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South Africa & The Okavango Delta

Mar 12, 2025 to Mar 22, 2025
South Africa, Zambia & The Okavango Delta

 
South Africa & The Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta- Africa's Iconic Wildlife Destination
March 12-22, 2025


Come with us on Safari to the Okavango Delta.  Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, water buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and antelopes abound. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers wildlife, natural beauty, and cultural experiences that make it a dream experience for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Add in Cape Town, South Africa and Victoria Falls and it’s the dream safari of a lifetime. 

Wednesday · March 12th -  Arrival in Cape Town, South Africa. Check into the beautiful Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel                       

Thursday March 13th - Cape Peninsula Tour.  Enjoy a private-guided tour exploring the gorgeous peninsula region of Cape Town. This scenic
 coastal meander will introduce you to the extended suburbs of Cape Town. Highlights of the day include:   Passing through many of Cape Town's
most beautiful villages: Camps Bay, Llundudno, Hout Bay, Simon's Town, and Kalk Bay.  

Friday - March 14th - Cape Town - Cape Town City Eats Tour with Table Mountain.  Full day exploring Cape Town's City and Gourmet scene with your private guide. The day will also include a trip to the base of Table Mountain, take the cable car up and enjoy the views from the top of the mountain (weather permitting).

Saturday -March 15th - Cape Town - Cape Winelands. A private-guided day of wine tasting and exploring in the beautiful Cape Winelands.

Some of the experiences you enjoy could be:
• A visit to Vergelegen - one of our oldest estates, to explore their beautiful gardens and historic Cape Dutch Homestead
• Wine tasting - at some of the Cape's best estates
• A tutored olive oil tasting or a chocolate and wine pairing experience
• A cellar tour (note that this must be pre-booked well in advance)

Sunday - March 16th - Fly from Cape Town to Livingstone Airport - Transfer to Thorntree River Lodge.  Thorntree River Lodge is set in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, just a short distance from the famous Victoria Falls. Thorntree River Lodge has been completely rebuilt with an environmentally-conscious design. Drawing inspiration from local customs and culture, it is a modern contemporary design with tented roof structures to maintain the feel of authentic Africa.

Monday - March 17th - Thorntree River Lodge - Choices abound;, from the stunning Victoria Falls to Sunset River Cruises to Game Drives, you may choose from many available activities
 
Tuesday - March 18th - Fly from Livingstone Airport on through Kasane, to Maun airport, where you will catch a helicopter to the Atzaro Camp in the Okavango Delta.

 
Wednesday - March 19 - Okavango Delta - Surrounded by lush palm islands and vibrant delta vegetation, this eco-friendly oasis is nestled
within the breathtaking landscape of this World Heritage wilderness. As a guest at this state-of-the-art safari camp, you’ll be able to
experience year-round sightings of iconic African wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe, lechwe, and hippo. The premier
destination is ideal for safari enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, offering a private and exclusive experience.
 
Thursday - March 20 - Okavango Delta - Choose from various Game Drives, Safari's and other activities.
 
Friday - March 21 - Okavango Delta  - Choose from various Game Drives, Safari's and other activities.
 
Saturday - March 22  -Helicopter ride to Maun Airport,  in time for your independent flight to Johannesburg.  We recommend booking Airlink flight 4Z 301: 2:30pm Depart Maun (MUB)
4:10pm Arrive Johannesburg (JNB).  VIP Assistance, Johannesburg Airport (Departure) · VIP Assistance through Customs & Immigration.
Once you land at Johannesburg International Airport, you will be met off the aircraft by VIP Assistance, who will help you to clear
South African immigrations, collect your luggage and proceed through customs. You will then be assisted with
checking in for your  onward flight to the US.

What's included:

Accommodations• 4 Nights at the  Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel on a bed &  breakfast basis
• 2 Nights at Thorntree River Lodge on an all-inclusive basis
• 4 Nights at  Atzaro Okavango on an all-inclusive basisCharter & Helicopter Flights
• Kasane Airport to Maun Airport (Charter)                                                                                        
• Maun Airport to Atzaro (Helicopter)• Atzaro to Maun Airport (Helicopter)
VIP Assistance
• Meet & Greet - Cape Town Airport (CPT) on arrival from USA (VIP - including customs and immigration)
• Meet & Greet -
Cape Town Airport (CPT) on departure to
 Zimbabwe (VIP - including customs andimmigration)
• Meet & Greet - Johannesburg ORTIA (JNB) on departure to USA (VIP - including customs and immigration)
Road Transfers
• Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, and return
• Livingstone Airport (LVI) to Thorntree River Lodge
• Thorntree River Lodge to Kasane Airport (BBK)
• Qorokwe Airstrip to Atzaro Okavango, and return                                                                                                                                                    
Tours
• Cape Town - Cape Peninsula Tour - Full Day, Private Guided
• Cape Town - City Eats Tour with Table Mountain - Half Day, Private Guided
• Cape Town - Cape Winelands Tour - Full Day, Private Guided
Conservation Levy - by staying at Thorntree River Lodge and Atzaro Okavango you are directlycontributing to tourism and conservation efforts to protect the people, wildlife and environment

What's not included:

• COVID -19 related and / or required testing
• International flights and commercial domestic flights                                                                                                
• All meals not mentioned above
• All activities not mentioned above
• Travel Insurance - We strongly recommend purchasing insurance. Ask us for a quote!
• Gratuities
• Items of a personal nature

Terms & Conditions:

1- Your itinerary is PROVISIONAL. We are holding space on this itinerary.
2 -Due to fluctuating costs, prices may increase as we get closer to departure, for example and not limited to increase in National Park Fees, Value Added Tax, Transfer
      Costs,  Accommodation Rates, etc. We apologize but we will need to pass on any increase in costs to client.
3 -Once the itinerary is CONFIRMED and we have received a completed RESERVATION FORM we will send a new itinerary showing that the itinerary is confirmed.
4 - Once the itinerary is CONFIRMED, a non-refundable DEPOSIT must be paid to We Make Travel Easy to secure all arrangements.
5 - FINAL PAYMENT is due to We Make Travel Easy at 90 days prior to departure. At FINAL PAYMENT, trip costs are 100% non-refundable.
6  -Once the itinerary is CONFIRMED, a $50 per person service fee will be charged for any requested changes to air or land arrangements after confirmation of itinerary. 
        In addition to any carrier penalties, Hills of Africa Travel, Inc. will charge a $50 processing fee for any refunds required on all ticketed flights.
7 - Please note that air prices are subject to change until confirmed and paid for.

Available Packages

Land Itinerary - Double Occupancy
Available until December 11, 2024

$14,795.00
Deposit: $4,440.00 per person

Book now
Southern African Adventure: 
 

Come with us on Safari to the Okavango Delta.  Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, water buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and antelopes abound. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers wildlife, natural beauty, and cultural experiences that make it a dream experience for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Add in Cape Town, South Africa and Victoria Falls and it’s the dream safari of a lifetime.

 
Price is Per Person, based on Double Occupancy
 

Commit to travel by August 15th, 2023 and receive $250.00 off your itinerary price.

Land Itinerary - Single Occupancy
Available until December 11, 2024

$18,365.00
Deposit: $5,510.00 per person

Book now
Southern African Adventure: 
 

Come with us on Safari to the Okavango Delta.  Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, water buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and antelopes abound. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers wildlife, natural beauty, and cultural experiences that make it a dream experience for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Add in Cape Town, South Africa and Victoria Falls and it’s the dream safari of a lifetime.

 
Price is Per Person, based on Single Occupancy
 

Commit to travel by August 15th, 2023 and receive $250.00 off your itinerary price.