This is the highest quality cross country camping
safari in Botswana. It was featured in the November 1995 edition
of National Geographic's "Traveler" magazine and
has been enhanced since then.
It offers a combination of cross country drives and light
aircraft transfers to Specials guests access to the best areas
of Northern Botswana. Accommodation varies between small permanent
tented camps and pre-erected tented camps, all with private
facilities, and are booked exclusively for the group. A unique
feature of this safari compared to similar safaris offered
by our competitors is that many nights are spent in private
concessions and campsites, far from others, in superb game
country. Here night drives and off-road driving are permitted.
All meals are included except for lunches and dinners in
Victoria Falls. Guest numbers are limited to eight, and the
group is accompanied by a guide and a hostess throughout.
Days 1 to 3 :
The Central Okavango Delta - the land experience - Kaparota
After arrival in Maun, you will be met by your guide or our
representative and transferred by light aircraft to the heart
of the Okavango Delta where we stay at Kaparota Camp. The game
viewing in open 4x4's is good, with Lion, Leopard, Buffalo,
Cheetah, Wild Dog and Elephant regularly sighted. Birdlife is
varied and abundant sighted. Birdlife is varied and abundant
sighted. Birdlife is varied and abundant sighted. Birdlife is
varied and abundant
Days 4 to 5 : Okavango Delta
- the water experience - Jacana Camp*
Today the group is flown further into the Okavango Delta
and transferred to our secluded Jacana Camp for the next three
nights. The Delta is an ever changing tapestry of forested
islands and crystal clear channels which we explore by mokoro
and on foot, giving guests the opportunity to experience Africa
at close quarters. The elusive Sitatunga antelope and the
rare Pel's Fishing Owl may be seen, as well as smaller quantities
of Elephant, Buffalo and other plains game
Days 6 and 7 : The Linyanti
- Linyanti Tented Camp
We depart the Okavango Delta and transfer by aircraft to
Linyanti Tented Camp. Guests enjoy the Linyanti experience
on game drives during the day and at night Walks, boating
and canoeing are also offered.
Days 8 to 9 : Chobe National
Park
This morning we fly north to Chobe, where our camp has been
set up in a private site along or near the banks of the Chobe
River. On the Chobe floodplains, Elephants can sometimes be
viewed in numbers not found elsewhere on the continent, while
water birds such as Egrets, Herons, Ducks and Storks occur
in profusion.
Day 10 : Victoria Falls - Ilala
Lodge
It is a leisurely drive from the Chobe River to the famous
Victoria Falls. Arrival at Ilala Lodge will be around midday,
and you will have the rest of your afternoon at leisure to
explore the rain forests alongside the Falls, or take an optional
sunset cruise up the Zambezi River. Guests wanting to enjoy
whitewater rafting will have to spend an additional night
in Victoria Falls.
Day 11 : End of Safari
You are transferred to the Victoria Falls airport for your
onward flight.
* The order of the two camps in the Okavango Delta may be
swapped around on some itineraries: The Jacana Safari is also
run from Victoria Falls to Maun.
The Jacana Safari gets its name from one of the region's
most attractive birds. The familiar African Jacana and the
elusive Lesser Jacana occur in quiet back-waters and lily-covered
lagoons in northern Botswana. Also know as "lily Trotters",
these aquatic birds have such long toes that they are Specials
to walk across the water on floating vegetation. Female Jacanas
are polyandrous (having more than one mate), an unusual phenomenon
among birds. After laying her beautifully camouflaged eggs,
she leaves the male to incubate, feed and rear the nestlings
while she goes off in search of another breeding partner.
Baby jacanas are carried under their father's wing when danger
threatens.
Jacana Safari New Itinerary: In 2003, this safari is an 11
day safari. We will spend one less night in the Chobe and
one less night in the Okavango.
NOTES ON THE 11 DAY JACANA
SAFARI
- There are no extra Park Fees (except entrance to Victoria
Falls) or food kitty charges.
- Included is accommodation on a sharing basis, all meals
(except for Victoria Falls which is on a bed and breakfast
basis), all excursions related to the safari, services of
our guide, all local drinks except premium wines, spirits
and liqueurs (No drinks are included in Victoria Falls).
A transfer between the airport and Victoria Falls is included.
- Excluded are visas if required, full travel insurance,
malaria Specialists, any excursion unrelated to the safari,
additional transfers in Victoria Falls, international flights,
staff gratuities, items of a personal nature, etc.
- Age Limits - There is a minimum age limit of 12 years;
and a maximum age limit of 75 years on this safari. A medical
certificate is required for guests aged 70 to 75 years.
From Johannesburg you have the choice to travel onto
further destinations:
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