BOTSWANA - THE OKAVANGO
& LINYANTI INDEPENDENT ITINERARY:
Linyanti Reserve (Two Nights)
Tauck’s fly-in Botswana Safari visits two reserves in
Botswana, one of Africa’s premier sites for wildlife viewing; it
is escorted, but not by a Tauck Director. Following breakfast on
the final day of South Africa: An Elegant Adventure, travel
overland from Victoria Falls to Kasane, where a short flight
takes you to the massive 275,000-acre Linyanti Reserve. The
region’s habitat diversity makes it a haven for wildlife, and it
is famous for lions and enormous herds of elephants.
Activities and Wildlife
Day and night game drives spot zebras, sables, impalas,
wildebeest, giraffes, lions, baboons, monkeys, leopards,
cheetahs, bush-babies, hyenas, and elephants.
Jao Reserve (Two Nights)
Another short flight takes you to the Jao Reserve in the
Okavango Delta region, a private reserve bordering on the Moremi
Game Reserve – one of Botswana’s best kept secrets. From May
through late September, the floods arrive and the floodplains
fill; from October to April, the floodplains turn into savanna
grasslands.
Wildlife Viewing
A variety of habitats ensures interesting and diverse game
viewing. Depending on the water levels, wildlife includes prides
of lions, cheetahs and leopards, along with zebras, wildebeest,
red lechwe, and hippos. Abundant waterfowl might include eagles,
vultures, egrets, raptors and one of the world’s largest owls,
the rare Pel’s Fishing Owl.
Your safari ends with a flight to Johannesburg on day 5,
arriving at approximately 8:00 PM; flights home should be booked
after 11:00 PM. Additional hotel nights can be arranged at The
Westcliff upon request.
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Botswana is a landlocked country located within the heart of
Southern Africa, home to the lush wetlands of the Okavango
Delta, Africa’s premier site for wildlife viewing; Tauck’s
fly-in Botswana safari ends in Johannesburg.
A Typical Day On Safari...
begins with a 5:00 AM wake-up call, one of the best times of
the day for viewing wildlife, including zebras, lions, elephants
and hippotamuses. A continental breakfast is followed by a game
drive, with a return to the camp around 10:00 AM for brunch.
You’ll have several hours of leisure in the camp before
“Afternoon Tea,” served prior to a late afternoon game drive. A
typical sundowner (happy hour) is served in the bush on this
drive. If game viewing is good, you’ll have an opportunity for
this afternoon’s game drive to turn into an exciting night game
drive, returning to the camp after dark. The day is not over
quite yet – pre-dinner drinks in the pub are followed by a
bountiful dinner, with coffee and liqueurs served at the
campfire.
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2008
DEPARTURE DATES & RATES |
5 Days from $2,520* plus airfare
All Meals Included
June 26 – October 30
*Land Price + On-Tour Air (4 flights) = Total per person
Double $3640 + $1200 = $4840
Single $4216 + $1200 = $5416
Group size limited to 20! All departures are limited to 20
guests to ensure a more intimate safari experience!
Triples are not available.
Price includes land transfer from Victoria Falls to Kasane, four
nights in tented camps, local beverages, game drives, guide
services, and 4 flights.
Airfare to Victoria Falls and from Johannesburg is additional
and is not included in your tour package price; ask upon
booking.
Note: This tour is available only at the conclusion of
South Africa: An Elegant Adventure; it is not accompanied by a
Tauck Director, but is escorted by English-speaking local
guides. Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel
nights and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Plan.
Note: High demand and limited capacity of Botswana camps
necessitate high cancellation fees; the remote location of camps
requires expensive transportation should medical care or
evacuation become necessary – adequate coverage is required; see
Guest Protection in General Information. Children over the age
of 8 are welcome.
2009 RATES
5 Days From $2,630* PLUS AIRFARE (All Meals Included)
Begins Victoria Falls
Following South Africa: An Elegant Adventure
January - May
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (5
flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON |
Double $2630
+ $1260 = $3890
Single $3294 + $1260
= $4554 |
June - November
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (5
flights) =
TOTAL PER PERSON |
Double $3394
+ $1296 = $4690
Single $4058 + $1296 = $5354 |
- Group size limited to 20! All departures are limited to
20 guests to ensure a more intimate safari experience!
- Triples are not available
- Price includes land transfer from Victoria Falls
to Kasane, four nights in tented camps, local beverages,
game drives, guide services, and 5 flights.
- Airfare to Victoria Falls and from Johannesburg is
additional and is not included in your tour package price;
please ask upon booking.
- Note: This tour is available only at the conclusion of
South Africa: An Elegant Adventure; it is not accompanied by
a Tauck Director, but is escorted by English-speaking local
guides. Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel
nights and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Plan
- Note: High demand and limited capacity of Botswana camps
necessitate high cancellation fees; the remote location of
camps requires expensive transportation should medical care
or evacuation become necessary - adequate coverage is
required; see Guest Protection in General Information.
Children over the age of 8 are welcome.
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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS |
Accommodations in Linyanti
Accommodations will be at one of three camps – DumaTau,
Selinda or Savuti. Each camp is comparable; all tents include
private en suite facilities with showers, flush toilets and
hot-and-cold running water. DumaTau overlooks a lagoon, built on
raised decks; Selinda features a thatched lodge and dining area
with views of a hippo pool; and Savuti offers game viewing from
its own waterhole.
Accommodations in Jao Reserve
Stay at Tubu Tree Camp, Kwetsani Camp, Seba Camp or Jacana
Camp, traditional tented safari camps built on raised wooden
platforms for viewing the area’s rich wildlife. Private decks
and en suite bathroom facilities ensure your comfort during your
stay.
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