Motsentsela Tree Lodge, Camp Okavango & Savute Safari Lodge, Botswana 5 nights Fly-In Package,
Day 1: You will be met at Maun airport and transferred to Motsentsela Tree Lodge. The lodge accommodates only 16 guests and is situated on a small game farm on the outskirts of Maun, an ideal place to rest and get acclimatised after your long international flight.
The lodge is the "nicest place to stay in Maun" superbly furnished and comfortable with a reputation of serving the best food in town. Guests can relax and catch up on rest, or take one of the three marked walking trails in search of the numerous bird and animal species present on the farm.
Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast you will be collected from Motsentsela Lodge and taken on a "cultural village tour" The tour lasts approximately 3 hrs and gives the traveler a chance to experience how the local people of Maun live.
You will be dropped off at the local coffee shop next to the airport for lunch before boarding your charter flight to Camp Okavango. Camp Okavango is situated on teh remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience. Unashamed luxury blends with the elegant thatch and lethaka main building which houses a cocktail bar, lounge and dining room, while the expansive open air patio caters for al fresco meals and evenings around a blazing fire. Activities include guided nature walks, mokoro rides and boat rides through the channels of the Okavango River.
Day 3: After breakfast continue with your wildlife experience on Nxaragha Island. Set out to find the elusive Sitatunga antelope or fishing for the fighting Tiger Fish, African Pike and Bream (Tilapia) is excellent at most times of the year.
Day 4: Awaken to an early morning African sunrise and after a light breakfast proceed with your exploration of this area. Return to your lodge for breakfast, a short walk will take you to Camp Okavango's private air strip for your private charter flight to Savuti.
Accommodation: Luxury tents with en suite bathrooms; shower, bath and flush toilet.
Price:
Jul - Oct 2024 US$ 3375
November 2024 US$ 2510
December - March 2015 US$ 2420
per person/sharing
single supplements apply, please enquire
Day 5: The Savute Safari Lodge overlooking its own waterhole sleeps 22 guests in what is considered to be one of Botswana's finest lodges. Private viewing decks and superbly comfortable chalets ensure that your stay here will not lack anything. Savuti is dominated by the now dry Savuti marsh, a sweeping expanse of savanna looked over by seven rocky outcrops that guard the relic marsh and channel that was once its lifeline. We explore the area in 4x4 gamedrive vehicles. The area is famed for its bull elephant and lion populations. Game viewing is generally fantastic. For those guests lucky enough to experience the zebra migration it will be a sight to be remembered forever.
Day 6: Again we depart early and start to explore some of the numerous waterholes dotted around the Savuti marsh. You will soon get to see why this area is famous for its numerous bull elephants, which monopolize these waterholes. Your guide will also take you around the seven rocky outcrops around the marsh and show you the Bushman paintings, which point to the ancient livelihoods of those who once used to live in the area. Back on the marsh, chances are good to see the Savute lions, supreme predators of the area.
After a busy day's game viewing, we return to our tented camp for dinner and to reflect on the awesome splendor that is Savute.
Day 7: Another short game drive enroute to the airstrip. This will be your last opportunity to spot any African wildlife you may have missed. A private charter will fly you to Maun from where you continue with your arrangements or your flight to Johannesburg.
Included: Accommodation in luxury tents, charter flight from Maun to Camp Okavango, from Camp Okavango to Savuti and back to Maun. Cultural village tour, scheduled safari activities; game drives in 4 x 4 open sided vehicles, boating activities at Camp Okavango, guided game and nature walks. All activities are escorted by expert guides. All meals, refreshments and beverages (including table wine). Please note that the selection is local and limited. Imports and selected wines are on a cash bar basis.
