Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe
Southern Africa Explorer
February 4 - 23, 2012
Book NOW and SAVE $200
Update:
Nov. 2, 2011: This is a GUARANTEED departure. Barb Campbell of the Calgary Zoo will be hosting this trip. Barb has extensive experience as a traveller and trip host, and she's a naturalist with the Calgary Zoo.
Highlights
- VALUE SEASON SAFARI in wildlife-rich areas, each distinct from the other: Chobe, Kafue & Hwange National Parks.
- CHARTERED FLIGHTS cover greater distances to give you more time on safari.
- Learn the features of each area with highly trained, SPECIALIST LOCAL GUIDES.
- Safari in 4WD custom-built vehicles to GET SAFELY UP-CLOSE to a variety of wildlife.
- Variety of activities: traditional game drives plus leisurely WALKING SAFARIS, RIVER CRUISES, and MOKORO RIDES that get you closer to what Africa is all about.
- See spectacular VICTORIA FALLS, the “smoke that thunders”.
- Travel with the assistance of an experienced trip host and naturalist (to be announced shortly!).
Brief Itinerary
Feb. 4/5 - to AFRICA: Fly via Europe to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe(in-flight service)
Feb. 6 - VICTORIA FALLS: Arrive and relax.(Ilala Lodge, 1nt)
Feb. 7, 8 & 9 - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA: Game drives and a cruise on the Chobe River in search of wildlife including migratory bird species. (Baobab Safari Lodge, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Feb. 10, 11 & 12 - OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA: Explore the unique delta with water-based game viewing activities, traditional drives, and guided walks.(Wilderness Tented Camp, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Feb. 13, 14 & 15 - KAFUE NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA: Fly to our remote tented camp set in a private concession. Day & night game drives, guided walks and boat trips broaden your safari experience. (Lufupa Tented Camp, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Feb. 16, 17, 18 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE: Experience safari walks game drives in this world-class wildlife reserve. View game from a bunker hide at the camp’s waterhole that attracts elephant, giraffe and buffalo. (Makalolo Plains Camp, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Feb. 19 & 20 - VICTORIA FALLS: Fly to Victoria Falls. Tour the Falls plus enjoy free time for optional activities. Special Farewell Dinner at a favourite restaurant. (Ilala Lodge, 2nts, 2B, 1D)
Feb. 21/22 - HOMEWARD: Board your flights and begin the journey home or extend if time permits. (B)
Cost - Save $200
Starting and ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
- CA$ 6,395. If you book NOW: CA$ 6,195
- single supplement:CA$ 2,020
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (revised Oct. 4, 2011). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.
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