With less than 40 Rhino's left in Botswana's national parks, this package is an exceptional opportunity to get up close and personal with some of nature's most imposing wildlife. Experience the exhilarating thrill of tracking rhino in the knowledge that a proportion of proceeds will go directly towards vital rhino conservation projects at Leroo La Tau in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Valid January - November 2012
ITINERARY
The Rhino is critically endangered in Botswana, and this package has been designed to raise awareness and funds for the Botswana Rhino Relocation and Reintroduction Project.
The package includes two nights at Leroo La Tau in the Makgadikgadi National Park, home to almost 10 % of the country’s while rhino.
6-NIGHT LEROO LA TAU RHINO PACKAGE: Rates from US$ 2,640
The six night package includes two nights at Leroo La Tau + four additional nights from Desert & Delta’s entire portfolio – with a choice of any two of the below lodges :
• Camp Moremi
• Camp Okavango
• Xugana Island Lodge
• Savute Safari Lodge
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Chobe Game Lodge
• Chobe Savannah Lodge
Accommodation :
Rooms each sleep two persons. Each spacious timber and thatch chalet or luxury African safari-style tent is raised on a teak platform and features an en-suite bathroom and a private wooden viewing deck. In addition, Chobe Game Lodge and Chobe Savanna Lodge are fully air-conditioned and each room has a river-facing terrace or balcony and complimentary mini-bar.
What is included:
Rhino Packages include four or six nights’ accommodation, as per selection, plus all meals and drinks, scheduled game viewing activities, laundry, park fees, medical evacuation insurance, and scheduled internal charter flights as specified.
Activities:
At Leroo La Tau, guest activities include twice daily game drives through the stunning environment of the Makgadikgadi National Park, and there will be a focus on tracking the park’s resident white rhinos. Boat trips can also be enjoyed on the newly-flowing Boteti River.
When to visit:
Winter- April to September
The days are dry, sunny, clear and cool to seductively warm while evening temperatures drop sharply. Day time temperatures generally reach 25 degrees celcius and evening temperatures can be as low as 2 degrees celcius.
Summer – October to March
In October, the weeks preceding the coming of Summer rains tend to be the hottest with temperatures of 40 degrees celcius or more. During the rainy period, the days are hot and sunny in the morning with afternoon thunderstorms – usually in short, torrential downpours. Day time temperatures can rise to 38 degrees celcuis and night time temperatures drop to around 20 – 25 degrees celcius.
Camp Closures:
Camp Moremi, Xugana Island Lodge & Leroo La Tau: 08 Jan 2012 - 09 Feb 2012
Savute Safari Lodge: 03 Feb 2012 - 03 March 2012
Camp Okavango: 10 Feb 2012 - 15 March 2012
Chobe Savanna Lodge: 01 April 2012 - 01 July 2012
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