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Johannesburg to NairobiSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Fish River Canyon, Sesriem Canyon and Dunes at Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Cheetah Farm, Game Drives in Etosha National Park, Windhoek, San Village cultural tour in Ghanzi, Okavango Delta & Mokoro Trip, Chobe, Victoria Falls, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, South Luangwa or Kariba, Lake Malawi, Kande Beach, Dar es Salaam, Ferry, Zanzibar, Arusha, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Nairobi Departure: Scheduled departure dates Duration: 40 Days / 39 Nights Price: From R18200.00 per person Local Payment: US$ 980.00 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 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 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 and Bushman people » These bushman 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 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 Mokoros (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: 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- a marvelous introduction to the splendor of this mighty river » Our time is spent exploring the Victoria Falls and taking part in the many optional adrenaline activities that this area is famous for » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAY 20: LIVINGSTONE ZAMBIA » As Livingstone is the adrenaline capital of Africa, we have the final opportunity to take part in some of these exciting activities on offer » Evening spent camping on the banks of the Zambezi » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAYS 21,22,23: SOUTH LUANGWA NAT. PARK OR KARIBA ZAMBIA » Kindly note that this part of the trip varies according to seasonal changes » Rainy Season: We depart from Livingstone and head for the western shores of Lake Kariba, our base for the next few evenings » Kariba is one of the largest man made Lakes in the world and offers a wide diversity of Flora, Fauna and varied bird life » Here we have the option of spending our time aboard a houseboat on Kariba or simply relaxing at our campsite taking part in the local activities on offer » (Breakfast only on day 21 if on optional activities and Breakfast Lunch and Dinner if not taking part in optional activities) » Dry Season: We depart Livingstone and make our way north via the capital of Lusaka, before moving along the Great East Road to our overnight camp on the Banks of the Luangwa River » The following day, we head for the South Luangwa National Park and camp on the perimeter of the Park » We then have the opportunity to explore this magnificent Park on open vehicle day and night drives as well as game walks » (Breakfast only on day 21 if on optional activities and Breakfast Lunch and Dinner if not taking part in optional activities) DAY 24: LILONGWE MALAWI » Today we make our way into Malawi, the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’. » We travel to the Capital City of Lilongwe where we overnight » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 25,26,27,28: LAKE MALAWI MALAWI » Today we depart Lilongwe and head for the shores of Lake Malawi » The next four days will be spent exploring the western lakeshores taking part in the various water sport activities from the beachside campsites or simply enjoying the local Malawian culture » We travel further along the northern part of the Lake towards the Livingstonia Mountains, an area well known for great hikes and exploring the nearby craft markets » (Breakfast and Dinner) DAY 29: IRINGA TANZANIA » After a truly relaxing couple of days, we head for Karonga and into Tanzania » We ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes and travel along the highland Tea plantations en route to our camp at Iringa » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 30: MIKUMI EN ROUTE TO DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA » Our journey takes us through the Mikumi National Park where we have the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife along the way » We travel through an area known as Baobab Valley en route to the historical port city of Dar es Salaam » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 31,32,33: ZANZIBAR » We take a ferry from Dar es Salaam to the “Spice Island” of Zanzibar » Our days are spent exploring the Island, spending time relaxing on the sandy beaches, visiting the local villages and enjoying the mystique and history of this legendary Island » A spice tour, Stone Town with its Arabic influence and architecture and the Slave pits are all experiences not to be missed » (Breakfast on day 31 only) DAY 34: PANGANI TANZANIA » Today we depart the "Spice Island" of Zanzibar and take a ferry returning to Dar es Salaam » We then depart from Dar and travel towards Pangani for an overnight stop » (Lunch and Dinner) DAY 35: ARUSHA TANZANIA » From Pangani we travel inland on a scenic route that passes via the Pare and Usambara Mountain ranges » It is along this route that we might catch a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa (weather permitting) » We visit the Meserani Snake Park and a Masai Museum » Arusha is the Safari Capital of Tanzania and it is here that we make preparations for a Safari Experience of a lifetime » Evening to be spent camping in Arusha » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 36,37,38: SERENGETI/NGORONGORO TANZANIA » Our time is spent taking part in the various optional Safari activities that the world famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater has to offer » These Parks offer some of the best game viewing in Africa and will certainly be an experience of a lifetime » All excursions are conducted in vehicles specifically designed for Safaris and allow for the best photographic opportunities » It is more than just a game viewing experience as we also witness the traditional Masai herdsman, herding their livestock amongst the wild game » Truly, an adventure never to be forgotten! » Clients not wanting to participate in the Safari activities have ample opportunity to take in the local culture and other activities in and around Arusha » (Breakfast on day 36 only) DAY 39: ARUSHA TANZANIA » We depart from the Serengeti and return to Arusha in the late afternoon » Evening to be spent reminising about our Safari experiences around the camp fire » (Dinner) DAY 40: NAIROBI KENYA » After catching our final glimpse of Kilimanjaro we cross the border into Kenya and travel to Nairobi » We spend the last evening at a local restaurant bidding our fellow travelers farewell » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at own cost) The above Johannesburg to Nairobi 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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