Experience Africa’s most spectacular creatures – African Elephant – as they go about their lives from the comfort of your lodge or interact with Elephants at close range. Experiencing the African bush from an elephant`s perspective – walking besides them or riding high allows you to get close to the animals. An Elephant not only is able to cope in water and sand with equal ease, but can also get quite close to other game, which is generally unaware of the human presence. Your days are spent riding, walking or swimming with the elephants.
a) Walking besides elephants
The unique and educational experience with a group of semi- habituated African elephants is available at Stanley’s Camp, bordering the southern section of the famous Moremi Game Reserve. Spend a day walking with the elephants to observe and interact with them in their natural environment. The activity encompasses a leisurely paced walk with a trio of semi-habituated elephants, becoming personally acquainted with them, observing and interacting with
them and a picnic lunch in their company. You will enjoy a picnic lunch with the Elephants. Please note that no riding on the elephants is allowed. The main objective is to build a relationship between you and the elephants.
Duration: +- 4 hours in the morning
This luxury camp is situated in a 260,000 acre private concession, bordering the southern section of the famous Moremi Game Reserve, thus affording guests absolute exclusivity. Stanley’s offers year-round access to the Okavango Delta waters. The camp overlooks the Boro River and the area is home to a wide variety of big game including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. Guest accommodation consists of 8 classic styled safari tents. The delicately appointed tents exude classic Africa; handcrafted beds dressed with the finest linen, antique furniture individually selected and oriental carpets that transport you to early 19th century Africa. Each unit offers en-suite facilities and a private balcony. Hammocks and Morris chairs on the balcony are perfect for relaxation in the African sunshine. The main building is raised on decking and offers extensive views over the surrounding floodplains. Stanley’s Camp offers some of the best game viewing in the Okavango, including the rare and elusive wild dog. Activities available Camp include serene mokoro canoe excursions (Subject to water levels), exclusive bush dinners, and game drives in customised, open 4 x 4 vehicles – including the rare opportunity of night drives. Due to the fact that Stanley’s Camp is in a private concession, guests also have the exclusive option of walking safaris with an armed professional guide.
…2 NIGHTS GETAWAY…
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Inclusions:
Seat in plane light aircraft transfers from Maun – Stanley’s – Maun
2 night accommodation at Stanley’s Camp in classic styled safari tents with en-suite facilities
All meals
Local drinks
Snacks, tea/coffee
Scheduled game viewing activities
1x interaction with elephants
Daily laundry service
Excludes:
Premium branded drinks
Items of a personal nature
Gratuities/tips
Curio shop accounts
b) Riding high on elephants
The unique and educational experience with a group of African elephants is available at Abu Camp, situated in a 400 000-acre private reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Guests at Abu Camp are invited to share with the resident elephant family what is, without doubt, the ultimate elephant education safari. The elephant experiences offer many magical moments including interacting with the resident herd of eight elephants by riding or walking with them.
Departures operate every Tuesday and Saturday for a 3 night stay.
Abu Camp has 6 luxurious tents that are located under a shady canopy in an ancient riverine forest. The tents have a unique and wonderful design with a private viewing deck overlooking the lagoon. Each tent at Abu has beautiful en-suite facilities with a shower and a bath. The dining / bar areas are on raised wooden decks that wind around African Ebony and Sycamore Fig trees. The lounge and dining tent has beautiful big sofas, with a breathtaking view over the lagoon and also features a well-stocked library and a study. as well as with the herds of wildlife in the area. Abu offers game drives, night drives, walks and mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris - as well as the most intimate elephant learning experience in Africa.
…3 NIGHTS GETAWAY…
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE APPLICABLE RATES
Inclusions:
Seat in plane light aircraft transfers from Maun – Abu – Maun
3 night accommodation at Abu Camp in luxurious tents with en-suite facilities
All meals
Local drinks
Snacks, tea/coffee
Scheduled game viewing activities, including elephant activity
Daily laundry service
Excludes:
Premium branded drinks
Items of a personal nature
Gratuities/tips
Curio shop accounts