Wagon Trails - Small group adventure holidays and safaris in Africa

21 days - Capetown to Victoria Falls

Namibia, Botswana, Zambia

Trip Cost - £605 or €865

(Local Payment - US $680) What's This?

Itinerary

 

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
Orange River Canoe Trail, Fish River Canyon, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Twyfelfontein, Koakoveld, Himba Tribes, Etosha National Park, Ngepi, Mahango Game Reserve, Tsodillo Hills, 3 Days Okavango Delta, Chobe River Cruise, Ngepi, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Victoria Falls (Zambian side)

10 seats FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LANDCRUISERS used on this tour

ITINERARY

Day 1 Cape Town South Africa
Departing Cape Town, we make our way North through Namaqualand and head for the Orange/Gariep River. The Orange River forms the border between South Africa and Namibia. The evening is spent camping on the banks of the Orange River, while getting to know your fellow travellers. (D)

Day 2 Orange River South Africa
Today is spent exploring the beauty of the Orange/Gariep River on a half day canoe adventure through the Richtersveld Mountains, the oldest desert mountains in the world. We enjoy an awesome African sunset over the Richtersveld at the well known yellow cliffs and spend the evening relaxing around the campfire. (BLD)

Day 3 Fish River Canyon Namibia
After breakfast we make our way into the magical land of Namibia and notice a stark change in landscape. Our journey takes us through an area famous for its ‘Quiver Tree Forests’ and then onto the mighty Fish River Canyon, second only to the Grand Canyon in size. After setting up camp and exploring the area, we enjoy a magnificent sunset over the Canyon. (BLD)

Day 4 Sesriem Namibia
Departing the canyon, we make our way to Sesriem, a campsite on the eastern edge of the Namib Desert. This is an amazing drive in terms of contrasting scenery and beauty with great photo opportunities. Expect to see a vast diversity of wildlife including springbuck, Oryx (gemsbok), Hartman’s zebra and ostrich roaming the vast plains of the Namib Desert. After setting up camp and a refreshing swim in the pool, we take a short drive to Elim dune to enjoy sundowners over the rolling sand dunes of the Namib Desert. We explore the famous dunes of Sossusvlei, some of which are the highest in the world. (BLD)

Day 5 Sesriem Namibia
After an early rise we make our way into the heart of the Namib Desert. We have the opportunity to climb the world famous ‘Dune 45’ for an unforgettable sunrise over the desert. Breakfast will be enjoyed at the foot of ‘Dune 45’ before making our way deeper into the desert. We explore the dunes on foot and visit the world renowned Sossusvlei, a dried out Lake in the middle of the desert with scattered “Skeleton” Camel Thorn trees dating back over a thousand years. We visit the Sesriem Canyon in the afternoon for another breathtaking sunset. (BLD)

Days 6 & 7 Swakopmund Namibia
Waking up to the silence of the desert, we journey through the Namib-Naukluft Park. The lunar landscape appears, as we get closer to the coast. We continue our journey to the oasis town of Swakopmund, where you can simply relax on the beach or take part in the various adrenaline activities on offer. Evenings to be spent exploring the popular nightlife that Swakopmund has offer. (B)

Day 8 Spitzkoppe Namibia
After two relaxing days in Swakopmund, we travel north along the ‘Skeleton Coast’ where we visit the Cape Cross seal colony, one of the biggest seal colonies off the African coast. After visiting the seal colony, we travel to the majestic Spitzkoppe, where we will bush camp for the night. Spitzkoppe is a huge granite outcrop towering some 1950 meter above sea level. We explore the area on foot with an opportunity to view the bushman paintings that this area is famous for. (BLD)

Days 9 & 10 Kaokoland Namibia
Today we make our way off the beaten track as we travel to the Koakoveld and Damaraland area. These remote areas are specifically famous for the wild desert elephants and the Nomadic Himba people. We explore the area while tracking the elusive desert elephants and have an opportunity to visit a local Himba tribe. The Koakoveld is an experience never to be forgotten. (BLD)

Days 11 & 12 Etosha Namibia
We depart the magical Koakoveld and take a tour of the ‘Petrified Forest’ en-route to the Etosha National Park. Etosha is ranked as one of Africa’s great game Parks and is home to a large population of animals, the saline Etosha pan stretches for 120 km and is a sanctuary for largest population of Black rhino in the world. Our days are spent game viewing, bird watching and taking in the superb scenery of this arid region. Our evenings are spent relaxing around the campfire or spotting game at the floodlit waterholes on the edge of the camp. (BD)

Day 13 Ngepi Camp Namibia
Leaving Etosha, we head Northeast through the Caprivi strip to Ngepi, our campsites on the banks of the famous Okavango River. This area lets you get back to nature and offers a chance to relax. We have the opportunity to experience the local culture. (BD)

Day 14 Tsodilo Hills Botswana
An early morning visit to a local Hambakushu village and the Mahango Game Reserve is featured as part of our exploration en-route to Tsodilo Hills. The Hills are one of the more rewarding destinations in Botswana, renowned not so much for wildlife, but for the extensive collection of the San people (Bushman/Basarwa) rock art paintings. Some 3 500 paintings have been identified. After an afternoon visit to some of the more accessible paintings you relax around your campfire, learn more about the area and the people who left such a fascinating legacy. (BLD)

Day 15 Okavango Delta Base Camp Botswana
After an early breakfast you set out for a walk (and some climbing) on one of the designated trails for 3 or 4 hours. This will allow you to see some of the more inaccessible and interesting paintings, whilst also allowing you to enjoy some breath taking scenery. You return to campsite for a welcome lunch. This afternoon you have a short visit to the local San village, before leaving this magical area behind as we make our way to our base-camp on the banks of the Okavango River from where we will explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta. (BLD)

Days 16 & 17 Okavango Delta Botswana
From camp we transfer by speedboats to Seronga, where we will be met by our local guides. Our time is spent exploring the pristine wilderness of the Delta in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and exploring the area on foot. We set up camp on an island in the Delta and enjoy the tranquil African bush. (BLD)

Day 18 Ngepi Botswana
We depart the Delta in the morning and make our way back to our base camp by mokoros and speed boats before travelling back to Ngepi camp on the banks of the Okavango River. (BLD)

Day 19 Chobe River Botswana
We depart Ngepi camp in the morning and head for the Chobe area via the Caprivi Strip, where we camp on the banks of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. (BD)

Days 20 & 21 Livingstone Zambia
An early rise as we venture out on an open vehicle game drive into the Chobe National Park. Crossing into Zambia by ferry, we set up camp in Livingstone and head out on a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi. Our time is spent exploring Victoria Falls and taking part in the many optional adrenaline activities that this area is famous for. (Day 20 BD) (Day 21 B only)

ACCOMMODATION
Days1-5: Camping in 2 person dome tents (mattresses provided)
Days 6-7: Dorm style accommodation in hotel
Days 8-20: Camping in 2 person dome tents (mattresses provided)

VEHICLE Minibus (no aircon) - Maximum 10 passengers per group
Custom built Toyota Land Cruiser – Maximum 10 passenger per group
Custom built safari vehicle – Maximum 16 passenger per group

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES These rates are in USD and can change at any time without notice. Please use as a guideline only.
Activities in Namibia: Quad biking $95 Sand boarding $40 Tandem skydive $250 Fishing trip $110 Aerobatic flight $240 Parasailing $70
Activities in Botswana: Chobe game drive $45
Activities Victoria Falls: White water rafting $135 Canoeing $95 Bungy $95 Tandem kayaking $150 Jet boat $90 Rhino walk $80 Elephant ride $100 Helicopter flight $95
WAGON TRAILS PROVIDES All ground transportation, services of experienced qualified driver/guide, camping equipment (2 person dome tents, mattresses, cooking equipment), all included highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED All visa costs are the clients responsibility, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, sleeping bags, items of a personal nature, drinks and optional activities
PARTICIPATION Participation safari – clients to erect their tents and help with cooking, washing dishes and vehicle cleanliness
NOTE This tour has full pre-departure information available to help you prepare for your trip, please ensure you receive it from your travel agent
The day to day schedule for this trip is approximate only and may later change due to unforeseen difficulties (e.g. problems with roads, vehicles, borders etc)

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