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Transfrontier AdventureSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Pure 4x4 adventure. Unexplored, desolate and uncivilized. Two transfrontier areas of majestic contrast, of mountains and deserts. Of rock and sand. Of exhilaration and challenge. We endeavour to make this safari the ultimate offroad adventure, where Land Rovers are blooded, where they come of age. Extinct habitats, water is gold, shade a luxury. The moon always shines full, and the sun unrelentless Departure: Scheduled departure dates Duration: 15 Days /14 Nights Price: From €1 695.00 per person (05/01/08 - 22/03/08) Price: From €1 795.00 per person (29/03/08 - 10/01/09) Currency Converter DAY1: CAPE TOWN » We begin the sightseeing-filled day with a hike up Table Mountainn » Thereafter explore the Cape region; visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point and the penguin colony near Simon's Town » Lunch will be spent overlooking the ocean whilst enjoying the local cuisine. » Tonight we dine and enjoy a safari briefing » (Breakfast) DAY 2: CEDARBERG MOUNTAINS » Travel into the true remote wilderness area of the Western Cape » We camp tonight in the Cedarberg Mountains » The afternoon is spent on a short walk to a waterfall, or a swim in one of the many rock pools or rivers » Today we relax, for tomorrow we walk » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 3: CEDARBERG MOUNTAINS » Today we explore the Cedarberg Mountains » Unique rock formation hikes, wine farms, trekking opportunities or just simply relaxing next to a mountain stream » We return to our camp after our excursion, and have a welcome swim » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 4: AUGRABIES FALLS NATIONAL PARK » After setting up camp, we will head out to search for Eland, Giraffe, Gemsbok and Klipspringer Antelope » Witness the spectacular Augrabies Falls, where the mighty Orange River plunges over the granite gorge on its lonely journey to the Atlantic Ocean » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 5: KURUMAN » Kuruman is our stop today » Depart early, and journey into the maize farmlands of South Africa » Spend the late afternoon escaping the heat in the pool » Tonight we re-enter civilization, and enjoy a restaurant meal » (Breakfast and Lunch) DAY 6: MABUASEHUBE GAME RESERVE TONIGHT » The Transfrontier pearl called Mabuasehube Game Reserve tonight » A wild camping night » A little jewel, but a precious jewel » After tedious big sand we finally reach the pearl, encased in its shell of sand » Late afternoon sees us sifting the red sands, searching for those who have not been found » After setting up camp we spend the days searching the pans and dunes, absorbing this deser » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 7: MATOPI REGION » With full jerry cans of water and fuel, we embark on an expedition into the wilds of the Kalahari, the bush camp in the Matopi region is our goal for tonight » En route, a hard earned brunch and siesta period to while away the heat of this unforgiving land » (Brunch and Dinner) DAYS 8,9: KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK » Travel the dusty road to one of the best-kept secrets in Africa: the red sands of the Kalahari » The Kaglagadi Transfrontier Park is one of the largest protected wilderness areas in Africa » The search begins » Rise with the sun and resume our search, often spending long periods waiting for that special moment at waterholes or in the dunes » The Kalahari Lion is the largest Lion found in the world and just to spend a moment with this black maned King of the Beasts is not only a privilege but also an experience that you will never forget » The Lion, the Raptors and the desert dwelling creatures will fascinate all wildlife enthusiasts » The game drive takes us north on the Nossob River » (Brunch and Dinner / Breakfast and Lunch) DAY 10: FISH RIVER CANYON » The Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world » Sunset is spent enjoying the red sky and listening to the silence » A fantastic destination » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 11: THE ORANGE RIVER » Depart the barren area and travel the short distance to our camp on the banks of the Orange River » After setting up camp we spend a lazy period canoeing down the largest river in South Africa, the Orange River » Relax and experience the stark beauty of this ribbon of water and vegetation cutting a path towards the Atlantic Ocean » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 12,13: RICHTERSVELD NATIONAL PARK » The Richtersveld National Park, First we restock on supplies and thereafter we enter the barren Richtersveld National Park » After checking in at the entry gate at Sendelingsdrift, make for our campsite » After setting up camp, we cool off in the river » We spend two days in this pristine wilderness, searching for unique Euphorbia and rare desert succulents » The days are hot, the nights cold, but the experience exhilarating » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 14: GIFBERG » A mountain of poison. Gifberg. Why poison? » We spend the afternoon searching for the answer to this question.. » The splendour of the Namaqualand Flower Carpet in springtime is a sight to behold » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 15: CAPE TOWN » The final day. First we explore the San caves and mountain pathways, enjoying our last day of solitude » Homeward bound - The route takes the Land Rover past fields of Citrus and over steep mountain ranges towards a table like mountain » (Breakfast and Lunch) The above Transfrontier Adventure rates are inclusive of: -» Itinerary and activities as specified » Fully equipped Land Rover Defender safari vehicle » All camping and catering equipment » Services of tour guides » All accommodation » All camp meals as specified and National Park entrance fees » Booking Conditions |
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