DAY10/11 Himba Tribes Etosha National Park

Before departure to Etosha we will first visit the local HIMBA people that have a totally different way of living .Etosha a vast white dust bowl in dry season to a shallow lake filled with thousands of flamingos in the wet months. Spending the night at the waterhole in the camp is very good for wildlife photos of Elephants, Rhinos, Big Cats and who ever want to come and drink water.

ANGOLA

DAY12/13 Kavango Region

As the sun rise we’ll do our last game drive in Etosha before heading in to the Northern parts of Namibia. We Camp on the banks of the Kavango river .The afternoon is a good option for a Sun Set Cruise ILLEGALY to ANGOLA. The next morning will be spent at the local school, church and the normal day lifestyle of the Kavango tribe. The rest of the day you can go Horse riding and the nigh can be entertained with Traditional dancing.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Horse riding , Sunset Cruise , Traditional dancing.

BOTSWANA

Okavango Delta

The Delta brings you closer to Africa’s wildlife. It’s all about getting away from normal facilities and experience the nature in the right way. From Elephants walking around your tents to baboons who come and steal food from the bush kitchen.

DAY 14

If everybody go on this trip then, the truck will stay behind in the small town (village). We will unload almost everything from the truck (luggage, sleeping bags, sleeping mattress , tents, food, water etc.)and load it on 4x4 vehicles. The road is only for 4x4’s.We depart into the sand and deep bush till we reach the delta water. We camp here tonight.

Optional activities: Okavango delta excursion- R1 900pp

DAY 15

Early for us, we load all the gear on the speedboats. We head into the swamps till we reach an island where we unload all gear on to the dugout canoes(mokoros). The canoes will take us to our bush camp for the night. The Locals will lead us on a guided walk later in the day.

Optional activities: Okavango delta excursion- R1 900pp

DAY 16

Early morning game walk and after brunch we are heading back to the camp where we slept the first night.

Optional activities: Okavango delta excursion- R1 900pp

2nd OPTION: No extra costs You will still spend your time around the main stream of the Okavango Delta but not on the Island. We visit a Crocodile farm and do game walks in the area. No speedboats, 4x4 vehicles or dugout canoes(mokoros) will be used .

21 Days - 20 Nights

SA / NAMIBIA / ANGOLA / BOTSWANA / ZIMBABWE / ZAMBIA Price: R9 450 pp Camping

R 15 140 pp Accommodation

Price for tours includes everything except: Visa’s, Extra activities, drinks & Okavango Delta

SOUTH AFRICA

DAY1: Citrusdal Cederberg Mountains

Its time to kick out your shoes, sit back and just enjoy the ride out of the cosmopolitan city of Cape town. The afternoon will be spent hiking around the Cederberg mountains. The night will be spent around camp fire while the tour information will be explained

DAY2: Namaqualand - Orange/Gariep River

The long drive will lead us from the Western Cape to the Northern Cape Province , all the way to the banks of the Orange River where we will camp and get to learn more about each other.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Orange River half day canoe adventure

NAMIBIA

DAY3: Fish River Canyon

The morning to be spent on the Orange river by canoe where bird life is excellent and the pace and mood are relaxed and unhurried .The people remaining at camp may swim and relax in the river .After lunch we enter the magical land of Namibia, its time to stay awake because the scenery change every few minutes, the river with it green grass and big trees to dry mountain and flat plains . Just before sunset we will explore the second biggest Canyon in the world

DAY4 Namib Naukluft National Park

Today we’ll drive into the third biggest national park in Africa.It is known for its wild horses and barren desert landscape. We’ll set up camp under acacia trees at Sesriem camp. Sesriem canyon to be visit in the afternoon. Join by sleeping outside around the fire

DAY5 Sossusvlei to Solitaire

Before sunrise we’ll walk up to the edge of DUNE 45 for some of the best photo opportunities of the red/yellow sunrise over the magnificent sand dunes. After descent you have the Option of hiking to the Sossusvlei area. After lunch its time to move on to the smallest town in Namibia where we will spend the evening.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Guided Walk with Local Expert

DAY6 Walvisbaai - Swakopmnd

On the way to Swakopmund we will stop at Walvisbay for a change to see millions of Flamingos in the lagoon. At Swakopmund it’s time to explore this colonial town with its graceful art nouveau buildings. It’s always a good nightlife in town

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:Dinner out

DAY7 Swakopmund

The day is left for each individual to pursue their own interest including many adventure activities.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky diving, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dolphin Cruise.

DAY8 Cape Cross - Spitzkoppe

Enough of the modern life so we head down to a place which is home to 100 000 seals gathering at Cape Cross. We also visit the town of Henties bay .After spending time around the Atlantic ocean we head inland to a sacred site of the San people(the mysterious Spitzkoppe).During the afternoon you will view some of the 5000 year old bushman paintings. For most people this is one of the highlight sleeping on the mountain and watching the million stars shooting down.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Cape Cross (Seal visit)

DAY9 Cheetah Farm

It's time to look out for the Desert Elephant on the way to the Cheetah breading project farm. The optional activities are to cuddle the tamed cheetahs and go on a afternoon game drive to feed the wild ones.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Cheetah visit

NAMIBIA

DAY 17 Caprivi Strip

We are moving out of the Okavango bush for a long journey into the CAPRIVI NATIONAL PARK. We will spend the night on the banks of the fourth largest river in Africa the Zambezi.

BOTSWANA

DAY 18 Chobe National Park

Short drive to reach one of the richest wildlife areas in Botswana The kingdom of Hippo, Elephant and Crocodiles. With an optional sunset Chobe river cruise and Game drive on open safari vehicle makes this one of the highlights on the tour.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:Chobe game drive and Boat cruise

Zimbabwe

DAY 19 Victoria Falls / Zambia

One of the natural wonders of the World is just across the border - Zimbabwe the VIC FALLS. A very popular optional is a Sunset Cruise on the Mighty Zambezi river where food and drinks are included.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Zambezi Sunset cruise,Vic falls visit.

DAY 20 Victoria Falls / Zambia

It’s sad to say that we are almost coming to the END of our Long Journey. The not to be missed -White Water River Rafting is an experience of a life time. While some is on the water you can ride an Elephant or take a flight over the falls. The last night will be spent at some of the traditional Restaurant to share the last Memories of the trip. Its here where ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:( SEE SAF PAR PRICE LIST)

DAY 21 Back to South Africa

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Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad; Xhosa: iKapa) is the second-most populous city in South Africa,[3]  and the largest in land area, forming part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. It is the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape, as well as the legislative  capital of South Africa, where the National Parliament and many government offices are situated. Cape Town isLocated on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was originally developed by the Dutch East India Company as a victualling (supply) station for Dutch ships sailing to Eastern Africa, India, and the Far East. Jan van Riebeeck's arrival on 6 April 1652 established the first permanent European settlement in South Africa. Cape Town quickly outgrew its original purpose as the first European outpost at the Castle of Good Hope, becoming the economic and cultural hub of the Cape Colony. Until the Witwatersrand Gold Rush and the development of Johannesburg, Cape Town was the largest city in South Africa.

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