Botswana Premier Safari

This stunning luxury adventure takes in the incredible Okavango Delta in two astonishing locations and then finishes in the Linyanti Marsh with all areas in private, exclusive concessions.

Featuring three ‘Premier’ Camps all in the stunning luxury that Botswana is famous for you start in the Jao flats area of the Okavango Delta. This pristine environment is the classic Okavango with huge, shallow floodplains and permanent waters here you will see the wildlife it is famous for.

The next location is the Vumbura concession that sits between the Okavango and the Selinda Spillway, an area that connects to the Linyanti Marsh in years of heavy flooding. Again an area with seasonal and permanent waters attracting some of Africa’s highest densities of wildlife with a focus on Predators.

Your final location is the Linyanti private concession that looks out over the Marsh of the same name. with Oxbow lakes, Mopane Forest and open plains this is a very diverse area and is famous for its huge herds of Elephant that feed on the huge amounts of vegetation. This area is great for Predators too with good Lions numbers and African Wild Dog in particular.

Price From:

US$11,925

Duration

9 nights/10 days

Departure

All Year Round

Why You'll Love It

What's Included

Accommodation

Jao Camp

In the heart of the Okavango, luxurious Jao is set amongst islands fringed with riverine forests and vast, floodplains with prolific wildlife. The camp (rebuilt in 2019) comprises a main area elevated into the tree canopy, two exclusive villas and five twins all with private plunge pools, lounge and dining areas, and en-suite bathrooms, including indoor and outdoor showers. The two Jao Villas, accommodating four people each in two identical guest rooms, share a main area, and also have an exclusive vehicle, guide, chef and butler.

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Vumbura Plains Camp

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. Vumbura Plains comprises two separate but linked camps, consisting of a total of 14 raised, spacious rooms, unique and contemporary in design with indoor and outdoor showers and an en-suite bathroom.

King's Pool Camp

Steeped in nostalgia and named for Scandinavian royalty, newly-renovated and elegant King’s Pool overlooks the handsome oxbow lagoon of the same name in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, bordering Chobe National Park and at the crux of the important wildlife corridor that straddles Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. This 100% solar-powered camp has eight luxurious thatch and canvas rooms, each boasting a large bedroom area and lounge leading to a veranda that soaks up the gorgeous views. The river along which King’s Pool is located hosts numerous species of birds and is a magnet for game, especially elephant, in the dry winter months.

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Itinerary

Days 1 to 4: Okavango Private Concession

Jao Camp

You will be met at Maun Airport and your charter flight to Jao will take around 40mins which takes you over the southern floodplains of the Okavango with those views you always see in documentaries. Once you arrive in camp they will show you around and once you're settled in you can take part in an afternoon activity. the Jao flats are famous for their shallow floodplains and you have a great chance to see Giraffe and other wildlife moving through these vast areas.
Predators here include Lions, Leopard, African Wild Dog and Spotted Hyena with other cats being in the area but difficult to see, as they always are. Activities include mokoro, walking safaris and day and night game drives.

Days 4 to 7: Okavango Private Concession

Vumbura Plains Camp

After a morning activity you will fly to Vumbura taking around 15 mins with stunning views of the Okavango and Chief's Island. The Vumbura (or locally known as Kwedi) concession is truly superb with some of the best wildlife in Africa with both land and water activities available. This are is known for its Sable Antelope population and your ability to get close to them, which is very difficult nearly everywhere else. The Motorboat cruises in this area are particularly good with many remote islands to explore and give a great view of what the Okavango is about.

Days 7 to 10: Linyanti Private Concession

King's Pool Camp

After a morning activity you will fly to King's Pool taking around 35 mins with stunning views of Chobe. The Linyanti area is excellent and King's Pool Camp looks out over an oxbow lake with its resident Hippos serenading you throughout the day. The Private concession has some of the best wildlife in Linyanti with huge herds of Elephant in the dry season and large Buffalo herds moving through the riverine Mopane forests.
Lions are regular seen here along with African Wild Dog, the nature of the ecosystem makes seeing Leopard a little more difficult as they have many more places to hide but there are plenty there.

Wildlife Highlights

Hippo
Common in the Okavango and Linyanti areas this animal will be the soundtrack of your Safari.
Spotted Hyena
This Predator and scavenger is common throughout Botswana and you will hear more than see it, although sightings are regular,
Giraffe
A regular sighting even in areas of stunted or little trees, this is a common animal.
Elephant
Botswana is Africa's Elephant capital and can be seen throughout most ecosystems in Botswana but especially Linyanti and Chobe.
Cheetah
The Cheetah is very rare and not often seen but on the rare occasion it can be seen both in open and forested areas
Leopard
The Leopard is seen in most settings but still very elusive and they are particularly abundant in the Okavango.
Lion
Botswana is the Lion capital of Africa and can be seen throughout all of Botswana's wild places.
African Wild Dog
The African Wild Dog is one of Africa's most endangered Predators and is present in most of Botswana's wild areas.

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