Orient-Express Safari
10 Nights from $7580
Highlights
Destinations
Johannesburg, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Cape Town
- Round trip airport and land transfers
- 1 night Johannesburg at the Westcliff
- Scheduled charter flights within Botswana
- 6 nights Botswana including:
- 2 nights Chobe National Park at Savute Elephant Camp
- 2 nights Okavango Delta at Eagle Island Camp
- 2 nights Moremi Game Reserve at Khwai River Lodge
- Botswana game viewing
- 3 nights Cape Town at Mount Nelson Hotel
- Cape Peninsula private full day tour
- Winelands private full day tour
- 10 breakfasts 6 lunches 6 dinners
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Day-By-Day Itinerary
This itinerary can be fully customized; to tailor this package to your specific requirements please call one of our travel specialists at 1-800-22-SWAIN.
Day 1 Fly USA to Johannesburg
Day 2 Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. They came from far and wide to strike it rich when gold was discovered here in 1886, and the “City of Gold” still pulsates with entrepreneurial energy.
Day 3 Fly Johannesburg to Maun, Botswana
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. On arrival in Maun you will be met and assisted onto a small charter plane to Savute Elephant Camp.
The second largest national park in Botswana, the Chobe National Park is unique in that it consists of four distinct eco-systems, each one supporting a variety of game and plant life. See the famous elephant population on a Chobe safari, which are not only the largest concentration of elephants on earth but they have also been recorded as being the largest in body size.
Day 4 Chobe National Park
This rugged, semi-arid wilderness region is known for its game viewing and birding. View rock paintings drawn by the early Bushmen, who once inhabited the region.
Day 5 Fly Chobe National Park to Okavango Delta
Board a small charter plane for your flight to Eagle Island Camp.
The Okavango Delta is the largest freshwater wetland in Africa; in Botswana's arid and unforgiving bush it's an oasis where you'll find one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa – and the beauty is that it is basically a year-round destination for safaris.
Day 6 Okavango Delta
Explore this region of myriad waterways, palm treed islands and vast flood plains. Enjoy game viewing by mekoro (dugout canoe) and walking trails.
Day 7 Fly Okavango Delta to Moremi Game Reserve
Board a small charter plane for your flight to Khwai River Lodge.
Moremi is the most diverse park in Botswana and it is the only proclaimed wildlife reserve in the Okavango Delta. Moremi covers almost a third of the entire Okavango Delta, comprising a diverse habitat where the desert and delta meet, of forests, lagoons, floodplains, pans and woodlands. A Moremi safari guarantees a wildlife experience second-to-none!
Day 8 Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve supports the most diverse habitat and animal populations in Botswana. Resident species include wild dog, cheetah, leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, hyena, zebra, kudu, lechwe, sable and roan antelope.
Observe the perennial drama of the African bushveld and enjoy excellent bird watching opportunities.
Day 9 Fly Moremi Game Reserve to Cape Town (Via Maun)
Board a small charter plane to Maun and connect to your onward flight to Cape Town. Arrive in spectacular Cape Town, also known as the “Mother City”. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Day 10 Cape Peninsula tour
See for yourself how this spectacular southern tip of Africa became known as the 'Fairest Cape'. See how this spectacular southern tip of Africa became known as the ‘Fairest Cape’. Begin with a stroll through the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Drive past the pristine beaches of Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno – currently the hottest real estate in the world – to Hout Bay, a functioning harbor and heart of the local crayfish industry. Drive along the breathtakingly scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, around the Atlantic Seaboard.
After a stop for lunch (own account), it’s on to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its scenic viewing point. The amazing sea and mountain views are reason enough to make the 41 mile trip from Cape Town. Amid the rocky landscape – home to mountain zebra, eland and ostriches – blooms magnificent Cape flora. Continue along the coastline to the beautiful Boulders Beach where you can stroll along wooden walkways and enjoy viewing a colony of penguins. The last stop is at the naval port of Simon’s Town, the country’s third oldest European settlement.
Day 11 Winelands tour
A whole day dedicated to the indulgence and splendor of Africa's premier wine region. Escape to the beauty and tranquility of the Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch Winelands. The first stop is the Afrikaans Language Monument, perched on Paarl Rock, which offers sweeping views of the surrounding area.
Continue onto wineries of well-known estates to sample wines of merit, before visiting the Huguenot Monument and Museum in Franschhoek to discover the origins of this world renowned wine producing region. Enjoy lunch in one of the many fine restaurants in either Franschhoek or Stellenbosch (own account). Don’t miss the world-famous 19th century-style general dealer in Stellenbosch’s Dorp Street – Oom Samie se Winkel.
Day 12 Fly Cape Town to USA (Via Johannesburg)
Transfer to the airport for your onward flights.
Day 13 Arrive USA
Hotels
For more information about the hotels visited in this itinerary please click the hotel name below.City |
Standard | Superior | Deluxe | Luxury |
Johannesburg |
- | - | - | The Westcliff |
Chobe Nat. Park |
- | - | - | Savute Elephant Camp |
Okavango Delta |
- | - | - | Eagle Island Camp |
Moremi Reserve |
- | - | - | Khwai River Lodge |
Cape Town |
- | - | - | Mount Nelson Hotel |
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Pricing
To determine pricing for your tour select the appropriate travel season and desired accommodation level from the table below.| Twin Share | Single Share | |
Luxury |
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11/1/09-12/21/09 |
$7,835 | $9,115 |
12/22/09-1/2/10 |
$7,880 | $9,145 |
1/3/10-3/31/10 |
$7,945 | $9,305 |
4/1/10-5/31/10 |
$8,095 | $10,785 |
6/1/10-6/10/10 |
$10,495 | $13,745 |
6/11/10-6/30/10 |
$10,850 | $14,435 |
7/1/10/7/9/10 |
$10,930 | $14,595 |
7/10/10-7/16/10 |
$10,495 | $13,745 |
7/17/10-9/30/10 |
$9,995 | $12,685 |
10/1/10-10/31/10 |
$10,385 | $13,465 |
11/1/10-12/22/10 |
$7,580 | $10,660 |
Add International Airfare Pricing |
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Routing: JFK or IAD-JNB-CPT/JNB-JFK or IAD |
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5/1/10-6/30/10; 8/11/10-9/10/10; 12/24/09-1/6/10 |
$1,700 | |
7/1/10-8/10/10; 12/10/10-12/23/10 |
$2,125 | |
9/11/09-12/9/09; 1/7/10-4/30/10 |
$1,415 | |
Add Internal Africa Air |
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Routing: JNB-MUB-JNB |
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11/1/09-12/22/10 |
$375 | |
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Terms & Conditions
*Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. Travel may be restricted to certain days of the week and be available from one or multiple US departure points. Add on fares are available from most US cities and surcharges may be applicable for travel on particular days of the week. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. US and Foreign Govt. taxes and fees vary depending on the itinerary selected and may range from $90 to $395 per person. Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 per person and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per person, are not included. After ticketing changes may not be permissible in some circumstances, or a change fee may be applied. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note that some air segments may be served by an associated carrier. Full payment for special deals may be required within a number of days of the reservation being made as nominated by your consultant at the time of booking (or 60 days prior to departure). Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Group inquiries are welcome however specials remain subject to hotel and airline capacity control and therefore may not be applicable for group travel. The best deal available for group travel will always be given in lieu of the offer indicated. CST #2012413-20 See our Complete Terms and Conditions.>> Back to the Top
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