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Ilala Lodge

27 November 2015

Ilala Lodge is a distinguished boutique hotel within walking distance to the falls. The hotel offers 32 standard rooms and 2 deluxe suites, all very spacious with railway sleeper teak furnishings and patio doors leading onto either open lawn or a balcony where you are afforded a view of the spray of the falls. The rooms have en suite bathroom with separate shower, air conditioning, overhead fan and satellite TV and are served early morning tea & coffee, fruit basket and homemade biscuits. The world class a la carte Palm Restaurant serves breakfast lunch and dinner and offers a comprehensive wine list and cocktails. Dining outside under the African night sky amidst the sound of the mighty waterfall makes for a romantic evening to be remembered. The hotel is ideally situated and is the close to the Victoria Falls as well as the town centre. The National Park borders the front of property and wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background. The Ra-Ikane is a small luxury cruise boat exclusive to Ilala Lodge and designed to compliment your stay and create an ambiance of a bygone era. Period decor, historic memorabilia, fine cuisine and refreshments characterise a level of comfort and grace unsurpassed on the Zambezi.

ACTIVITIES ON OFFER AT ILALA LODGE At an additional cost Zambezi Wilderness Safaris the in house activity booking centre at Ilala Lodge. Victoria Falls has a lot to offer the visitor and is known as Africa's adventure capital. From high adrenalin activities like bungee jumping and white water rafting to more sedate pastimes like fishing or elephant back safaris, Victoria Falls has it all. The Ra-Ikane Luxury Sunset Cruise The Ra-Ikane is the only one of its kind in Victoria Falls, is a small luxury cruise boat that is out-fitted to suggest, in exquisite detail, an ambiance of a bygone era. The vessel was built to replicate the “Ma-Robert” – Dr David Livingstone’s boat. This cruise boat is exclusive and personalised and designed to complement your stay with us. Period decor, historic memorabilia, fine cuisine and refreshments characterise a level of comfort and grace unsurpassed on the Zambezi. Crocodile Farm & Nature Sanctuary Visit the croc farm and get to see how they rear these reptiles from eggs to full adult crocodiles. The eggs hatch in about December & January, so this is a great time to see the baby crocs. Feeding times are a highlight and we recommend taking a guided tour with one of our experienced guides. Sightseeing & Cultural You can either take a 2 hour guided tour of the Victoria Falls to learn the history from an experienced local guide, or you can opt to walk to the Victoria Falls on your own accord.

Scenic Flights View the spectacular Falls from the air with either a short or extended flight over the Victoria Falls and Batoka Gorges. Adrenaline Activities To get your heart racing, try out either the 111m Bungi Jump off the world famous Victoria Falls Bridge or take the plunge and test the Gorge Swing and Zip Line. The legendary railway bridge is an integral part of any Victoria Falls experience. Learn its fascinating history with an entertaining theatrical presentation about the bridge and the men who built it and the rare opportunity to walk on the catwalks beneath the Bridge, used in the original construction in 1904.

River Activities Experience an adrenalin filled day rafting on the lower Zambezi River. Half & full day trip options are available and include lunch and refreshments. A calmer option would be the upper Zambezi canoe trips. Lion Walks Lion walks are available in the mornings and afternoons on a private estate. The safari includes walking with these majestic animals as part of their pre-release training and funds go directly to the African Lion Rehabilitation & Release into the Wild Program. Either breakfast or lunch & refreshments are included. Game Viewing Activities 3 Hour game drives are available in the mornings and afternoons. Full day trips include a game viewing cruise, lunch and a game drive. You may also choose a 4 hour game drive which includes a 3 course dinner and refreshments on a private reserve.

Xugana Island Lodge

29 November 2015

Inclusive of accommodation, all meals, refreshments, local beverages (excluding premium brands), scheduled game activities, national park fees, laundry, emergency medical evacuation, government levies & taxes Xugana Island Lodge, situated on a wooded island abutting the Xugana lagoon, which is widely accepted as being the most spectacular permanent water site in the entire Okavango Delta. The lodge accommodates a maximum of 16 guests in 8 raised reed and thatch "Mesasas" situated on the shaded fringe of the island, each with a lagoon view through the artfully cleared lagoon-side vegetation. The tastefully decorated "Mesasas" have twin or double beds, en suite facilities, walk-in showers, ceiling fans, and a private deck, ideal for bird watching Facilities in the lodge are an open boma and an outdoor dining area facing out over the expanse of pristine water that makes up the permanent Delta. Lounge, bar and dining areas lie in the shade of fig and leadwood trees in open sided thatched areas. The swimming pool, located amongst the gardens in the center of the island, is a perfect place to relax. Meals, for which the lodge is justly famous, are taken al fresco on the edge of the lagoon, except on those rare occasions of rain when the lounge doubles as the dining room. Tea is often served in the garden inside the island, where quiet, secluded reading benches can also be found.

GAME VIEWING AT XUGANA ISLAND LODGE Xugana means "kneel down to drink" in the local dialect. Xugana Lagoon has, for thousands of years, been a safe haven for the Bushman people who lived in this pristine water world. Xugana Lagoon is in the permanent Delta, a world of crystal clear waterways winding through vast reed and papyrus beds, opening unexpectedly onto tranquil lagoons, home to bream, catfish, and the fighting tiger-fish and fringed by secret wooded islands, a haven for the magnificent bird and wildlife that inhabit the Delta.

Activities at Xugana Island Lodge are water based! Staying at Xugana lets you enjoy all the activities that the Okavango Delta does best. Mokoro trips in eco-friendly dugout canoes built to the traditional design, boat safaris to lagoons and islands, and wilderness walks each give guests the chance to see the Delta denizens such as the sitatunga and red lechwe antelopes, crocodile, and hippo, as well as the other big game that frequents the islands and riverine fringes. These can be combined with leisurely walks on surrounding islands in the concession.

Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, and the bream (tilapia) and tiger-fish fishing can be excellent at certain times of the year. The peaceful motorboat ride back across Xugana Lagoon during the spectacular African sunset provides a lifelong memory. All activities are conducted by experienced naturalist guides, who, as well as ensuring that guests come to no harm, are keen to impart their vast knowledge and love of this unique area.

Savute Safari Lodge

01 December 2015

Inclusive of accommodation, all meals, refreshments, local beverages (excluding premium brands), scheduled game activities, national park fees, laundry, emergency medical evacuation, government levies & taxes Savute Safari Lodge peers out from ancient Camelthorn trees on the banks of the Savute channel, part of the dynamic Savute eco system - known for its large concentration of Elephant and large lion prides. Accommodation consists of 12 double volume suites, which are spacious and furnished in a contemporary style with large sliding doors. Large private viewing decks and en-suite facilities, with walk in showers combine to make Savute Safari Lodge an unforgettable experience. The chalets are specially designed to ensure comfortable sleeping conditions in the hot and dry conditions. The lounge, library and cocktail bar are situated in the exquisite thatch and timber main building, where an upstairs viewing deck allows Savute's enchanting sunsets to mesmerise guests. A large fireplace downstairs is equally inviting on winter nights, while the delicious aroma of dinner and the prospect of candlelit dining beckons guests to the elegant dining room. The lodge also boasts a swimming pool and shaded viewing deck, both of which overlook the channel, and where afternoon tea is served and guests can sit around the camp fire after dinner. At the end of the day admire the sunset from the viewing deck & watch Wild Dogs hunt in the channel where crocodiles once swam. The game viewing offered by Savute is an experience not to be missed

GAME VIEWING AT SAVUTE SAFARI LODGE Stretching from the waterways of the Linyanti all the way to Savute Marsh, the winding waterways of Savute Channel have pumped life into the western section of Chobe National Park for many thousands of generations. But this fickle and unpredictable channel has a fascinating history of flooding and drying up independently of good rainy seasons and flood levels elsewhere - a mystery that has intrigued geologists and other researchers for many years. When David Livingstone discovered the Savute Channel in 1851 it was flowing. Thirty years later the channel had disappeared and the Savute Marsh had dried out, remaining this way for almost 80 years. It flowed again in the late 1950s, continuing until the early 1980s when it again receded, gaining the channel its reputation as ‘the river which flows in both directions’. In 2009, after another extended hiatus, the channel began flowing again and by January 2010 had spilled into the Savute Marsh for the first time in three decades. No-one knows how long the water will remain…

The Savuti area is world renowned for offering incredible game viewing. During the dry season, guests can expect to see Savuti's famous resident bull Elephants, antelope and resident lion prides, as well as black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, tsessebe, kudu, impala, giraffe and ostrich. During the summer months thousands of zebra and antelope species migrate to the area offering a feast for lion, hyena and cheetah. Buffalo herds arrive and migrant birds increase Savuti's resident population of over 300 species. Activities are centered around game drives throughout the Savute area in open 4x4 safari vehicles lead by professional and experienced guides. Many trips will incorporate a visit to the Savute Marsh for your chance to see the historic presence of the Savute Channel at the marsh against a teeming backdrop of wildlife. Guests will also enjoy a visit to the

ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills – a small hilly outcrop which forms a remarkable landmark in the otherwise flat landscape. Savute lays claim to the second biggest summer zebra migration in Africa, which is determined by the rains but usually occurs between November and December and again between February and April when the zebras move from the rivers in the north in search of the rain-ripe grasslands and full waterholes in the southeast of the park. Often followed by a myriad of predators, the zebra migration is a must for visitors.

Xakanaxa Camp

03 December 2015

Inclusive of accommodation, all meals, snacks, local beverages (excluding premium brands), scheduled game activities, national park fees, laundry, emergency medical evacuation, government levies & taxes Xakanaxa Camp's location on the banks of the Xakanaxa lagoon and the Khwai River ensures guests are treated to an authentic Okavango Delta experience throughout the year. The camp oozes old world charm with accommodation in only twelve Meru-style classic safari tents. The luxury tents are set on wooden platforms near to the water and include en-suite bathroom with a shower, basin and flush toilets. To keep you cool in summer, the tents all have fans and a unique water sprinkler system which aids cooling in the midday heat. The camp has a 220v generator, which only runs between 05h30 to 19h00 therefore ensuring that you have quite night with only the sounds of the wild to lull you to sleep. However the reading lights in the tents are battery charged and plug points are available in each tent, as well as the office for charging of equipment. Please also bring charging units and adaptors for any equipment you might use. Guest amenities within each tent includes toiletries, insect repellent, a hairdryer, gowns, ponchos for warmth on game activities and a kist with lock and key for safekeeping of valuables To match the high standard of the facilities, game viewing and location, is the high standard of service offered by the staff. They are friendly, helpful and the guides extremely knowledgeable. When staying here you will be afforded the opportunity to see a vast array of wildlife endemic to the two different ecosystems. Be sure to take along a pair of binoculars as the birdlife at Xakanaxa Camp is unparalleled. Please Note: due to permit issues with Moremi Game Reserve, Xakanaxa are unable to offer mokoro safaris from the 1 st January 2015

GAME VIEWING AT XAKANAXA Big game, big birds, big water! Xakanaxa Camp (pronounced Ka-ka-na-ka) was one of the pioneer safari camps in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The camp has a prime location on the banks of the Khwai River, on the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve. This means they have access to permanent waterways and to the open scrubland and plains and that guests enjoy an authentic year round Okavango Delta land and water safari experience. Game drives in open 4x4 Land Rover vehicles with licensed guides. The camp has four 10 seater Land Rovers however only 6 to 8 guests are accommodated per vehicle at any time. Or enjoy game viewing from the waters of Okavango while gliding in one of the three 8 seater power boats.

Daily camp activities follow a rhythmic pattern in harmony with nature. Generally guests enjoy a light breakfast of coffee, tea, fruit juices, cereals, muffins and fresh fruit just before dawn and then set off on extensive safari drives or boat outings. Upon returning to camp three or four hours later, it’s time for a scrumptious brunch, including a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes. A siesta is followed by high tea before guests set off again on a safari activity that returns to camp approximately half an hour after sunset. A chance to freshen up is followed by pre-dinner cocktails and snacks, dinner and coffee and liqueurs on the fire-deck. Please Note: The Moremi Game Reserve regulations do not currently permit any of the following activities: Off road driving, Night drives, Walking Safaris Fishing or Mekoro

SUGGESTED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE AT XAKANAXA Activities are flexible and can be tailor-made according to guest’s requirements 05h30/06h30 - Wake up call. Light continental breakfast consisting of cereals, yoghurt, tea/coffee/juices/fresh fruit/toast and preserves/rusks and biscuits served in the lounge area 06h30/07h30 - Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 10h00 10h30/11h00 - Brunch is served consisting of a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes, after which enjoy a few hours at leisure 15h00/15h30 - Afternoon tea is served consisting of a selection of sweet and savoury eats. Juice, iced tea, fresh fruit, beverages 15h30/16h00 - Depart on afternoon game viewing activity – drinks and snacks are served for sundowners during the course of the activity. Sunset - Return to camp (depending on park regulations. Currently we have to be back in camp 30 minutes after sunset) 19h00/19h30 - Pre-dinner drinks will be served at the bar 19h30/20h00 - Three-course dinner – generally the starter and dessert is served, whilst the main course is buffet style 21h30/21h00 - Coffee and liqueurs served at the campfire

Leroo La Tau

05 December 2015

Inclusive of accommodation, all meals, refreshments, local beverages (excluding premium brands), scheduled game activities, national park fees, laundry, emergency medical evacuation, government levies & taxes Leroo La Tau is built on cliffs overlooking the Boteti River and bordering the Makgadikgadi National Park. The elevation gives guests a raised vantage point resulting in numerous spectacular wildlife sightings. During the dry season this area is populated by up to 30 000 wildebeest and zebra which have migrated down to the Makgadikgadi in search of grazing. The migration brings with it an increase in levels of predator activity. The lodge has just 12 thatch and glass fronted Chalets, raised on wooden platforms. Each luxurious chalet comprises beds with down duvets, en-suite bathrooms and private viewing decks allowing spectacular views. The main lodge houses a dining room, reading room and bar in the main lodge, expansive wooden decks and a plunge pool, guests can immerse themselves seamlessly into the ultimate wildlife experience in Botswana. There is also a hide built off to the side of the camp fire place that allows one to get a closer view of the animals around the waterhole. The lodge offers both scheduled guided day and night game drives. Depending on water levels of the Boteti River, boat activities are also on offer. Optional cultural excursions can also be arranged to visit Khumaga Village. Guided nature walks in the area surrounding the lodge can also be arranged. (Please Note: Due to their location in the park, the physical Makgadikgadi Pans are not visited on daily scheduled activities from Leroo La Tau).

GAME VIEWING AT LEROO LA TAU The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park stretches away from the banks of the Boteti River, through its interior of scrubland and grasslands. The western boundary provides for mineral rich grass lands and the Boteti River which supplies the much needed sustenance for the herds which inhabit the park. Leroo La Tau is situated on the western bank of the Boteti River, north west of Khumaga village, about 140 kilometers south east of Maun. The river's eastern bank forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The Boteti River is the main outflow of the Okavango Delta, collecting the water that flows past Maun, and stretches about 250 km southeast finally ending at Lake Xau on the extreme south western edge of the great Makgadikgadi salt pans. There was permanent water in the river since long before Livingstone first explored the area in the late 1840s and brought the existence of Lake Ngami to the attention of the outside world. The river provided water for the great herds of wildlife that seasonally utilized the short grass plains on the north-west side of the Makgadikgadi, and latterly provided water for the Setswana cattle herders who moved onto the western bank. The river was thus a natural barrier between the wildlife and the cattle – and was a natural boundary for the National park.

In the mid 1980s the flood waters of the Okavango started to decline as the region entered a cycle of low rainfall in the catchment – and the Boteti River, receiving far less water, began to dry back progressively. It finally started drying up completely in the mid 1990s. The water stopped reaching Leroo La Tau by about 1987/88 – leaving a few waterholes in the riverbed fed by underground seeps, and trapping a small pod of hippo who stayed in a deep pool near Leroo La Tau, together with crocodiles who became completely terrestrial and denned in caves in the eastern river bank opposite Leroo La Tau. The zebra and wildebeest herds continued to use the rich grass plains and migrating to the river at the end of winter to access the water in the seeps. The Makgadikgadi National Park is a harsh dry environment, suited to Gemsbok and Kudu, but the river provided a life-giving source of water for the zebra and wildebeest utilising the eastern grass plains.

2009 saw the highest floods in the Okavango in the past 25 years, and the Boteti River has started flowing strongly again with the water reaching and flowing past Leroo La Tau. After the start of the rainy season, this desert area teems with wildlife as herds of zebra and wildebeest graze to their heart's content on the wide open green grassland plains of the Makgadikgadi. During the wet season there is an influx of migratory bird species, while resident desert species welcome their visitors by showing off their breeding plumage. The area around the lodge also boasts Chobe Bushbuck, Leopard, Brown and Spotted Hyena, Impala, Kudu, Jackal, Porcupines, Genets, Caracal and White Rhino to name but a few. Most unique however, are the Crocodile and an amazing pod of Hippo which have survived in extremely adverse conditions for over 12 years. Making this area of the Boteti a unique haven for large herds and predators alike. Leroo La Tau offers both scheduled guided day and night game drives. Depending on water levels of the Boteti River, boat activities are also on offer. These activities usually take about 2 hours per activity and although guests do see large game, activities emphasise on experiencing the beauty of the Kalahari and sharing the wonders, which together constitute this very delicate African ecosystem. Guided nature walks in the area surrounding the lodge can also be arranged. Optional cultural excursions can also be arranged to the neighbouring village, Khumaga. Also on offer are day trips out to Baines Baobabs and Nxai Pan and for those looking for some extra insight into this unique area and its history there are cultural and topographical talks on offer. Please note: Due to their location in the park, the physical Makgadikgadi Pans are not visited on daily scheduled activities from Leroo La Tau

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Services Included Road transfer from VFA to Ilala Lodge 2 nights at Ilala Lodge occupying 1 Standard Twin - Double on a Bed & Breakfast basis Road transfer Ilala Lodge to Kasane Airport Charter flight Kasane to Xugana 2 nights at Xugana Island Lodge occupying 1 Luxury - Double on a Fully Inclusive with Local Beverages basis Charter flight Xugana to Savute 2 nights at Savute Safari Lodge occupying 1 Standard - Double on a Fully Inclusive with Local Beverages basis Charter flight Savute to Xakanaxa 2 nights at Xakanaxa Camp occupying 1 Superior Tent - Double on a Fully Inclusive with Local Beverages basis Charter flight Xakanaxa to Leroo La Tau 3 nights at Leroo La Tau occupying 1 Double on a Fully Inclusive with Local Beverages basis Charter flight Leroo La Tau to Maun

Excludes : · International flight · Passports, Visas and Permits (geen permits nodig voor Botswana) · Immunization, inoculation and medication · All other items of a personal nature · All services not specified above · All meals not specified · Please note that there will be additional charges for special dietary requirements such as strictly Halaal or Kosher meals where possible to arrange. These do not form part of the property's standard meals and where available, properties would need to pre-order meals and have them specifically flown in at an additional cost.

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