This elegant tented camp provides an oasis of comfort in a place of pristine beauty, a world where water and land are so intermingled that it is difficult to tell where one ends and the other begins.

Located on Chief's Island, once the private hunting reserve of the Batwana chiefs, Chief's Camp is part of the exclusive Mombo concession in the Moremi Game Reserve, an area considered the predator capital of Africa…lions, leopards, cheetah, painted dogs, hyenas and jackals abound along with elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and impala.

With wetland, forest, savannah and desert all in close proximity, Chief's Island is home to more than 400 different species of birds…marabou, open-bill, yellow-bill and saddle-bill storks…purple, goliath, grey, black-headed and squacco herons…egrets…pelicans… fish eagles…and the beautiful lilac-breasted roller.

Though remotely located in a wilderness area, guests do not sacrifice comfort for adventure. Chief’s Camp has 12 luxury en suite tents built on raised platforms, each with its own private viewing deck. The ensuite bathroom has two sinks and a waterfall shower. A raised boardwalk leads to the thatched open plan lounge/dining enclosure, bar and swimming pool. Fresh local produce highlights the delicious fusion of Western and African cuisine, accompanied by imported wines. The boma is the setting for pre-dinner drinks around the campfire and tasty local specialties.

Game viewing activities from Chief’s Camp include excursions in four-wheel-drive land cruisers, guided walks and, in season, mokoro (dugout canoe) trips along narrow Delta channels.

The best way to ensure that travellers enjoy the finest cruise experience on the Nile is to design, build and sail your own fleet of Nile ships - and that's just what Abercrombie & Kent has done.

Of the more than 200 cruisers now sailing the Nile, none surpass, in comfort, service or cuisine, A&K's own 'Sun Boat III.'

Born to sail the Nile
We began with a simple idea: to create spacious, technologically up-to-date and safety-conscious ships designed expressly for Nile cruising. No retrofits or renovations in our fleet: The A&K ships were born to sail the sunny Nile. 'Sun Boat III' has large, inviting lounges lined with windows so you can sightsee as you relax over a cool drink or a game of backgammon. On spacious sun decks atop each cruiser, comfortable lounge chairs surround plunge pools, perfect for a refreshing dip under brilliant Egyptian skies.

Exclusive A&K docking facilities at Luxor and Aswan ensure that our ships are always conveniently located and easy to board.

In touch on holiday
We make the most of modern technology to help you keep in touch with the world outside the Nile Valley. A&K's Nile fleet has on-board Internet access, satellite television connections, and daily deliveries of international newspapers.

Relax!
It's our policy to ensure that all travellers on board a Nile cruise enjoy their stay in peace and comfort. Mobile phone use is not allowed on board, and smoking is permitted only in designated areas of the outer deck.

Days 3–4: Bangkok
Spend two days in and out of the city. Explore Bangkok by boat, visiting the magnificent Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Make an early morning food offering to local monks. Travel outside of the city to the Prasart Museum for a private tour. The Peninsula Bangkok B

Day 5: Bangkok / Phnom Penh, Cambodia
This morning fly to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. After freshening up at your hotel, spend the afternoon at the Royal Palace, the National Museum and the dazzling Silver Pagoda. Raffles Hotel Le Royal B

Day 6: Phnom Penh / Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap for a first glimpse at the Angkor complex at romantic Ta Prohm. Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor B L

Day 7: Siem Reap
Today tour the two less-visited areas of the Angkor complex: Banteay Srei complex, renowned for its intricate pink sandstone carvings; and, 12th-century Banteay Samre. End the day with an unforgettable sunset view of Angkor Wat. Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor B L

Day 8: Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Begin your day at jungle-haunted Preah Khan Temple, followed by a stroll through the local market. Later, board your flight for Ho Chi Minh City. Park Hyatt Saigon B

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City
Explore the Cu Chi tunnel network, one of the most notorious battlefields during the Vietnam War. After lunch, tour the Presidential Palace and stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and the historical Central Post Office. Park Hyatt Saigon B

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City / Dalat
A morning flight brings you to the charming French colonial town of Dalat, home to many hill tribes, in a lush mountainous region that enjoys a cool climate year-round. Visit the summer palace and the beautiful Dalat Flower Garden, ending your day at the peaceful Truc Lam Thien Vien Pagoda. Sofitel Dalat Palace B

Day 11: Dalat
Spend a full day exploring Dalat. Sofitel Dalat Palace B

Day 12: Dalat / Hanoi
This morning, fly to Hanoi, capital of modern Vietnam. Travel by rickshaw through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter. The evening is at leisure. Hotel Sofitel Metropole B

Day 13: Hanoi
Weather permitting, take a helicopter to scenic Ha Long, “Bay of the Descending Dragon,” for a private cruise with lunch on board. Hotel Sofitel Metropole B L

Day 14: Hanoi
Today’s sightseeing reflects the cultural link between China and Vietnam. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s house, the Temple of Literature, the One Pillared Pagoda, Quanh Tanh Temple and the city’s Fine Arts Museum. Enjoy an evening performance of a traditional water puppet show. Hotel Sofitel Metropole B L

Day 15: Hanoi / Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok where the remainder of your day is at leisure. The Peninsula Bangkok B

Day 16: Bangkok / USA or Canada
Transfer to the airport to board your homebound flight. B