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Our Circuits, Packages and Specials > 5 River Safaris
Advantages of booking a 5 Rivers Safari
- 9 camps
- 1 rate
- Hundreds of possible safari combinations
- Let your imagination go wild
- USD 374 per person per night
- No single supplement on accommodation
- Valid for travel from 01 December 2010 to 31 March 2011
The Upper Zambezi Basin is a unique and captivating region within Southern Africa and includes South Eastern Angola, North Western Zimbabwe, Western Zambia, Namibia’s Caprivi Strip and Northern Botswana. Four companies have co-operated to offer a unique collection of camps and lodges providing a combination of experiences previously out of reach of most devoted safari enthusiasts.
The 5 Rivers Safari includes the best-known safari areas contained within the Kavango-Upper Zambezi Transfrontier Super-Park and offers unforgettable experiences in the game rich areas existing within this Park.
The Camps and Lodges and the areas in which they operate are
Lodge |
No. of Rooms |
Area |
Offering |
Xakanaxa Camp |
12 luxury tents |
Moremi Game Reserve |
Rich in wildlife, Botswana is a country of scenic and diverse landscapes. Consisting of a 15 000 m² network of water channels, lagoons, swamps and islands this inland delta system, is the largest in the world, and home to a myriad variety of game, bird and plant life. |
Kwara Camp |
8 luxury tents |
Okavango Delta |
Exclusive and private traverse for all its varied activities. A diverse wildlife experience all year-round, but the focus is definitely on the water. |
Kwando Lebala |
8 luxury tents |
Kwando/ Linyanti |
The wetlands and flood plains around Lebala offer a wonderful variety of wildlife with excellent sightings of elephant, hippo, lechwe, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, kudu, tsessebe, roan, sable, buffalo and the ever present predators; wild dog, lion, cheetah and hyena. |
Kwando Lagoon |
8 luxury tents |
Kwando/ Linyanti |
The shady, treed environment of the camp hosts a great variety of birds and squirrels that visit daily. The predators are also well represented by lion, hyena, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. Lagoon is famous as the best venue in Africa for wild dog viewing as the dogs have denned near the camp every year of the camps existence. |
Nxai Pan |
8 luxury suites
(one family room) |
Nxai Pan National Park |
Well known for its huge springbok population and once the rains have started, gemsbok, elephant and zebras migrate to the region. At this time zebra’s come in their thousands to drop their young at Nxai Pan. These large herds attract many predators – lion, cheetah, jackal and both spotted and the elusive brown hyena, as well as the endangered wild dog and the secretive leopard. There are large numbers of bat-eared fox and raptors that prey on the rodents and reptiles. Once the rains have started – the bird life is excellent. |
Tau Pan |
8 luxury suites
(one family room) |
Central Kalahari Game Reserve |
Amazing visual display of cloud formations and lightning storms during the summer rains. Breathtaking night skies. Access to beautiful Tau Pan and world famous Deception Valley. Fascinating reptiles and insects. |
Susuwe Island Lodge |
6 suites |
Caprivi Strip |
Wonderful game sightings - almost from the lodge deck and surrounds - could include seeing vast herds of roaming elephant and buffalo, lion, hippo, frequent leopard sightings, sable antelope, roan antelope, lechwe, puku, the shy sitatunga as well as wild dogs at times. A popular outing is to spend the evening at Horseshoe Bend where in the dry season, elephants by their hundreds come down to drink at times. |
Ntwala Island Lodge |
4 ultra luxury suites |
Chobe Area |
Ultimate in exclusivity and privacy, offering the world’s best boat based game viewing on the Chobe and Zambezi River. Meander between the multiple waterways with your personal guide and private boat, cruise the quiet backwaters or revel in an exclusive Chobe sunset cruise while viewing a plethora of game. Pursue the famed tigerfish on fly with excitement and anticipation. |
Stanley Safari Lodge |
10 private cottages |
Bordering the Mosi-Oa-Tunya
National Park |
Only 3km from the Victoria Falls, set on a hill bordering the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and overlooking unspoilt bush. The views are splendid: the spray of the Falls in the distance, the mighty Zambezi river and on top of that yet another beautiful African sunset. Unmatched views, whether from the main garden, infinity pool or from the privacy of your room. |
The camps and lodges are operated by four 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 Camp sleeps 24 guests, while the smallest, Susuwe Island Lodge, sleeps 12. All accommodations are en-suite with hot and cold water and all amenities necessary for a comfortable stay.
All properties have a central lounge, dining and bar area and 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 areas in which the camps operate are huge - the two best examples are the Kwando Concession which alone is 252 000 hectares and the Kwara Concession in the Northern Okavango Delta is 175 000 hectares - these are large unspoilt wilderness areas.
The Camps and Lodges combined offer a spectacular array of activities at no additional charge
These include 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 and Bushman walks.
General information on the areas
Most people have a misguided view of the Secret Season (December to end March) or “Rainy Season”. A lesser-known fact is that our 5 -Rivers areas have just about half the amount of rainfall during the same summer period as the Greater Kruger National Park. The rainfall in these areas is typically in the form of quick thunderstorms, which usually occur in the late afternoon and last about an hour or so. The other misconception is that game or wildlife viewing is poor at this time, and difficult to see – all 5 Rivers camps and lodges are situated within prime game viewing locations and our expert rangers and trackers go to great lengths to maximise sightings. In the summer months the vegetation is a sea of green, wild flowers can be seen everywhere and all mammals and birds have their young. The bush is alive - Africa is at its most productive!!
The Offer
- Valid for 01 December 2010 until 31 March 2011
- Valid if booked through ANY of the safari companies listed below who will book and arrange the entire itinerary for you; Islands In Africa, Kwando Safaris, Moremi Safaris and Tours and Journey Beyond.
- For prices for the rest of the year – please contact any of the companies above.
- Nett price is USD 374 per person per night. This includes accommodation, meals, scheduled game activities, local brand drinks, laundry and park fees where applicable. No single surcharge on accommodation.
- Christmas Surcharge of USD 57 per person per night nett is applicable from 20 December 2010 until 04 January 2011 – for Kwara, Kwando Lagoon, Kwando Lebala, Nxai Pan, Tau Pan and Xakanaxa Camp.
Subject to the following conditions
- Minimum 3 nights booked at one camp or lodge
- Minimum of 4 nights at any two camps or lodges
- All Air transfers with Moremi Air - special 5 Rivers flying rates – on request. Single travellers pay a 50% surcharge on flight transfers
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