The 22-day Southern Experience is an overland safari which takes you from Victoria Falls to Cape Town including the highlights of four countries: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
This is our most popular safari, and the best way to see the most spectacular features of Southern Africa. 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: Victoria Falls, Sunset cruise on the Chobe River in the Chobe National Park, Western Caprivi, Game Drive in Mudumo National Park, 2 nights in the Okavango Delta including Mokoro Experience, 3-nights in Etosha National Park including Game Drives, Himba Experience, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, 2-Day Orange River including canoeing, Cedarberg, Cape Town
Group Size: maximum 10 people
Safari Options
Fully Upgraded Safari: 21 nights accommodation in Chalets/Lodges or Tented Chalets
Upgraded Camping Safari: 11 nights accommodation Chalets/Lodges or Tented Chalets AND 10 nights camping in dome tents
Camping Safari: 17 nights camping in dome tents and 4 nights in Chalets/Lodges or Tented Chalets.
Departure Dates 2010
January: 29
February: 26
March: 26
April: 09/23
May: 14/21
June: 18
July: 02/16/30
August: 13/20
September: 02/17
October: 03/17/31
November: 05/19
December: 03
Tour itinerary:
DAY 1
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: Arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. We can arrange airport transfers on request. This afternoon is spent at your leisure for optional activities offered (own expense).
DAY 2
Depart Victoria Falls for Chobe National Park, Botswana: Early this morning we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided tour. A mid morning departure takes you from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe onto Botswana. The afternoon is spent on a sunset cruise game viewing in a part of Africa’s unspoilt wilderness, Chobe National Park. Chobe has an abundance of Game whose distinctive calls can be heard throughout the night. [BLD]
DAY 3
Eastern Caprivi, Namibia: Leaving Botswana, we drive through Chobe National Park 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 famous 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 4 & 5
Caprivi to Okavango Delta, Botswana: We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango 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 lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. [BLD, BLD]
DAY 6 & 7
Okavango Delta to Kavango River, Namibia: Leaving Botswana we make our way into Namibia and head along the Caprivi to Rundu and onto N’kwazi River Camp, which is on the bank of the Kavango River overlooking 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 8, 9 & 10
Etosha National Park, Namibia: The following morning we head off to Etosha National Park. We fill the next 2 days with game drives, which includes 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. [BLD, BLD, BLD]
DAY 11
Kamanjab – Himba Experience, Namibia: We leave the wild animals behind at Etosha and move onto the spectacular scenery of Twyfelfontein. On our way we visit the small German town of Outjo where we relax for a coffee break.
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
Petrified Forest and Brandberg (White Lady), Namibia: The Petrified Forest is next on the itinerary before reaching Twyfelfontein where we walk to visit the ancient bushman’s artwork carved and painted into the surrounding Mountains. After doing this walk we head to our camp at the foot of the Brandberg Mountains. [BLD]
DAY 13
Cape Cross Seal Colony and Swakopmund, Namibia: Today we walk and visit the famous ‘White Lady’ rock painting in Brandberg. We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Skeleton Coast on our way to Swakopmund we visit Africa’s largest seal colony at Cape Cross where zoom lenses and binoculars will definitely not be needed. [BL]
DAY 14
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 icy sea. [B]
Optional Excursions in Swakopmund:
Sand boarding
Sand boarding (stand up)
Fishing
Quad-biking
Sky Diving
Himba Visit – Scenic Flight (Full day excursion)
DAY 15
Namib Naukluft National Park and Kuiseb Canyon, Namibia: Today is spent exploring the barren, arid, and sometimes rocky landscape of the Namib Naukluft National park. Once we reach Hammerstein Lodge we camp in wide-open space under the countless stars. [BLD]
DAY 16
Sesriem & Sossusvlei, Namibia: We visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. There is an option of taking the shuttle into the dunes (optional cost of R95pp transfer from 2x4 parking to Sossusvlei/Dead vlei parking area). At sunset these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of more than 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 17
Fish River Canyon, Namibia: After a long drive we arrive at the Fish River Canyon and set up camp at Canon Road House. 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 18
The Orange River, Namibia: We leave Hobas in the morning for our camp on the banks of the Orange River, which makes up the South African – Namibian boundary. Here you can relax in the water that has supplied the region with its famous diamonds. [BLD]
DAY 19
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! [BLD]
DAY 20
West Coast of South Africa and the Namaqualand Flowers,
South Africa: We cross the border into South Africa and make our way down the coast. If you are traveling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers of the famous Namaqualand region. Before you know it we reach the Cedarberg Mountains, where we’ll spend our last night. [BLD]
DAY 21
Cedarberg Mountains / Cape Town, South Africa: A day drive through the mountains takes us to our final destination, Cape Town; we stop at the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to view Table Mountain across the Bay. [BL]
DAY 22
End of Tour: The tour ends after breakfast this morning. Airport transfers can be arranged on request. [B]
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices subject to currency fluctuations. Additional cost of ZAR 1950 per person, for Local Payment.
Fully Upgraded Version: USD 3400
Upgraded Camping Version: USD 2805
Camping Version: USD 2265
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
South Africa
Botswana
Namibia
Nature & Wildlife
Wildlife Viewing
National Parks
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