Sanctuary Sound Safari – Botswana
Duration: 6 nights
Experience Botswana in a completely new way tuning into the sights as well as the sounds of the Okavango Delta on this one-off departure.
Day 01 - Arrive Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
The Sanctuary Sound Safari with Nature’s Orchestra invites you to take part in a different kind of African adventure hosted by Derek Solomon. This unique opportunity to experience safari in a completely new way. While on game drives, guests will be able to link into powerful microphones via individual headsets to tune into the sights as well as the sounds of Africa - a pod of hippos “chatting” underwater or the call of a leopard...
Derek Solomon is one of Southern Africa's leading freelance safari guides who also works with National Geographic as a specialist naturalist. Derek’s main interest is animal communication and spends most of his time recording a wide variety of wildlife sounds, most of which is stored at the Cornell University in the USA. While based in South Luangwa he did some work on underwater communication in hippos, the frogs of South Luangwa and was also able to build up a large collection of bird sounds. Derek has produced several wildlife sound CD’s, one based on the South Luangwa entitled "A Luangwa Adventure" with part of the proceeds going to the Chipembele Wildlife & Education Trust.
On arrival at Maun Airport, a Sanctuary Retreats representative will meet and assist you to your onward flight. Depart Maun Airport on a Mack Air shared light aircraft charter flight to Sanctuary Stanley's Camp. The flying time to Sanctuary Stanley's Camp is approximately 15 minutes. Kindly note, however, that all inter-camp flights are subject to multiple pick ups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time.
On arrival at the airstrip a Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp representative will meet and transfer you to the camp. The transfer time is approximately 20 minutes. This camp is situated in a 260,000-acre private concession, thus affording guests absolute exclusivity. Guest accommodation consists of 8 classic styled safari tents. The delicately appointed tents exude classic Africa that transport you to early 19th century Africa. Each unit offers en-suite facilities and a private deck. Hammocks and Morris chairs on the decks are perfect for relaxation in the African sunshine. The main building is raised on decking and offers extensive views over the surrounding floodplains. Stanley's is carefully blended into the existing tree line.
The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activity and sound safari on offer.
Overnight: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
Day 02 - Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
The day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer while the Sound Safari allows guests to tune into the sights and sounds of the largest inland delta in the world.
Sanctuary Stanley's Camp offers some of the best game viewing in the Okavango, including the rare and elusive wild dog. Activities available at Sanctuary Stanley's Camp include serene mokoro canoe excursions (subject to water levels), exclusive bush dinners, and game drives in customised, open 4 x 4 vehicles - including the rare opportunity of night drives. As Sanctuary Stanley's Camp is in a private concession, guests also have the exclusive option of walking safaris with an armed professional guide.
Overnight: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
Day 03 - Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
Day is at leisure.
Overnight: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
Day 04 - Transfer to Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast. A camp representative will transfer you to the airstrip, the transfer time will be advised to you locally by the camp management.
Depart Sanctuary Stanley's Camp on a Mack Air shared light aircraft charter flight to Sanctuary Chief's Camp. The flying time to Sanctuary Chief's Camp is approximately 15 minutes. Kindly note, however, that all inter-camp flights are subject to multiple pick ups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time.
On arrival at the airstrip a camp representative will meet and transfer you to the camp. The transfer time is approximately 10 minutes. Sanctuary Chief's Camp is a luxury bush camp situated on Chief's Island in the exclusive Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve. This region is known as the “predator capital” of Africa and is considered to have the finest game viewing in Botswana including the Big Five.
Guest accommodation comprises of 12 secluded, permanent luxury bush pavilions. Each unit features a thatched roof, spacious seating area, en-suite facilities with indoor and outdoor showers as well as a private game viewing deck with deck chairs. Each unit boasts a generous mosquito net on a four-poster bed, two wardrobes, a book shelf, writing desk and mini bar. The main camp complex houses the dining area, bar, curio shop, library and reception area. This structure has been built into the existing landscape, under a heavy canopy of mature Jackal berry, Sausage and Rain trees. The main deck area is split-level and offers expansive views over the floodplain while the lower level of the deck houses an exquisite swimming pool. A range of spa treatments are offered in the treatment room.
Activities include game drives and seasonal mokoro excursions (subject to water levels). The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the various game viewing activities and sound safari on offer.
Overnight: Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Day 05 - Sanctuary Chief's Camp
The day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities and sound safari on offer exploring the Moremi Game Reserve.
Overnight: Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Day 06 - Sanctuary Chief's Camp
The day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities and sound safari on offer exploring the Moremi Game Reserve.
Overnight: Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Day 07 - Depart Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast. A camp representative will transfer you to the airstrip. The transfer time will be advised to you locally by the camp management.
Depart Chief's Camp on a Mack Air shared light aircraft charter flight to Maun. The flying time to Maun is approximately 20 minutes. Kindly note, however, that all inter-camp flights are subject to multiple pick ups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time.
On arrival at Maun Airport, check in for your onward destination.
We at Sanctuary Retreats, Southern Africa wish you a memorable holiday and safe onward journey!
