Botswana Luxury Safari
at Abu camp.
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Abu Camp is situated in a 400 000-acre private reserve in
the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp has 6 luxurious tents that
are located under a shady canopy in an ancient riverine forest. The
tents have a unique and wonderful design with a private viewing deck
overlooking the lagoon. Each tent at Abu has beautiful en-suite
facilities with a shower and a bath.
The dining / bar areas are on raised wooden decks that wind around
African Ebony and Sycamore Fig trees. The lounge and dining tent has
beautiful big sofas, with a breathtaking view over the lagoon and also
features a well-stocked library and a study.
Guests at Abu Camp are invited to share with the resident elephant
family what is, without doubt, the ultimate elephant education safari.
The elephant experiences offer many magical moments including
interacting with the resident herd of eight elephants by riding
or walking with them, as well as with the herds of wildlife in the
area. Abu also offers game drives, night drives, walks and mokoro
(dugout canoe) safaris - as well as the most intimate elephant
learning experience in Africa.
For those looking for the ultimate in bush luxury and exclusivity, Abu
Private Villa is situated across the lagoon - a short five-minute
drive away. This villa can accommodate four guests or a family with
children.
Game at Abu Camp:
Plains game is abundant
in the area, from giraffe, zebra, elephant, impala, tssessebe and
lechwe to wildebeest, buffalo and warthogs. The camp's resident pride
of lion should announce their presence at some time during your stay,
and it is very likely that you will hear them calling at night.
Abu Camp offers an exclusive three-night four-day
Elephant Back Safari. (Set departure. Twice weekly Saturday to Tuesday
and Tuesday to Friday)
The Okavango Delta is formally classified as dry and
semi-arid with high temperatures and a pronounced winter dry season.
Due to its elevation the climate is more temperate than tropical. It
has its annual flood during May-September (varies). During the winter
months of June, July, and August the nights and early mornings can be
cold. December and January are hot, with the wet season between
November and March. Rain comes almost exclusively in the form of
thunderstorms that occur in the late afternoon and early evening. The
average monthly humidity lies between 30% and 70%.
Getting to Abu Camp
Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and is thereafter
accessed by light aircraft. You will be met at Maun airport by a
member of Elephant Back Safaris staff and transferred to your charter
flight to camp - a short 30-minute flight. There is a luggage
restriction on this flight of 10kg (22lbs) per person, soft sided
luggage please - no suitcases. Excess luggage can be stored in our
Maun office.
You can fly to Maun on Air Botswana from any of the following
airports:
* Johannesburg (South Africa)
* Gaborone (Botswana)
* Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
* Windhoek (Namibia)
* Private charters from Johannesburg can also be arranged.
Health
It is recommended that you take a course of anti-malaria
prophylactics prior to departure and during and after your trip.
Please seek medical advice as to type and duration of prophylactic.
Please refer to your doctor for any further vaccinations that might be
needed.
Elephant Back Safaris has emergency medical evacuation cover with
Europe Assist for all its guests. We do however recommend that you
have full medical and travel insurance.
What to bring
Muted colours are preferable whilst on safari. Please avoid
wearing white.
The winter months can be cold so it is advisable to bring a sweater or
jacket, and long sleeve shirts for the day.
Short sleeve shirts, and shorts are recommended for the summer months.
Canvas, suede or leather walking boots are essential, with lighter
shoes for the evenings.
Dinner dress is casual.
Hats and sunglasses are a must for protection against the strong
African sun.
We recommend bringing a lot of film (and even more!), a good pair of
binoculars and sun block.
Video and camera batteries can be re-charged.
Torches (flashlights) and mosquito repellent are provided.
Indulge
yourself in our luxury Botswana safaris - all emphasising
comfort, hospitality, gourmet experience, elegance of accommodation
and game viewing opportunities - vital ingredients for a memorable
Botswana luxury safari Abu Camp experience.
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