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On this 21-day journey of contrasts, we will climb some of the highest sand dunes in the world, visit some of the best game reserves in Africa, including Etosha Pan and the flood plains of the Okavango River, and experience the mighty Zambezi River at the famous Victoria Falls. This is one of the most popular travel route in Southern Africa. On this safari we often go off the beaten track. Many of the areas visited do not have the infrastructure that you are accustomed to in Europe
Highlights:
South Africa
- Cape Town, with its well-known landmarks Table mountain and the Cape of Good Hope
Namibia
- Orange River canoeing through the harsh landscape of the Richtersveld
- The Fish River Canyon, the second largest of its kind in the world
- Experience the natural wonders of Sossusvlei, a dry desert lake surrounded by giant dunes
- Camping in the Namib-Naukluft Park, one of the biggest conservation areas in the world
- Swakopmund, a remote sea-side resort
- Damaraland with its desert-dwelling elephants
- Brandberg with some of the oldest bushman paintings in Southern Africa
- Etosha Pan National Park, one of the most ecologically important game reserves in the world with animals like lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, black rhino and big herds of antelopes
- Mahango Game Reserve with its lush vegetation, attracting an abundance of bird life and a variety of wild game, including hippos and crocodiles
- The Caprivi Game Reserve with its many elephants
- Explore the awe-inspiring wilderness area of the Okavango River in mokoros (local canoes)
Botswana
- Explore the floodplains of the Chobe National Park with its unparalleled wildlife
Zambia
- The unforgettable Victoria Falls at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe
Day 1: Cape Town - After the pick up from the airport we will show you Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, on a short city tour. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can visit Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Waterfront or relax on one of the beautiful beaches (entries at own expense).
Day 2: Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve - Today we take a leisurely drive to the Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern most point of Africa, where we go for an interesting hike. In the afternoon we show you some of the endangered African Penguins at Boulders Beach. We take a scenic drive along False Bay and Chapman’s Peak, where we have a good chance to see some Southern Right Whales (during spring time). B
Day 3: Cederberg - An early departure brings us to the Cederberg, a beautiful mountain wilderness area 3 hours north of Cape Town. We spend the afternoon on a hike to some bushman paintings. We will spend the night in simple cottages or Safari tents. BLD
Day 4: Oranje River - An early start takes us to the Orange River, which is the border river to Namibia. Here we spend one night on the banks of the river at a beautiful campsite. BL(D)
Day 5: Canoeing Trip through the Richtersveld, Fish River Canyon - Half a day can be spent river rafting (optional: 30 Euro, from 30.6.2010
40 Euro, approx. 3 hours) in the lunar landscape of the area along the Orange River. Experience the Richtersveld, a mountain desert with its unique landscape, fauna and flora. In the afternoon we visit the Fish River Canyon, which is the second largest of its kind in the world. Watching the sunset at the edge of the canyon is an unforgettable experience. Our accommodation is situated close to the canyon amongst beautiful dolorite hills and quiver trees . BL(D)
Day 6: Namib Desert - Long drive through one of the oldest and most spectacular deserts in the world - the Namib. We enjoy a picnic lunch en route under a camel thorn tree. The following 2 nights are spent at a beautiful lodge. BL(D)
Day 7: Sesriem and Sossusvlei - We spend the day exploring the Namib Desert, which boasts some of the largest sand dunes in the world (up to 300m). For the sunrise we make our way towards Sossusvlei, a dried out lake in the middle of the desert. The 3 hour hike is one of the highlights for keen photographers. We also visit Dead Vlei and the Sesriem Canyon. BL(D)
Day 8: Namib - Naukluft Park - We explore one of the biggest Nature Reserves in the world, the Namib - Naukluft Park Afterwards we make our way to Swakopmund where we spend the next 2 nights. BL
Day 9: Swakopmund - We have a full day in the holiday seaside resort of Namibia – Swakopmund. We have time to explore this idyllic “German” town by day and night. You can go shopping, relax on the beach or join some exciting activities like a boat trip to see dolphins and whales (dinner at a local restaurant at own expense). B
Day 10: Cape Cross and the White Lady at Brandberg - After breakfast we depart for Damaraland. This is one of the last areas of Africa where you can see elephants, black rhinoceros and giraffes outside of a national park. In the morning we visit one of the biggest cape fur seal colonies in the world at Cape Cross. 80 – 100,000 cape fur seals live in this little reserve. In the afternoon we hike to the White Lady, one of the most well known bushman paintings in Southern Africa. BLD
Day 11: Damaraland and Twyfelfontein - In the morning we will have the opportunity to view some of the most unique bushman etchings at Twyfelfontein. In the afternoon we visit the Burnt Mountain and the Petrified Forest. In this area we also often meet the interesting Herero and Ovahimba people. In this area we also often meet the interesting Herero and Ovahimba people. We stay 2 nights in a beautiful guest farm near the entrance of the Etosha Pan NP. BL(D)
Day 12 & 13: Etosha Pan National Park - A highlight of the tour! At over 22.000 km², Etosha Pan is one of the most important game reserves in the world. Here game drives and overnight stops are dictated by the movement of the many different animals like lions, leopards, cheetahs, black rhinos, elephants and big herds of antelopes. We spend the mornings and afternoons game viewing and bird watching. On day 13, after another game drive in Etosha Pan NP, we leave the park in the late afternoon and drive towards our next lodge. BLD
Day 14: Rundu - We make our way to Rundu.Here we have the opportunity to go for a sundowner cruise to Angola (10 Euro). Then the locals will demonstrate some tribal dancing and a scrumptious buffet meal will be prepared for us. BL(D)
Day 15 & 16: The Okavango River - Two nights are spent at the Okavango River area, which is one of the world's last natural wonders. We explore this waterway paradise with its unparalleled wildlife. A highlight is a full day excursion, starting at Popa Falls. We use mokoros (local canoes) to get into the pan handle swamps where we visit a local village. In the afternoon we visit Mahango Game reserve with its lush vegetation, a rich bird life and a variety of interesting game, including Sable and Roan antelope, elephant, hippo and crocodile. On one of the days we will also do a bird walk to explore the incredible bird life. (This excursion is at own expense, 80 Euro pp). BLD
Day 17: Caprivi Strip - We drive through the Caprivi Strip, a unique area with large herds of elephants. In the evening we reach Kasane in Botswana after an interesting drive through Chobe National Park. BL
Day 18: Chobe National Park - Today we have the option to go on a sundowner game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River and/or undertake a game drive in an open 4 x 4 vehicle through Chobe National Park. (35 Euro each or 50 Euro for both). BL
Day 19 & 20: Victoria Falls, Livingstone - An early departure takes us to the famous Victoria Falls, the adventure capital of Africa. Here you can take a walk in the nature reserve along the falls, try some optional White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping or take in the spectacular scenery on a helicopter flight (all optional). BL; B
Day 21: Tour ends after breakfast - A Transfer to Johannesburg or Cape Town can be booked
Transfer - On request:
Day 21: Palapye, Botswana.
We drive south to Botswana where we spend the night in Palapye. FM
Day 22: Johannesburg
Early departure to Johannesburg. We travel through the northern province. We spend the night in a hostel near the airport. F
Day 23: End of the African adventure and transfer to the airport.
Safari Facts
Price 2012: EUR 2390 Camping safari or EUR 2750 accommodated/lodge safari
Group Size: 6 to 16
Single Supplement: EUR 295/EUR 495
Start in Cape Town/South Africa
End in Livingstone (zambian side of the Victoria Falls)
Tour in english
Price includes
- Transport in reliable, comfortable vehicles
- Game Park entrance fees (except where indicated)
- Accommodation in Lodges/ Bungalows and Camps on dates with *
- Tent and bungalow accommodation on camping tours
- meals see program:
- (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- 20 x breakfast 16 x lunch 6 x dinner
- On arrival: Local payment of 80 Euro for 6 dinners at the Lodges (see D in brackets).
- Another 8 dinners are to be paid at the different restaurants
- All Camping Equipment, except sleeping bag and mattress (can be hired)
- Professional guide
Not included
- Flight
- Visa
- Travel Insurance (compulsory: luggage, accident and medical cover)
- Soft drinks, alcohol, tips and other personal expenses
- Okavango River excursion (80 Euro)
Departure Dates 2012 - Camping Safari and Accommodated Safari
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