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Southern AdventureSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Beginning at the majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, this 11-day trip heads into Botswana where we explore the Chobe National Park, which is famously home to vast herds of elephant that we may see drinking from a peaceful boat ride on the Chobe River. Then there is the opportunity to camp out beneath the stars for a couple of nights in the Okavango Delta, one of Africa's most tranquil wilderness regions. Our final safari is in Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest park which is home to the “big five”, before finishing in vibrant Johannesburg. Departure: Selected Sundays Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights Price: From R3 790.00 per person (01 October 2007 - 31 July 2009) Local Payment: US$290.00 per person (01 October 2007 - 31 July 2009) Currency Converter DAY 1: VICTORIA FALLS » Today is spent relaxing or participating in a myriad of Optional Excursions » At 1700 metres wide and around 100 metres high, Victoria Falls are one of the most memorable sights on this African safari » All year round, flights can be taken in fixed wing planes, micro lights or helicopters » Back on the ground, the falls can be seen from the Victoria Falls National Park with its many viewing points or from the Zambian side » All offer fantastic photographic opportunities » White water rafting in the Batoka Gorge is considered to be world class » Besides the excitement of the grade 5 rapids, there are the "floats", where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and occasional wildlife on the riverbanks OPTIONAL: » Excursions include trips into the Zambezi or Hwange National Parks, 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 DAY 2: VICTORIA FALLS TO CHOBE NATIONAL PARK (BOTSWANA) » After breakfast we cross the border into Botswana and head to 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 » Chobe is one of Botswana's premier game parks, renowned its large elephant herds » 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 3: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK TO MAUN » Today we travel in a south-westerly direction 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 4: MAUN TO OKAVANGO DELTA (OPTIONAL) » The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has travelled 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 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 manoeuvred 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 » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 5: 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) DAY 6: 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 7: MAUN TO FRANCISTOWN » An early start sees us head for a late afternoon arrival in Francistown » Francistown grew out of the gold mining boom in the late 1800s » Today it is a shopping mecca, and it is here we stock up on our supplies for the next few days » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 8: FRANCISTOWN TO POLOKWANE (SOUTH AFRICA) » This morning we cross into South Africa » We cross the Limpopo Province to reach its capital, Polokwane » This town, situated in the middle of a rich agricultural area, is an ideal stop on our way to the Kruger National Park » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 9: POLOKWANE TO HAZYVIEW » Leaving Polokwane we head towards the Lowveld and the famous Kruger National Park » We return to our camp, just 8 km the Kruger’s Numbi Gate » Another afternoon is spent lazing around the inviting swimming pool, before enjoying a relaxing evening around the camp fire before our game drive tomorrow » (Lunch and Dinner) DAY 10: HAZYVIEW » Today we visit the amazing Kruger National Park in search of some of the 146 mammals, 500 bird, 114 reptile, 33 amphibian & 49 fish species that eluded us on our first visit » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 11: HAZYVIEW TO JOHANNESBURG » After a delicious breakfast, we begin our journey to our final destination, Egoli, the place of gold » On arrival in Johannesburg we exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime! » (Breakfast) The above Southern 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 » Please note that when you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Hwange Safari. The Local Payment of US$290 is still applicable for the trip. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip » Booking Conditions |
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