On Safari in Southern Africa by Private Air
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Highlights
- Enjoy exclusive wildlife viewing away from the crowds on safari in private game reserves.
- Examine ancient rock art with an archaeologist and see pottery shards and trading beads that date back thousands of years.
- Set out on a wildlife cruise in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and watch elephants “snorkeling” in the river.
- Sip sundowners on the classic steam train Royal Livingstone Express as it travels through Mosi-o-Tunya National Park.
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- Accommodations and meals
- Educational materials
- Pre-departure information
- Entrance fees, excursions, and sightseeing noted as included in the itinerary
- All gratuities except those for train or ship's crew, unless otherwise noted on the itinerary
- Ground transportation during the expedition
- Transfers to and from group flights where applicable
- Services of National Geographic experts and/or local guides, lecturers, expedition leaders, and any other staff
- Taxes, port charges, baggage handling, and service charges
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Depart on an overnight flight to Johannesburg. Board our aircraft for a scenic flight to MalaMala Game Reserve, a private reserve in Greater Kruger National Park. The distinctive habitat of the Lowveld region is full of big game, including lions, ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set off on an early morning safari in open vehicles and observe wildlife at one of its most active times with naturalist guides. Enjoy time to relax and take advantage of the camp’s amenities before lunch. During our late afterno...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Daily)
Our private aircraft flies us directly to Mashatu Game Reserve, an enormous private reserve located in the remote eastern corner of Botswana that comprises a diverse wilderness of savanna, riverine forests, marshlands, op...
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Our next flight takes us soaring over the magnificent wetlands of the Okavango Delta to a tented camp in Moremi Game Reserve. Spend two days discovering this untamed habitat by land and water. Choose to explore by open sa...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Day 9); Breakfast, Dinner (Day 10)
Accommodation: Royal Livingstone Hotel
Board our aircraft for a flight to Chobe National Park, known for its many elephant families. On a wildlife river cruise, watch for elephants frolicking at...
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Johannesburg and connect with your return flight home, arriving the next day.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Air transportation and related fees (except as indicated in the itinerary);
- Activities noted as optional in the itinerary
- Gratuities for train or ship’s crew, unless otherwise noted on the itinerary page
- Passport, visa, and permit expenses
- Medical expenses and immunizations
- Baggage/accident/cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages
Accommodation
10 Breakfast, 7 lunches, and 8 Dinners
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