Botswana
Kalahari Plains Camp is still on track to open early December, and from an environmental point of view is looking outstanding.
A "Children's Tree house" is being built for kids to hang out in at Chitabe Camp. In the style of a "Robinson Crusoe tree house" the area will have a library full of African storybooks, as well as flora and fauna books, all geared for kids, along with comfy cushions on which to laze and read. Activities will include painting ceramics and fabric paints (all with animal themes), doing puzzles and learn about the area using seed pods, a 'spoor' sandpit and clay for moulding animals plus a CD player for listening to animal and bird calls.
Abu Camp is closed from January to mid-May for refurbishment of the main area, elephant boma and back of house. Additions include a library which will house all research material on elephants, a large pool and star beds for sleep-outs in the boma.
Jao Camp will be closed from 9 January to 11 March for major refurbishments, including rethatching the roofs of the main area and all the guest rooms. There is nothing quite like a beautiful newly thatched roof... The Jao Spa is being taken to the next level with the addition of a double treatment room and provision of some water therapies.
Zambia
At The River Club, the summer house/snooker room, the colonnade (covered walkway connecting the summer house to the main area) and the tennis pavilion are all complete. The tennis court is nearing completion; racquets and balls are supplied at the Club.
Selinda Canoe Trail completed its first season to much fanfare and rave reviews. Guests who experienced this once in a lifetime opportunity have spread the word quickly. The Selinda Canoe Trails has been listed in National Geographic Adventure's November issue as one of the "25 Best New Trips for 2010". The departure dates for next year have been confirmed so please join us for this truly authentic experience.
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