Day 1: Chobe Chilwero Lodge, Chobe National Park Botswana

Arrival at Kasane's Airport, followed by the welcoming of the Chobe Chilwero representative. Road transfer from Kasane to the lodge.

In the local language of Setswana, Chilwero means 'place of high view', an apt name for a lodge whose accommodations look out over lush flood plains towards Namibia on the horizon. 

The lodge offers 15 luxury air-conditioned units each individually appointed with furniture and fittings from all corners of the continent.  In addition, each unit has its own private 'sala', both indoor and outdoor showers along with large sunken bath.  Chilwero also offers a split-level swimming pool.

View these lodges: Chobe Chilwero Lodge and Stanley's Camp Safari

Guests tend to come to the Botswana bush to get away from it all - thus Chobe Chilwero has not installed telephones or televisions in the individual rooms. But if business cannot be kept at bay, a small business centre will be included in the public area, offering telephone and fax services.  In addition, a small library has been built which could also be used for lectures and nature talks.  This room will also house a television, VCR and slide projector.

Safari activities at Chobe are diverse, exciting and are tailored to suit individual requirements. Game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles, normally in the early morning and late afternoon, under the leadership of qualified Botswana guides. The Chobe floodplain is renowned for its concentrations of Buffalo and Elephant. The late evening in particular, provides spectacular viewing. All vehicles are equipped with two-way radio systems, thus facilitating optimum sightings of the major species.

Day 2: Chobe Chilwero Lodge, Chobe National Park Botswana

For the true lover of unspoiled Africa, these safaris will capture the magnificence and very real essence of Botswana's natural landscapes and wildlife heritage. Game viewing and fishing from small boats is a special Chobe experience. Additionally, there is a sunset cruise, which provides spectacular wildlife viewing and vistas of an African sunset. Afternoon game viewing in the Chobe area, returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 3: Stanley's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

The Chobe National Park covers a wide variety of country: riverine forest, flood plain, periodic marsh, mopane and miombo woodland and a few rocky outcrops. Such a diversity of habitats implies a wide variety of wildlife, which ranges from water animals such as Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Otter and fish to forest and dry-land species such as Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra and Eland.

In all areas predators abound, including Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and both species of Hyena!  Pending on time, you may be able to do a short morning game drive, then return to camp for a light breakfast before you are transferred back to Kasane Airport for your charter transfer of 1 ½ hours into the Delta to Stanley's Camp with Mack Air.

On arrival at Stanley's Camp private Airstrip, you will be met by your ranger and transferred into the lodge in open 4x4 vehicles.  The Staff of Stanley's Camp will be waiting to welcome you and show you to your tents.

Stanley's is a small luxury camp consisting of 8 classic styled safari tents.  The delicately appointed tents exude classic Africa; hand crafted beds dressed with the finest linen, antique furniture individually selected and oriental carpets that give a delightful glimpse at colonial Africa.

Each accommodation unit offers en-suite facilities and a private balcony.  Electricity is supplied by a combination of silent packed generator and battery system, allowing 24-hour power supply. 

After having had the time to refresh in the comfort of your rooms, your guide will take you on a discovery of Stanley's private concession.  Game drives at Stanley's are conduced in open vehicles that offer unencumbered views.  The vehicles have been custom built and offer individual seating.  The accompanying professional guides are amongst the best in Botswana. Return to camp in early evening in time for a scrumptious dinner.

Day 4: Stanley's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Early morning wake up call with fresh tea/coffee and biscuits served in your room followed by early morning game drive. 

Set in an amphitheatre of ebony and sausage trees on the Southern Tip of Chief's Island, Stanley's Camp sits amidst 260 000 acres of untamed and untrammelled African Bush.Bordering the southern section of the famous Moremi Game Reserve, this private concession is located by definition in seasonal Delta.

Game viewing in the area is extremely good with excellent numbers of predators and plains-game on offer.  The area houses one of the largest Buffalo populations in the Okavango Delta, in the dry season, can concentrate into a herd in excess of 2000 heads.

Return to camp after the morning game activity for a hearty brunch.  Afternoon at your leisure enjoying the facilities on offer. Mid-afternoon high tea will be served prior to your next game drive which may extend into a night drive should you wish so. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Stanley's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Early morning wake up call with fresh tea/coffee and biscuits served in the room.  Pending on your charter times, you will have time to go on a mokoro excursion (water depending) this morning exploring the rivulets and channels of the Delta prior to returning to Camp for Breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for your charter to your onward destination.

PLEASE NOTE:

Luggage: When travelling in the Okavango Delta by light air craft, the luggage limit is 12 kgs and is to preferably be packed in a soft bag. The 12 kg luggage limit does not include hand luggage and photographic equipment which needs to be kept to a reasonable weight and quantities.

ROTATION OF CAMPS MAY CHANGE.