Dunes, Deltas and Falls - 22 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Cape Town - begin your safari in the colourful South African city at the tip of the African continent
- Etosha National Park - spend three nights at the reserve and head out on numerous game drives in search of lions, elephants and more
- Okavango Delta - glide through the delta aboard traditional mokoros and enjoy a guided game walk in search of some of Botswana's wildlife
- Namib-Naukluft National Park - scramble up to the top of Dune 45 and explore the salt pans and red dunes of Sossuvlei
- Chobe National Park - camp out in the wilds of the national park, surrounded by the sounds of the wildlife, and enjoy a game drive to spot iconic African species
- Swakopmund - cross the Tropic of Capricorn to reach Namibia's premier beach resort and enjoy free time to relax or join optional activities including horse riding
- Fish River Canyon - travel along the rim of the mighty canyon, which is 161 kilometres long and second only in size to the Grand Canyon
- Spitzkoppe - admire the spectacular 'Matterhorn of Namibia' and discover some of the ancient rock paintings that can be found in the area
- Windhoek - opt to visit the local museum or head to the markets for some haggling as you explore the small Namibian capital independently
- Victoria Falls - end your adventure in the Zimbabwean town, with time to visit thundering Victoria Falls
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Trip includes
- 1 night Chobe National Park Excursion (Mobile bush camping)
- Guided walk of Spitzkoppe
- Arrival transfer from Cape Town Airport on day 1
- 19 nights 2 - 3 hotels and permanent tents
- 21 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 7 dinners
- Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, cook)
- A fully equipped overland truck for transportation and game drives
- Transfer to Sossusvlei for Desert Walk
- 2 day/1 night Okavango Delta Excursion (Mobile bush camping)
- Park entry and game drive - Etosha NP and Chobe NP. Park Entry into Victoria Falls National Park
- All road taxes and tolls
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Itinerary
Welcome to South Africa. Upon arrival into Cape Town Airport you'll be met and transferred to our accommodation. A pre departure meeting will be held this afternoon at 5pm.
Cape Town - Cederberg. Departing Cape Town we make our way around the towering Table Mountain and head northwards. Our journey takes us through the wheat growing region, which is often referred to as the bread basket of South Africa. Next we cross the Piketberg Pass and along the Olifants River, an area rich in fruit growing.
Cederberg - Orange River. This morning we travel further north, through the region known as Namaqualand. Each spring this area is awash with colour as the Namaqua wildflowers bloom across the region. After a short stop in the mining town of Springbok we continue throu...
Orange River - Fish River Canyon. Today we cross the border into Namibia and make our way to Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. Formed by tectonic activity and erosion it measures 161km in length, 2km in width and roughly 550m in depth. Following the eastern rim we'll get the chance to stop at a number of vantage points for breathtaking views across the canyon.
Fish River Canyon - Sesriem. It's an early start today as we make our way north through the Namib-Naukluft desert, one of the oldest in the world. With a sea of towering sand dunes, some of which are reputed to be the highest in the world, it's an incredible part of the world. Our base for the next two nights is the Sossuvlei area, a great place to explore the region from.
Today we further explore the amazing Namib-Naukluft National Park. We have the opportunity to climb Dune 45, so named because it's at the 45th kilometre on the road that connects Sesriem gate and Sossuvlei. This impressive dune stands at around 80 metres at its highes...
Sesriem - Swakopmund. After breakfast we head north-west in the direction of the Atlantic Ocean and the town of Walvis Bay before continuing to the seaside town of Swakopmund. During our journey we'll cross the Tropic of Capricorn. On day 8 you have some free tim...
Swakopmund - Brandberg. We make an early departure from Swakopmund this morning and head through Spitzkoppe, often referred to as the 'Matterhorn of Namibia'. This 1728m-high rock formation is one of Namibia's most recognised landmarks. We'll explore this area, visiting the rock paintings that have been discovered in the area. We end the day at our accommodation in Brandberg.
Brandberg - Etosha National Park. On day 10 we depart for Etosha National Park. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, Etosha is Namibia's most significant and impressive national park. On day 11 we explore Etosha National Park further. Located around the Etosha ...
Today we make our way through the park heading northwards, en route we'll see many different fascinating animals. Moving to a different part of the park shows the change in vegetation and how this affects the wildlife. Arriving to our accommodation this evening we can take some time to relax. You may wish to head to the waterhole where you can sit and observe the animals that come and go.
Etosha - Windhoek. After our breakfast this morning, we head out of the park. Today’s drive will take us through small rural towns and scenic landscapes. Nestled between the hills, Windhoek is a rather small capital city but has many places of historical interest. Thi...
Windhoek - Ghanzi. It's an early departure this morning as we head for the border and make our way into Botswana. Our accommodation for the night is located in the small town of Ghanzi, in the middle of the Kalahari Desert. This afternoon you'll have the option of a n...
Ghanzi - Maun - Okavango - Maun. Travelling north on day 15 we reach Maun, which is the starting point for the majority of people travelling to the Okavango Delta. This evening we begin our preparations for the following day. On day 16 we rise early and head north...
Maun - Nata Region. Departing Maun we head east around the edge of the scarcely populated area of the Makgadikgadi Pan. One of the largest salt flats in the world it is the vast remains of an early super lake. After reaching our accommodation this afternoon we have the option of taking a game drive or a bushwalk.
Nata Region - Kasane. We continue north this morning travelling to the town of Kasane and to our accommodation on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe River is a natural border which divides Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Be on the look out for the local hippos hidi...
Kasane - Chobe National Park. This morning offers some free time to relax or explore the local town of Kasane before we prepare for our Chobe National Park Overnight Mobile excursion – an overnight experience in the wilds of the Chobe National park. Chobe is one of Bo...
Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls. Heading out of Chobe this morning we make our way back to our vehicle before we head for the Zimbabwe border. After departing Botswana we have a short drive to the town of Victoria Falls, named after the world-famous waterfalls. Y...
Our African adventure ends after breakfast today. We suggest extending your stay to take advantage of the exciting optional excursions available at Vic Falls, which include horseback safaris, a visit to the crocodile ranch, flights over the falls and more.
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18 and over.Overland Age Policy:To travel on one of our overland family departure safaris children need to be a minimum age of 6 for Southern Africa safaris (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa) and a minimum of 8 years old for East Africa safaris (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia). If a safari includes both East and Southern Africa then the minimum age will be 8 years old. Please note that they will be travelling with the normal group. These are not separate family tours. For family dates look for the icon next to the tour date online. IMPORTANT: South Africa and Botswana regulations aimed at fighting child trafficking:'All parents travelling with children into or out of SA and/or Botswana may be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate, and where only one parent is accompanying, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (eg an affidavit from the other parent, a court order or – if applicable – a death certificate). You should travel with these documents in case you’re asked to provide them. There are other requirements for children travelling unaccompanied or with adults who are not their parents.' Tell pax to contact the South African High Commission, South African Department of Home Affairs and/or the Botswana High Commission for further information.
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