Snorkeling and photography adventure within one paradox after another
The best and only time to be in the water with the Nile croc is in June and July — during winter — when the water in the Okavango Delta is clear enough (15-20 feet) and cold enough (55-60°F).
When the water is cold, crocs like to sunbathe, so we will first see them on the surface. When they hear or see us arrive, they immediately dive for safety. However, being reptiles, the cold water makes crocs lethargic and slow.
Crocs are harmless underwater because their eyesight is poor — they evolved in murky water, never needing good eyesight. Instead, they have great sensors for touch. Since their eyesight is limited they cannot see us getting close.
Our guide Brad, is the best in the world at what he does. As a third generation Botswanan, he has been diving with crocs for over eleven years.
For this challenging operation, we set home base at the Nxamaseri Island Lodge, nestled at the edge of the main channel off the Okavango Delta.
The Nxamaseri Lodge is a unique African experience on an island in the permanent waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Small and exclusive it is one of the oldest in the delta, with six double in-suite chalets — each secluded by indigenous forest and each with a private deck overlooking the water. Teak walkways link the rooms to the main area.
General Itinerary
Day 1: DEPART your hometown for Johannesburg, South Africa.
Day 2 ARRIVE Johannesburg. Spend overnight at airport hotel.
Day 3: Fly from Johannesburg to Maun, Botswana. Connect with Charter flight to Nxamaseri lodge.
Day 4 – 9: Six days of extraordinary diving and adventure in the Okavango river with Nile Crocs.
Day 10 DEPART Nxamaseri by private charter to Maun and fly to Johannesburg. Connect to your flight to your next destination.
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Tour price includes:
- Eight nights hotel plus all meals
- Six days of exclusive diving and photo services with Brad and Amos
- All diving equipment, including tanks and weights
- Film permits, taxes and fees
- Excess gear transport, ground transport across Botswana
Not included in Tour Price:
- International flight
- Charter flight in Botswana
- Hotel overnight in Johannesburg
- Gratuities to crew
- Item of personal nature such as phone calls, laundry and drinks
- Items not mentioned above
Payment Policy & Deposit:
When we receive your deposit, with your confirmation we will send you a comprehensive and detailed Trip Preparation Bulletin about the experience and the destination. All flights and trip costs are subject to change without prior notice until your reservation is confirmed. All rates are quoted per person in US$, based on twin occupancy.
- A non-refundable deposit of one-third of the total trip price is required to secure a space on the Expedition.
- Full payment is due no later than 90 days before departure.
- We reserve the right to sell any space that is not paid in full by 60 days before departure.
- Refund is made if replacement was found less unrecoverable costs of sales, administration special promotion.
- Cancellation must be made in writing, 90 days before departure.
- No refund is made for unused part of the itinerary.
For payment, please mail your check to:
Big Animals Expeditions
2000 Broadway, Suite #1204
San Francisco, CA 94115
Information current as of January, 2012. Dates and prices may be subject to change without prior notice.
For Booking and/or further questions, please contact Amos:
Phone: (415) 923-9865
Toll free: 877-229-4253
Email: phototrips@biganimals.com
We look forward to your joining us on this adventure of a lifetime!
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