Honey, were going on safari! T he knot is tied: her family are now your in-laws. Why not use your honeymoon to get some last minute experience with wild animals? If the thought of clichd destinations such as the Caribbean, the Seychelles or the US bores you, a safari honeymoon to Botswana may be more your style. The Victoria Falls and Botswana Honeymoon at GoHop.ie is perfect for adventurous couples who want to try something a little different. The eight-day, seven-night itinerary is packed with stunning scenery, exotic animals and one of the worlds largest waterfalls. Right from the very first day, having set up camp (in your hotel), couples will get the chance to explore Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, where millions of litres of the Zambezi River fall more than 100m every second. After breakfast on day two and three, its off to the Chobe region in northern Botswana. Chobe National Park is rich in wildlife and boasts Africas largest concentration of elephants. There you can enjoy guided game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles, game viewing and sunset cruises by motorboat. Its an early start on days four and five for a morning safari in search of the Big Five (thats lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos and elephants, to me and you). After checking out of the Chobe Lodge, a short transfer drive will get you to the Kasane Airport in time for the light aircraft flight to the Savute area the western corner of the Chobe National Park. The Savute is famous for its predators, especially its resident lion and hyena populations. Savute Marsh has been dry for more than 20 years, however it is still a wildlife haven and during the rainy season thousands of animals move in to feed on the lush grass. While there, youll also get to visit to the ancient San or Bushmen rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills. The following couple of days start with a flight in a light aircraft to the Okavango Delta; a unique wetland area and home to a massive concentration of animals and birdlife which you can explore via mokoro (dugout canoe), motorboat and guided nature walks, allowing you to get up-close and personal with some of the larger species that inhabit this water wilderness. Cruise Worldwide Cruising with American Holidays Details: Seven-night Western Mediterranean Fly/Cruise. Onboard Norwegian Cruise ship, the Norwegian Gem. Departing: November 15. Ref 570659 Price: 645 per person including flights Contact: American Holidays, Tel: (01) 433 1030 Winter Sun Details: Seven nights in three-star Oasis Dunas Aparthotel, Corralejo, Fuerteventura. Departing December 6 Price: 295 per two persons sharing Contact: Panorama, Tel: (01) 478 1544 Australia Stay Down Under for less this autumn. Price: Get up to 30 per cent off hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Details: Book and travel to Oz or New Zealand before November 2 and get up to 30 per cent off hotel rooms in the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne and Auckland in New Zealand. Contact: Log on to www.lastminute.com 18 metrolifeextra Tuesday, October 27, 2009 TRAVEL DEALS OF THE WEEK Safari honeymoons: ROSS McDONAGH looks at the options in the unusual destination of Botswana On day eight, there is time for one last morning safari before bidding farewell and flying back to Maun Airport. When packing, your camera and video camera should be the first two things in your suitcase. Bring long pants (especially in winter), short pants (all year round) and long-sleeved shirts (not all the wildlife is big, furry and cute some of it is small, malicious, and biting). Binoculars, hat or cap, sun screen, comfortable walking shoes, and swimwear are all essential too. The GoHop package includes all accommodation, meals and drinks while on safari, activities, park entrance fees, charter flights and transfers, but not your return flights from Ireland. Packages can be tailor made, and start from just over 2,000. lastminute.comhotels flights holidays citybreaks metro extralife OutofOfficeToadvertise call(01)6375979 index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html