DAY 1-2: BELMOND KHWAI RIVER LODGE, KHWAI COMMUNITY AREA

Khwai Community Area

The Khwai area of the Okavango lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. This is an unfenced boundary allowing wildlife to move freely between the woodlands in the wet season when water is plentiful and back to permanent rivers and lagoons in the dry season. The Khwai area offers the same wildlife experience as the reserve with the added advantage of being a private concession which means the ability to do walking safaris and night drives.

Activities

Game Drives

Bird Watching

Moonlight Safaris

Village Life

Walking Safari

Game Drives

On early morning game drives expect to see a huge range of creatures, from big cats such as lions and leopards, to hippo, rhino, antelope, giraffe and buffalo. Widely acknowledged to be the predator capital of the world, this is the only place in Botswana where the Big Five can be found

Game viewing vehicles sit up to only 6 guests, which allows everyone to enjoy a window seat.

Bird Watching

Many visitors come to Belmond Khwai River Lodge purely to experience its huge variety of more than 300 species of birds. If this is you, then do contact us in advance and let us advise on the perfect time of year to see what interests you the most. For instance, some of our visitors time their trip to coincide with the arrival of the massive flocks of carmine bee eaters on their annual migration.

But at any time of year it is wonderful to head out into the bush and among the beautiful trees that surround this camp. Spot the endangered wattled crane, ground hornbill, eagle, several types of stork and many beautiful singing birds such as larks. Special species for twitchers include Arnot’s Chat and Hartlub’s Babbler.

Moonlight Safaris

Night drives “into the middle of nowhere” are an amazing experience—a rare opportunity to be surrounded by the infinite darkness of the African bush. Don’t say a word, but simply gaze up at the stars and listen to the sounds. Nocturnal animals are out on the prowl—scuffling, howling and, if you are lucky, emitting the occasional deep-throated roar.

Village Life

Belmond Khwai River Lodge enjoys a unique location close to a San Bushmen’s village.  You may wish to visit this village and you may be invited into a private home to experience aspects of the villager’s way of life of people who have had to adapt their ancient traditions to modern times.

Walking Safari

On a walking safari through the delta you are totally enveloped in nature. You spot amazing things close-up: an insect, animal tracks, big game droppings, swarming termite mounds. These small, unexpected aspects of life often make the biggest impression. If a game drive is like reading a book: a walking safari is actually like becoming a character in that book.

Internal Flight Information

Date	Flight	Airline	Departure Airport	Time	Arrival Airport	Time
Day 1	Shared Charter		Maun Airport [MUB]		Belmond Khwai River Lodge

Overnight: Belmond Khwai River Lodge   

Nestled on the edge of a leadwood and fig tree forest, overlooking the vast Khwai River floodplains and beyond into the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and it’s not unusual to see many different types of wildlife from the comfort of your own private deck. A year round destination for wildlife, predators can regularly be seen in the area, rated as one of the most prolific in Botswana for viewing wildlife.

Basis

Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Included

Shared light aircraft transfer from Maun Airport to Khwai River Lodge

Fully Inclusive Basis at Khwai River Lodge including all meals, local drinks and in-house activities

In-house activities include game drives, night drives and guided walking safaris

Excluded

Premium branded drinks

DAY 3- 4: BELMOND EAGLE ISLAND LODGE, MOREMI GAME RESERVE

Moremi Game Reserve

The amazing foresight of Chief Moremi created one of the world’s most famous reserves, conserving part of the Okavango Delta and the plains to its east. The reserve covers more than 4871kms² of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and thick forest. This diversity supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, and lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on the Botswana national bird list. A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offer visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.

Activities

Walking Safari

Mokoro Canoe Safari

Bird Watching

Village Life

Motorboat Safari

Barge Cruise

Walking Safari

On a walking safari through the Delta you are totally enveloped in nature. You spot amazing things close-up: an insect, animal tracks, big game droppings, swarming termite mounds. These small, unexpected aspects of life often make the biggest impression. If a game drive is like reading a book: a walking safari is like actually becoming a character in that book.

Mokoro Canoe Safari

This traditional dugout canoe takes you gliding over shallow, clear waters past brilliant water lilies and papyrus grasses to areas inaccessible by boat.

Bird Watching

Many people come to Belmond Eagle Island Lodge purely to experience its huge variety of birds. The 400 land and aquatic species drawn to the watery Okavango Delta make for unrivalled bird viewing.

Village Life

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge is positioned close to Xaxaba village. On request you may visit the village and you may be invited into a private home to experience aspects of their way of life. This is no tourist attraction, but a community of people who have adapted ancient traditions to modern times.

Motorboat Safari

Motorboat safaris up the Delta takes to closer to nature and far of areas not acceptable by foot or vehicle.

Barge Cruise

Take a slow gently cruise down the Delta for sundowners, you might just see a Fish Eagle taking flight or pods of hippos in the distance through an African sunset.

Internal Flight Information

Date	Flight	Airline	Departure Airport	Time	Arrival Airport	Time
Day 4	Shared Charter	To Be Advised	Belmond Khwai River Lodge		Belmond Eagle Island Lodge

Overnight: Belmond Eagle Island Lodge   

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge, Africa’s ultimate water-focussed safari in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, is the ultimate luxury safari paradise. Nestled in Botswana’s lush Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest inland water systems, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge re-opens following a ten-month closure and almost total rebuild. The changes add innovation and originality to the Okavango experience. Fresh new tented guest accommodation, dining areas and lounges reflect the region’s natural beauty and the adventures of early explorers. The lodge overlooks a lagoon that attracts a breathtaking variety of big game and exotic birds. Explore the region by local canoe, roam on foot or take to the air in an exhilarating helicopter. Belmond Eagle Island Lodge offers more than just a safari, but also the adventure of a lifetime.

Basis

Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Included

Shared light aircraft transfer from Khwai River Lodge to Eagle Island Lodge

Fully Inclusive Basis at Eagle Island Lodge including all meals, local drinks and in-house activities

In-house activities include motorized boat cruises, mokoro safaris, barge cruises, guided walks and fishing

Excluded

Premium branded drinks

DAY 5 – 7: SAVUTE SAFARI LODGE, SAVUTI – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

Savuti – Chobe National Park

Savuti, also known as Savute lies in the heart of Botswana’s beautiful Chobe National Park. This dynamic wilderness is a sweeping expanse of savannah brooded over by several rocky outcrops which guard a relic marsh and the dry channel that was once its lifeline. The Savute goes through wet and dry cycles, where wild dogs hunt in the dry river channel where crocodiles swam only twenty years ago. Visitors to this spectacular area can spot abundant wildlife including: a variety of birds, elephants, antelope, lion prides, black-backed jackal, bat-eared foxes, tsessebe, kudu, hyena, cheetah Cape buffalo herds, and thousands of migrating zebra and wildebeest.

Activities

Savute Safari Lodge game drives

San Rock Paintings & Baobab Tree Forest Visit

Savute Safari Lodge Game Drives

Activities are centered around game drives throughout the Savute area in open 4×4 safari vehicles. Many trips will incorporate a visit to the famous Savute Marsh for your chance to see the historic presence of the Savute Channel at the marsh against a teeming backdrop of wildlife.

Guests will also enjoy a visit to the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills, a small hilly outcrop which forms a remarkable landmark in the otherwise flat landscape.

Savute lays claim to a spectacularly large summer zebra migration, which is determined by the rains but usually occurs between November and December and again between February and April when the zebras move from the rivers in the north in search of the lush grasslands and full waterholes in the southeast of the park. They are always accompanied by a myriad of predators.

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge is located in the Chobe National Park – The Elephant Capital of the World. Perched on the banks of the Savute Channel, the lodge offers a spectacular bird’s eye view of elephants in their natural habitat.Savute is a bird lovers haven with over 250 bird species, and most native to this area. Offering two safari drives per day in different areas of the Savute area in which you may encounter a variety of predators.

Internal Flight Information

Date	Flight	Airline	Departure Airport	Time	Arrival Airport	Time
Day 5	Shared Charter	To Be Advised	Belmond Eagle Island Lodge		Savute Safari Lodge

Overnight: Savute Safari Lodge     

Savute Safari Lodge is located on the banks of the fabled Savute Channel, which has a reputation for flowing and drying up over the years. It is currently in a wet cycle and the impact of that water on the environment, makes Savute one of the most incredible game viewing areas within Botswana. 12 en-suite safari suites with a lounge, bar, dining room and deck offering expansive Channel views complementing the public areas. The chalets, which have been elegantly furnished in calm neutral tones to blend with the natural environment, feature expansive private decks, a combined bedroom and lounge area and en-suite facilities. The draw card to Savute are the activities and incredible wildlife experiences. Savute is home to a large population of resident elephants, which by default of the water; tend to congregate right in front of Savute Safari Lodge to get a drink.

Basis

Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Included

Shared light aircraft transfer from Eagle Island Lodge to Savute Elephant Lodge

Fully Inclusive Basis at Savute Elephant Lodge including all meals, local drinks and in-house activities

In-house activities include morning and afternoon game drives and an optional trip to the baobabs and San rock paintings

Excluded

Premium branded drinks

DAY 8: END OF ITINERARY

Internal Flight Information

Date	Flight	Airline	Departure Airport	Time	Arrival Airport	Time
Day 8	Charter Flight		Savute Safari Lodge		Maun Airport [MUB]

Basis

Breakfast

Included

Shared light aircraft transfer from Savute Elephant Lodge to Maun Airport to connect your International flight back home***End of safari***

Included

• Fully Inclusive Basis at Khwai River Lodge
• Fully Inclusive Basis at Eagle Island Lodge
• Fully Inclusive Basis at Savute Elephant Lodge
• National Park Entrance Fees where stated
• Intercamp air / road transfers where stated on a seat rate basis

Excluded

• International / regional flights
• Visas
• Premium brand drinks at FI lodges
• Additional meals, drinks, park fees & activities not specified
• Gratuities and items of a personal nature
• Personal medical and travel insurance
• Private transfers / activities / charters (unless otherwise stated)

Itinerary Terms and Conditions

Please note that all rates are subject to exchange rate fluctuations prior to confirmation

Rates quoted and provisional holding periods are valid for 14 days from day of receipt, after such time should exchange rates fluctuate or unforeseen price increases incur this may affect the overall cost of the itinerary and we will be required to re-quote.

For Provisional bookings held and in place, note that we will require confirmation or cancellation within 14 days, should we need to extend the holding period, please advise and if possible with the suppliers we will endeavour where possible to extend these.

Please note that Visa requirements and regulations are applicable for travel to Southern African destinations therefore please ensure all guests travelling are aware of any visa requirements prior to confirmation

WE recommend that all guests be adequately covered by comprehensive Travel insurance

All inter camp flights and road transfers unless otherwise advised are booked on a shared/seat rate basis – allowing for 2 or more stopovers en-route to guests final destination

Luggage limits on all light aircraft transfers is strictly 20kgs in SOFT duffle type bags, measuring no more than 25cm (10 inches) wide, 30cm (12 inches) high and 62 cm (24 inches) long.

Please be advised that any passenger doing a fly-in safari who weighs over 100kg will be required to pay for an additional seat on light aircraft transfers. Please advise your consultant of this as early as possible.

*Travel For Impact* – Should you be interested in getting involved and partnering with us and Travel For Impact, a socially responsible initiative, and would like to donate, please advise and we would be glad to include this in the itinerary.

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