The African Experience (suitable for singles, couples and groups) 12 Night Package

Included

  • Accommodation as stated above
  • All meals, teas & coffees
  • Local branded drinks
  • Scheduled game viewing activities
  • Return Transfer to the lodges from Maun Airport (including inter-camp transfers)
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
  • All National Park fees where applicable
  • All government taxes & levies

Excluded

  • All premium imported drinks
  • Curios
  • Staff gratuities & trip
  • Visa
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Any other transfers not mentioned
  • Any other items not mentioned above

ESTIMATED COST

PER PERSON SHARING
$ 20152.00 per person
  • Can run in both directions

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

From Maun International Airport, you will be transferred on a light charter flight to Tsigaro Airstrip where on arrival, your guide and will meet and welcome you to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and transfer you to San Camp where you will stay for 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis. 

Accommodation: San Camp

No of Nights: 3

No of rooms: 1

San Camp is situated on the edge of the vast and mysterious Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, the remnant of an extinct super lake that once covered most of Botswana. Turn 360° and nothing crosses the eye but white and the sky. 

Classic white tents stand magnificently on the shore of an enormous sparkling salt pan, each protected by a cluster of stately desert palms. Trimmed down safari elegance with minimal ecological impact is combined with outstanding vistas.

San Camp runs almost entirely on solar energy, thus dramatically reducing the use of fossil fuels. Expert guiding, incredibly friendly habituated meerkats, unique desert species, old-world safari styling and superb cuisine all come together to create an experience that is completely. The perfect place to relax, unwind and retreat. 

Facilities include a magnificent mess tent that contains a small natural history museum and library, and a tea tent spread with cushions. This provides a sheltering sanctuary and a tented yoga pavilion. San Camp has a reputation for delicious, fresh and original menus. Plated meals are elegantly presented and indulgent, decadent teas are served daily.

Your stay at San Camp will be inclusive of; 3 night accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, scheduled wilderness activities, laundry and local drinks.

Kwando

After a morning activity and light breakfast, you will be transferred on a light charter flight from Tsigaro Airstrip to Kwando Airstrip where you will be met and welcomed by your guide to transfer you to Lagoon camp where you will stay for 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis. 

Accommodation: Lagoon Camp

No of Nights: 3

No of rooms: 1

Lagoon is perched on the banks of the wild Kwando River, overlooking the Mudumu National Park in the Namibian Caprivi Strip. The camp is nestled beneath towering ebony and morula trees and accommodates up to 16 guests in eight traditionally styled ‘tents.’ The heavily forested site is home to a wide variety of birds and mammals, while elephant and hippo are normally visible from the camp. The stunning views and close proximity of wildlife all contribute to the permeating sense of calm at Lagoon.

Seasonally large herds of elephant drink at the river bank near to the camp in full view of the main deck, while playful spotted – necked otters are commonly seen performing in the water.

Lagoon has a well-earned standing for big game and large herds of elephant and buffalo, especially in the winter months (May – July), when herds of up to a thousand are not uncommon. This vast concentration of game attracts the attention of large predators. The Lagoon wild dog pack regularly inhabit the den close to the camp and the excellent viewing opportunities have led to Lagoon’s reputation as the place to see wild dog in Botswana. 

Another special feature of the camp is the afternoon river cruise. The unique double deck boat allows several guests the opportunity to drift along the river while enjoying spectacular views, mammal and bird life while sipping at your ‘sundowner’ of choice. For those guests who enjoy fishing, there is ample room to throw a line in the water while the boat meanders along.

The camp’s compliment of 22 staff is there to look after our guests quietly and efficiently, ensuring a relaxing and peaceful stay.

Your stay at Lagoon camp will be inclusive of; accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, scheduled wilderness activities, laundry and local drinks.

Okavango Delta

Following your morning activity and light breakfast, you will be transferred by light charter flight to Vumbura Airstrip where you will be met by your guide and transferred by road to Vumbura Plains Camp where you will stay for 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis.

Accommodation: Vumbura Plains

No of nights: 3

No of rooms: 1

Vumbura Plains is a luxury camp situated in the northern Okavango Delta, comprising two separate seven-roomed satellite camps, each with its own raised dinning, lounge and bar area tucked beneath a canopy of shady, indigenous trees with a vista across the floodplains. The main area lays emphasis on relaxation furnished with sofas and idiosyncratic objects d’art.

Rooms raised off the ground are unique in contemporary design; the dimensions are square, with extensive use of light wood and space. Each suite has a large, comfortable bedroom, sunken lounge with cushions, “sala”, en-suite facilities, an outdoor shower, private deck and plunge pool. A family suite is also on offer with a private deck linking the two separate rooms.

Vumbura Plains offers both land and water activities, principally game viewing in varied habitats on walks, Mokoro and power engine boats, providing and excellent all-round experience.

Your stay at Vumbura Plains will be inclusive of; accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, local drinks, laundry and scheduled wilderness activities.

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Okavango Delta

This morning from Vumbura Plains, you will be transferred on a light charter flight to Jao Airstrip from where on arrival you will be met and welcomed by your guide then transferred to Jao Camp where you will stay for 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis.

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Accommodation: Jao Camp

No of Nights: 3

No of Rooms: 1

Jao Camp is located on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp has 9 luxurious tents, each individually handcrafted. The open-plan design of each suite includes a lounge, dressing area and main bedroom, en-suite facilities with old-style fittings and an outdoor shower.

A private Sala for the afternoon siestas has magnificent views of the nearby channel. The main area is elaborate two-story building with lounge and dining area, two plunge pools, a small library, curio shop and a boma for dinning under the stars, complemented by an excellent wine cellar. Jao’s spa offers a wide range of massage therapies, and a gym.

With habitats that vary form waterways and lagoons to dry Kalahari grasslands, Jao offers both land and water experiences, depending on annual flood levels. Mokoro, boating, seasonal fishing, and day and night game drives are usually on offer all year round in one of the most picturesque concessions in the Delta.

Your stay at Jao Camp is inclusive of; accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, local drinks, scheduled wilderness activities and laundry.

Last day

Today after your morning activities and light breakfast, time permitting, you will connect on to a light charter flight and be transferred from Jao Airstrip to Maun International Airport from where you connect on to your outbound flight

All itineraries can be adjusted to your specifications.

Mokoros/boat cruises can be added in Chobe and the Delta at additional cost

  • April – October is peak season
  • This package is only an estimated quote and space is not guaranteed, it is dependant on availability at the time of booking;
  • Accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking;
  • Travel Insurance (to cover cancellation, curtailment, medical, baggage and evacuation cover) is excluded and it is sole responsibility of guests to obtain before traveling;
  • Baggage on light aircraft is limited to 20kg per person packed in soft sided manageable bags when traveling on the light aircraft;
  • Costs are subject to change at any time depending on fluctuations in fuel costs, taxes, levies, government regulations, increases in costs imposed upon us by the lodges & air charter companies as well as factors which are beyond our control.
  • All payments are to be made by bank transfer to our account, details of which will be provided on our invoice.
  • This quotation does not include international flights and flights across countries.
  • A single surcharge is applicable to all singles booked during peak season.
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation 
  • Info Packs VIP Groups  –  Colour Copies
  • Flights with  Flying Circuit ONLY (where applicable)

Important

  1. Rates are subject to change without prior notice 
  2. Rates are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) @ 12% ·
  3. Provisional bookings are held for 2 weeks only before system automatically releases them. 
  4. Above applies unless agreed otherwise · 
  5. Activities on offer, rates and departure times are subject to change · 
  6. Activities for 10 and more pax to be booked in advance to ensure space · 
  7. Government rates and levies are subject to change without prior notice · 
  8. BWP rates for SADC residents only · 
  9. Deposit Policy: A 50% deposit is required 90 days prior to arrival to guarantee the reservation. 
  10. Rooming lists are required 30 days prior to arrival. 
  11. The balance of 50% is required 30 days prior to arrival. · 
  12. Deposit Cancellation policy: 100% refundable over 30 days notice, 50% over 15 days notice, No refund if less than 15 days notice · 
  13. Children’s Policy: Children of all ages welcome. · Activities and Meals: Ages 5 yrs and under – FOC,6-11 yrs – reduced rates.,+12yrs – normal rate.) ·
  14.  If a postponed service is re-booked and delivered within six weeks of the original date, the postponement fee will be reduced by 50%, taking into account any standard price increases that may have occurred during this time period, on the costing of the event by Explore Africa Travels.