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Welcome to the awe-inspiring Central Kalahari, a land of vast open spaces, breathtaking scenery, and incredible wildlife. Located in the heart of Botswana, this stunning region offers a truly unique travel experience that combines adventure, nature, and cultural immersion.
From exploring the vast expanses of the Kalahari Desert to interacting with the indigenous San people, there is an endless list of exciting Central Kalahari Safari Packages. So, whether you're a courageous adventurer, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply seeking to connect with nature, let’s join forces as we take on a quest to uncover the Top Safari Packages in Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Central Kalahari Safari Packages are available at different price points. They offer a range of options to suit various budgets and preferences. Here's a breakdown of some of the features you can expect from Budget, Mid-Range, and Luxury packages.
Budget packages are often the most affordable option, with accommodations ranging from camping sites to basic lodges. Safari activities may include game drives, guided walks, and cultural visits, while meals are often served in a communal setting. Although budget packages may not offer as much luxury as mid-range or luxury packages, they still provide an immersive and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Kalahari. Some examples of budget packages for travellers on Central Kalahari Safari are:
Self-Drive: Travellers on Botswana Safari Tours can rent a 4x4 vehicle and go on a self-drive game drive through the reserve. This package includes vehicle rental and permits to enter the reserve, but visitors will need to bring their camping equipment.
Group Camping Safari: These are an affordable way to explore the Kalahari with like-minded travellers. These packages include camping equipment, meals, and guided tours of the reserve
Mid-range packages offer a higher level of comfort and luxury than budget options. Central Kalahari Accommodation options are often with a lodge or tented camps that provide more privacy and amenities. Things To Do In Central Kalahari may include game drives, guided walks, and cultural visits, with experienced guides and knowledgeable staff ensuring a high-quality and personalized experience. Meals are often served in a more intimate setting, with a focus on local and international cuisine. Here are some examples of mid-range safari packages:
These safaris provide visitors with the expertise of a professional guide. These packages include guided tours of the reserve, meals, and accommodation in tents or chalets.
Fly-in safaris offer a unique experience of the Kalahari from the air. These packages include flights from Maun, Botswana to the Kalahari, guided tours of the reserve, meals, and accommodation in tents or chalets.
Luxury Kalahari Safari Packages are designed for travellers seeking the ultimate safari experience, with accommodations ranging from private lodges to luxurious tented camps. Safari activities may include game drives, guided walks, and specialized experiences such as hot-air balloon rides or horseback safaris. Meals are often served in an exclusive setting, with gourmet cuisine and fine wines. Luxury packages provide a high level of comfort, personalized service, and attention to detail.
They provide visitors with a personalized and exclusive experience of the Kalahari. These packages include a private guide, meals, and luxury accommodation in tents or lodges.
They offer a unique and breathtaking view of the Kalahari from the air. They are popular activities that travellers on Central Kalahari Safari would love to indulge in. These packages include hot air balloon rides, guided tours of the reserve, meals, and luxury accommodations in tents or lodges.
12 safari packages include Central Kalahari Safari Tours in their itinerary. The information on these packages as arranged chronologically from lower length of stay to higher duration of stay is listed below.
PACKAGE NAME | 7-Days Botswana Family Safari | |||
OTHER DESTINATIONS COVERED | Okavango Delta | |||
DAYS | FROM - TO | STAY AT | ACTIVITIES | SPECIAL MENTIONS (if any) |
DAY 1-DAY 3 | Maun-Kalahari | Accommodation as suggested by the tour operator |
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Swimming pools and other areas are allotted for your children to play. |
DAY 4- DAY 6 | Kalahari- Okavango Delta | Accommodation as suggested by the tour operator |
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DAY 7 | Okavango-Maun | Morning final safari activity |
PACKAGE NAME | 8 Days Guided Safari Tour Botswana (Okavango Delta & Chobe trail) | |||
OTHER DESTINATIONS COVERED | Okavango Delta, Chobe trail, Victoria Falls (Overland truck tours) | |||
DAYS | FROM - TO | STAY AT | ACTIVITIES | SPECIAL MENTIONS (if any) |
DAY 1 | Johannesburg-Kalahari Gateway. | Overnight stop at Kang | Lunch and dinner facilities included. | |
DAY 2 | Kalahari- Okavango Delta | Camp accommodation |
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Optional desert walk with San people |
DAY 3- DAY 4 | Okavango Delta | Camp accommodation |
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DAY 5 | Okavango Delta- Namibia via Caprivi Strip | Overnight stay at accommodation suggested by the tour operator |
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DAY 6 | Namibia- Chobe National Park | Camp at the banks of the Chobe River |
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DAY 7 | Chobe National Park- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) | Camp accommodation as arranged by the tour operator |
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Adrenaline pumping experiences such as bungee jumping.-Dining out for dinner. |
DAY 8 | Victoria Falls | Camp accommodation as arranged by the tour operator | · Enjoy the day at your leisure | Optional Victoria Falls Activities such as bungee jumping, white water rafting, helicopter flights and sunset cruises. |
PACKAGE NAME | 10-Days Footsteps Of The Explorers | |||
OTHER DESTINATIONS COVERED | Okavango Delta | |||
DAYS | FROM - TO | STAY AT | ACTIVITIES | SPECIAL MENTIONS (if any) |
DAY 1 | Maun- Central Kalahari Game Reserve | Deception Valley Lodge |
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DAY 2 | Central Kalahari Game Reserve | Campsite |
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DAY 3 | Central Kalahari Game Reserve | Kgori Campsite |
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DAY 4 – DAY 5 | Central Kalahari Game Reserve- Okavango Delta | Shinde Camp |
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Private en-suite facilities |
DAY 6- DAY 7 | Okavango- Kasane-Caprivi Strip | Ntwala Lodge |
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Private en-suite facilities |
DAY 8- DAY 9 | Caprivi Strip-Livingstone | Stanley Safari Lodge |
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Activities at Victoria Falls can be pre-booked or arranged after arriving. |
DAY 10 | Livingstone- Livingstone airport |
PACKAGE NAME |
10-Day Thirstlands of the Kalahari |
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OTHER DESTINATIONS COVERED |
Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta |
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FROM - TO |
STAY AT |
ACTIVITIES |
SPECIAL MENTIONS (if any) |
DAY 1-DAY 2 | Johannesburg-Maun- Makgadikgadi Camp | Makgadikgadi Camp |
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Tents have en-suite alfresco facilities. |
DAY 3- DAY 4 | Makgadikgadi Pans- The Central Kalhari | Haina Safari Lodge |
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DAY 5- DAY 6 | The Central Kalahari- Okavango Delta | Delta Camp |
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DAY 7-DAY 9 | Okavango Delta | Mapula lodge |
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DAY 10 | Okavango- Maun |
PACKAGE NAME |
11 Day Out of Africa |
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OTHER DESTINATIONS COVERED |
Victoria Falls, Chobe riverfront, Okavango Delta |
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FROM - TO |
STAY AT |
ACTIVITIES |
SPECIAL MENTIONS (if any) |
DAY 1- DAY 2 |
Victoria Falls |
Accommodation suggested by the tour operator |
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A helicopter ride over the falls can be done at an additional cost Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. |
DAY 3- DAY 4 |
Victoria Falls- Chobe Riverfront |
Chobe Bakwena Lodge |
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DAY 5- DAY 7 |
Chobe River Front- Kasane-Okavango Delta |
Setari Camp |
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DAY 8 – DAY 9 |
Okavango- Kalahari Desert |
Accommodation as suggested by the tour operator |
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DAY 10 |
Kalahari Desert- Johannesburg |
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· Scenic drive |
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PACKAGE NAME |
13-Day Classic Africa Safari In Style |
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OTHER DESTINATIONS COVERED |
Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, the Elephant Sands |
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FROM - TO |
STAY AT |
ACTIVITIES |
SPECIAL MENTIONS (if any) |
DAY 1- DAY 3 |
Johannesburg- Livingstone |
Stanley’s Safari Lodge |
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Activities are offered on the Zimbabwean side: Livingstone island picnic lunch and sunset cruises on the Zambezi River. The fees for the activities can be paid there. |
DAY 4- DAY 6 |
Livingstone- Chobe National Park |
Semi-permanent camp as suggested by the tour operator |
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DAY 7- DAY 9 |
Chobe- Okavango Delta |
Baines camp |
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Oversized deck for outdoor dining and swimming pool facilities at the camp.
At an additional cost, day and night game drives in 4×4 vehicles and elephant interaction are available. |
DAY 10 – DAY 12 |
Okavango-Maun – Kalahari |
Meno A kwena Camp |
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DAY 13 |
Kalahari-Maun-Johannesburg |
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PACKAGE NAME |
12 Days Romantic Choice |
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OTHER DESTINATIONS COVERED |
Livingstone, Makgadikgadi, Okavango Delta, Johannesburg, and Inhambane |
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DAYS |
FROM - TO |
STAY AT |
ACTIVITIES |
SPECIAL MENTIONS (if any) |
DAY 1-DAY 2 |
Johannesburg- Livingstone |
Sindabezi Island Lodge |
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DAY 3- DAY 4 |
Livingstone- Okavango Delta |
Mapula Lodge |
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Small library, open-air bar, swimming pool, and curio shop are present in the lodge. |
DAY 5 – DAY 6 |
Okavango Delta – Makgadikgadi Camp |
Makgadikgadi Camp |
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DAY 7 |
Makgadikgadi Camp- Maun- Johannesburg |
Safari Club |
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The cost of dinner is not included in the package. |
DAY 8 –DAY 11 |
Johannesburg- Inhambane |
Flamingo Bay Water Lodge |
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Stay at the lodge will be on a half-board basis |
DAY 12 |
Inhambane- Johannesburg |
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PACKAGE NAME |
13-Day Romantic And Luxurious Southern Africa-Kalahari Desert, Okavango, Bazaruto Archipelago |
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OTHER DESTINATIONS COVERED |
Livingstone, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and Vilankulo |
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FROM - TO |
STAY AT |
ACTIVITIES |
SPECIAL MENTIONS (if any) |
DAY 1- DAY 2 |
Johannesburg-Livingstone |
Tongabezi Lodge |
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DAY 3- DAY 4 |
Livingstone-Kasane –Okavango Delta |
Sandibe Camp |
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-Private deck with an intimate and romantic candlelit dinner setting can be arranged for you.
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DAY 5- DAY 6 |
Okavango Delta -Makgadikgadi Salt Pans |
Jacks Camp |
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DAY 7 |
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – Maun |
Overnight stay at Safari Club |
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Dinner is not included and will be at your own expense. However, breakfast is included in your stay.
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DAY 8- DAY 12 |
Maun-Johannesburg-Vilanculos |
Azura retreat Benguerra Falcon |
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Each villa has an infinity pool. Unique African spa
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DAY 13 |
Vilanculos-Johannesburg |
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PACKAGE NAME |
22-Day Brilliant Botswana and Namibia |
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OTHER DESTINATIONS COVERED |
Sossuvlei Walvis Bay, the Erongo Mountains and etosha national park |
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DAYS |
FROM - TO |
STAY AT |
ACTIVITIES |
SPECIAL MENTIONS (if any) |
DAY 1- DAY 2 |
Johannesburg-Livingstone |
Zambezi Sun |
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Private en-suite facilities on a bed-and-breakfast basis. |
DAY 3- DAY 4 |
Livingstone- Chobe National Park |
Elephant Valley Lodge |
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DAY 5- DAY 7 |
Chobe National Park- Okavango Delta |
Mapula lodge |
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Swimming pool, sun deck, and a well-stocked bar are available at the lodge. |
DAY 8 |
Okavango Delta- Maun- Windhoek |
Hotel Pension Villa Verdi |
Bed and breakfast basis only |
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DAY 9 |
Windhoek-Intu Kalahari Game Reserve |
Camel Thorn Lodge |
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DAY 10- DAY 11 |
Intu Kalahari Game Reserve-Namib Naukluft Park |
Le Mirage Desert Lodge and Spa |
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Overnight accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis only. Wellness centre and swimming pool facilities All activities are optional and not included in the package. |
DAY 12- DAY 13 |
Swakopmund |
Sea Breeze Guest House |
Optional excursions to Namib Naukluft Park and Walvis Bay Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis only. |
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DAY 14 |
Swakopmund- Damaraland |
Mowani Mountain Camp |
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Optional excursion to Cape Fur Seal Colony Accommodation on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis only. Optional excursions Twyfelfontein rock engravings. |
DAY 16- DAY 17 |
Damaraland- Epacha Game Reserve |
Eagle Tented Lodge and Spa |
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Optional excursions to Petrified forests Optional activities in the lodge include night drives, guided walks, quad biking, and horse trails. |
DAY 18 |
Epacha Game Reserve- Etosha National Park |
Mushara Lodge |
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Accommodation on bed and breakfast only. |
DAY 19- DAY20 |
Etosha – Okonjima Guest Farm |
Okonjima Bush Lodge |
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Additional activities conducted by Africat Foundation are optional. |
DAY 21 |
Okonjima Guest Farm- Okahandja-Windhoek |
Hotel Pension Villa Verdi |
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Optional excursions to the air wood carving centre and the Heroro Graves in okahandja. Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis only. |
DAY 22 |
Windhoek International Airport |
Travellers on a Kalahari Safari have rated the packages they had availed on the basis of their experiences and impressions. Below is a table that summarizes the ratings of our customers for different aspects of safari packages including guide, itinerary, accommodations, and tour operator. Let’s check out how popular these Botswana Safari Packages including Central Kalahari destinations among discerning travellers.
Package Name |
Itinerary |
Guide |
Accommodation |
Tour Operator |
Overall Rating |
7-Day Botswana Family Safari |
4.2 Star |
4.0 Star |
4.6 Star |
4.8 Star |
4.7 Star |
8-Day more for less |
4.4 Star |
4.3 Star |
4.9 Star |
4.5 Star |
4.4 Star |
8-Day Guided Safari Tour Botswana |
4.0 Star |
4.2 Star |
4.3 Star |
4.4 Star |
4.2 Star |
9-Day Victoria Falls and Botswana Adventure Tour |
4.2 Star |
4.5 Star |
4.6 Star |
4.4 Star |
4.4 Star |
10-day Footsteps of the Explorers |
5 Star |
4.2 Star |
4.9 Star |
4.3 Star |
4.3 Star |
10 Days Thirst lands of the Kalahari |
4.7 Star |
4.4 Star |
4.2 Star |
4.1 Star |
4.3 Star |
11 Days Out of Africa |
4.2 Star |
4.8 Star |
4.9 Star |
4.7 Star |
4.7 Star |
11 Days African wildlife adventure |
4.8 Star |
4.3 Star |
4.4 Star |
4.8 Star |
4.5 Star |
12–Day Romantic Choice |
4.5 Star |
4.9 Star |
5 Star |
5 Star |
4.9 Star |
13-Day Classical Africa safari in style |
4.6 Star |
4.9 Star |
5 Star |
5 Star |
4.9 Star |
13 Days Romantic and Luxurious Southern Africa |
4.9 Star |
4.8 Star |
4.9 Star |
4.7 Star |
4.8 Star |
22 Days Brilliant Botswana and Namibia |
4.1 Star |
4.5 Star |
4.4 Star |
4.3 Star |
4.3 Star |
The Kalahari is a vast and complex wilderness that spans several African countries. Still, few places on the planet are as captivating as the Central Kalahari. With Central Kalahari Safari Packages, travellers can delve deep into this ancient desert and uncover its secrets. From the towering dunes to the shimmering salt pans and the elusive wildlife that call it home, the Central Kalahari offers a truly unique and thrilling safari experience.
Moreover, our Botswana Safari Tours and Botswana Safari Packages often feature the Central Kalahari as one of their highlights, alongside other iconic locations like the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. This makes Botswana an excellent choice for those seeking a comprehensive and diverse African safari adventure.
There are a variety of safari packages available for the Central Kalahari, ranging from budget-friendly options to more luxurious experiences. Packages can include accommodations, transportation, meals, and safari activities such as game drives and bush walks.
It's recommended to book a safari package for the Central Kalahari well in advance to ensure availability, especially during peak travel seasons. The Best Time To Visit Central Kalahari depends on your interests, but it's generally recommended to visit during the dry season from May to October or the wet season from November to April.
Central Kalahari Safari Packages can include a variety of accommodations, ranging from camping and basic lodges to more luxurious options. Some packages may also offer tented camps or mobile camps, allowing you to experience the beauty of the Kalahari wilderness in a more immersive way.
Many Central Kalahari Safari packages are suitable for families with children, but it's important to research and choose a package that fits your family's needs and preferences. Some packages may offer child-friendly accommodations, shorter game drives, and other activities tailored to children.
The cost of Central Kalahari Safari Packages can vary widely based on factors such as the length of the trip, level of luxury, and activities included. It's recommended to research and compare different packages to find one that fits your budget and preferences.
Many tour operators offer the ability to customize your Central Kalahari Safari Package to fit your individual needs and preferences. This may include adding or removing activities, adjusting the length of the trip, or choosing different accommodations.
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We worked with Gertrude to schedule and organize everything and she did an excellent job. I asked a lot of questions via e-mail and she answered everyone in a timely helpful manner. Our guide at Victoria Falls was also great. He met us at the airport, provided a thoughtful tour of the Falls and got us to our next guide in Botswana. Our lodgings at River View Lodge were just as described- very comfortable and excellent food. All the staff were so pleasant and helpful. If I had to do it again I would arrange a morning boat ride as well. We only did the sunset boat rides and they were the high point of our entire trip- we saw so many animals and our guide was very knowledgeable. Just a great experience. Our lodgings at Oddball's Enclave was rustic and we loved it. So great to disconnect from the world for a bit. Leo, our guide, was the best - got us out and about, saw fantastic wildlife and got back to camp safely each time. Doc manages the camp so well. This whole trip was planned and organized by Falcon Safaris and we could not have been happier.
Falcon safaris have given my the correct advice with excellent service. The only suggestion will be to work closer with the lodges to confirm bookings as soon as possible. We have booked and pay our deposit a year in advance. We have only receive our final convermation from Chobe Safari lodge a week before departure. I do realize its not within your controle but with limit alternatives and a group of 14 people it becomes an issue to find alternative accomodation if the booking was cancelled.
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