Safari Africa - The Great Trek Safari



	*SOUTHERN AFRICA SAFARI* 23 DAY GREAT TREK SAFARI South Africa - Namibia - Botswana - Zimbabwe Victoria Falls to Cape Town or Cape Town toVictoria Falls Highlights Cape Town - Namaqualand - Fish River Canyon - Sesriem Namib Desert Seal Colony - Swakopmund - Welwitschias - Spitzkoppe - Twyfelfontein Etosha Popa Falls - Okavango area of Moremi - Caprivi - Chobe River - Victoria Falls Day 1: CAPE TOWN The "Mother City" lies in a spectacular setting between Table Mountain and Table Bay. The day is spent at leisure. At +-18h00 you are met by your guide at the Breakwater Lodge. Feel free to explore the bustling waterfront. Accommodation is on a bed & breakfast basis only (lunch and dinner for own expense). Day 2: CAPE TOWN - TABLE MOUNTAIN - NAMAQUALAND We leave our hotel early on an excursion up Table Mountain (weather permitting) and to the Cape Of Good Hope (weather permitting). In the early afternoon we take the road to Namaqualand and install our camp in the little town of Clanwilliam (breakfast & dinner included; lunch for own expense). Days 3 & 4: 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 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. Days 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: SWAKOP VALLEY - WELWITSCHIA 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 1.000 years. Our camp in the desert under the bright stars of the Southern Hemisphere will create a lasting impression. Day 9: SWAKOPMUND/ WALVIS BAY 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 - 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 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: WINDHOEK Windhoek, with its novel scenery of German architecture, activities and atmosphere is a city which can be visited throughout the year. Day 14: NORTHERN KALAHARI - GANZI The isolated farming town of Ghanzi in Botswana is our overnight stop en route to the Okavango Delta. Day 15: MAUN We travel along the western side of the pan handle and arrive at the "gateway" to the Okavango Delta and Moremi, Maun. An optional aerial flight over the Okavango Delta is possible in the late afternoon (payable locally). Day 16/17: 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 18: MAUN We return to our camp near Maun in the late afternoon. We relax around the campfire in the evening. Day 19: NATA - MAKGADIKGADI We drive to Nata on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Day 20: 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. Days 21 & 22: 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 23: VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE The safari ends after breakfast at +- 10am. The itinerary will depend on local conditions. The itinerary will depend on local conditions. Price Guide Departures between January and the end of June Safari costs £783.00 per person, with US$180.00 per person payable locally on the start date. Departures between July and the end of December Safari costs £913.00 per person, with US$180.00 per person payable locally on the start date. Set Departure Itinerary. Price Excludes flights to, from and within Africa. To check availability for this safari, please contact us at holidays@safari-africa.co.uk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *2004 - 25 Day Great Trek* Click Here for further Prices and Departure Dates 2003 Departure Dates NORTHBOUND SAFARI Cape Town to Vic Falls 6th January to the 28th January 27th January to the 18th February 8th February to the 2nd March 3rd March to the 25th March 8th March to the 30th March 31st March to the 22nd April 5th April to the 27th April 28th April to the 20th May 10th May to the 1st June 2nd June to the 24th June 2nd July to the 23rd July 9th July to the 30th July 30th July to the 20th August 20th August to the 10th September 3rd September to the 24th September 17th September to the 8th October 8th October to the 29th October 29th October to the 19th November 5th November to the 26th November 12th December to the 2nd January 2004 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOUTH BOUND SAFARI - Victoria Falls to Cape Town ITINERARY: Victoria Falls to Cape Town Day 1/2: Victoria Falls/ Livingstone (days at leisure) Day 3/4: Chobe River Day 5: Nata/ Makgadikgadi Day 6: Maun Day 7/8: Okavango area of Moremi Day 9: Maun Day 10: Ganzi - Nothern Kalahari Day 11: Windhoek Day 12/13: Etosha Day 14: Twyfelfontein Day 15: Swakopmund Day 16: Swakop Valley Day 17/18: Sesriem Day 19: Fish River Canyon Day 20: Orange River Day 21: Clanwilliam Day 22: Cape Town (Hotel accommodation) Day 23: After an early morning visit to Table Mountain, the tour ends. 2003 Departure Dates SOUTH BOUND SAFARI Vic Falls to Cape Town 5th July to the 27th July 12th July to the 3rd August 9th August to the 31st August 6th September to the 28th September 13th September to the 5th October 13th December to the 4th January 2004 GRADING: Full Participation Safari. Accommodation: 22 Nights camping. Meals: All meals when camping, except 1 dinner in Victoria Falls/ Livingstone. Group Size: 6 - 20 participants. Important: Not recommended to participants over 55 years. PRICE INCLUDES: 22 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, Local payments. Minimum of 6 people Maximum Group size of 20 participants with 6 to 16 passengers per vehicle with 2 vehicles travelling together on certain departures.
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