Big 5 African Safaris, accommodated, camping and fully escorted
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Twin share dome safari tents (can stand up in them)
Sleeping mattress
Meals as per itinerary (B x 19, L x 19, D x 16)
Sightseeing, park entry fees
Local payment USD$295 per person payable in Cash only on Day 1 of the tour
Sleeping bag and pillow
Meals not included in itinerary
Beverages
Optional activities
Items of a personal nature
Visas
Take off on exciting camping trip that combines awesome scenery, wonderful game viewing opportunities and unforgettable cultural experiences. The camping is fairly easy as the trip utilises existing camp grounds that generally have good amenities, swimming pool and bar.You’ll get to enjoy seeing one of the largest canyon’s in the world (Fish River Canyon) as well as challenging yourself to climb the impressive sand dunes of Sossusvlei.
Etosha National Park will provide you with a unique game viewing experience, especially at night around the flood lit water holes. The Okavango Delta is another highlight with its maze of waterways and true bush camping. Chobe National Park will provide more fantastic opportunities for game viewing before heading to Victoria Falls.
Guided Nature Walk in Cederberg Mountains
Orange/Gariep River
Fish River Canyon
Namib Naukluft NP
Tropic of Capricorn
Sesriem Canyon
Guided Walk in Sossusvlei
Spitzkoppe
Himba Tribal Interaction
2 Nights Inside Etosha NP
Bushman Paintings & Tribal Dancing
2 Nights Okavango Delta Excursion
Chobe National Park River Cruise
Victoria Falls National Park
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Tour departs at 0800am from the tour offices. Leaving Cape Town we make our first stop at Table View to purchase any last minute items and take photos of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. We then travel to the Cederberg region and set up camp. Later, we take a guided walk to see San paintings and learn about the local flora and fauna. Tonight, your guide will give a full briefing on the tour.
Meals Included: LD
An early start, then we head north via the distant town of Springbok and then to the Namibia border. We camp on the banks of the Gariep (previously named Orange) River that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia spend another night getting to know each other.
Meals Included: BLD
This morning there’s the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe, or you can just chill out on the riverbank with a view across to Namibia. After lunch we cross the border and travel to the 2nd largest canyon in the world, The Fish River Canyon. After a walk along the edge of the canyon we watch the sunset and enjoy a fantastic photo opportunity. Optional Activities: Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals Included: BLD
Further north, the scenery transitions in to true desert. We arrive at the Namib-Nakluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem canyon. Tonight enjoy the star studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib desert.
Meals Included: BLD
Wake before sunrise and travel the short distance to Dune 45. The sand dunes here are the largest in the world, and a hike to the top is one of the ‘must do’ travel experiences in Africa. After marvelling at the sunrise over the dunes, a hearty breakfast awaits before we join a local expert on a guided hike of the unique Sossusvlei desert ecosystem. Later we journey onto Solitaire, one of Namibia’s smallest towns for another night under the stars.
Meals Included: BLD
After crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, (where we stop for a photo) we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Here you will be briefed on the many options available for the following day. The desert setting makes a sky dive in this region unforgettable and quadbiking much more exciting. Try some fresh seafood at a local restaurant tonight and join in with the town’s vibrant nightlife.
Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dinner out etc.
Meals Included: Bx 2, L x 1, D x 1
Leaving the coast we head to Namibia’s ‘Matterhorn’. Spitzkoppe is a huge rocky outcrop where we set up camp in the wild, beneath the mountain. This afternoon there is an included walk to view San paintings. Many people choose to sleep outside tonight to take advantage of the wonderful blanket of stars.
Meals Included: BLD
After some early morning exploration we continue north and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. We spend some time with the Himba people learning about their unique way of life.
Meals Included: BLD
Etosha National Park is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in denser vegetation. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography. We stay at two of the campsites inside the park to maximise our time game viewing.
Optional Activities: Night or Dawn Drives with NWR
Meals Included: BLD
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. On arrival in Windhoek there is a short city tour. Tonight a chance to try some game meat and the local nightlife at a restaurant or bar. Optional Activities: Dinner out at Joe’s Beer House.
Meals Included: BL
An early start, then we cross into Botswana and drive to Ghanzi. After setting up camp we meet with a local San community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Optional Activity: Guided Walk, Trance Dance (min 6 x clients advance booking), Game Drives (min 6 x clients)
Meals Included: BLD
Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here (Maun) and prepare for our 2-night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’ activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro ride (traditional canoe) as well as nature walks with the local people. This is a true wilderness area where both animals and people co-exist.
Optional Activity: Scenic flight over the Delta (time allowing).
Meals Included: BLD
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. You can explore the bush around our campsite and view some of oldest Baobab trees in the area.
Meals Included: BLD
Chobe National Park is our next destination near Kasane. This afternoon we take an included sunset boat cruise, as the animals are best spotted from the Chobe River. Our campsite has a lively atmosphere where you can meet other travellers. The next morning there is the option to go on early game drive.
Meals Included: BLD
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls National Park and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Sunset Cruise Dinner out.
Meals Included: BL
Officially your tour finishes after breakfast but there is the option to book extra nights accommodation, please discuss with your Swagman Tours booking agent for additional pricing. Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives such as a walk with lions or a bungy jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia.
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungy Jump, Elephant Excursion, Walking with Lions, Horse Riding
Meals Included: B
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| 12 Sep 2010 | 01 Oct 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes |  |
| 15 Sep 2010 | 04 Oct 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | German translator onboard.View Notes | |
| 19 Sep 2010 | 08 Oct 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | Closed |
| 22 Sep 2010 | 11 Oct 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 26 Sep 2010 | 15 Oct 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | Closed |
| 29 Sep 2010 | 18 Oct 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | German translator onboard.View Notes | |
| 03 Oct 2010 | 22 Oct 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 06 Oct 2010 | 25 Oct 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 10 Oct 2010 | 29 Oct 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 13 Oct 2010 | 01 Nov 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | German translator onboard.View Notes | |
| 17 Oct 2010 | 05 Nov 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | Closed |
| 20 Oct 2010 | 08 Nov 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 24 Oct 2010 | 12 Nov 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | Closed |
| 27 Oct 2010 | 15 Nov 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | German translator onboard.View Notes | |
| 31 Oct 2010 | 19 Nov 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | .View Notes | |
| 03 Nov 2010 | 22 Nov 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 07 Nov 2010 | 26 Nov 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 10 Nov 2010 | 29 Nov 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | German translator onboard.View Notes | |
| 14 Nov 2010 | 03 Dec 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 17 Nov 2010 | 06 Dec 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 21 Nov 2010 | 10 Dec 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 24 Nov 2010 | 13 Dec 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | German translator onboard.View Notes | |
| 28 Nov 2010 | 17 Dec 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 01 Dec 2010 | 20 Dec 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 05 Dec 2010 | 24 Dec 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 08 Dec 2010 | 27 Dec 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | German translator onboard.View Notes | |
| 12 Dec 2010 | 31 Dec 2010 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 15 Dec 2010 | 03 Jan 2011 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 19 Dec 2010 | 07 Jan 2011 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 22 Dec 2010 | 10 Jan 2011 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | German translator onboard.View Notes | |
| 26 Dec 2010 | 14 Jan 2011 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | Closed |
| 29 Dec 2010 | 17 Jan 2011 | $1955 | $USD295 | $150 | View Notes | |
| 02 Jan 2011 | 21 Jan 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 05 Jan 2011 | 24 Jan 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on board.View Notes | |
| 09 Jan 2011 | 28 Jan 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 12 Jan 2011 | 31 Jan 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 16 Jan 2011 | 04 Feb 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Gauranteed departureView Notes | |
| 19 Jan 2011 | 07 Feb 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 23 Jan 2011 | 11 Feb 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 26 Jan 2011 | 14 Feb 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 30 Jan 2011 | 18 Feb 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 02 Feb 2011 | 21 Feb 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 06 Feb 2011 | 25 Feb 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 09 Feb 2011 | 28 Feb 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 13 Feb 2011 | 04 Mar 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 16 Feb 2011 | 07 Mar 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 20 Feb 2011 | 11 Mar 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 23 Feb 2011 | 14 Mar 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 27 Feb 2011 | 18 Mar 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 02 Mar 2011 | 21 Mar 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 06 Mar 2011 | 25 Mar 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 09 Mar 2011 | 28 Mar 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 13 Mar 2011 | 01 Apr 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 16 Mar 2011 | 04 Apr 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
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| 27 Mar 2011 | 15 Apr 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 30 Mar 2011 | 18 Apr 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
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| 06 Apr 2011 | 25 Apr 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 10 Apr 2011 | 29 Apr 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 13 Apr 2011 | 02 May 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 17 Apr 2011 | 06 May 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
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| 27 Apr 2011 | 16 May 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 01 May 2011 | 20 May 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
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| 08 May 2011 | 27 May 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 11 May 2011 | 30 May 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
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| 22 May 2011 | 10 Jun 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 25 May 2011 | 13 Jun 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 29 May 2011 | 17 Jun 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 01 Jun 2011 | 20 Jun 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 05 Jun 2011 | 24 Jun 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 08 Jun 2011 | 27 Jun 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 12 Jun 2011 | 01 Jul 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 15 Jun 2011 | 04 Jul 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 19 Jun 2011 | 08 Jul 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 22 Jun 2011 | 11 Jul 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 26 Jun 2011 | 15 Jul 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 29 Jun 2011 | 18 Jul 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 03 Jul 2011 | 22 Jul 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Spanish translator on boardView Notes | |
| 06 Jul 2011 | 25 Jul 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 10 Jul 2011 | 29 Jul 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 13 Jul 2011 | 01 Aug 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 17 Jul 2011 | 05 Aug 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 20 Jul 2011 | 08 Aug 2010 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 24 Jul 2011 | 12 Aug 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 27 Jul 2011 | 15 Aug 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Spanish translator on boardView Notes | |
| 31 Jul 2011 | 19 Aug 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 03 Aug 2011 | 22 Aug 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 07 Aug 2011 | 26 Aug 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 10 Aug 2011 | 29 Aug 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
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| 17 Aug 2011 | 05 Sep 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
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| 24 Aug 2011 | 12 Sep 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 28 Aug 2011 | 16 Sep 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Spanish translator on boardView Notes | |
| 31 Aug 2011 | 19 Sep 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 04 Sep 2011 | 23 Sep 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 07 Sep 2011 | 26 Sep 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 11 Sep 2011 | 30 Sep 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 14 Sep 2011 | 03 Oct 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 18 Sep 2011 | 07 Oct 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 21 Sep 2011 | 10 Oct 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 25 Sep 2011 | 14 Oct 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Spanish translator on boardView Notes | |
| 28 Sep 2011 | 17 Oct 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 02 Oct 2011 | 21 Oct 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 05 Oct 2011 | 24 Oct 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 09 Oct 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 12 Oct 2011 | 31 Oct 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 16 Oct 2011 | 04 Nov 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 19 Oct 2011 | 07 Nov 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 23 Oct 2011 | 11 Nov 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 26 Oct 2011 | 14 Nov 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 30 Oct 2011 | 18 Nov 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 02 Nov 2011 | 21 Nov 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Spanish translator on boardView Notes | |
| 06 Nov 2011 | 25 Nov 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 09 Nov 2011 | 28 Nov 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 13 Nov 2011 | 02 Dec 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 16 Nov 2011 | 05 Dec 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 20 Nov 2011 | 09 Dec 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 23 Nov 2011 | 12 Dec 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 27 Nov 2011 | 16 Dec 2010 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 30 Nov 2011 | 19 Dec 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 04 Dec 2011 | 23 Dec 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 07 Dec 2011 | 26 Dec 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 11 Dec 2011 | 30 Dec 2011 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 14 Dec 2011 | 02 Jan 2012 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 18 Dec 2011 | 06 Jan 2012 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | View Notes | |
| 21 Dec 2011 | 09 Jan 2012 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | German translator on boardView Notes | |
| 25 Dec 2011 | 13 Jan 2012 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departureView Notes | |
| 28 Dec 2011 | 16 Jan 2012 | $1995 | $USD295 | $135 | Guaranteed departuresView Notes | |
