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Kalahari SafariSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:We are alone in our Africa here, with only nature as our companion. But that is exactly why we are here, and we do not intend sharing the experiences with everyone. Open spaces, vast sects of virgin Africa with its natural inhabitants. We go back in time to a period of San Culture, herds of wild animals and distant horizons. Will we ever be able to face civilization once more?... Departure: Scheduled departure dates Duration: 21 Days/ 20 Nights Price: From € 2 099.00 (low season) per person Price: From € 2 199.00 (high season) per person Currency Converter DAY 1: CAPE TOWN (THE KALAHARI SAFARI BEGINS) » After checking in, we explore the Cape region today, visiting Cape Point, The Cape Of Good Hope and the colony of African Penguins of Simon's Town » We complete the day 1000m above the Mother City, on Table Mountain » Dine with the management tonight, enjoying an overview of what we are about to subject ourselves to, in the days to come » NB: Table Mountain cable car own expense » B DAY 2: CEDERBERG MOUNTAINS » After our last civilized breakfast, we depart for the Cedarberg Mountains, Set up camp in the mountains and prepare for the following day's hike » BLD DAY 3: CEDERBERG MOUNTAINS » We rise with the sun and set out in search of the Maltese cross in the Cedarberg Mountains » After an eventful hike, we visit a wine farm in the mountains to savour the wines of the Cedarberg » Return to our base, refresh in the cold waters of the mountain streams and enjoy a campfire in the cold clear mountain air » BLD DAY 4: AUGRABIES NATIONAL PARK » We vacate camp and make our way towards the Augrabies National Park » The Kalahari Desert is harsh in reality » We spend the late afternoon sipping sundowners at a viewpoint overlooking the longest river in South Africa - The Orange River » A long day » BL DAY 5: KURUMAN » Early morning finds the Land Rover on an extensive game drive in search of the animals found in the Augrabies National Park » We return for a well-earned brunch, break camp and make our way closer to Botswana and the true Kalahari Desert » We camp in Kuruman tonight » BD DAY 6: MABUASEHUHE GAME RESERVE » Big sand, the true adventure begins » We cross the border into Botswana, and drive the long and sandy road to our new home for the next three days » Mabuasehube Game Reserve, a 57000kmē pristine wilderness area dedicated to the animals endemic to the desert region » Set up camp and relax after the tedious day on the road » Large camel thorn campfire tonight to ward off the predators » BLD DAY 7: MABUASEHUHE GAME RESERVE » We rise with the sun and scout the dunes, searching for telltale signs of the predators of the night » The long drive is rewarded by a hearty brunch and siesta in the heat of the daybr> » The Kalahari Desert is a raptor paradise, and we are sure to find the birds of prey of the desert » We end the day with our late afternoon game drive in the Landy » BLD DAY 8: MABUASEHUHE GAME RESERVE » Today we explore different corners of this pristine wilderness, hoping to meet the majestic black maned Kalahari lion or the nomadic brown hyena » Watch in fascination as the male sand grouse takes water back to his chicks in his feathers » Late afternoon game drives to absorb the solitude and escape the reality of modern life » BLD DAY 9: GHANZI » With open eyes we leave this area and make our way slowly northwards towards Ghanzi and the People of the Desert - The San People » We set up camp in a community campsite and rid ourselves of the red sand under cold showers » Relax and interact with the local San population » The evening is spent enjoying traditional Bushman dancing or story telling » Our homeland seems far away tonight » An educational and humbling Cultural day today » BLD DAY 10: MAUN » We rise with the sun and experience the ways of the Hunters and Gatherers, learning the arts of survival in this harsh land » After this learned experience we bid farewell to these noble people and travel onto Maun and the start of the next adventure » BL DAY 11: MOREMI GAME RESERVE » We spend the morning preparing for the following days in the premier wilderness area of Botswana » Clients have an option to do an own expense flight over the Okavango Delta in a light plane and upon returning, enjoy lunch in a local restaurantbr> » Thereafter we head out on the long road for the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park » National Parks unsurpassed in their ability to produce the wildlife we seek » BD DAYS 12,13,14: MOREMI GAME RESERVE (Program dependant on seasonal wildlife migration) » We undertake game drives into the distant corners of the Moremi Game Reserve in search of the wildlife of Africa » Wild Dog, Leopard, Lion, Elephant and Hyena, we are sure to find many species; after all, that is why we have come to Africa » We camp wild, enjoying the sounds and movement in the dark » Big campfire safari stories. Fantastic unsurpassed wildlife photographic opportunities » BLD DAYS 15,16: SAVUTI (Program dependant on seasonal wildlife migration) » A marsh called Savuti is our home for the next two nights » Here we hope to meet the marsh pride, a pride of lion that have mastered the art of hunting the old bull elephants found here » We are sure to be visited by the ghost of the darkness, the hyena, in the long and star filled black nights » BLD DAY 17: CHOBE RIVER » Chobe Safari Lodge and the chance to rid ourselves of the many miles of African dust » We enjoy the option of sipping cold beers on the sundeck whilst enjoying a commercialised afternoon at the poolside. » B DAY 18: VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA) » A new day, the last country, Victoria Falls in Zambia is calling » After the border crossing and a short drive we set up camp outside the bustling town of Livingstone » Today we will visit the world-famous Victoria Falls. (Entry own expense) » One great way to end a fantastic adventure is by having a second fantastic adventure: Rafting the mighty Zambezi River. Do not be afraid, as this is the ultimate way of forging a unique bond between world travelers who have become friends » BLD DAY 19: VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA) » Today is yours to raft, fly, jump, ride or sightsee » The Zambian side of Victoria Falls is a recommendation for its curio market and rainforest » B DAY 20: FRANCISTOWN » After breakfast we cross the migration corridor between Hwange in Zimbabwe and Chobe in Botswana, hoping to add to our long list of sightings » Lunch is spent at an oasis in the Makgadigadi Saltpans » We explore the pans in the afternoon in search of Flamingos and Pelicans » Camp the night for the last time in a beautiful campsite in Francistown » B DAY 21: JOHANNESBURG » Our final day, after border formalities we transverse the Northern Province of South Africa to make our way to our Lodge in Johannesburg » The evening is spent reminiscing the past 21 days » B The above Kalahari Safari rates are inclusive of: -» Itinerary and activities as specified, fully equipped Land Rover Defender safari vehicle, all camping and catering equipment, services of tour guides, all accommodation, all camp meals as specified, Botswana Guides in the Botswana National Parks and National Park entrance fees » You require a passport, which must be valid 6 months after your departure from Africa » Maximum baggage allowance: 12 kg per client » Malaria prophylaxes are required for this trip » For your personal expenses we recommend to bring US-Dollars or your local currency in cash or travelers cheques. 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