SAFARI ROUTE
SAFARI ITINERARY
Day
1
Cape Town International Airport Transfer arrives Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will make your way to Mount Nelson Hotel. **Optional 1 night pre-stay** Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, this luxury hotel and spa offers easy access to all that's happening in this dynamic city. Mount Nelson has long been regarded as one of the city’s top five-star hotels. It offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz. Whether dining on exotic Cape cuisine, soaking up the sun or exploring the buzzing streets, your time here promises endless memories to cherish.
Day
2
Check Out Of Mount Nelson and check into the Savute Elephant Lodge
Check-out of the Mount Nelson Hotel. You will be transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Maun, Botswana. On arrival in Maun, you will be met by a representative who will assist you with checking in for your Mack Air flight to Savute Elephant Lodge. You will be transferred to the lodge by your guide on arrival at the Savute airstrip. Botswana's Chobe National Park is a dynamic wilderness. A sweeping expanse of savannah is dotted by rocky outcrops surrounding a marsh and the Savute Channel. Unpredictable wet and dry cycles shape the landscape and wildlife. The Savute Channel flows freely again after nearly 30 years of lying dormant, one of Northern Botswana’s greatest mysteries. Savute Elephant Lodge hosts a cluster of twelve-room residences raised on wooden platforms. Each has an outdoor lounge and is shaded by a traditional thatch roof. The large, private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock. These are ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy. Perched on the banks of the Savute Channel, with an elevated view of the river, Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge is a spectacular base from which to explore the area. Savute is also unrivaled for its sightings of excellent predator/prey interaction and is a ‘must stay’ on any Southern Africa safari.
Day
3
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Check-out of the Mount Nelson Hotel. You will be transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Maun, Botswana. On arrival in Maun, you will be met by a representative who will assist you with checking in for your Mack Air flight to Savute Elephant Lodge. You will be transferred to the lodge by your guide on arrival at the Savute airstrip. Botswana's Chobe National Park is a dynamic wilderness. A sweeping expanse of savannah is dotted by rocky outcrops surrounding a marsh and the Savute Channel. Unpredictable wet and dry cycles shape the landscape and wildlife. The Savute Channel flows freely again after nearly 30 years of lying dormant, one of Northern Botswana’s greatest mysteries. Savute Elephant Lodge hosts a cluster of twelve-room residences raised on wooden platforms. Each has an outdoor lounge and is shaded by a traditional thatch roof. The large, private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock. These are ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy. Perched on the banks of the Savute Channel, with an elevated view of the river, Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge is a spectacular base from which to explore the area. Savute is also unrivaled for its sightings of excellent predator/prey interaction and is a ‘must stay’ on any Southern Africa safari.
Day
4
Check out from Savute Elephant Lodge and head to the Eagle Island Lodge
Today, after your morning game drive and breakfast you will proceed on a shared light aircraft flight to Eagle Island Lodge. The lodge is decorated to reflect an explorer’s base. Design highlights in the twelve spacious deluxe tented rooms include oversized beds with views of the delta, large outdoor decks with a vista, private plunge pools, indoor & outdoor showers, a reading nook, and walk-in wardrobes. Fully rebuilt public areas include a stylish dining area with a pizza oven, a lounge area with an artisan-style bar, a library, a campfire area, and the Fish Eagle Bar which is located directly on the water. Local artisans and materials were used throughout the renovations. The lodge offers a variety of water-focused safari activities including motorboat safaris, barge cruises, mokoro safaris (a local canoe), fishing, as well as walking safaris, and the ultimate air safari experience by helicopter.
Day
5
Exploring the Okavango Delta
Today, after your morning game drive and breakfast you will proceed on a shared light aircraft flight to Eagle Island Lodge. The lodge is decorated to reflect an explorer’s base. Design highlights in the twelve spacious deluxe tented rooms include oversized beds with views of the delta, large outdoor decks with a vista, private plunge pools, indoor & outdoor showers, a reading nook, and walk-in wardrobes. Fully rebuilt public areas include a stylish dining area with a pizza oven, a lounge area with an artisan-style bar, a library, a campfire area, and the Fish Eagle Bar which is located directly on the water. Local artisans and materials were used throughout the renovations. The lodge offers a variety of water-focused safari activities including motorboat safaris, barge cruises, mokoro safaris (a local canoe), fishing, as well as walking safaris, and the ultimate air safari experience by helicopter.
Day
6
Check out of the Eagle Island Lodge and into Mount Nelson
After your morning game activity and breakfast, you will depart the lodge and will be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Maun Airport. On arrival in Maun, check-in for your onward flight to Cape Town. On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to the Mount Nelson Hotel. Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, this luxury hotel and spa offers easy access to all that's happening in this dynamic city. Mount Nelson has long been regarded as one of the city’s top five-star hotels. It offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz. Whether dining on exotic Cape cuisine, soaking up the sun or exploring the buzzing streets, your time here promises endless memories to cherish.
Day
7
Exploring Cape Town
After your morning game activity and breakfast, you will depart the lodge and will be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Maun Airport. On arrival in Maun, check-in for your onward flight to Cape Town. On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to the Mount Nelson Hotel. Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, this luxury hotel and spa offers easy access to all that's happening in this dynamic city. Mount Nelson has long been regarded as one of the city’s top five-star hotels. It offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz. Whether dining on exotic Cape cuisine, soaking up the sun or exploring the buzzing streets, your time here promises endless memories to cherish.
Day
8
Final day of your Blemond Safari Tour.
After your morning game activity and breakfast, you will depart the lodge and will be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Maun Airport. On arrival in Maun, check-in for your onward flight to Cape Town. On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to the Mount Nelson Hotel. Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, this luxury hotel and spa offers easy access to all that's happening in this dynamic city. Mount Nelson has long been regarded as one of the city’s top five-star hotels. It offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz. Whether dining on exotic Cape cuisine, soaking up the sun or exploring the buzzing streets, your time here promises endless memories to cherish.