22 Day Northern Experience - Cape Town to Victoria Falls/Livingstone [NE/NEU/NEA]

Small Group Camping Safari Semi Participate

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

Victoria Falls

Fish River Canyon

Namib Naukluft Park

Cape Town, view from Blaauberg Beach

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Cape Town
Arrival in Cape Town. On request, airport transfers ca be arranged. You have the remainder of the day at leisure. Accommodation: Lady Hamilton Hotel (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms)

DAY 2: Cape Town to Cedarberg Mountains, South Africa [Lunch & Dinner]
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 the Cedarberg Mountains, bypassing Citrusdal, a bustling rural village set amongst lush green citrus orchards.
Lunch Stop: En route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water

DAY 3: West Coast to Orange River, South Africa [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
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.
Lunch Stop: Picnic spot on West Coast
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar

DAY 4: Canoeing on the Orange River, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner] 
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!
Lunch Stop: Banks of the Orange River
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar

DAY 5: Fish River Canyon, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner] 
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.
Lunch Stop: Picnic site en route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience store

DAY 6: Sossusvlei, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner] 
Moving inland we make our way to Hammerstein Lodge, which is close to the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei.
Lunch Stop: Picnic site en route to Sesriem
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool

DAY 7: Sesriem and Sossusvlei, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
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 sunset 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).
Lunch Stop: Poolside picnic at Sesriem Camp
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool

DAY 8: Namib Naukluft National Park & Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund, Namibia [Breakfast & Lunch]
The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park and the Kuiseb Canyon on our way to Swakopmund.
Lunch Stop: Namib Naukluft National Park
Accommodation: Villa Wiese, Swakopmund (with bathroom and hot water)
Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town.

DAY 9: Swakopmund, Namibia [Breakfast & Lunch] 
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.
Lunch Stop: Swakopmund
Accommodation: Villa Wiese, Swakopmund (with bathroom and hot water)
Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town.

DAY 10: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Brandberg, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
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.
Lunch Stop: Cape Cross Seal Colony picnic site
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar

DAY 11: Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest and Himba Village, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
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.
Lunch Stop: picnic spot enroute
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar

DAY 12: From Kamanjab to Etosha National Park, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
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 sun sets and late into the night, the group has the opportunity to watch animals drink at floodlit waterholes.
Lunch Stop: Picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience stores

DAYS 13 & 14: Etosha National Park, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
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 sun sets, and late into the night, the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole.
Lunch stop: At one of the camps
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience store

DAY 15 & 16: Etosha to Kavango River, Namibia [Breakfast & Lunch]
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.
Lunch Stop: A picnic site en route to n'Kwazi
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and laundry service available

DAY 17 & 18: Kavango River to Okavango Delta, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
We leave Namibia for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. We will be transferred to our camp in the 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 lakelets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque).
Lunch Stop: A picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar

DAY 19: Western Caprivi, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
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. 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 20: Chobe National Park, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
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.
Lunch Stop: A picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool

DAY 21: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zambia [Breakfast] 
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.
Accommodation: Zambezi Waterfront (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, restaurant and bar)

DAY 22: End of tour [Breakfast] 
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.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Included:
Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), 21 breakfasts, 19 lunches, 15 dinners, 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.

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

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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