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THE ULTIMATE ELEPHANT SAFARI
This safari travels across southern Africa from West to East visiting the best elephant habitats in Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. We start with the rare and endangered desert elephant in the arid Namib Desert, then explore Etosha, the Okavango, Linyanti, Hwange and Mana Pools, viewing some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. We will observe how rainfall and soil types have changed the elephant's family structure, appearance, and behaviour. The group will have aircraft with them throughout the safari to ensure that there is little wasted time getting from area to area. There will be ample time to learn about and observe these animals in their prime habitats under the expert guidance of Dr Ian McCallum.
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September 26 to 28, 2002: Damaraland Camp
Guests arrive at Windhoek International Airport under their own arrangements. Upon arrival, guests will be met and transferred by light aircraft to Damaraland Camp where accommodation has been reserved for two nights.
Situated on the northern face of the Huab River valley and looking south toward the imposing Brandberg Mountains, Damaraland Camp offers its guests endless and dramatic vistas. Accommodation at Damaraland is in nine comfortable tented rooms, with en suite facilities. The dining room and pub are combined under canvas, and an open fire is enjoyed on calm evenings. This friendly camp offers walks and drives in one of the most intriguing wilderness areas in Namibia. Although wildlife is not concentrated, Damaraland Camp is situated where the rare Desert Elephant roams, alongside Gemsbok (Oryx), Springbok, Ostrich and other hardy desert animals.
In: 26 September 2002
Out: 28 September 2002
Basis: Inclusive of all meals, game activities, drinks on game drives and housewine at dinner
September 28 to 30: Ongava Lodge
After breakfast and the morning game activity we depart Damaraland Camp and transfer by light aircraft to Ongava Lodge, adjoining Etosha National Park, where accommodation has been reserved for two nights.
Ongava Game Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park, in a 68,000 Acre privately owned Game Reserve. The Lodge is set into a hill with commanding views over the bush below. Accommodation is in 10 air-conditioned rock and thatch chalets, each with en-suite facilities. Activities include game drives in open Landrovers into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, Gemsbok, Springbok, and Hartebeest can be seen. In addition, night drives, hides and walks with armed guides are enjoyed on the private reserve. Ongava boasts resident White and Black Rhino, affording guests wonderful opportunities to see both species at close quarters, and perhaps track them on foot.
In: 28 September 2002
Out: 30 September 2002
Basis: Inclusive of all meals, game activities, drinks on game drives and housewine at dinner
September 30 to October 2: Vumbura Camp
After breakfast and the morning game activity we depart Ongava Lodge and transfer by light aircraft to Vumbura Camp in the Okavango Delta (flying via Windhoek and Maun to clear customs). We will spend 2 nights at Vumbura.
Vumbura is a remote luxury camp situated on a private concession in the Okavango. Each one of Vumbura's eight spacious luxury tented rooms has a bathroom en suite, as well as an outdoor shower. The main area is tucked beneath a canopy of indigenous trees with a superb view across the floodplain. Vumbura offers both water and land activities, including mekoro rides, boat trips (water levels permitting), game-drives in open safari vehicles, and nature walks. Guests could see Red Lechwe from a mekoro in the morning, then Sable antelope from a vehicle in the afternoon. Other species include elephant, lion, leopard, and buffalo.
In: 30 September 2002
Out: 02 October 2002
Basis: Inclusive of all meals, game activities, laundry and drinks (except imported premium brands)
October 2 to 4: King's Pool Camp
After the morning game activity and brunch we depart Vumbura Camp and transfer light aircraft to Kings Pool Camp in the Linyanti Reserve, where accommodation has been reserved for two nights.
Kings Pool Camp is located in the private Linyanti Reserve, adjoining Chobe National Park. The area boasts a wide variety of animal species, but it is most noted for its very large Elephant populations, which can reach enormous densities during the winter months. The major predators such as Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog and Hyena are resident, and are regularly sighted. Accommodation is in 10 comfortably appointed tented rooms set under thatch. Each has a wooden deck overlooking the Hippo filled lagoon in front of the camp. Facilities are en suite, with the addition of an outdoor shower.
In: 02 October 2002
Out: 04 October 2002
Basis: Inclusive of all meals, game activities, laundry and drinks (except imported premium brands)
October 4 to 6: Makalolo Plains Camp
After the morning game activity and brunch we depart Kings pool Camp and transfer by light aircraft to Makalolo Plains Camp on a private concession in Hwange National Park (flying via Kasane and Victoria Falls to clear customs). We spend two nights at Makalolo Plains.
Makalolo Plains is situated in what is regarded as Hwange's best wildlife viewing area. The park is legendary for its diversity of wildlife and massive herds of Elephant and Buffalo. There are excellent opportunities to view game from open Landrovers, from hides, or on foot safaris, accompanied by an armed professional guide. The entire camp is raised up onto wooden board walks and platforms, affording guests excellent views over the floodplain in front of camp. Accommodation is in nine large tented rooms with en suite facilities as well as outdoor showers. Meals are enjoyed in the separate raised dining area.
In: 04 October 2002
Out: 06 October 2002
Basis: Inclusive of all meals, game activities, laundry and drinks (except imported premium brands)
October 6 to 8: Chikwenya Camp
After the morning game activity and brunch we depart Makalolo Plains Camp and transfer by light aircraft to Chikwenya Camp on the eastern boundary of the Mana Pools National Park, where accommodation has been reserved for two nights.
The focal point at Chikwenya Camp is the magical Zambezi River, its backwaters, and the surrounding flood plains and forests. The area is a photographer's paradise, as tall albida trees dot the open flood plains, with the mountains of the Rift Valley providing the backdrop. Accommodation is in nine stylish tented rooms with en-suite facilities, indoor and outdoor showers. There is a separate lounge and dining area, and a plunge pool, all with fabulous views. Mana Pools is renowned for its large herds of Elephant and Buffalo that concentrate along the river when the inland waterholes dry up. Wildlife viewing is enjoyed in open Landrovers, on motorised pontoons, on foot, in hides, and in canoes.
In: 06 October 2002
Out: 08 October 2002
Basis: Inclusive of all meals, game activities, laundry and drinks (except imported premium brands)
October 8, 2002: Safari Ends
After the morning game activity and brunch we depart Chikwenya Camp and transfer by by light aircraft to Harare International Airport where the safari ends.
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