On Safari in Southern Africa by Private Air

A 12-Day National Geographic tour starting from $10,995

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Starting Price:	$10,995
Tour Length:	12 Days
Countries Visited:	Botswana, South Africa, United States, Zambia

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Private Journeys

Tour Category:

Private Jet Journey

Tour Operator:

National Geographic

Tour Code:

NGSAFARI

Cities Visited:
Johannesburg, Mashatu Game Reserve, Okavango, Victoria Falls, Livingstone,

Soar over southern Africa’s splendid landscapes on an unforgettable journey by private air. Experience some of the world’s best wildlife viewing on safari, tracking lions, elephants, rare white rhinos, leopards, and cheetahs. Experience the thunder of beautiful Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and stay at luxury safari camps.

About our Accommodations: MalaMala Main Camp and Mashatu Main Camp are luxury safari lodges; Xakanaxa Camp is a luxury tented camp; the Royal Livingstone Hotel is a five star hotel

Expedition Staff and Crew

The Finest accommodations and cuisine

Days 1 & 2 — U.S./Johannesburg, South Africa/MalaMala Game Reserve
Depart on an overnight flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, board our private charter flight to the MalaMala Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park. The distinctive habitat of the Lowveld Region is full of big game, including lions, leopards, and white rhinos. Our luxury safari lodge is situated amid shady trees on the banks of the Sand River. Take your first game drive in the afternoon, followed by a welcome dinner. MalaMala Main Camp (D)

Day 3 — MalaMala Game Reserve
Set off on an early morning safari with naturalist guides in open, four-wheel-drive vehicles. Enjoy time to relax at the camp before lunch. Embark on an afternoon game drive, and stop for sundowners in the bush. As night falls, search for nocturnal species and predators on the prowl. Gather for dinner around a large campfire in a reed-enclosed boma. MalaMala Main Camp (B,L,D)

Days 4, 5, & 6 — Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
Fly by private charter to Mashatu Game Reserve, home to seven of Africa’s giants—the elephant, giraffe, eland, ostrich, kori bustard, lion, and baobab tree. Located in the remote eastern corner of Botswana, this enormous tract of land comprises a diverse wilderness of savanna, riverine forests, marshlands, open plains, and sandstone outcrops. Go on a bush walk and morning and afternoon game drives accompanied by expert guides. Meet with on-site wildlife researchers who track the behavior and dynamics of local wildlife populations. Pay a visit to a local village and its school, and stop to see the finds at an archaeological site. Mashatu Main Camp (B,L,D daily)

Days 7 & 8 — Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta
Fly by private charter to our luxury tented camp in Moremi Game Reserve. Our camp offers us the opportunity to discover the Okavango Delta’s untamed habitat by land and water. Take a trip to Gadikwe Island by flat-bottom boat to see hippos and breeding colonies of herons, egrets, pelicans, storks, and cormorants. Xakanaxa Camp (B,L,D daily)

Days 9 & 10 — Chobe National Park/Victoria Falls and Livingstone, Zambia
Our private aircraft takes us to Chobe National Park, known for its many elephant families. On a wildlife river cruise, watch for elephants frolicking at the water’s edge. Then continue on a short flight along the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers to Livingstone, Zambia; and check into the luxurious Royal Livingstone Hotel, just steps from Victoria Falls. On a sunset walk through the rain forest, look for bushbuck and vervet monkeys. Explore the falls with a local guide the next morning, venturing along suspended walkways into the mists. This afternoon, you may choose to visit a local village, stop by the Livingstone Museum, or browse the Maramba market. Enjoy an optional cruise on the Zambezi River, or experience the falls from a thrilling perspective on an optional flight-seeing excursion. Gather tonight for a festive farewell dinner on board the historic Royal Livingstone Express steam train. Royal Livingstone Hotel (B, L; B, D)

Days 11 & 12 — Johannesburg, South Africa/U.S.
Fly to Johannesburg and connect with your return flight home, arriving the next day. (B)



Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/1/2012 - 3/12/2012	$11,995
5/12/2012 - 5/23/2012	$11,995
7/7/2012 - 7/18/2012	$11,995
7/26/2012 - 8/6/2012	$11,995
8/25/2012 - 9/5/2012	$11,995
9/6/2012 - 9/17/2012	$11,995
9/22/2012 - 10/3/2012	$11,995
12/20/2012 - 12/31/2012	$11,995
12/26/2012 - 1/6/2013	$11,995
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.

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Enjoy game drives in South Africa's MalaMala Private Game Reserve and a wildlife river cruise in Botswana's Chobe National Park.

Discover Pete's Pond, the watering hole in Mashatu Game Reserve where National Geographic established a WildCam to capture footage of the area's animals.

Explore the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve by land and water.

Visit spectacular Victoria Falls — a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the great natural wonders of the world.

Price is per person, double occupancy.

For 2011 travel a single room, add $2650.

For 2012 travel a single room, add $2720

All flights within Africa are by private air and are included in the expedition cost.

Round-trip economy airfare between New York and Johannesburg is not included and is estimated at $1250.

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