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            BOTSWANA, a year's planning!

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            After over a year of planning, changing dates, methods of accommodation, and many hours of consultation with Bill Given (Predator Biologist) my wife, Rossana and I have finally decided and paid deposit's on the following for September 2009 in Botswana.

            Arrive JBN Aug 31, overnight Grand Hotel.

            Arrive Maun with Air Botswana, Sept 1 and pickup Masson's private mobile safari for 10 nights visiting the more remote areas of Moremi, Savuti Marsh and on the Chobe River.

            Sept 11 catch a Delta flight for 3 nights at Deception Valley Lodge (CKGR).

            Then from Sept 14 flying Delta finish up with 8 nights at Mapula Lodge in the Okavango Delta.
            (Yes, I know some of you might say 8 nights is too much, but we both prefer longer stays rather than flip about 2-3 nights with short hopping flights, plus you increase your chances to see predators in action with a longer stay IMHO ;-))

            Dep Delta Sept 22 for Maun.

            Returning Air Botswana to JBN, Sept 22.

            Overnighting JBN-Grand Hotel before flying out Sept 23 for our return flight back to Sydney.

            All up 23 days, with 21 days spent in Botswana. I think this gives a good cross section, with the variety and flexibility of mobile camping coupled to more relaxing stays in some fine Lodges,

            It's funny how you start out planning a Safari and end up with something completely different to what was originally conceived!
            This has happened every time, we've set out for Africa. LOL.
            Three weeks+ in Botswana, WOW.....it was originally only 14-15 days!
            With these types of trips it's vitally important to get it right, especially in the planning stages.
            Once again I have to thank Bill and his website the Wild Source for helping every step of the way!
            Roll on next September! :-)

            Cheers
            Marc

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