info@deeperafrica.com www.deeperafrica.com Deeper Botswana DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Safari in style Beverly Joubert/Duba Plains Camp/Great Plains Conservation With its winding channels, azure lagoons, papyrus reeds and patchwork of savannas, the world s largest inland delta is a paradise for wildlife. The majestic Okavango Delta is home to a high density of species and water-adapted animal behaviors unique to Botswana. Explore areas well-known for impressive guiding and once in a lifetime wildlife viewing. Witness lions hunt buffalo. Embark on water-based safaris. View wild dogs. Stay in the heart of Chief s Island in the Delta considered one of the best places to view wildlife on the planet and relax in the best accommodations that Botswana has to offer.
Dumelang Welcome to Deeper Africa Wildlife encounters, at once spontaneous and beyond imagination, result from our in-depth knowledge of seasonal wildlife migrations and patterns. Our guides possess a lifetime of African lore and all the skills of a master tracker. It s being in the perfect place at the perfect time. As a worldwide team with vast experience, we provide you with exceptional personal service. We attend to every detail. We help you learn about Africa s important conservation issues. Arrive in Africa fully prepared and ready to explore. We believe that local African communities must benefit and prosper from the conservation and enjoyment of Africa s wildlife. They ensure the future. Your dollars protect wildlife and wild lands, as well as support and nurture local small businesses that in turn support our safari business. Your dollar makes change. Experience wondrous wildlife, enjoy local culture and discover more about the vibrant people and complicated politics unique to Africa. We love this wild continent. safaris in style with Deeper Africa A true African original Camps set in remote and unique ecosystems. Spectacular wildlife. Endless plains and meandering channels. Lodges where service standards are high, food is elegant, and the decor is unique. Learn by doing, going and seeing with an expert by your side. Do it once; do it right. Be in the best camps. Have the best guides. Return transformed, after coming face-to-face with some of the world s most captivating wildlife. Chief s Camp/Sanctuary Retreats
DA ITINERARY SCHEDULE Chief s Camp/Sanctuary Retreats Safari schedule at a glance International flight #1 Departs: TBD Arrives: TBD International flight #2 Departs: TBD Arrives: MUB Day 1, 2 & 3: Arrival in Maun, Botswana Bush flight to Okavango Delta Overnight at Nxabega Camp Days 4, 5 & 6: Bush flight to Chitabe, Okavango Delta Overnight at Sandibe Lodge Days 7, 8 & 9: Bush flight to Piajio Airstrip, Moremi Game Reserve Overnight at Chief s Camp Days 10, 11 & 12: Helicopter to Duba Plains, Okavango Delta Overnight at Duba Plains Camp Day 13: Bush flight to Maun for international flights
DAYS 1-3 NXABEGA OKAVANGO TENTED CAMP OKAVANGO DELTA DAYS 1-3 Nxabega Okavango Camp Okavango Delta Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp/&Beyond Get your checklist ready African wild dog, Baboon, Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Lechwe, Lion, Rhino, Sitatunga, Zebra, More than 340 bird species Activities included Keep your camera close Guided walking safari Night safari Mokoro Boat safari Fishing Upon arrival at Maun International Airport in Botswana, a Deeper Africa representative awaits you holding a sign with your name to transfer you to a bush flight. Enjoy the stunning aerial view of the Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta is one of Africa s most complex and awe-inspiring natural environments an intricate maze of azure waterways and lagoons, forest woodlands and floodplains, dotted with a patchwork of grassland islands and some of the densest wildlife populations in the world. One of the world s few inland deltas, the Okavango s calm waters and lush indigenous forests are home to innumerable aquatic-adapted bird and wildlife species. Look for some of the first rhinos recently translocated to Botswana from South Africa by the Rhinos Without Borders program. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Alcohol & Beverages, Laundry, Wi-fi
DAYS 4-6 SANDIBE OKAVANGO LODGE OKAVANGO DELTA DAYS 4-6 Sandibe Okavango Lodge Okavango Delta Stevie Mann/Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge/&Beyond Get your checklist ready African wild dog, Baboon, Black rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Lions, Sitatunga, Tsessebe, Zebras, More than 450 bird species Activities included Keep your camera close Guided walking safari Night safari Fishing Mokoro Positioned between the Delta s shores and grass-filled plains, Sandibe sits adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve the Okavango Delta s only formally protected wildlife reserve. It s known as Botswana s most diverse habitat, showcasing permanent lagoons, seasonal floodplains, drier savannas, woodlands and acacia forests. The dense riverine forest attracts large predators. Leopards, cheetahs and a healthy resident lion population stay year round. As do African wild dogs Africa s most endangered large carnivore. Sandibe s water access provides for many activities in addition to game viewing. Wind through the Delta inlets by mokoro a traditional wood boat uniquely designed for the low water of the lagoons and watch for some Okavango-specific animals like the tsessebe antelope and aquatic sitatunga. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Alcohol & Beverages, Laundry, Wi-fi
COMMUNITY & CONSERVATION INITIATIVES RHINOS WITHOUT BORDERS Great Plains Conservation and &Beyond, two leading conservation and tourism companies, teamed up to relocate 100 rhinos: Rhinos David Murray/Rhinos Without Borders Without Borders A rhino is killed every 8 hours 6,102 rhinos poached in South Africa since 2008 At an all-time high in Africa and increasing at an alarming rate, the illegal rhino horn trade has seen the number of these magnificent African icons poached rise significantly in recent years. After airlifting them away from populated areas in South Africa, Rhinos Without Borders releases the rhinos to the wild in Botswana, where poaching happens at a much lesser rate. The goal is to develop a safe breeding area away from danger zones in South Africa and grow the rhino population. See these rhinos while on safari. More rhinos are poached each year than born. Donate and learn more at www.rhinoswithoutborders.com Go Pro pledged to match any donations raised via Go Pro for a Cause.
DAYS 7-9 CHIEF S CAMP MOREMI GAME RESERVE DAYS 7-9 Chief s Camp Moremi Game Reserve Chief s Camp/Sanctuary Retreats Get your checklist ready African wild dog, Antelope, Baboon, Black rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Lion, Zebra, More than 500 bird species Activities included Keep your camera close Guided walking safari Birdwatching Mokoro Scenic helicopter viewing The largest island in the Delta, Chief s Island was the traditional hunting ground for Chief Moremi. The entire area around Chief s Camp is very close to the permanent swamps at the base of the Okavango Panhandle. Floods in this area are more regular and predictable than they are lower down in the Delta, creating what is commonly accepted as the best place in Botswana to view wildlife, the Mombo Concession. Up on dry land, wildlife viewing here is excellent, especially for big cats. A large cheetah population resides on the island, as the slightly raised termite mounds and raised palm islands offer ideal look out points for them. Healthy numbers of plains game makes this predator country. Spotted hyena thrive here with young pups sometimes joining the family on the hunt and wild dogs roam the flood plains. Be on the lookout for rhinos translocated by Rhinos Without Borders. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Alcohol & Beverages, Laundry Wi-fi, Spa & fitness center
COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES TRAVEL FOR IMPACT Based in the village of Maun, Botswana Travel for AGLOW-Pokolong/Travel for Impact Impact is a social enterprise that works to bridge the gap between the tourism sector and local communities in Northern Botswana. As conservation and development starts with people and communities, Travel for Impact provides a channel for travelers and the safari industry to take ownership and responsibility in supporting community projects. They focus on four main pillars: Children & Youth, Conservation, Culture & Heritage and Women. One such program is AGLOW-Pokolong which assists Maun s disadvantaged elderly who no longer have family to care for them. AGLOW provides food and care, makes home visits and spends time with them. Deeper Africa travelers often donate clothing to AGLOW for the cold weather. $ 12 in proceeds from your safari with Deeper Africa supports Travel for Impact.
DAYS 10-12 DUBA PLAINS CAMP OKAVANGO DELTA DAYS 10-12 Duba Plains Camp Okavango Delta Often compared to the Maasai Mara, Duba Plains is home to high densities of wildlife. Both a profusion of plains game and predators call it home. Large herds of buffalo like to graze on the tall grasses. Beverly Joubert/Duba Plains Camp/Great Plains Conservation Although they are herbivores, buffalo are notoriously tough, with large horns and a tendency to charge when danger is near. Despite this, the local Tsaro lion pride is renowned for hunting buffalo. See some of these lions in action as they stalk their prey with coordinated skill, waiting for the key time to strike in unison when the herds least expect it. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Alcohol & Beverages, Laundry Get your checklist ready African wild dog, Baboon, Black rhino, Buffalo, Bushbuck, Cheetah, Crocodile, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Impala, Kudu, Leopard, Lion, Roan antelope, Waterbuck, Zebra, More than 500 bird species Activities included Keep your camera close Guided walking safari Night safari Mokoro Boat safari Fishing
CONSERVATION & CULTURAL INFORMATION MOPOKANI TRUST Mopokani Trust Maun, Botswana David & Robyn Foot/Ride Botswana $ 100 in proceeds from your safari goes to community support with the Mopokani Trust. Highly-regarded Botswana safari guide and resident, David Foot and his wife Robyn oversee the Mopokani Trust. The Trust annually sends three local Botswana students from the Okavango Delta to the esteemed South African College of Tourism and two students to the South African Trackers Academy, which aims to resurrect traditional bush tracking skills. Some people still live traditionally within the waterlocked Okavango Delta, so young people from these villages have never seen the rest of the world. Their future prospects are limited. Mopokani identifies young, disadvantaged men and women from the local villages who have the potential and drive to succeed in these tourism programs. After completing their coursework in South Africa, the students from the Tourism College are qualified to work in high-level tourism jobs, anywhere on the continent. Students from the Trackers Academy are in a great position to obtain work in the antipoaching units within Botswana or train as professional safari guides. The tuition contribution is $1,200USD, plus the students need assistance with passports, visas, luggage, uniforms, binoculars and transportation. The SA College for Tourism and the Trackers Academy are an initiative of the Peace Parks Foundation the collective vision of founding patrons Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Anton Rupert, to preserve natural areas and support the livelihoods of locals through conservation and tourism. Deeper Africa donates $100 per Botswana traveler to the Mopokani Trust. Join us in making a real difference in someone s life. To read more about the Peace Parks Foundation s South African College of Tourism, visit https://www.peaceparks.org/how/sa-college-for-tourism/
DAY 13 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DAY 13 International Travel & Flights Duba Plains Camp/Great Plains Conservation Enjoy wildlife viewing in the morning and depart for the Maun airport for international flights home. Includes: Breakfast Flight #1 (Day 13) Departs Maun, Botswana Arrives TBD Flight #2 (Day 14) Departs TBD Arrives TBD
INCLUSIONS, PRICING & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2019 Pricing $ 16,199 - $ 33,999 2019 Custom Pricing & Departures April - May, 2019 $20,499 USD per person Single supplement: $4,399 USD June 15-30, Sep - Oct, 2019 $32,899 USD per person Single supplement: $12,899 USD July - August, 2019 $33,999 USD per person Single supplement: $13,499 USD All pricing in US dollars. Call for pricing in other seasons. All arrivals and departures are through Maun, Botswana. Prices do not include international airfare. All itineraries and prices are subject to change. Deeper Botswana In-Style safari includes: Start-to-finish safari expertise Accommodations in all lodges & tented camps All meals as stated in itinerary in safari Land Cruiser Guided walking safari, night safari, boat safari, mokoro, fishing, and helicopter viewing All park and entrance fees Enrollment with SATIB Evacuation Service International airfare and gratuities not included. All in-country transportation Bottled water available at all times Alcohol & Beverages Laundry Extensive pre-departure briefing and materials including health information, reading list and map We plan your adventures in areas where wildlife habitats are known to exist for the season and time you re traveling. Still, animals are not in a zoo. They run freely and we cannot always anticipate their movements. 5353 Manhattan Circle, Ste. 202 Boulder, CO 80303 info@deeperafrica.com www.deeperafrica.com safaris in style