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African Travel, Inc.
OFFER ID 1394623
Platinum Botswana
Discover a front row seat to nature’s theatre at luxury tented camps that draw on decades of safari heritage. For real adventure in unreal style, this ultra-lux African safari is made for those for whom attention to detail matters, privacy is paramount, and style and sustainability perfectly intersects. Book now and receive an additional complimentary night at Xigera Safari Lodge and Zarafa Camp, for travel between January - April 31, 2023. Solo travelers will enjoy no single supplements.
Explore the Selinda Reserve, one of Botswana’s most prolific wildlife areas boasting staggering wildlife populations year-round. Home to leopard, lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, red lechwe, zebra and giraffe, it is also a refuge for some of the more uncommon species such as African wild dog, roan and sable.Discover the Makgadikgadi Pans, a landscape of space and otherworldly vistas in search of unique desert wildlife. Enjoy a blockbuster of activities including quad biking, bushman walks, traditional game drives and meerkat encounters.Experience exclusive, unrivaled flexibility at Xigera Safari Lodge in the heart of the incredible Okavango Delta, with no set times, no itineraries, just the unique chance of exploring the bush at a personalized pace.
1. THE SAXON, South Africa, Johannesburg
2. JACK'S CAMP, Botswana, Makgadikgadi Pans
3. ZARAFA CAMP, Botswana, Selinda Reserve
4. XIGERA SAFARI LODGE, Botswana, Okavango Delta
10 nights from $31,700 per person
African Travel: Platinum Botswana
Day 1 Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa
With a warm welcome upon your arrival in Johannesburg, South Africa’s “City of Gold,” you will be transferred to the enchanting Saxon Hotel. A perfect blend of rich cultural history and contemporary five-star service, the Saxon is situated on ten acres of magnificent indigenous gardens, providing a private and peaceful retreat like no other.
The Saxon
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Day 2 Johannesburg, South Africa / Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Fly to the otherworldly vistas and discover the Magic of the Makgadikgadi. The old-world glamour of Jack’s Camp is a Kalahari legend with stunning touches like the nomadic tea tent and Natural History Museum cabinets.
Jack's Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 3 Makgadikgadi Pans
As the sun rises, meet the pixie-faced meerkats then learn about the secrets of the desert on a walk with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen. On game drives, keep your eyes peeled for the elusive brown hyena or Kalahari lion. After dinner, enjoy a 360-degree view of the stars
Jack's Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 4 Makgadikgadi Pans
The Makgadikgadi is a place of unpredictable spectacles. During the dry season, a shimmering whiteness envelops the scorched landscape. This is the time of year for a thrilling quad bike ride or sleeping under the stars. When the rains fall, the pans are transformed into a layer of emerald-green grass that stretches out in every direction. Witness the second largest migration of zebra and wildebeest in Africa.
Jack's Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 5 Makgadikgadi Pans / Selinda Reserve
Fly to Zarafa, in the private 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve, known for its staggering wildlife populations year-round. Home to leopard, lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, red lechwe, zebra and giraffe, it is also a refuge for some of the more uncommon species such as African wild dog, roan and sable antelope.
Zarafa Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 6 Selinda Reserve
Explore the nearby forests and grasslands. Bring the provided Swarovski binoculars on guided walks and game drives to spy the elusive leopard, regal cheetah or the endangered African wild dog. After a busy day on safari be lulled to sleep by the sounds of Africa.
Zarafa Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 7 Selinda Reserve
Water levels permitting, Zarafa’s special pontoon boat is an utterly unique experience, complete with couches, a dining area and bar. Enjoy a floating brunch or sundowners while watching hippos and elephants in the water. It is also an exceptional platform for birding.
Zarafa Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 8 Selinda Reserve / Okavango Delta
Enjoy incredible aerial views as you fly over the Okavango Delta to Xigera Safari Lodge. The 100% solar powered lodge sits within a stunning mix of palm-filled islands, riverine forests and expansive floodplains. Each year floodwaters flow from Angola to create this spectacular wetland habitat and Xigera is dedicated to guarding this precious jewel. Admire the stunning views and delve deeper into the living gallery of African art before enjoying a unique culinary safari tonight.
Xigera Safari Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 9 Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s most incredible eco-systems, a wetlands paradise where the ebb and flow of the seasons paints an ever-changing vista. At Xigera, your safari experience is entirely flexible, take a walk on the wild side, enjoy high tea in the bush, glide through the waterways in a glass-bottomed boat, or stop for a ‘feet-in-the-water’ sundowner.
Xigera Safari Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 10 Okavango Delta
Each safari experience with your private guide is an opportunity to explore a wonderland teeming with creatures from crocodiles who glide stealthily among the lilies to the agile monkeys in their palm tree playground. Looking for a complete immersive nature experience? Book an additional night and enjoy the seclusion of the sculptural Baobab Treehouse suite. Rising almost 32 feet above the floodplain, the treehouse offers expansive 360-degree views from each of its three levels.
Xigera Safari Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 11 Okavango Delta / Depart
Enjoy one last magical morning before you bid farewell to one of Africa's finest jewels, the Okavango Delta.
Meals: (B)
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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