"Botswana Budget Safari "    

ACACIA SAFARIS (1*LEVEL)

BUDGET LEVEL SAFARIS FOR THE ADVENTUROUS TRAVELLER

PAX = MIN 3, MAX 16 (MAX 10 PER VEHICLE)
MIN 10 BED NIGHTS PER SAFARI (SUPPLEMENT PAYABLE FOR LESS THAN 10 BED NIGHTS)

THESE SAFARIS OFFER:

·          Camping equipment

·          A camp assistant to help with camp chores.

·          Public or private camp sites, wherever possible

·          Unspecified licensed professional guides

·          Tailored itineraries dependent on availability of camp sites

·          Lodge accommodation can be worked into the itinerary at additional cost

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

·          Walk-in tents (2, x 2 m) with built-in floors, mosquito gauze on door and windows

·          Small shaded front verandah with door mats

·          Mattresses

·          Sleeping bag, 1 pillow, pillow case, 1 x light extra blanket in winter months.

·          Toiletries: (toilet paper only)

ABLUTION FACILITIES:

·          Shared shower (private portable shower filled on request with hot water by camp staff) or shower in public camp site

·          Shared bush toilet (toilet seat over a pre-dug pit with ash to fill in as you go) or toilets in public camp sites

·          Wash stands outside tent - one per tent - filled with hot water every morning

DINING FACILITIES:

·          Gazebo – used occasionally at the discretion of the staff to provide shade & protection from the wind & rain

·          Dining table & stools

·          Tableware: table cloths & paper napkins, durable melamine crockery, cutlery

·          Two course meals throughout

·          Limited Bar: filtered water, boxed wine & cordials (Full bar available for purchase on request)

STAFF:

·          Experienced licensed guide

·          Limited staff complement to help with camp chores

·          Staff may travel with guests in same vehicle

·          Guests could be asked to assist the guide or staff with occasional camp chores such as collecting firewood or water, packing up camp, etc

VEHICLES:

·          Open game drive vehicles with shade roof, game viewing seats & long range fuel tanks

·          Seat up to 10 pax (3 per seat) plus driver/guide

·          Game drive vehicle pulls trailer with all camping equipment

·          Luggage space is restricted to approx 15 kg per person

ACTIVITIES:

·          All activities as specified by tour operator

·          Usually 2 activities per day

FEES:

·          Park entry and camping fees

·          Government taxes & levies

·          Road levies

·          Public liability

OTHER:

·          Medical kit

·          Limited reference library

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AND AT COST):

·          Fishing Tackle

·          Children’s games & books

WHAT IS EXCLUDED:

·          International flights

·          Any lodge accommodation or meals not specified

·          Any transfers & excursions not specified

·          Travel, cancellation & medical insurance

·          Charter flights

·          Specialist guides

·          Private or en suite ablutions

·          Extras: flash lights & batteries, thermos water bottle & mugs, hot water bottle in winter, plastic rain coats or umbrellas in summer

·          Linen (x-tra blankets & pillows, towels, face cloth, change of linen during safari)

·          Toiletries: (soap, hand cream, mosquito repellant, sun block, mirror, tissues)

·          Drinks: beer, alcoholic beverages, bottled wine, mixers, bottled water

·          Laundry

·          Visas

·          Airport departure taxes

·          Tips & gratuities for guides and camp staff

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