Select Private Plane Safari South Africa, Zambia & Botswana BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH TOURISM SERVICES Website: www.beataboutthebush.co.za E-mail: safaris@beataboutthebush.co.za Tel: +27 83 442 0652
Trip Summary & Routing ZAMBIA SUSSI & CHUMA LODGE LIVINGSTONE CHOBE CHILWERO LODGE CHOBE NATIONAL PARK 4 CHIEF S CAMP OKAVANGO DELTA 5 BAINES CAMP 3 LEGEND: 2 OKAVANGO DELTA = BOTSWANA2 MAKANYANE SAFARI LODGE MADIKWE GAME RESERVE 6 Arrival & Departure Destination 1 TRIP SUM M ARY: 11 NIGHTS / 12 D AYS INTERCONTINENTAL OR TAMBO Johannesburg Game Reserves/National Parks SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA & ZAMBIA Page 2 1 2&3 4&5 6&7 8&9 10 & 11 12 Intercontinental O.R Tambo Airport Hotel, Johannesburg Makanyane Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve Sussi & Chuma Lodge, Bordering Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone Chobe Chilwero Lodge, Chobe National Park Baines Camp, Okavango Delta Chief s Camp, Okavango Delta Depart for home from Johannesburg International Airport
The Safari starts in Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg InterContinental O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel 1 Night Included: All meals, accommodation Johannesburg Johannesburg is the second largest city in Africa. Known as the greatest gold-mining area on earth, this vibrant city is not just an industrial giant; it is the heart of the country s economy. From traditional muti (medicine) shops to exclusive boutiques in upmarket malls, theatres, museums, cultural villages, restaurants, beautiful walks in indigenous gardens and more, Johannesburg is a diverse cultural melting pot, deserving of its name of igoli or City of Gold. InterContinental O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel This 5-star hotel is conveniently situated at the airport hub and is only a 5-minute walk from the arrivals hall. The well-appointed rooms are tastefully decorated with subtle influences of Africa. Spacious showers with massage showerheads, comfy king beds with fluffy duvets, blackout curtains and soundproofing ensure a night of relaxation. InterContinental O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel website Page 3
Private charter flight to Madikwe Game Reserve. Madikwe Game Reserve Makanyane Safari Lodge 2 Nights Included: All meals, local beverages, laundry service, daily activities, private guide & private vehicle Madikwe Game Reserve The malaria free 150 000 acre (75 000 ha) Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the North West Province of South Africa. It is bordered by Botswana in the north, the Dwarsberg Mountains to the south and the Marico River to the east. The diverse habitat in the reserve ranges from acacia thickets to more open savannah and riverine bush ensuring a unique combination of mammal and bird species. Madikwe offers the Big Five and is considered one of the best places on the continent to see African wild dog the second most endangered carnivore in Africa. Sightings of lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino are also frequent and off-road driving is permitted to get close-up views of the cats. Night drives with spotlights in search of nocturnal species are also permitted. Makanyane Safari Lodge is a luxurious and intimate lodge set in a private concession in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Accommodation consists of eight stunning glass-fronted suites, hidden in lush riverine woodland and offering uninterrupted views over the tranquil Marico River. Each air-conditioned suite features a private sun deck, outside lounge, en-suite bathroom with shower, roll top bath and a secluded outside shower. The suites also offer fireplaces, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe and a minibar. Lodge facilities include a lounge area with two rock fireplaces, an elegant dining room, a vast wooden deck area, curio shop, library, a wine cellar, a spa, an air-conditioned gym and a heated infinity-edge swimming pool. Makanyane Safari Lodge Website Page 4
Private charter flight to Livingstone, Zambia followed by a road transfer to the lodge. Bordering Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone Sussi & Chuma Lodge 2 Nights Included: All meals, local beverages, laundry service, daily activities, private guide & private vehicle Livingstone and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park The town of Livingstone has become Zambia's tourist capital. Livingstone is situated a short distance from Victoria Falls, the largest single waterfall in the world by volume in peak flood and a member of the old Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Columns of spray can be seen for many miles as 750 000 tons of water plummet over the edge every minute at the height of flood season. The Falls are 1 mile (1,5 km) wide and average 330 feet (100 m) high. Mosi-oa- Tunya National Park abuts the town and is home to a wide diversity of animals including the country s only white rhino. Most visitors are drawn to Livingstone for Victoria Falls, but the town has attractions of its own, most notably an interesting colonial history combined with a very African ambience. Sussi & Chuma Lodge This beautiful lodge comprises 12 luxury tree-houses built into the canopy of majestic ebony trees lining the riverbank, 12 km (7.5 mi) upstream of Victoria Falls. The air-conditioned rooms all with their own private viewing deck boast superb views over the white waters of the Zambezi. The main lodge commands prime position overlooking a magnificent stretch of rapids and comprises a lounge, bar, dining room, pool, spa and numerous decks overlooking the river. Sussi & Chuma Lodge Website Page 5
Private charter flight to Chobe National Park. Chobe National Park Chobe Chilwero Lodge 2 Nights Included: All meals, local beverages, laundry service, daily activities, private guide & private vehicle Chobe National Park This National Park was proclaimed in 1967 and its 2,75 million acres (1,1 million ha) is home to arguably the largest single elephant population in Africa (65 000) along with a host of other herbivores and carnivores. The habitat is predominantly broad-leaved woodland with most of the game concentrating along the Chobe River itself a tributary of the Zambezi in the north of the park. This river forms the international boundary with Namibia and its confluence with the Zambezi a few miles downstream of the town of Kasane is unique in being the meeting point of four countries Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Game-viewing activities include game drives, boat trips and fishing (the latter in Namibian waters). Chobe Chilwero Lodge Sitting above the Chobe River, this small boutique lodge comprises just 15 spacious chalets and offers unparalleled panoramic views across the islands and floodplains. Each chalet features a private garden with a hammock as well as en-suite facilities that include a bath, and indoor and outdoor showers. The public areas offer extensive indoor and outdoor dining areas, a library with satellite television, a curio shop, swimming pool and spa. Chobe Chilwero Lodge Website Page 6
Private charter flight to Stanley s Camp, Okavango Delta. Okavango Delta Stanley s Camp 2 Nights Included: All meals, local beverages, laundry service, daily activities, private guide & private vehicle Okavango Delta A maze of sparkling lagoons, meandering channels with papyrus-fringed banks and overgrown islands teeming with wildlife, Botswana s Okavango Delta lies like a sparkling jewel spread over the thirstlands and heart of the Kalahari Desert. The core protected area of the Okavango is the 1 million acre Moremi Game Reserve, the first nature reserve proclaimed by an African tribe on their own land and named in honour of one of the early chiefs. The central part of the Reserve is dominated by the 250 000 acre Chief s Island which used to be the sacred hunting ground of the tribal chiefs. Explore the Okavango Delta on game drives, while mokoro (dug-out canoe) trips are seasonal and motorised boat excursions and bush walks are offered in some areas only. Stanley s Camp Set among ebony and sausage trees, Sanctuary Stanley's Camp is a classic tented camp located on a 260 000 acre private concession in the southern Okavango Delta bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. The eight traditional meru-style canvas tents have en-suite bathrooms with a shower, 24hr electricity, charging points, an overhead fan, a hair dryer, a mini safe and a wooden deck with hammock. The main tented areas include lounge and dining area and dining area with bar, small library area, curio shop and swimming pool. Stanley s Camp Website Page 7
Private charter flight to Baines Camp, Okavango Delta. Okavango Delta Baines Camp 2 Nights Included: All meals, local beverages, laundry service, daily activities, private guide & private vehicle Okavango Delta A maze of sparkling lagoons, meandering channels with papyrus-fringed banks and overgrown islands teeming with wildlife, Botswana s Okavango Delta lies like a sparkling jewel spread over the thirstlands and heart of the Kalahari Desert. The core protected area of the Okavango is the 1 million acre Moremi Game Reserve, the first nature reserve proclaimed by an African tribe on their own land and named in honour of one of the early chiefs. The central part of the Reserve is dominated by the 250 000 acre Chief s Island which used to be the sacred hunting ground of the tribal chiefs. Explore the Okavango Delta on game drives, while mokoro (dug-out canoe) trips are seasonal and motorised boat excursions and bush walks are offered in some areas only. Baines Camp Set in a grove of trees and surrounded by papyrus beds, Sanctuary Baines Camp is located in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. This intimate camp is raised above the permanent water of the Boro River while wooden walkways connect the main areas and luxury rooms. The five elevated suites are opulent and luxurious, with en-suite facilities and four-poster beds. Should you wish, your bed can be wheeled out onto the private wooden deck for a night under the stars, overlooking the shimmering waters of the Boro River. Or take an indulgent soak under the stars in a lavish bathtub on your own private viewing deck. The main areas include a lounge and dining area, small library and swimming pool. Baines Camp Website Page 8
Private charter flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg The Safari ends in Johannesburg End of services Page 9
Inclusions/Exclusions Tour is inclusive of the following: Private safari guide services for the entire itinerary Private vehicle at all safari destinations All accommodation costs All meals, beverages, game-viewing activities and excursions as detailed in the itinerary Laundry costs where this service is included Private charter flights throughout the itinerary Airport departure taxes for commercial flights All road transfers to / from hotels, lodges and airports Park and conservation fees Local taxes and levies Tour is exclusive of the following: Flights to and from Africa Private trip and medical insurance cover Visa costs Personal purchases Telephone, internet, business centre and room service charges Meals as noted such as lunch and dinner at city hotels Premium beverages (unless otherwise noted) Excursions not detailed on the itinerary Laundry costs where this service is not included Airport departure taxes not included in air ticket cost Gratuities Any other costs of a personal nature Credit Card Fees New taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases that are beyond the control of Beat About The Bush Safaris. Tour is offered in the following options but can be customised for differing party sizes* Private Tour 4 People A Private Tour 6 People B * Please enquire for confirmed prices due to currency fluctuations. Page 10