Platinum Botswana

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Platinum Botswana



Tour Description:

Discover a front row seat to nature’s theatre at luxury tented camps that draw on decades of safari heritage. For real adventure in unreal style, this ultra-lux African safari is made for those for whom attention to detail matters, privacy is paramount, and style and sustainability perfectly intersects.  Featured Benefits Extend your wilderness adventure. Travel in 2024 and receive a complimentary night* at Xigera Safari Lodge to immerse yourself in the magical landscapes of the Okavango Delta for a little longer. How Your Trip Matters Embrace the call of the wild at stylish camps that are passionate about sustainability and hospitality. Recharge at Xigera Safari Lodge, delight in the Magic of the Makgadikgadi and take a walk with the Kalahari bushmen. Highlights Explore the Selinda Reserve, one of Botswana’s most prolific wildlife areas boasting staggering wildlife populations year-round. Home to leopard, lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, red lechwe, zebra and giraffe, it is also a refuge for some of the more uncommon species such as African wild dog, roan and sable. Discover the Makgadikgadi Pans, a landscape of space and otherworldly vistas in search of unique desert wildlife. Enjoy a blockbuster of activities including quad biking, bushman walks, traditional game drives and meerkat encounters. Experience exclusive, unrivaled flexibility at Xigera Safari Lodge in the heart of the incredible Okavango Delta, with no set times, no itineraries, just the unique chance of exploring the bush at a personalized pace.    MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences chosen with great care based on the positive social or environmental impact they have both on their communities, and on those who experience them: our guests. You can identify these experiences across our trips by locating the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience seal.  Terms & Conditions: Price is in US Dollars per person based on double occupancy accommodations and subject to availability at time of booking. *Travel Jan. 6, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 and receive a complimentary night at Xigera Safari Lodge. (excluding travel Jun 1 - Sep 30, 2024).

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Dates & Pricing

Friday 01 Nov 24 — Sunday 15 Dec 24Starting at $31,700 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

ITINERARY

Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 1. Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa With a warm welcome, you will be transferred to the enchanting Saxon Hotel. Situated on ten acres of magnificent indigenous gardens, the hotel provides a private and peaceful retreat. Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa 1

Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 2. Johannesburg, South Africa / Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana Fly to the otherworldly vistas and discover the Magic of the Makgadikgadi. The old-world glamour of Jack’s Camp is a Kalahari legend with stunning touches like the nomadic Persian tea tent and Natural History Museum cabinets. (BLD) Jack's Camp 2

Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 3. Makgadikgadi Pans As the sun rises, meet the pixie-faced meerkats then learn about the secrets of the desert on a walk with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen. On game drives, keep your eyes peeled for the elusive brown hyena and Kalahari lion. After dinner, enjoy a 360-degree view of the stars. (BLD) Jack's Camp 3

Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 4. Makgadikgadi Pans The Makgadikgadi is a place of unpredictable spectacles. During the dry season, a shimmering whiteness envelops the scorched landscape. This is the time of year for a thrilling quad bike ride or sleeping under the stars. When the rains fall, the pans are transformed into a layer of emerald-green grass that stretches out in every direction. Try to time your visit to the second largest migration of zebra and wildebeest in Africa. (BLD) Jack's Camp 4

Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 5. Makgadikgadi Pans / Selinda Reserve Fly to Zarafa, in the private 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve, known for its staggering wildlife population year-round. Home to leopard, lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, red lechwe, zebra and giraffe, it is also a refuge for some of the more uncommon species, such as African wild dog, roan and sable antelope. (BLD) Zarafa Camp 5

Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 6. Selinda Reserve Explore the nearby forests and grasslands. Bring the provided Swarovski binoculars on guided walks and game drives to spy the elusive leopard, regal cheetah or the endangered African wild dog. After a busy day on safari, be lulled to sleep by the sounds of Africa’s wilderness. (BLD) Zarafa Camp 6

Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 7. Selinda Reserve Water levels permitting, Zarafa’s special pontoon boat is an utterly unique experience, complete with couches, a dining area and bar. Enjoy a floating brunch or a sundowner while watching hippos and elephants in the water. (BLD) Zarafa Camp 7

Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 8. Selinda Reserve / Okavango Delta Enjoy incredible aerial views as you fly over the Okavango Delta to Xigera Safari Lodge. The 100% solar powered lodge sits within a stunning mix of palm-filled islands, riverine forests and expansive floodplains. Delve deeper into the living gallery of African art before enjoying a unique culinary safari. (BLD) Xigera Safari Lodge 8

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Day 9. Okavango Delta Your safari experience is entirely flexible, take a walk on the wild side, enjoy high tea in the bush, glide through the waterways in a glass-bottomed boat, or stop for a ‘feet-in-the-water’ sundowner. Marvel at the beauty of the sculptural Baobab Treehouse. (BLD) Xigera Safari Lodge 9

Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 10. Okavango Delta Each safari experience is an opportunity to explore a wonderland teeming with creatures from crocodiles who glide stealthily among the lilies to the agile monkeys in their palm tree playground. Actively participate in conservation work by helping record wildlife movements and habitats with Wild Entrust Africa. (BLD) Xigera Safari Lodge 10

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Day 11. Okavango Delta / Depart Enjoy one last magical morning before you bid farewell to one of Africa’s finest jewels, the Okavango Delta. (B) 11

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