DAY 1:
DEPART THE U.S.A. IN TRANSIT

Departure from your home city area for the flight to Atlanta. The excitement of your safari adventure begins the moment you arrive at the South African Airlines counter and then boarding your overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa.
Meals: En route.

DAY 2:
PENINSULA HOTEL
CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA

You will be met and transferred to the Peninsula Hotel located in the Sea Point area of Cape Town. It's mid-afternoon and for those who feel rested, after check-in at the hotel the activities will begin with a visit to the famous Water Front area.
Meals: B, L, D.

DAY 3:
PENINSULA HOTEL
CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA

This morning you will enjoy a tour through the beautiful city of Cape Town, nestled at the foot of Table Mountain; then, weather permitting, ascent the mountain via Cableway and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city and surrounding suburbs from the top of the mountain. From the Table Mountain area your drive will follow the Atlantic coastline past the mountain range known as the "Twelve Apostles" and across the picturesque Chapman's Peak. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where the Atlantic and Indiana Oceans meet at Cape Point. The reserve contains wetlands and bush areas and supports such wildlife as eland, springbok, zebra and baboon. This drive is one of the most spectacular scenic drives in all of Africa. The drive continues up the East Coast for more beautiful coastline scenery before returning to Cape Town.
Meals: B,L,D.

DAY 4:
AIRPORT SUN INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
JOHANNESBURG - SOUTH AFRICA

While in the Cape region of South Africa it is almost a must for one to visit the wine region of Constantia, South Africa's oldest city. Along the way you will make a brief visit to the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. From here you will visit the oldest wine estate in the country, Groot Constantia. Later this afternoon you will board South African Airlines for the flight to Johannesburg.
Meals: B, L, D.

DAY 5:
XIGERA CAMP
OKAVANGO DELTA - BOTSWANA

This morning you will board Air Botswana for the two hour flight to Maun. You are met and transferred by light aircraft to Xigera Camp. It is a 30 minute flight to Xigera Camp and at the low flying altitude, you will be able to see plenty of wildlife and have a good overview of this area of the Delta. Xigera is the perfect land and water activity camp. In fact, it is one of the only Okavango camps which offer game drives, foot safaris, mokoros and boating trips. The game drives regularly see lion, elephant, buffalo, leechwe and leopard. Boating takes one further afield and into excellent fishing waters, and the walks offer the opportunity to get close to wild Africa.
Meals: M,L,D.

DAY 6:
XIGERA CAMP
OKAVANGO DELTA - BOTSWANA

This morning you will have the opportunity to ride in the Mokoro, poled along by the expert guide. Later upon reaching one of the nearby islands you will explore the area and have a picnic lunch before returning to camp. An afternoon boat ride will acquaint you with the vast waterways of the Okavango. Besides all the big game, Xigera has excellent birding. Also, the rare Sitatunga antelope are at their highest density in the Xigera region.
Meals: B,L,D.

DAY 7:
CHITABE CAMP
OKAVANGO DELTA - BOTSWANA

A short charter flight this morning will take you to Chitabe Camp. Here you will be able to take part in game walks and game drives, both during the day and the evening. Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog are among the major game attractions of the area. A secluded hide in front of the camp offers guests a relaxing spot to view the wildlife at their leisure.
Meals: B, L, D.

DAY 8:
CHITABE CAMP
OKAVANGO DELTA - BOTSWANA

Another day of morning and evening game drives. It is in this area of the Delta that the wild dogs are generally found.
Meals: B,L,D.

DAY 9:
KINGS POOL CAMP
LINYANTI REGION - BOTSWANA

This morning you will have about a 45 minute flight over to the Linyanti region. This camp is in the north of Botswana, bordering the western boundary of Chobe. Another outstanding wildlife region although noted for its very large elephant population. Day and night game drives are provided as well as cruising the Linyanti River via a double-decker boat.
Meals: B,L,D.

DAY 10:
KINGS POOL CAMP
LINYANTI REGION - BOTSWANA

Another day of game drives and being in awe of the concentration of wildlife.
Meals: B,L,D.

DAY 11:
CHOBE GAME LODGE

A short flight this morning takes you to Kasane where you will be met and transferred to the Chobe Game Lodge which is located adjacent to the Chobe river and across from the Caprivi Strip of Namibia. This is elephant country at its finest. Besides the game drives each day there is also motor boating among the hippo. Chobe is also a spectacular bird area.
Meals: B, L, D.

DAY 12:
CHOBE GAME LODGE

Another day in the spectacular bush region of Chobe. Morning and afternoon game drives with boating in between is available.
Meals: B,L,D.

DAY 13:
ROYAL LIVINGSTONE HOTEL
ZAMBIA

After breakfast this morning you will be transported via private vehicle from chobe Game Lodge to the Royal Livingstone Hotel in Livingstone, Zambia. This is about an 1 ½ hour drive. Victoria Falls is the largest and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Here, the mighty currents of the Zambezi River on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe is more than 300 feet in depth. The clouds of spray will often rise over 1,000 feet, as the Falls are described as "Mosi-oa_Tunya", the smoke that thunders. The Falls are a short 15 minute walk from the Hotel.
Meals: B,L,D.

DAY 14:
ROYAL LIVINGSTONE HOTEL
ZAMBIA

For those who desire to visit Zimbabwe this morning you can walk across the border to view the Falls from this side. An afternoon visit into the city of Livingstone you can visit the local museum which highlights the historical life of David Livingstone.
Meals: B,L,D.

DAY 15:
IN TRANSIT

You will have time to visit the Falls again this morning as your flight schedule is as follows: Depart Livingstone via South African Airlines and arrive in Johannesburg an hour later. Your connecting flight to Atlanta departs in the early evening arriving the Atlanta the following morning.
Meals: B, other meals en route.

DAY 16:
ARRIVAL HOME

You arrive in Atlanta early morning. Your connecting flight to your home city will depart mid-morning and arrive in your home city later this afternoon.

 

SAFARI PRICE, LAND & AIR:
From $5,995
PER PERSON SHARING

YOUR SAFARI INCLUDES:

Hotel and lodge accommodations for 13 nights on a double occupancy basis as follows:

  • Round trip economy air fare from your home city to Atlanta and Cape Town/Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Round trip air fare from Johannesburg to Maun, Botswana and Livingstone, Zambia to Johannesburg.
  • All air charter flights between the safari camps within the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
  • Airport transfers throughout the safari along with baggage handling gratuities.
  • Private road transfer from Chobe Game Lodge to Victoria Falls.
  • All transfers and sightseeing tours in South Africa via private mini-bus.
  • Two nights at the Peninsula Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • One night at the Sun Airport Intercontinental Hotel, Johannesburg.
  • Two nights at Xigera Camp in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
  • Two nights at Chitabe Camp in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
  • Two nights at Kings Pool Camp in the Chobe-Linyanti Region.
  • Two nights at Chobe Game Lodge, Chobe, Botswana.
  • Two nights at the Royal Livingstone Hotell, Zambia.
  • All game park entrance fees and for all other places visited which are noted in the itinerary.
  • Fully escorted throughout by a Safari Tours escort/guide.
  • Meals daily are designated by the following notations in the itinerary:     B=Breakfast    L=Lunch    D=Dinner
     

NOT INCLUDED ON SAFARI:

Cost of passport; excess baggage charges levied by airlines; meals other than specified, alcoholic beverages; beverages with luncheons and dinners; gratuities to driver/guides; laundry and other items of a personal nature; optional personal, baggage and tour cancellation insurance policy; U. S. and foreign airport taxes; cost for foreign visas; cost for anything not specifically included in the listing above.