Rhino Encounters
Discover Botswana with Desert & Delta Safaris, and help raise awareness and funds for the Botswana Rhino Relocation and Reintroduction Project. With Leroo La Tau rising majestically above the Boteti River in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Camp Okavango in the heart of the Okavango Delta and the predator renowned area of Savute Safari Lodge, this package will offer you an unrivalled safari experience throughout Botswana and you will contribute directly in ensuring the wellbeing of the existing rhino population near Leroo La Tau ....
Day 1
Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for your South African Airways flight to South Africa.
Day 2
On arrival in Johannesburg you will connect onwards for your flight to Maun.
On arrival at Maun Airport, depart on a Safari Air shared light aircraft charter flight to Leroo La Tau.
Leroo La Tau rises majestically above the Boteti River which stretches across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The park, populated by up to 30,000 zebra and wildebeest closely accompanied by predators, offers guests the chance to experience the exhilaration of seeing large concentrations of game and the resultant predator interaction. Leroo La Tau translates as ‘lion’s paw’, but although the surrounding area features abundant lion, zebra and wildebeest, it also boasts Chobe bushbuck, leopard, cheetah, brown and spotted-hyena, impala, kudu, jackal, porcupine, genet and caracal, to name but a few. In addition, there is also the possibility of seeing the rare white rhinoceros.
The lodge offers a raised hide above the river where guests can enjoy the spectacular wildlife sightings that we’ve come to expect in this part of Botswana. With just 12 thatched chalets, each with en-suite bathrooms, a dining room, reading room and bar in the main lodge, expansive wooden decks and a plunge pool, guests can immerse themselves seamlessly into the ultimate wildlife experience in Botswana.
The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activity on offer.
Having explored the area and enjoyed a spectacular wildlife phenomenon, guests can retire after dinner to a splendid fireplace overlooking the river.
Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Leroo La Tau
Day 3
The day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer.
The lodge offers both scheduled guided day and night game drives. Depending on the water levels of the Boteti River, boat activities can also be provided. Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to visit Khumaga Village, as can guided nature walks in the area surrounding the lodge.
Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Leroo La Tau
Day 4
The morning is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. After breakfast a camp representative will transfer you to the airstrip. Depart Leroo La Tau on a Safari Air shared light aircraft charter flight to Camp Okavango.
Enchanting Camp Okavango sits at the heart of the Okavango Delta on Nxaragha Island.
Accommodating just 24 guests in custom African-style safari tents on raised teak platforms, Camp Okavango offers guests en-suite facilities and private viewing decks.
Its main lodge features a cocktail bar, sitting area and wildlife reference library, with the dining room leading onto an expansive open-air patio where evenings around the fire can be enjoyed.
Other facilities include a secluded bird-viewing hide and sundeck with plunge pool.
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.
Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Camp Okavango
Day 5
The day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer.
Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Camp Okavango
Day 6
The morning is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. After breakfast depart on a Safari Air shared light aircraft charter flight to Savute Safari Lodge.
Located on the banks of the Savute channel, Savute Safari Lodge is intimate, accommodating only 24 guests in cool thatched timber and glass suites.
The area is renowned for its population of bull elephant and for the unique interaction of the resident predator species. The close proximity of wildlife translates itself into the recently refurbished, modern African décor.
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.
Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Savute Safari Lodge
Day 7
The day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer.
Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Savute Safari Lodge
Day 8
Enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast. You will depart on a shared light aircraft charter flight to Maun airport.
Depart Maun to Johannesburg and connect onwards to New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) Airport.
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.
Due to their remote location within the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, the physical Makgadikgadi Pans are not visited on daily scheduled activities from Leroo La Tau.
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 in South Africa as per the itinerary (Johannesburg - Maun - Johannesburg) ~ Light aircraft flights (Maun - Leroo La Tau - Camp Okavango - Savute Safari Lodge - Maun) ~ Accommodation as per the itinerary ~ Meals as per the itinerary (6 x breakfast, 6 x lunch, 6 x dinner) ~ All local drinks (South African wines & spirits) ~ All road transfers as per the itinerary ~ Scheduled safaris as per the itinerary ~ All game viewing and park fees while on safari in Botswana ~ laundry - Emergency medical evacuation insurance ~ Contribution to Botswana Rhino Relocation and Re-introduction Project
Excludes
Add on air from other US cities ~ Any meals or services not mentioned above ~ Any items of personal expense - i.e. premium brand beverages, telephone calls, ~ Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers
Price is per person based on required double occupancy. Valid as of November 25, 2011 for departures from New York or Washington, D.C. between January 13 - March 31, 2012 with the same itinerary available at higher prices during other travel periods. Price for other departure cities and/or travel dates may vary. Subject to availability and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Prices are valid for new bookings only, are not retroactive and may change without notice. Baggage and optional service fees, cancellation charges and other restrictions may apply.
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