13 Days Under Southern African Skies Tour Package

Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Priced From: $8,815 pp.dbl.occ.
Dates: 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.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: USA or Canada/Johannesburg, South Africa
Depart on an overnight flight to Johannesburg.

Day 2: Johannesburg
Settle in at your lovely hotel situated in Johannesburg's most exclusive suburb. 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/Okavango Delta
Fly to Maun in Botswana and transfer to your luxurious safari camp, Baines' Camp, where five elevated suites offer expansive views over the permanent water 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 days exploring this lush oasis by land and water. A unique Baines' opportunity is an educational experience with a nearby group of semi-habituated African elephant, 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) or game drives in open vehicles. Walking safaris are offered to explore on foot with skilled, armed professional guides.
Living with Elephants: introduces the children of Ngamiland to their natural heritage through positive interaction with a trio of orphaned elephant.
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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 and private garden with hammock. Between game drives, enjoy the split-level swimming pool, library and curio shop or choose from a wide variety of available spa and hydrotherapy treatments from the full service spa.
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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/ Johannesburg
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/Ngala Private Game Reserve
Experience the bygone days 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, and 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.
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Days 10-11: Ngala Private Game Reserve
Two additional days on safari on game drives and bush walks show you the spectacular variety of wildlife that this region, bordering the world renowned Kruger National Park, 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: Ngala/Johannesburg/USA or Canada
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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