DAY 1: CAPE TOWN - SPRINGBOK

We depart at 06h30 from the Breakwater Lodge and travel through Namaqualand to install our camp at Springbok.

 

DAY 2/3: ORANGE RIVER

Our campsite is situated on the banks of the Orange River, on the border between South Africa and Namibia. Here you have the option of a canoe excursion on the Orange River (optional extra).

 

DAY 4/5: FISH RIVER CANYON

The Canyon is one of the most staggering sights in Africa (second in size to the Grand Canyon of America). We set up camp near the Canyon and explore the area in the late afternoon and early morning when the colours and shadows of the Canyon are at its best.

 

DAY 6/7: SESRIEM/ SOSSUSVLEI - NAMIB DESERT The Namib Desert is a great wilderness, a vast solitary place, harsh and utterly primeval, the oldest desert on earth. The gigantic 275m high red and grey dunes are the highest in the world.

 

DAY 8: WINDHOEK

Windhoek, with its novel scenery of German architecture, activities and atmosphere is a city which can be visited throughout the year.

 

DAY 9: SWAKOPMUND

Swakopmund, with its German colonial atmosphere is the principal resort of Namibia. This charming town is surrounded by the Namib Desert.

 

DAY 10: SEAL COLONY - CAPE CROSS - WELWITSCHIAS - TWYFELFONTEIN

The large colony of Cape fur seals (about 50 000) at Cape Cross is a very impressive sight. The Welwitschia is an unusual pre-historic plant which is a dwarf tree flourishing on the moisture of the Atlantic Coast. Its lifespan is estimated at more than 1000 years. Twyfelfontein "Fountain of Doubt" possibly has the most spectacular collection of rock paintings and engravings in Africa. Other attractions include the Petrified Forest which has a large number of fossilised tree trunks, the Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes.

 

DAY 11/12: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

This park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa. The pan itself is a vast shallow depression 139km by 50km. It is a ghostly white lake, dazzling with heat waves and mirages for most of the year. Thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion, elephant etc are attracted to the area. The birdlife is prolific with 326 recorded species. We relax around the swimming pool and enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives.

 

DAY 13: OKAVANGO/ POPA FALLS

Numerous African Villages are established on the riverbank. The pleasant rest camp of Popa Falls is situated on the banks of the Okavango.

 

DAY 14: MAUN

We travel along the western side of the pan handle and arrive at the "gateway" to the Okavango and Moremi, Maun. An optional aerial flight over the Okavango Delta is possible in the late afternoon (payable locally).

 

DAY 15/16: OKAVANGO AREA OF MOREMI

The reserve is situated in the north eastern corner of the Okavango Delta. It is a wilderness area of great beauty with rich green vegetation, palm trees, teeming with bird life and a vast population of wild animals. We spend our time exploring the reserve and looking for animals during game drives.

 

DAY 17: MAUN

We return to our camp near Maun in the late afternoon. We relax around the campfire in the evening.

 

DAY 18: NATA - MAKGADIKGADI

We drive to Nata on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans.

 

DAY 19: CHOBE RIVER - KASANE

Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. In the evening we may see the herds of elephants drinking at the river during our afternoon cruise.

 

DAY 20/21: VICTORIA FALLS/ LIVINGSTONE

The Victoria Falls are without doubt one of the greatest and most unforgettable scenic spectacles, where the waters of the Zambezi River tumble down in continuous thunder. The days are spent at leisure allowing time for the various optional excursions:- a flight over the Falls in a microlight, whitewater rafting, river boarding, bunji jumping or a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

 

DAY 22: VICTORIA FALLS/ LIVINGSTONE

Transfer to Livingstone Airport or Air Zimbabwe office in Victoria Falls. An airport shuttle bus is available between the Air Zimbabwe office and Victoria Falls airport (at your own expense).

The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

 

ITINERARY: Victoria Falls to Cape Town

Day 1/2 : Victoria Falls/ Livingstone (days at leisure)

Day 3 : Chobe River

Day 4 : Nata/ Makgadikgadi

Day 5 : Maun

Day 6/7 : Okavango area of Moremi

Day 8 : Maun

Day 9 : Okavango - Popa Falls

Day 10/11 : Etosha National Park

Day 12 : Twyfelfontein

Day 13 : Cape Cross - Swakopmund

Day 14 : Windhoek

Day 15/16 : Sesriem/ Sossusvlei - Namib Desert

Day 17/18 : Fish River Canyon

Day 19/20 : Orange River

Day 21 : Springbok

Day 22 : Cape Town +-17h00

GRADING: Full Participation Safari.

Accommodation: 21 Nights camping.

Meals: All meals when camping, except 1 dinner in Victoria Falls/ Livingstone.

Group Size: 10-20 participants.

Transfers: Private transfers are available in Cape Town (+-USD15 p/p) on request.

Important: Not recommended to participants over 45 years.

PRICE INCLUDES:

· 21 Nights Camping, all meals except 1 dinner at Victoria Falls

PRICE EXCLUDES:

· Flights to, from and within Africa.

· 1 Dinner in Victoria Falls/Livingstone, drinks, mineral water, visa, and airport tax. gratuities.

· Excursions and entrances in Victoria Falls/Livingstone gratuities and personal expenses

· Minimum of 10

· Groups of 10 - 20

· Local payments

· 6 to 16 passengers per vehicle with 2 vehicles travelling together on certain departures