The Camps and Lodges and the areas in which we operate are
- Deception Valley Lodge - 8 suites on the northern edge of Central Kalahari Game Reserve - home to the Kalahari Bushman and unique wildlife
- Xakanaxa Camp - 12 luxury tents in the Moremi Game Reserve - wildlife haven inside the Okavango Delta
- Kwara - 8 luxury tents in the Okavango Delta - worlds largest island delta - wildlife and water paradise
- Kwando Lebala - 8 luxury tents in the Kwando / Linyanti - big game country with consistent wild dog and large predator sightings
- Kwando Lagoon - 8 luxury tents in the Kwando / Linyanti - big game country with consistent wild dog and large predator sightings
- Nxai Pan - 8 luxury suites (one family room) in the spectacular Nxai Pan National Park - at its best during the 5 rivers season
- Tau Pan - 8 luxury suites (one family room) the first official lodge inside the stunning Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- Susuwe Island Lodge – 6 suites in the Caprivi Strip- home to Namibia's greatest natural bio-diversity
- Impalila Island Lodge – 8 luxury chalets in the Chobe Area - offering the worlds best boat based game viewing on the Chobe River
- Stanley Safari Lodge – 10 private cottages bordering the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, with a view over the spray of the Victoria Falls in a distance
The camps and lodges are operating 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 accommodation are ensuite with hot and cold water and all amenities necessary for a comfortable stay.
All properties have a central lounge, dining 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 includes 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 area
Most people have a misguided view of the Secret Season (December to end March) or Rainy Season. A lesserknown fact is that our 5 Rivers area 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 length to maximise sightings. In the summer month 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 15 November 2009 until 30 April 2010
- Prices includes accommodation, meals, scheduled game activities, local brand drinks, laundry and park fees where applicable.
- Christmas Surcharge of US$ 45 per person per night is applicable from 20 December 2009 until 04 January 2010 – for Kwara, Kwara 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 only – special 5 Rivers flying rates
The following very unique transfers are offered free of charge during the 5 Rivers period (all fully reversible)
- Kwando Lagoon to Kwando Lebala – by game drive
- Kwara to Xakanaxa Camp by boat along the waterway of the Okavango Delta
- Kasane Airport to Impalila Island Lodge
International Access
Direct International flight service to / from Johannesburg from a multitude of destinations. Not forgetting Windhoek connecting with Frankfurt & London on direct flights.
Regional Access
Several airlines fly to local hubs from where guests are either transferred by light aircraft or by road or boat to the respective camps and lodges. The 5 Rivers Safari reginal hubs are: Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Katima Mulilo and Maun.
The following airlines service these routes and vice versa:
- Air Botswana from Johannesburg to Maun
- Air Namibia from Windhoek to Katima Mulilo, Maun and Victoria Falls via Maun
- South African Airways to Victoria Falls and Livingstone
- British Airways / Comair to Victoria Falls and Livingstone
- Air Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls
Included
- Accommodation in double / twin / single as required
- 3 meals a day
- Air transfers as specified on a seat in charter basis. Scheduled road and boat transfers as specified
- Laundry, daily game viewing and nature activities, local brand alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at all properties
- National Park entrance and Concession Conservation fees
- Domestic airport departure tax out of Maun and Kasane Airport
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance only – guests need to take out additional travel insurance
Excluded
- All items of a personal nature, porterage and gratuities
- Premium brand drinks
- Visas (please thoroughly check requirements for the countries being visited prior to travel)
- Scheduled flights and International Airport Departure Taxes
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