Botswana Family Holiday - 10 days

Day 1 - 3:

You will be met by a representative of Mahlatini on arrival in Livingstone, Zambia. You will then be transferred by road to the Zambezi Sun Hotel or Toka Leya.

Livingstone famous for the stunning Victoria Falls and is the home to the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park or Smoke that Thunders National Park. Spend your next three sightseeing and visitng the Victoria Falls or partaking in one of the many activities on offer in the region. For those who are feeling adventurous you can perhaps take a helicopter ride over the Victoria Falls, jet boat up the canyon below the falls, try white water rafting, horse riding or even bungi jumping! Alternatively you can enjoy a river cruise up the mighty Zambezi, lunch on Livingstone Island or even enjoy an Elephant ride!

3 x Overnights at The Zambezi Sun Hotel (Bed and Breakfast)

OR 3 x Overnights at Toka Leya (Fully Inclusive)

Day 4 - 6:

This morning after breakfast you will be met at the Zambezi Sun and transferred down the Zambezi Valley by road and boat to Kasane in Botswana where you will clear immigration before boarding your flight bound for the Savute on the far Western side of the Chobe Game Reserve and Savute Safari Lodge. This beautiful camp is situated on the banks of the Savute Channel overlooking two water holes. The camp is set in a in a grove of ancient camel thorn trees which prived welcome shade and respite from the heat of the day. The game viewing offered by Savute Safari Lodge is exceptional, especially if you are visiting in the summer months. After the rains break in November thousands of animals a drawn into the area taking advantage of the good grazing of the area. Savuti Safari Lodge's highlights are its concentrations of big predators such as Lion (prides of over 30 are fairly common place in the region) and Leopard, as well as Hyena, Wild Dogs, Cheetah, and Black-Backed Jackal. It is also famous for its many lone Elephant bulls, usually seen frequenting their favourite watering holes. Spend the next 3 days participating in the activities on offer at the camp.

3 x Overnights at Savute Safari Lodge (Fully Inclusive + Safari Activities)

OR: After breakfast you will be transferred to the Livingstone Airstrip for your short flight to the Kasane border post where you will clear customs for Botswana and then re board your flight bound for Savuti Camp. Situated close to the source of the now dry Savute Channel, Savuti Camp is in one of the most exceptional game regions of Botswana. The Savute Channel stopped flowing in 1980 and what was a wide meandering river filled with hippos and crocs, is now rolling grasslands. This area is a famous for its predators in particular Lion, Hyena and Leopard. Savuti Camp’s waterhole is the only source of water for many miles and attracts a huge variety of wildife right to the Camps doorstep. Spend your next 3 nights exploring the dry Savute channel and the surrounding environment through both nights and day game drives, guided safari walks or enjoy some time at one of the many hides in the region where you can safely view the wildlife in a very up-close manner. Savuti Camp's famous 'wood-pile hide' at the waterhole in front of camp is famous for exceptional viewing of elephants in the drier winter months.

3 x Overnights at Savuti Camp (Fully Inclusive + Safari Activities)

Day 7 - 9:

This morning after your morning activity and brunch you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your flight to the Okavango Delta and Camp Moremi or Chitabe Lediba Camp.

Camp Moremi is situated in a beautiful grove of giant ebony trees that overlook the magnificent Xakanaxa Lagoon. The area surrounding Camp Moremi is a mixture of acacia forests, mopane woodland, seasonal floodplains and papyrus lined lagoons. This huge variety of habitat is home to a vast array of plant, animal and bird life which has created one of the most magnificent and diverse wildlife reserves in Africa. Camp Moremi is famous for its large herds of Buffalo and Elephant which are seen all year round as well as predatoprs such as Leopard, Lion and the rare and elusive African Wild Dog. Spend the next 3 days participating in the activities on offer at the camp from game drives to boat cruises.

3 x Overnights at Camp Moremi (Fully Inclusive + Safari Activities)

OR: Chitabe Lediba is situated in a 28,000 hectare concession that borders the Moremi Game Reserve in the south-east of the Okavango Delta. The Chitabe Concession has a huge variety of habitats from savannah grasslands to tree filled islands and seasonal floodplains which support a huge diversity of wildlife and offer fantastic game viewing. Chitabe Lediba is a small intimate cano which is ideally suited to families and small groups. Its two family units have adjoining bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.

Activities at Chitabe Lediba include morning and afternoon game drives to explore the area and it huge variety of ecosystems. The afternoon game drives return after dark which allow the guests the highlight of hopefully viewing some of the nocturnal animals such as leopard, civet, genet, serval, porcupine and possibly even aardwolf. Spend your next three days enjoying the beauty of this region and the large amounts of big game which can be seen in the area from Leopard and Lion to Elephant and Buffalo.

3 x overnights at Chitabe Lediba Camp (Fully Inclusive + Safari Activities)

Day 10:

This morning after your morning activity and brunch you will be met and transferred back to the airstrip for your flight to Maun where you will connect with your onward flight.

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Cost:

Option 1 – Prices range from £2,675 to £3,900 per adult and £2,025 to £2,600 per child

Option 2 – Prices range from £4,525 to £5,900 per adult and £3,375 to £4,325 per child

Includes:

• Bed and Breakfast Meal Basis at the Zambezi Sun
• Meals and Accommodation (Fully Inclusive of all meals, local brand drinks and activities) excluding the Zambezi Sun.
• Excursions and transfers as shown in the itinerary (usually twice daily game activities at safari lodges and camps unless otherwise indicated in quotation).
• Relevant park fees.
• Meet & Assist service on arrival.
• All transfers as detailed.

Excludes:

• Any international, regional & scheduled flights and related ticket or airport taxes.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Drinks not specified above, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified above.
• Staff gratuities.
• Visa fees where relevant.

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