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Full Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
On arrival in Maun, after clearing customs and immigration, collect your luggage and proceed to the Arrivals Hall. On arrival, after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met and assisted to your scheduled charter flight to Kalahari Plains Camp where you will stay for three nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.
Day 2
Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Kalahari Plains Camp. Game drives and walks unlock the fascinating wildlife and captivating culture of this area.
Twice daily game drives or full-day excursions take place in open 4×4 vehicles and directed towards the seasonal movements of the wildlife.
An interpretive, guided “Bushman Walk” led by camp staff members who hail from the San Bushman clans of the area provides insights into their traditional lifestyles through dress, activities and a short walk (800 metres) in the immediate camp area.
The Kalahari is famous for its clear night skies, and with no light pollution it is the ideal spot from which to view the incredible formations of the stars and planets. Our guides are also known to dabble with astronomy and will take you on a tour through the constellations.
Day 3
Day 4
After breakfast and a morning activity you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Little Vumbura Plains Camp where you will stay for two nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity
Day 5
Enjoy a full day of game viewing activities at Little Vumbura Plains Camp. Due to its location, Little Vumbura offers a number of ways to observe the spectacular wildlife of this diverse concession.
Morning and afternoon game drives in open 4×4 Land Rovers allow you to get close to animals in the savannah areas where lion, leopard, elephant, sable and buffalo along with extensive plains game roam. While night drives with spotlights allow you to find those nocturnal animals you wouldn’t see during the day. Porcupine, aardwolf, serval, large spotted genet and lesser bushbaby are just some of these.
Explore the Okavango by traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) often providing up close and personal sightings of tiny frogs and exciting birdlife. Water-level dependent, boating is another idyllic form of water wildlife viewing. Sights of hippo and crocodile are common in the waterways.
A nature walk with a skilled, armed guide is a wonderful way of getting close to nature and observing the smaller creatures and plants you miss when traveling by vehicle. (on request and subject to availability of a qualified guide)
Visit one of the traditional villages of the Okavango Community Trust, meet the people and learn about the local culture. (additional cost)
Fishing with a limited supply of basic equipment is on offer seasonally on a catch-and-release basis.
Day 6
After breakfast and a morning activity you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Savuti Camp where you will stay for three nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.
Day 7
Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Savuti Camp. Due to the location on the Savute Channel and in the Linyanti Concession, Savuti has spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. Game viewing tops the agenda here.
Morning and afternoon game drives in open 4 x 4 Land Rovers reveal the rich wildlife of the area where predators and elephant are often the highlight. Plains game and diverse birdlife also offer fantastic sightings. While night drives with spotlights allow you to find those nocturnal animals you wouldn’t see during the day. These often include lesser bushbaby, spring hare, aardwolf, serval, large spotted genet and, if you are extremely lucky, the elusive pangolin!
Nature walks with skilled, armed guides are wonderful ways of getting close to nature and observing the smaller things you miss when traveling by vehicle. (depending on availability of a qualified guide)
There are a number of platforms and hides from which to view and photograph animals and birds. One of the best hides is right at the source of the Savute Channel, from which many species of game and birdlife can be seen.
Water levels permitting, explore the Linyanti River by boat or barge, the latter perfect for picnics or sundowners or searching out those elusive birds so prevalent in the channels.
Seasonal fishing is permitted on a catch-and-release basis. The camp has a small stock of basic rods and reels.
Birding is outstanding here, from Okavango specials to mopane woodland species. The Savute Channel is famous for its high concentration of eagles and raptors; this area is internationally recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area).
Day 8
Day 9
After breakfast and a morning activity you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled lcharter flight to Maun. Connect with your flight to Johannesburg. Alternatively, extend your stay with an extension to Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park
Included / Not Included
Included
All Meals
Two scheduled activities per day
Local brand drinks included
Drink inclusions may differ between camps/lodges
Laundry
Accommodations taxes, the applicable tourism levies and all relevant value added tax, or government sales tax
Excluded
All circuit charter flights and applicable taxes
All road transfer where applicable
Any scheduled commercial flights and related taxes
Cancellation, baggage, travel, and medical insurance
All premium imported drinks and champagne
Any government taxes, levies, fuel, or industry increases beyond our control
Visas and associated fees
Staff gratuities
Any items of personal nature