This 12 night/13 day itinerary showcases some wonderful destinations in Southern Africa. You will explore the magical dunes of Jacks Camp, spend time with habituated meerkats, explore the Savute channel looking for elephant hunting lions, search the waterways of the Okavango Delta and sip on some of the best wine in the world.
Trip overview
Desert, Delta & Wine
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This 12 night/13 day itinerary showcases some wonderful destinations in Southern Africa. You will explore the magical dunes of Jacks Camp, spend time with habituated meerkats, explore the Savute channel looking for elephant hunting lions, search the waterways of the Okavango Delta and sip on some of the best wine in the world.
Highlights
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Visit with the habituated meerkats at Jack’s Camp
Sleep out under the stars on the salt pan
Spend time with the San Bushman
Explore the Savute channel
Swapping satires around the camp fire at Savute Under Canvas
Walking Safari
Mokoro excursions
Wine Farm tour
Chocolate, Cheese& Olive Oil Tasting
Dining at chefs table at La Residence
What's Included
Global Concierge
Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
Meals, drinks and laundry as specified
Scheduled flights as specified in the itinerary
Scheduled transfers as specified in the itinerary
Scheduled sightseeing and excursions as specified in the itinerary
Scheduled game viewing activities as specified in the itinerary
National parks, concession and landing fees where applicable
Emergency medical evacuation insurance
Domestic/international departure tax, fuel and safety levies from airports and airstrips unless otherwise stipulated
Personal Travel Wallet
Explore the magic of Jacks Camp
Day 1: Spend your 1 night stay at Intercontinental OR Tambo International Airport Hotel in a Junior Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast.
Day 2 – 4: You will walk back across to OR Tambo International Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Menzies Aviation, who will assist you with check in procedures for your departure flight.
You will get onto a scheduled flight to Maun Airport.
Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall where you will be welcomed by a member of our team and flown with light aircraft and fellow guests from Maun Airport to Jack’s Camp Airstrip.
Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans during your 3 nights stay at Jacks Camp in a Tent with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals & beverages, guests laundry, daily activities, airstrip transfers, expert guiding and park entry fees.
The charming Jack’s Camp is surrounded by the vast and pristine landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Reminiscent of a traditional East African, 1940s safari camp, this spectacular retreat offers seven twin and three double canvas tents, all of which are spacious, stylish and embellished in textiles from India. Each tent features a lovely ensuite bathroom, with an indoor and alfresco shower, and a private veranda.
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The Savute channel's ability to produce incredible game viewing while the beautiful of the Delta is unmatched
Day 5 – 7: You will be flown by a light aircraft from Jack’s Camp Airstrip to Savute airstrip.
Explore during your 2 nights stay at andBeyond Savute Under Canvas in a comfortable and spacious mobile Tent with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance and transfers to and from the airstrip.
andBeyond Savute Under Canvas reaches far beyond the bounds of the traditional Botswana safari – this mobile tented camp, situated in remote and beautiful corners of Botswana, offers guests a safari of a lifetime. This intimate camp features just five ensuite safari tents, carefully positioned in exclusive semi-permanent campsites in the expansive Savute Corner of central Chobe National Park, offering exceptional game viewing opportunities.
Day 7 – 10: Enjoy a short game drive to Savute airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Khwai Private Airstrip. The Khwai River is a hub for outstanding game viewing in both the Moremi and Khwai areas.
Experience the thrills of adventure during your 3 nights stay at Sable Alley. Your stay includes all meals & beverages, guest laundry, daily activities, airstrip transfers, expert guiding, park entry fees.
Sable Alley, Overlooking a beautiful lagoon, connected to the Khwai and Sable Alley Rivers, and just a stone’s throw from the world-famous Moremi Game Reserve, lies the wildlife rich Sable Alley. This incredible location allows guests to sit by the sparkling swimming pool, unwind in a comfortable lounge, or in their tents and experience uninterrupted views of the resident pod of hippo, as well as the large herds of plains game, elephant and buffalo that come by the lagoon to quench their thirst.
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Perfect ending to a perfect trip
Day 10: Enjoy a short game drive to Khwai Private Airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to take you to Maun Airport. Savor the views of the sparkling lagoons and palm tree islands as you fly over this water wonderland for one last time (Approximately 30 minutes).
Then fly from Maun Aiprort to Cape Town International Airport.
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by a member from our team who will drive you from Cape Town International Airport to La Residence. You can look forward to exploring one of the most beautiful and famous wineland districts in the world. A discovery of top class wines, locally produced cheeses, olives and much more awaits you.
Enjoy your 3 nights stay at La Residence in a Superior Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast, snacks, wi-fi, laundry, full mini bar, local beverages and house wines, all coffees and speciality tea and in-house shuttle service into the town of Franschhoek.
Day 11: Indulge in a full day in the spectacular Cape Winelands. The estates visited will vary according to your preferences, but the tour includes the regions major wine producing areas and visits some beautiful wine estates for tastings of high quality vintages. Nestled in a valley where the French Huguenots settled in 1688, Franschhoek is a delight for antique lovers and gastronomes (the town boasts some world-famous eateries). South Africa’s second-oldest town, Stellenbosch provides another glimpse of classic 17th and 18th century Cape style, with a chance to browse quaint Dorp Street, visit the museum or explore the many galleries and shops of this university town. Wine tastings are tailored to the estates opening hours and the guests wine preferences.
Day 12: This tour is the ideal option for those who want to experience the beauty and variety of the Cape Winelands but without the wine tasting. Kick off the day at the Spice Route Winery in the Paarl region, where you can indulge your taste buds with tasting locally-made and delicious chocolate and biltong. Indulge your artistic side with a glass-blowing workshop, where you will be taught how to make beautiful creations. The next stop is Fairview Wine Estate, which is known for its smooth and creamy range of goats’ and cows’ milk cheeses. Sample your favourites from among their range of decadent offerings before embarking on another gourmet adventure with an olive and olive oil tasting. With your appetite stimulated, enjoy lunch at your choice of one of the exclusive venues that your guide can recommend. Your adventure ends with a leisurely stroll along the oak-lined streets of the university town of Stellenbosch, well known for its traditional Cape Dutch architecture, where you will have some time at your leisure for sightseeing and shopping.
Enjoy a four course chefs table at La Residence
Set in the heart of a private working farm, La Residence is encircled by lush vineyards, flourishing plum orchards and fragrant manicured gardens. Guests can unwind in luxuriously-appointed suites exquisitely adorned with ornate antiques and plush Persian carpets, complete with palatial bathrooms and sunny verandas.
Day 13: A member from our team will collect you at La Residence and drive you to Cape Town International Airport, in time for your onward arrangements. Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Menzies Aviation who will assist you with check in procedures for your departure flight.
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