So you have always wanted to Journey Back in Time Africa Days 7-10 Zarafa Camp, Selinda Reserve Days 5-7 botswana Days 2-5 Days 1-2 Mpala Jena Camp, Zambezi National Park Zimbabwe Rovos Rail, Pretoria Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg South Africa SUGGESTED ITINERARY OVERVIEW Accommodation Destination Nights Basis Room Type Saxon Hotel, Villa & Spa Johannesburg, South Africa 1 BB Villa Luxury Suite Rovos Rail Train South Africa to Zimbabwe 3 FB Deluxe Suite Mpala Jena Camp Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe 2 FB Luxury Tent Zarafa Camp Selinda Reserve, Botswana 3 FB Luxury Tent
DAYS 1-2 Saxon Hotel, Villa & Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa 1 night at the Saxon Hotel, Villa & Spa in a villa luxury suite on a bed and breakfast basis. The Saxon has a story to tell. Originally a private home and host to many honoured guests, the art within the home portrays lives lived with guests and friends spending time together. Elegant. Luxurious. Unforgettable. Merging the finest culinary experiences, the ultimate in luxurious accommodation and the award-winning Spa, the Saxon will take you on an unforgettable journey. This is truly the place you can call home. Let the Saxon treat you to personalised, discreet service and unparalleled South African hospitality. The Saxon is a quiet retreat from the outside world that offers panoramic views over the indigenous gardens towards the city skyline beyond. Each of our rooms is fully equipped with a business area comprising complimentary use of a laptop with a secured wireless Internet connection as well as an ipod docking station, HD LCD screen television, full Digital Satellite bouquet and Blu-ray DVD player, together with state of-the-art surround-sound music system, including all radio stations, full gaming interface and digital movie library. The hotel also offers a Fitness Centre with fully equipped Kinesis equipment which is available 24-hours a day, change rooms, and personal trainer on request. Award-winning Spa with extensive Hydro facilities and innovative Signature Treatments.
DAYS 2-5 Rovos Rail, Journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls 3 nights on Rovos Rail in a deluxe suite on a full board basis. This three-night adventure begins with the train s departure from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. It then winds its way north through Warmbaths, so named for its mineral waters, and Nylstroom, christened by the Voortrekkers as the source of the Nile River as the town s river happened to be north flowing. The train then passes the edge of the escarpment and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the border with Zimbabwe. After formalities at Beitbridge the next morning, the train travels on the BBR line to Bulawayo, second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country. The following day sees the train travelling along one of the world s longest stretches of straight railway line 114 kilometres before traversing Hwange National Park, a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary where animals can be spotted from the train and a game drive excursion is enjoyed. After a service stop at Thompsons Junction, the sojourn ends at the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. The surrounding areas offer travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, white-water rafting as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris.
DAY 5 7 Mpala Jena Camp, Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe 2 nights at Mpala Jena Camp in a luxury tent on a full board basis. An intimate, traditional space where hearts and spirits find inspiration in a history, rich with extraordinary wildlife stories and views along the evocative Zambezi River. Mpala Jena Camp is an exclusive canvas tented camp, located on a private concession within the Zambezi National Park, just outside Victoria Falls. Its four guest tents are positioned under the dappled shade of a mixture of indigenous trees. Each is under beige, flowing canvas, with canopy ceilings and open (yet netted) views of the river frontage, with Moroccan style influences throughout the décor. A lounge area with a desk, and en-suite bathroom facilities which include and impressive bathtub, indoor shower, separate loo and double basins await. Decking in front of the tent leads to a private plunge pool with views of the calming and peaceful lowing waters of the Zambezi River. The camp is named after the natural spring-line which runs through the centre of the concession, and also means White Impala, following regular sightings of a ghost-like albino impala in the late 1970 s. Healthy and everincreasing population of wildlife species abound, with higher concentrations of buffalo and elephant during the months of June through to October. The area is good for bird watching throughout the year, with a higher diversity during November through to April. This is the most environmentally and innovative camp within Zimbabwe s Zambezi National Park. The property is conveniently located 16 kilometres inside the Zambezi National Park which make easy access to Victoria Falls town and the wide range of activities there, but far enough from the hustle and bustle that guests can relax and enjoy the incredible setting and wild habitat of the Zambezi National Park.
DAY 7-10 Zafara Camp, Selinda Reserve, Botswana 2 nights at Zarafa Camp in a luxury tent on a full board basis. Zarafa Camp is an intimate, four room exquisite tented camp located on the 320,000 acre Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, an area linking the Okavango Delta and the Chobe/Savute corridors. Its villa, the Dhow Suites, consist of two tents and private main area and operates entirely independently of main camp. Few camps rival the location of this little gem, Botswana s first and only Relais & Chateaux property. Overlooking the crystal waters Zibadianja Lagoon, the source of the famous Savute Channel, every area of camp has a magnificent view. The lagoon is also the water source for a tremendous population of wildlife dry season sightings boast buffalo and elephant by the hundreds. Zarafa Camp and Dhow Suites are the brainchild of the founders of Great Plains Conservation, who pooled their collective experience on safari to create what they deemed to be the best and most environmentally innovative camp. As a consequence, Zarafa may in fact be the greenest luxury safari camp on the continent. Only recycled hardwoods and canvas were used in the construction and all the camp s electricity comes from its solar farm while a bio-gas system recycles vegetable waste into usable cooking gas. The Zarafa Camp guest tents, 1000 sq. ft in size are under beige, flowing canvas, with canopy ceilings and completely open (yet netted) sides. Entering through the heavy wood Lamu door transports guests to a lavish space of deep reds, browns, brass and copper, evoking richness and beauty. Each tent has a full lounge and a gas fireplace. The large bedroom is connected to an open layout bathroom with impressive copper claw foot bath, indoor shower, separate loo and double basins. Decking around the tent leads to the private plunge pool and outdoor shower, all with views of pristine Botswana wilderness. Under an impressive canopy of African ebony trees, the camp has a sizable main lounge, with adjacent library and dining area. Zarafa has succeeded in successfully in retaining a clearly African feel, while balancing that delicate relationship between personal and informal and romance and adventure. With a maximum of just eight guests, Zarafa Camp offers complete flexibility. While drives do focus on the most comfortable and productive times of day, early morning and late afternoon, full day drives, walks and boating (water level dependent) are great ways to fill the day at Zarafa.
2019 Recommended SELLING Rates Saxon Hotel, Rovos Rail, Mpala Jena Camp & Zarafa Camp US $ Per Person Sharing 11 January 31 March 2019 $ 10 900 1 April 14 June 2019 $ 13 850 15 June 30 September 2019 $ 16 560 1 October 31 October 2019 $ 16 790 1 November 19 December 2019 $ 12 720 20 December 31 December 2019 $ 14 470 The pricing above is intended to serve as a guide. Pricing may vary based on changes or customizations made to the itinerary. Pricing assumes 2 guests sharing a room. The rates include: Rovos Rail All meals, all alcoholic and other beverages (excluding French Champagne), 24-hour full room service and bar facilities, limited laundry service, excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable); entrance fees to places of interest. Mpala Jena Camp Fully inclusive of accommodation, wildlife viewing activities, meals, daily laundry, Shared road transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport to Camp which may be a combination of road and boat transfer or purely road transfers and road transfer from Camp to Kasane, one return road transfer to Victoria Falls town, one entrance ticket to see the Victoria Falls per guest s stay on a self guided basis, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding premium brand spirits and champagne), mandatory nightly conservation levy and park fees. Zarafa Camp Fully inclusive of accommodation, scheduled wildlife activities, meals, daily laundry, return airstrip road transfers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding premium brand spirits and champagne), mandatory nightly conservation levy and scheduled flights within Botswana on GPC Executive Caravan starting in Kasane and ending in Maun. Great Plains Conservation reserves the right to review published rates in the event of currency exchange rate fluctuation or increases in costs or taxes, which are beyond our control. EXTENDING YOUR STAY WITH US Great Plains Conservation has a variety of authentic camps and mobile experiences in Kenya and Botswana. We would be happy to facilitate and plan any extended stay you might require in Southern and East Africa. Botswana Duba Explorers Camp Selinda Camp Selinda Explorers Camp Selinda Adventure Trail KENYA Ol Donyo Lodge Mara Expedition Camp Mara Plains Camp T: +27 87 354 6591 E: reservations@greatplainsconservation.com WWW.GREATPLAINSCONSERVATION.COM 3 September 2018