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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):

"Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa" 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]
"Cedarberg Mountains, South Africa" 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]
"Canoeing on the Orange River, Namibia" 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]
"Fish River Canyon, Namibia" 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]
"Sossusvlei, Namibia" Day 5
Sossusvlei, Namibia. Moving inland we make our way to Sesriem, the gateway to the world?s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. [BLD]
"Sesriem and Sossusvlei, Namibia" 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]
"Namib, Naukluft National Park, Namibia"

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.

"quad biking on sandunes, Swakopmund, Namibia" 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]
"Cape Cross Seal Colony, Namibia" 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]
"Twyfelfontein, Namibia" 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]
"Kamanjab, Namibia" 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]
"Etosha National Park, Namibia" 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]
"Kavango River, Namibia" 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]
"Mokoros in Okavango Delta, Botswana" 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]
"Zebra in Mudumo National Park, Namibia" 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]
"Lions of Chobe National Park, Botswana" 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]
"Victoria Falls, Zambia" 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]

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Tour Cost: US2,170 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"Elephants Crossing, Southern Africa"

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."Dome Tents on Camping Safari, Botswana"

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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