Walking Connection - Botswana Safari Adventure Highlights

Guest Itinerary
Optional Extensions Will Be Offered!

This journey commences and finishes in Johannesburg, South Africa, where you will be
met by a representative and transferred to your hotel in the suburb of Melrose and meet Gene and Jo Ann Taylor. There is a return private transfer back to the airport the next morning and you will fly to Maun, Botswana and connect by light aircraft to your first camp, and onward from the Okavango Delta. At the end of the safari, you will fly back to Maun
and then Johannesburg connecting with your onward flight home. Optional extensions will also be offered.

6 June - Depart home on your International flight to Johannesburg, South Africa

7 June – Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg where you will be met on arrival and transferred by private vehicle to the 5 star African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel in a private commercial precinct north of the city. The day is at leisure to relax and wander around the complex with its stores, boutiques and cafes with dinner at your own arrangements.
Overnight – The Melrose Arch Hotel

8 + 9 June – Savute
Morning transfer back to Johannesburg airport to board your flight to Maun, (This was changed to Kasane) Botswana where you will be met and assisted to your light aircraft flight to Savute Safari Lodge,a luxury lodge in the Savute channel inside Chobe National Park. Your timber glassand thatch chalet has a private viewing deck and you will enjoy two days of game viewing activities in search of the “big cats” with your fellow travelers and camp guide.
Overnights – Savute Safari Lodge (B,L,D)

10 + 11 June – Moremi
Morning light aircraft flight to Camp Moremi, situated in the Moremi Wildlife
Reserve. Your luxury tent sits on a wooden platform with private bathroom. The main
tree house overlooking the Xakanaka lagoon houses the dining area, the lookout bar,
library and lounge. Enjoy two days of escorted game viewing by open safari vehicles
or on foot with your camp guide.
Overnights – Camp Moremi (B,L,D)

12 + 13 + 14 June - Okavango
An early morning game drive, return for breakfast transfer by light aircraft to Camp
Okavango, built on an island deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Camp
Okavango offers very similar luxury tented facilities as Camp Moremi. Three days of
fully escorted game viewing by canoe or motor boat or tracking wildlife on foot on a nearby island. Fishing is also an available optional activity.
Overnights – Camp Okavango (B,L,D)

15 June – Departure
A final early morning of game viewing activity. Breakfast and return flight to Maun
where you will connect with your flight to Johannesburg. (B)

Optional extensions will be offered!

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Special Notes:

Guides are “fixed” at each respective camp and guests fly on small aircraft between camps.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner together with beers, wines and soft drinks are included (supplement applies for bottle water, premium wines & spirits).

Laundry is available so you don't need to bring lots of luggage.

Apart from staff gratuities and a minimal selection of items from the camp shop, there is really no need to carry too much cash.

These camps don't have cellular telephone or Wi-Fi connectivity.

*PLEASE NOTE that Gene & Jo Ann Taylor are the designated hosts and escorts for this trip. Another host and guide maybe substituted should they be unable to lead this adventure for any reason.

On-line Reservations Print Reservation Form

Please read the important safety and liability release below.

I am aware that Walking Connection tours (whether in civilized or remote areas) encompass travel by foot, boat, plane, automobile, motor coach, horseback, or the like. I am further aware that the activities planned such as but not limited to trekking, hiking, boating and animal viewing, contain inherent risks of injury, emotional trauma and illness such as but not limited to malaria. I recognize that such risks may be present at any time before, during and after the trip I am participating in with The Walking Connection. I am also aware that adequate medical services or facilities may not be readily available or accessible during some or all of the time and that evacuation if necessary can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. In consideration of, and as part payment for the right to participate in, and by registering for any Walking Connection tour now or in the future, I have and do hereby fully assume all risk of injury, property damage, emotional trauma and death, and it is my intention for me and my heirs, executors and administrators to waive any and all right and claims for damages I may have against Gene and Jo Ann Taylor, Taylor Marketing and Management, LLC., The Walking Connection and any individual associated with these event/tour, their representatives, successors, and assignees, and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries, mishaps and loss of property suffered in connection with my participation in this event/tour. I have been warned that I must be in good health to participate in this event and I also give permission for the free use of my name, likeness, picture and any opinion expressed by me in any advertisement, newsletter, broadcast, telecast or print media account of this event without any compensation to me whatsoever.

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