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African Safaris specialize in affordable small group overland and wildlife
safari vacations to Africa.
The comfort and quality of our safaris,
our landed prices are all inclusive, with no hidden costs, or
"kitty".
African overland safaris:
Besides the reasonable cost and comfort of these tented camping
safaris, they appeal mainly to all nature loving travelers, who want to experience a great
wilderness safari with similar minded
individuals.
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Cape Town to Victoria
Falls Overland Safari
20
Day African overland camping safari, from Cape Town to Victoria Falls (also in
reverse), explore the most spectacular areas of
Southern Africa, covering four countries Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and
South Africa.
This is our most
popular and affordable Standard Scheduled overlanding camping safari, and
the best way to see the most spectacular features of the Southern African region.
Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, culture and natural beauty that cannot be
compared. This entire region is magical, and unlike any other part of
the world!
Highlights:
Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Himba Experience, Etosha National Park, Okavango
Delta, Western Caprivi, Mudumo National Park, Chobe National Park,
Victoria Falls.
Price per person: €1940.00
Single Supplement: US$ 100
Departure Dates
Group Size: maximum 10 guests
Type of Safari: Semi-participation camping safari,
Accommodation: Value for money fully equipped camping
Includes:
Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), 19 breakfasts, 19
lunches, 15 dinners, coffee/tea with the meals, transport on the tour, 2
nights in chalets and 17 nights camping, activities as per itinerary, game
drives as per itinerary.
Excludes:
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, all personal expenses, insurance for
luggage, tips, drinks, laundry.
Your Standard safari
itinerary are as follow;
DAY 1
Cape Town, South Africa. Arrival in Cape Town. On
request, airport transfers can 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. [LD]
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]
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Day African overland tented camping safari, from Cape Town to Victoria
Falls
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