Safari Africa - Southern Cross Adventure Safari



	*SOUTHERN AFRICA SAFARI* 22 DAY SOUTHERN CROSS ADVENTURE South Africa - Namibia - Botswana - Zimbabwe Kalahari - Fish River Canyon - Namib Desert - Swakopmund - Okavango area of Moremi Reserve - Makgadikgadi Pans - Chobe River - Victoria Falls An exciting itinerary for the adventurous traveller. This itinerary includes some of the major highlights of Southern Africa eg: The Fish River Canyon, dunes in the Namib Desert, the Okavango area of the Moremi Reserve, the Chobe River in Botswana and the Victoria Falls. *Important Notice:* Arrive the day before the safari departs - the transfer from the Airport to the Randburg Towers Hotel with your overnight accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis is included in the cost of the safari. Day 1: JOHANNESBURG - NORTHERN CAPE We depart at 06h30 from the Randburg Towers, in Randburg, north of Johannesburg and travel via Kuruman to install our camp near Vanzylsrus. Days 2 & 3: KGALAGADI TRANS FRONTIER PARK We make an early start for the drive to the Kgalagadi Trans Frontier Park, one of the most fascinating wilderness areas in Southern Africa. Travelling through the park we may encounter oryx, springbok, hartebeest, wildebeest and Kalahari lion. we follow the course of the Auob River to which the game is attracted. Days 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. Days 6 & 7: SESRIEM (NAMIB DESERT) Our journey takes us through the Namib Desert, a great wilderness, a vast, solitary place, harsh and primeval, the oldest desert on earth. The gigantic 275m high red and grey dunes are the highest in the world. The Namib Desert is extraordinary with over 200 species of beetles, scorpions, spiders, gecko, chameleons, crickets, wasps, lizards, moles, side-winder snakes, snake-eating eagles and jackals. Most of the creatures and plants depend on the mist from the Atlantic for survival. Day 8: THE RARE WELWITSCHIAS - MOON VALLEY - NAMIB DESERT The Welwitschia is an unusual prehistoric plant which is a dwarf tree flourishing on the moisture of the Atlantic Coast. Its lifespan is estimated at more than 1000 years. Our camp 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 has many buildings and houses dating back to the German colonial era. (Dinner and lunch are excluded). Day 10: WINDHOEK Windhoek, with its novel scenery of German architecture, activities and atmosphere is a city which can be visited throughout the year. Here we have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs and curios. Day 11: NORTHERN KALAHARI We travel over the difficult terrain of Kalahari Sand. The evening is spent enjoying the solitude and the remoteness of our bush camp. Day 12: MAUN - BOTSWANA We arrive at Maun the "gateway" to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Resurve. Here we prepare for the excursion into the Moremi Wildlife Reserve and organise food supplies. An optional aerial flight over the Okavango Delta is possible in the late afternoon (payable locally). Days 13 & 14: OKAVANGO AREA MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE We drive via South Gate to a camp in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve which is situated in the north eastern corner of the Okavango delta. We explore the area during early morning and late afternoon game drives. Day 15: MAUN We return to our remote camp near Maun in the late afternoon. We relax around the camp fire in the evening, under the bright stars of the Southern hemisphere. Day 16: CHOBE - BOTSWANA We camp on the banks of the Chobe River and relax around the fire that evening. Day 17: CHOBE RIVER - BOTSWANA We spend the day relaxing around the swimming pool before a sunset cruise on the Chobe River in the afternoon. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. In the evening we may see the herds of elephant drinking at the river during our afternoon cruise. Days 18 & 19: VICTORIA FALLS/ LIVINGSTONE We travel across the border to the Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and spectacular sights, where the waters of the mighty 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, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, white water rafting on the Zambezi, bungi jumping and riverboarding Day 20: NATA - MAKGADIKGADI We cross the border into Botswana and travel south in the direction of the Makgadikgadi. The pans are dry most of the year, except during the rainy season (Dec - Mar). If accessable we will drive to the edge of the pans. Day 21: BOTSWANA BORDER - MARTIN'S DRIFT We travel to the border of South Africa where we spend the night close to the Limpopo River. We enjoy our first night around the fire under the stars of the African sky. Day 22: JOHANNESBURG We return at +-16h00 to the Randburg Towers, in Randburg, Johannesburg. The itinerary will depend on local conditions and will sometimes run in reserves. 2004 Price Guide Departures between January and the end of June Safari costs £905.00 per person, with US$200.00 per person payable locally on the start date. Departures between July and the end of December Safari costs £1,050.00 per person, with US$200.00 per person payable locally on the start date. One set departure date available each month throughout the year. Price Excludes flights to, from and within Africa. 2004 Departure Dates 5th January to the 26th January 2nd February to the 23rd February 8th March to the 29th March 5th April to the 26th April 3rd May to the 24th May 7th June to the 28th June 1st July to the 22nd July 5th July to the 26th July 2nd August to the 23rd August 5th August to the 26th August 2nd September to the 23rd September 6th September to the 27th September 4th October to the 25th October 11th October to the 1st November 4th November to the 25th November 13th December to the 3rd January 2005 *Important Notice:* Arrive the day before the safari departs - the transfer from the Airport to the Randburg Towers Hotel with your overnight accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis is included in the cost of the safari. To check availability for this safari, please contact us at holidays@safari-africa.co.uk GRADING: Full Participation Safari Accommodation: 21 Nights camping. Meals: All meals when camping, except 1 dinner in Victoria Falls/ Livingstone & lunch and dinner in Swakopmund. Group Size: 6 - 20 participants. Important: Not recommended to participants over 45 years. PRICE INCLUDES: 21 nights camping with all meals, except 1 dinner in Victoria Falls & lunch and dinner in Swakopmund. PRICE EXCLUDES: Flights to, from and within Africa. · 1 dinner in Victoria Falls/Livingstone, lunch and dinner in Swakopmund, drinks, visas costs, airfare, airport tax, gratuities & personal expenses. · Departure subject to a minimum of 6passengers · Group size 6 - 20 passengers. · Local payment is payable to the guide on the day of departure.
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