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Highlights: Livingstone - Zambia, Moremi Game Reserve & Okavango Delta - Botswana & Bazaruto Archipelago - Mozambique

Safari Summary / Includes

Arrival in Livingstone, road and boat transfer to Sindabezi Island Lodge - 3 nights at Sindabezi Island - Honeymoon Chalet, Livingstone (Fully Inclusive – Specified Activities) - Special for Honeymooners: roses in the room, heart shaped cookies for the morning tea, sparkling wine, romantic bubble bath (only honeymoon chalet has bathtub), Tongabezi african choir, a visit to Livingstone Island.  Road & boat transfer to Kasane Airport, seat in charter to Xakanaxa - 2 nights at Camp Okuti – Honeymoon Chalet, Moremi Game Reserve (Fully Inclusive) - Special for Honeymooners: romantic turn down and a private dinne.  Seat in charter to Kanana camp - 2 nights at Kanana Camp - Honeymoon Chalet, Okavango Delta (Fully Inclusive) - Special for Honeymooners: romantic private dinner, picnic on one of the islands with Mokoro.  Seat in charter to Maun for onward flight connection to Johannesburg - 1 night at Southern Sun, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg (Bed & Breakfast, Return Airport Shuttle).  Boat transfer from Vilanculos to Marlin Lodge - 5 nights at Marlin Lodge - Luxury Beach Chalet, Benguerra Island, Mozambique (Incl. meals, selected local drinks, laundry, non motorized water sport activities (wind surfing, kayaking and hobiecat sailing). Additional activities based on a min 5 nt stay include a 15 min back, neck and head massage, 1 Dhow sail boat sunset cruise, plus a surprise location picnic. - Specials for Honeymooners: Bush bath, bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, a surprise couple’s gift, and 45min couples massage training session.  Boat transfer to Vilanculos

Please Note: Honeymoon chalets subject to availability

DAYS 1, 2 & 3: SINDABEZI ISLAND, Livingstone, Zambia

Upon arrival in Livingstone, the guests will be met and transferred by road and boat to Sindabezi for 3 romantic nights and days discovering what Livingstone has to offer.

Sindabezi Island is a unique and idyllic camp situated on a very private island on the Zambezi River. It is the only luxury camp in the Victoria Falls region with views across the floodplains of the Zambezi and into the nearby National Park where game such as elephant, impala and wildebeest come to quench their thirst on the banks of the river.

Sindabezi has only five open-sided thatched cottages, allowing guests to soak up the sights and sounds of the African bush in the perfect, pristine setting. Views across the flood plains of the Zambezi and into the nearby National Park complete the experience. They have heated showers, and distinctive ‘loos with a view’ set on a wooden walkway. Although the chalets are perfectly secluded, the island is also ideal for families or groups who would like to consider a private booking. Thanks to our solar panelling, hot water and ambient bedside lighting is assured. The entire Sindabezi Island is also romantically lit with traditional hurricane lamps.

The activities offered at the camp are fully inclusive of an unforgettable visit to the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a boat ride to a nearby deserted island for a picnic lunch. Sunset and sunrise boat cruises on the Zambezi River and canoeing adventures with guides to explore waterways close to the island, guided walks to the Victoria Falls and gorges and fishing on the Zambezi River for a variety of species including the tiger fish are also possible. The lodge offers guided museum tours to Livingstone, spending time with the children of the Tongabezi Trust School as well as an opportunity to experience the people’s market at Marimba, the Zambian way of life or a bicycle tour of a local village with an experienced guide.

Area Description – Livingstone - Livingstone is a historic colonial town most famous for its proximity to the Victoria Falls. The town has experienced a revival in the last decade with the old colonial style buildings which line the shaded main avenue, being renovated and now housing shops, cafes and a variety of local businesses. Livingstone offers a wide range of activities from the challenge of white water rafting and bungy jumping, to the awe-inspiring elephant back safaris and sunset cruises. Livingstone has something for everyone.

The Victoria Falls are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is the largest sheet of falling water on earth - a spellbinding and mesmerising spectacle. The sheer mass of water cascading down the 100m drop across nearly 2km makes  a thunderous roar and creates a magnificent spray of water that can be seen for miles - hence the local name 'mosi oa tunya' meaning 'the smoke that thunders'. Water flow over the Falls varies throughout the year. The river's annual flood season is February to May when the spray can reach a height of over 400m, this is spectacular from above but it makes it very difficult to see the Falls at ground level as it is under a heavy shower/mist. Water levels start dropping in August and are at their lowest October - December when much of the rocky face becomes dry. At times of low water, the falls are best viewed from the Zimbabwe side or from Livingstone Island.

DAYS 4 & 5: CAMP OKUTI, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Guests will depart after breakfast for a road and boat transfer to Kasane Airport, where they will be met by a representative from the charter company and escorted to the plane for the flight to Xakanaxa. Guests will spend 2 nights at Camp Okuti experiencing the famous Moremi Game reserve.

Okuti is located alongside the Maunachira River, as it flows into the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the heart of the Okavango delta, within the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Moremi is a park rich in wildlife and game viewing is consistent year round so it is ideal for the first time visitor to Botswana.

This luxury camp has recently been rebuilt and is designed in the African village style, accommodating a maximum of eighteen guests.  Accommodation is in stylish and spacious units, each on raised platforms and containing en-suite bathrooms, featuring an outdoor shower with an incredible view. Camp Okuti is also extremely family friendly and boasts two family units with two rooms sharing a bathroom. Okuti Camp features an open dining area with stunning views across the lagoon, outdoor boma area and a swimming pool.

Activities offered are game drives in open safari vehicles exploring the diverse range of habitats within the reserve – from open floodplains to belts of mopane woodland. Guests can also venture out onto the open waters of the Okavango by motorboat, visiting the Xakanaxa Lagoon and beyond up to the seasonal heronry at Gadikwe. Moremi Game Reserve offers some of the most spectacular game viewing in Botswana and guests may encounter breeding herds of elephant, a hunting lioness or a sleeping pride of lion, grazing impalas, kudus and much more.

Area Description – Moremi Game Reserve - Moremi Game Reserve is a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary, encompassing the Okavango Delta. The reserve is unfenced and its boundaries are defined naturally by river systems. The vegetation is varied, with dry land complemented by permanent and seasonal swamplands, resulting in an excellent diversity of both wildlife and birdlife. There is a network of game drive routes through the reserve as well as access to the permanent delta waterways in Xakanaxa where boating can be enjoyed (not available from lodges in the Khwai area).

Moremi is amongst the best game reserves in Africa for viewing the endangered African wild dog. Xakanaxa is home to a resident herd of several hundred buffalo whose range covers the territories of at least 4 prides of lion which may often be seen flanking the ever moving herd. Breeding herds of elephant move between their browsing areas in the mopane forests and the fresh water of the Okavango. Red lechwe are one of the more unusual antelope species commonly found here. Game is more concentrated around the permanent water during the dry season (Apr - Oct) with it becoming very hot in the later months. The heronries become active as the migrant birds return to Botswana from September through November, and general bird watching is excellent throughout the summer months. The rainy season (Nov - Apr) invigorates the lush scenery with wild flowers, dramatic thundershowers, spectacular sunsets and the birthing season brings great predator and prey interaction.

Please note that activities are restricted within the national park in accordance with government rules and regulations. These include no driving off-road, no walking and no driving after dark.

DAYS 6 & 7: KANANA CAMP, Okavango Delta

Following the morning activity (time permitting) the guests will be transferred by light aircraft to Kanana. Enjoy 2 nights exploring the idyllic waterways of the Okavango.

Kanana Camp is set in the south western delta amongst grass covered islands formed by fertile eroded termite hills dotted with fig, palm and jackal berry trees. The Kanana area encompasses a necklace of islands on the Xudum River, northeast of Pom Pom lagoon and is incredibly picturesque with winding waterways meandering through open lagoons.

This traditional camp has an intimate and personal atmosphere, built among spectacular shady trees of ebony, acacia and sausage tree. It offers eight large safari style tents equipped with tasteful furnishing and private en-suite bathrooms. The main lodge area is on raised decking encircling the trees and offers a dining and sitting area, a cocktail bar and a refreshing plunge pool.

Activities at Kanana include day and night game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, game viewing on mokoro excursions, guided walks, fishing, motor boating and sunset cruises. The waterways are lined with reeds and dotted with papyrus and tree islands in this picturesque and tranquil part of the delta, water levels vary throughout the year and therefore the focus of activities. The camp managers will advise guests on the best options during their stay. A wide variety of game frequent the islands around Kanana Camp including impala, lechwe, leopard, lion and elephant and you may be lucky to see sitatunga whilst boating.

Birding all year round is exceptional with regular sightings of Pels Fishing Owl amongst many others. Kanana Camp is one of the few camps in the Delta to have access to a private heronry where many migratory water birds come to nest from July onwards. Birds you will encounter at the heronry include marabou, yellow-bill and open-bill storks. The sight of thousands of nesting birds is mesmerising and an experience you will not forget.

Area Description – Okavango Delta - The Okavango Delta is one of the world's largest inland deltas situated in the middle of the largest stretch of continuous sand in the world - the Kalahari basin. This oasis in the middle of the desert is a rich yet fragile ecosystem, providing a life source for an incredible variety of wildlife. A wealth of species have adapted to the contrasting conditions created by living in the harsh Kalahari desert which is transformed annually with the arrival of the delta flood waters originating in Angola.

The Okavango wetland encompasses Moremi Game Reserve and surrounding regions divided into areas known as Private Concessions. These concessions are wildlife management areas, carefully administrated  to balance the growing  community's development and conservation, whilst empowering citizens through sustainable tourism. Many of the exclusive lodges in Botswana are situated within these concessions in the delta, providing an unparalleled wildlife experience - exclusive and remote, avoiding mass tourism and exploitation.

Flood levels fluctuate dramatically throughout the year, with high water levels peaking in the central Okavango during the dry winter months and water levels at their lowest during the later summer months, contrary to the seasonal rainfall.  The landscape, activities and game viewing vary considerably throughout the delta depending on your location, the season and flood levels. Some areas have larger tracts of permanent dry land which generally means there is more focus on land based activities (game drives) and big game viewing. Lodges situated on islands deep in the delta concentrate more on water activities such as mokoro excursions, walking, boating, fishing and bird watching. Those lodges situated on the outer fringes of the delta, referred to as the 'seasonal' delta, offer varied experiences at different times of the year - more water based during high flood levels and more land based as the flood recedes.

Game is more concentrated around the permanent water during the dry season (Apr - Oct) with it becoming very hot in the later months. The heronries become active as the migrant birds return to Botswana from September through November, and general bird watching is excellent throughout the summer months. The rainy season (Nov - Apr) invigorates the lush scenery with wild flowers, dramatic thundershowers, spectacular sunsets and the birthing season brings great predator and prey interaction.

DAY 8: SOUTHERN SUN HOTEL: O.R.TAMBO International Airport

Following the morning activity at Kanana (time permitting) the guests will be transferred to the airstrip for a seat in charter to Maun for their onward international flight to Johannesburg. Back to reality for 1 night at the Southern Sun Hotel.

The Southern Sun O. R. Tambo International Airport Hotel is conveniently located a mere 500 metres from South Africa’s busiest airport. The hotel provides guests with a very warm welcome and is an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers.

The hotel offers a range of services and facilities with an energetic and international ambience. The 336 guest rooms are spacious and have a every modern comfort. The Bernoullis Restaurant offers an extensive selection of International cuisine’s from both the buffet and a la carte menu, while the wine bar is the perfect setting for a pre-dinner drink.

Due to the busy road network surrounding the airport, access to the hotel is provided by a courtesy shuttle bus that departs every 15 minutes.

DAYS 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13: MARLIN LODGE, Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Following a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast the clients will check in for the international flight to Vilanculous.  Upon arrival in Vilanculous, the guests will be met by representative from Marlin Lodge and escorted to the beach for a 30 minute boat transfer to Marlin Lodge. 5 glorious romantic nights and fun filled days on this tropical island.

Marlin Lodge is situated on the southwest shore of Benguerra Island, the second largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago off the coast of Mozambique.

This unspoilt area offers some of the finest scuba diving sites and some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world. The lodge comprises of 17 individual chalets connected by elevated walkways and each offering en-suite facilities, their own veranda and a wooden walkway leading down to the beach directly in front of each chalet. Experienced chefs prepare dinners, consisting of a wide array of seafood specialties. The water temperature ranges between 23°C and 26°C. This makes outings of scuba diving and snorkeling combined with a picnic lunch on one of the many beautiful island beach locations very popular. Other activities include ocean-ski paddling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing and island drive: Introductory 15 min back, neck and head massage and 1 Dhow sail boat sunset cruise with cocktail, plus a surprise location picnic.

Area Description - Bazaruto Archipelago - Located off the coast between Inhambane and Vilanculos, the Archipelago consists of four main Islands Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magarugue and Santa Carolina. Freshwater lakes, sand dunes, 180 species of birds, Suni antelope and even fresh water Crocodiles all contributed to the Archipelago being declared a National park in 1971. Scuba diving, deep–sea fishing, sailing and crystal white beaches are available only to the guests who visit the exclusive private lodges and to avoid the occasional high winds and powerful currents, all these tourist facilities are located on the landward side of the islands. The luxury lodges with superior facilities and services, enable guests to realize the full potential of their visit to these idyllic, romantic islands. The Bazaruto Archipelago Islands are not for those whose idea of a holiday is shopping, but home to spectacular marine life, pristine scenery and a sense of blissful isolation

DAY 14: VILANCUL0S: Departure

Following a last leisurely breakfast and walk on the beach, the guests will be transferred back to the main land by boat in time for international flight connection.

***END OF ARRANGEMENTS***

Excludes

Additional optional activities at Sinbabezi Island and Marlin Lodge

Victoria Falls Entry Fees US$20.00 per person per entry

Spa treatments other than those specified above

Additional meals and drinks at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

International flights JNB / LIV, MUB / JNB / VNX, VNX / JNB (Approximate cost US$1250 – 1500)

Premium imported wines, champagnes, spirits & liqueurs where drinks are included

Visas & Vaccinations – Please check with your local embassy

Errors and omissions

Nett US$ Package Price:  Based on min 2 pax:

Please note that where a booking crosses over 2 different rate periods e.g. Oct & Nov, neither rate is applicable – please request a special quote

The above rate is subject to change due to major currency fluctuations and fuel surcharges

Rates subject to availability

Please Note -

It is a condition of booking with Safari Destinations that each client be adequately covered by comprehensive travel and medical insurance.

See booking procedures, terms and conditions on the last page of this document.

GENERAL NOTES

• Road and air transfers and activities are quoted on a seat basis (shared) unless otherwise requested or specified.  Passengers may have various stops en-route to a destination. The transfer or charter company reserves the right to specify departure and arrival times.  Private charters can be requested at an additional cost.
• Passengers weighing over 100kg should please advise us at the time of booking as we may need to cost in an additional seat on internal flights for your safety and comfort.
  • There are strict luggage restrictions in place on any itinerary which includes light aircraft transfers for safety reasons. Luggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage, is restricted to 20 kg per person travelling (soft bags only) on seat rates.
  • All quotes exclude international flights and visa costs. The onus is upon the guests to ensure that passports and visas are valid for the countries visited.
  • The costs are subject to change at any time due to fluctuations in fuel costs, taxes, levies, government regulations, rate of exchange and factors that are imposed upon us by our suppliers that are beyond or control.
  • Please advise us of the ages of children (under 18) travelling, together with their date of birth, at the time of booking as not all lodges accept children and there may be restrictions or conditions applicable.
  • Please request any optional additional activities at the time of booking, specifically in Livingstone or Victoria Falls e.g. sunset cruise. We recommend that activities are booked in advance to guarantee availability.
  • Please allow a minimum 2 - 3 hours connection time in Johannesburg for international flights. Where you require us to book onward flights, please advise  guests names in full as per their passport together with international arrival and departure details at the time of booking so that we can allow for this connection time accordingly.
  • Please note that Botswana is a Malaria area. Anti-malaria precautions should be commenced prior to departure. Please consult your doctor for specific advice.
  • There is no or limited electricity and no cell phone coverage in the camps and lodges excluding major towns and cities.
  • Please note that most camps & lodges in Botswana do not have double beds.  Twin beds are pushed together to make up a double room.
  • Although every effort is made to adhere to schedules the company reserves the right and in fact is obliged to occasionally change routes and camps on safaris as dictated by changing conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Please notify us in advance of any special dietary requirements and / or medical conditions.
  • We wish to draw your attention to the fact that there are certain inherent risks involved when on a safari.

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