As close to safari perfection as you can get. Offering a level of privacy which is rare in today's world, this is a truly authentic and exclusive experience of Botswana's Okavango Delta and Linyant regions, staying in arguably the most luxurious camps the country has to offer. Fly in by light aircraft to the impossibly romantic Zarafa Camp in the private Selinda Reserve. With dry season sightings boasting buffalo and elephant by the hundreds, see the abundance of game on day and night game drives, guided walks, boat cruises and helicopter flights.
Gazing out on the seasonal floodplains of the Okavango Delta is your next camp is the superlative Xigera. Expect bush breakfasts, wild picnics and 'feet in the water' sundowners, bespoke wilderness experiences and sunrise yoga. Conclude this once-in-a-lifetime trip with a stay at arguably Botswana's most famous camp, Mombo Camp, known for not only its luxury but for some of THE best game viewing opportunities in Africa. The area boasts enormous concentrations of plains game and predators, including leopards, which begin virtually on Mombo's doorstep, with the surrounding floodplains teeming with game year-round.
Ends - Transfer to Maun for your international flight home
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Botswana
9 Nights
Safari
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Guide Price
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Includes flights from JFK
Highlights
Romanic copper claw foot baths, plunge pools and al fresco fine dining
Ideal for couples who appreciate the luxury of being isolated in nature
Evocative tent interiors and one-of-a-kind wildlife encounters
Luxury with no compromise on eco-sustainability and conservation
Some of the highest concentrations of game in Africa
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Meals as specified
Drinks (excluding premium brands)
Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
National Parks and conservation entry fees
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
Visas and visa fees where relevant
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ACTIVITIES
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Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Mokoro
Night Drive
Helicopter Flights
Cultural Experience
Fishing
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
Photographic Safari
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
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Wild Dog
Sable
Pels Fishing Owl
Lion
Leopard
Lechwe
Hippo
Elephant
Cheetah
Buffalo
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