ELEPHANT FALLS SAFARI (Tour Code TASSFE01)
Luxury Tour
13 days / 12 nights in Africa

Fixed departures. Ask us to tailor this tour to suite your individual requirements.

OVERVIEW:
Elephant Falls Safari does not come with a modest price tag, but earns bragging rights in the lounges of the Explorers Club for years to come. You will visit the Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, where the mighty Zambezi river plunges with a deafening roar into a great cataract a mile wide (1.6 km) and 400 feet (122 meters) deep. This is the Adventure Capital of Africa.

On safari, you will track Africa’s wildest animals across one of the finest wilderness regions on the African continent. You will then experience a series of dreamlike adventures on the back of your African elephant. Elephant youngsters cavort around you, wander off and come charging back. From beginning to end, each day is magical.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa - You are met on arrival at Johannesburg International Airport by our representative, who will road transfer you and assist with your check in at the Michelangelo Hotel. You will receive a travel pack with useful tips and transfer vouchers for the duration of your trip. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Michelangelo is built into the renaissance-style Nelson Mandela Square shopping center. The Square offers the opportunity for some last minute shopping. Overnight at Michelangelo Hotel (B)
 
Day 2: Victoria Falls, Zambia - After breakfast we transfer you back to Johannesburg International Airport for a scheduled flight to Livingstone in Zambia. Here a representative is waiting to transfer you to The River Club. River Club is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 11 miles (17.5 km) upstream from Victoria Falls. The camp gives the guest the chance to savor the sights and sounds of the Zambezi River without the crowds. Ten thatched chalets all open up onto the river for an exclusive view of the Zambezi. Overnight at The River Club (FI)
 
Day 3: Victoria Falls, Zambia - The camp arranges complimentary daily trips to Victoria Falls, boat trips to the Zambezi River islands, fishing and sundowner cruises. Directly across the water is the Zambezi National Park where elephants forage for food on the river bank, very vocal hippos languish in the river and a variety of birds dip and soar above the water. Overnight at The River Club (FI)
 
Day 4: Linyanti Reserve, Botswana - After breakfast guests are road transferred to Kasane Airport, for a light aircraft transfer to Savuti Camp. The camp is located in the Linyanti Reserve along the Savuti Channel in northern Botswana, a few miles from the source of the Savuti. The close proximity of a water hole to the camp allows guests to view wildlife from the comfort of the camp. Overnight in Savuti camp (FI)
 
Day 5: Linyanti Reserve, Botswana - Each of the 7 large walk in tented rooms has an en-suite bathroom and is raised off the ground on a wooden deck. Activities at the camp include game drives in an open 4x4 land cruiser, wildlife viewing from hides, night drives and guided nature walks with an armed guide. Linyanti Reserve is home to many of Africa’s larger animals including elephant and is one of the best areas to see predators due to high concentrations of plains game. Overnight in Savuti camp (FI)
 
Day 6: Northern Okavango, Botswana - After breakfast on day 6, fly by light aircraft across the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta to the 6 roomed tented camp of Little Vumbura. Access to the area is by aircraft only. Here guests can enjoy both water and land activities. Glide on a mekoro dug-out canoe through papyrus-lined water ways, piloted by experienced polers. Overnight in Little Vumbura Camp (FI)
 
Day 7: Northern Okavango, Botswana - Open sided 4x4 land cruisers transport you across the savanna, providing the best opportunity to approach lion, leopard, elephant, plains game and bird life of this spectacular eco system. Night drives are included in safari activities. Guests may request bush walks around the islands of the Okavango Delta to explore both bush and wildlife from another perspective. The tented rooms are large and comfortable, each with en-suite bathroom, hot and cold running water, inside and outside shower and flush toilet. Overnight in Little Vumbura Camp (FI)
 
Day 8: Moremi, Botswana - The adventure continues and you are air transferred to Mombo camp this morning. Access to this area is only by aircraft. Mombo is situated in Moremi Game Reserve in Northern Botswana, one of the best wildlife areas in the country. This is a region where lion sightings are particularly good and the morning and afternoon open 4x4 game drives offer the opportunity to view these great predators in their natural habitat. Overnight in Mombo Camp (FI)
 
Day 9: Moremi, Botswana - The camp consists of 9 comfortably furnished luxurious tents, raised off the ground, allowing animals to wander freely and safely through the camp. Each has en-suite facilities under canvas and an outside shower. Some other wildlife common to the area includes large herds of buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, elephant, white rhino, hyena, giraffe, wildebeest and zebra. Overnight in Mombo Camp (FI)
 
Day 10 - 12: Okavango Delta, Botswana - Day 10 starts with an air transfer to Abu Camp set in a 160 000 hectare (400 00 acre) private reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Abu camp is all about interaction with nature’s own 4x4, the elephant. Guests are invited to share an elephant educational safari with the resident elephant family at Abu camp. Also available are game drives, night drives, walks and mekoro dugout canoe excursions. The camp consists of six extremely luxurious tents situated under the shady canopy of an ancient riverine forest. Each has its own private viewing deck overlooking the lagoon and en-suite facilities including a shower and bath. Overnight in Abu Camp (FI)
 
Day 13: Johannesburg - You are air transferred from Abu Camp to Maun, Botswana to connect with a flight from Maun to Johannesburg for your onward journey.

B - Breakfast
L - Lunch
D - Dinner
FI - Full board

PRICE:
High season rate July 1st through October 31st 2006
US $ 13,880.00 per person sharing, double occupancy accommodation.
High season rate - July 1st through October 31st 2007
US $ 15,545.00 per person sharing, double occupancy accommodation.
Low season rate - April 1st through June 30th + November 2006
US $ 12,922.00 per person sharing, double occupancy accommodation.
Low season rate - April 1st through June 30th + November 2007
US $ 14,273.00 per person sharing, double occupancy accommodation. 

Land arrangements and light aircraft transfers as per itinerary only. Airfares quoted on request. Safari activities and activities at Victoria Falls are included as indicated in the itinerary. Inclusions, exclusions and single supplements apply.

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