Luxury Holidays Botswana

Capturing the very essence of Botswana’s remarkable charms, CC Africa’s exhilarating Botswana Explorer Safari offers intimate camping and exclusive campsites in the heart of the dramatic African wilderness. Limited to just seven guests these wilderness adventures are accompanied by an expert CC Africa guide in customised 4-wheel-drive vehicles and offers outstanding wildlife encounters and a superb range of innovative bush cuisine. Each of the classic domed style tents have comfortable camping beds with convenient bedside tables and lamps, camping hand basins and a shaded area with camp chairs outside. The shared bathroom has toilets, hot water bucket showers and hand basins. This 12-day tour spends 8 nights camping and a night at Victoria Falls. Departures throughout the year from £2945 per person.

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Famous for its large herds of elephants, Chobe lies sandwiched between the life giving waters of the Chobe River and the Savuti Channel. The second largest park in Botswana, it boasts one of the greatest concentrations of game found in Africa. It can enjoy a staggering array of wildlife and the area around Savuti in particular is renowned for its predators.

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Covering some 275,000 acres on Chobe’s western boundary, Linyanti encompasses two thirds of the famous Savuti Channels, presenting a rich landscape of expansive floodplains, open savannah and lush forest, a haven for bird and animal life, including large herds of elephants. This private reserve offers exclusive wildlife encounters along the Linyanti River, including the possibility of dramatic zebra migrations between November and March.

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Once the centre of a great lake, these remarkable saltpans are believed to be the largest in the world. During the annual rainy season it transforms into a vast expanse of life giving water. At its peak the pans can boast massive numbers of pelicans, and flamingos, whose sheer weight of numbers can turn the surface a deep shade of pink, whilst the rich grasslands to the west become inundated with migrating herds of zebra, springbok and wildebeest.

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The largest inland delta on Earth, the Okavango is a fascinating network of lagoons and channels that each year floods across some 15,000 square kilometres of the Kalahari, turning the area into an abundant haven for game, fish and birds. Located in the midst of the Delta is the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, a haven of unparalleled beauty. Boasting a diverse range of ecosystems, including expansive wetlands, dry savannahs and riverine woodland, it harbours an amazing variety of animal and birdlife. The delta is also famed for its large numbers of elephants and hippos, whilst the ever-present predators make it a safari wonderland. Its network of meandering waterways and sandy riverbanks make this a quite exceptional natural wonderland to explore. A highlight of any visit is a gentle excursion by ‘mokoros’ (traditional dugout canoes) through the labyrinthine waterways.

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Lying in a private concession area on a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta, adjacent to the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Sandibe is a beautifully thatched lodge that offers quite unparalleled game viewing. Eight stylish cottages, with en suite facilities and private viewing decks afford a little safari luxury, whilst a forest swimming pool adds that little extra opulence.

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This unique reserve was actually founded to protect the traditional environment of the San Bushmen, affording them a haven of shimmering grasslands and desert pans in the heart of Botswana. The second largest game reserve in the world, covering nearly 53,000 square kilometres, it is a haven for a rich diversity of wildlife, including rare wild dog, aardwolf, honey badger and an amazing abundance of birdlife.

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Chitabe is a luxurious tented camp built on one of the most beautiful islands in the Okavango Delta, in a private area that is bordered on three sides by the Moremi Game Reserve. The area is surrounded by waterways and lagoons that harbour a wonderful variety of wildlife. Accommodation consists of 8 spacious East African-style tents that are built on elevated wooden decks, beneath the lush tree canopy. Each has ensuite facilities with flush toilets, and a shower and basin with hot and cold running water. The thatched dining area, lounge and pub are also raised on decks overlooking the surrounding flood plains. There is a swimming pool.Wildlife viewing at Chitabe is superb, with a good chance of spotting elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, reedbuck, giraffe, impala, zebra, buffalo and hippo.

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All 10 spacious tents at DumaTau are raised off the ground and are under thatch with canvas walls. The bathroom facilities are ensuite, with hot and cold running water. Each room has an additional outside shower. There is a dining room, pub, lounge, plunge pool and a special guest toilet with a fantastic view! The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife. The camp is located in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve which borders onto the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The camp overlooks a large hippo-filled lagoon. The source of the Savuti Channel is close to the camp and game drives along the Savuti are one of the highlights of the camp. Activities are diverse and allow guests time on the water, on land and occasionally on foot.

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Located in the heart of the Delta, this exceptional safari experience presents a luxurious blend of exclusive camping and natural tranquillity beneath a sheltering canopy of African ebony trees. With a maximum of just 18 guests, the camp offers luxurious comfort, private viewing decks, full en suite facilities and a relaxing pool area overlooking the floodplains of the Okavango.

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Xigera Camp is a waterland paradise in the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta offering 8 luxurious tented rooms with ensuite facilities and an outdoor shower. Each room is raised off the ground on a wooden deck offering a superb view of the seasonal floodplain and waterhole.Wooden walkways wind through the forest connecting the rooms to the main living area. Guests are often treated to close up views of lions, hyenas or leopard padding across the bridge that links the islands. Enjoy a true Delta experience while you sit back in a mokoro (dugout canoe) and silently glide through the wonders of the tranquil Okavango waterways. Observe the wildlife and unique Delta scenery from the comfort of an open topped Land Rover or, for the adventurous, track animals on foot.

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Situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 18 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls, the camp has an Edwardian flavour, and guests here enjoy the sights and sounds of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River in a peaceful and tranquil setting away from the crowds. There are 10 luxury, thatched chalets with ensuite facilities including a bath, shower, toilet and basin. All the rooms have fans. The rooms are all completely open in the front giving guests the best possible views of the Zambezi. The main dining room and lounge also has an interesting library.

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Africa’s largest eco-tourism company, Conservation Corporation Africa enjoys a reputation as one of Botswana’s premier operators. Renowned for excellent service and sustainable conservation ethics, CC Africa offer luxurious lodges and intimate camps in the heart of the country’s most thrilling wilderness areas.

•Chobe National Park (2 nights in luxury tent) and Okavango Delta (2 nights in lodge, 2 nights in luxury tented camp) •British Airways flights as shown in economy class •Internal flights as shown in economy class •First class accommodation throughout based on two people sharing a twin room •Meals as outlined below B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner •A reasonable amount of bottled water, local wine, beer and soft drinks are included on camping days. •Scheduled excursions and sightseeing as specified •Seat on charter as specified •Waterborne/game viewing activities as offered by the camps/lodges •National Park fees •Transfers throughout •Airport taxes •Departures throughout the year

DAY 1 Evening departure on British Airways from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.

DAY 2 Connect with your flight on Air Botswana to Maun. Upon arrival at Maun International Airport you will be met by a CC Africa Representative and assisted onto your light aircraft transfer to Chobe National Park. Spend 2 nights at CC Africa’s Chobe Under Canvas luxury tented camp. Accommodation is in a tent. Your stay is on a full board basis including scheduled activities and park fees. (D)

DAY 3 Chobe is one of the best wilderness reserves in Botswana and is home to the largest single concentration of elephants. Today you will enjoy game drives in the park plus a boat cruise on the Chobe River, both with expert CC Africa trained guides. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 Transfer by light aircraft to the Okavango Delta. Spend 2 nights at Sandibe Safari Lodge. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 Sandibe is surrounded by an abundant array of wildlife throughout the year. You will partake in day and night safaris, and experience some excellent game viewing. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 Light aircraft flight to Xudum airstrip. Game viewing en route, transfer to the luxurious Xaranna Tented Camp for 2 nights. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 Enjoy water and wilderness experiences, combining the best of what the Delta has to offer. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 Transfer to the airport to fly via Maun to Johannesburg. Connect with your flight on British Airways to Heathrow. (B)

DAY 9 Early morning arrival at London Heathrow.

Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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Africa’s ‘Lost Continent’, Madagascar presents us with a quite unique destination amidst the glittering waters of the Indian Ocean. Isolated from the mainland for millennia, the island is one of Africa’s least explored regions and home to a staggering variety of flora and fauna that is found nowhere else on earth. This spectacular journey takes us from its charming capital of Antananarivo (‘Tana’ for short) and through the national parks of its fertile central highlands, to the idyllic coasts of its northern shores, on an adventure into the heart of the captivating Land of the Lemur.

•Andasibe (2 nights), Antananarivo (1 night), Berenty Nature Reserve (2 nights), Fort Dauphin (1 night), Antananarivo (1 night), Anjajavy (4 nights) and Antananarivo (transit) •British Airways flights London Heathrow/Paris/London Heathrow as shown in economy class •Air Madagascar flights Paris/Antananarivo/Paris as shown in economy class •Internal flights as shown in economy class •Best available accommodation throughout based on two people sharing a twin room •Meet and greet on arrival in Antananarivo •Private transfers throughout on arrival and departure •Meals as outlined below B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner •National Park fees •Airport taxes

DAY 1 Fly on British Airways flight, BA312, from London Heathrow to Paris (1205/1420) (1 hour 15 minutes). On arrival, connect with your onward Air Madagascar flight, MD051, to Antananarivo (1655/0445*) (10 hours 50 minutes). *Denotes next day arrival.

DAY 2 Arriving early this morning you will be met by a representative from our local ground agents Tropic Tours.

You will then head eastwards, towards Andasibe (145 KM/approximately 2 hours 30 minutes), traversing a landscape of fertile highlands and parts of the eastern rainforest en route to the Andasibe Mantadia National Park, comprising the Mantadia Park and the Analamazaotra Reserve. Covering nearly 13,000 hectares between them, these remarkable wilderness areas are a rich treasure house of native fauna, being home to no fewer than 11 species of lemur and a dazzling array of bird, reptile and insect life.

Arriving at the Vakona Lodge (or similar) check in for a 2-night stay, after which the rest of the afternoon is free, with the possibility of taking an optional excursion to nearby Lemur Island. (B,D)

DAY 3 Your destination this morning is the Analamazaotra Reserve, home to the Indri Indri, the largest living lemur on the planet, where we intend to take a walk amongst its lush landscapes to seek out this most impressive of animals. Easily detected by its loud shrieks, the Indri Indri can only be seen in the wild (its natural aversion to captivity making it impossible to keep caged). There may also be a chance of spotting common brown lemurs and eastern grey bamboo lemurs amongst the jungle foliage as well. The spectacular diversity of flora in the park is equally impressive, with several varieties of ferns, creepers, orchids and dwarf palm on display amongst the lush tropical vegetation. The reserve also benefits from an informative interpretation centre. Return to the hotel to relax prior to an evening stroll in the reserve in search of nocturnal species. (B,D)

DAY 4 After breakfast, return to Antananarivo. On arrival transfer to the Palissandre Hotel & Spa (or similar) for an overnight stay. The afternoon is at leisure. (B,D)

DAY 5 This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your Air Madagascar flight to Fort Dauphin (MD710, 0810/0955). On arrival, transfer to the Berenty Private Reserve (84 KM, 4 hours 30 minutes). Stay 2 nights at Berenty Lodge.

The Berenty Reserve is located along the Mandrare river and is home to a number of Madagascar’s lemurs. Hours can be spent observing the lemurs, both at night and during the day. There is also a small museum with the history of the local Antandroy people. (B,D)

DAY 6 All day is spent exploring the reserve of Berenty. Take a visit within the gallery forest where three species of lemurs are easily seen including the famous ring tailed lemur, the sifaka dancing lemur and the red fronted brown lemur. In the evening a walk within the spiny forest is perfect for spotting nocturnal species such as the mouse lemur, chameleons, birds etc. (B,D)

DAY 7 After breakfast return to Fort Dauphin for your overnight stay at the Croix du Sud (or similar). Fort Dauphin was the first town occupied by the French, in the 15th century, hence its name in honour of the future Louis XIV. Fort Dauphin is a port-town, living essentially on fishing , Fort Dauphin seems to have been abandoned by the rest of the country. (B,D)

DAY 8 This morning is at leisure. Later transfer to the airport for your Air Madagascar to Antananarivo (MD711, 1150/1305). Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Relais des Plateaux Hotel (or similar) which is located close to the airport for an overnight stay. Afternoon at leisure. (B,D)

DAY 9 After breakfast, transfer to airport for your charter flight to the Anjajavy Private Reserve where you will stay for 4 nights. The flight offers you magnificent low altitude vistas of all the scenery offered by the Ile rouge. (B,L,D)

DAY 10 TO DAY 12 Three full days to relax and explore the private reserve. The 450 hectare nature reserve alongside the hotel is home to over 1,800 floral species, most of which are endemic to the country along with many medicinal plants. The forest is also home to many animal species such as the famous Sifaka lemur (dancing lemur), the bird of paradise, chameleon and Cuvier’s oplure (a type of iguana).

Many activities are on offer in the daily programme. Water based activities include sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing and canoeing, as well as big game fishing. Other excursions are possible, such as guided walks, village and market visits and 4x4 excursions. (B,L,D each day) DAY 13 After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your charter flight to Antananarivo. Transfer to Relais des Plateaux Hotel for use of day room. Evening transfer to airport for Air Madagascar flight to Paris (MD050, 2230/0740*). *Denotes next day arrival. (B)

DAY 14 On arrival in Paris, connect with your British Airways flight to London (BA305, 0925/1000) arriving later this afternoon.

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Botswana’s beautiful scenery, prolific wildlife and private reserves make it one of Africa’s top safari destinations. Remote luxury camps in the wilderness allow you to view the game in the most natural of surroundings. The jewel in Botswana’s crown is undoubtedly the Okavango Delta, where you can enjoy wildlife viewing on foot, from open-topped safari vehicles or from a mokoro dugout canoe. And what viewing! - free-roaming herds of buffalo, zebra, antelope and elephant, as well as lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah, and an incredible 550 species of birds. Few natural wonders can match the awesome splendour of the Victoria Falls as they tumble 300 feet into the gorge below. Known by the locals as Mosi-Oa-Tunya – The Smoke That Thunders, your holiday would not be complete without admiring this spectacle, which can even be viewed from your hotel.

• British Airways flights as shown in economy class
• Internal flights as shown in economy class
• Scenic flight transfers in a light aircraft from camp to camp
• First class accommodation throughout based on two people sharing a twin room
• Fully inclusive accommodation, game viewing activities and meals throughout (excludes premium import drinks but all local drinks are included at the safari camps)
• Full programme of twice daily game viewing activities at each camp including game drives, mokoro safaris, walking safaris and motor boat safaris (activities available vary from camp to camp)
• National Park fees
• Fishing, sundowner boat trips, a visit to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, to Livingstone town and its museum, the railway museum, the Zambian side of Victoria Falls and a local African village are all included during your stay at the River Club
• Free laundry at the safari camps
• Transfers throughout
• Airport taxes (excludes Zambian departure tax currently U$20 per person)
• Departures every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday throughout the year

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Day 1 Evening departure on British Airways from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.

Day 2 Connect with your flight on Air Botswana to Maun. On arrival, transfer by light aircraft to Chitabe Camp, a luxurious eight roomed, tented camp built on one of the most beautiful islands in the Okavango Delta where you will spend 2 nights. A combination of open floodplains, wooded islands, and lagoons in the surrounding area sets the scene for a wide variety of wildlife. Once you have settled in, go on an afternoon game drive in an open topped 4x4 vehicle.

Day 3 Go on a morning and afternoon game viewing activity. Game viewing at Chitabe is superb, with a good chance of spotting elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, reedbuck, giraffe, impala, zebra, buffalo and hippo. Depending on the time of year, wild dogs are also resident in the area. Night drives can be very rewarding with good sightings of the rarer nocturnal animals.

Day 4 Transfer by light aircraft to Xigera Camp, a waterland paradise in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve where you will spend 2 nights. Permanent water all year round allows one to enjoy an unparalleled variety of activities including foot safaris, mokoro trips, game drives and powerboat outings in total privacy. Paradise for avid birdwatchers, Xigera is home to Pels fishing owl, African skimmers, slaty egrets, wattled crane, lesser jacana and a host of eagles, vultures, raptors and kingfishers. It also boasts one of the highest densities of the rare and elusive sitatunga antelope found anywhere in the Okavango Delta. Go on an afternoon game viewing activity.

Day 5 Xigera has something for everyone in an area where there are no other Moremi camps. Enjoy a true Delta experience while you sit back in a mokoro (dugout canoe) and silently glide through the wonders of the tranquil Okavango waterways observed by a myriad of delta creatures. Watch the sun setting and the birds gliding home to roost from a motorboat on the Xigera Lagoon. Observe the wildlife and unique delta scenery from the comfort of an open topped Land Rover or, for the adventurous, track animals on foot. Or simply take in the beautiful sunrise from your comfortable bed while sipping your morning tea or coffee.

Day 6 Transfer by light aircraft to DumaTau, located in a private 125 000 hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve which borders onto the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The camp is built on raised boardwalks under a shady grove of mangosteen trees, overlooking a large hippo-filled lagoon within the Linyanti waterways. Spend 3 nights here. The source of the Savuti Channel is close to the camp and game drives along the Savuti are one of the highlights of the camp. Go on an afternoon game viewing activity. All the ten spacious luxury tented rooms at DumaTau are raised off the ground and are under thatch with canvas walls, allowing guests to enjoy the night sounds of Africa from the comfort of their rooms. The bathroom facilities are en-suite, with hot and cold running water. Each room has an additional outside shower. There is a dining room, pub, lounge, plunge pool and a special guest toilet with a fantastic view! The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife.

Day 7 & Day 8 Activities are diverse and allow guests time on the water, on land and occasionally on foot. Day and night game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles. Elephants are one of the area's biggest attractions, especially in the dry winter months, along with the red lechwe, zebra, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, sable, roan, eland, giraffe, baboon, monkey, warthog, crocodile and buffalo. Then there are the predators - lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena, the nocturnal animals - bush babies, springhare, aardwolf, serval, genet, pangolin and the smaller predators. Birding is great here - from the Okavango "specials", such as slaty egret, whiterumped babblers and wattled cranes, to the bushveld species.

Day 9 Following your morning game viewing activity you will be transferred by light aircraft to Kasane. Transfer across the Zambezi River to Livingstone in Zambia. Spend 2 nights at the River Club, located on the banks of the Zambezi. The afternoon is at leisure to partake in any of the activities available.

Day 10 The Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is arguably the greatest waterfall in the world. Daily trips to the Falls are a highlight. Boating to the Zambezi River's islands provides relaxed afternoon activities, and fishing and sundowner trips are offered. The Zambezi National Park is located just across the river, and elephants can be seen on the river bank. A rich bird life is found in the area. Hippos are regularly sighted (and heard) along the river's edge.

Day 11 Transfer to the airport to fly to Johannesburg. Connect with your flight on British Airways to Heathrow.

Day 12 Early morning arrival at London Heathrow.

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