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Southern
Cross Safari
Camping
Safari - suitable for families (20 Day Small Group)
From Cape Town to
Victoria Falls visiting four countries: South Africa,
Namibia, Botswana and Zambia.
This is our most popular safari, and the best way
to see the most spectacular features of Southern Africa. 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!
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Highlights:
Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei,
Sesriem, Swakopmund, Himba Experience, Etosha National Park, Okavango
Delta, Western Caiprivi, Mudumo National Park, Chobe National Park,
Victoria Falls.
ITINERARY (also offered in reverse):
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Day 1
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] |
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Day 2
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] |
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Day 3
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] |
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Day 4
Ai-Ais Hot Springs and Hobas - Fish River Canyon, Namibia. A short
drive takes us to Ai-Airs Hot Springs where, in winter, we stop and
relax for lunch. After Lunch we head off to Hobas Camp further north in
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] |
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Day 5
Sossusvlei, Namibia. Moving inland we make our way to Sesriem, the
gateway to the world?s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. [BLD] |
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Day 6
Sesriem and Sossusvlei, Namibia. We visit the world's highest sand
dunes at Sossusvlei. A drive into the dunes is also available
(optional). 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] |
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Day 7
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]
+ The 14 day safari begins on this day. |
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Day 8
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] |
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Day 9
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] |
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Day 10
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] |
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Day 11
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] |
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Day 12-13
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] |
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Day 14-15
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] |
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Day 16-17
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] |
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Day 18
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] |
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Day 19
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] |
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Day 20
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] |
END OF SERVICES.
Tour
Cost: US$ 2,170
per person sharing twin accommodation.
Local payment:
ZAR1950
per person
Group Size: maximum
10 people
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.
Meal Key B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
Excludes:
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, Medical or Travel Insurance, Passport
and travel Visa fees, any items of a
personal nature, such as gratuities, beverages, laundry, etc.
Upgraded Lodge/Camping option:
We also offer this tour as a Deluxe-Option which
includes 9
nights in chalets and 10 nights camping for a price of USD 2720.
+We also offer a 14 day safari, starting in Swakopmund. The camping safari is US$1780 and the upgraded lodge/camping safari is US$2080 plus local payment of US$210.
TYPES OF SAFARIS
We offer 2 different types of safaris on scheduled tours. For tailor-made tours, please choose the style you would like your tour to be run, independent of the group size mentioned below.
Camping Safaris, semi-participation: these run with a maximum of 10 passengers and a driverguide/cook. We want you to be part of the experience and therefore ask that you participate in the tour. This means, that you will be responsible for performing and helping with certain tasks, such as setting up the overnight camps (tents, chairs, tables), assisting with meals, cleaning dishes afterwards, and tidying up the campsite. The guide will do the cooking and take over all other organisational duties.
Upgraded Camping Safari, semi-participation: The Upgraded Option offers additional comfort of bedded accommodation. The accommodations used are simple, clean, 2-3 star typical African standard, with a mix of shared and private bathrooms. We stay in camps that have camping facilities as well as chalets, lodges or tented camps. You will travel together with passengers on the camping safari and have all your meals together. In the evening after dinner, you walk to your bedded-accommodation, while other passengers walk to their tents. You are also asked to help out with the camp duties, as mentioned above.
Tailor-Made Travel: We can tailor-make a private safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget.
Contact
us to join this 20 day tour or for
further information.
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