Chobe 2001 - Travel to and from Kasane
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For dates and flight transfer information for International Theriological Congress, South Africa and IUPS, New Zealand - see bottom of page

There are a variety of options - some are explained here

NOTE: If you make your own travel arrangements there are some times you need to observe.

Arrive Vic Falls before 3 pm on August, 18 (for transfer)
Arrive Kasane (Chobe) before 5.30 pm August 18
Depart Kasane (Chobe) after 11 am August 24
If you need help with accommodation in Vic Falls contact Natural Events for discount deals at information@natural-events.com (see also the Pre & Post-Conference Safaris page for lodges at Vic Falls)

Pre & Post Conference SAFARI ROUTES suggestions to help with flight planning
Safari Botswana - pre- and post-conference
Safari Zimbabwe - post-conference
Safari Zimbabwe - pre-conference

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Direct travel to and from Chobe

For most delegates the most direct route to Kasane would normally be to fly into Johannesburg International Airport in South Africa and make an International transfer to Victoria Falls airport in Zimbabwe. Kasane is 85 km by road from Victoria Falls (95 km from VicFalls airport). There is a South African Airways flight each morning, with Air Zimbabwe and Comair for example (currently approx. $380 - 400 US) which is likely to be inadequate to transport all delegates without advance booking. In addition this would require staying an extra night in Kasane or overnight in Victoria Falls on August 24 (~ $165 US hotel), visa fee ($30 US) for non-Commonwealth passport holders, transfer to Kasane ($55 US), and $20 US departure tax from Vic' Falls. Flights between Harare and Vic Falls are currently priced from $300 US - Visa and transfer costs are the same.

If you need to over-night in Vic Falls let us know we can organise accommodation for all budgets - see the 'Vic Falls' page at: http://www.natural-events.com

The Executive has arranged for a same-day (August 18 departure) return charter flight from Jo'burg to Kasane (currently quoted at $475 US including airport - lodge transfers) that would provide an overall cost saving and reduce the journey time for international delegates by one day at the start and one day at the end of the meeting. A day trip to Vic Falls will be available from Kasane during the meeting (see Sunday activities).

BOTTOM LINE - if you don't take the charter flight you'll very likely need at least one extra night in Kasane or Vic Falls.

NOTE: We have arranged for one-way charters (at 50% of the return cost) for delegates who:
A) wish to travel to Botswana before August 18 but return by Charter to Jo'burg on August 24 by direct charter
B) wish to travel from Jo'burg to Kasane on August 18 by direct charter but remain in Botswana/Zimbabwe after the meeting

FLIGHT EXAMPLES. Based on the situation during August 2000.

Travel with QANTAS is $161 US more to fly Sydney - Vic Falls, compared to Sydney - Jo'burg/Harare. However, the flights arrive in Harare and Jo'burg in the evening and would mean leaving a day early, a night in a hotel or at the airport, travel to Vic Falls the next morning and then transfer to Botswana - ugh! Consider QANTAS to Singapore and SINGAPORE AIRLINES to Jo'burg - gets in early on Saturday morning. Also see routes, times and costs for South African Airways. See from SYDNEY below

Travel with British Airways is currently quoted as £771 London - Vic-Falls and; £535 London - Jo'burg, almost exactly $400 US difference. This flight will get you to Vic Falls on August 18 in time to transfer to Kasane.
If you need to over-night in Vic Falls let us know we may be able to get you cheaper accommodation
Virgin also fly to Jo'burg these days!

Travel with Lufthansa code shares with South African Airways and United Airlines, and prices seem similar. The problems of over-nighting as for British Airways.

From Frankfurt the cheapest flight to Vic Falls is currently about $1513 US (mixing S.African, Air Zim and Lufhansa) and about $998 US to Jo'burg. A whopping difference of $515 US.

From London the cheapest flight to Vic Falls is currently about $1231 US (mixing British Airways and Virgin Atlantic) and about $858 US to Jo'burg (Virgin Atlantic).

From Atlanta the cheapest flight to Vic Falls is currently about $2233 US (mixing British Airways, Delta, KLM and S.Africa) and as low as $1762 US to Jo'burg (Delta and Sabena Airlines).

From Sydney the cheapest flight to Vic Falls is via Singapore and currently about $2002 US and $1610 US to Jo'burg. Look HERE for detailed cost and routing example

Travel via Harare as an economy?
Most International Airlines fly into Harare in Zimbabwe but usually via Johannesburg. Travel from Johannesburg to Vic Falls is not usually discounted as part of an International Ticket - it's a far too popular and underserviced route. Flights to Harare may be discounted, as part of an International Ticket, and cheaper than direct to Vic Falls. A transfer from Harare to Vic Falls is required. Hire car is an option or an internal Flight with Air Zimbabwe ($300 US in 2000). Road transfer from Vic Falls to Kasane is then required. All the problems with Visa and Hotel costs remain. This option appears superior to the charter flight or flights into Vic Falls only if you intend to visit Zimbabwe as part of a pre- or post-conference tour.

Flying to Harare may be an economy if you are planning a pre or post conference safari in Zimbabwe that has Harare and one end and Vic Falls at the other. See Zimbabwe Safaris at http://www.natural-events.com

Day trips to Vic Falls can be arranged from Kasane, either on the Sunday for all delegates or on any day for accompanying persons (assuming the mininum number of people are interested).

Travel via Victoria Falls

AND

Travel with pre- or post-meeting tours within Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and/or northern Namibia
(for pre-/post tours within South Africa the Charter flight connection to Kasane is recommended)

Pre- and Post-Conference Safaris are very likely to originate from Vic Falls (or can be so arranged). Many of the Safari & Lodge options offered by Natural Events include transfers from Vic Falls. We are currently attempting to arrange one-way charters direct Kasane-Jo'burg and Jo'burg-Kasane allowing delegates to fly one-way between Jo'burg and Vic Falls or Jo'burg and Maun (or the reverse). Scheduled flights in southern Africa are usually about 55 - 60% of the return flight price.

SEE FLIGHT examples above

SPECIAL OFFERS

Air Botswana to fly into Kasane from Maun three times each week and into Victoria Falls three times each week. Air Botswana have arrangements with several International Airlines to fly into Gaborone but these all seem to be via Johannesburg. Thus Jo'burg - Gabarone - Maun - Kasane!

NOTE: If you arrange for flights into and out of Kasane and need extra nights accommodation please contact the Executive.

Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is not only a top spot for starting/concluding tours but is comfortable driving distance to Kasane (Chobe). The Executive have arranged for a road transfer to and from Vic Falls on the afternoons of Saturday 18, August and of Friday 24, August.

NOTE: If you need a transfer at some other time please contact the executive. Otherwise, companies such as United Touring Company (UTC) can provide tranfers on an ad hoc basis. UTC have an office in Vic Falls townsite around the corner next to the 'Wimpy Burger' bar, just up the road from the Post Office. They also have a desk down the hallway to the right of the reception/lobby in the Victoria Falls Hotel.

Most International Airlines fly into Harare but again usually via Johannesburg.

If you are planning only a short stay in Zimbabwe we can help you with accommodation in Victoria Falls, and help you plan overnight visits to nearby lodges and National Parks

Self-drive - see 'TIPS' page

Delegates attending the Theriological Congress in the week before Chobe 2001 or the IUPS meeting in the week after are advised to consult the 'Charter Flight' page.