The Mombo area is arguably the best game viewing area with the greatest concentration of big cats in Botswana. This is due to its unique position at the top of Chiefs Island; the point at which the nutrient rich floodwaters arrive from their 1000km journey supporting an astonishing abundance of game and birdlife.
Maun Airport (MUB)
The highlight is the concentration of plains game and all the predators; lion and leopard sightings are particularly good and guests can also see large herds of buffalo, cheetah, wild dog, elephant, hyena, giraffe, wildebeest and zebra. Black and white rhino have been reintroduced to this area of the Okavango with outstanding success thanks to the Botswana Rhino Reintroduction Programme. This is Big Game Safari at its very best! Also enjoy the elevated views from the camps two hides overlooking the floodplains and channels when the water levels are up.
The four huge luxurious tented guest rooms and connecting walkways are up to two metres off the ground, allowing game to wander freely through the camp – but at the same time allowing for guest safety. The rooms are very comfortably furnished, spacious and well appointed and have en-suite facilities. Each tent has an indoor lounge area and outdoor Sala with private plunge pool, there is also an outdoor shower for those who enjoy a shower under the stars. The dining room, bar and living area overlook the open plain in front of the camp.Other facilities such as the safari boutique, spa, gym, and lap pool are shared with Wilderness Mombo main camp. Little Mombo is probably the most intimate camp in Botswana.
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.
