Wonders of the Okavango

12 Nights Escorted by: Author, Tony Park Departs: 03 September 2010

Join Tony Park as he takes you on this exciting safari through Southern Africa. Visit places from his previous books as well as a few places from his new novel due out in August 2010.

Share his passion as one of Australia's most famous authors shows you "his" Africa. Discover the majestic Victoria Falls, the secrets of the Okavango Delta and the roar of the mighty Zambezi River.

Enjoy game viewing of a different kind on the Chobe River - all the while being enthralled by Tony Park and his adventures on the continent. This is a journey for those travellers wishing to learn how stories are developed and plots hatched - a must for all Tony Park fans!

Itinerary

Friday, 03 September
Depart Sydney on South African Airways flight to Johannesburg. This afternoon you will arrive into O.R. Tambo International Airport , after clearing immigration and customs formalities, you will be met as you exit the Customs Hall by a Representative and transferred to the D’Oreale Grande Hotel for your overnight accommodation in classic room accommodation including breakfast.

Saturday, 04 September
This morning after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. On arrival, you will be met and transferred by road to the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for your two night stay.

Sunday, 05 September
Today, your day will be at your own leisure from the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Monday, 06 September
This morning after breakfast, you will depart from Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for your road transfer across the Zimbabwe/Botswana border to Chobe National Park.

Tuesday, 07 September
Today you will enjoy scheduled game activities from the lodge.

Wednesday, 08 September
This morning after breakfast, you will transfer by road to Kasane and board the luxurious Zambezi Queen House Boat for a two night stay including all meals, local beverages and activities.

Thursday, 09 September
A full day to enjoy the activities available from the Zambezi Queen.

Friday, 10 September
A leisurely morning on the boat before transfer back to dry land and onto Kasane Airport in time to check in for your scheduled flight to Xakanaxa.

Saturday 11 and Sunday, 12 September
You will have two full days to enjoy your scheduled activities offered to you by Xakanaxa Camp.

Monday, 13 September
This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Xakanaxa Airstrip, in time for your scheduled flight to Maun. Upon arrival into Maun Airport, you will check in for your onward flight to Johannesburg.

Tuesday, 14 September
This morning after breakfast, you will be met and transferred by road to Kevin Richardson’s property in Hartebeespoort Dam for your visit. Kevin Richardson, zoologist and animal behaviouralist, raises and trains some of the most dangerous animals known to man. To do this he does not use the common methods of breaking the animal's spirit with sticks and chains, instead he uses love, understanding and trust.

Wednesday, 15 September
Day at leisure. You will be transferred by road to O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg in time to check in for your flight to Sydney.

2010 Departure

All prices in Australian Dollars

Full Detailed Itinerary

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