BOTSWANA - Fly-In Safari (BFI013)


7 Days / 6 Nights -
Xugana Island, Moremi & Savute Safari
Routing Highlights:

OKAVANGO DELTA - Probably the best known area of Botswana is the Okavango Delta. This area is one of the world's largest inland water systems, a unique oasis of life in the centre of the Kalahari Desert. It stretches over 15,000km² and supports a staggering variety of animal, plant and bird life.
XAKANAXA LAGOON - In the heart of Moremi, at the tip of the Mopane Tongue, lies Xakanaxa Lagoon. As with the word Xaxaba, "Xakanaxa" is river bushman meaning for "Place of Big Water." Here the Mopane forests meet a patchwork of deep waterways and shallow flooded areas. It's unforgettably beautiful and packed with game.
MOREMI GAME RESERVE - Moremi is lush and varied – a patchwork of lagoons, shallow flooded pans, plains and forests. It is one of Africa’s finest areas for wildlife, with particularly high game densities. The animals found here are numerous, relaxed and often allow vehicles to approach closely.
SAVUTI MARSH - Savuti is one of Africa’s most famous big game areas. The dry marsh has formed immense, open grassland dotted with the skeletons of drowned trees. Large herds of game route through Savuti on annual migrations between Botswana's parched interior and the rivers of the north and west. The remarkably nutritious grasses of the area attract large herds of zebra, impala, wildebeest, giraffe, tsessebe, buffalo and elephant. Leopard are always plentiful around the granite kopjes and retain permanent territories here, so do the packs of spotted hyena and large prides of lion and an abundance of old bull elephants that are forever about. Much activity concentrates around the three waterholes at Savuti.

 

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Tour Information:

Departure Date:                 Any date of your choice
Departure Location:          Maun or Kasane
Tour Ends:                          Maun or Kasane

Transport:

Light fixed wing aircraft

Please contact us for advice & information on how to reach Maun or Kasane to begin this safari and how to continue…

                


ITINERARY:

Day 1 & Day 2:
Xugana Island Lodge, Xugana Lagoon
On arrival at the Maun or Kasane you will be met by a company representative and escorted to your private air charter for your short flight to
Xugana Island Lodge.
Accommodation:  Xugana Island Lodge


Spend 2 nights at Xugana Island Lodge, situated in the Xugana Lagoon, part of Xugana private concession, which is widely accepted as being the most spectacular permanent water site in the entire Okavango Delta, on a fully inclusive basis.

Xugana Island Lodge comprises of 8 large raised reed and thatch chalets situated on the shaded fringe of the Island, each with a lagoon view through the lagoon-side vegetation. The recently refurbished chalets have twin beds, en-suite facilities, with walk in showers, overhead fans and a private deck.

Other facilities include an open Boma and al fresco dining area facing out over the expanse of pristine water that makes up the permanent Delta. The lounge, bar and dining areas are set back under the fig and Leadwood tree canopy in open sided thatched areas. The swimming pool, located amongst the mature gardens located in the centre of the island is a perfect place to relax.

Enjoy 2 full days of morning and afternoon game activities, which include:
Exploring the Okavango by canoe (mokoro) and motorboat;
Fishing opportunities; and
Guided nature walks on the various islands afford an opportunity to track some of the larger species that inhabit this water wilderness.

Day 3 & Day 4:
Camp Moremi, Moremi Game Reserve

Today you transfer by boat to Camp Moremi.
Accommodation:  Camp Moremi
Spend 2 nights at Camp Moremi, situated on the beautiful Xakanaxa Lagoon on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, within the Moremi Game Reserve, on a fully inclusive basis. Camp Moremi comprises of 11 East African-style safari tents, individually situated on raised teak platforms with a private bathroom situated adjacent to the tent, located on the raised platform and private sun decks.

Each tent is exquisitely furnished with an African teak wardrobe, luggage rack, dressing table, bedside pedestals and traditional director's chairs, his and hers towel robes as well as tea and coffee making facilities are also provided to make guests' stay as comfortable as possible. Other facilities include a raised deck swimming pool, covered Boma and elevated observation platform and dining area with cocktail bar.

Enjoy 2 full days of morning and afternoon game activities, which include:
Game drives by open 4x4 safari vehicles in the Moremi Game Reserve,
Explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat, which affords excellent bird watching opportunities.

Day 5 & Day 6:
Savute Safari Lodge, Savute Channel

Today you will be transferred to Camp Moremi airstrip for you charter flight to Savute Safari Lodge. Enjoy 2 nights at Savute Safari Lodge, situated on the banks of the now dry Savute channel, part of the dynamic Savute eco system renowned for its large concentration of Elephant and large Lion prides, on a fully inclusive basis.
Accommodation:  Savute Safari Lodge
Savute Safari Lodge comprises of 12 twin-bedded luxury wood, thatch and glass safari suites, ideal for the hot and dry conditions. Double volume suites with their spacious interior and large, glass sliding doors sets the lodge apart from typical safari accommodation. Large private viewing decks and en-suite facilities, with walk in showers combine to make Savute Safari Lodge an unforgettable experience.

Other facilities include a lounge, library and cocktail bar, which is situated in the exquisite thatch and timber main building, while in front there is a viewing deck ideal for watching game at the water hole. The lodge houses the dining room in a separate building, which can double up as a conference room sitting up to twenty delegates. The lodge also has a swimming pool on a raised wooden teak deck overlooking the channel, affording guests to watch game while swimming!

Enjoy 2 full days of morning and afternoon game activities, which include:

Game drives by open 4x4 safari vehicles in the Savute area, including the Savute Marsh; and
Visit to the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills.

Day 7:
Departure
Terminating in Maun: After breakfast, you will be transferred to Savute Safari Lodge's airstrip for your charter flight to Maun, for your onward arrangements.
Terminating in Kasane: After breakfast, you will transferred to Savute Safari Lodge's airstrip for your charter flight to Kasane Airport.

Included:
• Accommodation, scheduled activities & laundry services (on request)
• All meals, refreshments, local spirits & wines
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• National park fees and all government levies & taxes


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