&Beyond: Melissa's Travel Blog


The ultimate Botswana, Caprivi and Victoria Falls itinerary

your itinerary at a glance…

31 May 2010

Meet and Greet at O.R. Tambo International Airport

31 May 2010

Transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport to D’oreale

Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace

31 May 2010

1 night at D’oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace Classic

Standard Room BB

01 June 2010

Transfer from D’oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace to

O.R. Tambo International Airport

01 June 2010

Transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to &Beyond Matetsi

Water Lodge

01 June 2010

2 nights at &Beyond Matetsi Water Lodge Suite FI

03 June 2010

Transfer from &Beyond Matetsi Water Lodge to Victoria

Falls town

03 June 2010

Tour of the Falls private excursion Entrance Fee EXCLUDED

03 June 2010

Microlight Flight 30 Minute (Zambia)

03 June 2010

Transfer from Victoria Falls town to Kasane Immigration

03 June 2010

Transfer from Kasane Immigration to Ntwala Island Lodge

03 June 2010

2 nights at Ntwala Island Lodge Luxury Suite FI

05 June 2010

Transfer from Ntwala Island Lodge to Kasane Immigration

05 June 2010

Transfer from Kasane Immigration to Kasane Airport

05 June 2010

Meet and Greet at Kasane Airport

05 June 2010

Flight from Kasane Airport to Savute airstrip

05 June 2010

1 night at &Beyond Savute Under Canvas – Free Night

06 June 2010

2 nights at &Beyond Savute Under Canvas Tent FI

05 June 2010

&Beyond Savute Under Canvas Park Fee

08 June 2010

Flight from Savute airstrip to Chitabe airstrip

08 June 2010

2 nights at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge Cottage FI

10 June 2010

1 night at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge – Free Night

11 June 2010

Flight from Chitabe airstrip to Xudum airstrip

11 June 2010

3 nights at &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp Tent FI

14 June 2010

Flight from Xudum airstrip to Maun Airport

your itinerary in detail…

31 May 2010

QF63 arriving at 16h10

Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be welcomed by a member of our &Beyond team and handed your Personal Travel Journal. You will be transferred to D’oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace.

Enjoy 1 night at D’oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace in a standard classic room with ensuite bathroom . Your stay includes breakfast.

Situated in the Caesars Gauteng complex, the D’oreale Grande Hotel offers you a unique experience with luxurious accommodation and relaxation facilities, a magnificent casino, the finest in dining and entertainment, a unique retail concourse, and impeccable service.

01 June 2010

You will be collected at D’oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace and driven to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your BA6285 flight departing at 11h25 to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival at 13h10 at Victoria Falls International Airport you will be collected and driven to &Beyond Matetsi Water Lodge.

Unwind for 2 nights at &Beyond Matetsi Water Lodge in a suite with ensuite bathroom with bath, indoor and outdoor showers and a private plunge pool. Your stay includes three meals daily, scheduled game viewing activities, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives and laundry.

&Beyond Matetsi at a glance…

  • 3 intimate camps of just 6 suites each (air conditioned)
  • Private plunge pools
  • Well-stocked Safari Shop
  • Twice-daily game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles, guided nature walks, spotlit night drives, riverboat cruises and guided canoe excursions

Recognition and Awards

  • 2006 – Awarded Zimbabwe Tourism Authority’s Silver Jubilee Tourism Merit Award for outstanding contribution to tourism from 1980 to 2005
  • 2005 – The World Travel Awards named Matetsi Zimbabwe’s Leading Safari Lodge

03 June 2010

You will be transferred to Victoria Falls town for your private guided tour of the Falls. After the tour you will depart for a micro light flight. Afterwards you will be collected and driven to Kasane Immigration. From here you will be transferred by boat to Ntwala Island Lodge.

Unwind at Ntwala Island Lodge for 2 nights in a luxury suite with ensuite bathroom with bath, indoor and outdoor shower and a private plunge pool. Your stay includes three meals, teas and coffees, soft drinks, local beers and house wines during meals and activities, laundry, guided activities and a boat transfer to and from Kasane Immigration.

05 June 2010

You will be transferred by boat to Kasane Immigration. Upon arrival you will be collected and driven to Kasane Airport for your light aircraft transfer with Safari Air to Savute airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be collected and driven to &Beyond Savute Under Canvas.

Experience 3 nights at &Beyond Savute Under Canvas in a comfortable and spacious mobile tent with ensuite bathroom, with an al fresco bucket shower only. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, refreshments on game drives and emergency medical evacuation insurance.

&Beyond Savute Under Canvas at a glance…

  • 6 ensuite safari tents
  • Hot bucket outdoor showers
  • Hosted by expert &Beyond guides
  • Twice-daily game drives in semi-open 4×4 safari vehicles
  • Available on a nightly basis

08 June 2010

You will be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft transfer with Safari Air to Chitabe airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be collected and driven to &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge.

Relax for 3 nights at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in an African-inspired cottage with ensuite bathroom with outdoor shower only. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, national park entrance fees, refreshments on game drives and laundry.

&Beyond Sandibe at a glance…

  • 8 thatched cottages (overhead fans)
  • Swimming pool and well-stocked Safari Shop
  • Twice-daily game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles, guided nature walks, Delta cruises and mokoro excursions
  • Exclusive access to 270 km2 comprising six broad habitats and associated bird, plant and animal species
    • Delicious Pan African meals

Recognition and Awards

  • 2008 – Listed at #9 in Condé Nast Traveler US Reader’s Choice Awards (Top 50 Resorts in Africa)
  • 2001 – Named one UK Tatler magazine’s 101 Best Hotels in the World

11 June 2010

You will be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft transfer with Safari Air to Xudum airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be collected and driven to &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp.

Enjoy 3 nights at &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp in a safari tent with ensuite bathroom, sala and private plunge pool. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, national park entrance fees, refreshments on game drives and laundry.

&Beyond Xaranna at a glance…

  • 9 ensuite safari tents
  • Private plunge pools
  • Well-stocked Safari Shop
  • Twice-daily game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles, guided nature walks, spotlit night drives, Delta cruises and mokoro excursions
  • Situated in a 25 000 hectare exclusive wildlife concession

Recognition and Awards

  • 2009 – Listed in UK Tatler magazine’s 101 Best Hotels in the World

14 June 2010

You will be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft transfer with Safari Air to Kasane Airport. Upon arrival, you will be collected and driven to Victoria Falls International Airport to meet your outbound flight. Customs and immigration clearance will be done en route.

BA6282 departing at 13h50

End of Safari




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