20 Day Southern Experience - Victoria Falls/Livingstone to Cape Town [SE/SEU/SEA]

Small Group Camping Safari Semi Participate

• Victoria Falls and surrounds - Zambia
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• Chobe National Park - Botswana
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• Kwando River
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• Mudumu National Park
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• Okavango Delta
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• Rundu
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• Etosha National Park
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• Kamanjab
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• Petrified Forest
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• Brandberg Mountain
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• Cape Cross
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• Swakopmund
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• Namib Naukluft Park
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• Kuiseb Canyon
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• Sesriem and surrounding area
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• Sossusvlei
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• Ais - Ais and Fish River Canyon Surrounds
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• Orange River
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• West Coast
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• Namaqualand Area
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• Cederberg
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• Cape Town - City

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe [Breakfast]
Arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. We can arrange airport transfers on request. This afternoon is spent at your leisure for optional activities offered (own expense).
Accommodation: Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar and swimming pool

DAY 2: Depart Victoria Falls for Chobe National Park, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner] 
Early this morning we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided tour. A mid morning departure takes you from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe onto Botswana. The afternoon is spent on a sunset cruise game viewing in a part of Africa’s unspoilt wilderness, Chobe National Park. Chobe has an abundance of Game whose distinctive calls can be heard throughout the night.
Lunch Stop: Safari Lodge
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool

DAY 3: Western Caprivi, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Leaving Botswana, we drive through Chobe National Park 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 famous Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland.
Lunch Stop: At a picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool

DAY 4 & 5: Caprivi to Okavango Delta, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands.
Lunch Stop: An island in the Delta
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar

DAY 6 & 7: Okavango Delta to Kavango River, Namibia [Breakfast & Lunch]
Leaving Botswana we make our way into Namibia and head along the Caprivi to Rundu and onto N’kwazi River Camp, which is on the bank of the Kavango River overlooking 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.
Lunch Stop: A picnic spot along the route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and laundry service available

Day 8, 9 & 10: Etosha National Park, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
The following morning we head off to Etosha National Park. We fill the next 2 days with game drives, which includes 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.
Lunch stop: A picnic spot along the route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience store

DAY 11: Kamanjab – Himba Experience, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
We leave the wild animals behind at Etosha and move onto the spectacular scenery of Twyfelfontein. On our way we visit the small German town of Outjo where we relax for a coffee break. 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.
Lunch Stop: Picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water

DAY 12: Petrified Forest and Brandberg (White Lady), Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
The Petrified Forest is next on the itinerary before reaching Twyfelfontein where we walk to visit the ancient bushman’s artwork carved and painted into the surrounding Mountains. After doing this walk we head to our camp at the foot of the Brandberg Mountains.
Lunch Stop: picninc spot en route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar

DAY 13: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Swakopmund, Namibia [Breakfast & Lunch]
Today we walk and visit the famous ‘White Lady’ rock painting in Brandberg. We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Skeleton Coast on our way to Swakopmund we visit Africa’s largest seal colony at Cape Cross where zoom lenses and binoculars will definitely not be needed.
Lunch Stop: Cape Cross Seal Colony picnic site
Accommodation: Rooms with en-suite bathrooms; Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town

DAY 14: Swakopmund, Namibia [Breakfast]
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 icy sea.
Lunch Stop: Swakopmund
Accommodation: Rooms with en-suite bathrooms; Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town
Optional Excursions in Swakopmund:
Sand boarding, Fishing, Quad-biking, Sky Diving, Himba Visit – Scenic Flight (Full day excursion)

DAY 15: Namib Naukluft National Park and Kuiseb Canyon, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Today is spent exploring the barren, arid, and sometimes rocky landscape of the Namib Naukluft National park. Once we reach Hammerstein Lodge we camp in wide-open space under the countless stars.
Lunch Stop: Namib Naukluft National Park
Accommodation: Cam tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool

DAY 16: Sesriem & Sossusvlei, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
We visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. There is an option of taking the shuttle into the dunes (optional cost of R95pp transfer from 2x4 parking to Sossusvlei/Dead vlei parking area). At sunset these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of more than 300 m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck there may even be water in the vlei (lake).
Lunch Stop: Poolside picnic at Sesriem Camp
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool

DAY 17: Fish River Canyon, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
After a long drive we arrive at the Fish River Canyon and set up camp at Canon Road House. Later in the evening we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the Canyon.
Lunch Stop: Picnic site along route to Hobas
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience store

DAY 18: The Orange River, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
We leave Hobas in the morning for our camp on the banks of the Orange River, which makes up the South African – Namibian boundary. Here you can relax in the water that has supplied the region with its famous diamonds.
Lunch Stop: Picnic site en route to the Orange River
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, laundry and bar

DAY 19: Canoeing on the Orange River, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
The only traveling today is done in a canoe. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream.
Lunch Stop: Banks of the Orange River
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, laundry and bar

DAY 20: West Coast of South Africa & Namaqualand Flowers, South Africa [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
We cross the border into South Africa and make our way down the coast. If you are traveling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers of the famous Namaqualand region. Before you know it we reach the Cedarberg Mountains, where we’ll spend our last night.
Lunch Stop: West Coast of South Africa
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar

DAY 21: Cedarberg Mountains / Cape Town, South Africa [Breakfast & Lunch]
A day drive through the mountains takes us to our final destination, Cape Town; we stop at the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to view Table Mountain across the Bay.
Lunch Stop: Bloubergstrand (West Coast) with a magnificent view of Table Mountain
Accommodation: Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, restaurant, bar and swimming pool

DAY 22: End of Tour [Breakfast]
The tour ends after breakfast this morning. Airport transfers can be arranged on request.

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Includes:
Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), 21 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 15 dinners, coffee/tea with the meals, transport on the tour, activities as per itinerary, game drives as per itinerary.

Standard Safari - 4 nights in chalets and 17 nights camping
Upgraded Safaris - Fixed accommodation is provided on 11 nights during safari
Fully Upgraded Safaris - Chalet accommodation is provided on all nights during the safari

Excludes:
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, all personal expenses, insurance for luggage, tips, drinks, laundry.

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Extra information

Upgraded Camping Safari:
This tour is also available as an Upgraded Camping Safari and Fully Upgraded Safari. Accommodation in chalets / permanent tented camps of a 3 star standard, most have en-suite facilities.

Accommodation:
On the camping safaris, 2 guests per 3-person dome tents, fitted with mosquito nets. Sleeping mattresses are provided. Sleeping bags can be rented at an extra fee of US$ 30 / Euro 25 for the duration of the safari.

Participation: 
Semi-participation Camping Safaris run with a maximum of 10 clients. A guide, who is both driver and cook, will accompany the clients. Clients become part of the experience and participate in the tour. This means, that the participants will be responsible for performing and helping with certain tasks, such as setting up and breaking down of overnight camps (tents, chairs, tables), packing and unpacking the vehicle, assisting with preparation of meals and cleaning dishes. The guide will do the cooking and be responsible for all other organisational duties. This creates an amazing bond between the clients on these safaris.

Local Payment:
On most of our Safaris a local payment needs to be paid to the guide before the tours starts. Your local payment covers on the road expenses such as National Park entrance fees, excursions and activities as well as the use of local guides. This provides your guide with sufficient funds on the road and ensures that your money goes to the African communities directly.

Transport:
Fully equipped Toyota Landcruisers or other appropriate vehicles with comfortable seating, windows for game viewing and a music system. An off-road trailer is fitted with a field kitchen. All luggage is carried on the vehicle or trailer roof racks to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle. 

Spending money:
Clients are advised to bring enough money to cover the purchase of curios, tips, alcoholic drinks and additional entertainment. US Dollars, Pound Sterling and Botswana Pula are the most practical and convenient currencies.

Meals:
All meals are organized by the guide and are prepared by him/her with the help of the group. Meals are nutritious and filling, drawing on fresh local produce where possible. Groceries are bought along the way, this allows clients to have a say in what type of meals are eaten. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.

First Aid: 
Guides are trained in basic first aid and the vehicle is equipped with a comprehensive medical aid kit. Preventative Malaria medication should be taken before the trip and throughout its duration. It is advisable to consult a doctor prior to departure.

Luggage:
Maximum baggage allowance: 12 kg. This is a stipulated luggage allowance, as an overloaded vehicle is a danger to both the clients and the guide. This does not include photographic equipment and a small daypack. Please bring a backpack or soft barrel bag, not a suitcase. Don't bring too much clothing, as there are washing opportunities along the way. Please adhere to the allowance specified as space for luggage is limited.

Insurance:
It is compulsory for all travelers to have insurance covering their personal requirements, medical expenses and personal possessions. This is to be arranged before leaving your home country. Please let us know if you would like us to arrange travel insurance for you - travel@toursa.com.

Visas:
The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa prior to departure.

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