Wings over Botswana (7 Days)

EXAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1 – 2 (andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Upon arrival at Maun Airport you will be greeted by a member from the andBeyond team who will assist you onto a Mack Air light aircraft. From here, you and fellow guests will be flown to Nxabega airstrip. Your first flight over this pristine water wilderness will leave lasting impressions. Keep a look out for hippos in the waterways and elephants amongst the trees (Approximately. 25 minutes).

Adventure awaits you during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp in a Luxury Tent with ensuite bathroom with shower only. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, beers, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance, laundry as well as transfers to and from the airstrip.

Included activities:

• Game Drives
• Mokoro Trips
• Motorized Boat Excursions

Recommended activities (at additional cost):

• Scenic Helicopter Flight

andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located on the edge of the Okavango Delta in a 7 000 hectare exclusive wildlife concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve. The Camp is known for its elegant tented accommodation with breathtaking views of the ever-changing Okavango Delta. It is a skillful combination of luxury and integration with the environment. Nine exclusive tented suites on raised wooden platforms nestle under a canopy of African ebony trees, featuring ensuite bathrooms and private verandas overlooking the reeded molapo (floodplain).The guest areas, made from the local timber, reed and thatch, include indoor and outdoor dining, a Safari Shop and a swimming pool with expansive deck. From this springboard of comfort, guests are able to appreciate the exquisite beauty of the Okavango Delta. Private bush dinners, breakfasts in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island, or a walking safari with al fresco picnic are provided with pleasure by Nxabega’s warm and friendly staff.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND NXABEGA OKAVANGO TENTED CAMP

• Surprise the poling tracker on your mokoro trip by grabbing a water lily and squeezing the end at him — it shoots like a water pistol.
• Challenge your loved one to a game of Scrabble on the pool deck and when that is done have a bird watching competition without leaving the comfort of your chair.
• At dinnertime, ask Nxabega’s Sing for Life choir to perform one of their beautiful African anthems.

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Day 3 – 4 (andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Enjoy a game drive to Nxabega airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Xaranna. The lodge offers and exclusive experience to discover the wonder and magic of this extraordinary ecosystem (Approximately 10 minutes).

Put your feet up during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp in a Safari Tent with indoor bathtub and al fresco shower, sala and private plunge pool. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance, laundry as well as transfers to and from the airstrip.

Included activities:

• Game Drives
• Mokoro
• Motorized Boat Excursions
• Fishing

Recommended activities (at additional cost):

• Scenic Helicopter Flight
• Okavango Horseback Safari

Perfectly positioned within an exclusive 25 000 hectare wilderness concession, andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp boasts breathtaking views out over a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta. The overall atmosphere of the Camp is cool, light and airy, in keeping with its gentle geographic location on the Delta. The nine sleek ensuite safari tents are organic in design with a combination of canvas and bleached timber, delicately decorated in shades of fatigue (khaki) and soft lily pink. Each tent boasts a romantic sala, private plunge pool, indoor bathtub and al fresco shower. The guest areas are all positioned carefully to maximise the sweeping views out across the channels. The intimate guest sitting area boasts a spacious reading area, perfect for afternoon relaxation. The elevated dining area features shady verandas with mesmerising views leading out onto an open air boma, where exotic candlelit dinners are served under the stars. A fully-stocked Safari Shop offers chic safari gear, African art and jewellery.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND XARANNA OKAVANGO DELTA CAMP

• Take advantage of the opportunity to walk with the indigenous Bushmen people, and you will be assured of an in-depth know-how on their ancient survival skills.
• Staying at Xaranna Okavango delta camp will afford you a chance to experience a breath taking mokoro ride which is normal concluded by wet leg drink stop in the middle of the delta.
• Have a picnic lunch delivered to your suite and enjoy it whilst sitting on the top step of your private plunge pool.

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Day 5 – 6 (andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Enjoy a short game drive to Xaranna airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Chitabe airstrip. Your destination is situated in an area of golden-grassed floodplains inhabited by a staggering variety of wildlife (Approximately 15 minutes).

Reawaken your soul during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in a Suite with indoor and outdoor shower. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, beers, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance, laundry as well as transfers to and from the airstrip.

Included activities:

• Game drive

andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is situated on a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta, adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve. With exclusive traversing rights over 270 km2 of wilderness in a private concession, this site was specifically chosen for its extraordinary beauty and proximity to the game-rich grassy plains. andBeyond Sandibe’s raised guest areas and suites look out onto the Santantadibe Channel, providing spectacular Okavango Delta views.

Drawing its inspiration from nature, the lodge blends into the landscape, providing an experience that is serene, earthy and organic. Secluded plunge pools and outdoor showers in each of the twelve suites allow guests to feel part of the forest, while private fireplaces warm the African nights once the sun goes down. Clever constructed, indoor and outdoor lounging places create cosy nooks ideal for private dining beneath the stars. An interactive kitchen and interpretive naturalist library encourage guests to become one with the surroundings and to enjoy every aspect of the Delta experience.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND SANDIBE OKAVANGO SAFARI LODGE

• Indulge in a full-day picnic with your guide, tracker and butler. Enjoy a morning of game viewing, take a siesta under the large jackalberry and fig trees. It is a magical experience.

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Day 7
Enjoy a short game drive to Chitabe airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Maun Airport. Savour the views of the sparkling lagoons and palm tree islands as you fly over this water wonderland for one last time (Approximately 15 minutes).

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What’s included:

• Meet and Greet at Maun and Kasane Airport
• Accommodation inclusions as per itinerary above
• Meals on a full board basis at each lodge
• Soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits, local beer, teas and coffees (premium brands to own account)
• Waterborne / game viewing activities as offered by the camps / lodges
• Laundry
• Seat on charter flights as per the specific itinerary above
• National Parks entrance fees
• Domestic airport tax within Botswana
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• Administration Fee

What’s not included:

• Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
• Meals and drinks not specified above
• Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
• Visas (please thoroughly check the requirements for the countries being visited prior to travel)

Notes:

• Additional offer available: Honeymoon offer (the groom pays full rate and the bride pays 50% of the accommodation rate for their whole stay. Please refer to the honeymoon offer terms and conditions)
• Rates are based on two guests travelling (not applicable to &Beyond family suites)
• A single supplement of 50% applies from the first single room. Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request.
• Chobe Under Canvas rate includes one photographic safari on the Chobe River with Pangolin Photo Safaris:
• This incredible half-day adventure will allow guests to capture the magnificent fauna and flora of the Chobe River, aboard a custom-built Pangolin photographic boat. Guests will be accompanied by professional photographers who will offer expert tips and recommendations on how to capture the most breath-taking images. Every seat on the boat is fitted with a top-of-the-range camera, which is fixed to a customised mount, so guests needn’t bring their own equipment.
• Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp and Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp: Triple room only allows for children under 12 years to share with two adults.
• The rates quoted are subject to change without warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in Botswana
• The order of the camps may vary subject to availability at the time of booking
• The 6-night packages are calculated using &Beyond’s long stay rates (The 6+ Long Stay Rate at Sandibe is only valid 1 Jan – 31 May 2018 and 1 Nov – 31 Dec 2018)
• &Beyond trading terms apply.

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Rates will be determined once we have secured the relevant lodge accommodations for you.