Wings over Botswana (9 Days)
Immerse yourself deep in a watery wonderland at Xudum or Xaranna Camps
“Specials” Rate upon Request
Create your own adventure among the rich wildlife and magnificent landscapes of Botswana, choosing from any of six exceptional &Beyond safari lodges and camps. Enjoy some of the best game viewing in the Delta at the breathtaking &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge. Indulge in the perfect blend of water and wildlife adventures at &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp or immerse yourself deep in the heart of a watery wonderland at &Beyond Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge or &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp. Experience a classic safari adventure at the semi-mobile tented camps of &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas or &Beyond Savute Under Canvas, exploring the mysterious Savute Channel or watching herds of elephant come down to drink on the banks of the Chobe River.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ITINERARY:
- Okavango Delta: a bird-lovers paradise
- Life in and out of water
- Expansive views and prime wildlife experiences
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ADVENTURE:
- Spoil yourself with an unforgettable Botswana wilderness experience and book a helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta. This thrilling adventure offers awe-inspiring aerial views of this dramatic water-wonderland.
- Stand in awe of the majestic Victoria Falls – be sure to add it on!
SPECIALLY CREATED FOR:
- Honeymoons and those in search of romance
- First time travellers to Africa
- Wildlife enthusiasts
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Example Itinerary
Day 1 – 2 (andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas, Chobe National Park, 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 Kasane Airport (Approximately. 80 minutes).
Delight in your 2 night stay at andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas in a comfortable and spacious mobile tent with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, one photographic safari on the Chobe River with Pangolin Photo Safaris, emergency medical evacuation insurance, transfers to and from the airstrip.
Included activities:
- Game Drives
- Photographic Safari on the Chobe River
andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas reaches far beyond the bounds of the traditional Botswana safari – this mobile tented camp, situated in remote and beautiful corners of Botswana, offers guests a safari of a lifetime. This intimate camp features just five ensuite safari tents, carefully positioned in exclusive semi-permanent campsites in northern Chobe National Park. Booked on a nightly basis, each ensuite mobile tent boasts a comfortable double bed, ensuite bathroom, flush w.c. and bucket shower – this is the ultimate in wilderness camping.
The guest areas comprise comfortable tents for dining, meeting for a pre-dinner drink, or just for whiling the time away between safaris – complete with delicious home-baked meals and traditional bush dinners served under the stars.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND CHOBE UNDER CANVAS
- Savour mouth-watering menus as you dine beneath the stars.
- At the end of a successful day of game viewing, sip on a nightcap around the campfire and unwind as your guide keeps you spellbound with their many enthralling stories of the bush.
Day 3 – 4 (andBeyond Savute Under Canvas, Savuti – Chobe National Park, Botswana)
You will be transferred to Kasane Airport where member where your transfer guide or a member of the &Beyond team will assist you onto a Mack Air light aircraft. From here, you and fellow guests will be flown to Savute airstrip. The area is home to the unpredictable and mystical Savute channel. (Approximately 40 minutes).
Relish in your 2 night stay at andBeyond Savute Under Canvas in a comfortable and spacious mobile tent with ensuite bathroom, . Your stay includes accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance and transfers to and from the airstrip (where applicable).
Included activities:
- Game Drives
andBeyond Savute Under Canvas reaches far beyond the bounds of the traditional Botswana safari – this mobile tented camp, situated in remote and beautiful corners of Botswana, offers guests a safari of a lifetime. This intimate camp features just five ensuite safari tents, carefully positioned in exclusive semi-permanent campsites in the expansive Savute Corner of central Chobe National Park, offering exceptional game viewing opportunities. Booked on a nightly basis, each ensuite mobile tent boasts a comfortable double bed, ensuite bathroom, flush w.c. and bucket shower – this is the ultimate in wilderness camping.
The guest areas comprise comfortable tents for dining, meeting for a pre-dinner drink, or just for whiling the time away between safaris – complete with delicious home-baked meals and traditional bush dinners served under the stars.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND SAVUTE UNDER CANVAS
- Feast on breakfast platters laden with toast, jams and marmalades, homemade muesli, fresh fruits and assorted cheeses or enjoy a hot breakfast prepared on the open fire, with eggs, omelettes, frittatas and freshly cooked pot breads.
- Swap stories of the day’s adventures, around the campfire, with your fellow guests and guide, while you sip on a cognac or nightcap of your choice.
Day 5 – 6 (andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Enjoy a short game drive to Savute airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Nxabega airstrip. Here, the remote and wild game viewing experience of Botswanas lush grasslands offsets the intricate detail of the hidden world of the Deltas waterways (Approximately 40 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.
Day 7 – 8 (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.
Day 9
After a mouth-watering breakfast, we wave a fond farewell. Enjoy a game drive to Xaranna 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 25 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 8-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.