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Country: BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA, ZIMBABWE
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| Africa Travel Co |
P.O Box 50425
Waterfront
South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
8001
Phone: 0027 21 3851530
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Program description: |
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Capture and feel the rhythms of Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, experience unforgettable wildlife encounters and relax on a mokoro as you explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta. For those who are not faint hearted enjoy the adrenaline activities such as bungi jumping and white water rafting in the lively town of Victoria Falls. This trip is a combination of game viewing, quality leisure time, culture exchange, enjoying what Africa throws at you and having a damn good time going it!
This trip begins in Swakopmund, Namibia and travels north through Namibia and Botswana, before ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
This trip departs from Swakopmund on Sunday morning. Should you wish to explore Swakopmund, an earlier arrival should be planned and accommodation booked through your agent
Pre Departure Meeting: Held at the Departure Point at 17h00 the day before your departure.
Departure Point: Swakop Lodge, Nathaniel Maxulli Drive, Swakopmund.
Check-In Time: 08h45
Departure Time: 09h30
Local Payment: US$370
Please Note:
This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road & weather conditions, political situations and group decisions.
All prices & Local Payments are subject to change.
Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries we visit, there may be a truck and crew change during the trip.
DAYS 1: Swakopmund
Founded by the Germans in 1892, their colonial influence is still evident today. Swakopmund has a selection of excellent coffee shops, restaurants & bars as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian curios. There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit. Today is spent at leisure exploring this seaside town & some of the activities available here.
OPTIONAL excursions include sky diving, quad biking, sand boarding, scenic desert flights, dolphin cruises, fishing trips, golf, horse riding and more. An activity briefing will be held on arrival in Swakopmund.
DAY 2: Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe (B / L / D)
Our departure from Swakopmund takes us to the ‘Matterhorn of Namibia’ - Spitzkoppe. The 1728 m high rock formation, one of Namibia’s most recognised landmarks, is well known as an ancient San sacred site. Explore the surrounding area and its San rock paintings. Tonight we bush camp under the African stars.
DAY 3: Spitzkoppe to Cheetah Park (B / L / D)
Today’s drive is to the Cheetah Park - a private farm dedicated to conserving Namibia’s cheetah population. We get to meet the resident cheetahs, a photo opportunity not to be missed!
DAY 4: Cheetah Park to the Etosha National Park (B / L / D)
After stopping briefly in Outjo to get supplies, we head to Etosha. Covering 20 000 km2, Etosha is Namibia’s premier nature reserve. Situated around the Etosha Pan with a large variety of animal and bird life, the extensive network of gravel roads affords us the opportunity of accessing even the most remote areas of the park. We spend the remainder of the day exploring the park’s southern area.
DAY 5: Etosha National Park (B / L / D)
Today we make our way 150 km across the park, keeping a look out for Etosha’s large herds of desert antelope such as Springbok and the famed Oryx. After a full day of game viewing, we spend the evening relaxing at our camp.
DAY 6: Etosha National Park to Rundu (B / L / D)
From Etosha, we head in a north-easterly direction towards the lush Kavango region of northern Namibia. We stop at Rundu for supplies before heading to our spectacular campsite located on the banks of the Kavango River - complete with “open air” facilities and the occasional hippo grazing on the lawn!
DAY 7: Rundu to Maun (Botswana) (B / L / D)
Following the Kavango River, we enter Botswana and travel east along the course of the Okavango River to the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta and our destination, Maun. It is from here that we set off to explore the Okavango Delta.
DAY 8: Maun to Okavango Delta (OPTIONAL) (B / L / D)
The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has travelled from the Angolan highlands, spreading out to form the largest inland delta in the world. Studded with exotic islands, The Delta is renowned for its incredible variety of bird life and animals and is unique to Southern Africa.
Here we have the opportunity to take the optional 3 Day / 2 Night Drive In/Mokoro Excursion into the Delta. From Maun we drive north for a couple of hours to reach the mokoro poler’s station. Mokoros are traditional dug out canoes manoeuvred through the waterways by local guides who “pole” them through the reeds. After our guides find us a place to camp, we set off on an afternoon game walk, allowing us to experience The Delta wilderness.
For those who’d prefer not to explore The Delta, you can stay at the lovely campsite relaxing by the swimming pool or challenging each other to a game of volleyball. There is also a crocodile farm nearby that has it’s feeding times open to campsite visitors.
DAY 9: Okavango Delta (B / L / D)
A day of rest, relaxation and Delta experiences await. Today we have the opportunity to partake in a number of activities including swimming, game walks, mokoro cruises and even a chance to try our hands at poling our own mokoro!
DAY 10: Okavango Delta to Maun (B / L / D)
This morning affords us a final opportunity for a game walk before packing up and setting off back to Maun. We arrive back in the early afternoon and have the chance to complete our picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional sunset scenic flight over The Delta.
DAY 11: Maun to Chobe National Park (B / L / D)
We travel east and then north to the town of Kasane where we set up camp on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe River forms a border between Botswana and Namibia and Zambia. Listen out for the resident hippos!
For the adventurous spirits, there is the option for the Chobe National Park Sleep-out – an overnight experience in the Chobe National park. Spend the afternoon in search of wildlife en-route to the set camp within the park where we spend the evening surrounded by the night-time noises of the local wildlife. In the morning we continue our exploration and after stopping off at the camp for lunch, we meet the rest of the group for the sunset boat cruise.
DAY 12: Chobe National Park (B / L / D)
This morning we have the option to do an early morning game drive into Chobe National Park. Chobe is one of Botswana’s premier game parks, renowned its large elephant herds. After our game drive we return to camp for lunch. The late afternoon sees us take a boat cruise along the Chobe River. Elephant, hippo and many bird species can be viewed from the boat while we watch another glorious African sunset.
DAY 13: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) (Brunch)
Leaving Botswana we enter Zimbabwe and drive to the nearby Victoria Falls. Here in Africa’s adventure capital, we set up camp in the town’s centrally located campsite. Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and it’s not difficult to see why. At 1700 m wide and around 100 m high, this is the world's largest sheet of falling water and a memorable sight on any African Safari! The Falls can be viewed from the Victoria Falls National Park, Zimbabwe - a fantastic photo opportunity. The afternoon is spent relaxing at the campsite’s swimming pool or exploring the many sights and delights of this town!
DAYS 14: Victoria Falls (B)
After breakfast, we exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime!
OPTIONAL Excursions include elephant back safaris, horse back safaris, a visit to the crocodile ranch, boat cruises and golf at The Elephant Hills Resort. Adrenalin junkies can bungee from the Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia or abseil down the Batoka Gorge - neither activity is for the faint hearted! All year round, flights in fixed wing, micro light and ultra light aircraft or helicopters provide an aerial perspective over this magnificent World Heritage Site. White water rafting on the Zambezi is world class. Beside the excitement of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the "floats," where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Below is a selection of Optional Excursions available on this trip.
Please Note
- these prices are approximate and are subject to change
- where activities occur away from your base, there may be an additional transfer cost.
Namibia, Swakopmund - Sky Diving US$ 250
Namibia, Swakopmund - Sand Boarding US$ 45
Botswana, Maun - 3 Day / 2 Night Drive-In/Mokoro Okavango Delta Excursion US$ 150
Botswana, Maun - Scenic Flight over the Okavango Delta US$ 70
Botswana - Chobe National Park - 1 Night Sleep Out US$ 110
Botswana - Chobe National Park - Game Drive US$ 35
Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls - White Water Rafting on the Zambezi US$ 95
Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls - Bungee Jump US$ 90
**Please note that all accommodation & activities in Victoria Falls must be paid for in US$ cash (GBP & ZAR also accepted at a lower rate).
FREE TRIP
When you book this trip, you are entitled to receive a FREE 3 Day Hwange Safari the Monday after your trip ends. The Local Payment is still applicable for the trip. This fantastic offer must be taken up at the same time you book this trip. Conditions apply.
The staff and management look forward to welcoming you aboard and trust that you will enjoy your trip with us.
“Safari Njema”
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: over 18's
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 2-27
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation
How long does the program last?: 2-4 weeks
What are the dates of this program: guaranteed departures throughout the year, let us know the time of year you want to travel and we will find the date that suits you best.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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1/. We are an African based company and therefore very “hands on” with what is happening in the countries we travel through.
2/. We are the ONLY overland tour company to have 3 operational bases in Africa: Nairobi, Victoria Falls and Cape Town. Therefore we have unparalleled support to our passengers and crew, should it be required.
3/. All our African safaris have 3 crew members being, The Driver, Trip Leader and Safari Cook.
4/. We have an enormous frequency of guaranteed, scheduled departure dates operating in a Northbound and Southbound direction.
5/. We have over 30 scheduled trips to choose from, ranging from 3 days to 63 days. Therefore we have something that will suit every persons needs when it comes to adventure travel.
6/. We offer excellent incentives for clients booking our trips. Eg: Book any trip 10 days or longer starting or finishing in Nairobi and receive the TOUR PRICE of the 3 day Masai Mara Safari for FREE .. or book any trip 10 days or longer starting or finishing in Victoria Falls and receive the TOUR PRICE of the 3 day Hwange Community Experience for FREE... or book any trip 10 days or longer and receive the TOUR PRICE of our 3 day Cape Town City Package for FREE, local payment applies to all these offers.
7/. We do not have an upper age limit and will happily carry any client suitably fit for adventure travel and camping.
8/. Our trips are great value for money with out giving away quality.
9/. We use custom built overland trucks, self-contained with 300 – 400 liter tanks of drinking water, long-range fuel tanks, tents, camping equipment, tools and spares.
10/. All our drivers come from a strong mechanical background.
11/. We employ local staff on the road and in our offices, thus contributing to the local economy of the countries we operate in.
12/. All our vehicles have full passenger and company liability insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s of London.
13/. Besides our scheduled brochure trips we co-ordinate charters for agents and clients. Therefore we can design any itinerary that will suite your needs.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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GBP295 Local payment U$370
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Typical person for this program: |
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Our clients are an eclectic mix of world travelers, spanning all ages and nationalities, they are independent and adventurous, united by a desire to explore and learn about a countries customs and culture. They enjoy getting out and "doing" things with adventure activities being high on the list, but can be equally content to simply watch the tide come in or the sun set over the mountains. "Age is often more a number in the passport, than the condition of the body".
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