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The Great Wing Safari 2020 - Botswana - Great Safaris

The Great Wing Safari 2020
        Botswana

Day 1 – Arrival Maun |

On arrival at Maun Airport off a scheduled flight, guests will be met by a Great Safaris
representative and assisted to your seat on a charter flight transfer to relevant airstrip. Guests
will fly to the selected airstrip in the Moremi.

Moremi |

Moremi Game Reserve is a National Park in Botswana. It rests on the eastern side of the
Okavango Delta and was named after Chief Moremi of the BaTawana tribe. Moremi was
designated as a Game Reserve, and not a National Park, since when it was created. The
BaSarwa or Bushmen that lived there were allowed to stay in the reserve.

The reserve is a sanctuary for many animals and known for its large herds of plains game such
as Buffalo, Zebra and Wildebeest. It is also home to many predators including Lion, Leopard,
Cheetah and Hyenas.

Arrival |
On arrival at the airstrip guests will be met and transferred to their selected lodge/camp.

Check In |
Guests will complete check in formalities on arrival.

High Tea |
Guests will enjoy some high tea before departing on their afternoon game activity.

Afternoon Activity |
Guests will enjoy an afternoon game activity in the reserve.

Dinner |
On your return to the lodge/camp enjoy dinner. The balance of the evening is at leisure.

Services Included |

Vehicle & guide services: Transfer from airstrip to selected lodge/camp.

Seat on charter flight transfer: Maun to relevant Airstrip

Entrance fees included: Park Entrance Fees

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner (including local branded drinks)

Day 2 – Moremi |

Early Morning Wake Up |
This morning you will have an early wake-up call before enjoying tea/coffee, fruit, juices, rusks and muffins.

Morning Activity |
Depart on an early morning game activity in the reserve.

Brunch |
On your return to the lodge/camp brunch will be served.

At Leisure |
                                   Your time is free for rest and relaxation at the lodge.

                                   High Tea |
                                   Guests will enjoy some high tea before departing on their afternoon game activity.

                                   Afternoon Activity |
                                   Enjoy your afternoon game activity in the Moremi Game Reserve.

                                   Dinner |
                                   On your return to the lodge enjoy dinner. The balance of the evening is at leisure.

Services Included |

Vehicle & guide services: None

Seat on charter flight transfer: None

Entrance fees included: Park Entrance Fees

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (including local branded drinks)

Classic Overnight accommodation | Linyanti Bush Camp | Luxury Tent | Full board including game activities
Luxury Overnight accommodation | Camp Moremi | Safari Tent | Full board basis including game activities
Premier Overnight accommodation | Khwai River Lodge | Luxury Tent | Full board basis including game activities

Day 3 –Moremi to Okavango Delta |

Early Morning Wake Up |
This morning you will have an early wake-up call before enjoying tea/coffee, fruit, juices, rusks and muffins.

Morning Activity |
Depart on an early morning game activity in the reserve.

Brunch |
On your return to the lodge /camp brunch will be served.

Check Out |
Complete the check out formalities at the lodge/camp. Guests will be collected and transferred to the airstrip for the seat on
charter flight to their next camp in the Okavango Delta.

Okavango Delta |

                                   The waters of the Okavango Delta are subject to seasonal flooding, which begins about mid-
                                   summer in the north and six months later in the south (May/June). The water from the delta is
                                   evaporated relatively rapidly by the high temperatures, resulting in a cycle of cresting and
                                   dropping water in the south. Islands can disappear completely during the peak flood, and then
                                   reappear at the end of the season. You will experience this graceful wetland from the air en-
                                   route to your private camp.

Arrival |
On arrival at the airstrip you will be met and taken from airstrip to the lodge/camp.

Check In |
On arrival at the Okavango lodge/camp guests will complete the check in formalities.

High Tea |
Guests will enjoy some high tea before departing on their afternoon game activity.

Afternoon Activity |
Enjoy your afternoon game activity with the lodge/camp.

Dinner |

On your return to the lodge enjoy dinner. The balance of the evening is at leisure.

Services Included |

Vehicle & guide services: Transfer between airstrips

Seat on charter flight transfer: Moremi to the Okavango Delta

Entrance fees included: Park Entrance Fees

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (including local branded drinks)

Classic Overnight accommodation | Kanana Camp | Luxury Tent | Full board including game activities
Luxury Overnight accommodation | Camp Okavango | Safari Suites | Full board basis including game activities
Premier Overnight accommodation | Eagle Island Lodge | Luxury Room | Full board basis including game activities

Day 4 – Okavango Delta |

                                   Early Morning Wake Up & Activity |
                                   This morning you will have an early wake-up call and enjoy some coffee before departing on the
                                   morning game activity.

                                   Brunch |
                                   Guests will enjoy a hearty brunch on their return to the lodge / camp.

                                   At Leisure |
                                   Guests will have some time at leisure to relax before their afternoon activity.

                                   High Tea |
                                   Guests will enjoy some high tea at the lodge.

Afternoon Activity |
Depart on an afternoon activity in the Okavango Delta.

Dinner |
On your return to the lodge enjoy dinner. The balance of the evening is at leisure.

Services Included |

Vehicle & guide services: None

Seat on charter flight transfer: None

Entrance fees included: None

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (including local branded drinks)

Classic Overnight accommodation | Kanana Camp | Luxury Tent | Full board basis including game activities
Luxury Overnight accommodation | Camp Okavango | Safari Suites | Full board basis including game activities
Premier Overnight accommodation | Eagle Island Lodge | Luxury Room | Full board basis including game activities

Day 5 –Okavango to Chobe |

Early Morning Wake Up |
This morning you will have an early wake-up call before enjoying tea/coffee, fruit, juices, rusks and muffins.

Morning Activity |
Depart on an early morning game activity in the Okavango Delta.

Brunch |
On your return to the lodge brunch will be served.

Check Out |
Complete the check out formalities at the lodge/camp.

Transfer |
You will be transferred to the airstrip arriving in time to connect with a seat on charter flight transfer from the Okavango Delta to
Kasane/Savute. On arrival at Kasane Airport/Savute Airstrip you will be met and transferred by road to the selected lodge
situated in Chobe National Park.

Chobe |

With the meandering Chobe river on it border, the Chobe National Park has some of the finest
game viewing in Africa and one of the biggest concentrations of elephants in Africa. It is also
notable for huge herds of buffalo and zebras, lechwe, Chobe bushbuck and puku antelope can
also be seen. Where there are buffalo, lions are never far away and there is a good chance of
seeing large prides who laze around in the shade all day and only yawn themselves awake at
dusk. Hyena and leopard also hunt at night while cheetahs are diurnal predators. Chobe is rich
in bird life with the Pel's Fishing own a favourite for bird watchers and the peculiar strangely
beaked African skimmer another speciality. African fish eagles are common and their distinctive
cry is as evocative of the African wilderness as the roar of the lion.

Check In |
On arrival complete check in formalities.

High Tea |
High tea will be served at the lodge/camp.

Afternoon Activity |
Guests will enjoy an afternoon game activity inside the park.

Dinner |
Guests will enjoy a scrumptious dinner.

Services Included |

Vehicle & guide services: Transfer to airstrip & Transfer from Kasane Airport/Savute airstrip to selected lodge/camp.

Seat on charter flight transfer: Okavango Delta to Kasane/Savute

Entrance fees included: Park Entrance Fees

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (including local branded drinks)

Day 6 – Chobe |

Early Morning Wake Up |
This morning you will have an early wake-up call before enjoying tea/coffee, fruit, juices, rusks
and muffins.

Morning Activity |
Depart on an early morning game activity included at the lodge/camp.

Brunch |
On your return to the lodge brunch will be served.

High Tea |
Guests will enjoy some snacks and drinks before departing on their afternoon game activity.

Afternoon Activity |
Enjoy your afternoon game activity at lodge/camp.

Dinner |
On your return to the lodge/camp enjoy a delicious dinner.

Services Included |

Vehicle & guide services: None

Seat on charter flight transfer: None

Entrance fees included: Park Entrance Fees

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (including local branded drinks)

Day 7 – Chobe to Livingstone/Maun |

Early Morning Wake Up |
This morning you will have an early wakeup call before enjoying tea/coffee, fruit, juices, rusks and muffins.

Morning Activity |
Depart on an early morning game activity in the park.

Brunch |
On your return to the lodge brunch will be served.

Check Out |
Guests will complete check out formalities.

Transfer |
Guests will be transferred by road and boat from Chobe to Livingstone Airport. The transfer will take about 2 hours. Please
remember to keep your passport handy as you will be crossing the border between Botswana and Zambia. On arrival at
Livingstone Airport check in for your onward flight (flight costs not included).

** Guests on the premier & luxury package will fly from the camp to Maun Airport

Services Included |

Vehicle & guide services: Transfer from Chobe to Livingstone Airport (Platinum & Classic options)

Seat on charter flight transfer: Savuti – Maun (Premier option)

Entrance fees included: Park Entrance Fees

Meals Included: Breakfast

END OF SERVICES

Nett cost |
From $6,395 per person sharing / single supplement applies

 A single supplement will only be charged if 2 or more single rooms are booked (per booking made) during low and
shoulder season, 01 November 2019 to 30 June2020. A single supplement is applicable in high season, 01 July 2020 to
31 October 2020.
 The rate for the single supplement during 01 November 2019 to 30 June 2020 is on request.
 Kanana Camp and Shinde is closed during 06 January 2020 and 29 February 2020

Click here to view full costing options.

Validity |
01 November 2019 – 31 October 2020*
*Block out dates may apply

Included |
 Seat on charter flight transfers
 Road transfer from Chobe Game Lodge to Victoria Falls Airport
 Accommodation in standard rooms at hotels, lodges and camps, unless otherwise indicated in the itinerary.
 Meals as indicated in itinerary.
 Local beverages as indicated
 Park Entrance fees where applicable
 Tourism levies where applicable

Additional Value Added Services |
 24 Hours Manager On Duty helpline for the full duration of clients’ stay in South Africa.
 Meet and greet staff at all international airports within South Africa.
 Extended office hours :
 Monday – Friday 07h00 – 17h30
 Saturday 09h00 – 13h00
 Sunday Closed
 Countrywide infrastructure, with offices located in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town.
 Extended passenger liability of R100 million per incident.

Not included |
 Personal extras (curios, gifts etc.)
 Any gratuities.
 Porterage.
 Entrance fees.
 Any airfare or airport departure taxes
 Zimbabwe / Zambia Univisa of US$ 50.00 per person (applicable to every combined single entry into Zimbabwe
and Zambia) - Subject to change.
 Zimbabwe Single Entry visa of US$ 30.00 per person (applicable to every entry into Zimbabwe) - Subject to
change.
 Zimbabwe Double Entry visa of US$ 45.00 per person (applicable for two entries into Zimbabwe) - Subject to
change.
 Zimbabwe Single Entry visa of US$ 75.00 per person for Canadian Citizens (applicable to every entry into
Zimbabwe) - Subject to change.
 Zimbabwe Double Entry visa for Canadian Citizens can be obtained at local embassy before departure - Subject
to change.
 Botswana Tourism Development Levy of USD30.00 per person in cash, or by debit or credit card at ports of
entry. A unique receipt, corresponding with the passport, will be generated automatically. This is to be
presented to Immigration Officials. The passport and receipt will be stamped and handed back to the traveller
and the receipt will be valid for a 30-day period and can be used for multiple entry.
 Aviation security charges at Livingstone Airport (departure), currently at US$ 5.00 per person, payable direct.
 Zambia Single Entry visa of US$ 50.00 per person (applicable to every entry into Zambia).
 Zambia Transit Entry visa of US$ 50.00 per person (applicable to every transit entry into Zambia).
 Zambia Double Entry visa of US$ 80.00 per person (applicable to double entry into Zambia).
 Airport Departure Tax in Livingstone, currently at US$ 25.00 per person, payable direct.
 Any medical or travel insurance.
 Optional tours and transfers are not included in the total person package cost

Botswana |

Please note: In Botswana there is a 20kg luggage limit applicable to the charter flights between camps. 20kg luggage is the
total weight for both luggage and hand luggage/camera equipment. Please note that the Hand Luggage may not exceed 5kg. The
bags which guests can bring have to be small, flexible, and soft sided. Unfortunately large suitcases and rigid, inflexible luggage
cannot be transported in the aircraft. Luggage with "pull along" handle frames and wheels are NOT flexible soft bags and do not fit
into the aircraft. (These include bags which might have soft sides, however have a solid or rigid "wheely" frame within the base of
the bag.) All luggage has to be packed in the belly pods of the aircraft.

Mack Air would like to announce that it will no longer be charging for an additional seat for guests weighing 110kg (242Lbs) or
more. For this additional seat charge to be waived Mack Air reservations MUST be informed of the guest’s actual weight at the
time of booking and therefor, prior to arrival in Botswana and the start of their safari. Should we, as the booking agent, not be
able to communicate the required information to Mack Air, and a guest requires an additional seat whereby an additional aircraft
may have to be dispatched, the booking agent will be charged accordingly. We urge guests to be honest about their weight, and
agents to provide us with the required information, as to ensure that Mack Air has sufficient time to appropriately plan the flights
and waive the additional charges.

The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs informs the general public that it has imposed requirements for minors
(children under 18) travelling through the country’s ports of entry. Effective from the 1st October 2016 minors travelling through
the country’s borders will be required to produce certified copies of unabridged birth certificates in addition to their valid passports.
In the event that one parent is not travelling with the child, the other parent’s affidavit consenting to such travel should be availed.
However, an affidavit will not be required if the father’s name does not appear on the child’s birth certificate. The development,
which is aimed at managing the movement of children across the country’s borders, has an ultimate goal of tackling human
trafficking which is a global challenge. Botswana, like other countries is affected by this problem and as such has enacted the
United Nations Anti-Human Trafficking Protocol; which calls upon governments to come up with deliberate measures aimed at
combating human trafficking.

For more information contact the Director of Immigration at +267 3611301 / +267 71327608

Cancellation Policy |
As per individual property policies.

Important Notes |
 All costings are based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling, with a single supplement, should a costing be required
for a single traveller, this will be on request.
 The last day (departure date) of all packages determines the price for the quoted season. All packages must end within a
quoted season, otherwise if the arrival and departure date fall within two seasons a tailor-made quote must be requested.
 Please note that clients should be made aware of luggage restrictions on Domestic Flights prior to departure. Guests
are restricted to 1 bag of 20 kgs only on several Domestic Carriers. Should guests travel with 2 bags – the second bag
will be charged for at R300.00 which will be for the client’s own account.
 Please be aware that coaches also do not have capacity for copious amounts of luggage, hence we would urge you to
advise your clients to limit their luggage
 Tourvest are supporting the "Born to Live Wild" campaign that discourages tourists from visiting facilities where direct
engagement with captive predators is permitted, and therefore in light of this we will unfortunately not be in a position to
assist with any reservations or arrangements for a visit to the Lion Park or similar activity.
 Please note the terms and condition applicable to groups are not the same as the FIT terms and conditions on our
website and our brochure. Once a group has been confirmed a contract fitting the specifics of that particular group will
be sent to cover deposits requirements and release dates etc.
 A copy of the terms and conditions are available on request.
 This is a cost proposal only and is subject to availability of quoted services at time of booking.
 Proposal is subject to terms and conditions of business. Copy of which is available on request.
 Costs are nett and non-commissionable.
 Costs are based on rates made available by our suppliers for requested travel period.
 Costs are subject to change due to currency fluctuations or any other statutory increases beyond our control.
 It might be necessary, due to circumstances beyond our control, where we might need to change the programme.
Closing times at sightseeing points, changed flight times, road blocks, detours or act of God can also delay the
programme. We reserve the right to make changes due to circumstance of this nature.

Very important note for all potential visitors to South Africa |
 Please ensure that when booking a trip for yourself or clients that your/their passports all comply with immigration
regulations.

 According to an international regulation, passports must have at least two blank pages in them when one enters a
country, and it should also not have less than 6 months to go before expiry. South African immigration officials are very
particular about enforcing this regulation and will not allow guests to enter the country should their passports be
incorrect.

 Unless otherwise stated, all services are subject to our general terms & conditions, which are available on our website:
http://www.greatsafaris.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Geat-Safaris-Tourvest-Terms-Conditions.pdf

 Errors and Omissions Excepted

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