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Explore
"undiscovered" southern Africa,
from the prolific game haunts of South
Africa and Botswana to tranquil Zimbabwe and
the Zambezi River. Chartered aircraft whisk
travelers from one unique destination to
another. Using small chartered aircraft
allows fast and easy access to places that
would otherwise require long hours of
driving along dusty, bumpy roads.
Entering
Botswana you feel as though you have gone
back a hundred years to share the discovery
of a truly virgin Africa as Livingstone and
Stanley once did. Botswana is a land of
contrasts, ranging from the arid desert to
the fertile flood plain to the rich game
reserves of Moremi Game
Reserve.
Fly
to Maun, Botswana and then on to Eagle
Island Camp. Regarded as one of the world’s
most beautiful camps, Eagle Island Camp
awaits you deep within the Okavango Delta, a
rich swampland that supports an incredible
variety of plants and wildlife. One of the
area’s most pristine natural locations, it
lies on the banks of the Boro Channel just
south of Chief’s Island. Unspoiled and
remote, the camp is shaded by a canopy of
indigenous trees offering the perfect
retreat from the blazing African heat. As
the sun begins to dip into the horizon, the
camp’s sunset cruiser takes you on a
magnificent journey through the delta. You
can enjoy the birds, watch elephants bathing
and mammoth hippos emerging from the water
before you return to the base. There you are
welcomed with a wonderful candlelight dinner
served under the stars.
Your
next stop is the luxurious Khwai River
Lodge. Surrounded by indigenous Leadwood and
fig trees, your accommodations at the Khwai
River Lodge are among the most distinguished
safari lodges in all of Botswana. A charter
flight will bring you to this magical
location. The exquisite natural habitat of
Khwai makes it a regular host to elephant,
buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild
dogs. Early morning and late afternoon game
drives take advantage of ideal conditions
for viewing the wildlife. We set out in open
four-wheel-drive vehicles and also take
walking tours led by the experienced team of
guides. Night drives and stargazing
presentations are conducted after dinner.
On
to the Savute Elephant Camp. Perched on the
former banks of the now dry Savute Channel,
the Savute Elephant Camp is often referred
to as the “elephant capital of the world,”
offering a spectacular bird’s-eye view of
elephants in their natural environment with
an adjacent watering hole just meters away
from the camp’s main building. Activities
include daily game drives in open vehicles
and game viewing from a number of great
hiding spots. Delight in the culinary
pleasures to be found here as well. The
Savute offers a dining experience second to
none, including dining in the boma within
the heart of a true “bush” environment.
Next
stop Victoria Falls. Visit to the
Livingstone Museum, the country’s biggest
and oldest museum, dating back to the
1930’s. In addition to exhibitions on human
evolution, the period of British rule and
subsequent independence, the museum also
houses a large collection of David
Livingstone memorabilia, donated by the
Livingstone family. Afterwards, we’ll make a
special stop at the Maramba Cultural Center,
an authentic tribal village to get a
firsthand sense of traditional village life.
A well-marked and paved path is your
invitation to explore the nearby rainforest
environs. Your stay in Livingstone will cap
your adventure as you explore beautiful
Victoria Falls. Described by the Kololo
tribe living in the area in the 1800’s as
Mosi-oa-Tunya, “the Smoke that Thunders,”
Victoria Falls offers a spectacular sight of
awe inspiring beauty and grandeur on the
Zambezi River. As you relax on the sundeck
of the five-star Royal Livingstone Hotel,
overlooking the forest and the Zambezi,
rainbows fill the air, creating a truly
enchanting atmosphere. Enjoy a thrilling a
helicopter ride above the falls for a
spectacular end to this extraordinary
journey.
Return
to Johannesburg and then home to the USA. Bid farewell
to Africa and a most remarkable honeymoon,
one you'll remember for the rest of your
life.
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