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Desert & Delta Safaris believe in sustainable, environmentally and socially conscious tourism and offer unique wildlife, nature and cultural experiences. On this Chobe Safari get close to more big game in remote Botswana than anywhere else in Africa. Botswana offers an experience of Africa as it used to be. Far away from tourist crowds.....
Explore in 4 X 4 vehicles and by boat for exciting wildlife encounters in Chobe.

Region:

Chobe

Package Type:

Eco Safaris

Day:

1

Itinerary:

Upon your arrival into Kasane airport, you will be met and welcomed by a representative from Chobe Game Lodge who will transfer you to the lodge, where you will stay for 3 nights. Built along the banks of the Chobe River, Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent game lodge situated within the park boundaries, therefore a premier venue and base to explore the Chobe National Park. All of the 46 rooms are river facing, have overhead fans, complimentary mini bar and en-suite bathrooms. All rooms have their own private terrace. For ultimate exclusivity, Chobe Game Lodge has four river view suites. Each suite has their own plunge pool and a separate lounge area.

Day:

2 to 3

Itinerary:

Other facilities at Chobe Game Lodge includes a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area where traditional dancers perform, a fully equipped conference room, a business center, a bar with an outside terrace overlooking the Chobe River and a cigar bar with a full sized billiard table. There is a in-house beautician and gym. An wildlife reference library with lounge and terrace and a well-stocked curio shop completes the facilities. Enjoy delicious meals at the terrace restaurant overlooking the Chobe River. Wildlife in Chobe roams free. The Elephant population is the largest single concentration in Africa surviving within the confines of a National Park. Chobe is not fenced and the Elephants are free to wander where they will. During the dry season, the herds migrate from south to north and congregate along the Chobe River and fertile floodplains. Chobe National Park is known for huge herds of buffalo and zebras, lechwe, Chobe bushbuck and puku antelope. Chobe Game Lodge offers both land and water based activities. Game drives are conducted in open 4X4 vehicles and game viewing on the Chobe River is conducted by small, shallow boats. You can enjoy a cruise along the Chobe River on a double-decker river cruiser, the Mosi-oa-Tunya. Professional guides will ensure that your activities are very informative and interesting.

Day:

4

Itinerary:

After breakfast, you will transfer to Kasane Airport in time for your onward connection.

Notes/Other:

Chobe Game Lodge is owned by Desert & Delta Safaris and all lodge operations are monitored in terms of environmental impact. All waste, other than food waste, which is composted, and combustible litter, which is incinerated, is packaged and transported from the remote camps into the closest town. Gas is used for cooking. Mokoros used for activities are made from fibreglass and not wood. In 2006, Desert and Delta Safaris won the Red Ribbon “Best Practice Award” for their efforts and success in implementing and maintaining their policy and assistance programs amongst all employees for HIV/AIDS awareness, educational and peer counseling programs. Desert & Delta Safaris have successfully trained and implemented almost 60% of the company’s management with Botswana citizens. All guides working for the company are in permanent employ and are all citizens of Botswana/Namibia (for the Namibian lodge). Desert & Delta Safaris have a stable workforce with 50% of the employees boasting over 5 years service.

Additional Info:

Please Note: This itinerary is an example only, and can be tailor-made to suit your personal requirements. We can combine this proposed itinerary with other camps in Botswana. Accordingly, no price is indicated, as this will depend upon a number of factors, such as your routing and duration of stay.