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Abstract
Characteristics
- Collective tour
- local companion/guide in Italian for the entire tour
- guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 participants for 10 days from the departure until all seats are filled.
- include meals (v. the fee includes)
- transfers and group visits, shared with other clients
- basic tented accommodation,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Chobe National Park
Reception in Italian upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, free lunch, At sunset, a photo safari by boat on the Chobe River., dinner in the countryside, accommodation Visite privée: Le Château des Sforza,
Giorno 2 — Chobe National Park
Full board at the camp, morning and afternoon photosafari, accommodation,
Giorno 3 — Chobe National Park → Savute
Breakfast, departure for, You cross part of the immense Chobe National Park and reach Savute in the western part of the park, a vast region of extreme landscapes, from the arid and desolate Mababe depression to the green marshy expanses fed by the Savuti Channel. The river has a curious course, completely dry for thirty years, with water again since 2010, but the flow could stop at any moment., packed lunch, Accommodation for the next two nights will be in a mobile tented camp set up at the Hatab Private Campsite, dinner in the countryside,
Giorno 4 — Savute
Full board at the camp, A day dedicated to safaris, exploring stunning landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. In the picturesque area of Leopard Hill, you’ll have the chance to admire ancient rock paintings created by the San people, a precious testament to a millennia-old culture set amidst the wilderness,
Giorno 5 — Savute → Khwai Game Reserve
Breakfast, departure for, During the journey, I have a packed lunch in the vast depression of Mababe. I am expected to arrive in the late afternoon at the camp in the Khwai Private Reserve, nestled between the Moremi Reserve and the Chobe National Park., dinner, accommodation Transfert privé,
Giorno 6 — Khwai Game Reserve
Breakfast, departure for, Day dedicated to safaris in the Reserve, one in the morning and one in the afternoon., packed lunch, Moremi Game Reserve, as big as the Aosta Valley, is the only protected area in the Okavango Delta with one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in Africa. It is a kind of earthly paradise with the main herbivore and carnivore species of the region and over 400 species of birds; the recent reintroduction of white and black rhinos has made it a destination for "Big Five" game viewing. The landscape is picturesque, with floodplains, crystal-clear waterways, lagoons, salt pans, grassy plains, and marshy plants, magnificent mopane tree forests, and palm islands., return to the camp, dinner, accommodation Transfert privé,
Giorno 7 — Khwai Game Reserve → Maun
Breakfast, departure for, Free lunch. The guide can help you get a packed lunch., I will arrive in the late afternoon., dinner, accommodation Cirqa Relais & Châteaux,
Giorno 8 — Maun
Airport transfer, end of the tour,
Notes
LUGGAGE: includes handling of one medium-sized luggage (max 23 kg) per person. Due to limited space in vehicles, we cannot guarantee extra luggage.
Rooms: Triple rooms are not available; it is not possible to accommodate 3 adults in the same standard room.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
MINIMUM AGE: At least 7 years, although we recommend a minimum of 10. Children from 6 to 12 years are allowed to join the safari at the rangers’ discretion.
SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on buses and in hotels.
HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: The room must be vacated in the morning, by the time indicated by the hotel; the surcharge for late check-out is equal to an extra night.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.
TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. It is recommended: €7 per day per person for the guide and ranger, €4-5 per day per person for the driver, tracker, and hotel staff, depending on satisfaction with the service received. Usually, the guide hands out three envelopes, one for themselves, one for the Park rangers, and one for the driver, to be personally given to them at the end of the tour.
MEALS: not included unless specified.
PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays.
REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Local guide in Italian, TRANSFER / VEHICLES: Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 specially modified to accommodate 8-12 passengers. Vehicles with open roof and open sides, with the possibility of closing them in case of rain., accommodation in hotels, lodges, and camps indicated or similar in standard rooms, meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, Entrance to parks and reserves, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program and Green seat.,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, entry visa for non-EU (European Union) citizens, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
***CLIMATE***, January-March in Namibia and Botswana is the rainy season, characterized by hot and humid weather. Some days are clear and sunny, while others are gray with afternoon thunderstorms., April-June, the rains are over! Everything is fresh and new with clear skies; moderate daytime temperatures, and the wildlife begins to gather around permanent water holes, making it easier to spot them., July-September: dry, with clear days and an average daytime temperature of 25°C, nighttime temperatures between 0 and 10°C; animal sightings are excellent, migratory birds start arriving in August. The best time for a safari!, During the local winter, from May to August, temperatures can be chilly in the early morning and evening, but become mild and pleasant during the day. Please ensure you bring warm clothing, including a windbreaker and sweatshirts., October: the driest period of the year with daytime temperatures of 30°C. An excellent time for spotting the Big Five., November-December: hot days with the first afternoon thunderstorms; it is the weaning period and the sighting is good; many migratory birds., DEPOSIT: At the time of confirmation, a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit equal to 20% of the total is required., We use specially modified open-top 4x4 vehicles for transport, and most of the tracks are unpaved or sandy. This trip involves journeys of several hours between locations. We recommend this trip to those in good health.,
Cancellation policies
For cancellations:
- From confirmation to 60 days before arrival: 20% penalty (non-refundable deposit)
- From 61 to 30 days before arrival: 50% penalty
- From 29 to 0 days before arrival: 100% penalty,