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Rob has been guiding in Botswana for over ten years, and has extensive guiding experience throughout the country. He has been involved in guide training for Okavango Guiding School, and has trained guides for Belmond, Ker & Downey, Desert & Delta and Letaka Safaris.
His exceptional knowledge of the bush allows guests to experience the ultimate wilderness experience. As well as game viewing, after lunchtime in camp, guests have the opportunity to listen to a host of lectures ranging from a brief introduction to mammals found in Botswana to the geomorphology and creation of the Okavango Delta and the natural history of the Khoi San.
Guests will be collected by vehicle in Maun and driven to Moremi. They are flown from Savuti to Maun at the end of the 8 night safari or to Kasane. All guests are covered by Okavango Air Rescue via our insurance.
All accommodation has a fully enclosed en suite bathroom, comprising of a long drop toilet, bucket shower and shaving counter. Bedside tables are provided, as are large canvas wardrobes for guests’ personal effects. LED lights are available for the evenings.
On game drives, all vehicles have fold down windscreens, charging facilities, a 40 litre Engel fridge (allowing constant access to cold drinks), large fold out table for tea/coffee break, lunch or sundowners, a satellite phone for emergencies and LED lights in roof for the return from game drive. A maximum of 7 people per vehicle and everyone is guaranteed a window seat.
Botswana has an array of options, including walking trails, helicopter charters, cultural safaris, fishing, kayaking and horse riding.
Guests can experience unique and life-changing journeys in Africa’s most beautiful and varied landscapes, with abundant wildlife, from the lush Okavango Delta to the semi-arid Kalahari and lunar-like Makgadikgadi Pans.
Rates
NORTHERN BOTSWANA EXPLORER
2015 SET DATE DEPARTURE RATES
Low Season (21st March - 29th March)
$4995
Shoulder Season (April - June. See rate sheets for specific dates.)
$5695
High Season (19th July - 27th July // 2nd August - 10th August // 4th October - 12th October)
$6745
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RATES INCLUDE:
Rates are fully inclusive of accommodation on mobile safari (nights 1 – 3 & 6 – 8) and in minimum three-star lodge (nights 4 – 5), all meals, laundry, game-viewing activities, beverages (excluding premium and imported drinks), meet & greet at Maun airport, transfer by road from Maun airport upon arrival, light aircraft transfers where applicable, light aircraft flight from Savuti to Maun at conclusion of itinerary, park entry fees, camping fees, services of a professional guide, Okavango Air Rescue, levies & taxes.
RATES EXCLUDE:
Rates exclude international flights, premium imports, travel insurance, visas, items of a personal nature and gratuities.