SIX COUNTRIES SUMMER SPECIAL
10 wild areas and 23 camps to mix and match – at unbeatable prices!
10 wild areas and 23 camps to mix and match – at unbeatable prices!
Introducing incredibly priced single or multi-country safari options. A phenomenal array of Wilderness and Sanctuary Retreats camps across six African countries giving the flexible and competitive edge to tailor-craft an infinite range of unique safari experiences for our guests.
Summer is a special time in Africa. It is the time when there is a kaleidoscope of colour with rich landscapes, an explosion of new life with many species giving birth to their young and a myriad bird species to be seen. These mostly exclusive safari areas continue to offer frequent predator sightings as they take advantage of the glut of inexperienced, younger prey. Dramatic summer skies with imposing cumulonimbus clouds and a tapestry of green exploding with seasonal abundance provide ideal photographic opportunities of an endless assortment of subjects!
BOTSWANA - KENYA - NAMIBIA - UGANDA - ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES (Nett)
US$ 345 per person per night sharing - in Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Uganda and ZambiaUS$ 290 per person per night sharing - at Linyanti Discoverer Camp in Botswana, Davison’s Camp in Zimbabwe and Chichele Presidential Lodge in Zambia
US$ 1400 per night - for Sanctuary Chuma House (cost based on minimum 4 guests)
• No single supplement on accommodation.
• Highly discounted flying rates (see tables below).
• Single travellers (travelling on their own) only pay 50% surcharge on the flying legs.
• Extended validity for travel from 1 November 2011 to 15 April 2012 (with the exception of 20 December 2011 to 6 January 2012 and 6 to 9 April 2012 inclusive).
BOOKING CONDITIONS (for pricing to apply per itinerary)
• Minimum of TWO camps in one or more countries.
• Minimum of THREE nights at any camp in Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Uganda, Davison’s Camp in Zimbabwe and Chichele Presidential Lodge in Zambia.
• Minimum of TWO nights in Livingstone at The River Club, Toka Leya or Sussi & Chuma.
• All camps & flying must be booked with AFRICAN BUNDU SAFARIS.
NB: ALL camp choices are subject to availability and certain temporary seasonal or maintenance closures.
SELECTION OF CAMPS
BOTSWANA:
Okavango DeltaXigera – explore a combination of islands, waterways and lagoons in the heart of the Okavango Delta by mokoro and boat, nature drives and island walks - including a trip to the famous Chief’s Island.
Seba – situated in riverine forest on a perennial lagoon, this family-friendly camp includes game drives, nature walks and mokoro excursions – a superb mainland and water camp.
Tubu Tree – an intimate experience on Hunda Island in the Okavango Delta, with diverse habitats providing sanctuary to a wide variety of wildlife.
Jacana – a true water camp that during these month, boasts fantastic game viewing opportunities on the now dry and lush grasslands of Jao Flats. Experience the picturesque floodplains and lush palm islands on game drives, combined with boat and mokoro activities into the permanent lagoons and channels.
Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp – a classic tented camp with magnificent views over the floodplains of the Okavango Delta. Guests also have the unique opportunity to interact with three semi-habituated elephants (at an additional cost). What better guide to Africa than an elephant?
Duba Plains – situated close to the Okavango Panhandle, activities here centre on game drives and nature walks on remote islands.
Banoka Bush – this diverse area hosts a wealth of wildlife, and is named in honour of the River San people, or Banoka, the earliest settlers of the Delta. Game drives, night drives and nature walks on this game productive eastern edge of the Okavango Delta are further enhanced with excursions into the Moremi Game Reserve in the Khwai (North Gate) region.
Linyanti Region
DumaTau – overlooking a large lagoon, and close to the iconic Savute Channel, this camp and incredible area offers both game drives by day/night and nature walks. The region possesses all the habitat diversity, making it a haven for wildlife.
Selinda – with its large, game-rich floodplains Selinda offers a unique wildlife experience by vehicle and foot. Boating on the Selinda Spillway – a unique waterway linking the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti Marshes – provides a different perspective to this area.
Linyanti Discoverer – an authentic and rustic safari camp which offers day and night game drives in the productive northern sector of the Linyanti Concession. This is an ideal location from which to explore the Savute Channel, the edge of the African Rift and the wildlife-rich Zibadianja Lagoon.
KASANE / CHOBE REGION
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero – after a day of game viewing, finished with a sundowner cruise on the Chobe River, unwind at this luxurious lodge with a pampering session in the full service spa complete with treetop treatment room, relax in the split-level swimming pool or simply soak in the far-reaching viewsover the river below.
Within Botswana, to enhance guest experience, we highly recommend adding Kalahari Plains. Being the Closest camp to the famous Deception Valley of the famed Central Kalahari Game Reserve, this camp provides a highly productive game viewing experience which comes into its own in the summer season.
KENYA & UGANDA
Sanctuary Olonana – the main areas and tents at this award-winning and eco-friendly camp all overlook a private stretch of the Mara River in Kenya where a pod of hippos lives permanently. In addition to game viewing activities, there is also the opportunity to interact with the local Maasai people.Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp – this atmospheric camp is located deep within Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is home to half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The only luxury camp within the park, this is the ideal base for a gorilla tracking adventure.
(Gorilla permits are at additional cost – US$ 500.00 per person – and must be obtained prior to booking accommodation. Further details available on request).
NAMIBIA
These camps are accessible in two ways: flying between camps or self-driving. We provide 4x4 or 2-wheel drive car rental in Namibia, from Windhoek or Swakopmund.Sossusvlei Region
Kulala Desert – offers the closest access for visiting the unique dunes of Sossusvlei, through our private gate entrance into the Namib Naukluft Park. Each tented “kulala” has a rooftop deck for sleeping out under the stars and viewing the spectacular desert night skies. Obtain a different perspective of the topography by hot air balloon (at additional cost).
Kulala Wilderness – a perfectly positioned camp with panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. Available activities include visits to Sossusvlei, nature drives in the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve and eco-sensitive quad biking.
Damaraland Region
Desert Rhino – set in a vast private concession, this intimate camp allows for exploration of the unique Damaraland region which is marked for its tranquil, minimalist beauty, surprising wealth of arid-adapted wildlife and the largest free roaming black rhino population in Africa.
Doro Nawas – key features of this area are the petroglyphs – prehistoric rock engravings – and San Bushman paintings at Twyfelfontein (Namibia’s first World Heritage Site) as well as the Damara Living Museum to learn about the Damara culture. Nature drives yield a surprising diversity of game including a chance to track the famed desert-adapted elephant.
Etosha Region
Andersson’s – this camp is located on the private Ongava Game Reserve, bordering Etosha National Park. Activities include game drives into Etosha National Park with its excellent wildlife concentrations, together with nature walks and night drives on Ongava itself. A busy waterhole in front of camp allows for relaxed wildlife viewing from the tent deck or main area.
ZAMBIA
Livingstone Region (Vic Falls)Toka Leya – set in a private and secluded location in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, overlooking the mighty Zambezi River and close to the Victoria Falls. Tent interiors boast cool wooden flooring, tasteful, uncluttered African décor in earthy hues and climate-control.
The River Club – located on an elevated bank of the Zambezi River with sweeping views upstream, this well-appointed Edwardian-styled lodge offers a refined start or end to any safari.
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma – just over ten kilometres upstream from the world-famous Victoria Falls, and built on the banks of the Zambezi, the lodge offers air-conditioned tree houses, connected by wooden walkways, and two private family houses, all with uninterrupted views over the Zambezi River. (Costs for the two Chuma Houses will be based on a minimum of 4 guests).
NB: The River Club, Toka Leya and Sussi & Chuma all include a visit to the Victoria Falls (viewed from the Zambian side) and a sunset cruise in your stay. We recommend adding to your experience from a wide selection of adventure activities that include “The Flight of Angels” helicopter flight, bungee jumping and even white water rafting (at an additional cost). During the November to January period, we would also recommend a Tour of the Falls on the Zimbabwean side (at an additional cost) due to low water levels.
SOUTH LUANGWA REGION
Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge – originally built for Kenneth Kaunda, the first Zambian president, the historic lodge’s unique hilltop position in the South Luangwa affords incredible views over the lush valley below. Perfect for families with interconnecting suites and no age restrictions.
ZIMBABWE
Davison’s Camp – is beautifully situated in south-eastern Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s premier wildlife destination and conservation area. As one of the few camps located within park boundaries, Davison’s offers total privacy, while the Linkwasha Concession, in which Davison’s is found, offers a compelling mix of diverse wildlife, ensuring one of the best nature experiences imaginable in Africa.LIGHT AIRCRAFT TRANSFERS
• Rates quoted are NETT per person, one way in US$.
• Minimum 2 passengers per sector.
• Note that aircraft may also be used to transfer guests/freight and there may be up to two stops en-route.
• Times and schedules are finalised the day prior to travel except when circuit time tables apply in Namibia and Zambia.
Departure taxes (subject to change) are included where possible; however, there are exceptions:
• Zambia - US$ 8.00 per person for domestic charter flights and US$ 25.00 per person for regional and international flights (unless included on your scheduled commercial flight air ticket), payable on departure from Mfuwe, Livingstone or Lusaka Airports.
• Zambian Security Tax - payable on departure from airports. US$ 5.00 per person for regional and international flights and US$ 3.00 per person for domestic flights.
• Zimbabwe - US$ 10.00 per person for domestic charter flights and US$ 35.00 per person for regional and international flights (unless included on your scheduled commercial flight air ticket), payable on departure from Victoria Falls Airport.
FLYING RATES FOR BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE - all in US$
Maun/Okavango Camps
139 Okavango Camps
202 202 Linyanti Camps
n/a 264 231 Kasane
n/a n/a n/a 165 Livingstone
n/a n/a n/a 165 n/a Vic Falls
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 209 Hwange
Okavango Delta Camps: Xigera, Seba, Jacana, Tubu Tree, Duba Plains, Banoka Bush, Sanctuary Stanley’s
Linyanti Camps: DumaTau, Selinda, Linyanti Discoverer
Kasane: Chobe Chilwero
Hwange: Davison’s
FLYING RATES FOR NAMIBIA - all in US$
Windhoek/Eros
385 Kulala Camps
565 740 Doro Nawas
565 740 260 Desert Rhino
535 780 450 450 Andersson’s
FLYING RATES FOR ZAMBIA - all in US$
Mfuwe/Livingstone (via Lusaka) = 450 pp
Lusaka/Mfuwe and vice versa = 290 pp
Lusaka/Livingstone and vice versa = 265 pp
• Mfuwe/Livingstone - operates only on Monday, Thursday and Saturday
• Livingstone/Mfuwe (via Lusaka) - subject to availability depending on day/date of travel
• Lusaka/Mfuwe - daily except Tuesdays between 10 January and 31 March 2012
• Lusaka/Livingstone - daily except Saturdays
FLYING RATES FOR THE KENYA & UGANDA
Flying rates for the Kenya & Uganda properties are available on application.
Please realise, that the camps are located vast distances apart from each other, and the flight transfers might take from 45 to 90 minutes per leg, compared to any possible road transfer that would take from 4 to 8 hours.
ROAD TRANSFERS - Per person per transfer cost, based on scheduled transfers & minimum 2 passengers.
BOTSWA NA
Kasane to Livingstone and vice versa US$58 = (Including Livingstone Airport, The River Club, Toka Leya, Sussi & Chuma)
Kasane to Victoria Falls and vice versa US$ 58 = (Including Victoria Falls Airport and Victoria Falls hotels)
ZAMBIA - LIVINGSTONE
Livingstone Airport to Toka Leya or Livingstone hotels and vice versa US$ 16
Livingstone Airport to The River Club/Sussi & Chuma and vice versa US$ 35
ZAMBIA - SOUTH LUANGWA
Mfuwe Airport to Chichele Presidential Lodge and vice versa Included in the accommodation rate
ZIMBABWE
Victoria Falls Airport or Town to Main Camp for Davison’s and vice versa US$ 92
Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls Town and vice versa US$ 14
Victoria Falls Airport to Livingstone and vice versa US$ 44 = (Including Livingstone Airport, The River Club, Toka Leya, Sussi & Chuma)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NIGHTLY RATES INCLUDE
• All accommodation on a shared basis.
• Meals as specified.
• Scheduled twice daily lodge activities at all camps (one in the morning and the other in the afternoon).
• Services of the lodge guides and staff.
• Park fees where applicable.
• Local drinks.
• Laundry.
• Accommodation taxes, the applicable Tourism Levies and all relevant Value Added Tax (VAT) or Government Sales Tax (GST).
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
• Any scheduled commercial flights and related taxes.
• Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance.
• All premium imported drinks and champagnes.
• Staff gratuities.
• Any new Government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control.
• Visa fees where relevant. Should a visa payment be required, this will need to be made in US$ cash. Change is often not provided and thus the exact amounts payable are essential. Traveller’s Cheques and credit cards are not accepted for this purpose.
• Any items of a personal nature.
CHILDREN ON SAFARI
• Children pay the same rates for accommodation and flying on the Six Countries Summer Special.
• In general, the camps have a minimum age restriction of 6 years providing activities are booked and paid for on a private basis when children between 6 and 12 years are travelling (additional costs on application).
• Most camps have a minimum age of 6 years in wildlife areas whereas camps in desert areas welcome children of all ages. Wilderness Adventures camps promote family travel and shared activities and guests with children need not book private activities.
• The minimum age requirement for activities in all camps are as follows: boating – 6 years; scuba diving – 8 years in the pool and 10 years in the sea; canoeing, mokoro excursions and walks – 13 years and older; quad biking – 16 years in Namibia.
• At Sanctuary Stanley’s and the Sussi tree-houses, no children under 9 years. At Sanctuary Chuma Houses, Chobe Chilwero and Chichele Presidential Lodge, children of all ages are accepted. Children of all ages are also accepted at Sanctuary Olonana and Gorilla Forest Camp (but children 15 years and older only for gorilla trekking).
WEIGHT & LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS
There are strict weight restrictions in place on any itinerary which includes light aircraft transfers for the following reasons:
• The aircraft are designed with a maximum body-weight and luggage weight allowance.
• Most of our airfields are over 1000 metres above sea level and are located in the tropics, and therefore the permissible aircraft carrying capacity is reduced.
• The aircraft have physical space restrictions.
• Luggage on light aircraft transfers in Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe is restricted to 20kg (44lbs) per person - in a soft bag/s - no wheels, frames or rigid structures can be transported as they physically cannot fit into the aircraft - and includes camera equipment and carry-on luggage.
• The maximum dimensions of the soft bags which can be accommodated are as follows: 25cm (10 inches) wide x 30cm (12 inches) high and 62cm (24 inches) long. Should your guest require a bag, we do have a supply of soft nylon carry-all bags at a reasonable cost. These bags are ideal for use on light aircraft and are the correct dimensions. Please keep in mind that the baggage compartments on the light aircraft are only 25cm high (10 inches), so the pilots must have the ability to manipulate the bag into the compartment.
• A collapsible wheeled luggage frame/trolley (separate to the bag) is allowed, as long as basic dimensions are similar to that of the bag.
• Please inform us in advance if guests weigh more than 100kg (220lbs), as additional weight allowance [to the value of an additional seat on the aircraft which is calculated at 70kg (154lbs)], must be purchased for safety and comfort
• Please advise us before you travel if you are likely to have excess luggage, and we will make the necessary arrangements, which may be at additional cost.
• These limits are applicable to guests travelling on a seat rate basis so may differ if guests have booked on a sole use or private charter option in which case the maximum’s depend on the type of aircraft and the number of passengers booked.
• The luggage weight restriction in Zambia is 15kg (33lbs) in soft sided bags.
• The luggage weight restriction in Kenya and Uganda is 20 kg (44lbs) in soft-sided bags.
PLEASE NOTE
• All relevant booking conditions of African Bundu Safaris and/or any other booked services will apply to your travel arrangements.
• Prior to confirming the booking, each guest must take out comprehensive travel, medical, cancellation, curtailment and default insurance for the duration of their trip.
• Due to the remote areas in which we operate, it is vital that all guests are covered for emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances. We will not be held responsible for any guest travelling without insurance
• The relevant cancellation policy applies should the guest fail to join or start their safari/journey for any reason, including airline delays or missed connections. Please ensure adequate travel insurance is in place for this eventuality.
• A number of the above mentioned camps/lodges are situated in malaria areas. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist, and establish what precautions will be required.
• Yellow Fever vaccinations are required for Kenya and Uganda.
• All visitors to southern Africa require a valid passport together with onward travel documents and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay. Please ensure you have sufficient blank VISA pages (not endorsement pages) in your passport, with at least two consecutive/side by side blank pages. Our recommendation is 3 pages (or even 4 if you are travelling through more than one country on your journey). If there is insufficient space in the passport then entry into a country could be denied.
• All visa requirements must be fulfilled and these are your responsibility. If you have any queries about obtaining visas, please contact us.
• Due to the logistics of travelling on a safari to remote areas, we strongly recommend that you read all the literature that will be forwarded to you.
• Errors and Omissions Excepted 01 August 2011.
