Previously, Capetonians and visitors to Cape Town needed to stop off at Johannesburg to catch a connecting flight, adding another three hours of travelling time to the journey to Maun. 

Visitors to Orient-Express Safaris’ three luxury camps in Botswana - Khwai River Lodge, Savute Elephant Camp and Eagle Island Camp - need only catch one further flight in a light aircraft for a short 20 – 40 minute scenic flight to any of the three camps, which are located in stunningly diverse ecosystems in and around the Okavango Delta.

Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel, another African Orient-Express property, nestles at the foot of Table Mountain amidst nine acres of lush gardens. Opened in 1899, it is the city’s oldest and most distinguished hotel. With its unparalleled tradition, history and elegance, it offers the ideal starting point from which to enjoy a couple of days in beautiful cosmopolitan Cape Town before embarking on a safari adventure to Orient-Express Safaris’ enchanting properties in Botswana.

Not only has travelling to Orient-Express Safaris’ three luxury camps in Botswana now been made much easier for Capetonians, but South African residents also have access to the Getaway Special  from 1 November 2004 to 31 March 2005. This package includes three days ex Cape Town to the Orient-Express Safaris camp of your choice at R7744.00 per person sharing or R8924.00 per single person. The offer includes two nights accommodation at a choice of one of our three camps; all meals, local alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled water, tea and coffee; National park fees and game viewing activities; Emergency evacuation insurance and departure tax. 

For bookings and enquiries call (011) 274 1800 or email getaway@orient-express-safaris.co.za    

Issued by:
Gabrielle Palmer, PR Manager, 
Tel: + 27 21 483 1928; email: gpalmer@mountnelson.co.za