Botswana

Location Luxurious Vumbura Plains lies in an area that is a mix of water and dry land. The wildlife is diverse so that both land and water activities on vehicles, mekoro and boats deliver an all-round African safari experience. Accommodation Vumbura Plains comprises two satellite camps, each with its own main area with an expansive vista across the floodplains and furnished with idiosyncratic objets d’art. The 14 tents, raised off the ground, are unique and contemporary in design, with extensive use of light, wood and space. Each includes a sunken lounge, sala, and plunge pool. Each of the two family units has private decks linking the two separate tents. Purpose  The concession is leased from five villages through the Okavango Community Trust in a partnership that ensures that the benefits of ecotourism are shared with our neighbouring rural stakeholders. Unique Selling Points  A beautiful, diverse area with a range of herbivore and predator species Best antelope diversity in the Delta, particularly sable Large, lavish camp with contemporary, modern design

Perched on the edges of the Ghoha Hills, that assures spectacular unparalleled 180-degree views of the world-renowned Savuti landscape, including an active waterhole. The understated elegance of the décor, the views and the attention to your comfort is a perfect mix to make your safari extra special. A refreshing pool, gym and a spa to take care of the mind, body & soul. Activities are morning and afternoon drives and day excursions to the Savuti Marsh paradise teeming with wildlife. Full Eco certification is achieved location Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge is ideally positioned on the edges of the Ghoha Hills in Savuti within the Chobe National Park approximately 150km south west of Kasane and 230km north east of Maun. Road transfer is approximately 3 hours taking you through parts of Chobe, some local villages and different 4 x 4 terrains. Transfers can be pre-booked at time of reservation from Kasane Airport. (Minimum 2 people) Small Aircraft Kasane Airport – 35 minutes in the air plus 40 minutes road transfer Maun Airport – 50 minutes in air plus 40 minutes road transfer Helicopter Kasane to Ghoha Hills – 48minutes Ghoha Hills to Nogatsaa pans – 30minutes Seasons The Chobe region has two very distinct seasons and experiences hot, wet summer and cool, dry winters. The rainfall period occurs November to April and daytime temperatures during this period average at 35 degrees Celsius. During May to September the days are moderate, but the mornings and evenings are cold. Humidity in the Chobe area is low. Accommodation 11 Luxury Tented Rooms – 26 Pax Capacity 9 Twin / Super King Luxury Tented Rooms – Super King/2 x 3/4 bed – sleeps 2 per room 2 Family Luxury Tented Rooms – Main with bathroom en-suite and interleading room Main Room has King Bed and 2nd tent 2 single beds – sleeps 4

Khwai Tented Camp has modern and spacious Serengeti-style tents, with stylish and comfortable interiors and private bathrooms with running water. The camp maintains a genuine safari camp feel. The camp comprises of 6 elegant tents perched on wooden decking overlooking the tranquil waters of the lagoon. The camp exudes the charm and aura of the old Africa in a new era and provides a truly authentic African safari experience. Location Khwai Tented Camp located on a beautiful site within this community-run concession on the eastern border of the Moremi Game reserve, on the banks of a lagoon flowing into the Khwai river, acts as a boundary between the reserve and the community area, offering visitors staying here several unique ways to experience Africa. Accommodation 6 Comfortable and spacious meru style tents elegantly set-up on wooden decking. Accommodation includes en-suite bathroom facilities with running water, flush toilets and showers.

Hyena Pan offers brilliant value for money and an all-round fantastic safari in a private concession. Spend an afternoon in the ground level hide, a favourite amongst photographers, and capture some shots that you’ll remember for life. Located next to the only permanent source of water for miles around (a magnet for wildlife – elephant in particular), you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your room for top-notch wildlife-watching. Game drive across the dry plains and along the Khwai River, and keep your binoculars at the ready for predators, majestic elephant, buffalo, and hordes of plains game. Location Hyena Pan is in the Khwai Private Reserve, which borders Moremi Game Reserve, the Khwai River and Chobe National Park and is considered one of Botswana’s best game viewing areas. Located in the interior of the 200,000-hectare Khwai Private Reserve. Seasons JANUARY – MARCH: Summer You can expect high rainfall and high temperatures so pack accordingly! Highs range from 35°C to 45°C whilst it can fall to around 18°C at night and after heavy thunderstorms. APRIL – MAY: Autumn It’s starting to get drier now and rainfall is less. Expect dry and warm days with cool evenings and mornings. JUNE–AUGUST: Winter There is generally no rainfall during the winter months, but you can expect colder nights and early mornings. The days however are sunny and generally warm. Temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C, but at night, it can drop below freezing in some areas. SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER: Spring As the season progresses, the days become drier and warmer. October can be extremely hot with temperatures reaching 40°C in the middle of the day. NOVEMBER–DECEMBER: Summer As the summer months return, expect rainfall and high temperatures. The highs range from 35°C to 45°C, whilst the lows can reach around 18°C. Accommodation With only eight, recently upgraded tents, the camp is intimate, comfortable, and welcoming.

Camp Okavango, a unique and exclusive African safari camp. This hidden treasure, in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assures its guests of an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience. Camp Okavango’s main area comprises of a network of interconnected walkways linking up two lounge areas, a dining room, library, self-service bar and curio shop. Sweeping ramps lead to the lower level deck with two open-air fire pits and comfortable seating areas to relax and take in the natural surroundings. There is a third deck with a rim flow swimming pool and thatched lounge deck for those warm summer days. With its open-air design and elevated position, the new Camp Okavango is an eco-sensitive lodge which captures the very essence of the Okavango Delta. Location Situated on the remote Nxaraga Island in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta. Botswana’s magnificent Okavango Delta is a maze of lagoons, lakes and hidden channels covering an area of over 16,000 square km in flood and shrinking to less than 9,000 square km in the dry season. Seasons Summer: September – April Winter: May – August Closed for 1 month during the rainy season (January-March) for refurbishments and maintenance Accommodation To ensure a peaceful and genuine safari experience, Camp Okavango accommodates just twenty-four guests. There are eleven intimate Safari suites and one Family suite consisting of two bedrooms and each with an en-suite bathroom. Each of the guest suites have been built on individual raised wooden platforms and set beneath the thick Okavango Delta vegetation. The en-suite bathrooms have double vanities, double shower and a separate water closet (with a view). The stack away sliding doors open onto a private open-air viewing deck offering beautiful views over the Okavango Delta.

Xigera Safari Lodge is surrounded by picturesque papyrus swamps and wooded islands and is renowned for its very high density of sitatunga antelope. The area is known for remarkable mammal sightings including red lechwe, spotted-necked otter, elephant, buffalo, reedbuck and tsessebe Predators include lion, spotted hyaena and leopard. Guests are sometimes treated to close-up views of lion or leopard using the footbridge connecting Xigera to the next island! This concession lies in an International Birding Area (IBA) with many ‘Okavango specials’ being present, including Pel’s Fishing-Owl, African Skimmer, Brown Firefinch, Greater Swamp Warbler, Wattled Crane, African Pygmy Goose and Lesser Jacana. Location Xigera Safari Lodge is in the Moremi Game Reserve with private access to a 6 000-hectare (15 000-acre) wetland paradise in the heart of the Delta. Situated on one of the Okavango’s key waterways Accommodation Xigera Safari Lodge can accommodate up to of 24 guests & one suite is a Family Suite (subject to concession numbers and/or availability). The 12 standard suites include a separate lounge, bedroom, dressing area, full bathroom and outdoor shower and feature DSTV, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning, as well as a private deck with a daybed offering uninterrupted floodplain views. • 12 standard suites of which: • 9 x king-size beds (which cannot be split); and • 2 x twin beds (which can be converted into king-size beds using mattress convertors).

Sable Alley is brand new and ready to rumble having only opened in May 2017, and the 55-square metre tents are comfortable and stylish (and enormous!), with en-suite facilities and indoor and outdoor showers. Enjoy sweeping views of the wildlife-dotted lagoon from each tent – this is world-class game viewing without leaving camp. The game viewing in the area around Sable Alley is fantastic, and you’ll find lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo all in close proximity as well as a multi-coloured array of birdlife. We allow a maximum of seven guests per vehicle and only three vehicles are allowed at any sighting meaning there’s not an overcrowded game drive in sight. There’s an exciting range of activities to get stuck into, including day and evening game drives, mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions (when water levels permit), game walks, viewing hides, and more. Location Sable Alley is located in the 200,000-hectare Khwai Private Reserve concession, overlooking vast floodplains. Seasons JANUARY – MARCH: Summer You can expect high rainfall and high temperatures so pack accordingly! Highs range from 35°C to 45°C whilst it can fall to around 18°C at night and after heavy thunderstorms. APRIL – MAY: Autumn It’s starting to get drier now and rainfall is less. Expect dry and warm days with cool evenings and mornings. JUNE – AUGUST: Winter There is generally no rainfall during the winter months, but you can expect colder nights and early mornings. The days however are sunny and generally warm. Temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C, but at night, it can drop below freezing in some areas. SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER: Spring As the season progresses, the days become drier and warmer. October can be extremely hot with temperatures reaching 40°C in the middle of the day. NOVEMBER – DECEMBER: Summer As the summer months return, expect rainfall and high temperatures. The highs range from 35°C to 45°C, whilst the lows can reach around 18°C.

In the heart of the Okavango Delta within the MATSEBE concession area, Pom Pom Camp is another jewel in Botswana’s crown! The camp overlooks a scenic lagoon and is quietly nestled under grove shady trees. Here hippo grunt and frolic in front of camp’s permanent lagoon that is surrounded by miles of reeds. In a clear water oasis “mokoro” offer you a wonderful means of viewing wildlife as you glide between palm fringed islands. Activities on offer at PomPom Camp are game drives, night drive, mokoro excursions, boat cruises, game walks and fishing. Location Pom Pom Camp is short 20-25minutes scenic flight over Okavango Delta from Maun. Accommodation The camp has 9 large luxury safari tents, all with en suite showers and flush toilets; the bathrooms are enclosed for privacy, security and importantly offer you a truly unique bush adventure. In the main thatched building, you will find a cozy bar, lounge and table settings for imaginative meals prepared by our safari chefs

Location Situated on a beautiful old tree-island in a prime wilderness locale in the south-east of the Okavango Delta, Chitabe Camp is built on raised decks to provide superb views across an expansive floodplain. Thanks to its mosaic of habitats, a plethora of plains game are seen on the day and night drives as well as guided walks. Accommodation Eight spacious tents with fine-art wildlife photographs are set on elevated wooden decks. The walkways and main area are was rebuilt, along with a new 12-metre lap pool and gym. In keeping with our light footprint, much of the decking and gum poles will be reused and recycled in the new structure. Purpose Chitabe is committed to raising the living standards of its employees to ensure that the whole family is raised out of poverty. As such, Chitabe won a Silver medal in the “Poverty Reduction” category at the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016. Unique Selling Points Chitabe’s location on the periphery of the Delta offers exciting year-round game viewing Individually styled tented rooms portray a personalised touch Good numbers of lion, hyaena, leopard, cheetah and wild dog

Counter-balancing the wilderness are restful, air conditioned, en-suite lodgings. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. Other facilities include a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area, a fully equipped conference room, a stylish bar with an outside terrace and an expansive deck with magnificent views over the Chobe River. Each of Chobe Game Lodge’s 4 luxury suites has an individual plunge pool set on a private terrace with breath-taking panoramic views of the endless landscape and open plains. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel-vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. All 46 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings. Location: On the banks of the Chobe River, West of Kasane The only permanent game lodge situated within the famous Chobe National Park. Seasons Summer: September – April Winter: May – September The Lodge is open all year round Accommodation 47 rooms in total consisting of: 41 standard rooms) Twin or double configuration and 7 sets of inter-leading rooms) 1 family room 3 family suites 1 honeymoon suite 1 x guide / pilot room

Muchenje offers unique, prolific game experiences within this quieter region. Muchenje Safari Lodge provides some of Botswana’s finest safari accommodation and combined with unparalleled safari experiences, it is ideal for both discerning clientele and newcomers alike. Owner run and managed, attention to detail is paramount with nothing being too much trouble at Muchenje Safari Lodge. Being positioned within the Chobe Forest Reserve, enables easy access to the quieter river roads within the National Park, as well as being able to enjoy additional activities such as walking and night drives – further ways to explore this fascinating and exciting corner of Botswana. Location Situated on the more exclusive western area of Chobe National park. Closest Airport is Kasane (BBK) – 50km / 45 minute road transfers. Flights into Kasane – SA Airlink & Air Botswana daily Transfers available from Victoria Falls & Livingstone – (2 hours) Transfers available from all borders (Namibia, Zimbabwe & Zambia) Seasons High Season – July, August, September & October July & August are the coolest months and often very cold at night and early mornings, with warm pleasant days. The waterholes dry up and the game congregates along the river frontage. In September the temperatures soar to mid to late 30’s. Before the rains start the Chobe is tense with the crackle of dry bushveld as thousands of elephants and other game congregate on the flood plains. Low Season – November, December January to March When the first rains arrive the bushveld sighs with relief – the flush of new growth is welcome as the new generation of plains game are born. The migrant species of birds return, and the Chobe comes alive with new life. The summer rains are predominantly localised afternoon thundershowers. Once the rains have established the game disperses away from the Chobe – the zebra return to the Savuti Marsh, the elephants to their seasonal grazing areas such to Zambia or Zimbabwe. But a few remain affording a fantastic safari any time of year. Mid-Season – April, May, June The temperatures are pleasant, with warm days late 20’s (°C) and comfortable nights. It is dry with the last of the rains. The bush is dying back and the grass is turning golden brown. In June the temperatures start dropping particularly in the early morning and evenings. The Chobe River usually floods in June when the rains from further upstream arrive in the Zambezi and push back up the Chobe. Accommodation Chalets 11 – Guests Max 24 Children From 8 yrs Triple Children only or Family room. Room Configuration All rooms double or twin with Air Conditioning in rooms as well as fans & Mosquito Nets and Wi-fi Yes in main area only.

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero is a luxurious retreat in the heart of the bush, located on the edge of Chobe National Park, the second largest national park in Botswana, where some 80,000 elephants roam. From the lodge’s hilltop position, guests can enjoy far reaching panoramic views over the Chobe River and floodplain below. The main public area includes a lounge, library and dining room, which are linked to outdoor viewing patios. Guests are able to relax in the split-level swimming pool or unwind with a pampering session in the full-service spa complete with a treetop treatment room. Location Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero borders the Chobe National Park. The lodge is accessible by road and air. The nearest airport is Kasane Airport which is approximately 10 minutes from the Lodge. Seasons Summer: September – April Winter: May – September The Lodge is open all year round Accommodation Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero’s fifteen suites all command fabulous views and come with every convenience guest could hope for. Each suite measures approximately 61 square and has its own private garden – the perfect spot to sip cocktails, or enjoy a private dinner served under the African sky? Each Suite offers a free-standing bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower. The rooms are also equipped with air-conditioning, hairdryer, ceiling fan, in-room safe, mosquito nets and mini bar. Complimentary wireless internet access is available in all of the rooms of the lodge. Three of the suites are Family Suites, offering an extra bedroom for families. The romantic Pool Suite features a private plunge pool, a private deck where guests will be able to enjoy private dinners for two under the stars (weather permitting) and special turn downs every night. The lodge also features a curio shop. Electricity supply is a combination of silent packed generator and battery system.