2 NIGHTS SANCTUARY STANLEY S CAMP, 2 NIGHTS SANCTUARY CHIEF S. CAMP 2 NIGHTS SANCTUARY CHOBE CHILWERO and 2 NIGHTS SANCTUARY SUSSI & CHUMA

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1 BOTSWANA AND VICTORIA FALLS - 8 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS SANCTUARY STANLEY S CAMP, 2 NIGHTS SANCTUARY CHIEF S CAMP 2 NIGHTS SANCTUARY CHOBE CHILWERO and 2 NIGHTS SANCTUARY SUSSI & CHUMA DAY 1 - ARRIVE SANCTUARY STANLEY S CAMP, OKAVANGO DELTA On arrival at Maun Airport, a Sanctuary Retreats representative will meet and assist you to your onward flight. Depart Maun Airport on a Mack Air shared light aircraft charter flight to Sanctuary Stanley's Camp. The flying time to Sanctuary Stanley's is approximately 15 minutes. Kindly note, however, that all inter-camp flights are subject to multiple pickups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time. On arrival at the airstrip a representative will meet and transfer you to the camp. The transfer time is approximately 20 minutes. Sanctuary Stanley's is situated in a 260,000-acre private concession, thus affording guests absolute exclusivity. Guest accommodation consists of eight classic styled safari tents. The delicately appointed tents exude classic Africa; handcrafted beds dressed with the finest linen, antique furniture individually selected and oriental carpets that transport you to early 19th century Africa. Each unit offers en-suite facilities and a private deck. Hammocks and Morris chairs on the decks are perfect for relaxation in the African sunshine. The main building is raised on decking and offers extensive views over the surrounding floodplains. Sanctuary Stanley's is carefully blended into the existing tree line, its main support being a large sausage tree. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities. Sanctuary Stanley's Camp offers some of the best game viewing in the Okavango, including the rare and elusive wild dog. A completely unique Stanley's feature is an educational experience with a group of semi-habituated African elephants and a highly recommended activity at an additional cost. Other activities available include serene mokoro canoe excursions (subject to water levels), exclusive bush dinners, and game drives in customised, open 4 x 4 vehicles - including the rare opportunity of night drives. As Sanctuary Stanley's Camp is in a private concession, guests also have the exclusive option of walking safaris with an armed professional guide. Meals included: Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp Gerling Safaris 301 S. Central Ave. Flagler Beach, FL (386) P. mark@gerlingtravel.com

2 DAY 2 - SANCTUARY STANLEY S CAMP The day is at leisure. Sanctuary Stanley's Camp offers some of the best game viewing in the Okavango, including the rare and elusive wild dog. A completely unique Sanctuary Stanley's feature is an educational experience with a group of semi-habituated African elephants and a highly recommended activity at an additional cost. Other activities available include serene mokoro canoe excursions (subject to water levels), exclusive bush dinners, and game drives in customised, open 4 x 4 vehicles - including the rare opportunity of night drives. As Stanley's Camp is in a private concession, guests also have the exclusive option of walking safaris with an armed professional guide. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp DAY 3 - ARRIVE SANCTUARY CHIEF S CAMP, MOREMI GAME RESERVE Enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast. A camp representative will transfer you to the airstrip; the transfer time will be advised to you locally by the camp management. Depart Sanctuary Stanley's Camp on a Mack Air shared light aircraft charter flight to Sanctuary Chief's Camp. The flying time to Sanctuary Chief's is approximately 15 minutes. Kindly note, however, that all inter-camp flights are subject to multiple pick-ups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time. On arrival at the airstrip a representative will meet and transfer you to Sanctuary Chief's Camp. The transfer time is approximately 10 minutes. Sanctuary Chief's Camp is a luxury bush camp situated on Chief's Island in the exclusive Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve. This region is known as the predator capital of Africa and is considered to have the finest game viewing in Botswana including the Big Five. Guest accommodation comprises of twelve secluded, permanent luxury bush pavilions. Each unit features a thatched roof, spacious seating area, en-suite facilities with indoor and outdoor showers as well as a private game viewing deck with hammock and deck chairs. Each unit boasts a generous mosquito net on a four-poster bed, two wardrobes, a book shelf, writing desk and mini bar. The main camp complex houses the dining area, bar, curio shop, library and reception area. This structure has been built into the existing landscape, under a heavy canopy of mature Jackal berry, Sausage and Rain trees. The main deck area is split-level and offers expansive views over the floodplain while the lower level of the deck houses an exquisite swimming pool. A range of spa treatments are offered in the treatment room. The afternoon is at leisure. Activities available include game drives and seasonal mokoro excursions (subject to water levels). Overnight: Sanctuary Chief's Camp DAY 4 - SANCTUARY CHIEF S CAMP The game viewing opportunities around Sanctuary Chief's Camp are awe-inspiring. Elephant, wild dog, cheetah and leopard can all be spotted Gerling Safaris 301 S. Central Ave. Flagler Beach, Fl (386) P. mark@gerlingtravel.com

3 close to camp and the area also boasts over 500 species of bird. Mokoros, local dugout canoes, are ideal for getting close to the bush in the company of a highly trained local guide. Each June the whole area around the camp floods and turns the Okavango Delta into a labyrinth of lily-filled lagoons and streams where hippos fight for bathing rights and crocodiles wait for unwary antelope to linger too long over a drink. Poling through the byways created by the floodwaters is a magical experience that allows guests to get very close to the biggest of game and to see the world from a totally different angle looking up onto the banks rather than down onto them. As a change from a game drive, the quiet, gentle pace of a mokoro is a real introduction to a way of transport still used in the Delta by the river bushmen or BaYei people. This activity is subject to water levels. Overnight: Sanctuary Chief's Camp DAY 5 - ARRIVE SANCTUARY CHOBE CHILWERO, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK The day begins with a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast. A camp representative will transfer you to the airstrip. The transfer time will be advised to you locally by the camp management. Depart Sanctuary Chief's Camp on a Mack Air shared light aircraft charter flight to Kasane. The flying time to Kasane is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Kindly note, however, that all inter-camp flights are subject to multiple pick-ups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time. On arrival at Kasane Airport a Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero lodge representative will meet and transfer you to the lodge. The transfer time is approximately 10 minutes. Deep in the heart of the Botswana wilderness lies Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge. Relax in luxurious thatched cottages, with modern freestanding baths, indoor and outdoor showers, terrace and private garden with hammock overlooking the magnificent Chobe River. Accommodation is in 15 cottages and each cottage measures 61 square metres, has its own en-suite bathroom with a modern freestanding bath, indoor and outdoor showers, private garden with hammock, sala or private balcony, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, hairdryer, minibar as well as an in-room safe. The main public area includes a lounge, outside dining area, dining room and library which are linked to outdoor viewing patios. The wine cellar is temperature controlled and houses a large variety of the finest South African wines. The new fully fledged spa, offers a range of spa and hydrotherapy treatments from both the Thalgo and Africology ranges. The lodge also boasts a splitlevel swimming pool, curio shop and a communications centre, which offers telephone, fax and internet access. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. Overnight: Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero DAY 6 - SANCTUARY CHOBE CHILWERO Gerling Safaris 301 S. Central Ave. Flagler Beach, FL (386) P. mark@gerlingtravel.com

4 Today is at leisure to explore the area. Thrilling guided game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles bring you to the heart of Africa's largest concentration of elephants, as well as hippos, buffalos, antelope, lions and other creatures that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Or spot wildlife from the water, joining one of the acclaimed guides on a water safari on specially adapted motorboats. Overnight: Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero DAY 7 - ARRIVE SANCTUARY SUSSI & CHUMA, LIVINGSTONE A morning game viewing activity is followed by breakfast. You will transfer to the border for your onward road transfer to Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma. The transfer time will be advised to you locally by the lodge management. Please note depending on the passport you carry a visa may be required to enter Zambia. Depart Livingstone on a scheduled flight to Livingstone. Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma is just a short drive away from the world-famous Victoria Falls. The lodge itself is an exclusive haven in the heart of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park which, in addition to the mighty roar of the Victoria Falls, also boasts a wide variety of game as well as countless opportunities for adventure. Built on two levels on a dramatic bend in the Zambezi, the main lodge is perched in giant ebony trees. Guests can relax in the swimming pool, or enjoy a drink in the elevated bar. The twelve air-conditioned tree houses are connected by wooden walkways and all enjoy superb views over the river. In addition, there are two private houses available. Each has two bedrooms, a dining area and deck with plunge pools, as well as a private chef and house staff. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer. Overnight: Sanctuary Sussi & Chum DAY 8 - SANCTUARY SUSSI & CHUMA The day is at leisure to enjoy some of the many activities on offer, these include a Tour of the Falls, sundowner cruise on the Zambezi, walking safaris, game drives in the National Park and a Village Tour. Livingstone is also known as the adventure capital of Africa offering a variety of adrenalin activities. Imagine taking on the mighty Zambezi River on a white water rafting trip. Did you know the rapids on the Zambezi are officially defined as "Grade 5. The Flight of Angels offers an amazing opportunity to experience a flight in a helicopter and an unrivalled and superior view of the majestic Victoria Falls. Other adventure activities include bungee jumping, micro lighting over the Victoria Falls Gerling Safaris 301 S. Central Ave. Flagler Beach, Fl (386) P. mark@gerlingtravel.com

5 and swimming at the Devil s Pool. These activities are an optional extra and can be booked at the lodge. DAY 9 - DEPART SANCTUARY SUSSI & CHUMA The morning is at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer and afterwards please meet the lodge representative in the reception area of the lodge for your transfer to Livingstone Airport. Your transfer times will be advised to you by the Lodge managers. We at Sanctuary Retreats, Southern Africa wish you a memorable honeymoon filled with a lifetime of memories and safe onward journey! Meals Included: Breakfast 2013 RATES: 6 January - 31 March 2013: Adult: US$ per person sharing Single Supplement: US$ April 14 June 2013 and 1 November 5 January 2014 Adult: US$ per person sharing Single Supplement: US$ June 30 June 2013 and 1 September 31 October 2013 Adult: US$ per person sharing Single Supplement: US$ July - 31 August 2013: Adult: US$ per person sharing Single Supplement: US$ This package is based on flights from Maun Airport in Botswana to the camps/lodges, and departure from Livingstone Airport in Zambia. Please note that the luggage limit on all shared charter flights in Botswana is 20kg in a soft-sided bag. PACKAGE INCLUDES: Accommodation as stated in itinerary (rates may change if routing is changed) Meals, transfers and excursions as per the itinerary Two SHARED game viewing activities at Sanctuary Stanley s Camp, Sanctuary Chief s Camp, Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero and Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma with an experienced guide Teas, coffees and all local drinks at camps/lodges, with the exception of premium bands and champagne Shared charter flights in Botswana: Maun to Sanctuary Stanley s Camp, Sanctuary Stanley s to Sanctuary Chief s Camp, and Sanctuary Chief s Camp to Kasane (BBK) Road and boat transfer across border from Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero to Livingstone and road transfer from Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma to Livingstone Airport. Gerling Safaris 301 S. Central Ave. Flagler Beach, FL (386) P. mark@gerlingtravel.com

6 Please note that the luggage limit on the shared charter flights in Botswana is 44lbs (20 kg s) in a soft sided bag Laundry Park fees PACKAGE EXCLUDES: Items of a personal nature i.e. Gratuities; premium brand beverages; curios; telephone accounts etc. Visas and travel insurances Private game drives Scheduled flights to Maun Airport and from Livingstone Airport Storage or transport of excess luggage Bank charges All optional excursions or activities i.e. spa treatments at any of the camps or lodge and Living with Elephant activity at Sanctuary Stanley s Camp Thank you for your interest in one of our LIFE CHANGING safaris. We are here to provide you an incomparable service with years of experience in planning African Safaris. Gerling Safaris 301 S. Central Ave. Flagler Beach, Fl (386) P. mark@gerlingtravel.com