37 days tour

An African Adventure Southbound - 37 Days

An African Adventure Southbound - 37 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

An expert guide is included.

Transport

3 night Zanzibar Excursion including ferry transfer, accommodation, Spice Tour and Dhow Sunset Cruise. Arrival transfer from Dar es Salaam Airport on day 1 Sossusvlei transfer for Desert Walk A fully equipped overland truck for transportation and game drives

Accommodation

1st night Banda (beach hut) at Kipepeo Campsite (upgrade available), 2 nights dormitory accommodation in Swakopmund and 30 nights camping. Tents and sleeping mats provided 3 night Zanzibar Excursion including ferry transfer, accommodation, Spice Tour and Dhow Sunset Cruise.

Meals

35 breakfasts, 26 lunches, 25 dinners

Others

Park entry and game drives - Chobe NP, South Luangwa NP and Etosha NP. Park Entry into Victoria Falls NP Overnight Okavango Delta Excursion (camping) Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, cook) All camping fees and appropriate equipment All road taxes and tolls

Not included:

Optional

Optional activities not included in the price but available

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

International flights and visas Sleeping bag - please bring your own Tipping - an entirely personal gesture Optional activities

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Itinerary of your trip An African Adventure Southbound - 37 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Dar Es Salaam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Dar Es Salaam

      Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Dar Es Salaam airport we will meet and transfer you to your accommodation. Your first night will be spent in a Banda (beach huts with shared facilities) at Kipepeo Campsite There will be a predeparture meeting at 17:00 hours today where you will meet your tour leader.

  • Day 2 Day 2-4: Zanzibar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2-4: Zanzibar

      Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar. On the morning of day 2 we transfer by public ferry to the Spice Island of Zanzibar. Weโ€™ll spend the next 3 nights here with one night spent in Stone Town and two nights on the northern beaches.

  • Day 3 Day 5-6: Mikumi & Iringa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5-6: Mikumi & Iringa

      Zanzibar - Mikumi - Iringa. Leaving Zanzibar in the morning, we return to the mainland and head west to Mikumi for an overnight stop. The next day we continue our journey west. Our destination today is Iringa where we spend the night in a beautiful rustic campsite famous for its Amarula Hot Chocolates and its steamy showers!

  • Day 4 Day 7-9: Lake Malawi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7-9: Lake Malawi

      Iringa - Lake Malawi (Malawi). We depart Tanzania and enter Malawi - our home for the next 3 nights. 20% of this country is made up of the famous lake - which will be our back drop for the next 3 days as we slowly travel towards Zambia.

  • Day 5 Day 10-11: South Luangwa National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10-11: South Luangwa National Park

      Lake Malawi - South Luangwa (Zambia). Heading away from the lake we briefly stop at the capital Lilongwe before crossing into Zambia. From here we travel to the South Luangwa National Park on the Luangwa River for some game driving and 2 nights in the park.

  • Day 6 Day 12-13: Livingstone
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12-13: Livingstone

      South Luangwa - Eastern Zambia - Livingstone. Continuing south on day 12 we drive through rural Zambia before stopping for the night near the capital Lusaka. Our final stop in Zambia is Livingstone near the mighty Victoria Falls.

  • Day 7 Day 14: Chobe National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Chobe National Park

      Livingstone - Chobe (Botswana). Today we cross the border into Botswana and on to the town of Kasane on the Chobe River forming a natural border between Zambia, Namibia and Botswana. This afternoon we enjoy a game drive through Chobe National Park as we make our way to our camp situated within the park.

  • Day 8 Day 15: Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Victoria Falls

      Chobe - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). This morning we depart Chobe National Park looking for wildlife as we exit. We continue to Kasane before crossing the border into Zimbabwe and back to Victoria Falls - this time on the Zimbabwe side. We enjoy our last day in the adrenaline playground of Africa, where there are optional activities aplenty here including Zambezi white water rafting, bungee jumping from 111m and flights over the Falls in a variety of airborne machines!

  • Day 9 Day 16-17: Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16-17: Victoria Falls

      We have two days at leisure at Victoria Falls where we can spend relaxing or participating in a myriad of optional excursions including boat cruises and a whole host of adrenalin activities.

  • Day 10 Day 18-19: Chobe National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18-19: Chobe National Park

      Victoria Falls - Kasane. Leaving Vic Falls on this morning we cross back into Botswana and back to the town of Kasane, situated on the banks of the Chobe River. The rest of the afternoon and following morning is at leisure to explore the town, or perhaps enjoy a cruise down the the Chobe River.

  • Day 11 Day 20: Maun
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Maun

      Chobe - Maun. Heading out early, we head in a south-westerly direction to the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta and our base, Maun - the starting point for travel into the Delta.

  • Day 12 Day 21-22: Okavango Delta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21-22: Okavango Delta

      Maun - Okavango Delta - Maun. On day 21 we take the overnight excursion into the Delta. After an early rise, we pack our expedition vehicle and from Maun we drive north for a couple of hours to reach the mokoro polerโ€™s station. The Delta region is studded with many local villages where many families live in a traditional way. Some of the villages are very remote and can only be reached by the traditional mode of transport โ€“ the Mokoro. Mokoros are dugout canoes manoeuvred through the waterways by local guides who โ€œpoleโ€ them through the reeds. At the Mokoro station, we meet our โ€˜Polersโ€™ and pack our supplies before heading out into the waterways. After a couple of hours along the waterways, we arrive at our bush camp situated in the heart of the Okavango. The following morning, after our Mokoro ride and vehicle transfer, we arrive back to Maun around lunch time and have the chance to complete our picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional scenic flight over The Delta (dependent on weather conditions & availability).

  • Day 13 Day 23-24: Ghanzi & Windhoek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23-24: Ghanzi & Windhoek

      Maun - Ghanzi - Windhoek (Namibia). On day 23 we head towards the small village of Ghanzi for our last night in Botswana. Ghanzi is home to the San / Bushman and you can learn more about them by partaking in the Bushman experience offered by the campsite. On day 24 we cross the border in to Namibia and head to the capital Windhoek for some retail therapy and time to relax at Urban Camp.

  • Day 14 Day 25: Etosha National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 25: Etosha National Park

      Windhoek - Etosha. From Windhoek, we head to Etosha National Park, Namibiaโ€™s premier nature and wildlife reserve.

  • Day 15 Day 26-27: Safari In Etosha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 26-27: Safari In Etosha

      On day 26 we make our way 150 km across the park, keeping our eyes peeeled many different mammals, reptiles, birds and insects in the various regions. After a full day of game viewing, we exit the park through Anderson gate and head to our campsite a short drive away. The following day takes us further south through the Namibian countryside to a campsite, located in the vicinity of Etosha National Park.

  • Day 16 Day 28: Brandberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 28: Brandberg

      Etosha National Park area - Brandberg. Today we continue south to the area of the Brandberg. All depending on the time of arrival we will have the opportunity to explore the area.

  • Day 17 Day 29-30: Swakopmund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 29-30: Swakopmund

      Brandberg - Swakopmund. Our destination today is Swakopmund, via Spitzkoppe the โ€˜Matterhorn of Namibiaโ€™. The 1728 m high rock formation, one of Namibiaโ€™s most recognised landmarks, is well known as an ancient San sacred site. Founded by the Germans in 1892 their colonial influence is still evident today. Swakopmund has a selection of excellent coffee shops, restaurants & bars as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian curios. Day 30 is spent relaxing or participating in a myriad of optional excursions which include sky diving, sand boarding, scenic desert flights, dolphin cruises, horse riding and more!

  • Day 18 Day 31-32: Sesriem & Sossusvlei Dunes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 31-32: Sesriem & Sossusvlei Dunes

      Swakopmund - Sesriem. Departing Swakopmund, we continue south to Walvis Bay before turning inland and toward the desert. We enter the Namib-Naukluft Park - one of the oldest deserts in the world. A short distance away is Sossusvlei, surrounded by a dramatic sea of sand dunes reputed to be the highest in the world. Magnificent views of the desert can be seen from the top of the dunes, some over 300m high. Our afternoon is spent exploring this amazing area.

  • Day 19 Day 33: Fish River Canyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 33: Fish River Canyon

      Sesriem - Fish River Canyon. This morning we watch the sunrise over this beautiful area before heading to Fish River Canyon. At 161 km long, 27 km wide and about 550 m deep, itโ€™s the second largest canyon in the world.

  • Day 20 Day 34: Gariep River
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 34: Gariep River

      Fish River Canyon - Gariep River (South Africa). This morning we continue south, where, after a short drive we reach the natural land border between Namibia and South Africa at the Gariep River (Orange River). We cross the border into South Africa and camp at a beautiful campsite on the bank of the river.

  • Day 21 Day 35: Cederberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 35: Cederberg

      Gariep River - Cederberg. Continuing south we pass through the Richtersveld and the mining town of Springbok, before reaching the region known as Namaqualand, well known for its prolific display of Namaqua wildflowers that occur each spring. Our camp ground tonight is a picturesque campsite surrounded by local wine farms. We even have the option to sample some of the nectar of the gods or to explore the surrounding beautiful Cederberg Mountains. Tonight is our last night under the stars!

  • Day 22 Day 36: Cape Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 36: Cape Town

      Cederberg - Cape Town. Today is our last drive day and we head towards our final destination Cape Town. Our journey takes us through the rich fruit growing area of Citrusdal before crossing the Piketberg Pass to the Capeโ€™s wine growing regions. Our first sighting of the Motherโ€™s City Table Mountain across Table Bay means weโ€™ve reached our final destination. Tonightโ€™s accommodation is in dormitories at one of Cape Townโ€™s best loved hostels.

  • Day 23 Day 37: Cape Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 37: Cape Town

      Saturday. This morning we exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 60

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