| Day: |
Description: |
| 1 |
VICTORIA FALLS:
The spectacular Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Explore at your leisure; take a 'sundowner' cruise or enjoy a wealth of other adventure activities. |
| 2 |
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK:
Departing Victoria Falls we head for Botswana and our first border crossing. A short drive brings us to Kasane where we camp on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe National Park is home to the largest herds of elephant in Africa and in the afternoon we take a guided river cruise with game viewing opportunities. (BL) |
| 3 |
MAUN:
A long day as we travel through Botswana and on to the little town of Maun, which is the gateway to the Okavango Delta. (BL) |
| 4-5 |
OKAVANGO DELTA - MOKORO SAFARI:
The Okavango Delta is an incredible maze of inland waterways and lagoons. We'll be on safari 'mokoro' style, poled gently along in canoes, hand hewn from logs, through this haven of wildlife and birds. We also take guided game walks to experience the full splendour of the region. Overnight in wild camps. (BLD) |
| 6 |
MAUN:
After breakfast we are poled back to our vehicle and transfer to our camp in Maun. (BLD) |
| 7 |
GOBABIS:
Cross the border into Namibia and proceed to Gobabis where we spend the night on a private game farm. (BL) |
| 8 |
WATERBERG PLATEAU NATIONAL PARK:
Travel via Windhoek to the Waterberg Plateau National Park. Historically significant because it was the site of the war between the Germans and the Hereros, the area has now become a haven for many endangered species and is renowned for its incredible rock formations and walks. Plenty of free time to walk in the park or take optional game drives and guided walks. (BLD) |
| 9-10 |
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK:
Etosha National Park is Namibia's premier game park. Dominated by shimmering white saltpans you have a chance to see elephant as well as black rhino, lion and leopard. We enjoy 3 game drives whilst at Etosha. (Day 9 - BLD, Day 10 BL) |
| 11-12 |
SWAKOPMUND:
Journey to Swakopmund, a delightful Bavarian. style town situated snugly between sea and desert. There are great beaches, an array of shops, bars and restaurants and a range of other activities. (Day 11 - BL, Day 12 - B) |
| 13-14 |
NAMIB NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK:
Continue to The Namib Naukluft National Park and the giant sand dunes of Sossusvlei. This is one of the world's oldest deserts, offering over 130 million years of natural wonder, and the highest sand dunes in the world. Climb the dunes for an unforgettable view. Time to explore the nearby Sesriem Canyon. (BLD) |
| 15 |
FISH RIVER CANYON:
We head for the awesome Fish River Canyon where there is the chance to take in a beautiful sunset over the canyon or take an optional hike. (BL) |
| 16 |
GARIEP RIVER (formerly Orange River):
Cross the border into South Africa and head for our camp on the riverbank. You will have the opportunity to take an optional canoe safari or sunset cruise. (BLD) |
| 16 |
LAMBERTS BAY:
Today we leave for Lamberts Bay, where we spend the night. (BL) |
| 18-19 |
CAPE TOWN:
Sample the sights and sounds of this magical city at the southern end of the African continent. (B) |
| 20 |
CAPE TOWN:
Tour ends. (B) |
Gasp at the most spectacular natural wonder of them all, Victoria Falls - 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' or 'The Smoke that Thunders'. Float gently along the upper Zambezi watching the animals come to drink. A whole world away we discover the mysterious Okavango Delta in Botswana and the vast horizons of Namibia and the Namib Desert, said to be one of the oldest deserts in the world. The picturesque city of Cape Town is where we end this epic trip.
