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Namibian & Botswana AdventureSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Beginning from Namibia's seaside town of Swakopmund where you can explore the desert on a number of activities. This 14-day trip takes us on safari in the Etosha National Park, where magical waterholes attract a host of African animals. We cross into Botswana where we spend a couple of nights camping in the wilderness of the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta of tranquil channels, islands and lagoons. Our next safari is in the Chobe National Park, where we hope to see some of the thousands of elephants that the park is famous for. We end the trip at the mighty Victoria Falls Departure: Sundays Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights Price: From R4 720.00 per person Local Payment: US$370.00 per person Currency Converter DAY 1: SWAKOPMUND » Founded by the Germans in 1892, their colonial influence is still evident today » Swakopmund has a selection of excellent coffee shops, restaurants & bars as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian curios » There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit » Today is spent at leisure exploring this seaside town & some of the activities available here » OPTIONAL: excursions include sky diving, quad biking, sand boarding, scenic desert flights, dolphin cruises, fishing trips, golf, horse riding and more. An activity briefing will be held on arrival in Swakopmund DAYS 2: SWAKOPMUND TO SPITZKOPPE » Our departure from Swakopmund takes us to the 'Matterhorn of Namibia' - Spitzkoppe » The 1728 m high rock formation, one of Namibia’s most recognised landmarks, is well known as an ancient San sacred site » Explore the surrounding area and its San rock paintings » Tonight we bush camp under the African stars » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 3: SPITZKOPPE TO CHEETAH PARK » Today's drive is to the Cheetah Park - a private farm dedicated to conserving Namibia's cheetah population » We get to meet the resident cheetahs, a photo opportunity not to be missed! » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 4: CHEETAH PARK TO THE ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK » After stopping briefly in Outjo to get supplies, we head to Etosha » Covering 20 000 km², Etosha is Namibia's premier nature reserve » Situated around the Etosha Pan with a large variety of animal and bird life, the extensive network of gravel roads affords us the opportunity of accessing even the most remote areas of the park » We spend the remainder of the day exploring the park's southern area » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 5: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK » Today we make our way 150 km across the park, keeping a look out for Etosha's large herds of desert antelope such as Springbok and the famed Oryx » After a full day of game viewing, we spend the evening relaxing at our camp » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 6: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK TO RUNDU » From Etosha, we head in a north-easterly direction towards the lush Kavango region of northern Namibia » We stop at Rundu for supplies before heading to our spectacular campsite located on the banks of the Kavango River - complete with "open air" facilities and the occasional hippo grazing on the lawn! » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 7: RUNDU TO MAUN (BOTSWANA) » Following the Kavango River, we enter Botswana and travel east along the course of the Okavango River to the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta and our destination, Maun » It is from here that we set off to explore the Okavango Delta » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 8: MAUN TO OKAVANGO DELTA (OPTIONAL) » The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has traveled 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 and animals and is unique to Southern Africa » Here we have the opportunity to take the optional 3 Day / 2 Night Drive In/Mokoro Excursion into the Delta » From Maun we drive north for a couple of hours to reach the mokoro poler's station » Mokoros are traditional dug out canoes maneuvered through the waterways by local guides who “pole” them through the reeds » After our guides find us a place to camp, we set off on an afternoon game walk, allowing us to experience The Delta wilderness » For those who'd prefer not to explore The Delta, you can stay at the lovely campsite relaxing by the swimming pool or challenging each other to a game of volleyball » There is also a crocodile farm nearby that has it's feeding times open to campsite visitors » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 9: OKAVANGO DELTA » A day of rest, relaxation and Delta experiences await » Today we have the opportunity to partake in a number of activities including swimming, game walks, mokoro cruises and even a chance to try our hands at poling our own mokoro! » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) » » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 10: OKAVANGO DELTA TO MAUN » This morning affords us a final opportunity for a game walk before packing up and setting off back to Maun » We arrive back in the early afternoon and have the chance to complete our picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional sunset scenic flight over The Delta » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 11: MAUN TO CHOBE NATIONAL PARK » We travel east and then north 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 and Zambia » Listen out for the resident hippos! » For the adventurous spirits, there is the option for the Chobe National Park Sleep-out - an overnight experience in the Chobe National park » Spend the afternoon in search of wildlife en-route to the set camp within the park where we spend the evening surrounded by the night-time noises of the local wildlife » In the morning we continue our exploration and after stopping off at the camp for lunch, we meet the rest of the group for the sunset boat cruise » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 12: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK » This morning we have the option to do an early morning game drive into Chobe National Park » Chobe is one of Botswana's premier game parks, renowned its large elephant herds » After our game drive we return to camp for lunch » The late afternoon sees us take a boat cruise along the Chobe River » Elephant, hippo and many bird species can be viewed from the boat while we watch another glorious African sunset » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 13: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK TO VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE) » Leaving Botswana we enter Zimbabwe and drive to the nearby Victoria Falls » Here in Africa's adventure capital, we set up camp in the town's centrally located campsite » Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and it's not difficult to see why » At 1700 m wide and around 100 m high, this is the world's largest sheet of falling water and a memorable sight on any African Safari! » The Falls can be viewed from the Victoria Falls National Park, Zimbabwe - a fantastic photo opportunity » The afternoon is spent relaxing at the campsite's swimming pool or exploring the many sights and delights of this town! » (Brunch) DAY 14: VICTORIA FALLS » After breakfast, we exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime! » OPTIONAL: Excursions include elephant back safaris, horse back safaris, a visit to the crocodile ranch, boat cruises and golf at The Elephant Hills Resort. Adrenalin junkies can bungee from the Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia or abseil down the Batoka Gorge - neither activity is for the faint hearted! All year round, flights in fixed wing, micro light and ultra light aircraft or helicopters provide an aerial perspective over this magnificent World Heritage Site. White water rafting on the Zambezi is world class. Beside the excitement of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the "floats," where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks » (Breakfast) The above Namibian & Botswana Adventure rates are inclusive of: -» Seat on fully equipped expedition truck/vehicle » All cooking and camping equipment (except sleeping bag and mat) » Meals » Parks fees and excursions as per the itinerary below » Services of trip leader » Driver and safari cook (unless otherwise stated) Please note » hen you book this trip, you are entitled to receive a FREE 3 Day Hwange Safari the Monday after your trip ends. The Local Payment is still applicable for the trip. This fantastic offer must be taken up at the same time you book this trip » Booking Conditions |
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