Overview
SouthAfrica
Programme Overview
Duration: 6 days
Discover the beautiful Botswana by spending time at two exclusive lodges nestled in the wilderness, with superior game viewing opportunities.
Highlights: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp, Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive Botswana
Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa and continue onto Stanley’s Camp, Botswana
Please note that South Africa immigrations require you to have two completely blank visa pages in your passport per entry; without this you will be denied entry.
On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, please clear customs and immigration and collect your luggage.
Proceed through into the Arrivals Hall where a representative will meet and assist you with your onward flight to Botswana.
On arrival at Maun Airport, you will be transferred to your onward shared light aircraft transfer to Stanley's Camp. Estimated flying time to Stanley's Camp is approximately 15 minutes.
Kindly note, however, that all inter-camp flights are subject to multiple pick ups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time.
Set in an amphitheatre of ebony and sausage trees on the southern tip of Chief's Island, Stanley's Camp sits amidst 260,000 acres of untamed and untrammeled African bush.
Bordering the southern section of the famous Moremi Game Reserve this private concession is located in seasonal delta. The floodwaters arrive around June, although there is often navigable water all year round due to the presence of the Boro River.
Stanley's is a small luxury camp consisting of eight classic styled safari tents raised on wooden decking. Each safari tent features en-suite facilities as well as a private balcony. Hammocks and Morris chairs offer the perfect means of relaxaton in the African sunshine. The main building is raised on decking and offers expansive views over the surrounding floodplains. There is also a refreshing swimming pool to cool off in the African bush.
The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy a game viewing activity with an experienced ranger.
Overnight: Stanley’s Camp
Meal Plan: L,D
DAY 2
Stanley’s Camp
The day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer.
Activities include wonderful game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles, informative walking safaris with an armed professional guide as well as serene mokoro excursions* along the narrow channels of the Delta. The unique and educational elephant interaction is available where guests have the opportunity of interacting with a herd of three semi-habituated elephants in their natural environment.
* subject to water levels
Overnight: Stanley’s Camp
Meal Plan: B,L,D
DAY 3
Stanleys Camp - Chobe Chilwero
Time permitting enjoy a morning game viewing activity. After breakfast you will be transferred to Stanley’s airstrip.
Depart Stanley's Camp by Mack Air shared light aircraft transfer to Kasane. The departure time will be advised to you locally by the camp management. Estimated flying time to Kasane is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Kindly note, however, that all inter-camp flights are subject to multiple pick ups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time.
On arrival at the Kasane International Airport, a lodge representative will meet and transfer you the short distance to the lodge.
Deep in the heart of the Botswana wilderness lies Chobe Chilwero Lodge, one of the most enchanting places on earth.
Relax in luxurious thatched cottages, with modern freestanding baths, indoor and outdoor showers, terrace and private garden with hammock overlooking the magnificent Chobe River.
The main public area includes a lounge and dining room, which are linked to outdoor viewing patios. The spa offers a range of spa and hydrotherapy treatments from both the Thalgo and Africology ranges. The lodge also boasts a split-level swimming pool, library, curio shop and a communications centre, which offers telephone, fax and internet access.
The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy a game viewing activity on offer.
Overnight: Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Meal Plan: B,L,D
DAY 4
Chobe Chilwero
Today is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer.
Enjoy thrilling guided game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles that bring you to the heart of Africa's largest concentration of elephants, as well as hippos, buffalos, puku, antelope, lions and other creatures that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Or join one of the acclaimed guides on a wondrous water safari on specially adapted motorboats.
Overnight: Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Meal Plan: B,L,D
DAY 5
Chobe Chilwero
Today is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer.
Enjoy thrilling guided game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles that bring you to the heart of Africa's largest concentration of elephants, as well as hippos, buffalos, puku, antelope, lions and other creatures that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Or join one of the acclaimed guides on a wondrous water safari on specially adapted motorboats.
Overnight: Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Meal Plan: B,L,D
DAY 6
Depart Botswana
Time permitting enjoy a morning game viewing activity. After breakfast you will be transferred from the lodge to the Kasane International Airport for a shared light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport. Estimated flying time to Maun is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kindly note, however, that all inter-camp flights are subject to multiple pick ups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time.
Depart Maun on a scheduled flight to Johannesburg. On arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport, a representative will meet and assist you to check-in with your onward flight.
Meal Plan: B