All Ages Budget Family Safari

Flights:

Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, and Maun to Johannesburg - from US Dollars 399 per person

Day 1

Upon your arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you will be met by a representative and assisted onto your short road transfer to The Kingdom Hotel. This property is in walking distance to the Falls.

2 x Night at The Kingdom in a twin room with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis only.

The Kingdom at Victoria Falls

The Kingdom at Victoria Falls is only a ten-minute walk along a private path to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, which makes it the closest hotel to the actual Falls. Previously known as The Makasa Sun the Kingdom at Victoria Falls has been rebuilt in a distinctive design based on the Great Zimbabwe monument. The design of the hotel has taken into account the needs of families, groups, conferences and holiday makers wanting a fun, resort style hotel from where they can enjoy the many optional activities Victoria Falls has to offer. The hotel has 294 rooms in separate two and three storey units. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, overhead fan, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV, radio and telephone. There is a 370-seater restaurant, a Spur Steak Ranch, Panarotti's Pizza/Pasta Restaurant and a fast food area. Other facilities include an action bar with televised sports, music videos and live music. The pool area consists of two swimming pools, pool terrace and bar area. A supervised crèche and children’s play area will cater for the needs of young children. With its 170 slot machines, black jack and roulette tables the attractive casino will be a hive of activity in the evening.

Day 3

Today you will be transferred to Elephant Valley Lodge. This transfer takes approximately 2 hours and involves Zimbabwe and Botswana customs and immigration en-route. On arrival you will be welcomed by the management who will show you to your room, give a brief overview of the lodge and area and will then discuss which activities you would like to do during your stay. Enjoy a lovely lunch and afternoon relaxing before your pm activity. You then return to the lodge in time to freshen up before a delicious dinner accompanies by the sounds of the African bush.

2 x Nights at Elephant Valley Lodge in a twin tent with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation includes all meals, scheduled activities, park fees, local drinks on activities and snacks on activities.

Elephant Valley Lodge

The Chobe region is home to the largest population of wild elephant in the world. This is estimated to be approximately 120,000 individuals. Their sometimes daily passage takes them from Zimbabwe through the Chobe and on into Namibia before returning. Elephant Valley Lodge lies along one of these routes and is situated in the Kasane Forest, which is adjacent to the Chobe National Park.Open guest areas, a secluded hide, refreshing swimming pool and 20 ‘meru styled’ tents complete the lodge which lies beneath a forest of sturdy knob thorns. It is within these tree tops that the largest colony of white back vultures occurs. The lodge is unique for several reasons and amongst these is the fact that it is situated within a game rich reserve affording the guests wonderful sightings between our open Landrover safaris into the Chobe and boat cruises along the Chobe River.

The camp perimeter is fenced to keep the elephant from moving through the camp, instead now they move around the camp boundary, along their well worn paths to and from the Chobe River. Your tent also ensures that you are able to hear the multitude of night sounds as you drift away with vivid thoughts of the experiences of your day on safari. Each of the tents features twin beds, en suite shower and toilet, mini safe and fan.


At Elephant Valley we have found that a morning cruise along the Chobe River provides a couple of distinct advantages they include the following; during the morning the river is distinctly less busy with fewer boats. This also permits a longer experience, assuming that sightings kept us busy, and we do not have to cut the trip short to get back before sunset. It does also permit a greater length of the river to be explored.

In the afternoons we have found that the Chobe National Park is conversely less busy and we are able to enjoy a sun downer along the river to capture the sunset on camera. It is also during the late afternoon that game becomes most active. Today you will be collected from the hotel and transferred to Kasane Airport. This transfer takes approximately 1.5 hours and involves Zimbabwe and Botswana customs and immigration en-route.

Day 5

Today you will be transferred to Kasane Airport where you will be met by your pilot and assisted onto your charter flight to Oddballs Enclave. On arrival you will be welcomed by the management who will show you to your room, give a brief overview of the lodge and area and will then discuss which activities you would like to do during your stay. Enjoy a lovely lunch and afternoon relaxing before your pm activity. You then return to the lodge in time to freshen up before a delicious dinner accompanies by the sounds of the African bush.

2 x Nights at Oddballs Enclave in a family tent with private “basic” en-suite facilities. Accommodation includes all meals, activities, park fees, tea/ coffee and snacks..

Oddball’s Camp

Allegedly named after Oddball; a man who lived up to his name! Oddball's is a legend amongst travellers to Africa. One of the original camping sites in the Okavango Delta, Oddball's has 2m x 2m domed tents erected on raised wooden platforms, overlooking the floodplains and bush.

There are a number of shower and toilet units scattered around the camp close to the tents - although perhaps not close enough at 3.00am with a Camp full of lion!! The only way to get to Oddball's is by light aircraft, so being limited to 12Kg of baggage means that Oddballs supply all your camping equipment for you both at Oddballs itself and for your Mokoro Trails. Whilst at Oddballs your meals are taken in the central dining area, directly overlooking the Boro River, and providing excellent game viewing whilst eating! There is a comfortable lounge area and a raised viewing platform right on the banks of the river. Hammocks are everywhere, and enable you to relax during the heat of the day whilst 'cramming up' on the wildlife and bird population from Oddball's extensive library.


What sets Oddball's apart from other safari lodges is the setting, the informality and above all the legendary 'skull bar', where you will be regaled with adventure stories which are surely amongst the 'tallest' in Africa! Oddball's overlooks the Boro, one of the primary watercourses of the Okavango. Excursions, by foot and mokoro - the traditional dug-out canoe - are conducted in the renowned Moremi Game Reserve, with your own professional game-guide, a man of the swamps, completely at one with his environment. The Okavango Delta is a shifting web of crystal-clear channels, lagoons, sweeping floodplains and palm-studded islands. Home to over 450 bird and 1,000 plant species, crocodile, hippo, elephant, buffalo - in fact the full spectrum of African big-game and several species of antelope that are amongst the world's rarest - the Okavango has earned its reputation as one of the world's premier wilderness areas.

The Enclave

Situated a few hundred meters to the south of Oddballs’ is The Enclave, a small, intimate hideaway with spectacular views over the floodplain that lies before it. Oddballs Enclave will comprise 6 comfortable tents, each with old world safari en-suite facilities and rustic décor paying homage to a time when safaris were a real adventure. An open-plan, elevated deck with a commanding aspect will play excusive host to The Enclave residents, attended by a dedicated cook and host. Each en-suite tent will be assigned its own private guide, with the focus on the mokoro and walking activities that has made Oddballs’ famous in every corner of the globe. Oddballs’ Enclave is offered on an FIT basis but is ideal for family gatherings, friends travelling together or even intensive networking

Day 7:

After breakfast and an early morning activity (time permitting) you will be transferred by light aircraft to Maun Airport in time for your departure flight.

What is included in the itinerary:

Road transfer Victoria Falls Airport – The Kingdom
2 x Nights at The Kingdom in a twin room with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis only.
Road transfer The Kingdom – Elephant Valley Lodge
2 x Nights at Elephant Valley Lodge in a twin tent with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation includes all meals, scheduled activities, park fees, local drinks on activities and snacks on activities.
Road transfer Elephant Valley Lodge - Kasane Airport
Charter Kasane Airport – Mapula Lodge
Road transfer airstrip – Oddballs Camp
2 x Nights at Oddballs Enclave in a family tent with private “basic” en-suite facilities. Accommodation includes all meals, activities, park fees, tea/ coffee and snacks.
Charter Oddballs Camp – Maun Airport
All charter flight taxes in Botswana
VAT in Botswana

What is not included in the itinerary:

All items of a personal nature
Gratuities
Curios shop purchases
Visas
Beverages
Laundry
The Kingdom: Everything other than accommodation, breakfast and transfers will be an additional cost.
Optional Activites
International flights

Code: AD9