4 Day Okavango Fly-In Safari
Day 1
Today you will meet your flight from Johannesburg to Maun. On arrival
in Maun you will board your light aircraft transfer to Xigera Camp
for (3) nights on a fully inclusive basis.
Xigera Camp
Xigera Camp (pronounced Keejera) is situated in the heart of the Okavango
on Paradise Island, within the Moremi Game Reserve. Xigera is a superb,
luxury tented camp, located in an area that is surrounded by permanent
water. The new Xigera opened in May 2000 and consists of eight new
luxuriously furnished walk-in tented rooms, with en-suite facilities,
built within a shady forest. Each room is raised off the ground offering
superb views of the floodplain to the east of camp and its attractive
waterhole. Each guest’s room has a great view directly onto
this floodplain. The dining and pub area is under thatch overlooking
the river that flows past the front of camp. Activities focus mainly
on mokoro rides through the quiet waterways, as well as short walking
safaris. Many guests are lucky enough to get good views of the elusive
Sitatunga antelope. Game drives are also offered if water levels are
low enough, as are boat trips on the river, if water levels are high
enough. Game drives are best here in our summer months. Birding in
the area is excellent, with Pels Fishing Owl, Slaty Egret and Wattled
Crane amongst the many species of birds regularly sighted. Xigera
has exclusive rights to this area, providing a tranquil and private
setting for its guests. It also has a unique feature: the footbridge
in front of camp is the only way predators can cross from island to
island without having to swim. A “long-jump pit” has been
built with soft sand, which each animal is forced to walk over when
they use the bridge. Every evening the sand is raked smooth. Each
morning guests are able to read the “newspaper” and see
what animals have walked through camp. Almost every night Lion, Hyena
and Leopard stroll through camp!
Basis: Fully Inclusive except premium imports
Day 2
On safari at Xigera.
Day 3
On safari at Xigera.
Day 4
Today you will meet your light aircraft transfer back to Maun Airport.
Here you will board your flight back to Johannesburg.
Price from:
US$ 1 760.00 per person sharing (valid Dec 2007 - 15 Jun 2008)
US$ 2 670.00 per person sharing (valid 16 Jun 2008 - 30 Nov 2008)
Includes:
accommodation, all meals, drinks (except premium imported brands),
scheduled lodge actvities, light aircraft transfers and entrances
Excludes:
Flight from JNB to Maun return, airport taxes, travel insurance, tips
and anything of a personal nature
Please note that this is a quotation only and that no reservations
have been made, subject to availability!