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Package ID: 1541 |
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| Charter a vehicle from Cape Town to Victoria Falls |
We offer the option for you to charter a vehicle and customise your own itinerary for Southern Africa. Just let us know where you wish to travel and what you want to see & do and we will do the rest
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This is only available for Group Travel of 8 or more persons:
We offer to accommodate your specific needs in relation to participation, you can really get into the Africa way and scour the local markets for your food and sleep under a mosquito net, or if that is not your thing, we can give you the African experience with a certain degree of creature comforts! We can tailor make an itinerary to suit both your expectations and your budget.
If you do chose a charter trip you are guaranteed of support from our network of offices and staff throughout Africa. We have offices in Cape Town, Swakopmund, Victoria Falls and Nairobi.
Our chartered safaris are only available for a minimum of 8 or more persons. The maximum our largest vehicle can accommodate is 28 persons.
Vehicle Used:
For large group we use Overland Trucks which are mainly Mercedes Benz MAN's and Ford Cargo's. These vehicles have been designed and built to give the greatest security and comfort to you, the passenger. Our vehicles are fully self sufficient with all cooking and camping equipment, cassette players, exterior and interior lighting, windows, lockers, long range fuel tanks as well as 300 to 400 litre water tanks. For smaller groups we use Minivans & Land Cruisers.
Example Itinerary for 21 Days Cape Town to Victoria Falls
DAY 1: Cape Town - South Africa
You will be collected from Cape Town airport and transferred to your centrally located hostel. Ttoday you can explore the museums, Waterfront, Robben Island, aquarium, Table Mountain or city market. Hotel
DAY 2: Cape Town to Stellenbosch - South Africa
This morning you depart for the famous wine region of Stellenbosch. This quaint university town is filled with restaurants, bars and museums. Hotel (B)
DAY 3: Stellenbosch to Orange River - South Africa
After a wine tasting in Stellenbosch we travel north through the region known as Namaqualand. This region is well known for its prolific display of Namaqua wildflowers that occur each spring. After stopping for supplies in Springbok we will continue onto the Orange River, the natural land border between South Africa and Namibia. Tonight we will camp at a beautiful campsite on the South African bank of the river. Camping (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Orange River to Fish River Canyon - Namibia
This morning you have the option of a half-day canoe trip on the beautiful Orange River. The canoe trip provides the opportunity for some bird watching as well as a scenic and relaxing ride. After lunch we cross into Namibia and have a short drive to Hobas campsite and the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world although reputed to be the most spectacular. 161km long, up to 27 kms wide and about 550m deep, the outer canyon was formed by tectonic activity whilst the erosion of the Fish River formed the inner canyon. A road running near the eastern rim gives access to several viewing points with spectacular views across the rift. Camping (B,L,D)
DAY 5 / 6: Fish River Canyon to Sesriem - Namibia
After a leisurely morning at Fish River Canyon we head north into the southern farming area of Namibia. We will stop for supplies in the small, former missionary town of Bethanie. From there we will choose our camp for the evening – no matter where we camp here it will be a remote experience. Camping (B,L,D)
Heading north we enter the Namib - Naukluft Park, considered to be one of the oldest deserts in the world, and a major tourist destination. Sesreim is a good place to experience the Namib and it's many moods. A short distance away is Sossusvlei, surrounded by a dramatic sea of sand dunes reputed to be the highest in the world. Magnificent views of the desert can be seen from the top of the dunes, some over 300m high. The afternoon will be spent exploring this amazing area. An optional and must do excursion is to walk in this area with the highly specialised local guides of Sossus on Foot. The guide will bring the amazing history, geology, flora, fauna and cultural legacy of the Bushman to you. Tonight we will view the sunset from the top of Dune 45 – a truly memorable experience. (B,L,D)
DAY 7: Sesreim to Swakopmund - Namibia
After watching the sunrise across this beautiful area we leave the serenity of the dunes and head in a north, easterly direction to meet the Atlantic Ocean at Walvis Bay. Following the coast for some 35kms, we arrive at Namibia’s prime holiday resort - Swakopmund where we will enjoy 2 nights of rest and relaxation. A-Frames (B,L)
DAY 8: Swakopmund - Namibia
Founded in 1892 during the German colonial rule, the distinct colonial character has been well preserved. Swakopmund has several excellent restaurants, bars, coffee shops as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian rural art. There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit.
Optional excursions include fishing trips, quad biking, sand boarding, skydiving, desert flights, watersports, golf and 4WD hire. A-Frames (B )
DAY 9: Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe - Namibia
Our departure from Swakopmund will see us follow the Atlantic Coast north to visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony. Of the 23 breeding colonies of Cape Fur Seals along the coast of South Africa and Namibia, Cape Cross is the largest. Seals are present through out the year and numbers fluctuate between 80 000 and 100 000 individuals, rising to around 200 000 during the breeding season. A short drive takes us to Spizkoppe, the 1728m high rock formation, one of Namibia’s most recognised landmarks. There is opportunity to explore the bushman paintings and surrounding area. Campng (B, L, D)
DAY 10 / 11 / 12: Etosha - Namibia
Stopping briefly in Outjo to get supplies, then it is on to Etosha. We will game drive our way into Okaukuejo rest camp before setting up camp and heading out for an afternoon game drive. Etosha is the major nature reserve of Namibia, covering over 20 000 square kilometres with a large variety of animal and bird species. The park is situated around the Etosha Pan, and has an extensive network of gravel roads that enable us to get to remote areas of the park. A feature of the park is the floodlit water holes at both Okakuejo and Namutoni. Evenings can be spent sitting on the specially constructed viewing benches watching the game as it comes in to drink. (B,L,D) Camping (B,L,D)
Another full day of game driving as we make our way the 150kms across the park form west to east. After a full day of game driving you will then have another opportunity to spend the evening watching the game at Namutoni's floodlit waterhole. (B,L,D)
DAY 13: Etosha National Park to Rundu - Namibia
Departing Etosha, we head in a northeasterly direction towards the lush Kavango region of northern Namibia. We will stop at Rundu for supplies before reaching our nearby campsite. This campsite is spectacular and located right on the banks of the Kavango River complete with “open air” facilities and the occasional hippo grazing on the lawn. Camping (B,L,D)
DAY 14: Rundu TO Sepupe - (Botswana)
Continuing along the Kavango River, we enter Botswana and travel east along the course of the Okavango River to the southern reaches of the Okavango It is from here that we set off to explore the Okavango Delta. (B,L,D)
DAY 15: Maun to Okavango Delta (Optional)
The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has travelled from the Angolan highlands, spreading out to form the largest inland Delta in the World.
Studded with exotic islands, the Delta is renowned for its incredible variety of bird life as well as many other animals unique to Southern Africa.
Here you have the opportunity to take the optional 3 day / 2 night excursions into the Delta. This is the drive in Mokoro excursion. Camping (B,L,D)
This drive in trip to the Okavango Delta takes us approximately 1-2 hours north to the Mokoro polers station. From there we hire mokoros, the local dug out canoes, which are poled by local guides through the winding waterways. Your guides will select a place to set up camp. An afternoon game walk will allow you to experience the Delta wilderness.
DAY 16: Okavango Delta - Botswana
A day of rest, relaxation and Delta experiences await. Today you will have the opportunity to partake in a number of activities including game walks, mokoro cruises, swimming and even a chance to try your hand at poling your own mokoro! Camping (B,L,D)
DAY 17: Okavango Delta to Katima Mulilo
A final opportunity for a morning game walk before packing up camp and setting off back to Maun. After arriving back in the early afternoon you have the opportunity to complete your picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional sunset scenic flight over the Delta region. Camping (B,L,D)
DAY 18: Chobe National Park - Botswana
We travel through Botswana to the town of Kasane where we set up camp on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe River forms a border between Botswana and Namibia as well as Botswana and Zambia. Listen out for the resident hippos! Camping (B,L,D)
DAY 19: Chobe National Park - Botswana
This morning you have the option to do an early-morning game drive into Chobe National Park. Chobe is one of Botswana’s premier game parks, renowned for the large herds of elephant around the Chobe River. After our game drive we return to camp for lunch. Late afternoon we take a boat cruise along the Chobe River. Elephant, hippo and many bird species can be viewed from the boat while we watch the renowned Chobe sunset. Camping (B, L, D)
DAY 20: Livingstone - Zambia
After a short ferry trip to Zambia we arrive in Livingstone where we will set up camp along the Zambezi river.
Bungi jumping enthusiasts can take the plunge from the Zambezi Bridge, which connects Zimbabwe and Zambia. There is also the option abseil in the Batoka Gorge, neither activities are for the feint hearted!
Today is spent at your leisure giving you time to enjoy the many activities available – Camping (B)
DAY 21:
Transfer to airport
Cost per person for above sample itinerary:
10 clients $950.00
15 clients $720.00
20 clients $605.00
25 clients $535.00
28 clients (max) $505.00
Prices would include your transport, guide, camping and food, plus the driver/guide and a cook. Specific activities will be priced separately.
If you are a group of 8 persons or more and you would want more information about the suggested itinerary or if you would like us to organise you own customised itinerary of Southern Africaplease complete the enquiry form below.
In the Additional Information field please provide us with details where in Southern Africa you wish to visit, how long you want to travel for, and any specific activities you wish to participate in or game parks you wish to visit and then leave it in our capable hands. We will design your itinerary as well as provide you with all the information you need to know about before you travel.
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