Suggested Holiday Itinerary
Summary Of The Route and Costs
Located in stunning locations, each property featured on this 8 night itinerary is completely individual in its design but all have the same aim - to allow guests to have a 'real' experience and enjoy a more natural kind of luxury in lodges that have a strong commitment to conservation and responsible tourism. The real advantage however is by combining the properties, which are all within the Sanctuary portfolio, you get a special discounted rate everywhere.
Begin with 3 nights at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, set on the edge of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Enjoy a walking tour of the Falls, canoeing, sundowner cruises, or game drives in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles to experience the land as it was when Livingstone first made his way across the ridge and witnessed 'the smoke that thunders'.
Cross the mighty Zambezi River and enter Botswana, and spend 2 nights at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero - a luxurious retreat where guests can relax in the split-level swimming pool, unwind with a pampering session in the spa or enjoy the gourmet food that the lodge has become known for. Game drives in open-sided 4x4 vehicles bring the grey giants of Chobe into easy reach as they drink and frolic at the water's edge in their boisterous herds.
Finally, a scenic flight takes you across country to the heart of the Okavango Delta. Sanctuary Baines' Camp is built on raised platforms in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. One of the more unique ways to experience the Delta around Sanctuary Baines' Camp during your 3 night stay here is in one of the locally made dugout canoes, known as mokoros or for the less intrepid, the camp also has motorised speedboats. Morning and evening game drives also get you close up to the Delta's wildlife.
Summary Of The Itinerary
Holiday Title: Experience Botswana with Sanctuary Camps
Countries Visited: Zambia and Botswana
Arrive at Livingstone Airport and clear Customs & Immigration. Collect your luggage, then make your way into the Arrivals Hall, where you will be met by your driver and transferred to Sussi & Chuma by road.
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma is built on a dramatic bend of the Zambezi River in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, 12 kilometres upstream from the world-famous Victoria Falls and provides unrivalled views and exclusivity. Accommodation is in 12 tree-houses, connected by wooden walkways, and the variety of activities on offer will keep you busy during your 3 night stay here.
Victoria Falls - Zambia
This morning, you will be transferred to the Kazungula border post, where you will complete the border formalities and have your passport stamped. You will then be transferred by small speed boat across the Zambezi River to Botswana, where you will present your passport and enter the country. You will then be transferred onto Chobe Chilwero.
Chobe Chilwero Lodge is a luxurious retreat in the heart of the bush on the edge of the Chobe National Park, home to the world's largest remaining population of elephants. Sitting above the Chobe River, the lodge offers unparalleled panoramic views across the islands and floodplains as far across as Namibia. Enjoy guided game drives in an open sided 4x4 safari vehicle in the Park, bringing you within easy reach of Chobe's famous elephants as they drink and frolic at the water's edge in their boisterous herds. Or sip a cocktail while watching an African sunset over the still waters of the Chobe River from the comfort of one of the specially designed riverboats.
Chobe National Park
After breakfast, you will check out of your room and transfer by road to Kasane Airport, where you will be met and assisted with the check in for your flight across to the Delta.
Sanctuary Retreats Seat in Plane Rate (Light Aircraft): Fly from Kasane (BBK) to Baines Camp Airstrip - arrival and departure times to be confirmed
The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to a massive concentration of animals and birdlife. Thousands of elephant and buffalo roam the area, often in large herds, while several thousands hippos navigate their way through the existing channels, or create new ones. As you fly over the Delta you can see the intricate twisting and turning of the waterways and the ever-changing colours where dry land meets the waters of the Delta. Upon landing in the Delta, you will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Sanctuary Baines Camp. The camp is built on raised platforms high above the Boro River in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. With only 6 suites, and star baths and sky beds on your private deck, this is a romantic oasis.
Okavango Delta
After a morning safari activity (time permitting), you will be transferred back to the airstrip, where you will board your flight back to Maun.
Sanctuary Retreats Seat in Plane Rate (Light Aircraft): Fly from Baines Camp Airstrip to Maun (MUB) - arrival and departure times to be confirmed
Example Cost
Holiday Title: Experience Botswana with Sanctuary Camps
Holiday Destination: Holiday to Zambia and Botswana for 8 nights
Passengers: 2 Adults
Example Cost for 2 Adults: * per person sharing.
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