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Cape to Victoria FallsSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:An epic journey through Namibia, Botswana and Zambia covering Fish River Canyon, the wildlife in Etosha Pan National Park, the Okavango Delta, Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert and the awesome Victoria Falls! Departure: Scheduled departure dates Duration: 21 Days / 20 Nights Price: From € 1475.00 per person sharing Local payment: ZAR 1 900.00 per person Currency Converter DAY 1: CAPE TOWN » Departing, after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 08:00am we visit the African Penguin colony en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and spend the rest of the day relaxing on Hout Bay beach » We sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense) » Accommodation: Lion's Head Lodge DAY 2: CEDARBERG » The Cedarberg is a massive rocky wilderness where giant sandstone boulders have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes » In the afternoon we explore the rugged landscape on foot » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) » Accommodation: Camping DAY 3: GARIEP RIVER » We make our way into the more arid regions and entering Namibia, we camp at the Gariep River. » Time free for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense) » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) » Accommodation: Camping DAY 4: FISH RIVER CANYON » We make our way to Fish River canyon, the second largest canyon in the world » In the afternoon we watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon's rim » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) » Accommodation: Camping DAYS 5,6: NAMIB DESERT » Towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert » We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) » Accommodation: Camping DAYS 7,8: SWAKOPMUND » Lunar landscapes and the prehistoric Welwitchia plants surround the coastal town of Swakopmund » Day free to explore the town or try quad biking / dune boarding (own expense) » We enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense) and overnight in a guest house » (Breakfast x2 and Lunch x1) » Accommodation: Chalet DAY 9: SPITZKOP » Two days of beautiful desert landscapes » We move north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes rising out of the desert » Enjoy a magnificent sunset » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) » Accommodation: Camping DAY 10: UGAB WILDERNESS » Our next stop is the Brandberg where we camp next to the dry Ugab River bed, home to the rare desert elephants » We explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with rock art » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) » Accommodation: Camping DAYS 11,12: ETOSHA NP » Etosha National Park, "the great white place of dry water", in the game rich northwest corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife » We take game drives around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes before we camp at Okaukuejo with its flood-lit waterhole » (Subject to animal movements we may use any of the 3 camps in Etosha) » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) » Accommodation: Camping DAY 13: WINDHOEK » The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people » We visit the cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense) » (Breakfast and Lunch) » Accommodation: Guest house DAY 14: KALAHARI » Crossing into Botswana we overnight in the heart of the Kalahari » We take a walk with the local San Bushmen to learn fascinating bush skills (Local guide may not be San due to nomadic lifestyle of San Bushman) » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) » Accommodation: Camping DAYS 15,16,17: OKAVANGO DELTA » We camp in Maun for a night in preparation before journeying deep into the Okavango Delta on Makoro (dugouts) - an experience not to be missed » We camp wild on remote islands for 2 nights and enjoy game walks, swimming, Mokoro trail includedthe birdlife and game viewing in this pristine wilderness area » (Breakfast x3, Lunch x3 and Dinner x2) » Accommodation: Camping DAY 18: MAKGADIKGADI PANS » Feel the vastness of Africa under a big sky sunset » After the rains the pans fill with water and attract thousands of water birds and herds of zebra, wildebeest and springbok » (Breakfast and Lunch) » Accommodation: Camping DAYS 19,20,21: ZAMBIA / VICTORIA FALLS » Tour Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge » White water rafting on mighty Zambezi or, for the adventurous, a 111m Bungi Jump (own expense) » Tour ends at +/- 08:00am » (Breakfast x3) » Accommodation: Camping The above Cape to Victoria Falls rates are inclusive of: -» 4 nights in hotel / cabin & 16 nights camping » Entrance fees » Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags) » Transport in minibus / safari truck & 4WD » Meals as per itinerary » Professional guide » Okavango Delta mokoro excursion » Booking Conditions |
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