Tour Cape Town Western Cape | South African Safaris

DAY 01 WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY

Check in at 08.00 at Cape Town International Airport , for your flight to Maun on BP 270 departing at 10.00 and arriving at 12.30.

On arrival in Maun, a representative from Kwando Safaris will meet you and assist you to the light aircraft for your transfer to the camp (about 40 minutes). Should there be a short delay, they will escort you to the Kwando lounge where you can relax and wait in comfort.

The charter flight to the camp will provide you with a fantastic view of the intricate waterways of the delta as well as offering an eagle's eye opportunity to spot game as you fly.

 

 

 

 

Kwara is located in the remote northern part of the stunning Okavango Delta, a unique watery jewel in the middle of the Kalahari desert , within the private Kwara concession. The camp fronts onto a huge floodplain, adjacent to the permanent water of the Okavango Delta and is backed by extensive bush. It is a magnificent wilderness area in excess of 1,700 square kilometres, bordering the Moremi Reserve.

Kwara encompasses a wide diversity of habitats, ranging from the clear Okavango Delta waters with reed-lined lagoons and channels, to open grasslands, mopane woodlands and palm-fringed islands.

 

The eight luxury safari-style tents are built on raised decks, within a grove of huge and ancient African Ebony trees. Resident hippos will generally serenade you year round from the water on the floodplain in front of the camp. Each tent has its own viewing deck, private en-suite facilities including hot and cold running showers, flush toilets and modern amenities.

The forested island on which the camp sits is typical of those encountered throughout the vast 1.6 million hectares of the Okavango Delta. At Kwara, guests will discover why the Okavango is considered one of the ecological wonders of Africa and indeed the world. It is mysterious, calming, unpredictable and very wild. Here guests can enjoy a diverse wildlife experience all year-round, but the focus is definitely on the water.

Whether gliding along in the special silence of a mekoro dug out canoe through crystal-clear waters or visiting the famous Godikwe lagoon, where you can stand on a boat literally eye to eye with thousands of herons, storks and other nesting birds.

Other species one can encounter through the channels and rivers are kingfishers, pygmy geese, fish eagles, jacanas, darters and if you're really fortunate, the elusive Pels Fishing Owl.

Along with the bird watching, the camp is able to offer fishing (both spinner and fly), walks with a guide on one of the many palm-fringed islands and also spectacular night drives on top of our morning and afternoon drives.

The Kwara area is also home to a variety of wild animals including, lechwe, sitatunga, reedbuck, bushbuck, hippo, crocodiles, elephant, buffalo, sable, roan, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, impala and tsessebe. Lion, hyaena, wild dog, leopard and cheetah are abundant in this part of the Delta and regularly seen. Highly skilled chefs prepare delicious meals, to round off a perfect day in Kwara's watery wonderland.

Spend two nights at Kwara Camp on a fully inclusive basis. (all meals, game drives, laundry services and drinks are included)

DAY 03 FRIDAY/SUNDAY

After a last game activity and breakfast or brunch, depending on the season, return to the airstrip and transfer by light aircraft to Kwando Lagoon camp, a flight of about 20 minutes.

Lebala means wide open spaces in Setswana and the scenery is dominated by vast plains with scattered palms and tree clumps backed by wooded savannas. This wild expanse is contrasted with the casual elegance and luxury of the camp itself. Lebala Camp is situated 30 kilometers to the south of Lagoon Camp and fronts onto the Linyanti Wetlands.

 

Open grasslands scattered with Ilala Palms stretch to the south and west of Lebala. The perennial and southerly flowing Kwando River disappears into the vast marshes before emerging as the Linyanti River , flowing in a north - easterly direction. The triangle formed in Namibia by this direction change is home to the Mamili National Park .

The central area houses a lounge, bar, separate dining room, fire-pit and pool.

The eight spacious tents are unique and were designed by us specifically for this camp. Each one is built on a raised teak deck, laid out with maximum comfort and privacy in mind. The tents have an entrance foyer with a reading and writing area, en-suite bathrooms with Victorian clawfoot bathtubs, "his and hers" washbasins and flush toilets. The bathrooms lead out to a reed enclosed open-air shower with hot and cold running water.

Each secluded tent has its own sundeck, and is set back among the trees. The endless vistas from the large windows and decks across the vast plains, make Lebala one of the finest wilderness camps in Africa .

The wetlands and flood plains around Lebala offer a wonderful variety of wildlife with excellent sightings of elephant, hippo, lechwe, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, kudu, tsessebe, roan, sable, buffalo and the ever present predators; wild dog, lion, cheetah and hyena.

After dark, spotlights are switched on and the game drives expose guests to nocturnal sightings of rare and elusive species such as, leopard, Selous Mongoose, small spotted genet, and aardwolf, to name a few. Nocturnal bird species that are encountered include Natal nightjar, Pennantwinged Nightjar and a large variety of owls.

 

Mouth-watering fare is prepared by our chefs and served in the open-sided dining room. After dinner there is a wonderful campfire around which to sip a coffee or enjoy a nightcap. At night guests will often hear hippo grazing out of water near their tent.

Lebala has a staff complement of 18 to cater to guests and the camp balances understated elegance with untamed Africa to perfection.

Spend two nights at Kwando Lebala Camp on a fully inclusive basis as above.

DAY 05 SUNDAY/TUESDAY

After a last walk or game drive, return to Maun in a light aircraft. You may have some time before your flight to Cape Town in which case you can relax in the Kwando lounge or explore the village of Maun .

Check in at 13.30 for your flight to Cape Town on Air Botswana , flight BP 271 departing at 15.30 and arriving at 18.00.

 

 

END OF OUR ARRANGEMENTS

COSTS IN US$:

US$ 1260.00 per person sharing accommodation (valid December 04 31 March 05)

US$ 450.00 nett single supplement

US$ 1585.00 per person sharing accommodation (valid 01 April 05 30 June 05 & 01 30 November 05)

US$ 500.00 nett single supplement

US$ 2670.00 per person sharing accommodation (valid 01 July 05 31 October 05)

US$ 880.00 nett single supplement

US$ 644.00 nett per person return airfare CPT/MUB/CPT including airport departure taxes.

COSTS IN EURO :

EU€ 1260.00 per person sharing accommodation (valid December 04 31 March 05)

EU€ 440.00 nett single supplement

EU€ 1360.00 per person sharing accommodation (valid 01 April 05 30 June 05 & 01 30 November 05)

EU€ 580.00 nett single supplement

EU€ 2280.00 per person sharing accommodation (valid 01 July 05 31 October 05)

EU€ 790.00 nett single supplement

EU€ 545.00 nett per person return airfare CPT/MUB/CPT including airport departure taxes.

BOTSWANA TOUR INCLUDES:

Twin or single accommodation

Return airfare CPT/MUB/CPT subject to change (see notes)

Transfers by light aircraft Maun/Kwara/Lebala/Maun

Game activities as offered by the camps

Laundry

Full bar account

Emergency evacuation insurance

EXCLUDES:

All items of a personal nature e.g. curios

Tips and gratuities

Visa fees if applicable

Travel and medical insurance

NOTES:

• This is a quotation only, no reservations have been made
• The rate quoted is subject to the availability of all services at the time of booking, unexpected increases due to the devaluation of the Botswana Pula.
• Airfares are current and subject to change without notice. The final and correct airfare will only be guaranteed on the day on which the tickets are issued.
• These rates are subject to African Insight's terms and conditions.
• Once a provisional booking has been made, a 25% non-refundable deposit will be required to confirm the booking and the balance of payment will be due 45 days prior to departure.
• Payment may be made by bank transfer in US$ or EURO.
• Children can be accommodated at both camps, subject to certain terms, which are available on request.
• Private vehicles are available at both camps.

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