Wilderness Safaris - Elephantback Safaris - Abu's Camp

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 the interacting with the resident herd of eight elephants – as well as with the herds of wildlife in the area. Abu's also offers game drives, night drives, walks and mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris – as well as the most intimate elephant learning experience in Africa.

For guests looking for the ultimate in bush luxury and exclusivity, The Elephant Villa is situated across the lagoon – a short five minute drive away. This villa can accommodate a couple or a family with children.

Activities:

Elephant back safaris on the six adult elephants with the family of youngsters in tow. Generally two elephant back safaris are offered daily. Each safari is accompanied by a professional guide who is licensed by the Botswana government and has years of experience with African wildlife. Saddles are soft and comfortable. The elephants walk at approximately five miles an hour, and each safari lasts two to three hours.

Game drives are in Landcruisers which have been designed as follows: specially built for game viewing and photography completely open seating areas and cabs for unhindered photography seat pockets, reference books, snacks, bottled water, toilet paper, insect spray and a cool box for refreshments maximum occupancy of six Game viewing in mokoros (local canoes) Walks Night drives Fishing for bream, pike, and catfish with spinning lures.

Wildlife: Game typically seen at Abu's camp is as follows:

Baboon, Leopard, Banded mongoose, Lion, Buffalo, Monkey, Cheetah, Pangolin, Dwarf, Mongoose, Reedbuck, Elephant, Spotted-necked otter, Giraffe, Steenbok, Honey badger, Tsessebe, Hyaena, Warthog, Impala, Wild dog, Kudu, Wildebeest, Lechwe &Zebra

Power Source: Throughout Africa usual voltage is 220-240AC. An adapter will be necessary for appliances that run on 110-120AC. Each tent has electricity. Lighting on the pathways is by lantern. It will be possible to recharge video cameras every day (be sure to bring a 3-prong, round-point adapter with you).

Rates:

3 Night Package Rates:- 2008
Package starts from (or vice versa)	Package ends at (or vice versa)	Rate Per Person Sharing	Single Room Supplement if traveling with others	Single Room Supplement including flying surcharge if traveling alone
Any Okavango / Moremi Camp	Any Okavango / Moremi Camp	1 Dec. 2007 - 30 Nov. 2008	1 Dec. 2007 - 30 Nov. 2008	1 Dec. 2007 - 30 Nov. 2008
		USD 7210	USD 2629	USD 2629

The rate includes:

Air transfers from Maun to camp and return to Maun.
Accommodation in luxury custom-built tents, each with own bathroom en-suite.
All activities - elephant safaris, game drives, night drives, guided walks, water safaris (seasonal)
All meals, snacks, teas and coffees, soft and alcoholic drinks.
The services of trained staff, guides and professional elephant handlers.
Daily laundry service.

Please note that trip cancellation insurance is advisable as all deposits and payments are non-refundable. For further details, please refer to our terms and conditions.

All clients participating in a elephant back safari are required to sign an indemnity form.