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  • Writer's pictureSahara Down

Best of Southern Africa • 21 Days

South Africa, Namibia, Botswana & Zambia

Cederberg • Fish River Canyon • Sossusvlei • Skeleton Coast • Kalahari • Okavango Delta • Victoria Falls


4 Countries • 3700km • 3 weeks • Start in Cape Town & finish in Zambia • Private guide • Private transport • Lodges  • Game drives • African wildlife • Beach getaway • Private Group •

 

Week 1

Cape Town - Sossusvlei


From picturesque Cape Town, known as South Africas mother city, we drive north to the Namibian border on good tar surface roads. Once the border is crossed our journey takes us through the southern and central Namibian (Namib) Desert. Most roads that we will be driving on in Namibia are gravel or sand roads.

Highlights:

  • Cederberg

  • Orange River

  • Fish River Canyon

  • Sossusvlei

Activities:

(optional)

  • Canoeing Trip

  • Canyon Hike

  • Hot Air Balloon Trip


Week 2

Sossusvlei- Maun

Leaving Sossusvlei behind us, we carry on to the coastal town of Swakopmund. After a two days in the town we continue on to Namibias capital city Windhoek. Then we drive east for two days crossing the border into Botswana and on to its tourism capital Maun.

Highlights:

  • Colonial Town Swakopmund

  • Spitzkoppe

  • Windhoek

  • Kalahari

Activities:

(optional)

  • Scenic Flight

  • Desert Tour

  • Skydiving



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Week 3

Maun- Victoria Falls


From Maun we travel north on sandy roads, through the Moremi and Chobe game reserves and the Okavango Delta until we reach the floodplains of the Chobe River ample wildlife and natural beauty can be expected. Then we use the ferry to cross into Zambia, the home of the Victoria Falls.

Highlights:

  • Moremi Game Reserve

  • Okavango Delta

  • Chobe Game Reserve

  • Chobe River Safari

  • Victoria Falls

Activities:

(optional)

  • White Water Rafting

  • Helicopter Scenic Flight (over Vic Falls)

  • Bungee Jumping (110m high bridge)

  • Victoria Falls Devil Pools


Vehicles

Land Rover Defender



You will experience the trip from the inside of Africas most iconic vehicle- the Land Rover Defender. For most African tribes, this was the first car they ever saw. There is no vehicle more fitting for African overlanding than the Defender.



All of our vehicles are meticulously maintained with passenger safety being our highest priority. All vehicles undergo a full mechanical inspection before every trip and we do preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns on our tours. If however it does come to a breakdown, we have an experienced Land Rover mechanic with us and carry all vital spares to minimise delays on our expeditions.


All our Landys are equipped with a radio with bluetooth functionality and a working Air Conditioning system for a comfortable time on the road..



The team

You will be accompanied by experienced guides, each bringing unique skills, from logistical management, first aid, mechanical experience to cooking amazing bush dinners and setting up beautiful camps with the best sunset views.


We are all young and adventurous at heart and have all extensively travelled and guided trips through Southern and East Africa. This continent, its amazing and diverse wildlife, scenery, people and cultures are our passion which we would love to show and share with you.



Accomodation

Lodges:

During the expedition we will be spending at least 9 nights at lodges, hotels or guest houses. We have hand picked these accommodations not for their star rating, but rather their uniqueness of location, friendliness of staff and quality of rooms and food.

Camping:

When arriving at the camp the team has already set up the tents and comfy interior so you can have a great night's sleep in the outdoors. The campsites like the lodges are handpicked for the most beautiful locations and clean facilities.


Food

Good food is important to us!


When we're camping your guides will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for you.


Breakfast is usually "english" style with seasonal fruit, yoghurt and cereals.

Lunch will often be on the road and either prepared or bought for you at the local shops, restaurants or markets.

Dinner will often be cooked over a campfire.


When in lodges, hotels or guest houses meals will be provided.


A few evenings we will be visiting restaurants (+-5 times); these visits will be at everyones own expenses.



Requirements:

  • Required insurances: Health & travel insurance

  • Required vaccinations: Yellow fever, tetanus and hepatitis vaccines need to be stamped in your international vaccination card.

  • Malaria medicine (optional: Please consult your doctor)


Included:

Excluded:

  • Guide

  • All transportation costs

  • All border crossing fees

  • Mentioned activities excl. optional*

  • All national park entrance fees

  • All meals in lodge accommodations

  • Travel snacks and some alcohol



  • Restaurant visits

  • Extra alcohol

  • Extra travel snacks

  • Optional* activities

  • Accommodation before and after the trip

  • Flights

  • Visa/ passport expenses

  • Personal insurances





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