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Escorted by: Cindi LaRaia
CYCLE SAFARI July 1-4 2007 Botswana
African safari experience is the most awe-inspiring experience any traveler can have. The SEAL Cycle Safari is a unique and thrilling new look at interacting with the inhabitants of the wild bush on their level.
See some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. Enjoy authentic, professionally-catered African cuisine around a camp fire. Then fall asleep while listening to the unique sounds of the wild beneath the star-filled African sky. All the while under the attentive watch and care of the SEAL team.
The SEAL Cycle Safari is a unique and phenomenal new look at the African safari experience.
The expeditions take place in the Tuli region of Botswana, just over the South African border and run throughout the year, departing on fixed dates.
The perspective of the wild from a bicycle is completely different to the sedate and elevated view from a vehicle - the experience is invigorating and not comparable with traditional safari.
By day we cycle through the game reserve and by night we sleep under the African stars in SEAL Wilderness-camps in comfort and absolute safety, or in the semi-luxury tented camp of Mashatu Game Reserve.
Location - Mashatu Game Reserve (Land of Giants), Tuli enclave, Botswana
SEAL operates a cycle safari concession within the 75 000 acre Mashatu Game Reserve.
Accommodations
Nestled in the remote northern area of the reserve lies Mashatu Tent Camp;
Although rustic in character every facility is provided. The tents are insect-proofed, have comfortable beds and each has an en-suite shower and W.C. facility. There is an open sided thatch deck where meals are served and a traditional boma for intimate camp¬fire dinners. This camp also contains a very welcome plunge pool. Your total comfort is the priority of your hosts. While on cycle trips, you will be taken care of by your ranger and on your return, the camp staff will gladly attend to your every need.
Mashatu Tent Camp Includes:
- Full range of guest amenities
- Insect proof screening in the tents
- Purified water
- Filtered plunge pool
- Lala-Palm enclosed boma where dinner is held under the stars
- Facsimile, telephone and e-mail facilities available at the border post
- Safari Bar
- En-suite shower facilities
- Safari Boutique
- Fans in the tents
- Limited solar power
- Hide overlooking a floodlit waterhole
- SEAL Wilderness-camp 2nts
The SEAL support team set up the mobile Wilderness-camps at prominent locations within the reserve, usually under the Giant Mashatu Trees that populate the reserve.
- Guests sleep in super-wide stretchers around the camp fire
- Blankets, pillows and sleeping bags are provided
- Towels are provided - guests to bring own soaps & shampoo
- Tables & chairs provided
- Outdoor ablution facilities are built by the SEAL staff at each location including hot bucket shower and bush toilet
- Guest luggage is transported by the support team in vehicles from location to location
- The mobile bar is always fully stocked - beer, wine for guest account, complimentary soft drinks
Cuisine
- Fine African dining prepared around the camp fire by the SEAL hospitality staff
- Guests will be asked to specify prior to travel any special dietary requirements
Guard Duty
Sleeping in the open under the African stars is a very special experience - listening to the sounds of the bush so far removed from the noise of urban life. For this purpose we have the SEAL Wilderness-camps.
It is however necessary for a team member to be awake at all times to keep the fire going as wild animals will keep their distance from movement and firelight.
Both staff & guests take turns on the 1 hour long watch through the night.
Contact Cindi at Dive Discovery to reserve your spot!
For more information
Contact:
Dive Discovery
@
1 800 886-7321
ph- 415-444-5100
or
Request Information
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