Green Desert Safari

Green Desert Safari 9 days

Prices From £3,250pp
November to April | 8 nights

Green Desert Safari 9 days

A great value Botswana adventure starting in the Chobe National Park and then three different locations in the amazing Okavango Delta, including Linyanti Marshes, Pom Pom Island in the heart of the Delta and then Chief’s Island, where game sighting is virtually guaranteed on bush walks and motorboat cruises. Take an optional trip to the mighty Victoria Falls to round off your African adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore some of Botswana’s wildest and wildlife-rich private concessions at an affordable price.
  • Enjoy the waterways of the Okavango Delta with a relaxing mokoro ride
  • Visit spectacular Chobe National Park

What's Included

  • Full board accommodation
  • Selected domestic flights
  • All transfers
  • Game viewing activities

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Maun to Chief’s Island in the Okavango Delta
1 Day

Maun to Chief’s Island in the Okavango Delta

From Maun you will take a short flight over the Okavango Delta to Ntswi Island where you will be met by your safari guide and taken to Gunn’s Camp. Overlooking the legendary Chief’s Island and bordering the Moremi Game Reserve this really is a superb camp for wildlife enthusiasts.

Gunn’s camp
2Day

Gunn’s camp

Today you can chose from taking a relaxing mokoro (dug-out canoe) ride, a boat cruise, fishing trip or a game walk on Chief’s Island or a combination of these activities, no matter which though you are almost guaranteed a wonderful wildlife sighting.

Chief’s Island to Pom Pom Island
3Day

Chief’s Island to Pom Pom Island

After breakfast you will take a short flight to Pom Pom Island which is located in a private concession in the heart of the Delta that not only offers superb scenery but a true Okavango wilderness experience.

Pom Pom Island
4Day

Pom Pom Island

Your time at Pom Pom Camp can be spent doing morning or evening game drives within the private concession, giving you the opportunity to view all the big game and night life the area has to offered. Otherwise you can opt for a relaxing mokoro ride to explore the surrounding waterways or a fishing trip to try and catch the African Pike and a variety of bream species.

Pom Pom Island to the Linyanti
5Day

Pom Pom Island to the Linyanti

A morning chartered flight over the Linyanti Marshes will take you to the private Kwando Reserve in which the stylish Lebala Camp stands.  This vast reserve has gained a reputation as a top African safari destination for big game, especially predators, so prepare for an action packed couple of days

Lebala camp
6Day

Lebala camp

During your two nights at Lebala you will have the opportunity to partake in all sorts of activities including game drives, night drives, nature walks, mokoro excursions, boat cruises and fishing (seasonal). A distinguishing factor of this camp and Lebala Camp is that all game drives are guided by two people, a professional guide and a tracker.  This enables the guide to focus on his interaction with the clients and communicate points of interest while the tracker ensures no sighting or tracks are missed.

Linyanti to Chobe National Park
7Day

Linyanti to Chobe National Park

This morning you depart Lebala enjoying a final game drive on the way to the airstrip and catch your onward flight to Chobe National Park. From here you will be transferred to Chobe Safari Lodge, on the banks of the Chobe River.

Chobe National Park
8Day

Chobe National Park

Due to the fantastic physical location of the lodge a variety of activities will be on offer during your stay including morning and afternoon game drives (into Chobe NP which boasts the largest concentration of elephants in Africa), sunset boat cruises, fishing trips, scenic flights and Namibian village walks.

Kasane
9Day

Kasane

After a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to Kasane for your onward journey.  However if you don’t feel ready to go home just jet why not extend your trip with a visit to the nearby Victoria Falls or cross over the Namibian border to explore the Caprivi strip.

A view from Above

Accommodation Options

Chobe Safari Lodge

Located in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River this delightful camp which offers a variety of accommodation options is perfectly situated for the Chobe National Park and is within close proximity to 3 different airports making it one of the most accessible lodges in the area.

Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia meet right on the doorstep of Chobe Safari Lodge so it is an excellent getaway location for guests looking to explore all of the marvellous areas associated with these regions - including Chobe, Victoria Falls and Caprivi.

Accommodation at Chobe Safari Lodge is provided in 46 Luxury Safari Rooms, 22 Luxury River Rooms and 8 Rondavels.

Gunns Camp, Moremi Game Reserve

On the border of Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta lies the luxurious Gunns Camp where comfortable accommodation and prime location combine to provide the perfect tranquil safari experience.

Overlooking the legendary Chief's Island, the camp is one of the last few remaining luxury, vintage safari camps in the area and this intimate camp is only accessible via a private air strip deep in the delta.

Accommodation is provided in 6 deluxe Meru tents which have been traditionally furnished to impeccable standards and which all feature en-suite bathrooms with standalone baths and outdoor private showers. All tents have been raised on platforms to optimise the stunning views over the delta plains and the discreet setting of each tent ensures the ultimate in peace and tranquility. This level of peace and privacy makes Gunns Camp an ideal location for a honeymoon or romantic getaway.

Pom Pom Camp, Okavango Delta

Located on Pom Pom Island in a private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta, this beautiful camp offers superb scenery and a true Okavango wilderness experience in one of the last remaining unspoiled wilderness areas of Africa.

Lying on the western boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve the camp is situated on the head waters of the Xudum river system and therefore lends itself to a range of water-based safari activities.

Accommodation is provided in 9 luxury safari tents which have been decorated in traditional safari style and which have en-suite facilities, large comfortable beds and decks with beautiful views over the Pom Pom lagoon.

Lebala Camp, Linyati

Lebala camp is located in the Kwando Concession in the Linyati area of the Okavango Delta and is known for its serious focus on wildlife viewing and guiding, especially lions, elephants, wild dogs and leopards.

The name 'Lebala' means open plains and this is extremely apt given the wonderful open grasslands and seasonal floodplains teeming with the wildlife that this remarkable area is famous for. Offering exclusive and intimate accommodation this stylish and beautiful lodge offers all you will need for a luxury safari.

Enjoy thrilling game drives and wildlife tracking during the day, and by night spend time chatting around the camp fire and enjoying delicious meals before returning to your spacious and exceptionally comfortable chalet for a great night's sleep.

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Having amassed a host of extraordinary adventures in destinations all over the world, Amy’s experience, skills and enthusiasm for helping clients plan their ideal itinerary will help make your holiday unforgettable, action packed and life-changing.

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Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry and continues to be inspired by the people, places and wildlife he discovers. His in-depth personal knowledge of a diverse range of destinations ensures your adventure itinerary will be a holiday like no other.

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