Kenya to Cape Town

Visiting: Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Kenya to Cape Town

Get drenched by the gushing waters of Victoria Falls, Explore ancient ruins in Zimbabwe, Learn the secrets of the desert from San Bushmen, Relax in the culture of Cape Town, Marvel at the seal colonies of Cape Cross, Peruse colourful crafts in a village market, Spot big cats in the Serengeti, Camp on balmy beaches in Tanzania, Encounter friendly locals in Malawi, Visit spice plantations in Zanzibar

Travel through Africa from Kenya to Cape Town and uncover some of Africa's greatest sights on a journey from the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the beautiful southern coast. Visit Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar; tour Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe; and explore Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Safari through some of Africa's iconic conservation reserves and parks, see the surging Zambezi River crashing over the Victoria Falls and admire the magnificence of the sweeping savanna plains rolling out towards the horizon on this incredible African adventure.

Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1.

You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting; please ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If your flight arrives too late, we recommend that you consider arriving a day early and book a night's accommodation prior to the trip so you are able to attend. If you are going to be late please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your kitty, insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting so please ensure you have all details on hand to provide to your leader.

Optional Activities

Bomas, Nairobi - USD10.00

Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi - KES2000.00

Karen Blixen museum, Nairobi - USD14.00

Langata Giraffe Sanctuary, Nairobi - KES1000.00

Nairobi National Park safari walk, Nairobi - USD20.00

National Museum, Nairobi - USD10.00

Meals Included

1 Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel (1 nt)

 

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We set off early for the border with Tanzania and spend some time in Arusha, the safari capital, before heading to our campsite in the village of Mto Wa Mbu (400 km, approx 8-10 hrs).

Situated at the base of Mt Meru, Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania and there's plenty to see and do. There are lots of good bars and restaurants. Markets and shops have most things you could want or need alongside various arts and crafts from the region.

A small village community, Mto Wa Mbu offers an excellent way to get a close-up look at life in an African town away from the main tourist trail.

Stay at a campsite with flush toilets and hot/cold showers.

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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To pack as much time as possible into our safaris we wake up very early and leave our truck behind, putting our camping and personal gear into (6-person) jeeps and head out for our two-day excursion.

From Mto Wa Mbu, we descend to the floor of the famous Ngorongoro Crater and make the most of our safari here - we spend between four and five hours exploring this area.

A huge, perfectly intact volcanic crater, Ngorongoro is home to some 30,000 animals including endangered black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. The crater floor offers excellent game viewing all year round and the photographic opportunities here are unrivalled.

Departing the crater in the afternoon, we head for the gates of the Serengeti and arrive at our camp in the early evening.

The wide, open plains of the Serengeti - green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season, and home to thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators - are perhaps the quintessential image of Africa. Flat and rolling with long grasses and dotted with acacia trees, the plains get their name from the Maasai word Siringitu - 'the place where the land moves on forever'.

Game viewing in the Serengeti is amazing and as you camp out at night, don't be surprised to hear lions in the distance as you recount your wildlife sightings from the day. In normal circumstances, we would expect to see the Big Five during our stay in the Serengeti.

For an unforgettable experience, you might like to do an optional sunrise balloon ride over the Serengeti. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and must be arranged in advance. Please enquire when booking your trip to secure this optional activity.

If you have pre-booked this activity, you'll be picked up and driven to the launch site where you receive a safety briefing from your pilot and help inflate the balloon. You'll then float over the Serengeti as the sun comes up gaining an overview of the immensity of the Serengeti, seeing the abundance of wildlife in their early morning activity and sometimes descending to tree height for amazing wildlife photography opportunities. Upon landing, you'll be treated to a five-star bush breakfast before being returned to your accommodation.

You'll notice many Maasai villages in the region of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. While it's of course fascinating to visit different cultures, past experience has shown that these villages exist primarily as tourism businesses offering somewhat contrived performances of their traditional ways. You'll be charged an entry fee of approx US$20-35 and the Maasai will try very hard to sell souvenirs to you. While many clients still enjoy the experience, others have found it artificial and uncomfortable. We recommend our travellers bypass this activity as our Kenyan colleagues observe that it negatively impacts the Maasai culture and travellers' perception of this culture.

Included Activities

Serengeti - Game drive

Optional Activities

Balloon ride, Serengeti National Park - USD500.00

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

 

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To pack as much time as possible into our safaris we wake up very early and leave our truck behind, putting our camping and personal gear into (6-person) jeeps and head out for our two-day excursion.

From Mto Wa Mbu, we descend to the floor of the famous Ngorongoro Crater and make the most of our safari here - we spend between four and five hours exploring this area.

A huge, perfectly intact volcanic crater, Ngorongoro is home to some 30,000 animals including endangered black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. The crater floor offers excellent game viewing all year round and the photographic opportunities here are unrivalled.

Departing the crater in the afternoon, we head for the gates of the Serengeti and arrive at our camp in the early evening.

The wide, open plains of the Serengeti - green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season, and home to thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators - are perhaps the quintessential image of Africa. Flat and rolling with long grasses and dotted with acacia trees, the plains get their name from the Maasai word Siringitu - 'the place where the land moves on forever'.

Game viewing in the Serengeti is amazing and as you camp out at night, don't be surprised to hear lions in the distance as you recount your wildlife sightings from the day. In normal circumstances, we would expect to see the Big Five during our stay in the Serengeti.

For an unforgettable experience, you might like to do an optional sunrise balloon ride over the Serengeti. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and must be arranged in advance. Please enquire when booking your trip to secure this optional activity.

If you have pre-booked this activity, you'll be picked up and driven to the launch site where you receive a safety briefing from your pilot and help inflate the balloon. You'll then float over the Serengeti as the sun comes up gaining an overview of the immensity of the Serengeti, seeing the abundance of wildlife in their early morning activity and sometimes descending to tree height for amazing wildlife photography opportunities. Upon landing, you'll be treated to a five-star bush breakfast before being returned to your accommodation.

You'll notice many Maasai villages in the region of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. While it's of course fascinating to visit different cultures, past experience has shown that these villages exist primarily as tourism businesses offering somewhat contrived performances of their traditional ways. You'll be charged an entry fee of approx US$20-35 and the Maasai will try very hard to sell souvenirs to you. While many clients still enjoy the experience, others have found it artificial and uncomfortable. We recommend our travellers bypass this activity as our Kenyan colleagues observe that it negatively impacts the Maasai culture and travellers' perception of this culture.

Included Activities

Serengeti - Game drive

Optional Activities

Balloon ride, Serengeti National Park - USD500.00

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Join the local community with a guided stroll around the farming areas - including visits to a kindergarten, milling machine, local homes and farmlands.

Stay at a campsite with flush toilets and hot/cold showers.

Included Activities

Mto Wa Mbu - Village Walk & market Visit

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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To reach Marangu we travel 270 km for approx 5-7 hrs.

Camp in the grounds of the Marangu Hotel, a beautiful turn-of-the-century farmhouse set in 12 acres of delightful tropical gardens. Upgrades are available on request and the hotel also has a great bar and pool.

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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It's a long travel day to Dar (560 km, approx 10-13 hrs).

Once there we set up camp on a balmy beach outside of the city.

The camp is on the grounds of a hotel and has flush toilets and showers. Feel free to jump in the ocean and have a swim.

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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We catch a ferry to Zanzibar (approx 90 mins) where our first night is spent in the exotic port town of Stone Town in a basic inn with double/twin-share rooms.

On our first day here we take a spice tour then on the second and third days here we head to the northern beaches.

Our accommodation in Zanzibar is in twin-share rooms.

Included Activities

Zanzibar Spice tour

Optional Activities

Dhow trip, Zanzibar - USD50.00

Prison island tour, Zanzibar - USD25.00

Scuba diving, Zanzibar - USD90.00

Snorkelling, Zanzibar - USD40.00

Accommodation

Bungalow (2 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

 

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We catch a ferry to Zanzibar (approx 90 mins) where our first night is spent in the exotic port town of Stone Town in a basic inn with double/twin-share rooms.

On our first day here we take a spice tour then on the second and third days here we head to the northern beaches.

Our accommodation in Zanzibar is in twin-share rooms.

Included Activities

Zanzibar Spice tour

Optional Activities

Dhow trip, Zanzibar - USD50.00

Prison island tour, Zanzibar - USD25.00

Scuba diving, Zanzibar - USD90.00

Snorkelling, Zanzibar - USD40.00

Accommodation

Bungalow (2 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

 

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We catch a ferry to Zanzibar (approx 90 mins) where our first night is spent in the exotic port town of Stone Town in a basic inn with double/twin-share rooms.

On our first day here we take a spice tour then on the second and third days here we head to the northern beaches.

Our accommodation in Zanzibar is in twin-share rooms.

Included Activities

Zanzibar Spice tour

Optional Activities

Dhow trip, Zanzibar - USD50.00

Prison island tour, Zanzibar - USD25.00

Scuba diving, Zanzibar - USD90.00

Snorkelling, Zanzibar - USD40.00

Accommodation

Bungalow (2 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

 

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We return to Dar by ferry.

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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To reach Iringa and Chitimba we have to travel further south through Mikumi National Park (550 km, approx 10-11 hrs).

Situated at the foot of the thickly wooded Uluguru Mountains, Mikumi National Park is home to large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions and leopards. It's Tanzania's third largest national park.

Although we don't take an off-road safari into the depths of the park, a good selection of the wildlife that resides in Mikumi can usually be seen on our way through to the southern Tanzanian highland town of Iringa.

Set up camp on the grounds of a farmhouse on the outskirts of this pleasant settlement.

Enter Malawi, the 'warm heart of Africa', on the way to our campsite at Chitimba (510 km, approx 10-12 hrs).

Malawi is dominated by its lake, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many Malawian people. Fishermen, canoe and net makers, and fish traders all ply their trade on Lake Malawi. A common sight is of a fisherman in his bwato (a dugout canoe made from a hollowed tree trunk) fishing on the still lake at the break of day.

Set up camp on the northern shores of Lake Malawi.

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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To reach Iringa and Chitimba we have to travel further south through Mikumi National Park (550 km, approx 10-11 hrs).

Situated at the foot of the thickly wooded Uluguru Mountains, Mikumi National Park is home to large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions and leopards. It's Tanzania's third largest national park.

Although we don't take an off-road safari into the depths of the park, a good selection of the wildlife that resides in Mikumi can usually be seen on our way through to the southern Tanzanian highland town of Iringa.

Set up camp on the grounds of a farmhouse on the outskirts of this pleasant settlement.

Enter Malawi, the 'warm heart of Africa', on the way to our campsite at Chitimba (510 km, approx 10-12 hrs).

Malawi is dominated by its lake, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many Malawian people. Fishermen, canoe and net makers, and fish traders all ply their trade on Lake Malawi. A common sight is of a fisherman in his bwato (a dugout canoe made from a hollowed tree trunk) fishing on the still lake at the break of day.

Set up camp on the northern shores of Lake Malawi.

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Travel from Chitimba to Kande Beach on the shore of Lake Malawi (230 km, approx 6 hrs).

Get away from the commercialism and crowds and enjoy a few days on the lake's more peaceful beaches. As well as chilling on the beach and participating in the many optional water activities on offer, make sure you take the opportunity to meet some local Malawians, easily some of the friendliest people in Africa.

Our campsite at Kande Beach is right on the shore of Lake Malawi.

Optional Activities

Guided village walks, Lake Malawi - USD10.00

Horse riding, Lake Malawi - USD50.00

Scuba diving, Lake Malawi - USD75.00

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Travel from Chitimba to Kande Beach on the shore of Lake Malawi (230 km, approx 6 hrs).

Get away from the commercialism and crowds and enjoy a few days on the lake's more peaceful beaches. As well as chilling on the beach and participating in the many optional water activities on offer, make sure you take the opportunity to meet some local Malawians, easily some of the friendliest people in Africa.

Our campsite at Kande Beach is right on the shore of Lake Malawi.

Optional Activities

Guided village walks, Lake Malawi - USD10.00

Horse riding, Lake Malawi - USD50.00

Scuba diving, Lake Malawi - USD75.00

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Our next two driving days are long and will vary depending on the local conditions and border crossings. With approximately 1100 km to cover - along with two border crossings to negotiate - we travel across into Zambia (Day 16), stopping in Malawi capital city, Lilongwe, to replenish our supplies (490Kms – approx 8hrs travel time).

Lilongwe is the political capital of Malawi with a population of just under a million people. Situated on the Lilongwe River, it's a great place to soak up some Malawian culture with lots of coffee shops, bars and restaurants.

The following day we will aim for Lusaka but our camp is 15 minutes south of the city. Travel for the day is about 600Kms – approx 10hrs.

**IMPORTANT CHANGE TO BORDER CROSSINGS AND VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS TRIP**

For all departures from the 27th of May 2012 onwards we will no longer be travelling through Mozambique and you will NOT be required to have a Mozambique Visa.

Days 16-17 will be spent in Chipata/Lusaka instead of Lilongwe/Nyamapanda. Accommodation will still be camping with facilities and no included activities are affected.

This change is due to the increasing difficulty obtaining Mozambique visas for both passengers and our leaders. We will be travelling through Zambia instead and we recommend you obtain your Zambian Visa before travel ( see visa section for more details on how to do this ).

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Our next two driving days are long and will vary depending on the local conditions and border crossings. With approximately 1100 km to cover - along with two border crossings to negotiate - we travel across into Zambia (Day 16), stopping in Malawi capital city, Lilongwe, to replenish our supplies (490Kms – approx 8hrs travel time).

Lilongwe is the political capital of Malawi with a population of just under a million people. Situated on the Lilongwe River, it's a great place to soak up some Malawian culture with lots of coffee shops, bars and restaurants.

The following day we will aim for Lusaka but our camp is 15 minutes south of the city. Travel for the day is about 600Kms – approx 10hrs.

**IMPORTANT CHANGE TO BORDER CROSSINGS AND VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS TRIP**

For all departures from the 27th of May 2012 onwards we will no longer be travelling through Mozambique and you will NOT be required to have a Mozambique Visa.

Days 16-17 will be spent in Chipata/Lusaka instead of Lilongwe/Nyamapanda. Accommodation will still be camping with facilities and no included activities are affected.

This change is due to the increasing difficulty obtaining Mozambique visas for both passengers and our leaders. We will be travelling through Zambia instead and we recommend you obtain your Zambian Visa before travel ( see visa section for more details on how to do this ).

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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We drive for approx 3 hours to the border with Zimbabwe. After formalities, we enjoy a 60Km scenic drive before covering the rest of the distance to Harare. Total distance covered today is 450Kms – approx 8hrs.

Optional Activities

National Archives, Harare - USD3.00

National Botanical Gardens, Harare - USD5.00

National Gallery, Harare - USD1.00

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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It's a short drive to Masvingo (320 km, approx 5-6 hrs).

Our campground in Masvingo has shared facilities.

Included Activities

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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Our journey to Bulawayo is 360 km, approx 5-6 hrs.

Get up early and venture out to explore the Matobo National Park.

Home to a large population of black and white rhinoceros that can be tracked on foot, Matopos National Park is also the site of the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, the founder of Rhodesia and the De Beers diamond company. The Matopos area has great spiritual and cultural significance to the local people and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place.

In Bulawayo, stay in a campground with shared facilities - upgrades are available.

Included Activities

Matopos National Park - Guided walking safari

Optional Activities

Natural History Museum, Bulawayo - USD10.00

Railway Museum, Bulawayo - USD2.00

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Our journey to Bulawayo is 360 km, approx 5-6 hrs.

Get up early and venture out to explore the Matobo National Park.

Home to a large population of black and white rhinoceros that can be tracked on foot, Matopos National Park is also the site of the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, the founder of Rhodesia and the De Beers diamond company. The Matopos area has great spiritual and cultural significance to the local people and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place.

In Bulawayo, stay in a campground with shared facilities - upgrades are available.

Included Activities

Matopos National Park - Guided walking safari

Optional Activities

Natural History Museum, Bulawayo - USD10.00

Railway Museum, Bulawayo - USD2.00

Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Our journey to Hwange National Park is 360 km, approx 5-6 hrs.

Our camp tonight has shared facilities.

Included Activities

Hwange National Park

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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We are up early as we set off on another game drive in the Park before we head off to Victoria Falls (190 km ( approx 3-4 hrs).

Stop en route to visit the Painted Dog Conservation Group for an insight into the plight of the African wild dog - we should arrive in time for lunch.

Our campground is centrally located in the town of Victoria Falls, the perfect place to use as a base for the vast array of activities on offer in the area. Upgraded accommodation is available, please ask at reception.

We visit the magnificent Victoria Falls either today or the following day depending on how we go for time.

As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group may change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary, meet your new fellow travellers, and collect the next part of your kitty.

If you are interested in the Optional Helicopter flight ( 12 minutes or 25 minutes ) we endorse the following operator only: Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. Your leader can help you arrange this activity.

Included Activities

Visit Victoria Falls

Optional Activities

Abseiling, Victoria Falls - USD55.00

Bungee jumping, Victoria Falls - USD130.00

Canoe trail (half day), Victoria Falls - USD100.00

Canoe trail, Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Flying fox, Victoria Falls - USD40.00

Gorge swing, Victoria Falls - USD90.00

Helicopter flight (12 mins), Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Helicopter flight (25 mins), Victoria Falls - USD275.00

Horseback safari, Victoria Falls - USD80.00

Jet boat, Victoria Falls - USD95.00

Rafting & river boarding combo (half day), Victoria Falls - USD180.00

Village & township tour, Victoria Falls - USD50.00

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (3 nts)

 

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We are up early as we set off on another game drive in the Park before we head off to Victoria Falls (190 km ( approx 3-4 hrs).

Stop en route to visit the Painted Dog Conservation Group for an insight into the plight of the African wild dog - we should arrive in time for lunch.

Our campground is centrally located in the town of Victoria Falls, the perfect place to use as a base for the vast array of activities on offer in the area. Upgraded accommodation is available, please ask at reception.

We visit the magnificent Victoria Falls either today or the following day depending on how we go for time.

As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group may change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary, meet your new fellow travellers, and collect the next part of your kitty.

If you are interested in the Optional Helicopter flight ( 12 minutes or 25 minutes ) we endorse the following operator only: Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. Your leader can help you arrange this activity.

Included Activities

Visit Victoria Falls

Optional Activities

Abseiling, Victoria Falls - USD55.00

Bungee jumping, Victoria Falls - USD130.00

Canoe trail (half day), Victoria Falls - USD100.00

Canoe trail, Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Flying fox, Victoria Falls - USD40.00

Gorge swing, Victoria Falls - USD90.00

Helicopter flight (12 mins), Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Helicopter flight (25 mins), Victoria Falls - USD275.00

Horseback safari, Victoria Falls - USD80.00

Jet boat, Victoria Falls - USD95.00

Rafting & river boarding combo (half day), Victoria Falls - USD180.00

Village & township tour, Victoria Falls - USD50.00

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (3 nts)

 

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We are up early as we set off on another game drive in the Park before we head off to Victoria Falls (190 km ( approx 3-4 hrs).

Stop en route to visit the Painted Dog Conservation Group for an insight into the plight of the African wild dog - we should arrive in time for lunch.

Our campground is centrally located in the town of Victoria Falls, the perfect place to use as a base for the vast array of activities on offer in the area. Upgraded accommodation is available, please ask at reception.

We visit the magnificent Victoria Falls either today or the following day depending on how we go for time.

As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group may change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary, meet your new fellow travellers, and collect the next part of your kitty.

If you are interested in the Optional Helicopter flight ( 12 minutes or 25 minutes ) we endorse the following operator only: Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. Your leader can help you arrange this activity.

Included Activities

Visit Victoria Falls

Optional Activities

Abseiling, Victoria Falls - USD55.00

Bungee jumping, Victoria Falls - USD130.00

Canoe trail (half day), Victoria Falls - USD100.00

Canoe trail, Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Flying fox, Victoria Falls - USD40.00

Gorge swing, Victoria Falls - USD90.00

Helicopter flight (12 mins), Victoria Falls - USD140.00

Helicopter flight (25 mins), Victoria Falls - USD275.00

Horseback safari, Victoria Falls - USD80.00

Jet boat, Victoria Falls - USD95.00

Rafting & river boarding combo (half day), Victoria Falls - USD180.00

Village & township tour, Victoria Falls - USD50.00

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (3 nts)

 

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Our journey to Chobe is 100 km, approx 3 hrs.

Take a cruise down the Chobe River - one of the best ways to enjoy the park's animals.

Enjoy an early morning game drive and get up close to the wildlife, hopefully spotting lions, buffaloes, birds and of course elephants.

Our camp is outside of Chobe National Park and has flush toilets and hot/cold showers.

Included Activities

Chobe - Boat Cruise

Chobe - Dawn game drive

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Our journey to Chobe is 100 km, approx 3 hrs.

Take a cruise down the Chobe River - one of the best ways to enjoy the park's animals.

Enjoy an early morning game drive and get up close to the wildlife, hopefully spotting lions, buffaloes, birds and of course elephants.

Our camp is outside of Chobe National Park and has flush toilets and hot/cold showers.

Included Activities

Chobe - Boat Cruise

Chobe - Dawn game drive

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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We drive from Kasane to Ngoma Bridge and our camp at Bagani in Namibia. (470km, approx 7 hrs).

In Bagani, take time to relax from the rigours of the road a little and take part in the various activities that are available at this charming place. Various boat trips, fishing or hikes are possible from Bagani, as well as the chance to play soccer with the locals.

Our camp has flush toilets and cold showers.

Optional Activities

Boat trip, Bagani - USD25.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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To reach the Delta we drive across the border into Botswana and head south along the Okavango Panhandle (the narrowest part of the delta) to Seronga, where we leave our vehicle and join our transport for the journey into the delta (140 km, approx 4 hrs).

Boarding boats out into the swamps, travel to Gao Island to meet our mokoro team and to begin exploring the Okavango Delta. Each mokoro (small dugout canoe) takes two people and is poled along through the meandering waterways by a local tribesman. Reeds and lily pads line the streams, and birds startled by the mokoros rise out of the long grasses. Punting along, the peace of the delta may be shattered by the deep grunting of hippos.

Out in the middle of a wilderness area, on the first night you'll camp on an island away from civilisation.

Continue our trip around the delta and then return to Gao Island before heading to the relative civilisation of Umvuvu Camp with its (usually) hot showers and small bar.

Included Activities

Okavango Delta - Mokoro trips & bushwalks

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

 

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To reach the Delta we drive across the border into Botswana and head south along the Okavango Panhandle (the narrowest part of the delta) to Seronga, where we leave our vehicle and join our transport for the journey into the delta (140 km, approx 4 hrs).

Boarding boats out into the swamps, travel to Gao Island to meet our mokoro team and to begin exploring the Okavango Delta. Each mokoro (small dugout canoe) takes two people and is poled along through the meandering waterways by a local tribesman. Reeds and lily pads line the streams, and birds startled by the mokoros rise out of the long grasses. Punting along, the peace of the delta may be shattered by the deep grunting of hippos.

Out in the middle of a wilderness area, on the first night you'll camp on an island away from civilisation.

Continue our trip around the delta and then return to Gao Island before heading to the relative civilisation of Umvuvu Camp with its (usually) hot showers and small bar.

Included Activities

Okavango Delta - Mokoro trips & bushwalks

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

 

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We return to Bagani Community Camp for a night. Then the following day it's a full day's drive to Rundu (375km, approx 5 hrs)

Spend the night in a camp in Rundu. Here there are a few activities that we can engage in.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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We return to Bagani Community Camp for a night. Then the following day it's a full day's drive to Rundu (375km, approx 5 hrs)

Spend the night in a camp in Rundu. Here there are a few activities that we can engage in.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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We spend the night near a Bushmen homestead (400 km, approx 6 hrs).

Take the opportunity to go out tracking and gathering with the San Bushmen. Spend some time with them and listen to the stories and songs of these fascinating people, presented in their unique "clicking language". The Bushmen are the oldest ethnic group in Namibia having inhabited Southern Africa for an estimated 20,000 years. Around 30,000 San live in Namibia, but only 2,000 of them still follow a traditional way of life. The San have a deep understanding of nature and ecology, living in harmony with their environment.

Included Activities

San Bushman cultural experience

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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Our journey to Etosha National Park is 290km, approx 6 hrs.

Included Activities

Game drives

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Our journey to Etosha National Park is 290km, approx 6 hrs.

Included Activities

Game drives

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Our journey to Spitzkoppe (490km, approx 9 hours)

Bush camp for the night in the midst of this remote region and have the chance to witness the breathtaking sunsets and sunrises as the landscape takes on remarkable oranges and reds.

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (1 nt)

 

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Experience the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while travelling up the eerie Atlantic Coast.

Continue on to the town of Swakopmund (320 km, approx 5-6 hrs).

Our accommodation for these nights is in a simple lodge.

Included Activities

Cape Cross seal colony

Optional Activities

Balloon flight (on request only), Swakopmund - USD415.00

Camel riding, Swakopmund - USD15.00

Fishing trip, Swakopmund - USD115.00

Flying Fox, Swakopmund - USD70.00

Horse riding, Swakopmund - USD65.00

Parasailing, Swakopmund - USD70.00

Quad biking (2 hrs), Swakopmund - USD80.00

Sandboarding, Swakopmund - USD80.00

Scenic flight, Swakopmund - USD385.00

Sea kayaking, Swakopmund - USD85.00

Seal and dolphin cruise, Swakopmund - USD60.00

Skydive, Swakopmund - USD270.00

Swakopmund Museum, Swakopmund - USD2.00

Accommodation

Chalet (3 nts)

 

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Experience the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while travelling up the eerie Atlantic Coast.

Continue on to the town of Swakopmund (320 km, approx 5-6 hrs).

Our accommodation for these nights is in a simple lodge.

Included Activities

Cape Cross seal colony

Optional Activities

Balloon flight (on request only), Swakopmund - USD415.00

Camel riding, Swakopmund - USD15.00

Fishing trip, Swakopmund - USD115.00

Flying Fox, Swakopmund - USD70.00

Horse riding, Swakopmund - USD65.00

Parasailing, Swakopmund - USD70.00

Quad biking (2 hrs), Swakopmund - USD80.00

Sandboarding, Swakopmund - USD80.00

Scenic flight, Swakopmund - USD385.00

Sea kayaking, Swakopmund - USD85.00

Seal and dolphin cruise, Swakopmund - USD60.00

Skydive, Swakopmund - USD270.00

Swakopmund Museum, Swakopmund - USD2.00

Accommodation

Chalet (3 nts)

 

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Experience the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while travelling up the eerie Atlantic Coast.

Continue on to the town of Swakopmund (320 km, approx 5-6 hrs).

Our accommodation for these nights is in a simple lodge.

Included Activities

Cape Cross seal colony

Optional Activities

Balloon flight (on request only), Swakopmund - USD415.00

Camel riding, Swakopmund - USD15.00

Fishing trip, Swakopmund - USD115.00

Flying Fox, Swakopmund - USD70.00

Horse riding, Swakopmund - USD65.00

Parasailing, Swakopmund - USD70.00

Quad biking (2 hrs), Swakopmund - USD80.00

Sandboarding, Swakopmund - USD80.00

Scenic flight, Swakopmund - USD385.00

Sea kayaking, Swakopmund - USD85.00

Seal and dolphin cruise, Swakopmund - USD60.00

Skydive, Swakopmund - USD270.00

Swakopmund Museum, Swakopmund - USD2.00

Accommodation

Chalet (3 nts)

 

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It's an all-day drive from Swakopmund to Sesriem, our base for exploring the incredible Namib Desert region (350 km, approx 6-7 hrs).

The most famous part of the Namib Desert is its vast dune fields, the most spectacular of which are found near the Sesriem Canyon. This canyon was formed when the Tsauchab River carved a gorge 30 metres into the gravel deposits about 15 million years ago. It's thought that this river once flowed to the Atlantic Ocean but its course was blocked by the encroaching sand dunes. Now the river flows out to the dune fields that stretch for hundreds of miles up the coast, and dries up in a clay pan at Sossusvlei. The dunes are stunning, with magnificent red/orange tones from the brightly coloured sands. They are the highest in the world and home to a plethora of animal life.

Wake before dawn and scramble to the top of these dunes for a dramatic sunrise view across a vast sea of sand. The colour changes are just incredible and provide a spectacular setting for our brunch.

Jump in the back of a pickup truck for a trip to Sossusvlei (approx 30 minutes each way). Here you'll experience the hidden and amazing mysteries this area contains.

Travel on to the small town of Bethanie (350 km, approx 6 hrs), arriving in the afternoon. There will be time to explore the Giants Playground en route before setting up camp for the night.

Included Activities

Sesriem - Sand dunes visit

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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It's an all-day drive from Swakopmund to Sesriem, our base for exploring the incredible Namib Desert region (350 km, approx 6-7 hrs).

The most famous part of the Namib Desert is its vast dune fields, the most spectacular of which are found near the Sesriem Canyon. This canyon was formed when the Tsauchab River carved a gorge 30 metres into the gravel deposits about 15 million years ago. It's thought that this river once flowed to the Atlantic Ocean but its course was blocked by the encroaching sand dunes. Now the river flows out to the dune fields that stretch for hundreds of miles up the coast, and dries up in a clay pan at Sossusvlei. The dunes are stunning, with magnificent red/orange tones from the brightly coloured sands. They are the highest in the world and home to a plethora of animal life.

Wake before dawn and scramble to the top of these dunes for a dramatic sunrise view across a vast sea of sand. The colour changes are just incredible and provide a spectacular setting for our brunch.

Jump in the back of a pickup truck for a trip to Sossusvlei (approx 30 minutes each way). Here you'll experience the hidden and amazing mysteries this area contains.

Travel on to the small town of Bethanie (350 km, approx 6 hrs), arriving in the afternoon. There will be time to explore the Giants Playground en route before setting up camp for the night.

Included Activities

Sesriem - Sand dunes visit

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Our journey to Fish River Canyon is 200 km, approx 3-4 hrs.

Included Activities

Fish River Canyon

Quiver Tree Forest walk

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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It's a 5 hour transit (275 km) to Noordoewer.

Pitch the tents on the scenic banks of the Gariep (Orange) River.

Traditionally known as the Gariep River, the Orange River is the longest in South Africa (2200 km). Its source is high up in the Drakensberg mountain range in Lesotho and it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay in South Africa. The Orange River is responsible for transporting diamonds and creating the deposits that can be found along the Namibian coast.

Depart first thing the following morning to Citrusdal. If there's time we will have the opportunity to take mountain walks around the surrounding countryside and farms.

Optional Activities

Canoe trip, Orange River - USD37.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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It's a 5 hour transit (275 km) to Noordoewer.

Pitch the tents on the scenic banks of the Gariep (Orange) River.

Traditionally known as the Gariep River, the Orange River is the longest in South Africa (2200 km). Its source is high up in the Drakensberg mountain range in Lesotho and it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay in South Africa. The Orange River is responsible for transporting diamonds and creating the deposits that can be found along the Namibian coast.

Depart first thing the following morning to Citrusdal. If there's time we will have the opportunity to take mountain walks around the surrounding countryside and farms.

Optional Activities

Canoe trip, Orange River - USD37.00

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

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Our safari comes to an end here (330 km, approx 7 hrs).

There's no accommodation provided for tonight but we are able to organise additional nights. Please request at the time of booking. We recommend you do stay longer as there is plenty to see and do in Cape Town.

Please don't book international departure flights until after 9pm on departure day.

Optional Activities

Abseiling/kloofing, Cape Town - ZAR880.00

Bo-Kaap Museum, Cape Town - ZAR30.00

District Six Museum, Cape Town - ZAR25.00

Harbour cruise, Cape Town - ZAR200.00

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town - ZAR45.00

Robben Island tour, Cape Town - ZAR260.00

Scuba diving (excluding gear), Cape Town - ZAR330.00

Scuba diving (including gear), Cape Town - ZAR730.00

South Africa National Gallery, Cape Town - ZAR35.00

South African Museum, Cape Town - ZAR27.00

Table Mountain - Aerial cable, Cape Town - ZAR200.00

Table Mountain - Cycling, Cape Town - ZAR550.00

Table Mountain - Hiking, Cape Town - ZAR720.00

 

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