Travelling with Children Fact sheet The discovery of Africa is most often a very profound and personal experience which, when experienced properly, will render memories that will stay with the visitor forever. Over the years we have been able to witness this impact on many of our travellers and the mere fact that they return for more is a testament to that special association. The Ultimate Family Safari is an all-inclusive package, destined to leave a powerful impression and fond memories for any family. Days are spent experiencing and witnessing Botswana at its best, which in itself is quite possibly one of the greatest gifts you can bestow on your children and/or grandchildren. By incorporating the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Savute and the Chobe River, families will visit Botswana s most iconic and spectacular destinations in a trip that will constitute the holiday of a lifetime. We have tailored the activities to ensure the safari experience is fun and educational for every family member. All children are given a Safari Bag containing activity books, check-lists and various surprises to keep them busy during certain times of the day. Other special excursions range from mokoro races (dependent on waterlevels), fishing trips and inter active eco educational talks, while regular safari activities are planned around and adapted to the family s wishes. As seasoned parents will recognise, flexibility is the key to the success of a safari of this nature. Consequently, we highly recommend booking private activities (including guide and vehicle), which allows you to adapt the timings and duration of your outings as you wish. This option is available for a surcharge (based on a perfamily per-departure rate) and is mandatory for families with children under twelve. Our youngest safari guests must have reached six years of age. Children older than twelve can partake in the scheduled lodge activities at no surcharge, but will have to share activities with other guests.
Camp Okavango Camp Okavango is remote and located in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Botswana s magnificent Okavango Delta is a maze of lagoons, lakes and hidden channels which attract wildlife that depend on the permanent waters of this unique wilderness. Camp Okavango has 12 luxury Safari Suites and 1 Family Suite consisting of 2 bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms. This expansive room, which connects through inter-leading doors, is your home for the following two nights as you marvel in the pristine beauty and excitement of experiencing the Okavango Delta at its best. An additional bed can be placed in the family suite to accommodate 2 adults and 3 children. All suites are raised on Siligna platforms with stacking doors on expansive private decks, accommodating just 24 people. Activities: Guided nature walks Mokoro (canoe) Motorised boating trips Exceptional bird watching opportunities Seasonal fishing Interactive bush craft activities Camp Okavango Family suite details Luxurious elevated safari suite with double bedroom and stacking doors on an expansive Silligna platform Each bedroom has its own private deck En-suite bathrooms comprising of a double shower, double vanity and toilet Second bedroom can accommodate 2 children in twin beds, and a third child on a roll out bed Children s area with games and books 24 hour solar generated power Fans in all guest rooms 220V Plug points for charging equipment A range of African bio degradable soaps, conditioning shampoo, hand wash, body lotion with insect repellent and shower caps are supplied in each room A hairdryer is available in each room Tea and coffee making facilities in each room Flashlight available in each room Gowns supplied in each room Umbrella s for the rainy season Small safe for valuables Emergency air horn for emergency situations
Camp Okavango Family room floor plan
Camp Moremi At the point where the life-giving waters of the Okavango Delta meet the vast plains of the Kalahari Desert, Mother Nature has created a sanctuary of Mopane forests, open grasslands, seasonal floodplains and riverine habitats, resulting in one of the most magnificent and welcoming animal environments in all of Africa. Nestled beneath giant ebony trees, Camp Moremi brings true meaning to the word safari in the Xakanaxa area of the Moremi Game Reserve. 11 Luxurious custom style safari tents and 1 Luxury family suite consisting of two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, make up Camp Moremi. Families consisting of 3 children, can be accommodated in the family room with the addition of an extra bed in the suite. The 12 tents are all raised on teak platforms, with Camp Moremi accommodating just 24 people. Activities Game Drives with open safari Land Cruisers Motorised boating trips Exceptional bird watching opportunities Interactive bush craft activities Family room details Luxurious custom safari tents raised on teak platforms with bush views En-suite bathroom comprising of a shower, vanity and toilet, and second bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet Private teak viewing decks off each room Fans in all guest rooms 220V Plug points for charging equipment A range of African bio degradable soaps, conditioning shampoo, hand wash, body lotion with insect repellent and shower caps are supplied in each room A hairdryer is available from the lodge reception Gowns supplied in each room Flashlight available in each room Umbrella s for the rainy season Battery operated reading lights, desk light and bathroom light at night Small safe for valuables Emergency air horn for emergency situations
Camp Moremi Family room floor plan
Savute Safari Lodge Savute Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of Botswana s fabled Stolen River, the Savute Channel. Stretching from the waterways of the Linyanti all the way to the Savute Marsh, the winding waterways of the Savute Channel have pumped life into the western section of the Chobe National Park for many thousands of generations. This fickle and unpredictable channel has a fascinating history of flooding and drying up independently of good rainy seasons and flood levels elsewhere a mystery that has intrigued geologists and researchers for many years. Savute Safari Lodge consists of 11 luxury thatch and timber chalets and 1 family suite raised on expansive private decks, accommodating only 24 guests. The family suite consists of two bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms. Families consisting of 3 children, can be accommodated in the family room with the addition of an extra bed in the suite. Activities Game Drives with open safari Land Cruisers Interactive bush craft activities Family room details Luxury thatch and timber 2 bedroom chalet raised on an expansive private deck Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms each with a shower, vanity and toilet Sliding doors leading off both bedrooms and lounge area, onto an expansive shared deck Fans in all guest rooms 220V Plug points for charging equipment A range of African bio degradable soaps, conditioning shampoo, hand wash, body lotion with insect repellent and shower caps are supplied in each room A hairdryer is available from the lodge reception Tea and coffee making facilities in each room Flashlight available in each room Gowns supplied in each room Umbrella s for the rainy season Battery operated reading lights, desk light and bathroom light at night Small safe for valuables Emergency air horn for emergency situations
Savute Safari Lodge family room
Chobe Game Lodge The only permanent game lodge situated within the famous Chobe National Park, Chobe Game Lodge is Botswana's premier venue for guests looking for a perfect base from which to explore the National Park and the Chobe River. This five-star Lodge has full eco-grading by Botswana Tourism Board. The accommodation at Chobe Game Lodge is comprised of 42 twin/double rooms, four luxury private suites and one family unit. Rooms are all newly expanded and refurbished, river-facing, with spacious decks and airconditioning, as well as a complimentary mini-bar. There are seven inter-leading rooms, ideal for friends and families travelling together. Family room details The family room is river facing and air conditioned Shared en-suite bathroom comprising of a bath, shower, double vanity and toilet Ceiling fans in all guest rooms 220V plug points for charging equipment A range of Eco friendly products from shower gel, shampoo, hand wash, body lotion, shower caps and insect repellent are supplied in each room A hairdryer is supplied in each room Tea and coffee facilities Gowns and slippers supplied in each room Umbrella s for the rainy season Small safe for valuables Telephone in each guest rooms for wake up calls and guest convenience Inter-leading rooms are also available for our families and meet requirements for our families travelling with children Activities Morning and Afternoon Game Drives on 4x4 Land Cruisers and Electric vehicles Mid-morning and Sunset Cruises on safari boats and Electric power boats Extended mid-morning game drives for three or more night stays Interactive eco activities
Chobe Game Lodge family room
Chobe Game Lodge family suite
Seasons Summer: Winter: September April May August Flying Times from Maun: To/from Camp Okavango: 30 minutes To/from Xugana Island Lodge: 15 minutes To/from Camp Moremi and Camp Xakanaxa: 15 minutes To/from Savute Safari Lodge: 35 minutes To/from Leroo La Tau: 55 minutes Flying Times from Kasane: To/from Camp Okavango: 75 minutes To/from Xugana Island Lodge: 65 minutes To/from Camp Moremi and Camp Xakanaxa: 60 minutes To/from Savute Safari Lodge: 40 minutes To/from Leroo La Tau: 85 minutes Daily Activity Schedule May vary slightly from camp to camp Winter (April September) 05h30 - Early morning wakeup call 06h00 - Light continental breakfast is served in the boma 06h30 - Leave for morning activity (approximately 3-4 hours) 11h30 - Brunch is served at the boma 15h00 - Afternoon tea is served at the boma 15h30 - Depart for afternoon activity (approximately 3 hours) 18h30 - Arrive back at lodge 19h30 - Dinner is served at the dining area Summer (October March) 05h00 - Early morning wakeup call 05h30 - Light continental breakfast is served in the boma 06h00 - Leave for morning activity (approximately 3-4 hours) 11h00 - Brunch is served at the boma 15h30 - Afternoon tea is served at the boma 16h00 - Depart for afternoon activity (approximately 3 hours) 19h00 - Arrive back at lodge 20h00 - Dinner is served at the dining area
Inclusions All meals, soft drinks and local brand beverages Scheduled activities National Park entrance fees Charter flights & domestic airport departure taxes Safari Pack for each child Laundry services Medical and Emergency evacuation insurance Exclusions Private activity surcharge (Mandatory for families with children under 12 years old) Chobe Game Lodge Upgrade for Chobe Savanna Lodge nights Meals other than specified Premium brand drinks Gratuities Sightseeing and activities other than specified Visa fees Travel insurance International flights & airport taxes Electricity & Water Camp Okavango operates on 24 hour solar generated power Guest accommodation is equipped with a 220-volt AC plug which is suitable for hairdryers and the recharging of camera and video batteries Requirements for Minors Travelling through all Botswana ports of entry Effective from 1st October 2016 minors travelling through the country s borders will be required to produce certified copies Of unabridged birth certificates in addition to their valid passports. In the event that one parent is not travelling with the Child, the other parent s affidavit consenting to such travel should be availed. However an affidavit will not be required if the father s name does not appear on the child s birth certificate. Pricing / Child Policy Green Season: Shoulder Season: High Season: December to March April to June and November July to October Children over the age of 6 years are welcome. Families with children aged 6-11 will be required to book private activities at an additional cost Should a family consist of three or more children, the request will be subject to the age of the child and the availability at the time of the enquiry
Evacuation Policy Emergency medical evacuation cover included Guests who are highly allergic to bee stings and/or insect bites, who have been advised by their medical practitioners to use an epinephrine autoinjector or epipen, should always ensure that they are carrying their own device with them when they travel. Due to individual dosages required by people requiring extreme treatment, and the risk of over or under dosage, Epinephrine autoinjectors are not stocked or provided within our camps/lodges firs aid equipment Drinks Policy All local branded drinks are included in the nightly rate Laundry Policy Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly rate Extras Payment Curios and tips/gratuities can be billed to the room number and settled on check out. Payment can be made by cash (ZAR, US$, British Sterling, Euro and Pula) or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard Gratuity Tipping at own discretion. Our suggested guideline is US$ 10.00 per person per day for General Camp Staff which goes into a central tipping box and US$ 10.00 per person per day to the Guide Reservations office: Telephone: (+27) 11394 3873 Fax: (+27) 11394 2112 Email: info@desertdelta.com Marketing Office: Private Bag 310, Maun, Botswana Telephone: (+267) 6861559 Fax: (+267) 6860037 E-mail marketing@desertdelta.com www.desertdelta.com To view the video of Camp Okavango https://vimeo.com/desertanddelta To view the video of Desert & Delta Safaris https://vimeo.com/desertanddelta