Travel Options
- Honeymoons
Exclusive Honeymoon Safari
Botswana[order]There is no better place to start off your journey together than in Botswana, a place of peace and tranquillity, harmony and remarkable natural beauty. Our small, intimate and exclusive lodges allows for personalised service, attention to the smallest detail, aiming to exceed your expectations. We are passionate about our guests; committed to make your dream romantic honeymoon a reality that will be cherished for a lifetime.
In celebration of your occasion 2D Innovations will be including a few extra touches to enhance your African Honeymoon.
Upgrade to Honeymoon Suite with own private plunge pool at Chobe Game Lodge
2 Nights Chobe Game Lodge
Candlelit dinner on your private deck at Savute Safari Lodge
2 nights Savute Safari Lodge
Enjoy a romantic dinner for 2 on Xugana Island's famous Floating Deck, you haven't experience anything like it, prepare to be amazed by the diamond studded skies over the Okavango Delta...
2 nights Xugana Island lodge
A memorable Tree planting ceremony where you will get to plant your own tree and plaque your names on the tree. What better way to end your African Honeymoon Safari ...
2 nights Leroo La Tau
ITINERARY
(Routing option starting in Kasane ending in Maun)
Day 1 -Day 3
Today you will start your exciting Honeymoon Safari when you are welcomed off your flight at Livingstone or Victoria Falls Airport and transferred by road to Botswana where the legendary Chobe Game Lodge is waiting to embrace your arrival...
Chobe National Park - Chobe Game Lodge
(Land and Water based Camp)
Two nights at Chobe Game Lodge on a fully inclusive basis
After settling into the Honeymoon Suite with a private plunge pool, time to freshen up and relax before you will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the chefs with great attention to detail, and shortly after set out on your afternoon game activity whether a sundowners cruise on the magnificent Chobe River or an exciting game drive exploring the Chobe area...
At night time feel free to ask our resident professional guides to do star gazing.
Other facilities include a riverside boma area where traditional dancers perform, a stylish bar with an outside terrace overlooking the Chobe River and a cigar bar with a champion sized billiard table. Chobe also has a reference library with lounge and terrace. Your meals are catered for at the terrace restaurant overlooking the Chobe River.
Day 3 - Day 5
This morning enjoy leisurely breakfast before your transfer to Kasane Airport from where you will depart on your scheduled charter flight to Savute Safari Lodge, situated inside the world renowned Chobe National Park… sit back and smell the wild sage on the way from the airstrip, keeping an eye out for the magnificent elephant bulls, Savute is famous for ...
Chobe National Park - Savute Safari Lodge
(Land Based Camp)
Two nights at Savute Safari Lodge on a fully inclusive basis
The cocktail bar summons you with a cold drink on a hot Savute day, while a fireplace turns the lounge into a cosy refuge on winter nights. A handful of small pans sustain Savute's thousands of animals with a permanent, yet fragile water source. On an open vehicle game drive, conducted by a professional guide, droves of magnificent bull Elephants shuffle past you towards the water.
Other facilities include a lounge, library and cocktail bar, which are situated in the exquisite thatch and timber main building, while in front there is a viewing deck ideal for watching game at the water hole.
Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner while the sun is setting on your private deck, overlooking the channel, watching game while you are dinning...
Day 5 - Day 7
After your morning game activity at Savute Safari Lodge enjoy a delicious breakfast before short transfer to the airstrip for depart on a scheduled 35 minute charter flight to the magic that is Xugana Island Lodge ....
Okavango Delta - Xugana Island Lodge
(Water Based Camp)
Two nights at Xugana Island Lodge on a fully inclusive basis
On arrival you will be welcomed by your hosts at Xugana Island Lodge.
Xugana's romantic location on a forested island beside a deep, glassy lagoon is hard to beat. Located in a private concession in the remote northern Delta, the camp is a true water-based one. Eight chalets are raised up on wooden decking and have private bathrooms. All have private decks overlooking the lagoon - the sunsets are sublime. Xugana prides itself on its approach to fine dining.
Enjoy a delicious lunch, after which you can depart on your afternoon game activity where you choose to enjoy a boat cruise and even try your hand at some fishing, or enjoy an exciting game walk on one of the islands in the Okavango Delta...
You will enjoy a romantic dinner for 2 at a scenic location on the famous floating deck, a spectacular location with magnificent sunset view!
Day 7 - Day 9
Enjoy your morning activity before departing after breakfast on your scheduled charter flight to the fantastic desert location of Leroo La Tau!!
Leroo La Tau - Land based camp
(Makgadikgadi Pans)
Two nights at Leroo La Tau on a fully inclusive basis
Your stay at Leroo La Tau will include a memorable Tree planting ceremony where you will get to plant your own tree and plaque your names on the tree. What better way to end your African Honeymoon Safari ...
Leroo La Tau is built above the dry Boteti River on cliffs over 15m high, this gives guests a raised vantage point resulting in numerous spectacular wildlife sightings.
The main reception and lounge areas of Leroo La Tau are located on the edge of the raised cliffs overlooking the dry river bed of the Boteti River, offering unsurpassed views of the large herds of animals that frequent this area in search of much needed water. The chalets are raised on wooden decks, spacious and each with its own en-suite bathroom, overlooking the dry Boteti River channel where you have watering holes right in front of the lodge. The main lounge and dining room areas with their inviting wooden and thatch finishing’s offer you the opportunity to sit back and relax at the bar while listening to the wide variety of night sounds so characteristic of the African bush.
Day 9
You will enjoy your morning activity and breakfast before bidding your new found friends farewell. You will be collected from Leroo La Tau and transferred to Maun Airport for your onwards arrangements, taking unforgettable memories of Botswana and it's amazing people with you that will stay with you forever...
-- End of Safari --
Valid from December 2008 to March 2009
Per person sharing US$ 3200.00
Valid from April 2009 to June and November 2009
Per person sharing US$ 3690.00
Valid from July to October 2009
Per person sharing US$ 4980.00
Included:8 nights Accommodation (2 nights Chobe Game Lodge, 2 nights Savute Safari Lodge, 2 nights Xugana Island Lodge, 2 nights Leroo La Tau)
Suite upgrade at Chobe Game lodge
Private dinner at Savute Safari Lodge
Private floating deck dinner at Xugana Island Lodge
Tree planting ceremony at Leroo La Tau
All meals as specified
Airport departure tax at Kasane Airport
Scheduled activities
All soft drinks and local brand beverages
National Park Entrance Fees
Laundry Services
Medical Evacuation
Scheduled charter flights & road transfers as specified (KASANE to MAUN or MAUN to KASANE)
Excluded:Meals other than specified
Premium brand drinks
Gratuities & Porterage
Sightseeing and Activities other than specified.
Visa Fees
Travel Insurance
Flights & Airport taxes
E&EO.
Price is subject to availability at time of reservations.
(Note for Leroo La Tau that road transfers will be done until further notice from Maun in order to finalize the airstrip but please check when booking).
Accommodation sequence may vary according to availability and routing preference.
The following routings can also be taken on this itinerary
Starting in Maun ending in Kasane (no supplement)
Starting in Maun ending in Maun (supplement applies)
Starting in Kasane ending in Kasane (supplement applies)
Please note:
The above quoted services and package rates are applicable to this full 8 night/9 day Honeymoon Safari being sold as advertised, which includes all transfers and charter flights. Should any of the elements or overnights be removed from this package, added extras and upgrades will not apply.
All lodges are small and exclusive, and some of them are located in private concession areas only accessed in our own vehicles or aircraft, which makes them ideal for a honeymoon or romantic breakaway.
Most properties accommodate a maximum of between 16 and 24 people. Chobe Game Lodge, is the only permanent lodge built within the Chobe National Park and has 46 rooms.
Despite the remote locations lodges, all rooms (and in some cases tents), have the comforts one would expect from a modern hotel - en suite bathrooms, walk in showers, flush toilets, and in some of our properties, air conditioned rooms and where air conditioning is not available, overhead fans. Our aim is to make your stay as comfortable as possible so such amenities as tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms and hair dryers are provided for. Each lodge is very different and we are able to offer a choice of tented or brick and thatch accommodation depending on your preference.
Most of our lodges rely on generator power and 12-volt batteries for lighting at night, but in some cases we have permanent power via underground cables. Whatever the case, the chances are that you won't even notice!
At Chobe Game Lodge all electricity at the lodge is supplied via the national grid, and power is available 24 hours a day. Video cameras can be recharged in guest rooms. AC 220 V.
Part of the excitement of visiting these Lodges, is the getting around! We offer a fully integrated private air charter service, operated by our subsidiary company which operates 2 caravan turbine aircraft, 1 twin engine GOE Islander aircraft, 5 Cessna 206 aircraft, and 2 Airvan aircraft. All these are specifically designed for "bush" operations. The complement of 8 professional pilots from New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa and Botswana is headed by Operations Manager Dan MacAllister who has been in Botswana all his life. Some of our lodges have their own private airstrips. "Unless a private charter is requested, your flight transfers have been booked on a "seat on plane" basis. Flight times are arranged according to each day's requirements and to fit in with activities, thus the plane may pick up and drop off other guest's en-route to your destination. Times therefore vary from day to day and will be communicated to you the afternoon before departure. Flights to Kasane for the Chobe lodges and for Victoria Falls/Livingstone depart early to meet the scheduled road transfers; so early morning activities for guests departing on these flights are curtailed. Should you wish, private charters can be arranged, in which case you will be the only guests in the plane and you may specify your departure times. We are happy to quote separately for private charters."
While staying at the lodges, everything is geared around the best game viewing times, specific to each lodge. Days start very early, sometimes at sunrise and often finish late in the evening. This is to utilize the best times to view game - so often the middle part of the day is free for relaxation which is why all our lodges have swimming or plunge pools with sun decks. All our lodges are also equipped with well-stocked libraries and comfortable lounges to relax in. Smoking is not permitted in any of our safari vehicles, but is allowed in sections of the lodge.
Chobe Game Lodge offers game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, game viewing by motorboat or sunset cruise on the Chobe River.
Stargazing is also available on request.
Game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles in the Savute area, including the Savute Marsh and a visit to the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills.
Xugana Island lodge offers mokoro trips in eco-friendly dugout canoes, combined with walking, to surrounding lagoons and islands in the concession give you a classic Delta safari. Bird watching opportunities are outstanding, and fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered.
Morning and evening game drives are offered at Leroo la Tau lodge.
We are fortunate to have many long serving staff that is the envy of other lodge operators in Botswana. All guides are local Batswana, recruited from nearby villages and some of them have "worked through the ranks" from trainee level right through to fully qualified guides. John Kata of Camp Okavango is our longest serving guide.
Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club credit cards are accepted, but not American Express.
All lodges are governed by strict environmental standards and in many cases we exceed the basic requirements as far as waste disposal, game management, care of the natural environment goes. We employ a fully qualified environmentalist to ensure that our lodges are as ecofriendly as possible. Every aspect of our operation is monitored in terms of environmental impact. All waste, other than food waste, which is composted and combustible litter, which is incinerated, is packaged and transported from the remote camps into the closest town. Gas is used for heating and cooking. Mokoro's used for activities are all fibreglass - not wood.
Your safety is our primary concern, which is why certain procedures must be followed while staying at lodges. Very few lodges have fences and movement around the lodges in the evenings is restricted and our guides will escort you to your accommodation. While on game activities it is essential to listen to our guides who will not only advise you of the wonders of the bush, but the hidden dangers too!
Due to the nature of travel in light aircraft, with the emphasis on safety and space concerns, baggage is restricted to 20 kgs per person including hand luggage. This baggage must be soft sided (duffel type bags), to allow for it to be packed properly. If you do have extra bags or have suitcases heavier than the specified allowance, we must be advised in advance as soon as the booking is made so we can make arrangements for the baggage to be transferred or stored at cost.
Vaccination requirements change from time to time and we suggest clients consult their local doctor or health department for the latest health precautions. Malaria including Plasmodium falciparum exists in certain areas. All clients must consult with their own MD or the Centre for Disease Control regarding the use of anti-malarial tablets prior to departure. There are many brands available and we recommend that clients consult their doctor, health clinic or health department as to which brand they should take. For walking activities at Xugana Island Lodge & Camp Okavango, a reasonable level of fitness is required.
Our guests love the fact that they can get away from it all and visibly relax in camp knowing that their phones won't ring and nobody can contact them, so it is truly an authentic "get away from it all" experience with no interruptions to hinder their safari experience.
There is no cell phone coverage at Savute Safari Lodge or Xugana Island Lodge. Clients can be contacted via radio from our Maun operations office. Internet access is available only at Chobe Game Lodge. Please take note that there is cell phone coverage at Chobe Game Lodge as well as Leroo La Tau. We do not allow cell phones in public areas or on game drives.