This tour starts in Cape Town and ends at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, culture and natural beauty that cannot be compared. This entire region is magical, and unlike any other part of the world!
Highlights: Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Himba Experience, Etosha National Park, Okavango Delta, Western Caiprivi, Mudumo National Park, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls.
Group Size: maximum 10 people
Type of Safari: Semi-participation camping safari,
Accommodation: Value for money fully equipped camping
The tour can be booked in three different options:
Small Group Camping Safari with 17 nights camping and 4 nights accommodated
Small Group UPgraded Camping Safari with 10 nights camping and 11 nights accommodated
Small Group fully Upgraded Safari with 21 nights in fixed accommodation.
Departure Dates 2010
January: 19
February: 16/23
March: 02/16
April: 06/13
May: 11/25
June: 08/22
July: 06/13/27
August: 10/24
September: 07/21
October: 07/14/28
November: 09/23
December: 22
Tour Itinerary:
DAY 1
Cape Town, South Africa: Arrival in Cape Town. You have the remainder of the day at leisure.
DAY 2
Cape Town to Cedarberg Mountains, South Africa: An early start from the Lady Hamilton Hotel takes us to the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to have a last look at Table Mountain across the bay. After lunch we head for the Cedarberg Mountains, bypassing Citrusdal, a bustling rural village set amongst lush green citrus orchards. [BLD]
DAY 3
West Coast of South Africa to Orange River, South Africa: Travelling up the West Coast, we pass through some magnificent mountain ranges on our way to the Orange River. If you are travelling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers in the famous Namaqualand region. [BLD]
DAY 4
Canoeing on the Orange River, Namibia: The only travelling today is done in a canoe. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream – mind the rapids though! [BLD]
DAY 5
Fish River Canyon, Namibia: Today we head off to Canon Road House close to the Fish River Canyon. Later in the evening we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the Canyon. [BLD]
DAY 6
Sossusvlei, Namibia: Moving inland we make our way to Hammerstein Lodge, which is close to the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. [BLD]
DAY 7
Sesriem and Sossusvlei, Namibia: We visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. A drive into the dunes is also available (optional cost of R120pp transfer from 2x4 parking to Sossusvlei/Dead vlei parking area). At sunset these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). [BLD]
DAY 8
Namib Naukluft National Park & Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund, Namibia: The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park and the Kuiseb Canyon on our way to Swakopmund. [BL]
DAY 9
wakopmund, Namibia: We have the opportunity to explore this quaint German town by day and night. There are a number of activities to enjoy here; sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You may even dare to brave the Atlantic sea. [BL]
Optional Excursions in Swakopmund:
Sand boarding
Sand boarding (stand up)
Fishing
Quad-biking
Sky Diving
Himba Visit – Scenic Flight (Full day excursion)
DAY 10
Cape Cross Seal Colony and Brandberg, Namibia: We follow the barren Atlantic Coast line on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Africa’s largest seal colony after lunch. Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind we head inland across the desert planes for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. Either this afternoon or the next morning we walk up a valley on Brandberg and visit the famous ‘White Lady’ rock painting. [BLD]
DAY 11
Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest and Himba Village, Namibia: An early morning start takes us from Brandberg to our first stops at Twyfelfontein and Petrified Forest. Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. [BLD]
DAY 12
From Kamanjab to Etosha National Park, Namibia: After our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to the land of the big five – Etosha National Park Lunch is eaten close to the small German town of Outjo where we relax and have the opportunity to visit an Internet cafe. Our final destination for the day is Etosha. As the sun sets and late into the night, the group has the opportunity to watch animals drink at floodlit waterholes. [BLD]
DAYS 13 & 14
Etosha National Park, Namibia: We fill the next 2 days with game drives, including evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have the opportunity to take game drive at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in the swimming pool or as the sun sets, and late into the night, the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole. [BLD, BLD]
DAY 15 & 16
Etosha to Kavango River, Namibia: Leaving Etosha we head to Rundu and onto n’Kwazi River Camp, which is on the banks of the Kavango River over looking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening as well as visiting a local village are optional or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sunsets. [BL, BL]
DAY 17 & 18
Kavango River to Okavango Delta, Botswana: We leave Namibia for Etsha 13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. We will be transferred to our camp in the Delta. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lakelets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque). [BLD, BLD]
DAY 19
Eastern Caprivi, Namibia: Leaving Botswana, we drive up the Western border of the Okavango Delta before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to the Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. [BLD]
DAY 20
Chobe National Park, Botswana: The next morning we depart from Camp Kwando, head along the Caprivi and cross the border back into Botswana to drive through Chobe National Park to our camp on the Chobe River. In the afternoon you will go on a sunset cruise along the banks on the Chobe National Park. We spend the night camping on the banks of the Chobe River listening to the calls of Africa. [BLD]
DAY 21
Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. In the afternoon we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided tour. The tour finishes at Lokuthula Lodges in the afternoon. [B]
DAY 22
End of tour: The tour ends after breakfast this morning. We can arrange an airport transfer on request (own expense). We hope to welcome you on one of our African adventures soon. [B]
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price subject to currency fluctuations. Additional cost of ZAR 1950 for Local Payment.
Price Includes:
Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), 21 breakfasts, 19 lunches, 15 dinners, coffee/tea with the meals, transport on the tour, 4 nights in chalets and 17 nights camping, activities as per itinerary, game drives as per itinerary.
Price Excludes:
Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour, optional activities, accommodation, all drinks, tips and curios, all personal expenses.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Zimbabwe
Namibia
Botswana
Nature & Wildlife
Wildlife Viewing
National Parks
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