Itinerary

DAY 1 SOUTH AFRICA – CEDERBERG MOUNTAIN REGION
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: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2 NAMAQUALAND – ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3 NAMIBIA – ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER - FISH RIVER CANYON 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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4 NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 SOSSUSVLEI DUNES - NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6/7 SWAKOPMUND
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, (Dinner day 7 only)

DAY 8 SPITZKOPPE
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 HIMBA TRIBES
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10/11 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 WINDHOEK
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: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 13 BOTSWANA, GHANZI
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 14/15/16 MAUN – OKAVANGO DELTA
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 17 GWETA
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 18 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 19 ZIMBABWE - VICTORIA FALLS
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: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 20 VICTORIA FALLS
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: Breakfast

DAY 21 VICTORIA FALLS TO PALAPYE / MARTINSDRIFT (BOTSWANA)
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: No meals

DAY 22 PALAPYE / MARTINSDRIFT TO JOHANNESBURG (SOUTH AFRICA)
Another 6.00 am departure will ensure that we cover the next 450 - 550 km and get to Johannesburg as early as possible.
Meals: No meals

DAY 23 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
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: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 24 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 25 TRADITIONAL CULTURAL VILLAGE
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 26 PANORAMA ROUTE – JHB - TOUR ENDS
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: Breakfast, Lunch

Included

Accommodation: Two man large dome tents with plenty of extra space for your bags, plus a foam mattress is provided to ensure your comfort.

Max Group Size: no more than 22 passengers

 

Transport in specialised vehicle

Service of two qualified guides

Meals, accommodation and activities as per itinerary

Most National Park fees

 

Cederberg

Bushman Paintings

Gariep/Orange River

Fish River Canyon

Namib-Naukluft NP

Sesriem Canyon

Guided Walk in Sosusvlei

Spitzkoppe

Himba Tribes

Etosha National Park

Bushman Tribal Dances

Okavango Delta Excursion

Chobe NP Boat Cruise

Victoria Falls National Park

Shangaan Village Excursion

Timbavati Private Game Reserve

Blyde River Canyon

Excluded

Optional Activities
South Africa - Gariep/Orange River - 1/2 day Canoe Trip - R160 to R180
Namibia - Swakopmund - Sky Diving - R1900 to R2500
Namibia - Swakopmund - Quadbiking - R500 to R650
Namibia - Swakopmund - Sandboarding - R350 to R400
Namibia - Swakopmund - Dinner at local restaurant - R150 to R300
Namibia - Swakopmund - Dolphin Cruise - R450 to R540
Namibia - Etosha - Night Drive in Etosha NP with Park Rangers - R500 to R600
Namibia - Etosha - Dawn Drive in Etosha NP with Park Ranger - R400 to R500
Namibia - Windhoek - Dinner at local restaurant - R150 to R300
Botswana - Ghanzi - Hunter-gatherer Guided Walk - P60 to P75
Botswana - Ghanzi - Trance Dance (min 6 people, book in advance) - P120 to P150
Botswana - Ghanzi - Game Drive (min 6 people) - P70 to P85
Botswana - Kasane - Chobe National Park Game Drive - $40 to $50
Botswana - Maun - Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta (Min 5) - $60 to $70
Botswana - Okavango - Tips for Polers - Per Person, Per Day - $5 to $8
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Dinner at local restaurant - $45 to $60
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - White Water Rafting - Full Day - $110 to $150
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Combo River Board and Rafting - Full Day - $140 to $160
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Bungee Jump - $95 to $150
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Zambezi Sunset Cruise - $45 to $60
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Elephant Encounter - $95 to $120
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Lion Encounter (Walking with Lions) - $115 to $130
Namibia - Keetmanshoop - Bushman Experience - R250 to R300
South Africa - Kruger National Park - Sunset Game Drive 3-Hours - R130 to R250
South Africa - Kruger National Park - Dawn Game Walk 2 to 3 Hours - R200 to R300

 

Visas

Vaccinations

Items of a personal nature

Alcohol and snacks

Sleeping bag and towel

Departures

Starts: Cape Town - Finishes: Johannesburg

18-Oct-2009 - 12-Nov-2009
21-Oct-2009 - 15-Nov-2009
25-Oct-2009 - 19-Nov-2009
28-Oct-2009 - 22-Nov-2009
01-Nov-2009 - 26-Nov-2009
04-Nov-2009 - 29-Nov-2009
08-Nov-2009 - 03-Dec-2009
11-Nov-2009 - 06-Dec-2009
15-Nov-2009 - 10-Dec-2009
18-Nov-2009 - 13-Dec-2009
22-Nov-2009 - 17-Dec-2009
25-Nov-2009 - 20-Dec-2009
29-Nov-2009 - 24-Dec-2009
02-Dec-2009 - 27-Dec-2009
06-Dec-2009 - 31-Dec-2009
09-Dec-2009 - 03-Jan-2010
13-Dec-2009 - 07-Jan-2010
16-Dec-2009 - 10-Jan-2010
20-Dec-2009 - 14-Jan-2010
23-Dec-2009 - 17-Jan-2010
27-Dec-2009 - 21-Jan-2010
30-Dec-2009 - 24-Jan-2010

Departures 2010

03-Jan-2010 - 28-Jan-2010

06-Jan-2010 - 31-Jan-2010

10-Jan-2010 - 04-Feb-2010

13-Jan-2010 - 07-Feb-2010

17-Jan-2010 - 11-Feb-2010

20-Jan-2010 - 14-Feb-2010

24-Jan-2010 - 18-Feb-2010

27-Jan-2010 - 21-Feb-2010

31-Jan-2010 - 25-Feb-2010

03-Feb-2010 - 28-Feb-2010

07-Feb-2010 - 04-Mar-2010

10-Feb-2010 - 07-Mar-2010

14-Feb-2010 - 11-Mar-2010

17-Feb-2010 - 14-Mar-2010

21-Feb-2010 - 18-Mar-2010

24-Feb-2010 - 21-Mar-2010

28-Feb-2010 - 25-Mar-2010

03-Mar-2010 - 28-Mar-2010

07-Mar-2010 - 01-Apr-2010

10-Mar-2010 - 04-Apr-2010

14-Mar-2010 - 08-Apr-2010

17-Mar-2010 - 11-Apr-2010

21-Mar-2010 - 15-Apr-2010

24-Mar-2010 - 18-Apr-2010

28-Mar-2010 - 22-Apr-2010

31-Mar-2010 - 25-Apr-2010

04-Apr-2010 - 29-Apr-2010

07-Apr-2010 - 02-May-2010

11-Apr-2010 - 06-May-2010

14-Apr-2010 - 09-May-2010

18-Apr-2010 - 13-May-2010

21-Apr-2010 - 16-May-2010

25-Apr-2010 - 20-May-2010

28-Apr-2010 - 23-May-2010

02-May-2010 - 27-May-2010

05-May-2010 - 30-May-2010

09-May-2010 - 03-Jun-2010

12-May-2010 - 06-Jun-2010

16-May-2010 - 10-Jun-2010

19-May-2010 - 13-Jun-2010

23-May-2010 - 17-Jun-2010

26-May-2010 - 20-Jun-2010

30-May-2010 - 24-Jun-2010

02-Jun-2010 - 27-Jun-2010

06-Jun-2010 - 01-Jul-2010

09-Jun-2010 - 04-Jul-2010

13-Jun-2010 - 08-Jul-2010

16-Jun-2010 - 11-Jul-2010

20-Jun-2010 - 15-Jul-2010

23-Jun-2010 - 18-Jul-2010

27-Jun-2010 - 22-Jul-2010

30-Jun-2010 - 25-Jul-2010

04-Jul-2010 - 29-Jul-2010

07-Jul-2010 - 01-Aug-2010

11-Jul-2010 - 05-Aug-2010

14-Jul-2010 - 08-Aug-2010

18-Jul-2010 - 12-Aug-2010

21-Jul-2010 - 15-Aug-2010

25-Jul-2010 - 19-Aug-2010

28-Jul-2010 - 22-Aug-2010

01-Aug-2010 - 26-Aug-2010

04-Aug-2010 - 29-Aug-2010

08-Aug-2010 - 02-Sep-2010

11-Aug-2010 - 05-Sep-2010

15-Aug-2010 - 09-Sep-2010

18-Aug-2010 - 12-Sep-2010

22-Aug-2010 - 16-Sep-2010

25-Aug-2010 - 19-Sep-2010

29-Aug-2010 - 23-Sep-2010

01-Sep-2010 - 26-Sep-2010

05-Sep-2010 - 30-Sep-2010

08-Sep-2010 - 03-Oct-2010

12-Sep-2010 - 07-Oct-2010

15-Sep-2010 - 10-Oct-2010

19-Sep-2010 - 14-Oct-2010

22-Sep-2010 - 17-Oct-2010

26-Sep-2010 - 21-Oct-2010

29-Sep-2010 - 24-Oct-2010

03-Oct-2010 - 28-Oct-2010

06-Oct-2010 - 31-Oct-2010

10-Oct-2010 - 04-Nov-2010

13-Oct-2010 - 07-Nov-2010

17-Oct-2010 - 11-Nov-2010

20-Oct-2010 - 14-Nov-2010

24-Oct-2010 - 18-Nov-2010

27-Oct-2010 - 21-Nov-2010

31-Oct-2010 - 25-Nov-2010

03-Nov-2010 - 28-Nov-2010

07-Nov-2010 - 02-Dec-2010

10-Nov-2010 - 05-Dec-2010

14-Nov-2010 - 09-Dec-2010

17-Nov-2010 - 12-Dec-2010

21-Nov-2010 - 16-Dec-2010

24-Nov-2010 - 19-Dec-2010

28-Nov-2010 - 23-Dec-2010

01-Dec-2010 - 26-Dec-2010

05-Dec-2010 - 30-Dec-2010

08-Dec-2010 - 02-Jan-2011

Feedback

Dear Tina,

Thank you for your e-mail! We are doing very well. How are you?

We enjoyed our trip so much, it was an experience for a lifetime! I still regret we are home again ;) The hightlights were awesome, especially Namib desert, Okavango Delta and the game. The guides were great! Nice people and very professional. We made many new friends in the group, really everything was great.

I want to thank you again for making this trip so great for us by answering all our questions. We will surely recommend you to all our friends in the Netherlands.

Kind regards,

Marcel and Jolande
The Netherlands
29 Nov 09

Dear Tina!

How nice that you mail us! Thanks very much!
We are so glad that we did this trip. And that is als because of you! Thank you!
The group was nice, the things we saw were nice, the guids were nice, it was perfect!
We did alot of different things, as you know! We saw every animal we wanted to see, and we had a lot of fun.
Did you ever do a trip like this by yourself or do you only tell people about it?

Thank you for all your help, and maybe w'll speak to you later!

Judith and Marianne
The Netherlands
6 June 10