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Experiences<br />
San rock art, Matobo Hills National Park<br />
Matobo Hills National Park<br />
San rock art • Historic colonial-era sites •<br />
Track black & white rhinos on foot<br />
Matobo is home to huge granite kopjes (hills),<br />
interspersed with grassy plains and wooded<br />
thickets. It has Africa’s highest concentration<br />
of leopards and the highest concentration of<br />
Verreaux’s eagles of any park in the world.<br />
White and black rhinos can be tracked here on<br />
foot – a rarity in a national park. The ancient<br />
San people have left a legacy of more than<br />
50,000 rock paintings, with discoveries still<br />
being found. Matobo was also the site of the<br />
Ndebele rebellion against the British in 1896.<br />
Colonialist Cecil John Rhodes was buried within<br />
the park, and his grave can be visited.<br />
Boating safari, Chobe National Park<br />
Chobe National Park<br />
View elephants from the water • Remarkable<br />
boating safaris • Impressive sunsets<br />
Within easy reach of Victoria Falls, Chobe<br />
National Park – known as the ‘Land of the<br />
Giants’ – is celebrated for its huge elephant<br />
population, which concentrates on the Chobe<br />
riverfront in the dry season (May to October).<br />
The park is also well known for its large lion<br />
prides, especially in the Savute area, as well<br />
as great herds of buffalo and prolific birdlife.<br />
Perfect for a slower adventure, Chobe National<br />
Park offers unusual wildlife experiences such<br />
as boat safaris where guests can sip on a cool<br />
sundowner while spotting animals from<br />
the water.<br />
Tour the Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe<br />
See the magnificent falls accompanied by<br />
a knowledgeable local guide. Walk along<br />
well-marked paths to many different<br />
viewing points for some wonderful<br />
vistas and photo opportunities. You can<br />
also learn about the local customs and<br />
traditions of nearby communities.<br />
The Elephant Express | Zimbabwe<br />
Experience the one-of-a-kind Elephant<br />
Express, a rail journey to the gate of<br />
Hwange National Park on which guests can<br />
view wildlife from a unique vantage point.<br />
Accommodating up to 22 passengers, the<br />
carriage has a safari design with open<br />
sides, an engine at the front and back and<br />
specially trained drivers.<br />
Cultural interactions | Zimbabwe<br />
In rural Zimbabwe, visitors have the<br />
chance to interact with and learn from<br />
local communities. Gain insight into<br />
the daily lives of villagers and see how<br />
they work with the land to sustain their<br />
livelihoods. Less visited than other sites,<br />
these countryside communities provide an<br />
experience of authentic Africa.<br />
The Okavango Delta<br />
Mokoro safari<br />
Mokoro canoe safaris • Gain a bird’s eye view<br />
from the air • Authentic tented bush camps<br />
The UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta is the<br />
largest inland delta in the world. From May<br />
to October, its floodwaters are a magnet<br />
for animals, promising unrivalled wildlife<br />
viewing. The area is packed with Africa’s<br />
finest fauna, including large populations of<br />
otherwise-rare animals such as crocodiles,<br />
sitatungas, elephants, red lechwe, African<br />
wild dogs, buffaloes and wattled cranes.<br />
The delta is a particularly good place to<br />
spot some of Botswana’s more than 570<br />
bird species. Day and night safari drives,<br />
bush walks, seasonal mokoro canoe rides,<br />
fishing and birdwatching are just some of<br />
the activities available.<br />
Lion, Moremi Game Reserve<br />
Moremi Game Reserve<br />
Botswana’s prime big-cat location • Top safari<br />
camps • Limited visitors<br />
Moremi Game Reserve lies in the heart of<br />
the Okavango Delta, encompassing almost<br />
5,000 sq km of wilderness. Unfenced and<br />
surrounded by private concessions, it has<br />
been designated a protected area since 1962.<br />
Moremi has a good variety of habitats, from<br />
riverine and mopane forests to open savannas<br />
and shallow flooded lagoons. Wildlife viewing<br />
in the reserve is exceptional, especially on<br />
Chief’s Island, where a large density of big cats<br />
– especially lions and leopards – can often be<br />
found. Moremi is home to some of Botswana’s<br />
premier safari camps, elevating visitors’<br />
experiences in one of Africa’s best-regarded<br />
reserves.<br />
Chobe River cruises | Botswana<br />
Experience the wildlife paradise of<br />
Botswana’s Chobe River aboard a custom<br />
boat. Enjoy sundowners while searching<br />
for some of the abundant wildlife here,<br />
including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and<br />
hippos.<br />
Mokoro canoe cruises | Botswana<br />
One of the best ways to get close to<br />
the wildlife of the Okavango Delta is by<br />
mokoro. These canoes, traditionally made<br />
by digging out the trunk of a large, straight<br />
tree, are propelled by a long pole, rather<br />
like punting. Availability for this activity is<br />
seasonal.<br />
Authentic bush camps | Botswana<br />
Stay in one of Botswana’s pioneering<br />
tented camps for an authentic safari<br />
experience. Under a night sky brimming<br />
with stars, be lulled to sleep in the African<br />
bush by the calls, chirps and chattering of<br />
distant wildlife.<br />
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5008 or speak to your travel agent<br />
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