JOHANNESBURG - CHOBE - LIVINGSTONE

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1 JOHANNESBURG - CHOBE - LIVINGSTONE 7 days / 5 nights 1 p age

2 Itinerary DAY ROUTE AM LUNCH PM DINNER OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT 1 Departure to South Africa Aboard Aboard 2 Johannesburg (SOUTH AFRICA) Arrival in Johannesburg Soweto Soweto Hotel See Day 2 FILL-IN 3 Johannesburg/ Livingstone/Chobe (BOTSWANA) Flight to Livingstone and transfer to Chobe Lodge/Boat 4x4 Safari or Boat safari Lodge See Day 3 FILL-IN 4 Chobe (BOTSWANA) 4x4 Safari or Boat safari Lodge/Boat 4x4 Safari or Boat safari Lodge See Day 4 FILL-IN 5 Chobe/Livingstone (ZAMBIA) Departure for Livingstone Hotel/Lodge Optional activities Lodge/Hotel See Day 5 FILL-IN 6 Livingstone (ZAMBIA) Optional activities Hotel/Lodge Optional activities Hotel/Lodge See Day 6 FILL-IN 7 Livingstone (ZAMBIA)/ Johannesburg (SOUTH AFRICA)/ Departure Optional activities Flight to Johannesburg/ Departing flight Aboard See Day 5 & 6 Aboard 2 p age

3 Day 1 - Departure to South Africa - Departing flight to South Africa. FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED IN QUOTE. - Dinner and overnight aboard plane. Day 2 - Arrival in Johannesburg (South Africa) - Breakfast aboard. - Arrival at Johannesburg Airport, collect luggage after which you will be met by your local guide. - Private bus transfer to the hotel, - Followed by a panoramic visit of Soweto including lunch in a local «shebeen». - Return to hotel with private bus followed by dinner at the hotel. DINNER OPTIONAL : COCKTAIL DINNER AT THE APARTHEID MUSEUM AND PRIVATE VISIT. - Overnight at FILL-IN. Day 3 Departure to Livingstone (Zambia) Chobe National Park (Botswana) - Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. - Transfer to Johannesburg Airport. Assistance with checking in to departing flight to Livingstone (Zambia). FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED IN QUOTATION. - Arrival at Livingstone Airport, pass passport control and customs, collect luggage. IMPORTANT : VISAS FOR CLIENT S ACCOUNT TO BE PAID DIRECTLY ON SPOT IN USD Visa cost single entry: 50,00 USD pp. (Zambia) Visa cost double entry: 80 USD pp. (Zambia) These costs may change without prior notice. - At the border, individual clearance at immigration and customs to depart Zambia, Followed by a boat transfer (5 minutes) to enter Botswana. Once passing the customs and immigration formalities at the Botswana border, continue to Kasane. AT THE MOMENT THERE ARE NOT VISA FEES TO ENTER BOTSWANA (subject to change without prior notice). - Transfer to Kasane port or to Lodge. OPTION 1: ACCOMMODATION ON BOARD ZAMBEZI QUEEN 5* : - Transfer to the Zambezi Queen, welcome drink and check-in into cabin. - Lunch on the Zambezi Queen. - Free time to enjoy the cabin facilities. - Departure for a 4x4 SAFARI of Chobe Park or BOAT SAFARI on the Chobe River. - Sundowner served at sunset. - Presentation of the Cruise Programme. - Welcome dinner on the Zambezi Queen. - Night aboard the ZAMBEZI QUEEN 5*. OPTION 2: LODGE ACCOMMODATION - Transfer to the LODGE, welcome drink and check-in. - Lunch at the LODGE. - In the afternoon, departure on a 4x4 SAFARI of the Chobe Park or on a BOAT SAFARI on the Chobe River. OPTIONAL : SAFARI RALI in Chobe National Park. OPTIONAL : INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL SAFARI PHOTOGRAPHY. - Return to Lodge at nightfall. 3 p age

4 OPTIONAL : AFRICAN CLOTHING. - Dinner at Lodge. OPCIONAL : BOMA DINNER. OPTIONAL : DINNER IN AN AFRICAN VILLAGE + OPTIONAL: AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT. - Overnight at Lodge FILL-IN. Day 4 Chobe National Park (Botswana) OPTION 1: ACCOMMODATION ABOARD THE ZAMBEZI QUEEN 5* - Breakfast aboard. - Departure on a 4x4 SAFARI in the Chobe Park or on a BOAT SAFARI on the Chobe River. - Return to the Zambezi Queen. - Lunch aboard. - Departure on a 4x4 SAFARI in the Chobe Park or on a BOAT SAFARI on the Chobe River. OPTIONAL : MOKORO EXCURSION TO NAMIBIA. OPTIONAL : CULTURAL INTERACTION WITH A NAMIBIAN VILLAGE. OPTIONAL : SAFARI RALI in the Chobe National Park. OPTIONAL : INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL SAFARI PHTOGRAPHY. - Return to the Zambezi Queen. OPTIONAL : AFRICAN CLOTHING. - Dinner aboard. OPCIONAL : BOMA DINNER. OPTIONAL : DINNER IN AN AFRICAN VILLAGE + OPTIONAL: AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT. - Overnight aboard the ZAMBEZI QUEEN 5*. OPTION 2: LODGE ACCOMMODATION - Light breakfast at the Lodge before departing for a 4x4 SAFARI in the Chobe Park or on a BOAT SAFARI on the Chobe River. - Return to the lodge. - Free time. - Buffet lunch at the Lodge. - In the afternoon departure on a 4x4 SAFARI in the Chobe Park or on a BOAT SAFARI on the Chobe River. OPTIONAL : MOKORO EXCURSION TO NAMIBIA. OPTIONAL : CULTURAL INTERACTION WITH A NAMIBIAN VILLAGE. OPTIONAL : SAFARI RALI in the Chobe National Park. OPTIONAL : INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL SAFARI PHTOGRAPHY. - Dinner at the Lodge. OPTIONAL : BOMA DINNER. OPTIONAL : DINNER IN AN AFRICAN VILLAGE + OPTIONAL: AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT. OPTIONAL : AFRICA ATTIRE. - Overnight at the Lodge FILL-IN. Day 5 Chobe National Park (Botswana) Livingstone (Zambia) OPTION 1: ACCOMMODATION ABOARD THE ZAMBEZI QUEEN 5* - Cruise in direction to the Kasane port. - Breakfast aboard. - Check-out and departure to Livingstone. 4 p age

5 OPTION 2: LODGE ACCOMMODATION: - Breakfast at the Lodge. - Check-out and departure to Livingstone. Applicable to both options: - Transfer in the morning to the Kazungula Border, passing the customs formalities and crossing the Zambezi River in direction to Livingstone (same route as done on arrival, estimated duration of trip is 2 hours). - Arrival late morning at the Lodge/Hotel, welcome drink. OPTIONAL : LOCAL CHOIR upon arrival of group at lodge/hotel (15 min). OPTIONAL THAT INCLUDES LUNCH: Excursion to LIVINGSTONE ISLAND at the extremity of the falls. After the excursion to the island there is a possibility to organise a private lunch (PLEASE NOTE that this extra is subject to request of a special authorization to the park authorities because the maximum number of participants is limited to 16 people). OPTIONAL THAT INCLUDES LUNCH: Panoramic Guided Tour in English of the FALLS by foot (Zambian side) and possibility of organising a picnic in one of the designated areas along the ravine. - Lunch at hotel/lodge. - Check-in from 14h00. - In the afternoon: OPTIONAL : CRUISE (PRIVATE OR NOT) ON THE ZAMBEZI RIVER OPTIONAL : EXCURSION TO LIVINGSTONE ISLAND. OPTIONAL: «ADRENALIN DAY» : Horseback or Elephant back Safar/walking with the lions / «Flying Fox» / «Zip line»/ «Gorge Swing» (double or single): a big double swing on top of the gorge/ Helicopter ride over the Falls / Jet Boat/Rafting/ Bungee jumping/ canoeing on the Zambezi River. - Return to the Hotel/Lodge at the end of the day. OPTIONAL : AFRICAN CLOTHING. - Dinner at Hotel/Lodge. OPTIONAL : AFRICAN CLOTHING. OPTIONAL : PRIVATE DINNER ON THE ROYAL LIVINGSTONE LUSCIOUS LAWNS. OPTIONAL : BOMA DINNER. OPTIONAL : BOMA DINNER AT DAVID LIVINGSTONE. OPTIONAL : DINNER IN AN AFRICAN VILLAGE + OPTIONAL : AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT. OPTIONAL : PRE DINNER DRINKS / DINNER ABOARD THE STEAM TRAIN ROYAL LIVINGSTONE EXPRESS. - Return to the Lodge/Hotel after dinner. - Overnight at Hotel/Lodge FILL-IN. Day 6 Livingstone (Zambia) - Buffet breakfast at the Hotel/Lodge. OPTIONAL : CRUISE (PRIVATE OR NOT) ON THE ZAMBEZI RIVER. OPTIONAL : PANORAMIC TOUR OF VICTORIA FALLS on foot of the Zambian side (English guide). OPTIONAL : COMMUNITY ACTION at a the local village of SIMUNGA. OPTIONAL: «ADRENALIN DAY» : Horseback or Elephant back Safar/walking with the lions / «Flying Fox» / «Zip line»/ «Gorge Swing» (double or single): a big double swing on top of the gorge/ Helicopter ride over the Falls / Jet Boat/Rafting/ Bungee jumping/ canoeing on the Zambezi River. - Lunch at Hotel/Lodge. OPTIONAL: LUNCH AT SIMUNGA: Traditional Lunch that will organised by the Simunga villagers themselves (this can only be booked if the Community Action is done in the morning). - In the afternoon: OPTIONAL: See all the OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES proposed for the morning. - Return to lodge at the end of the day. - Dinner at the Hotel/Lodge. 5 p age

6 OPTIONAL : PRIVATE DINNER ON THE ROYAL LIVINGSTONE LUSCIOUS LAWNS. OPTIONAL : BOMA DINNER. OPTIONAL : BOMA DINNER AT DAVID LIVINGSTONE. OPTIONAL : DINNER IN AN AFRICAN VILLAGE + OPTIONAL : AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT. OPTIONAL : PRE DINNER DRINKS / DINNER ABOARD THE STEAM TRAIN ROYAL LIVINGSTONE EXPRESS. - Return to Lodge/Hotel after dinner. - Overnight at Hotel/Lodge FILL-IN. Day 7 Livingstone (Zambia)- Johannesburg (South Africa) - Departure - Buffet breakfast at the restaurant of the Hotel/Lodge. OPTIONAL : PANORAMIC TOUR OF VICTORIA FALLS on foot of the Zambian side (English guide). - Transfer to Livingstone Airport. - Assistance with the check-in formalities for the regional flight to the International Airport of Johannesburg. FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED IN QUOTE. IMPORTANT: DEPARTURE TAX TO BE PAID DIRECTLY IN USD AT AIRPORT (equivalent to about 30,000 zambian kwachas) - depending on the airline, this tax might be included in ticket price. - Arrival in Johannesburg from Livingstone, pass South African immigration and customs, collect your luggage and assitance with the check-in formalities for your departing flight. FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED IN QUOTE. - Dinner and overnight aboard flight. END OF OUR SERVICES 6 p age

7 DESCRIPTION OF REGION AND OPTIONALS DAY 2 REGION HOTEL RESTAURANTS ACTIVITIES DINNER OPTIONALS ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONALS 7 p age

8 DESCRIPTION OF REGION AND OPTIONALS DAYS 3 & 4 REGION LODGE RESTAURANTS ACTIVITIES DINNER OPTIONALS ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONALS 8 p age

9 DESCRIPTION OF REGION AND OPTIONALS DAYS 5 & 6 REGION HOTEL/ LODGE ACTIVITIES DINNER OPTIONALS ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONALS 9 p age

10 NETT PRICES AND CONDITIONS Nett tarrifs 2013 (unless stated otherwise) - Non Contractual Photos - Our Price Includes: Meet & Greet and assistance with an English speaking guide during group s stay. Supervision by an English Speaking AKILANGA coordinator during the stay of the group (recommended for groups of this size). Transport in an air-conditioned bus. Accommodation in hotels of the above mentioned categories. Meals mentioned on programme. Flights, accommodation, meals and transport of coordinator and guide. Activities mentioned on programme. Tourism levies. Porterage. Our Price excludes: Domestic and International flights. Airport taxes. Visas. Personal expenses. Drinks. Tips (guide, driver, etc) to pay directly. Optional activities. Travel, repatriation, luggage and cancellation insurances. Other services not mentioned on the programme. 10 p age

11 MAPS OF THE REGIONS Johannesburg Soweto Chobe National Park Victoria Falls Livingstone, Zambia 11 p age