| LOW BUDGET SAFARI |
| Highlights of the Safari |
- 1 night Island Safari Lodge
- 2 nights Planet Baobab Lodge, gateway to Makgadikgadi
- 2 nights Camping in Xakanaxa, Moremi
- 2 nights Delta @ Gunn’s Bush Camp
- 2 nights Chobe @ Toro Safari Lodge
- 2 nights Victoria Falls @ Sprayview Hotel
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| 12 Days / 11 Nights Sample Itinerary |
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| Day 1 ~ Maun |
| Meet and greet assistance at Maun airport by a representative of Island
Safari Lodge who will transfer you to the lodge. Spend 1 night at Island
Safari Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis. |
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| Day 2 ~ Planet Baobab |
| After breakfast, transfer from Island Safari Lodge to
Planet Baobab.
Arrive at Planet Baobab - a traditionally styled Bakalanga and Bushmen grass
hut village shaded by giant baobab trees whose average age is 4000 years
old! Take a stroll with your Guide through the surrounding bush as he
explains the desert ecology of the area. Watch the sunset over a campfire
set deep in the bush while your Guide explains the geological origins of the
Makgadikgadi salt pans, the remnants of the world’s largest ever superlake. |
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Return to Planet Baobab for a tasty, wholesome dinner. Overnight in
Bakalanga huts (en-suite with shower) – perfectly designed for the African
climate, they are warm in winter and cool in summer. Each hut is comfortably
furnished and has electricity.
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| Day 3 ~ Planet Baobab |
| After an early morning cooked breakfast, head off to the nearby village
of Gweta. Visit the local school, outdoor village court and our trusty
traditional healer. Enjoy a traditional meal at a cattle post. After a yummy
baobab fruit milkshake, head off to Ntwetwe pan down a sandy bush track.
Ntwetwe is the bigger of the two Makgadikgadi Pans, extending as far as the
eye can see in all directions. After a responsible safety chat, zoom off on
quad bikes into the magical unknown. Go where no man has ventured before –
far across the unexplored wilderness of the salt pans. Enjoy a drink before
a barren and beauteous sunset followed by a barbeque dinner cooked to
perfection by our ever-talented guides. |
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| At the end of an action-packed day, snuggle into your
toasty bedroll under the phenomenal Makgadikgadi night sky (camping), your
very own star-spangled ceiling. |
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| Days 4 & 5 ~ Camping in Moremi |
| Awake before dawn to see the sun rise at your feet! Warm your hands on a
steaming mug of coffee. Search for the stone tools that remain scattered on
the surface of the salt pan. Return to Planet Baobab observing the
captivating antics of the meerkat gangs resident in the area, definitely one
of the most special and memorable experiences you will encounter. |
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| Check out from Planet Baobab Lodge and drive on to Maun. Transfer from
Maun to Xakanaxa camping site, Moremi (roughly 4 hours drive). Please note
that this is a semi participation safari. Guests will be expected to assist
with chores such as erecting / dismantling tents, collecting firewood. |
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| Spend 2 nights inclusive of breakfast, lunch, dinner,
bottled water, drinks, safari vehicles, professional guides, camp staff,
park fees, camping fees, camping equipment, safari activities. Please note
that this is a semi participation safari. |
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| Days 6 & 7 ~ Okavango Delta |
| After an early morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred
to Xakanaxa airstrip where a plane waits for you. Seat in plane light
aircraft transfer from Xakanaxa to Gunn’s Bush Camp. |
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Gunn's Bush Camp occupies the opposite end of the
extensive delta concession and
functions to ensure a wonderful sense of freedom in the wilderness.
Facilities include
a large wooden viewing deck built over the river, the notorious Bush Camp
Cave Bar
and a sparkling swimming pool surrounded by tall ebony palm trees. Delicious
two
course meals are served from the rustic restaurant and can be enjoyed under
the
stars or around the campfire. With its eight mini-meru tents with full beds
and linen it finds
the middle ground between luxury accommodation and camping (called Antelope
Accommodation). Each tent boasts its own private wooden deck and is set on
the banks of the Boro River and guests have access to shared bathroom
facilities with traditional hand crafted finishes. |
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| Spend 2 nights at Gunns Bush Camp inclusive of all
meals, scheduled game viewing activities (mokoro, game walks). Excludes bar
purchases, items of a personal nature, gratuities / tips. |
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| Days 8 & 9 ~ Chobe |
| After an early morning activity and breakfast, you
will be transferred to Gunn’s airstrip where a plane waits for you. Seat in
plane light aircraft transfer to Kasane. Meet and greet assistance at Kasane
airport by a representative of Toro Safari Lodge who will transfer you to
the Lodge. |
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Toro Safari Lodge; the African Dream on the banks of the Chobe River;
situated where four African countries (Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and
Botswana) and two rivers (Chobe and Zambezi) meet. The lodge offers
comfortable and affordable accommodation in standalone chalets with en-suite
showers and the best camping and caravan facilities in the country; with
private ablutions, hot water and power point. Facilities: A unique African
style restaurant with a cosy bar adjacent to it, offers a variety of meals
and some specialities on wine and cocktails in addition to local and
imported beers. A swimming pool and pool bar with DSTV is the place to visit
and cool down from the hot summer sun. |
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| Spend 2 nights at Toro Safari Lodge in River front chalets on a dinner, bed
and breakfast basis. Includes 1 x morning game drive, 1 x afternoon boat
cruise, 1 day park entrance fees (thus both activities have to be done on
the same day). Excludes additional extras, curio shop accounts,
gratuities / tips, items of a personal nature. |
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| Days 10 & 11 ~ Victoria Falls |
| 10h00: Check out from Toro Safari Lodge. Road transfer (roughly1 hour 30
minutes) from Toro to Sprayview Hotel. |
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| The Hotel is situated 2 kilometres away from the Falls.
It is a 2 star Hotel with 10 Double Bedded Rooms, 50 Twin Bedded Rooms, 4
Family (interleading) Rooms. Large conference room with private courtyard-
can seat 150 people, cinema style. 1 Break away room and service bar and
braai area available. All rooms are en-suite with air condition and overhead
fans, Tea/coffee making facilities, telephones and private verendas. Safety
deposit facilities available. Large swimming pool and children play ground
with jungle gym, slids and swings. Carlo’s restaurant open nightly.
Snack/lunch menu available from 11.00 am until 6pm. Rainforest bar open all
day. Caesors Bar open from 4:30pm. |
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Spend 2 nights at Sprayview Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Activities
can be booked directly at the Hotel (eg white water rafting, bungi jump,
helicopter ride, elephant back ride).
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| Day 12 ~ Safari Terminates |
| Check out from Sprayview Hotel. Onward connection. End of tour
arrangements. |
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| Cost of safari |
| 25 April - 31 October 2008 |
US$ 3,470.00 |
| Single supplement applies if not prepared to share
twin-bedded accommodation. |
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| Please Note: This itinerary is an example only, and can
be tailor-made to suit your personal requirements. We can combine this
proposed itinerary with other camps of your choice. The rate is based on 2 people travelling
and should there be 3 or more people, please contact us for a quotation. Rates quoted are subject
to change should there be any circumstances beyond our control. |