Botswana Safaris - Migration Routes Exploration Safari

Overview - Migration Routes
Migration Routes takes the time to explore the contrasts, extremes and continually moving game of northern Botswana: from camping on islands in the jewel of the Kalahari, the Okavango Delta, and its crystal-clear waterways, to the game rich plains of the dry Savuti marsh and the seasonal elephant herds at our Linyanti concession. This safari also takes in the amazing annual zebra migration along the Linyanti River from its source, documented by Dereck and Beverly Joubert in their famous documentary, “Stolen River.”

We move with the changing seasons so as to provide the best in wildlife viewing on an annual basis. Therefore, between 1 December and 31 May, to capitalize on the experience of the zebra migration, the safari switches a night from Linyanti Trails Camp to Savuti Marsh, in Chobe National Park.

Transfers: To maximize guests’ travel time, a variety of transport modes that bring out the best of each area is used: flying in private charters, overland transfers and exclusive combination mokoro-boat-land transfers provide both a birds-eye view and an in-depth experience of the contrasting landscapes of Botswana.

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SAFARI COST (2009): $4,150 per person sharing
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (2009): $485

Note: No Single supplement is charged for the first two singles on any departure. Any additional singles will be levied with the supplement above.

Itinerary
DAYS 1 & 2 – Xigera Mokoro Trails, Okavango Delta
After arrival in Maun, we fly by light aircraft to the water-filled paradise of the private Xigera area, within the Moremi Game Reserve. Xigera is the ultimate Delta experience, with serene waters flowing through innumerable channels around remote islands and a profusion of plants and animals.

There is no better way to experience the Okavango than to travel through it by mokoro, walking and camping out on some of its green islands – all essential elements of the Xigera Mokoro Trails experience.

Activities include mokoro and walking safaris, which enable up-close encounters with the excellent diversity of bird life (including Pels Fishing Owl), frogs and a myriad game species, some specially adapted to water, such as the rare Sitatunga and the familiar red Lechwe.

DAYS 3 & 4 – Lechwe Island Camp, Khwai region - Okavango Delta
Fly by light aircraft charter from Xigera Mokoro Trails directly to the Khwai region in the north-eastern corner of the Okavango Delta, to our pre-erected Adventurer camp.

Here, in a completely private concession area on the Khwai Channel, we explore this seasonally wildlife-rich flooded region on game drives, game walks and night drives.

DAY 5 - Savuti - Chobe National Park
After an early morning drive and departure from camp, we travel directly north through the private concession, stopping en route at a private game viewing hide overlooking a waterhole for lunch. We arrive at our pre-erected Adventurer campsite in the mid-afternoon, in time for a sunset game drive.

DAYS 6 & 7 – Linyanti Trails Camp - Linyanti Concession
We depart early this morning for the Linyanti region. This is an all-day game drive, with lunch at a private game viewing hide in the Savuti Channel.

En route, we are treated to a close-up detailed view of the “Stolen River,” to ensure the best zebra migration and reliable game viewing possible throughout the year. Game species and predators gravitate back and forth according to season between Linyanti and the Savuti marsh.

On our second day in the Linyanti concession, we depart on an early morning activity in the north-eastern corner of the Linyanti, taking in the changing landscapes, from river to savannah habitats. Lunch takes place on a shaded deck, with a spectacular sweeping view of the Linyanti waterways. After a siesta in hammocks, we enjoy a leisurely canoe trip before returning to camp in the early evening.

DAY 8 – Chobe River boat cruise and Natural Mystic Lodge, Zambia
After a short morning drive and breakfast, we depart by light aircraft to the northern Chobe region of Chobe National Park. This area is famous for its vast herds of elephants and unique species such as the elusive Puku and Chobe bushbuck that move to the river in the hottest hours of the day. Enjoy a lunch served during the boat cruise on the catamaran-style shaded boat.

Leave Botswana and enter Zambia by way of the Kazangula border, a point where the four countries of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe meet, to stay at the Natural Mystic Lodge in Livingstone.

DAY 9 - Transfer to Livingstone Airport
Enjoy a morning guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. At 1708 meters wide, it is the largest curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 meters into the sheer Zambezi Gorge.

Transfer to Livingstone Airport and bid farewell to the adventure.

NOTE: THIS ITINERARY IS AVAILABLE ON FLEXIBLE DATES AND ITINERARIES, FOR TAILOR-MADE TRIPS FOR SMALL GROUPS.

Included:
All soft drinks, beer, fruit juice, mineral water and house wine. Local liquors are also provided.
• All meals while on safari, including the Lodge/ hotel in Livingstone Town
• All activities while on the safari departure
• All internal charters as specified in the itinerary
• All accommodation
• All National park fees

Excluded:
• Visas
• All relevant entry and departure government stipulated fees/ taxes
• All personal purchases, including curios, premium brand liquors, telephone calls etc.
• Gratuities
• Optional extra activities
• All flights (other than specified in the safari itinerary), pre and post tours before arrival at the starting point of the safari
• Torches

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