Walking Safari in Botswana & Zimbabwe SOUTH AFRICA BOTSWANA ZIMBABWE 13 Days | May 29 – June 10, 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa | Linyanti, Selinda & Savuti, Botswana | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Hwange, Zimbabwe | Mana Pools, Zimbabwe | Johannesburg, South Africa
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Walking Safari in Botswana & Zimbabwe
SOUTH AFRICA BOTSWANA ZIMBABWE13 Days | May 29 – June 10, 2018
Johannesburg, South Africa | Linyanti, Selinda & Savuti, Botswana | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
Hwange, Zimbabwe | Mana Pools, Zimbabwe | Johannesburg, South Africa
$11,633
Walking Safari in Botswana &
Zimbabwe
SOUTH AFRICA • BOTSWANA • ZIMBABWE13 DAYS • MAY 29 – JUNE 10, 2018
Itinerary29-May Tuesday Johannesburg South Africa So Sun OR Tambo Int’l Airport Hotel
2-Jun Saturday Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Ilala Lodge
3-Jun Sunday Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Ilala Lodge
4-Jun Monday Hwange Zimbabwe Little Makalolo
5-Jun Tuesday Hwange Zimbabwe Little Makalolo
6-Jun Wednesday Hwange Zimbabwe Little Makalolo
7-Jun Thursday Mana Pools Zimbabwe John's Camp
8-Jun Friday Mana Pools Zimbabwe John's Camp
9-Jun Saturday Mana Pools Zimbabwe John's Camp
10-Jun Sunday Johannesburg South Africa Depart
Per Person
This is a sample itinerary and the price is an estimate, used for rough planning purposes only and is subject to change. Actual pricesand availability must be finalized by one of our trip planners who will contact and confirm pricing with all accommodations andoperators.
29 MAY 2018 – JohannesburgStart Safari: O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, South Africa (Arrival Location)
Johannesburg, South AfricaSofiatown. Joburg. Gold Reef City. This is the commercial capital of one of Africa's strongest economic engines,
South Africa. Johannesburg was built on a gold mining town established in the 1800's, and you can still see the
slag heaps within the city limits. If you are focused on a wildlife safari, your time should be kept to a minimum
in Johannesburg. But if you have time to explore the city, it’s definitely worth a stay. Feel the vibe of Soweto, for
example (an acronym for South West Township), then we can organize a fun bike ride that takes you through
the streets of Soweto and gives you a flavor for this colorful and energetic township.
So Sun OR Tambo Int’l Airport HotelThe Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel has a superb location, and is a mere 500 meters
(approximately 1650 feet) from South Africa’s busiest airport, making it an ideal choice for leisure travelers. It
is a landmark hotel in the area and as a Southern Sun hotel, has garnered an excellent reputation over the
years. While this may be a bustling area, the hotel offers a relaxed setting but with all the modern technology
that many travelers require. The 366 guest rooms are spacious and offer a haven of comfort for travelers.
Comfortable, spacious hotel rooms are furnished to include all modern comforts. Southern Sun O.R. Tambo
International Airport Hotel allows guests to enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep without disturbances from the airport
or nearby traffic. Guests can choose from a selection of rooms including luxurious Executive Suites that include
a comfortable working area. Smoking rooms and wheelchair accessible rooms are available on request. The
popular Bernoulli’s Restaurant is renowned for its good food and diners have a choice of a delicious buffet or an
a la carte menu, while the attractive wine bar with its 24-hour buzz is the perfect setting for a pre-dinner drink.
Numerous activities are available, at additional cost, while in Johannesburg. Tours of Pretoria and Soweto are
available as well as visits to the De Wildt Cheetah Center, the Apartheid Museum and Sterkfontein and
Maropeng. Please advise if any of these activities are of interest for further descriptions, availability and
pricing.
IncludedAccommodation, breakfast, 500mb per day of complimentary wireless internet service, airport shuttle
AmenitiesAir Conditioning, Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Pool, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi,
Workout Room
Available at an Additional CostRestaurant dining, bar, day spa and salon, room service, laundry (next day), Pretoria City tour, Soweto
Township tour, Apartheid Museum, DeWildt Cheetah Centre, Sterkfontein Caves, Maropeng ? Cradle of
Humankind, Origins Centre, Elephant Educational at Hartbeespoort Dam
Linyanti, Selinda & Savuti, BotswanaLocated between the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, the Linyanti and Selinda private concessions,
and the Savuti Channel are characterized by a lagoon system similar to the Okavango Delta’s. The Linyanti and
Selinda concessions are located in close proximity to two permanent rivers: the Linyanti River (Linyanti) and
the Kwando River (Selinda). The rivers are prized sources of water for the surrounding wildlife, drawing
migrations from drier areas for fantastic game-viewing. Slightly south of Linyanti and Selinda is the Savuti
Channel – a famously unpredictable channel which is by turns flowing and dry independent of rainy seasons.
Since the last dry spell, which ended in 2008, the Savuti has been restored to a watery haven for elephants,
water birds, and aquatic life. Each of these three regions is surrounded by open grassland, riverine forest,
mixed woodland, and water which draw and sustain a variety of wildlife such as impala, kudu, giraffe, zebras,
reedbuck, steenbok, warthog, baboon and vervet monkeys, lion, spotted hyena, and leopards. Enormous herds
of buffalo and elephant are also a highlight of this area. Game drives in open four-wheel-drive-vehicles with
naturalists and game cruising on the river by boat provide opportunities for excellent wildlife viewing and
birding, as well.
Selinda Explorers CampSelinda Explorers Camp is poised in a remote, treasured location on the famous Selinda Spillway. As the lifeline
of the Selinda Reserve, the Selinda Spillway is a crucial gathering point for the wildlife of this pristine 320,000-
acre reserve. The intention of Selinda Explorers Camp is to offer a quality wildlife experience, while allowing
guests to explore outside of the vehicle, by foot and canoe. This classic camp, consisting of four custom-
designed tents, transports us back to authentic safaris, but with a modern twist and hospitality. Subtly placed
under the shade of the riverine forest, the camp is designed in the style of the early explorers both in philosophy
and practice. Whiling away afternoons under the canopy of jackelberry and mangosteen trees, interspersed
with walks and canoeing, make this a respite from the ‘daily grind’ of a traditional safari. Each of the four
custom-designed, walk-in tents is expansive; however, in keeping with a bit of traditional safari, the en-suite
flush loo and shower are attached and enclosed, but under the stars. Hot/Cold water are provided by jug on
demand. Stylishly decorated with campaign-style furniture, decanters of cognac and Persian rugs, the décor
pays homage to the roots of safari. As a romantic touch, brass hipbaths can be portered to a nearby sand bank
on the banks of the Spillway. And personal hammocks adorn each verandah. In balance with the wild location
of this camp, the camp is ecologically sensitive with 100% solar power, grey water treatment, bore-hole water
for drinking, and activities that concentrate on getting back to nature: guided walking and canoeing a focus, but
day and night game drives available exploring the eastern reaches of the Selinda Reserve where there is an
extensive networks of tracks. It is a wildlife hot spot, with huge herds of elephants and buffalo, lion, wild dog,
sable and roan antelope all frequently spotted. On safari it is possible to see a tremendous diversity of species,
with particular emphasis on the smaller things only seen outside of a vehicle.
IncludedAccommodation, meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding Champagne), scheduled wildlife
activities: game drives, night drives, off-road game drives, guided walks, canoeing, fishing, conservancy fees,
return airstrip transfers, conservation levy
AmenitiesEnsuite Bathrooms, Local Drinks Included, Recharge Facilities
Available at an Additional CostChampagne
2 JUN 2018 - 3 JUN 2018 – Victoria FallsLinyanti, Selinda & Savuti Chobe Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (35 minutes) Chobe Victoria Falls Private Road Transfer (2 hours)
Victoria Falls, ZimbabweWhile David Livingstone named the falls on his visit, he didn’t realize it already had a more fitting name –
Mosai-Oa-Tunya, The Smoke That Thunders. The mighty Zambezi River drops off in spectacular fashion,
creating a powerful spectacle that is the most notable of the seven natural wonders of the world. If you want to
take part in any of the hundreds of activities that the Victoria Falls area offers (from river cruises to bungee
jumping), you’ll need more than one day. We can also lay on a wonderful historical tour that highlights the life
of Dr. David Livingstone.
Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge is situated on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls and is the closest hotel to the Victoria Falls as
well as the Vic Falls town center. Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. David
Livingstone, the Scottish explorer, is believed to have been the first European to view the falls, and he named
them Victoria Falls, the name still used in Zimbabwe. The older, indigenous name of Mosi-oa-Tunya is the
name in official use in Zambia. The World Heritage List recognizes both names. While it is neither the highest
nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is claimed to be the largest. This claim is based on a width of 5,600 ft
and height of 360 ft, forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world. Ilala Lodge offers distinguished yet
affordable accommodation in warm elegant surroundings. The decor evokes an era of early adventure and the
quest for discovery in Africa. The national park borders the front of the property and wild animals often graze
on the hotel lawns, with the spray of the falls in the background. Ilala Lodge offers 32 standard rooms and 2
standard suites as well as 20 deluxe rooms and 2 executive suites. All rooms have en-suite bathroom with
separate shower, air conditioning, overhead fan, satellite TV and have individual coffee and tea facilities. The
rooms are spacious with railway sleeper teak furnishings and patio doors leading onto either an open lawn or a
balcony where you are afforded a view of the spray of the falls from the upper level rooms. Victoria Falls is
known as Africa's adventure capital and has a lot to offer visitors, from high-adrenalin activities like bungee
jumping and whitewater rafting to more sedate pastimes like fishing or elephant back safaris.