Romance Over Botswana

Southern Africa | Botswana | Adventure, Luxury, Safari | Group Tour, Private Touring, River Cruising | Family Holidays, LGBT, Solo Travel

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Tour ID:121787

Ages:6 - 65

People on trip:2

Arrival:Maun International Airport (MUB)

Dates are flexible

Prices are Per Person

Seasonal Information

1^st Jan - 31^st Mar

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1^st Apr - 30^th Jun

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1^st Jul - 31^st Oct

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1^st Nov - 30^th Nov

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1^st Dec - 31^st Dec

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Botswana is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes and wild animals in Southern Africa. This 7 day Botswana safari will land you in two of the country’s most precious destinations, the iconic Okavango Delta and the gorgeous Savute region. Head on this marvellous adventure as you spread your travelling wings over Botswana and discover new adventures ahead of you.

: Game drives

Motorised boat safaris

Bird watching

Mokoro excursions

Guided bush walks

Fishing
: Your adventure begins in the Savuti region. Located in Southern Botswana, it borders the Okavango Delta in the west and Chobe National Park to the east. Savuti is known to be one of Africa’s best game viewing locations with the highest population of hyenas. The region is a place of beauty and enchantment, and it boasts one of the greatest concentrations of animals in Southern Africa. Enjoy an exceptional game drive along the Linyanti and Savuti, encounter some of Botswana’s largest concentration of wildlife.

The next part of your adventure will take you to the well known Okavango Delta. Spend four nights exploring the winding waterways, emerald lagoons, and overgrown islands of this breathtaking destination. The Delta is home to some of the world’s endangered species of large mammals, such as cheetahs, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, African wild dogs and lions. Experience a mokoro boat excursion and cruise through the channel looking at tiny reed frogs and colourful dragonflies.; Savute Safari Lodge

Luxury

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Upon arrival at Maun International Airport, you will be greeted by an andBeyond representative. You will connect with a scheduled charter flight to Savuti Airstrip. Discover the beautiful Savute Channel during your stay at the lovely Savute Lodge in a luxury en-suite chalet.

Enjoy an adventurous game drive in an open 4×4 vehicle that will take you to the Savute area to view elephants, lions, zebras, hyenas and other animals. If you are intrigued by birds then you will be thrilled with the diversity of bird species in the area. End your trip by visiting the ancient San rock paintings of Gubasta Hills. At the end of a long morning head back to the lodge and relax in the pool and gaze at animals quenching their thirst at the waterhole.

Highlights

Game drives; Camp Xakanaxa

Luxury

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Enjoy a short game drive to Savuti Airstrip in time for your scheduled charter flight to Xakanaxa Airstrip. Spend the next 2 days exploring at Camp Xakanaxa in a beautiful ensuite tent. The camp is known for its spectacular game viewing.

Relax by the plunge pool and sun deck overlooking the Delta, spend your lazy days in the sun admiring the views of Khwai River and Xakanaxa Lagoon. Enjoy a motorised boat safari conducted in a powerboat, an amazing opportunity to experience game viewing from a different perspective. This adventure ensures prolific sightings of elephants, buffalos, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, kudus, lechwes, lions, leopards amongst many others. An experience not to miss out on.

Highlights

Motorised boat safaris

Game drives

Bird watching; Xugana Island Lodge

Luxury

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After breakfast, you will embark on a short game drive to Xakanaxa Airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Xugana Airstrip. Upon arrival at Xugana Airstrip you will enjoy a short boat transfer to your accommodation situated on a remote island.

Relax in the boma while savouring a mouth watering meal in the outdoor dining area as you admire the view of the lagoon. Discover the beautiful surroundings of the island on a nature walk. Explore the expansive wetland by embarking on motorised boat safari or mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) as you glide through the channel, spotting brightly coloured birds, secretive antelopes and leaping frogs amongst other animals. Game drives are one of the best ways to explore Okavango Delta as it allows you to view wildlife such as lions, elephants, sitatungas, leopards and other animals roaming around the Delta right before your eyes.

Highlights

Motorised boat safaris

Mokoro excursions

Guided bush walks

Game drives

Bird watching

Fishing (seasonal); You will enjoy a short boat transfer to Xugana Airstrip for your scheduled charter flight Maun International Airport on time for your onward arrangement.
: Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.
: Visits to Botswana involve flights on light aircraft with limited baggage space. Luggage is usually limited to a total of 20 kgs per person including hand luggage and one small, soft-sided bag as hold luggage.
: Meet and greet at Maun International Airport

Accommodation

Scheduled flights

Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Xakanaka Airstrip landing/departure fee

Administration fee
: All flights

Health insurance

Travel insurance

Visa

Vaccination

Recommended activities

Carbon Offsetting through Climate Care
: Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you will be welcomed by an andbeyond representative and assisted onto your charter flight
: Ideal for:

Luxury adventure

Romance/Honeymoon

Wildlife enthusiasts
: Suitable for ages 6 to 65
Children aged 6 and above are welcomed at each accommodation