NAMIBIA AND BOTSWANA SAFARI
THE
NAMIBIA & BOTSWANA ADVENTURE
19
Days / 18 Nights Camping Safari
from
Windhoek in Namibia to Victoria Falls/Livingstone in Zambia
The highlights include the awe-inspiring dunes of the Namib Desert, the resort town of Swakopmund and the Cape Cross Seal Colony, the amazing rock engravings of Twyfelfontein and the shimmering pans of Etosha; with game-viewing in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve & Chobe National Park, Botswana; and of course the magnificent Victoria Falls.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS (Booked locally)
Quad-biking, sand-boarding & scenic flights from Swakopmund; panoramic
delta flight from Maun; white-water rafting, microlighting, bungi jumping
and abseiling at Victoria Falls.
Day 1: WINDHOEK
The day and evening is spent at leisure. We spend the night at Hotel Safari
to depart after breakfast on Day 2. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Days 2 & 3: 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 4: SWAKOP VALLEY - WELWITSCHIA
The Welwitschia is an unusual pre-historic plant, which is a dwarf tree
flourishing on the moisture of the Atlantic Coast. Our camp in the desert
under the bright stars of the Southern Hemisphere will create a lasting
impression.
Day 5: SWAKOPMUND
Swakopmund, is the principal resort of Namibia. This charming town is
surrounded by the Namib Desert. (Accommodation in bungalows with breakfast
only).
Day 6: SEAL COLONY - CAPE CROSS - TWYFELFONTEIN
The large colony of Cape fur seals (about 50 000) at Cape Cross is a very
impressive sight. 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.
Days 7 & 8: 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. 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 9: DAAN VILJOEN
Daan Viljoen, situated about 18km west of Windhoek, is well known for
it's diversity of birds with over 200 species recorded. Relax by the dam
or enjoy one of the many walking trails available.
Day 10: NORTHERN KALAHARI - GHANZI
The isolated farming town of Ghanzi in Botswana is our overnight stop
en route to the Okavango Delta.
Day 11: MAUN
We travel along the western side of the pan handle and arrive at the "gateway"
to the Okavango Delta and Moremi, Maun.
Days 12 & 13: OKAVANGO AREA OF MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
The reserve is situated in the northeastern 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.
Day 14: MAUN
We return to our camp near Maun in the late afternoon. An optional aerial
flight over the Okavango Delta is possible in the late afternoon (payable
locally).
Days 15 & 16: CHOBE RIVER - KASANE
Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. We
may see the herds of elephant drinking at the river during our afternoon
game-viewing cruise. (Early morning game-drive On option, payable locally).
Days 17 & 18: 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,
white-water rafting, river boarding, bunji jumping or a sunset cruise
on the Zambezi River.
Day 19: VICTORIA FALLS/ LIVINGSTONE
The safari ends after breakfast. The itinerary will depend on local conditions.
GRADING: Full Participation Safari.
Accommodation: 16 nights camping, 2 nights hotel/bungalow in Windhoek
and Swakopmund.
Meals: All meals when camping, except 1 dinner in Victoria Falls/ Livingstone,
breakfast only in Windhoek and Swakopmund.
Group Size: 10-20 participants.
Important: Not recommended to participants over 55 years.
Price Guide
19
Day Namibia & Botswana Adventure
Safari starts in Windhoek, Namibia and finishes
in Vic Falls/Livingstone, Zambia.
Price includes accommodation, meals, excursions and taxes.
Excluded are gratuities and alcoholic beverages.
Price Per Person Sharing
from £710.00
plus US$200.00 per person local payment
for departures between January and the end of June
(Excluding all flights to and from Africa)
Price
Per Person Sharing
from £825.00
plus
US$200.00 per person local payment
for departures between July and the end of December
(Excluding all flights to and from Africa)
To
check availability for this safari, please contact us on
UK
- 01995 679 776
International
- 44 1995 679 776
Priority is given to people who call us, due to
the number of e-mails we receive.
holidays@safari-africa.co.uk
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