Chitabe field reopened after renovation
game rich area of south-east of the Okavango Delta, Camp Chitabe has captivated visitors this year after reconstruction of each of the eight rooms and the renovation of the main camp area. Elegant in four different themes, ebony, so gray, and mahogany and spacious room offers a luxury retreat in visual activity between the exciting game. Set the board up the huge piles of wood in each room has a private terrace with magnificent views across the floodplain before the camp where animals can be seen throughout the day. The bathrooms have revived Leadwood rich granite vanities and outdoor shower and all that are completely separate bedroom with two sliding doors.
Activities include safaris, day and night, walk and see the game day, all accompanied by experienced guides. He moves more units larger herds, while walking you can go behind the scenes “in the African bush, animal tracking, and more insight into the bush ship. Chitabe is also a good place to hide, where you can go watch elephants, zebras, antelopes and other animals and many species of birds is rich.
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Join the party up to six people, who for more than three days will be an experienced guide and armed in a foot safari to explore the reserve. Sometimes you can stroll along the paths of old elephants are the animal tracks have gone before, or pause in a stream or lake to admire the beautiful birds and animals coming down to drink. More information about the large number of the forest and its inhabitants, as the leader shares a deep understanding and love for the environment. Walking is not strenuous, but it's so amazing that you can easily find that they have three or four hours on foot, without notice of the passage of time. An assistant will be with you drink, snack and hot water for tea and coffee, and enjoy simple but tasty dishes.
Background information in the concession Chitabe
The private concession area of 28,000 hectares Chitabe is a huge beautiful burst open savanna and mopane forests of acacia forests attractive beautiful herds of elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and a host of other plains animals. The concession is well known for its excellent Chitabe predator population and is home to a number of leopards, lions and the elusive wild dog, the guests are expected to stay below. Located in the driest part of the Okavango Delta, a couple of days Chitabe be combined with the second camp in a wetland, a unique wildlife experience in one of the most exclusive safari in Africa.
BOTSWANA
Travel
There are no direct flights to Botswana. A number of different airlines can fly to Johannesburg and a link to Maun. About twelve hours for international flights and connecting flight to Maun in two hours. regional flights are in Namibia – it is a good combination. Neighboring South Africa and Zambia are also good choices. aircraft will fly between fields.
Passports and visas
All passports must be valid for at least six months after leaving Africa. British passports do not require visas to enter Botswana. Should seek advice from other African passport or exclusively contact the Botswana High Commission 020 7499 0031 c /
Health
No vaccinations are required. Immunization against hepatitis A, polio and typhoid are recommended, but consult your doctor. In some parts of Botswana are the malaria mosquitoes. We recommend that you consult your doctor about measures to combat malaria.
In Botswana, the water is generally safe to drink anywhere, even in the rivers and lagoons in the Delta. Bottled water is widely available.
Time
Botswana two hours before Greenwich Mean Time and summer time one hour earlier.
Capital
Gaborone.
Languages
Setswana, the national language. English is the official language while other languages are spoken.
Performance
In most camps and lodges are located in remote areas, and therefore their own electricity. If necessary, the video of the battery recharged, it often happens while they are active. You will use a spare battery, while the other is charging. The three legs “of South Africa” plug is needed (BS546).
Currency
The local currency is the Pula (P), which consists of 100 Thebe. Botswana Pula is not available in the UK. Only 500 Pula can be removed from the country’s cash, but any amount of checking passengers. Make sure you get a currency declaration form upon arrival in Botswana, and retain it, we’ll go.
U.S. $ are widely accepted in all camps and shelters, and “generic” form of currency for tourists.
In most camps and lodges accept Visa and Mastercard, but few accept American Express. The travel coordinator will tell you which cards are accepted for their properties and also, if they accept traveler’s checks.
Alcoholic beverages
Most safari camps and lodges, including drinks, except champagne and fine wines.
Food
All meals are included in the camps and shelters.
Laundry
As the air light luggage is usually only between 12 kg and 15 kg per person. Laundry is included in most fields, but it should be noted that staff are culturally not allowed to wash your underwear.
Climate
From January to March dry grassy areas will be temporary, and often attract migratory birds, while the Linyanti and the Okavango Delta is usually green throughout the year.
During the summer months (November to March), which is also the rainy season, the temperature is about 50-10 degrees warmer, and warmer nights, and some moisture, although this is rarely uncomfortable.
The winter season begins in May and ends in August. This is the dry season, when almost no rain. Winter days are always sunny and cool, however, temperatures at night and the night decreased significantly.
The periods between April and September / October are generally dry and pleasant average temperature of 25 ° C at night during the winter months.
In November and December, the first rains bring plant life, and rejuvenate the springs, releasing the animals often give birth at the time.
Tips
An indication of the usual daily tutorials US.00 a guest. Field edge to the discretion of staff, most of the camps, which the central cat in the kitchen and cleaning staff. US/5.00 one guest per day with a lot of advice.
Mokoro paddlers working very hard, and great encouragement from that, even more difficult if the reward for tips, the RDA US.00 guest.
Janie Harms is a writer in the company of luxury safari travel, Africa Exclusive Ltd, based in Northamptonshire, UK. Work hard to find the latest avian flu and the luxury safari. Botswana safari | luxury safari
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