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Package ID: 1995 |
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| Northern Skies Safari – Fully Upgraded |
A small group semi-participation safari with all nights in chalets / permanent tented camps from Swakopmund to Victoria Falls through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe
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The Fully Upgraded African Safari itineraries allow you to join a camping safari but with an option to spend all nights in chalets / permanent tented camps. The Fully upgraded safaris provide all the adventure and experience of the original camping safaris, with a number of accommodation upgrades. For those who feel that a sheltered and restful night's sleep is worthwhile luxury that will enhance their safari, this is the finer option.
I T I N E R A R Y
DAY 1: Swakopmund, Namibia
You will be met in Swakopmund in the afternoon at the Villa Wiese (phone number +264 64 407105). That evening is spent at a local restaurant and exploring the town.
DAY 2: Swakopmund, Namibia
We have the opportunity to explore this quaint German town by day and night. There are a number of activities to enjoy here; sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You may even dare to brave the Atlantic sea. [BL]
Optional Excursions in Swakopmund:
Sand boarding
Sand boarding (stand up)
Fishing
Quad-biking
Sky Diving
Himba Visit – Scenic Flight (Full day excursion)
DAY 3: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Brandberg, Namibia
We follow the barren Namibian Coast on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Africa’s largest seal colony after lunch. Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind we head inland across the desert planes for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. [BLD]
DAY 4: Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest and the Himba Village, Namibia
An early morning start takes us from Brandberg to our first stops at Twyfelfontein and Petrified Forest. Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. [BLD]
DAY 5: Kamanjab to Etosha National Park, Namibia
After our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to the land of the big five – Etosha National Park Lunch is eaten close to the small German town of Outjo where we relax and have the opportunity to visit an Internet cafe. Our final destination for the day is Etosha. As the sunsets and late into the night the group has the opportunity to watch animals drink at floodlit waterholes. [BLD]
DAYS 6 & 7: Etosha National Park, Namibia
We fill the next 2 days with game drives, including evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have the opportunity to take game drive at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in the swimming pool or as the sun sets, and late into the night, the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole. [BLD, BLD]
DAY 8 & 9: Etosha to Kavango River, Namibia
Leaving Etosha we head to Rundu and onto N’Kwazi River Camp, which is on the banks of the Kavango River over looking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening as well as visiting a local village are optional or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sunsets. [BL, BL]
DAY 10 & 11: Kavango River to Okavango Delta, Botswana
We leave Namibia for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The next day is are spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lakelets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque). [BLD, BLD]
DAY 12: 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 in the famous Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. [BLD]
DAY 13: Chobe National Park, Botswana
The next morning we depart Namushasha Lodge, head along the Caprivi and cross the border back into Botswana to drive through Chobe National Park to our camp on the Chobe River. In the afternoon you will go on a sunset cruise along the banks on the Chobe National Park. We spend the night camping on the banks of the Chobe River listening to the calls of Africa. [BLD]
DAY 14: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. We explore the Victoria Falls on a guided tour in the afternoon. [B]
DAY 15: End of tour
The tour ends after breakfast this morning. We can arrange an airport transfer on request (own expense). We hope to welcome you on one of our African adventures soon. [B]
Includes:
Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 9 dinners (meals are prepared by the guide at the campsites), coffee/tea with the meals, transport on the tour, 14 nights in chalets (of which 13 have en-suite facilities), activities as per itinerary, game drives as per itinerary.
Excludes:
Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour, optional activities, accommodation, all drinks, tips and curios, all personal expenses.
Price per Person:
Fully Upgraded: USD 2595
Single Supplement: UDS 330
Local Payment ZAR 1550
STANDARD VERSION
On the Swakopmund to Victoria Falls Standard Safari a total of 2 nights is spent in lodges/chalets and 11 nights camping.
Price per Person:
Standard: USD 1920
Single Supplement: USD 95
Local Payment ZAR 1550
UPGRADED OPTION
Upgrade your safari...add a touch of comfort
On the Swakopmund to Victoria Falls Upgraded Safari itineraries allow you to pick the camping safari of your choice but with an option to spend 8 nights in lodges or chalets and 5 nights camping.
Price per Person
Upgraded: USD 2180
Single Supplement: USD 270
Local Payment ZAR 1550
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