The 15-day Southern Skies is a camping safari through three countries: Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Travel from Victoria Falls to Swakopmund.
This popular safari starts at Victoria Falls, Zambia and ends in Swakopmund, Namibia. It is a perfect way to see the most spectacular features of Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, culture and natural beauty that cannot be compared.
Highlights: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Western Caprivi, Mudumo National Park, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Himba Village and Swakopmund.
Group Size: maximum 10 people
Safari Options:
Fully Upgraded Safari: 14 nights accommodation in Lodges, Chalets or Tented Chaltes
Upgraded Camping Safari: 9 nights accommodation in Lodges, Chalets or Tented Chaltes AND 5 nights camping in dome tents
Camping Safari: 11 nights camping in dome tents and 3 nights accommodation in Chalets, Lodges or Tented Chalets
Departure Dates 2009
January: 31 May: 09/23 September:05*/19*
February: 28 June: 20 October: 03/31
March: 27 July: 04* November: 14/21
April: 25 August: 01/22 December: 05
* - Guaranteed Departures
Tour Itinerary:
DAY 1: Victoria Falls, Zambia
Arrival at the Zambezi Waterfront. We can arrange airport transfers on request. This afternoon is spent at your leisure for optional activities offered at the Zambezi Waterfront.
DAY 2: Depart Victoria Falls for Chobe National Park, Botswana
A mid morning departure takes you from Livingstone in Zambia by ferry across the Zambezi and onto Botswana (1 hour). 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: Western 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 Etosha, 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. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque). (BLD x 2)
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 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 x 2)
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 x 3)
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 Namibian 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. (BL)
DAY 15: Swakopmund, Namibia
The tour finishes in the morning after breakfast. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price subject to currency fluctuations. Additional cost of ZAR 1500 per person for Local Payment.
Price Includes:
- All accommodation (2 nights in chalets, 11 nights camping)
- Experienced guide
- Full use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags)
- Transport in fully equipped safari vehicle
- Entrance fees to National Parks.
Price Excludes:
- Flights and transfers
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & laundry
- Drinks & tips.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zambia
Nature & Wildlife
Ecotourism
Wildlife Viewing
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