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| Focus on Predators |
| 28 March - 10 April 2009 |
| Of all the animals on the African continent, the leopard can be one of the most elusive and magnificent creatures to capture on film. Its solitary ways, unpredictable habits, and superb camouflage make it a challenge to spot this beautiful cat. Zambia’s Luangwa Valley is David Anderson’s favorite place to photograph leopard and other predators, such as hyena, lion, and wild dogs. These predators can also be found in great numbers in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Linyanti. Our safari will focus on these three areas and will include a break in between at Victoria Falls. |
Maximum Participants: 12 with 4 photographers per seven passenger Land Rover and photographer leader rotating between the three Land Rovers. |
| Photographer Leader: Roy Toft |
| Our Itinerary |
| Saturday, 28 March 2009 |
| Johannesburg |
| Upon arrival today, we transfer to our hotel. |
| Africa Centre Guest Lodge |
| Sunday - Thursday 29March 2 April 2009 |
| Johannesburg - South Luangwa National Park |
| We fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka today, the capital city of Zambia. Upon arrival, we continue to Mfuwe. After settling into our lodge, we take our first afternoon and evening game drive. The South Luangwa National Park is one of Africa's most unspoiled places and you can expect a wildlife experience that would be difficult to duplicate anywhere else in the world. It is impossible to exaggerate the impact of the enormity of space, diversity of habitat, and vast number of rare species. Over the next five days, we could photograph 300 different species of birds! In one deep pool we could see up to 100 hippos. On our night game drives we are almost guaranteed to see leopard and lion. It is also a place where you will see hyena and wild dog, the two most successful of the predators. Our home base will be Mfuwe Lodge |
| Mfuwe Lodge (BLD) |
| Friday, 3 April 2009 |
| South Luangwa National Park – Lusaka – Victoria Falls |
| We fly to Lusaka this morning in time to connect with our flight to Livingstone where we spend one overnight at Victoria Falls. |
| Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (B) |
| Saturday - Sunday, 4 - 5 April 2009 |
| VICTORIA FALLS – LINYANTI WETLANDS |
| We drive to the border town of Kasane this morning and board our charter flight to a private reserve in the area known as Linyanti. This area is best known for its herds of elephant, which move down to the Kwando River at the start of our winter months and only retrace their steps inland once the main rains arrive. Sable and roan antelope occur, as well as lion, leopard, and wild dog. The marshes are home to red lechwe, sitatunga, hippo, crocodiles and wonderful birdlife. Moving along the fringes of the waterways, guests can see kudu, zebra, buffalo, waterbuck and impala. |
| Lagoon Camp (BLD) |
| Monday - Tuesday, 6 - 7 April 2009 |
| Linyanti Wetlands |
| Today we transfer after our morning game drive to our next camp in the Linyanti Wetlands. The wetlands and flood plains around Lebala offer a wonderful variety of wildlife with excellent sightings of elephant, hippo, lechwe, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, kudu, tsessebe, roan, sable, buffalo and the ever present predators; wild dog, lion, cheetah and hyena. After dark, spotlights are switched on and the game drives expose our guests to nocturnal sightings of rare and elusive species such as, leopard, selous Mongoose, small spotted genet, and aardwolf, to name a few. Nocturnal bird species that are encountered include natal nightjar, pennantwinged nightjar and a large variety of owls. |
| Lebala Camp (BLD) |
| Wednesday - Thursday, 8 - 9 April 2009 |
| Linyanti - Okavango Delta – Moremi Reserve |
| We continue our safari with a chartered flight to the heart of the Okavango Delta. Rains from over 600 miles away in northern Angola create the Okavango Delta. This life-giving moisture travels down the Okavango River and spills out onto the Kalahari Desert creating the world's largest inland delta. A rich tapestry of channels flowing with crystal-clear water, the Okavango Delta stands as an oasis within a surrounding desert landscape. Over 1,100 species exist in this beautiful and exceptional wilderness. |
| Kwara Camp (BLD) |
| Thursday, 10 April 2009 |
| Okavango Delta - Maun - Johannesburg |
| Our safari ends today. Our chartered aircraft will take us to Maun where we connect with our international flight to Johannesburg. |
Photographic Expedition Price |
| (Per Person, Double Occupancy) |
Retail Price: $8,995 per person Photographer’s Price: $7,495 per person Non-Photographer Traveling with Photographer: $7,995 per person Single Room Supplement: $1,500 Deposit to Secure Participation: $1,500
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Safari Options |
Cape Town Extension |
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| Not included: |
| Not included are international and domestic airfare and personal expenses such as personal insurance, excess baggage fees, telephone calls, gratuities to guides, airport departure taxes, passport and visa fees, and extra nights in Africa not included in itinerary. |
| Carbon Offsets: |
| Focus on Planet Earth understands that air travel contributes to increased green house gases and global warming. Therefore, we encourage our expedition participants to assist us in making each Focus on Planet Earth expedition carbon neutral. You can offset your air transportation carbon impact by purchasing carbon off-sets. To offset the emissions from your flights go to Carbon Off-Set Calculator. Use JNB (Johannesburg) as your destination. |
| International Air Transportation: |
| You are responsible for booking your own international air transportation. Visit the David Anderson Safaris Travel Website for the best airfares. To assist you, we have provided you with the airport codes and the dates you need to arrive or depart. |
| Arrival Airport Code: JNB on 28 March 2009 |
| Departure to Lusaka: LUN on 29 March 2009 |
| Departure from Maun: MUB on 10 April 2009 |
| Departure Airport Code: JNB on 10 April 2009 |
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