13 Days Under Southern African Skies Tour Package

Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Priced From: $8,815 pp.dbl.occ.
Dates: Nov, Dec, Jan, Mar - May, Jul, Aug, Oct - Dec

In true Connoisseur style, your adventure includes the services of a top specialist guide and immersion in the richest wildlife viewing areas in both Botswana and South Africa. Program highlights include interacting with semi-habituated elephants, spotting game by air on scenic flights between most destinations and sleeping under the stars in a luxurious safari camp.

Day 2: Johannesburg

Settle in at your lovely hotel situated within the Waterfall Estate, a 494-acre country estate. This evening's welcome dinner hosted by provides a perfect opportunity to meet your fellow travellers. Tonight's festivities includes a guest speaker who introduces you to South Africa's fascinating history.
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Day 3: Johannesburg/Maun, Botswana

Fly to Maun in Botswana and transfer to your luxurious safari camp, Baines' Camp, where five elevated suites line the banks of the Boro River. The four-poster beds are fully mobile, giving you the choice to slumber underneath a star-filled African sky. This afternoon, choose from the available wildlife viewing activities.
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Days 4-5: Okavango Delta

Situated on a private concession neighboring the famed Moremi Game Reserve, the area is superb for viewing all animal and bird species. Spend two Day exploring this lush oasis by land and water. A unique Baines' feature is an educational experience with a group of semi-habituated African elephants, a rare chance to encounter these magnificent creatures face to face. The unending African sky and the beauty of the Delta provide a breathtaking setting for a picnic under the shade of the sausage trees.

Activities and game viewing options at Baines' Camp include water safaris at the gentle pace of a poled mokoro (dugout canoe) or the faster speed of a shaded motorboat (both offered seasonally), bush walks or game drives in open vehicles. Walking safaris are offered to explore on foot with skilled, armed professional guides.
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Day 6: Okavango Delta/Chobe National Park

Fly to Chobe National Park where Chobe Chilwero lodge offers unparalleled panoramic views across the islands and flood plains. The lodge's thatch-roof bungalows include a large bath, indoor and outdoor showers, private garden with hammock, and a private balcony. Between game drives, enjoy the split-level swimming pool, library and curio shop.
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Day 7: Chobe National Park
Take part in a full Day of wildlife viewing on morning and afternoon safari drives in open vehicles and on river cruises. The park's lush, water-fed landscape is home to the largest concentration of elephant in Africa, as well as hippo, buffalo, antelope and lion. A sundowner cruise offers unparalleled views of a spectacular sunset over the river.
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Day 8: Chobe National Park/Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe/

Travel overland, crossing the border into Zimbabwe for a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Later, board a flight to Johannesburg where the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
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Day 9: Johannesburg/Kruger National Park

Experience the bygone Day of a classic tented safari. Ngala Tented Camp is internationally renowned for its sophisticated tented accommodation in tranquil African bush surrounds. It is comprised of six luxurious tented suites on raised platforms, each suite cleverly designed to incorporate existing trees, thereby minimizing its environmental impact. Mature indigenous shade trees form a cool, luxurious canopy over the camp. The swimming pool, merging with the contours of the riverbank, is perfect for idle afternoon game viewing. After a pre-dinner game drive, return to your comfortable tent overlooking the seasonal Timbavati riverbed.
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Days 10-11: Kruger National Park

Two full Day of game drives and bush walks show you the spectacular variety of wildlife the Kruger is famous for. Your exploration by open safari vehicle, both Day and night, reveals unbridled wildlife. Accompanied by an expert ranger, bush walks are an opportunity to learn how to track and identify signs of game. Warm afternoons relaxing by the swimming pool and evening sundowners complete your African safari experience. Your farewell dinner marks an unforgettable conclusion to your adventure in the bush.
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Day 12: Kruger National Park/Johannesburg/

Depart for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, you are assisted in collecting any stored luggage. The Premier Lounge is available to passengers and offers a quiet place for relaxation before boarding your homebound flight.
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Day 13: USA or Canada

Connect with your onward flight.

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