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INTRODUCTION
The Upper Zambezi Basin is a unique and captivating region within Southern Africa and includes South Eastern Angola, Northwestern Zimbabwe, Western Zambia, Namibia’s Caprivi Strip and Northern Botswana. 5 companies have co-operated to offer a unique collection of camps and lodges providing a combination of experiences previously out of reach to even the most devoted safari enthusiasts.
The Upper Zambezi Area has long been ear-marked for Transfrontier Park status with the official memorandum of understanding to be signed by the 5 respective governments in mid 2005. This new Super Park will be known as the Kavango – Upper Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation area.
The 5 Rivers Safari offers unforgettable experiences in game rich areas existing within this Park.
THE CAMPS AND LODGES AND THE AREAS IN WHICH THEY OPERATE ARE:
- Songwe Village - 8 guest huts fashioned in traditional African style located near the Victoria Falls Zambia – one of the world’s seven natural wonders.
- Impalila Island Lodge – 8 luxury chalets in the Chobe Area – offering the worlds best boat based game viewing on the Chobe River.
- Susuwe Island Lodge – 6 Suites in the Caprivi Strip – home to Namibia’s greatest natural bio-diversity.
- Lianshulu Lodge -11 luxury chalets in The Caprivi Strip – home to Namibia’s greatest natural bio-diversity.
- Kwando Lagoon Camp – 6 luxury tents in the Kwando/ Linyanti – big game country with consistent wild dog and large predator sightings.
- Kwando Lebala Camp – 8 luxury tents in the Kwando/ Linyanti – big game country with consistent wild dog and large predator sightings.
- Kwara Camp - 8 luxury tents in the Okavango Delta - world’s largest inland delta – wildlife and water paradise.
- Xakanaxa Camp – 12 luxury tents in the Moremi Game Reserve – a wildlife haven inside the Okavango delta.
- Deception Valley Lodge – 8 suites on the northern edge of Central Kalahari Game Reserve – home to the Kalahari bushman and unique wildlife.
The Camps and Lodges are operated by 5 independent companies ensuring that each camp retains its own individuality and charm, whilst offering guests something unique and different at each location. The largest camp - Xakanaxa sleeps 24 guests, while the smallest, Susuwe Island Lodge, sleeps only 12. All accommodation is en-suite with electricity (in camps not always in the room); hot and cold water and all amenities necessary for a very comfortable stay.
All properties have a central lounge, dining and bar area. With the exception of Songwe Village, every camp or lodge boasts a swimming pool, with Susuwe Island Lodge offering a plunge pool on the deck of every suite. Some of the area’s in which the camps operate are huge - the two best examples are the Kwando Concession which alone is 252 000 ha and that is not taking into account the adjoining area of Lianshulu Lodge and Susuwe Island Lodge, The Kwara Concession in the Northern Okavango Delta is 175 000 ha… these are large unspoilt wilderness areas.
The Camps and Lodges combined offer a spectacular array of activities at no additional charge:
Guided tour of the Victoria Falls, cultural village tours at several locations, cruise on the Zambezi River, historical (stone age man) museum, game cruises on Chobe River, bird watching at all locations, Afro botanical walks, fishing, day and night drives in several different eco systems, bush walks, boat based game watching on various river systems, mokoro trips, Bushman walks and excellent hospitality.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE AREAS:
Most people have a misguided view of the Green Season (December to end March) or “Rainy Season” . A lesser-known fact is that our 5 -Rivers area has just about half the amount of rainfall during the same period as does the Greater Kruger National Park. The rainfall in our area is typically in the form of quick thunderstorms, which usually last about an hour or so. The other misconception is that game or wildlife viewing is at its lowest… and difficult to see – we have resolved this dilemma by offering all game drives with guides and trackers at many of the camps, or by ensuring the camps are located in prime viewing areas. The summer months offer the best value time to visit this region as the vegetation is a sea of green, wild flowers everywhere and all mammals and birds have young.. the bush is alive frica at its most productive best.
INTERNATIONAL ACCESS
Direct International flight services to/from Johannesburg and Cape Town from a multitude of destinations. Not forgetting Windhoek connecting with Frankfurt & London on direct flights.
REGIONAL ACCESS
Several airlines fly to local hubs from where guest are either transferred by light aircraft or by road or boat to the respective camps and lodges. The 5-Rivers Safari regional hubs are: Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Katima Mulilo and Maun. The following airlines service these routes:
- Air Botswana from either Johannesburg and Cape Town to Maun and Kasane and between Windhoek and Maun
- Air Namibia from Windhoek to Katima Mulilo and Maun
- South African Airways to Victoria Falls and Livingstone
- Nationwide Airlines to Livingstone
- British Airways/ Comair to Victoria Falls and Livingstone
- Air Zimbabwe – to Victoria Falls
The following very unique transfers are offered free of charge during December to March: (all fully reversible)
- Livingstone Airport to Songwe Village by vehicle
- Kasane immigration (Chobe River) to Impalila Island Lodge by boat
- Susuwe Island Lodge to Lianshulu Lodge – by boat and game drive.
- Lianshulu Lodge to Kwando Lagoon – by boat and game drive.
- Kwando Lagoon to Kwando Lebala – by game drive.
- Kwara Camp to Xakanaxa Camp by boat through the Okavango Delta
Please note that any transfer passing through Lianshulu Lodge requires a night at Lianshulu. The same policy applies to Kwando Lagoon and Kwando Lebala and also between Kwara and Xakanaxa camps.
The following Lodges have customs and immigration on their doorstep:
Impalila Island Lodge, Lianshulu Lodge, Kwando Lagoon camp. Thus you can cross from Namibia to Botswana between Lianshulu and Kwando Lagoon camp. The same from Kasane Immigration to Impalila Island Lodge.
THE OFFER:
- Valid for 1 December 2006 until 31 March 2007
- Several package options are available please contact us for a quote or a list of recommended tour operators in your home country: info@islandsinafrica.com
- For prices and packages between April and November contact info@islandsinafrica.com
- The prices are fully inclusive, and offer incredible value for money all accommodation, meals, scheduled game activities, local brand drinks, laundry and park fees where applicable included.
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