This exciting 22 day camping safari runs through four
countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and
Zimbabwe, with fantastic wildlife and unmatched
scenery. This is one of our most popular tours!
Trip rating 10.0/10 from 1 trip review
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Overall operator rating 9.7/10 from 24 trip reviews
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We had a GREAT trip! I am still searching for new words for 'amazing'.
The safari company provided an spectacular (diverse, extremely knowledgeable, interesting, interested, good-humored, and delicious) experience. By week two, I knew I would be working to come back to Africa.
I would not hesitate to recommend them as a safari service. Can't wait for the next one.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa On arrival in Cape Town, please make your way to the Lady Hamilton Hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of the group.
Accommodation: Lady Hamilton Hotel or similar (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, restaurant, bar & swimming pool)
Day 2: Cape Town to Cedarberg Mountains, South Africa An early start from the Lady Hamilton Hotel takes us to the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to have a last look at Table Mountain across the bay. After lunch we head for the Cedarberg Mountains, bypassing Citrusdal, a rural village set amongst lush green citrus orchards. [BLD]
Accommodation: Gecko Creek or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water)
Days 3 & 4: Cedarberg to Orange River, Namibia Travelling up the West Coast, we pass through some magnificent mountain ranges on our way to the Orange River. If you are travelling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers in the famous Namaqualand region. Later in the afternoon we will reach the Orange River, the natural border between South Africa and Namibia. The next day the only travelling is done in a canoe. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream the Orange River – mind the rapids though! [BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Felix Unite Camp Provenance or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar)
Day 5: Ai-Ais and Fish River Canyon, Namibia Today we head off for Ai-Ais, where we stop for lunch. Here thermal water rich in sulphates and fluorides and with a temperature of approx 60°C, gushes forth from the springs.. In the Nama language, "Ai-Ais" means "burning water". We then head onto Canon Road House close to the Fish River Canyon. Later in the evening we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the Canyon. [BLD]
Accommodation:Canon Road House Campsite or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience store).
Days 6 & 7: Sossusvlei, Namibia Moving inland we make our way towards the Namib Naukluft National Park. This evening we embark on a wild cat walk at the lodge. The next morning we need to wake up early to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. At sunrise and sunset these dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). We also stop to view the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River. [BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Hammerstein Lodge or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Days 8 & 9: Namib Naukluft National Park to Swakopmund, Namibia The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park on our way to Swakopmund. The Namib-Naukluft Desert is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world; sightings of this flora and fauna on a Namibian safari are a must. The animals of this harsh landscape include the Oryx, springbok and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra. One can also see the Welwitschia mirabilis which is an odd-looking desert shrub and one of these ‘shrubs’ is a large, protected specimen estimated at over 1 500 years old. We arrive into the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where you will have the opportunity to partake in a few of the many optional activities that are offered over the next two days. Alternatively just soak up the atmosphere of this little quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches. [BL]
Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer or similar (standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms)
Day 10: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Brandberg, Namibia We follow the barren Atlantic Coast line on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Cape Cross - the largest breeding place of the Cape Fur Seals. Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind we then head inland across the desert plains for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. Either this afternoon or the next morning we take a walk to visit the “White Lady” one of the most famous rock paintings in the area. The footpath to the site offers spectacular views over the plains of Damaraland. [BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar (tent, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant).
Day 11: Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest and Himba Village, Namibia On our journey today we will stop to see ancient Bushmen paintings at Twyfelfontein as well as the Petrified Forest, the trees of which are estimated to be 250 million years old. Twyfelfontein was named a World Heritage site in 2007, the first in the country. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba village this afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange, learning and understanding of the last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. [BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Porcupine Camp or similar (tent, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 12: From Kamanjab to Etosha National Park, Namibia After our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to Etosha National Park. Etosha Game park was declared a National Park in 1907, it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. [BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Okaukuejo or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Days 13 & 14: Etosha National Park, Namibia We fill the next 2 days spent on game drives in the hopes of spotting the big five as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous different types of antelope the park has to offer. Our nights are spent at the flood lit waterholes encountering the parks various nocturnal animals as they come to drink. [BLD, BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Halali and Namutoni or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant).
Days 15 & 16: Etosha to Kavango River, Namibia Our journey continues west as we drive along the Caprivi Strip to the town of Rundu. We make our way to N’Kwazi Lodge and spend a relaxing afternoon at our lodge on the banks of the Kavango River. Optional activities such as horse riding or a sunset cruise are available; alternatively just relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of mother nature. [BL, BL]
Accommodation: Camping at N’Kwazi Lodge or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming bar & restaurant)
Days 17 & 18: Kavango River to Okavango Delta, Botswana We leave Namibia for Etsha 13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), discovering a variety of birds and wildlife and will stop at a secluded island to take a 1˝ hour guided walk hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise. [BLD, BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, bar area).
Day 19: Eastern Caprivi, Namibia Leaving Botswana, we drive up the Western border of the Okavango Delta before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to the Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. [BLD]
Accommodation: Camp Kwando or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).
Day 20: Chobe National Park, Botswana The next morning we head along the Caprivi and cross the border back into Botswana to Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park. Chobe, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephant found on the African continent. In the afternoon we go on a cruise on the Chobe River, a truly unforgettable experience and one of the best ways to view the wildlife and the spectacular sunset. [BL]
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge Campsite or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).
Day 21: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Continuing our trip we leave Botswana and drive to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.Your guide will take you on a tour of the might Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- “the Smoke that thunders”.The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many activities on offer. [B]
Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, restaurant and bar)
Day 22:End of tour Our safari ends after breakfast. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our African adventures. [B]
Highlights: Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Himba experience, Etosha National Park, Okavango Delta, Eastern Caprivi, Mudumo National Park, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls.
Included in the price: 17 nights camping & 4 nights in fixed accommodation, all transport in fully equipped vehicle, use of camping equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals as per itinerary (prepared by the guide) and activities as mentioned in itinerary, park entrance fees, experienced local guide.
Not included in the price: Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, optional activities, all drinks, tips and curios, all personal expenses.
Price per person 2012: USD 2795 Single supplement: USD 160 Local payment: ZAR 2500
Upgrade your safari: Our Half Accommodated Option includes the added comfort of spending 11 nights in fixed accommodationa and 10 nights camping. USD 3279 Single supplement: USD 405 Local payment: ZAR 2500
Our Accommodated Option includes the luxury of spending every night in fixed accommodation. USD 3825 Single supplement: USD 665 Local payment: ZAR 2500
