Wild deserts, mountains & coast of Namibia. Island camping in the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls - Africa's greatest spectacle. 'Spice Island' Zanzibar & big game encounters in Etosha & Chobe NP.
Daily Highlights(as covered by Fully Inclusive Local Payment) 01 Depart Cape Town, Township Tour LD 02 Gariep (Orange) River BLD 03 Fish River Canyon, Namibia BLD 04 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD 05 Swakopmund B 06 Swakopmund B 07 Spitzkoppe BLD 08 Cheetah Park BLD 09 Estosha National Park, Game Drives BLD 10 Estosha National Park, Game Drives BLD 11 Windhoek BL 12 Kalahari, Bushman walk, Botswana BLD 13 Maun BLD 14 Okavango Delta, Mokoro & walking safari wilderness experience BLD 15 Maun BLD 16 Kasane, Fish Eagle Cruise BLD 17 Chobe National Park, Morning Game Drive BLD 18 Waterfront, Livingstone, Zambia B 19 Waterfront, Livingstone, Zambian Victoria Falls Visit B 20 Waterfront, Livingstone B 21 Waterfront, Livingstone B 22 Kafue River Cruise & Village BLD 23 Lusaka BLD 24 Chipata BLD 25 Lilongwe, Livingstonia Beach BLD 26 Malawi Beach BLD 27 Malawi Beach, Cultural Village Walk BLD 28 Chitimba BLD 29 Tanzania Border, Iringa BLD 30 Mikumi NP, Dar es Salaam BLD 31 Ferry to Zanzibar B 32 Zanzibar B 33 Zanzibar B 34 Zanzibar B 35 Ferry to Dar es Salaam D
Day 1 – 7 We begin our safari with a township tour in cosmopolitan Cape Town. We then travel north to camp beside the beautiful Orange (Gariep) River. In Namibia we enjoy awesome views over the dramatic Fish River Canyon and climb the world’s highest dunes in the Namib Naukluft Park. We relax for a few days and enjoy adventure activities on offer in the coastal town of Swakopmund – try skydiving, quad-biking or just soak up the atmosphere in one of Swakopmund’s many fine cafes.
Day 8 – 12 Leaving the coastal town of Swakopmund we head for Damaraland and camp amongst the eerie rock formations at Spitzkoppe then to the Cheetak Park before arriving in Etosha National Park to glimpse Namibia’s wildlife drinking at its year-round waterholes. Heading into Botswana we then take a cultural bushman walk to learn about life in the Kalahari.
Day 13 - 15 We embark on an exciting wilderness experience, camping amongst the tranquil islands and watery channels of the Okavango Delta. By day we game view on foot and from our relaxing mokoro canoes. Camping in Africa is a unique experience and at night, with nothing but the nocturnal sounds of the African bush, it offers a wonderful opportunity to be at one with nature.
Day 16 – 21 Continuing to Chobe National Park, we have the opportunity to game drive amidst beautiful scenery and relax on a sunset River Cruise. We hope to see the African fish eagle and perhaps also elephant hippo and buffalo coming to the river to drink. From Chobe we cross into Zambia and arrive at our camp on the banks of the Zambezi, near Livingstone. We visit Victoria Falls and take time out to enjoy this, Africa’s ‘Adventure Capital’. Optional activities here include white water rafting, bungy jumping, scenic flights and elephant back safaris!
Day 22 – 34 From Livingstone we drive north, pausing at the Kafue River for a cruise and visit to a local village. Continuing via Lusaka and Lilongwe we reach Lake Malawi for a day or two on the beach. There’s also the opportunity to meet the Malawi people, some of the friendliest in Africa, on a village walk. Crossing the border into Tanzania we hit the coast, passing by the Mikumi National Park to the bustling capital Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam we catch a ferry to Zanzibar - the ‘Spice Island’. This was once one of the most important centres on the East African coast – a centre of slaving and spices, and the base for many of the great 19th century explorers – David Livingstone, John Hanning Speke, Richard Burton and others. Time here is yours to enjoy at leisure. ‘Stone Town’ is the capital and entry point into the island and most people choose to spend at least one night here to explore the alleys, markets and architecture of the town – but then to venture a little farther afield to the north (or the east) coast to palm-fringed beaches and the warm blue ocean for some ‘serious’ relaxation.
NB As we leave the truck on the mainland, basic tourist class accommodation on Zanzibar is included in the Local Payment but for the sake of flexibility meals are left for your own account. Typically we spend one night in Stone Town and the next two nights in the north of the island at one of the beaches. Your tour leader will be available to assist if you experience any problems but there are no set activities - the time is entirely at leisure
Day 35 Finally we return to ‘Dar’ and our beachside campsite, where our tour ends. (You may prefer to finish your tour on Zanzibar and remain there a few days. There are regular flights to Nairobi and from there you can connect beyond).
Age: Our tours are designed to meet the expectations of adults in the 18-39 age bracket. If you are older, please enquire and one of our friendly consultants to ensure that you book a tour suited to your expectations
Price: Low Season GB£ 1295 plus Basic Local Payment - Mandatory = US1090 which includes
Food & Camping Township Tour Sosusvlei Dunes Fish River Canyon Etosha National Park Bushman Walk Cheetah Park Okavango Delta Victoria Falls Visit Zanzibar Return Ferry and accommodation Kafue River Excursion
Optional Activities & Excursions:
Wine tasting US$10 Orange River canoe US$40 Quad Biking US $ 80 Tandem Skydive US$ 260 Swakpopmund Township Tour US $ 60 Okavango Delta scenic fligh US$ 350 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$ 130 White water rafting US$195 Helicopter/Microlight flights US$ 155 Livingstone Game Walk US$ 95 Lion Encounter US$150 Malawi village walk US$ 4 Malawi Horse Riding US$ 65 Livingstonia Day Hike US$ 5 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$25 Scuba Diving US$150
Included in Price: Fully equipped safari vehicle, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress, meals as indicated, Malawi cultural village walk and Bushman paintings visit.
Not Included: Local Payment excursions, visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, sleeping bag, optional activities, tips, drinks, items of a personal nature and Zanzibar meals (3 nights).
