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Coast To CoastSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Fish River Canyon, Sesriem and Sossusvlei, San Village in Ghanzi, Cheetah Farm, Etosha Entry & Drives, Namib Naukluft Park, 3 Days Okavango Delta (entrance, mokoros and game walks), Chobe Game Drive, Chobe entrance fees Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Entrance to Victoria Falls (Zambian side), Kande Beach, Lake Malawi, Vilanculos, Inhambane/Tofo, Maputo, Kruger Park Entry fees, Kruger Park Game Drives Departure: Scheduled departure dates Duration: 36 Days / 25 Nights Price: From R16 730.00 per person Local payment: US$ 840.00 per person Currency Converter DAY 1: UPINGTON SOUTH AFRICA » Departing from Johannesburg or Cape Town we make our way to Upington and camp on the banks of the Orange River » (Dinner) DAY 2: FISH RIVER CANYON NAMIBIA » Namibia is a place of breathtaking natural beauty » Our journey takes us to the mighty Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world! » Evening to be spent at a campsite near to the Canyon » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAY 3: AUS NAMIBIA » Departing the Canyon, we make our way to Aus » We set up camp at Klein Aus, a farm set amongst the rocky hills and explore the area on foot » We spend the afternoon on an excursion to find the wild ‘desert horses’ » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAYS 4,5: SESRIEM NAMIBIA » An early rise as we depart from Aus and head for Sesriem, situated on edge of the vast Namib Desert » Our time is spent visiting the Sesriem canyon and the world famous dunes of Sossusvlei » Sunset over the dunes is an unforgettable experience » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 6,7: SWAKOPMUND NAMIBIA » We journey through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund » In this desert oasis town our time is spent relaxing on the beach and enjoying the various optional adrenaline activities that the area has to offer » (Breakfast) DAY 8: CHEETAH FARM NAMIBIA » We head inland to our overnight stop at the cheetah farm where we enjoy close encounters with these endangered felines » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 9,10: ETOSHA NAMIBIA » Centered on the Etosha Pan, this spectacular Park is home to large populations of animals and birds » Our days are spent game viewing, while the evenings are spent relaxing around the campfire or spotting game at the floodlit waterhole's on the edge of the camp » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 11: WINDHOEK NAMIBIA » We head south to the capital city of Windhoek, where you can buy crafts and artifacts from the San and Herero people » (Breakfast) DAY 12: GHANZI BOTSWANA » Crossing into Botswana we arrive in the town of Ghanzi, an area well known for the San or Kalahari Bushman that inhabit this area » The San are the oldest hunting and gathering society known to man » Today there are less than 100,000 San left in Southern Africa » The Kuru Cultural Centre was founded in 1991 to work alongside the Kuru Art Project for the preservation and promotion of the Bushman culture » Over the past years, the centre has proven to culturally empower the San people in the region » The Cultural Centre has activities including the traditional Bushman Dance Festival » Our time is spent gaining insight into the lives of these unique people » We overnight in the D'Kar village camp » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 13,14,15,16: OKAVANGO DELTA BOTSWANA » After a truly memorable experience, we head to Maun, the gateway of the Okavango Delta » We spend the evening in Maun before heading into the Delta the following day » Aided by local guides, our time is spent exploring the pristine wilderness of the Delta in Mokoro's (dug out Canoes) and exploring the area on foot » We set up camp on an island in the Delta and enjoy the tranquil African bush » On the last day we return to Maun » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 17: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK BOTSWANA » We camp on the banks of the Chobe River » Time is spent relaxing or enjoying an optional river cruise » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAYS 18,19,20: LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS) ZAMBIA » An early rise as we venture out on an open vehicle game drive into the Chobe National Park » Crossing into Zambia by ferry, we set up camp in Livingstone and head out on a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi » The days are spent at your leisure, taking in the stunning scenery of Victoria Falls or braving the many adrenaline activities on offer » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAY 21: LUANGWA BRIDGE ZAMBIA » Heading north through rural Zambia, we spend the night at Luangwa Bridge » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 22: LILONGWE MALAWI » We make our way through Zambia into ‘the warm heart of Africa’, Malawi » We spend the afternoon exploring the colourful and vibrant markets of Lilongwe, experiencing the cultural blend of ancient and modern Africa » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 23,24,25: LAKE MALAWI MALAWI » Setting up camp on the shores of Lake Malawi, our time is spent exploring this large fresh water lake » Snorkeling and scuba diving the lake gives us an opportunity to discover the 500 species of colourful tropical fish » Meeting the locals will remind us why Malawi is the Land of smiles and laughter » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAY 26: BLANTYRE MALAWI » After breakfast, we head to Blantyre, named after the birthplace of David Livingstone, the town is the crossroads to Mozambique » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAY 27: CHIMOIO MOZAMBIQUE » We cross into Mozambique, which has largely stayed untouched by modern day development, giving the traveler an opportunity to escape from the beaten track » We set up camp in the small town of Chimoio » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 28,29,30: VILANCULOS MOZAMBIQUE » Vilanculos is a tropical paradise set in unspoilt beaches of sea, sun and white sands » This area has world-class beaches washed by the Indian Ocean's warm waters » Take an optional trip to the Bazaruto Islands to snorkel, do a water-based activity, or simply relax on the beach » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAYS 31,32: INHAMBANE / TOFO MOZAMBIQUE » Traveling south down the coast to Inhambane, we set up camp in the coastal village of Tofo » Time is spent at your own leisure, sipping cocktails at one of the many beach bars, walking along the long white beaches, deep-sea fishing, quad bike trails or scuba diving for the more energetic » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAY 33: MAPUTO MOZAMBIQUE » Leaving the peace and tranquility of the beach behind, we continue onto the bustling capital city, Maputo, where we have the afternoon to explore this city and its rich cultural history » With its attractive tree-lined avenues, it has a unique European feel as well as some great local restaurants » (Breakfast) DAYS 34,35: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AFRICA » We head off to the famous Kruger National Park » Our time is spent on game drives, searching for the Park's wide diversity of game » In the evenings, we camp inside the Park, listening to the sounds of the wild and enjoying the tranquility of the African bushveld. An optional night drive can be organised » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAY 36: JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA » We enjoy our final game drive before driving back to Johannesburg » (Breakfast) The above Coast To Coast rates are inclusive of: -» All ground transportation » Services of experienced qualified driver / guide » Camping equipment (2 person dome tents, mattresses, cooking equipment) » All highlights » Meals, entrance fees & accommodation per itinerary Excludes » All visa costs » Travel insurance » Flights » Departure taxes » Sleeping bags » Items of a personal nature » Drinks » Optional activities » Booking Conditions |
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