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• Soar over southern Africa’s wildlife-rich landscapes in a private aircraft. • Spot the “big five” and much more on safaris by land and water at private game reserves. • Explore the Okavango Delta by dugout canoe, and walk in the mists of Victoria Falls.
DAYS 3–7 I MASHATU GAME RESERVE, BOTSWANA/KWARA RESERVE, OKAVANGO DELTA Fly to the remote Mashatu Game Reserve. Take morning and evening game drives; choose from a variety of activities, from a bush walk to a mountain bike excursion. Visit the Motloutse Ruins with an archaeologist. Then soar over the magnificent Okavango Delta to a luxury tented camp in Kwara Reserve. Spend two days exploring by land and water, and cruise to Gadikwe Island by flat-bottom boat. Mashatu Lodge, Splash Camp | Meals: 5B, 5L, 5D
DAYS 1–2 I JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA/SABI SABI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE In Johannesburg, board our private aircraft for a scenic flight to Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in greater Kruger National Park. Go on a first safari before our welcome dinner. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in open vehicles, with time to relax at midday. Stop for sundowner cocktails and watch for nocturnal creatures as night falls. Gather for dinner in an outdoor boma. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge | Meals: 1B, 1L, 2D
DAYS 8–10 I CHOBE NATIONAL PARK/ VICTORIA FALLS AND LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA/JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA In Chobe National Park, encounter the park’s many elephants on a wildlife river cruise. Fly to Livingstone, and check in to our hotel, just steps from Victoria Falls. Take a canoe safari, visit a local village or the Livingstone Museum, or browse the Maramba market. Go on a guided walk along suspended walkways in the mists of Victoria Falls. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River before our farewell dinner. Return to Johannesburg by commercial flight and connect with your flight home. Royal Livingstone Hotel | Meals: 3B, 1L, 1D
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A National Geographic Expert, Expedition Leader, and local guides will accompany this trip.
Koketso Mookodi Conservation Educator Koketso (Koki) Seipleleng Mookodi is a conservationist based in the Okavango Delta. Born in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, Koki works to educate and empower local communities, equipping them to protect wildlife and their environment. She also serves as Botswana country director for the Wild Bird Trust. Find the departure(s) Koketso will join on our website.
INFORMATION Dates: This expedition is offered from June through August, and in December. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
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