DAYS 1 – 4: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
On arrival at Kasane Airport, you will be met and transferred to PANGOLIN CHOBE HOTEL, where you will stay for the next three nights. Enjoy splendid views from your accommodation, which is situated on a plateau overlooking the Caprivi floodplains and Chobe River. On arrival, enjoy the chance to explore the gallery, editing room, and underground hide before meeting your fellow photographers. Afterwards, seek out the diverse animals of the Chobe National Park, such as elephants, crocodiles, buffalos, water birds and plentiful plains game. Every day you will enjoy a morning and afternoon activity with a photo review session afterwards. (B, L, D)
DAYS 4 – 8: OKAVANGO DELTA
This morning you will check out of your hotel and be transferred to Kasane Airport, for your onward flight to the Okavango Delta. Arrive an hour later in the Shinde Concession airstrip, before being transferred to your accommodation for the next four nights, SHINDE FOOTSTEPS. Perched on the edge of a lagoon, this exclusive and intimate camp hosts just five tents. Spend your days on game drives exploring this private concession known for its populations of wild dog, wildebeest, red lechwe and giraffe. On the final day you will be taken to Kadizora airstrip for your flight to Maun. (B, L, D)
NOTE:
This is a scheduled safari. Please contact African Travel Specialists for further details.
Subject to change without notice.
Suite 2, 1st Floor
261-271 Wattletree Rd
Malvern VIC 3144
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Pangolin Chobe Lodge is situated overlooking the town of Kasane bordering Chobe National Park and is best described as a boutique lodge. The lodge features large communal areas decorated with spectacular wildlife images and boasts 14 rooms with full en-suite bathrooms complete with air conditioning, in-room safes, balconies, mosquito nets, tea/coffee stations and plenty of plug points to recharge your camera gear. The lodge includes a communal dining area to promote an inclusive atmosphere, as well as a bar, restaurant, pool and secure parking. Chobe National Park is one of the best reserves in Africa for wildlife photography, and the lodge has plenty of camera gear available to be used by guests as part of their photo safari packages. Activities at the lodge include photo safaris on the river and land, hosted by the resident photographic guides.
Shinde Footsteps is situated in the Shinde Concession, one of the most diverse regions of the Okavango Delta, offering a variety of habitats: riverine forests, palm islands, permanent swamps and dry veld. The camp is true to the original ‘under canvas African safari’, essentially an exclusive camp that offers a specialised walking experience. This rustic bush camp offers accommodation in three simply furnished meru-style tents, each with an open-air bush shower and an adjoining bush toilet. The main dining area is under canvas with evenings spentrelaxing around the campfire sharing stories of the day. The Footsteps experience focuses on walking in the delta led by a highly specialised armed guide, suitable for those looking for a little more than your average safari (the minimum age is sixteen years old). The emphasis is on exploration and discovery, each morning tracking fresh spoor to reveal the night’s events. Other activity options at the camp include fishing and mokoro excursions and possibly game drives, depending on water levels and the preferences of the guests in camp.
Chobe Bush Lodge is a stylish and contemporary retreat located just minutes from the entrance to Botswana’s renowned Chobe National Park. The lodge offers a tranquil setting with 42 spacious rooms and four family units, each featuring a modern aesthetic that blends in with the natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy views of the bush or lodge grounds from private balconies or patios, and enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, restaurant, and access to spa treatments at the nearby Chobe Safari Lodge. The property is situated in an ideal position for guests to embark on game drives, river cruises on the Chobe River, and day trips to Victoria Falls.