Classic Mobile Safari in Botswana

THE BOTSWANA HEMINGWAY SAFARI
13 days & 12 nights of luxury on safari

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The ultimate in mobile luxury, delivering the most memorable and intimate experience of the African wilderness and wildlife. Guests are accommodated in fully serviced tented luxury. This safari features East African safari-style tents, comfortable linen-clad beds with down duvets, pillows and thick mattresses, teak furniture and sophisticated accessories, including canvas wardrobes and bedside lamps. En-suite flush toilets, hot bucket showers, generous towels and grooming products created specially for these safaris add elegance and panache to days spent exploring the African wilderness. The bush cuisine served on these safaris is delicious and innovatively prepared by our guides and camp staff, who are trained by professional chefs. Three-course dinners are accompanied by fine wines. The staff to guest ratio is one to one to ensure the highest of standards, even in the heart of the African bush.

Itinerary
DAY 1: VICTORIA FALLS
You will be met at Victoria Falls airport and transferred to the Victoria Falls Hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to pursue the various optional excursions available at Victoria Falls. Meet your safari guide at 17:00 in the foyer of the Victoria Falls hotel for a comprehensive safari briefing and welcome cocktail before we enjoy the African Spectacular Tribal Dancing and a welcome dinner. We spend the night at the gracious Victoria Falls Hotel.

DAYS 2 & 3: SERONDELA, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast we visit the spectacular falls before proceeding overland by land cruiser to Serondela in the north of Chobe National Park where we will be welcomed by the safari camp staff. This area provides us with superb game viewing drives, whilst birding too is excellent. We also have the opportunity to enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Chobe River. We spend two nights at our Hemingway's mobile camp in the Serondela area with a full complement of staff to cater for you.

DAYS 4 & 5: SAVUTE, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast we proceed to Savute Elephant Camp. Savute is world-renowned for its large concentrations of game and a strong and stable population of predators. Accommodation is in 12 luxurious twin bedded tents with private timber decks. Savute is known for its exciting year-round game viewing and excellent birding. A treasury of San (Bushman) rock paintings preserved at various sites a short distance from the camp are a special attraction.

DAYS 6 & 7: MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Today we head south-east to the north gate (Khwai) region of the Moremi Game Reserve, reputed to be Africa's most beautiful reserve. Here, our Hemingway's mobile camp will have been pre-erected by the camp staff. We enjoy two days of game viewing in this area and spend the nights at our fully serviced camp.

DAY 8 & 9: OKAVANGO DELTA
After breakfast we proceed to the Xakanaxa Lagoon on the eastern extremity of the Okavango Delta where we arrive at Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp in time for lunch. Our two overnights are at superb Nxabega in luxury elevated East African style safari tents with en-suite facilities.

DAYS 10 - 12: CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE
After breakfast we fly by light aircraft to Deception Valley in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Here we will meet up again with our safari guide, vehicle, and camp staff who will already have set up our Hemingway's mobile camp in the valley. The days are spent exploring the Central Kalahari on extensive game drives with three evenings spent at our pre-erected camp.

DAY 13: MAUN
After breakfast we fly by light aircraft to Maun Airport where the safari ends.

This safari can operate in reverse and depends on local conditions

Group size: min 2 max 7 guests, guaranteeing a window seat throughout the duration of the safari.

Costs:
Please contact us for a detailed quote.

Included: 6 nights in fully serviced luxury mobile camp, 1 night at the famous Victoria Falls Hotel, 2 nights at Savute Elephant Camp, 2 nights at Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp, 1 nigth at Deception Valley Lodge, scheduled charter flights as per itinerary, a guided visit to the Victoria Falls, boat cruise on the Chobe River, Botswana Park fees, all meals and drinks while on safari (from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 13), airport transfers at Victoria Falls, guaranteed window seat, game viewing with open 4x4 safari vehicles, night drive in the Kalahari, Traditional Dance Show in Victoria Falls.

Excluded: International flights, airport and departure taxes, visa costs, personal expenses, gratuities, comprehensive travel insurance.

Activities:
Game viewing by open 4x4 vehicle, boat cruises, mokoro excursions, walking.

Best season:
Depending on what you would like to see and do, will dictate the best time of the year to visit Botswana. The winter months (May to August) are good for game viewing where the summer months (September to April) offer spectacular scenery and also the best birdlife as the migratory birds return from up north (central Africa and Europe) to breed in their thousands in specific places such as the islands in the Okavango Delta.

Map of The Hemingway's Safari route:


Extend your stay: to Cape Town, South Africa
One of the most beautiful cities and regions in the world should not be missed when visiting southern Africa.

Suggested lodges:
A range of top quality hotels and guesthouses are available in Cape Town. Please click here for more detail.

Cost of extension:
Flights from Maun or Victoria Falls to Cape Town via Johannesburg and accommodation in Cape Town can be organized by ourselves. Please contact us for a detailed quote on this extension.

Term and conditions: Please read our terms and conditions for more information on how to book, travel insurance, cancellation fees, baggage and other important subjects.

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