Big 5 African Safaris, accommodated, camping and fully escorted
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19 Twin share tents / 6 nights chalets
Meals as per itinerary
Sightseeing, park entry fees
Okavango Delta Excursion included
Local payment
Sleeping bag and pillow
Meals not included in itinerary
Optional activities
Items of a personal nature
Visas
Cederburg Mountain region
Gariep River
Fish River Canyon
Namib-Naukluft National Park
Sossusvlei Dunes
Swakopmund
Himba Tribes
Etosha National Park
Windhoek
Okavango Delta
Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls
Kruger National Park
Traditional Cultural Village
Panorama Route
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon (weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings and learn about the native fauna and flora.
Meals Included: LD
Today we travel to the Gariep/Orange River. We spend the night under the stars and sit at the campfire getting to know each another.
Meals Included: BLD
You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or the half -day canoe on the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange/Gariep River Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals Included: BLD
From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.
Meals Included: BLD
We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sunrise. After breakfast we join a local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.
Meals Included: BLD
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we stop for a photo) on our way to Namibia’s Atlantic coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 7 is free for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Meals Included: BLD (D day 7 only)
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.
Meals Included: BLD
After some early morning exploration we continue inland 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.
Meals Included: BLD
Etosha NP is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography.
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. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour.
Optional Activities: Dinner out at Joe’s Beer House.
Meals Included: BL
It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Meals Included: BLD
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our two 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 (traditional canoe) trip a well as a nature walk with the local people.
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 NP.
Meals Included: BLD
When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa’s spectacular wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.
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 NP and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Meals Included: BL
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not -to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
Meals Included: B
Departure is at 6.00 am from Savanna Lodge. It is a long and uneventful drive through Botswana to Palapye, or the border at Martinsdrift, where we will spend the night.
Meals Included: No Meals
Another 6.00 am departure will ensure that we cover the next 450 - 550 km and get to Johannesburg as early as possible.
Meals Included: No Meals
Leaving behind Johannesburg, the city of gold, we head through the province of Mpumalanga to the world famous Kruger National Park. The next two days are spent exploring the southern part of this vast reserve and we stand a good chance of sighting elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo, Africa's famed “Big Five”, on our game drives in the truck. Optional activities: Evening game drive.
Meals Included: LD
Our game drives continue and an early start usually rewards us with some great sightings. Keep your eyes open for the diverse bird life and some of the more elusive animals. An optional night drive with one of the South African National Park rangers is an excellent way to see some of the nocturnal animals. Optional Activities: Night game drive and morning walk with park ranger
Meals Included: BLD
After a morning game drive in the truck or an optional game walk, we leave the Kruger NP and head for Timbavati. In the afternoon we visit a Shangaan village, and then make our way to a wildlife concession area adjacent to the KNP. This evening we experience an evening game drive. Tonight’s game drive allows us another opportunity to view the mysterious nocturnal creatures that inhabit the African bushveld. Optional activities: Morning walk with park ranger.
Meals Included: BLD
We complete our Kruger Park experience with an early morning game walk, before heading back towards Johannesburg. We will be travelling the Panorama Route through some spectacular scenery. Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon in the world, offers breathtaking view points, including God’s Window and Three Rondavels. The Bourke’s Luck Potholes are the fascinating results of erosion caused by the River. Tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg. Optional Activities: Dinner Out.
Meals Included: BL
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Local Pymt Currency |
Single Supp |
Trip Notes |
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| 29 Aug 2010 | 23 Sep 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes |  |
| 01 Sep 2010 | 26 Sep 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 05 Sep 2010 | 30 Sep 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 08 Sep 2010 | 03 Oct 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 12 Sep 2010 | 07 Oct 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 15 Sep 2010 | 10 Oct 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 19 Sep 2010 | 14 Oct 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 22 Sep 2010 | 17 Oct 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 26 Sep 2010 | 21 Oct 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 29 Sep 2010 | 24 Oct 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 03 Oct 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 06 Oct 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 10 Oct 2010 | 04 Nov 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 13 Oct 2010 | 07 Nov 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 17 Oct 2010 | 11 Nov 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 20 Oct 2010 | 14 Nov 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 24 Oct 2010 | 18 Nov 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 27 Oct 2010 | 21 Nov 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 31 Oct 2010 | 25 Nov 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 03 Nov 2010 | 28 Nov 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 07 Nov 2010 | 02 Dec 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 10 Nov 2010 | 05 Dec 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 14 Nov 2010 | 09 Dec 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 17 Nov 2010 | 12 Dec 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 21 Nov 2010 | 16 Dec 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 24 Nov 2010 | 19 Dec 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 28 Nov 2010 | 23 Dec 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 01 Dec 2010 | 26 Dec 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 05 Dec 2010 | 30 Dec 2010 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
| 08 Dec 2010 | 02 Jan 2011 | $2830 | $USD295 | $190 | View Notes | |
