The climate is mild with minimal rainfall. The safari facilities featured are traditional each catering to only a small number of guests at any one time, and each renowned for its uncompromising service and attention to detail. By utilizing light aircraft for intercamp transfers, guests are assured the maximum amount of time spent on safari. These factors, combined with excellent guides, varied safari activities and magnificent wildlife make for an unforgettable experience.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Atlanta (or New York) / Johannesburg. Depart the USA on South African Airways’ 747-400 to Johannesburg.
Day 2 – Johannesburg. Arrive Johannesburg. After passing through immigration and customs, walk outside to the Sun Intercontinental Hotel at the Johannesburg Airport. The balance of the day is at leisure.
South Africa's first and only luxury hotel at an airport, the Airport Sun Inter-Continental is situated within walking distance from the terminals at Johannesburg International Airport. This conveniently located 138 room hotel is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of discerning travelers requiring the ultimate comfort and personalized service combined with consistent world class standards. Relaxation facilities include a massage facility, a fully equipped gym with steam baths as well as an indoor heated swimming pool, which has a panoramic view across the Johannesburg skyline. This is an ideal place to relax before beginning your safari. (D).
Day 3 - Johannesburg / Maun / Camp. After breakfast, return to the airport and check in for the Air Botswana 10:00 AM flight to Maun. At Maun, Ker & Downey will meet and introduce you to the pilot who will take you to the first camp. At camp, there is time to unpack and eat and relax before setting out on a late afternoon game drive in the open safari vehicles. Ker & Downey is known for its surprisingly good dining, as you will see this evening, at your first "bush" dinner.
Our company features several well-regarded camps in Botswana. Your seven-night stay can be divided among these camps as you choose; however, we ask for a minimum two nights stay at any one camp. Each camp has a different ambiance and eco system, which you will appreciate as you 'safari' from camp to camp by light aircraft. (B), (L), (D).
Day 4 - On Safari. Starting with coffee or tea at your tent in the early morning, you can expect only the best food and service while in camp. Accommodations are serviced in true 5-star fashion. There are comfortable oversized beds, hot showers and flush toilets en suite, in large tents. All this with service to match, makes your safari a superior experience. Guests enjoy three meals daily, prepared by the local chefs. Bottled water is free to all guests, as well as a variety of alcoholic beverages.
Experience the real Africa. Game viewing drives are included and early morning walks are another option. The mokoro, a local canoe, is a relaxing way to view the Delta. You should see plenty of elephant, giraffe and a variety of antelopes, as well as buffalo, lion, leopard and Africa's most endangered species - wild dog. This spectacle is usually followed by ‘Sundowners’ served in the bush in the evening. A fully stocked bar awaits those clients while sitting around camp. Each evening guests can discuss activities they would like for the following day, with the camp manager and guides. (B), (L), (D).
Days 5-9 - On Safari in the Okavango Delta. (B), (L), (D).
Day 10 - Camp / Maun / Johannesburg / Atlanta. Following a morning activity, return to camp for a buffet lunch. Fly to Maun for the Air Botswana flight to Johannesburg, where you connect with South African Airways overnight 747-400 flight to Atlanta (or New York). (B), (L).
Day 11 – USA. Arrive Atlanta (or New York) in the early morning.
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Safari Rates Include:
* Roundtrip South African Airways flights to Johannesburg and Air Botswana flights between Johannesburg and Maun;
* Deluxe hotel and safari accommodations throughout;
* All table d’hôte meals, snacks, tea and coffee as specified;
* All beverages at our Botswana camps (including alcoholic beverages, in reasonable quantities, except French wines);
* All safari activities: Game drives in 4 X 4 open Landcruisers, game viewing on foot, by boat and by mokoro. Fishing is available as well;
* Daily laundry service in our camps;
* All fees, taxes and service charges on land arrangements.
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