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The Package

With this itinerary you will be able to view the Victoria Falls, Chobe, and the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve.

From US$ 2 862.00 per person sharing, based on two people travelling, in low season

Highlights
Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park
Okavango Delta

Day 1 
Upon arrival at OR Tambo (Johannesburg) International Airport you will be met by an Falcon-safaris representative who will hand your tickets to you and assist you with check-in for your scheduled flight to Livingstone.  Check-in time for International flights is two hours prior to departure.

Your Hotel is the 212 room Zambezi Sun Resort Hotel, situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, with views towards the Falls which are a short walk away. Rooms are low slung and airy overlooking onto a cool landscaped pool area, while the restaurant and bar are focused around the central pool. The en-suite rooms have private balconies that welcome the morning sun.

Amenities in the rooms include independent air-conditioning, satellite TV, fold-out couches, safe and telephone. The central reception area houses a family-friendly, high quality buffet restaurant, a pool bar and a lively alfresco grill and entertainment area.

The Zambezi Sun is a place where friends and family can relax and enjoy Africa’s greatest natural wonder in true African style. The Resort complex also features a Casino, restaurants, and tourist shops and Business Centre for the Conference Delegates for whom the Zambezi Sun and The Royal Livingstone Hotel are ideal destination.
3 x Overnights at the Zambezi Sun in a standard double room with private en-suite facilities on a bed and breakfast basis. ¨http://www.falcon-safaris.net//Zambia/Zambezi-Sun-Zambia.php

Day 2 and 3 
Enjoy some of the many activities on offer.  We can pre-book this for you or you can book it upon arrival.  Some activities like the Elephant Back Safaris and the Helicopter flights are very popular and we advise that we pre book this should these activities be of interest to you.¨http://www.victoria-falls-guide.net/Victoria_Falls_Activities.php

Day 4
You will be collected from the Zambezi Sun by your driver and transferred to Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane.  The transfer takes approximately two hours and will involve customs and immigration formalities out of Zambia and into Botswana.

3 x Overnights at Chobe Safari Lodge in a River or Safari room inclusive of breakfasts, dinners a morning or afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park, a boat cruise, 2 hour private boat excursion and 3 days national park fee plus a choice of two additional activities such as fishing, game drive, boat cruise, small boat excursion, Namibia Village Walk or Victoria Falls Day Trip

Situated in Kasane, Botswana, 100km west of Victoria Falls, and just 5 minutes drive from the Chobe National Park, this 110 bed Safari Lodge overlooks the Chobe River and Caprivi floodplains. Recently opened ‘Safari Rooms’ are outstanding value, and should be your first choice for accommodation. Alternatives are either luxury, en-suite ‘River Rooms’ overlooking the Chobe River, or in traditional ‘Rondavels’ – circular, thatched rooms with en-suite facilities.

The Safari Rooms have superb views directly over the Chobe River and have stunning open plan bathrooms with deep baths, all are equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, direct dial telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.

There are two Restaurants: The Table d’hote Restaurant offering a range of International and Local dishes and the Buffet with its impressive choice of BBQ meats, salads and range of dishes. Both overlook the Chobe River.
Apart from the swimming pool, other facilities include a volley ball court, glass back squash court, a health and beauty salon and an Internet Cafe.

Please see more on Chobe Safari Lodge at:
http://www.chobe-national-park.net/Chobe_safari_Lodge.php

Day 7
This morning you will be transferred to Kasane Airport by your guide in time for your scheduled light aircraft charter flight to Oddballs Camp.

3 x Overnights at Oddballs Camp in a standard double chalet with private en-suite facilities inclusive of all meals, teas/coffees, snacks and game-viewing.

Allegedly named after Oddball; a man who lived up to his name! Oddball’s is a legend amongst travellers to Africa. One of the original camping sites in the Okavango Delta Oddball’s has 2m x 2m domed tents erected on raised wooden platforms, overlooking the floodplains and bush. There are a number of shower and toilet units scattered around the camp close to the tents – although perhaps not close enough at 3.00am with a Camp full of lion!!

For those seeking a bit more comfort, Oddballs has just one double bedded Chalet with en-suite facilities.

The only way to get to Oddball’s is by light aircraft, so being limited to 12Kg of baggage means that Oddballs supply all your camping equipment for you both at Oddballs itself and for your Mokoro Trails.

Whilst at Oddballs your meals are taken in the central dining area, directly overlooking the Boro River, and providing excellent game viewing whilst eating! There is a comfortable lounge area and a raised viewing platform right on the banks of the river. Hammocks are everywhere, and enable you to relax during the heat of the day whilst ‘cramming up’ on the wildlife and bird population from Oddball’s extensive library.

What sets Oddball’s apart from other safari lodges is the setting, the informality and above all the legendary ‘skull bar’, where you will be regaled with adventure stories which are surely amongst the ‘tallest’ in Africa!

The Okavango Delta is a shifting web of crystal-clear channels, lagoons, sweeping floodplains and palm-studded Falcons. Home to over 450 bird and 1,000 plant species, crocodile, hippo, elephant, buffalo – in fact the full spectrum of African big-game and several species of antelope that are amongst the world’s rarest – the Okavango has earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier wilderness areas.

During your stay at Oddball’s, you will have the opportunity to go out on Mokoro Trail. The first and last nights will be spent at Oddballs, and for the middle nights you take your guide and mokoro into the Okavango to camp out wherever you find yourselves – a wilderness experience par excellence.

Your Guide will find a suitable campsite on the banks of the river and build the fire for you. Whilst on Mokoro Trail your food will be provided but you will be responsible for its preparation.

The combination of Oddballs and a Mokoro Trail provides the best overall ‘Okavango Experience’ for those who don’t mind roughing-it a little.

You can read more about Oddballs at:
http://www.okavango-delta-safaris.com/Oddballs_Camp_Okavango.php

Day 10
A transfer today, to the airstrip in time for your scheduled light aircraft charter flight to Maun Airport in time to connect with your Air Botswana flight to Johannesburg, scheduled to depart at 15:00 and arriving at 16:40.

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Included in the cost:
Meet and greet at Johannesburg International (OR Tambo Airport)
Scheduled flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone
Road transfer from Livingstone Airport to the Zambezi Sun
Three overnights at the Zambezi Sun as per the itinerary
Road transfer from the Zambezi Sun to Chobe Safari Lodge
Three overnights at Chobe Safari Lodge as per the itinerary
Road transfer from Chobe Safari Lodge to Kasane Airport
Scheduled light aircraft charter flight from Kasane Airport to Oddballs
Three overnights at Oddballs as per the itinerary
Scheduled light aircraft charter flight from Oddballs to Maun Airport
Scheduled Air Botswana flight from Maun to Johannesburg

Not included in the cost:
Visas
Gratuities
Items of personal nature
Travel and medical insurance