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Footsteps across the Delta

Botswana Safaris - Footsteps across the Delta

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MAP of the Okavango Delta showing the Ker & Downey camps.

This classic fly-in safari uses the tented camps run by Ker & Downey, whose aim is to recreate the style of the traditional African safari, with a touch of nostalgia. Enjoy the luxury at Okuti Camp and Kanana, whilst at Footsteps you will experience something unique, as you explore a pristine area on foot or by mokoro, staying in comfortable accommodation that recalls the original 'Africa safari under canvas' of the early explorers.

12 days from £3420

excluding international flights

BOTSWANA FACTFILE

DAY 1 - Depart UK.

Recommended flight from London: British Airways from London Heathrow to Johannesburg, with an onward connection to Maun in Botswana (see below).  If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 - Arrival in Maun. Moremi Game Reserve.

On arrival in Maun you will be met by a representative of Ker & Downey (on behalf of World Discovery) and taken by specially chartered light aircraft into Moremi Game Reserve, where you will stay at Okuti Camp.  Moremi Game Reserve supports the most diverse habitat and animal populations in Botswana. Resident species include wild dog, cheetah, leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, hyena, zebra, kudu, lechwe, sable and roan antelope.

Game-viewing is excellent year-round but this, however, has not always been the case. Due to various factors, including uncontrolled hunting in the early 1960s, wildlife in the area was at serious risk of extinction. With guidance from early conservationists, the Batswana tribe agreed to set aside 4872 sq kilometres (1856 sq miles) between the Khwai and Mogogelo rivers as a wildlife reserve. Named after Chief Moremi III, the Reserve was proclaimed on 15 March 1963 and today boasts a vast array of African wildlife.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.

DAYS 3 AND 4 - Moremi Game Reserve.

There are two daily game drives at Okuti, led by a personal guide in specially designed vehicles, as well as excursions by motorboat.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner each day.

DAYS 5 TO 7 - Footsteps Across the Delta.

Continue by light aircraft to the Ker & Downey 'Footsteps Across the Delta' camp.  Here you enter one of the great, untamed regions of Africa and experience the astonishing contrasts created when the mighty Okavango River flows into the arid Kalahari Desert. The result is a variety of habitats, riverine forest, palm islands, permanent swamps and dry sandveld all with an unparalleled wealth of animal diversity. The emphasis is on exploring this breathtakingly beautiful and diverse environment as the first African explorers did, either by mokoro (pictured) or on foot.  In this way you have the time to focus on learning about tracking wildlife and understanding animal movement, patterns and behaviour, as well as more in-depth information on trees, grasses and the finer details. Being on foot instead of in a vehicle affords this unique perspective.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner each day.

DAYS 8 TO 10 - Kanana Camp.

Another light aircraft flight will take you to Kanana Camp on the banks of the Xudum River in the southwest Okavango.  This vast area is a maze of lagoons, channels and islands, where the only way to travel is by boat - normally the traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) which is poled through the shallow waters.  The area around Kanana encompasses a necklace of islands dotted with palms, figs, ebony and knobthorn, and is home to myriad birds, plants and animals.  The nature of the habitat means it is the perfect place to experience the diversity of species found within the Okavango Delta.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner each day.

DAY 11 - Depart for home.

In the afternoon depart by light aircraft for Maun.  Continue by Air Botswana to Johannesburg to connect with your flight to the UK.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

DAY 12 - Arrive UK.

Morning arrival in the UK.

BANA BA LETSATSI
As part of its social responsibility programme Ker & Downey Botswana supports Bana Ba Letsatsi, established in 2004 with the mission of supporting vulnerable, orphaned and at risk children living in Maun. There are over 200 children on the register; these children are registered as they have either never been to school or dropped out, suffer sexual or physical abuse, are orphaned or lack parental care, beg, work underage, abuse drugs. When you book a World Discovery Botswana safari that includes stays at the Ker & Downey camps, a small donation is made on your behalf to Bana Ba Letsatsi.

International Flights

We recommend the services of British Airways to Johannesburg, with connecting flights to and from Maun on Air Botswana. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Johannesburg. Depart at 19.05; arrive Johannesburg at 06.50 (next morning)
Johannesburg/Maun. Depart at 10.10; arrive Maun at 11.50
Maun/Johannesburg. Depart at 15.00; arrive Johannesburg at 16.40
Johannesburg/Heathrow. Depart at 20.15; arrive Heathrow at 05.20 (next morning)

Botswana Safaris: Footsteps Across the Delta (Tour Reference: WDBS004)
2012 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

November to March is the Botswana summer period, with average temperatures ranging from 16-32 degrees Celsius. November, December and March border the rainy season (December to February), and you may encounter brief but occasionally heavy rain.  Gameviewing is still good and prices are lower.  Please ask us for prices if you wish to travel during these months.

Single Room Supplement on request.

The price includes:

• Light aircraft flights between Maun, Okuti Camp, Footsteps Camp, Kanana Camp and back to Maun.
• Tented accommodation as listed above: twin-bedded tents with ensuite facilities.
• 9 full breakfasts, 10 lunches and 9 dinners as shown in the itinerary, plus snacks.
• All beverages, including bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in reasonable quantities (featuring South African wines and spirits).
  
• All activities while at camp, escorted by professional guides.
• Daily laundry service (safari clothes in reasonable quantities).
• All taxes, VAT, park entrance fees and service charges.
• Emergency evacuation insurance from Ker & Downey camps to a regional medical facility.
• A donation to Bana Ba Letsatsi.
  

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter

A deposit of £500 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your Botswana safari must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.