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Desert and Delta 13 Days

Overland Tours

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Price from: R13250

Single Supplement: R2800

Activity Package: R6890 (see Excluded tab below)

Tour Summary: Discover the Northern highlights of Namibia and explore the beauties of Botswana before ending at a world wonder. The Desert and Delta 13 day safari departs from the adrenaline capital of Namibia, Swakopmund. Meet the Himba people and learn more on how they go about in their every day life. Enjoy excellent game viewing in Etosha National Park. Explore the waterways of the worlds largest inland delta by mokoro and meet the gentle giants of Chobe National Park. Experience the thunder of the mighty Victoria Falls and partake in the many optional activities on offer.

Highlights: Himba Tribal Interaction, 2nights Etosha National Park, San traditional Dancing, Scenic Flight into the Okavango Delta, 2 night Okavango Delta Excursion, Chobe National Park river Cruise, Victoria Falls National Park

Itinerary

Day 1 Swakopmund
After meeting your guides you will have the opportunity to experience one of the many optional activities available in the adventure capital of Namibia, Swakopmund. Alternatively explore the town, admire the architecture or visit the many quaint shops. Optional Activities: Dinner, Quad biking, Sand himba-woman-hair1boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights etc.
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Kamanjab - Himba Tribe
Today we head inland towards Kamanjab in the north-west of Namibia. The following morning we will spend time with some of the semi-nomadic Himba people. The Himba are a pastoral people and are easily recognisable by their unique style of hair and dress
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3/4 Etosha National Park
After our informative time spent with the Himba we travel stork-and-kudusouth-east to Etosha NP. The open plains allow spectacular elevated game viewing from the truck whilst on game drives. Our quality bungalow accommodation is inside the park at Okaukuejo and/or Halali which both boast floodlit night water holes where the animals come regularly to drink. Optional Activities: Morning or Night Drive with expert Namibian Game Ranger
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Windhoek
En-route to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, we stop at a craft market where you can buy authentic African carvings and paintings. On arrival in Windhoek we take a short driving tour around the city, and there’s some free time to explore the centre. Optional Activities: Dinner out
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 Botswana - Ghanzi
We say goodwater-liliesbye to Namibia and cross the Botswana border. Later we arrive at our lodge in Ghanzi, and this evening we experience some traditional tribal dancing from the local San community. Optional Activities: Game drive and bushman walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7/8/9 Maun – Okavango Delta
Maun is well known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta. We spend one night in Maun and prepare for this excursion. Small planes transport us over this amazing area to our tented camp; Moremi Crossing. Once in the Delta animals are often spotted from the lodge, but we also take a nature walk with a local expert and a guided afternoon boat cruise. If the water level allows there will also be a traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinnerpolars-of-the-delta

Day 10 Gweta
A second scenic air-transfer will return us to Maun and the truck. This afternoon we drive to Planet Baobab where our evening accommodation is set amongst the majestic Baobab trees. For those wishing to learn more an optional Baobab Bush Walk is available. Optional Activity: Baobab Bush Walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 Chobe Nariver-cruisetional Park
After continuing north to Kasane, we enjoy the included sunset river cruise on the Chobe River (in the National Park) where animals such as hippos, buffalo and elephants are plentiful. Optional Activities: Chobe Game Drive (next morning)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
After an early morning optional game drive we cross into Zimbabwe where we have a short briefing on all the activities available here. Then we enter the much-anticipated Victoria Falls NP where we will experience the might of the great Zambezi River. Officially your tour finishes the next day after breakfast but most people will spend the day White Water Raftingmist-spray-victoria-falls, so we recommend an additional night be spent here. Optional Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Dinner out, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, White Water rafting and many more...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13 Victoria Falls
Most people will spend the day on one of the many activities on offer here such as a walk with lions, or a helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls. Your tour officially finishes after breakfast, but there is the option to book extra nights. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, White Water rafting and many more.
Meals: Breakfast

Included

Accommodation: Basic chalets, bungalows, traditional huts and occasionally youth-hostels. Accommodation is 2 per room (sharing).

Max Group Size: no more than 20 passengers

Transport in specialised vehicle

Service of two qualified guides

Meals, accommodation and activities as per itinerary

Most National Park fees

Himba Tribes

Etosha NP

San Tribal Dances

Scenic Flight into the Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta Excursion

Chobe NP Boat Cruise

Victoria Falls NP

Excluded


Activity Package - R6890
Himba tribe visit
Bushman dance plus supper Ghanzi
3 day Delta fly in
Chobe National Park boat cruise
Vic Falls National Park entry

Optional Activities
Namibia - Swakopmund Dinner at local restaurant - R150 to R300
Namibia - Swakopmund Quadbiking (1 x Hour) - R300 to R550
Namibia - Swakopmund Sandboarding - R250 to R400
Namibia - Swakopmund Sky Diving - R2050 to R2900
Namibia - Etosha Night Drive in Etosha National Park with Park Rangers - R550 to R650
Namibia - Etosha Dawn Drive in Etosha National Park with Park Ranger - R450 to R550
Namibia - Windhoek Dinner at local restaurant - R150 to R250
Botswana - Ghanzi Bushman Walk - $20 to $30
Botswana - Ghanzi Trance Dance (Min 6 x clients) - $100 to $120
Botswana - Kasane Chobe National Park Game Drive - $40 to $45
Botswana - Maun Crocodile Farm Visit - $5 To $7
Botswana - Okavango Tips for Polers - Per Day Per Person - $5 to $8
Botswana - Gweta Baobab Nature Walk - BWP173 to BWP183
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls Bungee Jump - $120 to $150
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls Combo River Board and Rafting - Full Day - $150 to $200
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls Dinner at local restaurant - $45 to $55
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls Elephant Encounter - $155 to $165
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls Lion Encounter - $125 to $150
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls White Water Rafting - Full Day - $110 to $150
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls Zambezi Sunset Cruise - $39 to $55

Visas

Vaccinations

Items of a personal nature

Alcohol and snacks

Towel

Departures

Starts: Swakopmund - Finishes: Victoria Falls

Departs: 14-Dec-2011 -  Returns : 26-Dec-2011
Departs: 21-Dec-2011 -  Returns : 02-Jan-2012
Departs: 28-Dec-2011 -  Returns : 09-Jan-2012
Departs: 04-Jan-2012 -  Returns : 16-Jan-2012

2012
Departs: 11-Jan-2012 Returns: 23-Jan-2012
Departs: 18-Jan-2012 Returns: 30-Jan-2012
Departs: 25-Jan-2012 Returns: 06-Feb-2012
Departs: 29-Jan-2012 Returns: 10-Feb-2012
Departs: 01-Feb-2012 Returns: 13-Feb-2012
Departs: 08-Feb-2012 Returns: 20-Feb-2012
Departs: 15-Feb-2012 Returns: 27-Feb-2012
Departs: 22-Feb-2012 Returns: 05-Mar-2012
Departs: 26-Feb-2012 Returns: 09-Mar-2012
Departs: 29-Feb-2012 Returns: 12-Mar-2012
Departs: 07-Mar-2012 Returns: 19-Mar-2012
Departs: 14-Mar-2012 Returns: 26-Mar-2012
Departs: 21-Mar-2012 Returns: 02-Apr-2012
Departs: 25-Mar-2012 Returns: 06-Apr-2012
Departs: 28-Mar-2012 Returns: 09-Apr-2012
Departs: 04-Apr-2012 Returns: 16-Apr-2012
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Departs: 25-Apr-2012 Returns: 07-May-2012
Departs: 02-May-2012 Returns: 14-May-2012
Departs: 09-May-2012 Returns: 21-May-2012
Departs: 16-May-2012 Returns: 28-May-2012
Departs: 20-May-2012 Returns: 01-Jun-2012
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Departs: 27-Jun-2012 Returns: 09-Jul-2012
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Departs: 01-Aug-2012 Returns: 13-Aug-2012
Departs: 08-Aug-2012 Returns: 20-Aug-2012
Departs: 12-Aug-2012 Returns: 24-Aug-2012
Departs: 15-Aug-2012 Returns: 27-Aug-2012
Departs: 22-Aug-2012 Returns: 03-Sep-2012
Departs: 29-Aug-2012 Returns: 10-Sep-2012
Departs: 05-Sep-2012 Returns: 17-Sep-2012
Departs: 09-Sep-2012 Returns: 21-Sep-2012
Departs: 12-Sep-2012 Returns: 24-Sep-2012
Departs: 19-Sep-2012 Returns: 01-Oct-2012
Departs: 26-Sep-2012 Returns: 08-Oct-2012
Departs: 03-Oct-2012 Returns: 15-Oct-2012
Departs: 07-Oct-2012 Returns: 19-Oct-2012
Departs: 10-Oct-2012 Returns: 22-Oct-2012
Departs: 17-Oct-2012 Returns: 29-Oct-2012
Departs: 24-Oct-2012 Returns: 05-Nov-2012
Departs: 31-Oct-2012 Returns: 12-Nov-2012
Departs: 04-Nov-2012 Returns: 16-Nov-2012
Departs: 07-Nov-2012 Returns: 19-Nov-2012
Departs: 14-Nov-2012 Returns: 26-Nov-2012
Departs: 21-Nov-2012 Returns: 03-Dec-2012
Departs: 28-Nov-2012 Returns: 10-Dec-2012
Departs: 02-Dec-2012 Returns: 14-Dec-2012
Departs: 05-Dec-2012 Returns: 17-Dec-2012
Departs: 12-Dec-2012 Returns: 24-Dec-2012
Departs: 19-Dec-2012 Returns: 31-Dec-2012
Departs: 23-Dec-2012 Returns: 04-Jan-2013
Departs: 26-Dec-2012 Returns: 07-Jan-2013

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