Make your want to the Cape Town hotel, where we all meet at 18h00 in the lobby of the hotel. Cape Town is set against the majestic Table Mountain, and the city offers scenic, historic and cultural attractions.
Morning departure from Cape Town, for a full day Cape peninsula tour. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak, you will visit the Table Mountain National Park – Cape Point, returning along the Indian Ocean coastline back to your well-situated Waterfront hotel. There is time for a morning or afternoon cable car ascent up Table Mountain (own expense). Dinner can be enjoyed at the bustling Waterfront at clients’ own expense. (B)
Departing Cape Town you pass through the picturesque Namaqualand region. The overnight stop is at the foot of the Van Ryns Pass. During the months of August – October the landscape is transformed into an explosion of colour due to the numerous wild flowers of the region. (Serviced camping. B, L & D)
Leaving the Little Karoo you head north to the Augrabies Falls National Park. We pPass through a lush oasis area with an abundance of wine farms. Here the mighty Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge below. The local name for these majestic falls is ‘Aukoerebis’ or ‘place of great noise’. Spend the afternoon enjoying the falls from its many viewpoints. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
Head north into the Kalahari and the magnificent Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Covering over 3.6 million hectares this is one of the largest reserves in Africa. Due to sparse vegetation in the area excellent predator sightings are common including that of the famous black maned Lion. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Park. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
Leaving the Kalahari region, head west and enter Namibia. After setting up camp, enjoy a walk along the rim of the canyon and watch the changing colours of sunset over the canyon. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
The journey takes us north through ever changing scenery to our camp located on the edge of the Namib Desert. Enjoy a sunset walk in the dunes surrounding camp. The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to witness the changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes. Take a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. In the afternoon, enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
Heading north, reach the coast at Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch while viewing the many flamingos feeding. Arrive in Swakopmund and spend the afternoon and following morning exploring this German colonial town or booking one of the numerous optional excursions (own expense). Activities available (own expense) include dolphin cruises, scenic flights over the vast Namib and many more. (B & L)
Leaving Swakopmund early afternoon, set up camp among the boulders of the Spitzkoppe Mountains. The afternoon is free to explore the stunning surrounding area on foot. The spectacular setting of this remote bushcamp is sure to leave a lasting impression. (Serviced Camping. B & D, lunch for own account)
Enter Etosha and travel through the park to Okakeujo Restcamp. This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making this area their home. Floodlit waterholes at Okakeujo & Namutoni Restcamps attract an abundance of animals throughout the evening, providing us with many amazing wildlife sightings. We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
Continue our exploration of Etosha, with morning and late afternoon game drives. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
After a morning game drive, exit Etosha and travel to Rundu on the banks of the Kavango River. This night's camp is set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking the Kavango River. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
Continuing into the Caprivi we cross into Botswana and travel by road and boat to our campsite on the edge of the Okavango Delta. The following day we do mokoro & boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the delta. Game walks are also done on the smaller islands in the area subject to the water levels of the delta. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
Today you cross back into Namibia, and travel through the Caprivi, to the Eastern side of the Caprivi Strip and arrive at your camp overlooking the Kwando River. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
Crossing into Botswana via the Chobe National Park you overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. The following day, relax on a game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River. (Serviced Camping. B, L & D)
After breakfast, travel across the Zimbabwean border to Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. The afternoon and following day are spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter flights over the Falls, and to visit the Falls (own expense). (B)
Transfer to Livingstone Airport. (B)
