Day 1

Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for your South African Airways flight to South Africa.

Day 2

On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, connect with your onward flight on South African Airways to Maun in Botswana. You will be met on arrival at Maun Airport by the Desert & Delta representative. Leaving Maun behind, you will head to the Moremi Game Reserve where you will spend the first 2 nights of your vacation. Check in at the lodge and refresh before departing on an afternoon / evening game drive. You will return in time for dinner.

Overnight in a standard safari tent on fully inclusive basis at Camp Moremi

Day 3

Enjoy full day of game viewing at Camp Moremi. Game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles, both in the morning and late afternoons. Moremi Game Reserve covers a sizeable portion of the Okavango Delta and is considered by many as Africa’s most beautiful wildlife sanctuary. Established by the Tawana people to protect the wildlife that was being decimated by hunters, making the reserve unique in Africa. Named after the Tawana chief Moremi, the reserve today consists of a wide variety of habitats that support one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of wildlife including one of the largest populations of the endangered wild dogs in Africa

Overnight in a standard safari tent on fully inclusive basis at Camp Moremi

Day 4

After a final game drive and brunch, you will depart the Moremi Reserve for the Okavango Delta. You will have some time to relax before departing on an afternoon / evening game drive. You will return to the lodge in time for dinner.

Overnight in a safari tent on fully inclusive basis at Camp Okavango

Day 5

You will have a full day of sighting at the reserve. All game viewing activities are conducted by experienced guides and include exploring the Okavango Delta by mokoro or motorboat and tracking the larger game species on guided nature walks on the many surrounding islands. The Okavango Delta is Botswana's most famous safari destination. It is a unique wetland system, being one of the largest inland deltas in the world. While the rich variety of game in Moremi might be missing in the delta itself, this is a most enchanting world, full of waterways flanked by towering palms and papyrus, with crystal clear water, home to many hippos and crocodiles, as well as large herds of buffalo and unique antelope species. For birding enthusiasts the Okavango Delta will be a highlight. You will return to the lodge in time for dinner.

Overnight in a safari tent on fully inclusive basis at Camp Okavango

Day 6

Enjoy a morning activity & brunch before departing on a scheduled charter flight to the Savute channel. You will arrive in time for the afternoon / evening game drive. Enjoy the activity after which you will return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight in a standard room at Savute Safari Lodge

Day 7

Spend the full day game viewing in the Savute Channel. Open 4x4 game drives are conducted in the Savute area, including the famous Savute Marsh, and the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills, add magic to a delightful African safari. The grasslands of the Savute spring to life following the rains from November to march and attract huge numbers of zebras and plains game, as well as many elephants that migrate from the lush Linyanti to take advantage of the fresh grass. However, Savute is most famous for its great predator population, especially lion and hyena and their ongoing battle for supremacy as documented in the celebrated film "Eternal Enemies" filmed in Savute.

Overnight in a standard room at Savute Safari Lodge

Day 8

After a morning activity and breakfast, you will bid farewell to your guide before checking in for your scheduled charter flight to Maun for your flight to Johannesburg and onwards connection to Johannesburg. On arrival in Johannesburg proceed you will connect to your South African Airways flight to the United States.

Day 9

Arrival in the United States at New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) airports.

NOTE: This tour can begin in Washington Dulles instead of New York, however, this would necessitate an overnight stop in Johannesburg at the beginning of the journey before flying to Maun. Please contact us for prices for this option.

The Package Includes

Round trip coach air on South African Airways from New York (JFK) or Washington(IAD) Airport to South Africa OR Tambo International Airport ~ Regional coach air from Johannesburg - Maun - Johannesburg ~ charter flights from Maun - Camp Moremi - Camp Okavango - Savute - Maun ~ Accommodation as per the itinerary ~ Meals as per the itinerary (6 x breakfast, 6 x lunch, 6 x dinner) ~ Local drinks on safari (excludes premium brands) ~ All safari activities as per the itinerary ~ All park fees

The Package Excludes

Add on air from other US cities ~ Any meals or services not mentioned above ~ Any items of personal expense - i.e. drinks (except as mentioned above), telephone calls, laundry etc. ~ Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers