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Overland Tours SOUTH AFRICA
"20 Day
Overland Tour"
COUNTRIES VISITED:
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE ZAMBIA
HIGHLIGHTS: Cederberg -
Orange/Gariep River - Fish River Canyon - Namib Naukluft NP -
Sossusvlei - Swakopmund - Himba Tribe - Etosha NP - Kavango River -
Okavango Delta Excursion (optional) - Chobe NP Activities (optional)
- Victoria Falls NP (optional)
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Tour Details:
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DAY 1 SOUTH AFRICA – CEDERBERG MOUNTAIN REGION
After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive
north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon
(weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see
Bushmen paintings and learn about the native fauna
and flora.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 NAMAQUA LAND – ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER
Today we travel to the Gariep/Orange River. We spend
the night under the stars and sit at the campfire
getting to know each another.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 NAMIBIA – ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER - FISH RIVER
CANYON
You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or
the half day canoe on the river. After lunch we
travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional
Activities: Orange/Gariep River Half Day Canoe
Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the
remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the
afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 SOSSUSVLEI DUNES - NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL
PARK
We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and
watch the sunrise. After breakfast we join a local
expert on a guided tour explaining the desert
ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6/7 SWAKOPMUND
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we
stop for a photo) on our way to Namibia’s Atlantic
coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the
optional activities available here. Day 7 is free
for you to explore the town or try one of the many
adventure activities. Optional Activities:
Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin
Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, (Dinner on day 7 only)
DAY 8 SPITZKOPPE
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us
and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe.
Tonight we camp in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 HIMBA TRIBES
After some early morning exploration we continue
inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a
pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or
goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique
style of dress.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10/11 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Etosha NP is the venue for some of the most unique
game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go on
various game drives, and spend our evenings at the
abundant water holes for some excellent game
photography.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 WINDHOEK
After an early morning game drive we set off towards
Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we
stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we
go on a short city tour. Optional Activities: Dinner
out at Joe’s Beer House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 13 BOTSWANA, GHANZI
It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where
we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet
with a local Bushmen community and experience some
traditional Tribal Dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14/15/16 MAUN – OKAVANGO DELTA
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi
towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare
for our two night bush-camping experience. Your
guides will provide you with a briefing about the
next few days’ activities and the community run
tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta
using local transport. If the water level allows we
will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip a well
as a nature walk with the local people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17 GWETA
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to
Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and
Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 18 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank
of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game
viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an
excellent opportunity to view Africa’s spectacular
wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an
early morning game drive the following day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 19 ZIMBABWE - VICTORIA FALLS
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan
the next day’s adventure activities before we visit
the spectacular Victoria Falls NP and experience the
thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular
optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive,
Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 20 VICTORIA FALLS
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting,
a not -to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic
Falls offers many exciting alternatives. Optional
Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping,
Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast
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Price: |
R 13
950 |
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Local Payment: |
R 3 500 |
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Single Supplement: |
R
650 If you want your own tent |
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Length: |
20
days, 19 nights |
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Start Point: |
Cape Town |
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Victoria Falls |
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