Itinerary

DAY 1: Cape Town, South Africa
Arrival in Cape Town.  On request, airport transfers ca be arranged.  You have the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 2: Cape Town to Cedarberg Mountains, South Africa
An early start from the Lady Hamilton Hotel takes us to the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to have a last look at Table Mountain across the bay. After lunch we head for Citrusdal in the Cedarberg Mountains. Citrusdal is a bustling rural village set amongst lush green citrus orchards. [BLD]

Day 3: West Coast of South Africa to Orange River, South Africa

Travelling up the West Coast, we pass through some magnificent mountain ranges on our way to the Orange River. If you are travelling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers in the famous Namaqualand region. [BLD]

Day 4: Canoeing on the Orange River, Namibia
The only travelling today is done in a canoe. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream - mind the rapids though! [BLD]

Day 5: Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Today we head off to Canon Road House close to the Fish River Canyon. Later in the evening we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the Canyon.  [BLD]

Day 6: Sossusvlei, Namibia
Moving inland we make our way to Sesriem, the gateway to the world?s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. [BLD]

Day 7: Sesriem and Sossusvlei, Namibia
We visit the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. A drive into the dunes is also available (optional cost of R95pp transfer from 2x4 parking to Sossusvlei/Dead vlei parking area). At sunrise these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). [BLD]

Day 8: Namib Naukluft National Park & Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund, Namibia
The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park and the Kuiseb Canyon on our way to Swakopmund. [BL]

Day 9: Swakopmund, Namibia
We have the opportunity to explore this quaint German town by day and night. There are a number of activities to enjoy here; sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You may even dare to brave the Atlantic sea. [BL]

Day 10: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Brandberg, Namibia
We follow the barren Atlantic Coast line on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Africa's largest seal colony after lunch. Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind we head inland across the desert planes for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. Either this afternoon or the next morning we walk up a valley on Brandberg and visit the famous 'White Lady' rock painting. [BLD]

Day 11: Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest and Himba Village, Namibia
An early morning start takes us from Brandberg to our first stops at Twyfelfontein and Petrified Forest. Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. [BLD]

Day 12: From Kamanjab to Etosha National Park, Namibia
After our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to the land of the big five - Etosha National Park Lunch is eaten close to the small German town of Outjo where we relax and have the opportunity to visit an Internet cafe. Our final destination for the day is Etosha. As the sunsets and late into the night the group has the opportunity to watch animals drink at floodlit waterholes. [BLD]

Day 13-14: Etosha National Park, Namibia
We fill the next 2 days with game drives, including evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have the opportunity to take game drive at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in the swimming pool or as the sunsets and late into the night the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole. [BLD, BLD]

Day 15-16: Etosha to Kavango River, Namibia
Leaving Etosha we head to Rundu and onto N'Kwazi River Camp, which is on the banks of the Kavango River over looking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening as well as visiting a local village are optional or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sunsets. [BL BL]

Day 17-18: Kavango River to Okavango Delta, Botswana
We leave Namibia for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. From here, 4x4 vehicles and motorboats transfer us to the Camp (1.5 hours) where we spend the night. The next 2 days are spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and speedboat. The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque). [BLD, BLD]

Day 19: Western Caprivi, Namibia
Leaving Botswana, we drive up the Western border of the Okavango Delta before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to the Mudumo National Park. Mudumo is home to herds of red lechwe and the occasional sitatunga, while spotted-necked otter, hippo and crocodile are also found in these fertile waterways. [BLD]

Day 20: Chobe National Park, Botswana
The next morning we depart from Camp Kwando, head along the Caprivi and cross the border back into Botswana to drive through Chobe National Park to our camp on the Chobe River. In the afternoon you will go on a sunset cruise along the banks on the Chobe National Park. We spend the night camping on the banks of the Chobe River listening to the calls of Africa. [BLD]

Day 21: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zambia
A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Livingstone in Zambia by ferry across the Zambezi. The tour finishes here where you will be dropped off at your lodge of choice. The Victoria Falls can be seen from Livingstone in Zambia. [B]

Day 22: End of tour
The tour ends after breakfast this morning.  We can arrange an airport transfer on request (own expense).  We hope to welcome you on one of our African adventures soon. [B]

Included

Please Note: Upgrades are available, please enquire.

 

Camping Safari, semi-participation
The semi-participating Camping Safaris run with a maximum of 10 clients. A guide, who is both driver and cook, will accompany the clients. We want you to be part of the experience and therefore ask you to participate in the tour. This means that participants would be responsible for preforming and helping with certain tasks, such as setting up and breaking down of of overnight camps (tents, chairs, tables), packing and unpacking the vehicle, assisting with perparation of meals and cleaning up. The guide will do the cooking and and be responsible for all other organisational duties.

 

Upgraded Camping Safari, semi-participating
We offer semi-participating Upgraded Camping Safaris for this safari. Accommodation will be a mix of camping and Lodge/Chalet/permanent Tented camp or Hut accommodation. This type of safari runs with a maximum of 10 clients and a guide, who is both driver and cook, and offers two different levels of accommodation. The group will be a combination of clients booked on a semi-participating Camping Safari, clients booked on a semi-participating Upgraded Camping Safari as well as clients booked on our third option – the fully upgraded Camping Safari with semi-participation.

 

Group Size: maximum 10 people
Type of Safari: Semi-participation camping safari
Accommodation: We make use of designated campsites either within a National Park, on the banks of a river, or other places of interest. All campsites have shared ablution facilities with showers, flushing toilets and running water (unless otherwise specified in the detailed itinerary). Jenman African Safaris tries to avoid crowded campsites and brings you to secluded spots, often supported by the local community.  We make use of spacious 3-person dome tents, allowing two per tent. All tents are fitted with Mosquito-screened windows and doors. In addition, we provide 5cm thick sleeping mattresses.

 

Includes: Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), breakfast x 21, lunch x 18, dinner x 14, coffee/tea with the meals, transport on the tour, 4 nights in chalets and 17 nights camping, activities as per itinerary, game drives as per itinerary

Excluded

Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, optional activities, all drinks, tips and curios, all personal expenses.

Departures

Starts: Cape Town - Finishes: Victoria Falls

January
12.01.12
February
16.02.12
March
12.03.12
April
05.04.12
May
05.05.12
June
02.06.12
25.06.12
July
19.07.12
August
01.08.12
13.08.12
26.08.12
September
09.09.12
23.09.12
October
05.10.12
17.10.12
November
01.11.12
14.11.12
December
01.12.12
16.12.12

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