Sable Alley Camp is situated in the stunning 500,000 acre Khwai Private Reserve in the north-eastern part of the Okavango Delta. This private concession borders both the Moremi Game Reserve to the south and Chobe National Park to the east. The camp, newly opened in 2017, is situated on the banks of a beautiful lagoon which is home to plenty of hippo and is a great drinking spot for elephant and buffalo. The area is also home to plenty of lion, cheetah, wild dog and the elusive leopard. Formerly a hunting area, the new owners have worked hard to habituate the wildlife to the safari vehicles making this an excellent area for game viewing. This area also offers boating and Mokoro safaris. From a value for money point of view Sable Alley is a great choice of camp.
Maun Airport (MUB)
Being in a private area Sable Alley Camp offers night safaris and bush walks in addition to the usual morning and afternoon game drives. The wildlife in this area is excellent, especially between May and October, with healthy populations of lion, leopard, hyaena, cheetah and wild dog as well as elephant, buffalo and the more usual plains game. Subject to seasonal water levels, mokoro safaris can also be arranged; these dug-out canoes are poled along in the shallower waters of the Okavango and are a wonderfully peaceful way to see the waterways. The camp also has a secluded pool area which is in an ideal spot for an afternoon siesta between morning and afternoon game drives and guests can relax on a pool lounger looing out across the lagoon. Staying at Sable Alley also gives you the option of a night out at their Skybeds camp which is a unique camp of only three 5 metre platforms with open air beds under a mosquito net overlooking a waterhole.
Sable Alley is comprised of 9 twin/double luxury tented rooms, 1 Honeymoon tent and 2 family rooms positioned on raised wooden decks to take advantage of the stunning view across the lagoon. Each tent comprises en-suite facilities with both indoor and outdoor showers, double ceramic vanity basin, private viewing deck with a couple of chairs and a day bed for whiling away the afternoons. The main area comprises a large dining area and the lounge area features quite a few sitting areas both under cover and open air and a fire pit. There is also a pool with sun loungers all facing the hippo-filled lagoon.
We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Luzern (Lucerne) for a “Welcome to Switzerland” meeting. Then we’ll take a meandering evening walk through Switzerland’s most charming lakeside town, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together. Sleep in Luzern (2 nights). No bus. Walking: light.
Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s OLD TOWN, Switzerland’s center of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss adventure. You’ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn’t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by French-speaking Swiss, famous for watch-making, and explore the historical center. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps.
Our morning drive takes us from Swiss lakes to Swiss Army. At the once-secret Swiss army bunker at Fortress Fürigen, we’ll see part of the massive defense system designed to keep Switzerland strong and neutral. Afterward, a short drive into the countryside brings us to the charming Alpine village of Engelberg, our picturesque home for the next two days. We’ll settle into our lodge then head out for an orientation walk. Our stroll through the village will end at the Engelberg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with its own cheese-making operation. You’ll have free time to wander back before dinner together. Sleep in Engelberg (2 nights). Bus: 1 hr. Walking: light.
An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.
