The jam-packed Northern Experience Upgraded Safari departs from Cape Town, ends at Victoria Falls and visits South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Discover the beauty of these countries while spending 9 nights in lodges and 10 nights camping.
This tour starts in Cape Town and ends at Victoria Falls. 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!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: 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 Citrusdal in the Cedarberg Mountains.
Citrusdal is a bustling rural village set amongst lush green citrus orchards.
Day 2: West Coast of South Africa to Orange River, South Africa. Traveling up the West Coast, we pass through some magnificent mountain ranges on our way to the Orange River. If you are traveling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers in the famous Namaqualand region.
Day 3: Canoeing on the Orange River, Namibia. The only traveling today is done in a canoe. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream – mind the rapids though!
Day 4: Ai-Ais Hot Springs and Hobas - Fish River Canyon, Namibia. A short drive takes us to Ai-Airs Hot Springs where, in winter, we stop and relax for lunch. After Lunch we head off to Hobas Camp further north in 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.
Day 5: Sossusvlei, Namibia. Moving inland we make our way to Sesriem, the gateway to the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei.
Day 6: Sesriem and Sossusvlei, Namibia. We visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. A drive into the dunes is also available (optional). At sunrise 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).
Day 7: 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.
Day 8: Swakopmund, 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.
Day 9: 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.
Day 10: 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.
Day 11: 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 sunsets and late into the night the group has the opportunity to watch animals drink at floodlit waterholes.
Days 12 - 13: 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 sunsets and late into the night the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole.
Days 14 - 15: 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.
Day 16 & 17: Kavango River to Okavango Delta, Botswana. We leave Namibia for Etosha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. We will be transferred to our camp in the Delta. The next 2 days are spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and speedboat. The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbecue).
Day 18: Western 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. Mudumo is home to herds of red lechwe and the occasional sitatunga, while spotted-necked otter, hippo and crocodile are also found in these fertile waterways.
Day 19: 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.
Day 20: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zambia. A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Livingstone in Zambia by ferry across the Zambezi. The tour finishes here where you will be dropped off at your lodge of choice. The Victoria Falls can be seen from Livingstone in Zambia.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price subject to currency fluctuations. Additional cost of ZAR 1950 for Local Payment.
Price Includes:
- Transport in fully equipped safari vehicle
- Experienced guide
- Accommodation (2 nights chalets, 17 nights camping)
- 19 breakfasts, 19 lunches, 15 dinners
- National Park entrance fees.
Price Excludes:
- Travel insurance
- Flights & transfers.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Zambia
Namibia
Botswana
Wildlife Viewing
Camping
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