Johannesburg is one of Africa’s biggest and most vibrant cities. It is the economic capital of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. The old city is a multi-cultural mixture of ultra-modern skyscrapers, excellent museums, art galleries and organized tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the the nearby township of Soweto is Johannesburg’s most popular tourist attraction.
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Travel
Upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport you will be met by a Menzies representative, who will assist you through passport control, baggage collections and customs and on to arrivals. From the arrivals hall, you will also be assisted to Intercontinental Hotel.

Accommodations
Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
This 5-star hotel is a safe, easy walk from the international arrivals hall at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. We are perfectly located for business travellers and just a 14-minute train ride from the Sandton CBD. Enjoy unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi, quiet soundproofed rooms, quick check-in and a host of services designed to meet the needs of the modern business traveller. Refurbished in 2008, we offer the most sophisticated airport accommodations on the African Continent.

Rooms
Deluxe Room (Twin & King options)
Our well-appointed rooms are tastefully decorated with subtle influences of Africa. Spacious showers, comfortable king beds, blackout curtains and soundproofing ensure a night of relaxation. Wireless Internet and ample natural light provides executive guests a comfortable, ergonomic environment.
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Mini-Bar, Verandah, Satellite Cable Television, Shower, Smoking Rooms, Tea/Coffee.

Inclusions
Rates include Breakfast, 15% VAT.

Activities
World Class Restaurants, premiere shopping.

Note from Bert:
Is there an antidote for jet lag? Not really. It mostly just takes a bit of time, staying awake when it is light out, and sleeping at night. Which is sometimes easier said than done. High on my private list of remedies for shaking off the bleary-eyed, out-of-body feeling which I associate with an east-bound trans-Atlantic flight, is a good hotel room. Particularly for the first night in the new time-zone.
The Intercontinental at Oliver R. Tambo Airport hits all the right notes for the over-tired international traveler. It is a short stroll from the arrivals hall, it has good security (need room key to access any specific floor), a shower and bath with plenty of hot water, good sound insulation and super-dark room interiors. Plus a 24-hour restaurant just in case you wake up at an odd hour, with the munchies.
Considering the high daily tariff for the room, the ‘standard’ deluxe rooms at the Intercontinental are on the small side. However what you are paying for here is mostly location and unquestionably it is ideal. The hotel is almost ridiculously close to the international arrivals hall. Even so, the rooms are practically 100% soundproof and even during the very busy early morning take-off frenzy, you won't hear aircraft taking off. The room has a good size bath and there is a very amply proportioned shower as well, and a separate toilet with door. The room had a good quality TV, handy plug points, plenty of space for clothes & other stuff. Also the bed was super comfortable with nice, soft pillows . An espresso coffee maker and adequately stocked mini-bar are available for guests needing a refreshment.
I have nothing negative to say about the Intercontinental; perhaps it would be a good idea to have a light switch for the bathroom inside the room, rather than on the bedroom side of the sliding door. At night it makes for a few awkward moments as the ‘awake’ person tries to sneak into the bathroom and has to switch on the bright bathroom light in view of the ‘asleep’ person.
The Intercontinental is of course also the safest option of any Johannesburg hotel. There is just about zero exposure to any kind of danger or potential danger. You walk (escorted at night) across an interior airport road, look up to your right and there it is, a few meters to the right.

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Hotel Amenities: 24-hour Security, Bar, Spa, Gym, Internet Access, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Disability Services.

Fly by light air into the Okavango Delta where you will spend 3 nights at Seba Camp. Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies.
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Travel
Fly to Botswana, then take a light aircraft flight into the Okavango Delta for 3 nights at Seba Camp. Scheduled flight SA8300 JNBMUB 1145 1325. On arrival at Maun Airport and after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met and assisted by a Wilderness Safaris representative to your light aircraft for your onward circuit air transfer to Seba. Note, luggage limit of 44 lbs per person in soft sided bags including carry ons.

Accommodations
Seba Camp
As a ‘combination’ Okavango Delta camp, Seba offers enthralling wildlife encounters from both land- and water-based activities. In addition to game drives and boating, walking safaris are another exceptional way to get up close to your subject at eye level. Look out for tracks and signs, and reconnect with nature on foot.

Rooms
Double
The camp’s lagoon-side setting hints at the rich wildlife experience to come. Eight luxury tents include two designed for families, with interconnecting bedrooms and plunge pools.
Rooms include Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Inclusions
All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, laundry and all local drinks excludes premium imported brands and champagne.

Activities & Interests
Access the bush by game drive, mokoro or guided walks, or join your children for bush cooking or photography lessons. Game viewing at Seba is excellent, with lion and leopard, a chance to see roan, and hyaena cubs when the resident clan is denning. Fishing, Birding and kids' activities also available.

Note from Bert :
We fell in love with this beautiful, friendly place and its people on a recent visit and urge everyone we see to include it in their next Botswana trip. Very close to Abu in the western part of the Okavango Delta, Seba is a reliable summer camp for game-viewing and there's access to water for mokoro outings and boating + fishing even when the water in the Delta is at its lowest point. The rooms are exceptionally good and we enjoyed the guiding and the overall experience at Seba as much as any camp we've ever visited in Botswana. Seba has very few other vehicles around with just one other camp in the area. The habitat is typical Okavango Delta mosaic and it is very picturesque.

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Hotel Amenities: Bar, Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available.

Take a light aircraft transfer to Chitabe Camp where you will spend an additional 2 nights. The Okavango Delta stretches over 15000 sq km. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe.
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Travel
At a time to be advised by camp management, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your circuit light aircraft transfer from Seba to Chitabe.
Day 7 Departure:
At a time to be advised by camp management, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your circuit light aircraft transfer from Chitabe to Maun Airport. Scheduled flight SA8303 MUBJNB 1230 1410.

Accommodations
Chitabe Camp
Chitabe’s location places it at the heart of a complex and beautiful mosaic of habitats, and this diversity results in Chitabe being one of the most storied of all Botswana’s areas. Experienced, passionate guides are inspired by the intricate and dynamic landscapes to deliver wildlife experiences few other locations can match.

Rooms
Double Tent
Eight elevated, Meru-style guest tents provide the perfect human habitat, while a stroll along the elevated walkways connecting them to the main area is a safari experience in itself.
Rooms include Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Inclusions
All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, laundry and all local drinks excludes premium imported brands and champagne.

Activities & Interests
Sunset & Night Drives, Walking Safaris, Birding, Game Drives.

Note from Bert :
Chitabe and its sister property Chitabe Lediba are 'land only' camps adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve in the south-eastern part of the Okavango Delta, in an area of mixed woodland interspersed with patches of floodplain and waterways. All rooms and main areas are connected along an elevated boardwalk. I found the rooms to be comfortable and well-equipped with good lighting, ample charging sockets and plenty of space.
In terms of game-viewing. Chitabe has turned into another Mombo. Before leaving the camp on a recent visit, the guide and I had to chase giraffe, zebra, impala and warthog off the airstrip, so that our imminently arriving plane could land safely. And all through this there was a pack of twenty Painted Dogs sleeping in a shady spot not 10 meters off the runway. Bonus sighting for the incoming visitors.

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Hotel Amenities: Bar, Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available

7 day / 6 night safari
$9,200 per person, shared basis.
Additional cost for scheduled intra-African flights JNB-MUB-JNB: $675.00 per person subject to change until ticketed.

Inclusions
All accommodation on a shared basis.
Meals as specified.
Excursions and transfers as included in the quote.
Most safari camps/lodges include two game activities per day in their rate – one in the morning and the other in the afternoon.Private activities and guide may be booked, at an additional cost, for sole use or special interest activities. Please advise if you would like additional information on this service.
Services of the camp/lodge guides and staff.
Relevant park fees and entrance fees as specified in the quote.
Drinks as specified – drink inclusions may differ between camps/lodges.
Laundry can be done at most camps/lodges and hotels. In some cases this is included in the rate as quoted; Air transfers as specified, including Departure Taxes as relevant on Wilderness Air in Botswana.
Accommodation taxes, the applicable Tourism Levies and all relevant Value Added Tax (VAT) or Government Sales Tax (GST).

Exclusions
Meals not specified in the quote such as lunch and dinner in city hotels.
Any drinks, park fees, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified in the quote.
Any scheduled commercial flights and related taxes.
Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance; Staff gratuities.
Any new Government Taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control.
Visa fees where relevant. Should a visa payment be required, this will need to be made in US Dollar cash. Change is often not provided and thus the exact amounts payable are essential (with small denominations encouraged for easier and quicker transactions). Travellers Cheques and credit cards are not usually accepted for this purpose.
Any items of a personal nature.