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Penduka Safaris has operated in Southern Africa for fifty years and is one of the most established mobile safari companies in the region. They are one of the few companies that offer tours throughout the entirety of Botswana, with available safaris ranging from six days in the Okavango Delta to thirteen days exploring the country's highlights. Longer touring options include a 22 day safari covering Namibia and Botswana.

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A knowledgeable operator providing memorable experiences with a sense of humor and fabulous service.

We have gone with Penduka three times and have just booked our fourth safari with them. From the outset their service has been exemplary. Their leader has an invaluable sense of humor. The food they serve is delicious and filling. Plus, on...

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This safari starts and ends in Maun. One night Maun, two nights in Xaxanaka and two nights in Khwai will provide excellent game viewing in the eastern part of the Okavango Delta.

Our specialist guide takes you on an adventure safari on a route seldom used by others. You travel from the Boteti River to Tau Pan, the remote Piper Pan and then finally reach Deception Valley, home to a variety of Kalahari game. Optional extension at the luxurious Deception Valley Lodge is available.

This safari starts in Livingstone and ends in Lusaka or Livingstone - covers the Lochinvar National Park, Itezi-thezi Tezi, Southern and Northen Kafue as well as the Lufupa River. Although this safari is fully serviced and catered for it is something for the more adventurous traveller.  This safari requires a minimum of 4 passengers .

This itinerary combines Botswana and Namibia, starting and ending in Maun. We visit the western side of the delta at Makwena and the mighty Okavango at Drotskies (with a day trip to Tsodilo Hills). Then continue with Mohango Game Reserve in Namibia, the Caprivi Strip, world famous Victoria Falls and then make our way back to Maun through the National Parks Chobe, Savuti and Moremi.

This spectacular safari includes the highlights of both Namibia and Botswana. Optional 2-day extensions to Victoria Falls / Livingstone are available.

   

10 Day Safari - to the Okavango Delta & Botswana's Game Parks This safari starts in Maun and ends in Victoria Falls Day 1 : PENDUKA staff will meet you at Maun International airport, and we travel to your hotel in Maun, unpack, shower and relax. In the afternoon an optional game flight offers you an aerial view of the Okavango Delta. Dinner for own account. Overnight Maun Lodge or similar B/B. Day 2 : We make an early start and drive through traditional villages before entering the South Gate into Moremi Wildlife Reserve. We should see game en route to this reserve. Our game drive takes us on a scenic road through Moremi to Xakanaxa lagoons. Shown to tents. Time to shower before dinner served in dining tent. Camp near Xakanaxa in exclusive wilderness area. Day 3 : Early morning coffee or tea, and we set off on a full morning's game drive to return to camp at about 11h00 for a delicious brunch. Time now to shower, rest and relax in camp. After tea we set off on our afternoon game drive through Moremi with its wilderness of rivers and lagoons. Return to camp and relax around the campfire. Dinner served in dining tent. Camp near Xakanaxa in exclusive wilderness area. Day 4 : Having had breakfast we leave Xakanaxa and continue on an interesting riverine route through Moremi to arrive and set up camp within sight of Kwai River at Moremi's North Gate. Camp near Kwai River in exclusive wilderness area. Day 5 : Early morning and afternoon game drives exploring the Kwai River area should reveal a variety of game. Leisure time to relax at camp during the day. Camp near Kwai River in exclusive wilderness area. Day 6 : An early morning game drive to have one last look at the Kwai, before returning to our camp for breakfast. We leave Moremi and our route takes us on an interesting day's drive northwards to Savuti. We stop en route for lunch. A game drive past the grassy plains of the Mababe Depression takes to our campsite. Overnight Savuti in exclusive wilderness area. Day 7 : Savuti is one of Africa's most densely populated predator areas, and well Known for its bull elephants. The Savuti waterhole offers an ever-changing spectacle of birds and wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives with leisure time to relax during the heat of the day. Overnight Savuti in exclusive wilderness area. Day 8 : Leaving the plains of the Savuti Marsh we follow the Ngwezumba Valley driving through Mopane forests. Lunch en route. We arrive at the remote pan of Nogaatsha, on which a variety of wildlife depends. Camp within sight of this waterhole. Overnight in the area of Nogaatsha. Day 9 : After breakfast we leave for the Chobe River and we should see the breeding herds of elephant and large herds of buffalo for which this park is famous. In the afternoon a boating excursion on the Chobe River offers a new dimension to game viewing. Camp along Chobe floodplains in exclusive wilderness area. Day 10 : After a leisurely breakfast, we pack up and slowly make our way out of Chobe National Park towards the town of Kasane, from here it is time to bid farewell and arrange a transfer for you to either Livingstone or Victoria Falls. A reminder that departure tax is required when leaving Zimbabwe.

6 Day Moremi Special

This safari starts and ens in Maun

Day 1: Upon arrival at Maun Airport meet the Penduka Safari Team and travel to Rileys Hotel or similar lodg.  Visit your room and freshen up. In the afternoon you have the possibility of an orientation flight over the Okavango Delta (price not included).  Evening meal not included .

Day 2: We make an early start and drive through traditional villages before entering the  South Gate into Moremi Wildlife Reserve. We should see game en-route to this reserve. Our game drives take us on a scenic road through Moremi to Xaxanaka Lagoons. Shown to tents. Time to shower before dinner is served in dining tent. Overnight Xaxanaka.

Day 3:  Early morning game drive through Moremi with its magnificent scenery in search of numbers of wildlife resident in this area. Return to camp at about 11h00 for delicious brunch. Time to relax in camp. Afternoon boating excursion on the Xaxanaka Lagoons take us down the papyrus fringed channels of the eastern Delta which are prolific in bird life. Overnight  Xaxanaka.

Day 4:  Having had breakfast we leave Xaxanaka and continue on an interesting riverine route through Moremi to arrive and set up camp within sight of the Kwai River at Moremi's North Gate. Overnight Kwai.

Day 5:  Early morning and afternoon game drives exploring the Kwai River area should reveal a large variety of game. Leisure time to relax in camp during the day. We spend our last evening around the campfire. Overnight Kwai.

Day 7  After a leisurely breakfast it is time to pack up and slowly make our way back  towards Maun. This is our last chance to spot those animals that might have avoided us so far. Lunch stop en route. We should arrive in Maun early afternoon - in time for your flight connection.

15 Day Circular Safari Day 1 : We will depart Maun upon arrival with Air Bostwana or Air Namibia (own arrangements) and head north to Makwena. We reach our campsite set under the towering Mangostein trees in time for a late lunch. Afternoon at leisure before sundowners can be enjoyed and dinner by the campfire. Overnight Makwena Campsite. Day 2 : A 45 min. motor boat transfers us through a maize of channels to the open floodplains of the Mokoro Island area. Here you meet the polers of the mokoros (dugout canoes), and spend the day in the tranquil waters of the Okavango, moving along papyrus-fringed channels with your poler. A game walk and picnic lunch is included during the day. Return to campsite for dinner. Overnight Makwena Campsite. Day 3 : We will depart Makwena on a day excursion to the Tsodillo Hills where hundreds of bushman paintings can be seen. We will depart further towards Shakawe to arrive at our campsite at Drotsky's. The Okavango River is at its widest in this area. A walk down to the river from the campsite offers the opportunity of bird watching. An abundance of bird life nest in the high papyrus fringing the river's edge and we look out for the shy Sitatunga, the antelope who live here, and feed off the papyrus. Overnight Drotsky's Campsite. Day 4 : Spend a leisurely, relaxed day along the Okavango River. Enjoy a morning's boating excursion on the Okavango River. Sundowners back at our camp around the campfire before dinner is served. Overnight Drotsky's Campsite. Day 5 and 6 : Today we cross the border into Namibia at Mohembo and spend some time in Mohango National Park before continuing to Divundu. Refuel and possible visit to Epupa Falls. Lunch served en route to Kongola. We arrive at Susuwe National Park in the early afternoon, where we spend two nights exploring the area along the Kwando river. Day 7 : We make an early start and travel via Katima Mulilo to Kasane to clear customs at the border before spending the rest of the day enjoying the magnificent Victoria Falls and surroundings. Ilala Lodge with its thatched roof remains a favourite amongst Victoria Falls visitors as it is the closest Lodge to the mighty Victoria Falls and to the banks, post office, African craft village and curio shops. All of the rooms have en suite facilities with air-conditioning. The lodge has a magnificent pool that has a large wooden deck that overlooks the Victoria Falls National Park. There is two superb restaurants to choose from - the colonial-style Palm restaurant, where guests can enjoy breakfasts, poolside snacks and mouth-watering a la carte lunch and dinner menus. And the casual, open-air Kubika, a "stir-fry' Mongolian theme restaurant, with a wide range of exciting dishes including venison, crocodile tail and ostrich. (A reminder that US$ 35 is payable for a single entry visa into Zimbabwe) Overnight Ilala Lodge (Bed and Breakfast) Day 8 : You will have opportunity to enjoy a number of optional excursions after breakfast. - A full day or half day's exhilarating white water rafting on the gorges below the falls. - A full day or a half-day's canoeing and walking trails on the upper Zambezi. - Afternoon cruise on the Zambezi River - A visit to a traditional village - Micro lighting or a helicopter flight over the Zambezi Clients preferring to explore the Falls again can do so at leisure. (Please note that all activities and additional meals are for own account) Overnight Ilala lodge (Bed and Breakfast) Day 9 : After breakfast we leave Victoria Falls and clear customs at the Kasane Border. We will enter the Chobe National Park, and we should see the breeding herds of elephant and large herds of buffalo for which this park is famous. Set up camp and enjoy game drives along the length of the Chobe River. Camp along Chobe floodplains. Day 10 : Enjoy game drives in the Park and stand the change to perhaps see a lion kill or a big herd of buffalo. n the afternoon a boating excursion on the Chobe River offers a new dimension to game viewing. Camp along Chobe floodplains. Day 11 : An early morning game drive to have one last look at the Chobe area, before returning to our camp for breakfast. We leave Moremi and our route takes us on an interesting day's drive northwards to Savuti. We stop en route for lunch. A game drive past the grassy plains of the Mababe Depression takes to our campsite. Overnight Savuti. Day 12 : Savuti is one of Africa's most densely populated predator areas, and well Known for its bull elephants. The Savuti waterhole offers an ever-changing spectacle of birds and wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives with leisure time to relax during the heat of the day. Overnight Savuti. Day 13 : We break down camp and continue along the buffalo fence en route to Khwai. Today is a long day, serious 4x4 driving through incredible thick sand. The vegetation is mainly low but thick Mopane forest with a lot of elephant activity. With lunch en route we will arrive at North Gate in the late afternoon. Overnight in view of the Khwai River. Day 14 : Early morning and afternoon game drives exploring the Khwai River area should reveal a variety of game. Leisure time to relax at camp during the heat of the day. Overnight near Khwai River. Day 15 : After early breakfast we will slowly make our way out of the Moremi game Reserve back to Maun in time to catch your outbound flight.

8 Day Desert & Dune Safari - into Botswana's GemsbokMabuasehube National Park This safari starts from and ends in Johannesburg Day 1 : Depart Jahannesburg International Airport on scheduled flight to Upington, where we will be met by a Penduka representative. Drive towards border at Bokspits. Lunch en route. Once in Botswana our route takes us along the Auob River on the Northern or Southern dune road. We reach our camp at Rooiputs in the late afternoon. Day 2 : Full day's game drive along the Nossob, stopping for lunch at Nossob Camp to arrive at Polentswa in the late afternoon. Overnight Polentswa campsite. Day 3 : An option of a full days game drive to Unions End (recommended), or an early turn around to have brunch in camp. Depending on the morning's activity there will be a short afternoon game drive. The supply vehicle will drive back to Nossob to fill up with the last petrol available until Tsabong, also with enough water for two days until we reach Mabuasehube. We camp a second night at Polentswa. Day 4 : We take the wilderness trail to Setatchwe pan. The area does not boast a lot of game, but is nonetheless interesting. We stop for lunch along the route and set up camp on arrival at the pan. Sundowners on the dunes overlooking the pan in this remote area. We camp at Setatchwe Pan. Day 5 : After breakfast we pick up and start our journey for approximately 150kms on the cut line to Mabuasehube Game Reserve. Lunch stop en route. A short afternoon game drive to Mpaathutlwa pan, passing the Game Scouts Camp, where water can be collected and formalities dealt with after which we take a game drive around the pan. The Mabuasehube Game Scouts usually have a good idea where the majority of game can be found. Overnight Mabuasehube Game Reserve. Day 6 : Early morning game drive takes us pass Khiding and Mpaathutlwa pan, back to Mabuasehube pan in time for brunch. A late afternoon game drive around Mabuasehube pan, or if there is little game in the areas we visit adjoining pans in search of Kalahari game. Overnight Mabuasehube Game Reserve. Day 7 : A morning game drive passes the myriad of pans (the Monomodi Pans) to the east of Mabuasehube pan, arriving back in camp for brunch. Afternoon game drive to Leshoalogo Pan. Sundowners around the campfire before dinner. Overnight Mabuasehube Game Reserve. Day 8 : Leave Mabuasehube driving passed Bosobogolo pans, arriving late morning at Tsabong where we fill up with petrol and head for the border. Lunch will be in South African en route to Hotazel. At about 16h00 an 80-minute charter flight will take you to Johannesburg International Airport.  

13 Day Zambia True Wilderness Safari Day 1 : Arrive Livingstone own arrangements. We will arrange airport transfer to the Zambezi Sun. Day at leisure exploring the falls and maybe a sunset cruise. Overnight Zambezi Sun B/B only. Day 2 and 3 : Meet with Penduka representatives at 08h00 at the hotel. We depart on the long road to the town of Monze (380km). Refuel and head North-West on a bad road to Lochnivar Game Reserve (70km). Picnic lunch en route. Lochnivar is a small reserve on the Kafue floodplains known for its herds of Kafue Lechwe. Approximately 80 000 roam the plains. Big herds of Buffalo, Zebra and Wildebeest can also be seen. This is also a place where the shy Oribi is frequently spotted. An incredible amount and variety of birds live in this area along the plains and lagoon. We set up camp in the later afternoon and enjoy our first evening under the Zambian sky. We spend the next day with game drives and a walk out on the plains - exploring the fascinating wildlife of this area. In the afternoon we drive to the Gwisho hot springs - well known for beautiful sunsets overlooking massive plains. Overnight Lochnivar National Park. Day 4 : After breakfast we break down camp, leave Lochinvar and drive to Mumbwa along river tributaries of the Kafue river. Once in Mumba we buy some supplies from the local market and enjoy a drink at a local bar - time permitting. Traveling westwards towards Southern Kafue National Park we soon traverse beautiful forests with an abundance of unique bird life. In the afternoon we travel over massive flood planes with giant Borasses Palm islands. We set up camp overlooking the lake. Overnight Ithezi Thezi. Day 5 : We visit the Nanzila plains where a good variety of game does occur. This area is good for seeing Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Hippo, Roan, Sable, Eland, Liechtenstein Hartebeest, Defassa Waterbuck and Sharp's Grysbok. Ithezi Thezi. Day 6 and 7 : Today we travel 120km up North to arrive at Chunga Camp in the afternoon. We set up camp on the banks of the impressive Kafue River. The next morning we do a game walk along the river. Time at leisure during the heat of the day. In the afternoon we go on a game drive to arrive back in camp just after sunset. Enjoy the last evening at Chunga camp around the campfire. Day 8 : Today we travel north almost hugging the Kafue river until we reach our campsite on the confluence of the mighty Lufupa and the Kafue river. Overnight Lufupa. Day 9,10 and 11 : We spend three days at Lufupa. During the day we do game drives. Large herds of hippo are resident here. One day we do a full day trip to Busanga plains. The plains hold large concentrations of game and chances are good to encounter lion. A night drive and motorboat cruise are activities that add a new dimension to game viewing. Day 12 : We break down camp and travel 410 km to arrive at our campsite on the outskirts of Lusaka in the afternoon. Overnight Lusaka. Day 13 : Transfer arranged to the airport at Lusaka for your outbound flight (own arrangements) or drive back to Livingstone with the Penduka Crew. Early afternoon arrival in Livingstone.  

16 Day Namibian Safari - to include Etosha National Park, Eppa Falls, a visit to theOvahimba, Damaraland, the west Coast & Sossusvlei This safari starts and ends in Windhoek. Day 1 : PENDUKA meet group at Windhoek International Airport or at a guesthouse in Windhoek and we commence our safari to drive north to Okahandja. We take the route towards Otjiwarongo. Our first campsite will be set up at the Waterberg National Park. Enjoy a sun downer around the campfire before dinner. Overnight Waterberg. Day 2 : Our route continues north through Otjiwarongo, Otavi and Tsumeb to arrive at the eastern gate into Etosha National Park. We reach our campsite at Namutoni with its historic fort, and catch the first glimpse of the vast Etosha Pan stretching out to the horizon. Enjoy sundowners before dinner. Overnight Namutoni campsite. Day 3 and 4 : Leaving Namutoni after an early breakfast we take a daylong game drive to observe spectacular wildlife activity around waterholes where game concentrates during the dry season. Lunch stop en route. We travel along the edge of the Etosha Pan and along famous and varied game routes before reaching Okaukuejo campsite. The waterhole at Okaukuejo is floodlit at night and spectacular sightings are almost guaranteed. Lions, elephants and black rhino come to quench their thirst almost every night. Camp two nights at Okaukuejo. Day 5 : We leave the Etosha National Park along densely populated game routes to reach the exit gate at Otjavasondu in the extreme west of the park. Camp in the wilderness. Day 6 and 7 : An early breakfast and we depart on a day's drive north through Koakoland. Our route takes us far north via Opuwo to the breathtaking Epupa Falls on the Kunene River. Set up camp for two nights at the falls. We visit Himba villages to observe the lifestyle of this friendly, once nomad people. Overnight Epupa Falls campsite for two nights. Day 8 : We leave the falls and we travel south through the heart of Koakoland. There may be a chance to swim at the Ongongo Falls. Overnight wilderness camp near Sesfontein. Day 9 : An early start in search of desert elephants, which are occasionally seen in this region. Back to camp for brunch, before our journey takes us further south via Palmwag into the changing landscape of Damaraland to reach the Huab River. Find a good place to set up our wilderness camp. Overnight wilderness campsite in the Huab River. Day 10 : Spend the morning exploring one of the largest collections of rock engravings discovered as yet, at Twyfelfontein and visit Burnt Mountain as well as other places of interest in the area. In the afternoon a drive along the Aba-Huab River bed in search of desert elephant and rhino. Return to camp to relax in our wilderness campsite. Overnight wilderness camp in the Huab River. Day 11 : Leave the Twyfelfontein area to continue our journey through the vast Pro Namib to reach the Ugab River near Brandberg West. An area where we hope to see the desert elephant and where we can photograph the oldest of desert plant life, the Welwitchia Mirabili. Overnight Ugab Camp Day 12 : After an early breakfast we pack and leave Ugab camp to continue our journey towards the coast. We visit the historical site of Cape Cross, home to some 80,000 seals and drive south viewing some of the largest lichenfields worldwide. Reach the quaint and historic town of Swakopmund. Time to relax, rest and shower. Overnight Swakopmund. Day 13 : An early start to this day, to make the most of the various options available in the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. We drive to Walvis Bay to see the bird life, flamingos and pelicans in the harbour. An optional boat cruise into Walvis Bay Harbour gives you a chance to see the Cape fur seals and Bottle nose or Heavy side dolphins. In the afternoon you can visit the Museum, rug making industry and other places of interest in Swakopmund or we can drive up the spectacular Swakop River. Overnight in Swakopmund. Day 14 : Leave the coast to drive through the Namib Naukluft Park and observe the rich diversity of desert adapted fauna and flora, including the welwitchia plant. Stop for lunch en route. Passing through Solitaire we reach Sesriem campsite situated on the edge of the Namib Naukluft Park. Time to relax, rest and shower. Campfire dinner. Overnight at campsite at Sesriem. Day 15 : Early morning visit to some of the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. Visit the Sesriem canyon in the afternoon. Farewell dinner. Overnight Sesriem campsite. Day 16 : Depart as early as possible for Windhoek and ascend the Spreetshoogte Pass leaving the low-lying Namibian plains behind. We reach Windhoek International Airport in time for late afternoon outbound flights. (Alternatively overnight in Windhoek guesthouse to connect with outbound flight the following day).  

22 Day Combined Namibian & Botswana Safari This safari starts in Windhoek and ends in Victoria Falls Day 1 : PENDUKA meet group at Windhoek international Airport or at a guesthouse in Windhoek and we commence on safari to drive westwards descending the Spreetshoogte Pass to Solitaire. Breathtaking views deep into the lower lying Namibian plains. We arrive at Sesriem camp situated on the edge of the Namib Naukluft Park. Overnight at Sesriem Campsite. Day 2 : Early morning visit to some of the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. Visit the Sesriem canyon in the afternoon. Overnight Sesriem. Day 3 : Drive through the Namib Naukluft Park and observe the rich diversity of desert adapted fauna and flora, including the Welwitschia plant. Reach the quaint town of Swakopmund. Camp is set up near Swakopmund. Time to relax. Campfire dinner. Overnight in Swakopmund. Day 4 : An early start to this day to make the most of the various options available in the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. In the morning we drive to Walvis Bay to see the bird life, flamingos and pelicans in the Harbour. An optional boat cruise gives you the chance to see the Cape fur seals, Bottlenose and Heavy side dolphins. In the afternoon a visit to the Swakopmund Museum, rug making industry and other places o interest, or a drive up the spectacular Swakop River. Overnight in Swakopmund. Day 5 : We drive north through some of the largest lichenfields worldwide. In the late afternoon we reach Aba-Huab River where desert elephants can occasionally be seen. A little further on the Huab River we look for a nice spot to set up our wilderness camp. Overnight Huab River campsite. Day 6 : Spend the morning exploring one of the largest collections of rock engravings discovered as yet, at Twyfelfontein and visit Burnt Mountain. In the afternoon a drive along the Aba-Huab River bed in search of desert elephant and rhino. Overnight Huab River campsite. Day 7 : We travel via Khorixas and Outjo to enter the Etosha National Park at Anderson Gate. An afternoon game drive into the Etosha Park before returning to Okaukuejo. The waterhole at Okaukuejo is floodlit at night and spectacular wildlife is almost guaranteed. Lions, elephants and black rhino come to quench their thirst almost every night. Camp at Okaukuejo. Day 8 : Today we observe the spectacular wildlife activity around the waterholes where game concentrates during the dry season. Lunch en route. Our daylong game drive takes us around the edge of the Etosha Pan to Namutoni, and along famous game routes in the Etosha Park. Overnight Namutoni campsite. Day 9 : Leaving the Etosha National Park we travel via Grootfontein to Rundu on the Kavango River. Overnight Nxwasi campsite. Day 10 : We reach the Caprivi and cross the border into Botswana and travel through the village of Shakawe to arrive at Drotsky's campsite situated on the banks of the Okavango River. Overnight Shakawe campsite. Day 11 : A morning motor boat excursion on the Okavango River which is at its widest in this area. An abundance of bird life nest in the high papyrus fringing the river's edge and we look out for the shy Sitatunga antelope that live here, and feed off the papyrus. A walk down to the river from the campsite offers opportunity for bird watching. Overnight Shakawe campsite. Day 12 : Early departure to drive down the west side of the Okavango Delta to arrive in Maun, Gateway to the Okavango. We arrive at our camp, unpack and relax. In the afternoon an optional game flight offers you an aerial view of the Okavango Delta. Time for a welcome drink around the campfire, before dinner is served. Overnight PENDUKA's Maun Camp. Day 13 : We make an early start and drive through traditional villages before entering the South Gate into Moremi Wildlife Reserve. We should see game en route to this reserve. Our game drive takes us on a scenic road through Moremi to Xakanaxa lagoons. Shown to tents. Time to shower before dinner served in dining tent. Camp near Xakanaxa in exclusive wilderness area. Day 14 : Early morning coffee or tea, and we set off on a full morning's game drive to return to camp at about 11h00 for a delicious brunch. Time now to shower, rest and relax in camp. After tea we set off on our afternoon game drive through Moremi with its wilderness of rivers and lagoons. Return to camp and relax around the campfire. Dinner served in dining tent. Camp near Xakanaxa in exclusive wilderness area. Day 15 : Having had breakfast we leave Xakanaxa and continue on an interesting riverine route through Moremi to arrive and set up camp within sight of Kwai River at Moremi's North Gate. Camp near Kwai River in exclusive wilderness area. Day 16 : An early morning game drive to have one last look at the Kwai, before returning to our camp for breakfast. We leave Moremi and our route takes us on an interesting day's drive northwards to Savuti. We stop en route for lunch. A game drive past the grassy plains of the Mababe Depression takes to our campsite. Overnight Savuti in exclusive wilderness area. Day 17 : Savuti is one of Africa's most densely populated predator areas, and well Known for its bull elephants. The Savuti waterhole offers an ever-changing spectacle of birds and wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives with leisure time to relax during the heat of the day. Overnight Savuti in exclusive wilderness area. Day 18 : Leaving the plains of the Savuti Marsh we follow the Ngwezumba Valley driving through Mopane forests. Lunch en route. We arrive at the remote pan of Nogaatsha, on which a variety of wildlife depends. Camp within sight of this waterhole. Overnight in the area of Nogaatsha. Day 19 : After breakfast we leave for the Chobe River and we should see the breeding herds of elephant and large herds of buffalo for which this park is famous. In the afternoon a boating excursion on the Chobe River offers a new dimension to game viewing. Camp along Chobe floodplains in exclusive wilderness area. Day 20 : After a leisurely breakfast, we pack up and cross the border at Kazangula. An hour's drives takes us to view the majestic Victoria Falls after which we travel to our lodge for a late lunch. Move into rooms and relax or perhaps indulge in a siesta. Later we can take one of the walking trails in and around the lodge or down to the gorge. Sundowners at the lodge's bar before a delicious dinner. Overnight in lodge accommodation on full board basis. Day 21 : You will have opportunity to enjoy a number of optional excursions after breakfast. - A full day or half day's exhilarating white water rafting on the gorges below the falls. - A full day or a half-day's canoeing and walking trails on the upper Zambezi. - Afternoon cruise on the Zambezi River - A visit to a traditional village - Micro lighting or a helicopter flight over the Zambezi Clients preferring to explore the Falls again can do so at leisure. We return to our lodge in the late afternoon and gather for the final farewell dinner of our safari. Overnight in lodge accommodation on full board basis. Day 22 : After breakfast prepare for our transfer to Victoria falls Airport. Transfer will be arranged by your lodge, therefore kindly inform the staff of your departure times. A reminder that US$20 departure tax is required when leaving Zimbabwe.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Zulu Safari Lodging Adults Only

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Kilimanjaro Suite at the Zulu Lodge

Pets Prohibited

Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ only | 2 guests | No pets

  • The Kilimanjaro suite offers a luscious, exotic palette of color throughout. Delicately carved African masks adorn the cabin as well as the art of Lisa and D. Arthur Wilson. The large, rustic entertainment unit is home to familiar games and books as well as Scott Smith’s charming photos of some of the residents at TCWR! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.
  • This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18-years old.
  • The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.

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Congo Suite at the Zulu Lodge

  • The Congo Suite offers a beautiful reminder of Africa. The color scheme is tan with pops of color in the art that D. Wilson and Lisa Wilson placed throughout. With the rolling hills of Ozarks surrounding the Congo, you will get the full “Africa in the Ozarks” experience! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.

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Okavango Suite at the Zulu Lodge

Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Ramp-Accessible (not ADA)

  • The Okavango suite is artistically styled with a beautiful blue hue and aluminum colors providing you with a feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation. Meerkats are waiting to greet you in D. Arthur Wilson’s “No Meer Family” giclee print. The spacious bathroom offers a shower large enough for two people. A shower seat is available if needed. Also available if needed are the toilet safety frame and rails in the shower. Both decks are charming with the back deck boasting lovely views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunsets.

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Serengeti Suite at the Zulu Lodge

Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Sunset motifs

  • The Serengeti suite is designed in a purple and red combination delivering the colors of our breathtaking Ozark sunsets. This suite’s artwork by D. Arthur and Lisa Wilson might have you believe you are actually in Africa! The presentation of Lisa’s Mixed Media original art, Passion 2 and Passion 4, hangs over the Queen size bed. The Serengeti suite has many giclee prints like along with a beautiful male lion print over the love seat. Wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes fill this room along with fantastic photographs taken by Scott Smith, our TCWR resident photographer. The private deck of this suite boasts both views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.

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Kalahari Suite at the Zulu Lodge

  • The Kalahari suite is a cozy escape with an exotic theme of bamboo and jewel tones throughout. The artistic bamboo headboard above the Queen bed is complemented by original abstract art from Lisa Wilson and D. Arthur Wilson’s Wild Expressionism limited editions. As you relax on either the front or back decks, the gentle caroling of the big cats is music to your ears!
  • This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18 and is open from March until November.

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10 cuter-than-cute animals from Primorsky Safari Park

What’s that you’ve brought me? A raccoon at Primorsky Safari Park in the village of Shkotovo.

What’s that you’ve brought me? A raccoon at Primorsky Safari Park in the village of Shkotovo.

For many years now, the most popular place for a family holiday in the Primorsky Territory has been the safari park near the village of Shkotovo (4,000 miles east of Moscow, 55 miles from Vladivostok). The famous nature reserve celebrated its tenth anniversary on Feb. 7.

They don't call me Pavarotti for nothing. A Far Eastern wildcat at Primorsky Safari Park / Yuri Smityuk/TASS

Primorsky Safari Park is an enclosure inside the Ussuri taiga forest. Visitors can observe the wild inhabitants without fences or screens in conditions as natural as can be. Injured animals are nursed back to health by staff. The park has a high turnover rate: once fully recuperated, animals are released back into the wild, and their place is taken by others.

Feeling tigerish? Timur the goat at Primorsky Safari Park / Yuri Smityuk/TASS

The park became famous for two local “residents”: Amur the tiger and Timur the goat. The story of their unusual friendship began in November 2015, when the cloven-hoofed one had a “dinner date” with the predator. However, Timur didn’t take kindly to being on the menu and managed to keep Amur at hoof’s length, after which they began spending time together. In late January 2016 the friends had a slight altercation, resulting in Timur being mauled for his shameless behavior. After rehabilitation, Timur was resettled. In March 2016 he received a mail-order bride all the way from Moscow — a nanny goat by the name of Merkel (no relation of the German chancellor, we presume). On January 25 Timur became the happy father of a kid, quite literally.

Morning exercise. An Amur tigress named Ussuri at Primorye Safari Park / Yuri Smityuk/TASS

The young tigress Ussuri, born June 3, 2014, at the Moscow Zoo nursery, was brought to Primorsky Safari Park on October 17, 2015, as a partner for Amur. On September 18, 2016, she gave birth to a cub called Shere Khan.

Owls get insomnia, too. The Primorsky Safari Park aviary  / Yuri Smityuk/TASS

The park is home to 15 species of birds of prey: hawks, owls, black kites, tawny owls, eagle owls, to name a few. A guided tour with a professional ornithologist gets you closer to the action. Some birds will even perch on your arm.

When’s breakfast? Alisa the fox at Primorsky Safari Park  / Yuri Smityuk/TASS

The safari park also houses foxes, badgers, minks, wolves and Amur leopards. The different species get along well.

Touch wood! A deer at Primorsky Safari Park  / Yuri Smityuk/TASS

The ungulates have an enclosed forest area of around five hectares all to themselves. Three parks in total: one winter, two summer. The animals move from park to park to give the plants time to grow. Five species of wild ungulates from the Primorsky Territory are free to roam this area, along with waterfowl and tame rabbits.

Can you really see me? A musk deer at Primorsky Safari Park / Yuri Smityuk/TASS

The park for ungulates now contains Manchurian wapiti, sika deer, roe deer and wild boars. The tame animals are quite happy to approach people. It’s even possible to hand-feed and stroke them, and have your picture taken together.

The dholes await their Mowgli. Primorsky Safari Park  / Yuri Smityuk/TASS

Dholes, or red wolves, are the rarest of animals. Once native to the Primorsky Territory, now they have all but disappeared. The last sighting of this rare species in the Primorsky Territory was back in 1973. In his Mowgli stories, Kipling described the dholes as an all-destroying, fearsome avalanche attacking the jungle. Dholes do indeed live in packs, but not as large as the fictional ones. Primorsky Safari Park currently counts three dholes in residence.

Home alone. A Far-Eastern leopard by the name of Velikoros at Primorsky Safari Park in the village of Shkotovo / Yuri Smityuk/TASS

Along the perimeter of the leopard enclosure runs a six-meter high bridge offering views of leopards in their natural habitat — with no wire fencing in front of the eyes. It is currently home to one leopard, who will soon be joined by a female of the species.

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