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Wild Africa
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
22 days (Cape Town to Livingstone)
Highlights:
Experience tribal life with the hunter-gatherer San bushmen, Cruise along the Chobe River
Trip Code:
UKE
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from USD $3400
You can choose to have a single supplement on this trip USD1455
*(plus local payment ZAR R5850)
pricing for United States: change country
Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
This is an epic journey across four of southern Africa's incredible countries, traversing stark deserts, travelling along some of the region's most famous waterways, exploring pristine wilderness and tracking some of the continent's most iconic wildlife. From canoeing in the Orange River to trekking through baobab forests, trying out adrenaline activities in Swakopmund and taking a sunset cruise down the Zambezi, there's something for everyone on this quintessential wild Africa adventure.
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meals included: 21 Breakfasts, 10 Dinners
transport: Minibus/safari vehicle, boat, canoe, walking
accommodation: Hotels/lodges (19 nts) house boat (2 nts)
budget: Allow USD $460 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sun
we also recommend:
Complete your African adventure by travelling comfortably along the Garden route from Johanesberg to Cape Town. (UKG)
Day 1 Cape Town
Welcome to cosmopolitan Cape Town.
Days 2-3 Orange River
Paddle along the serene Orange River in a canoe and watch an African sunset over the golden cliffs of the Richtersveld.
Day 4 Fish River Canyon
The dramatic Fish River Canyon is dotted with magnificent quiver trees.
Days 5-6 Sousoussvlei
See the heart of the Namib Desert, traversing the Sossuvlei, a huge clay pan surrounded by sand dunes some 300 m high.
Days 7-8 Swakopmund
Soak up stunning desert vistas and the eerie silence en route to colonial Swakopmund.
Day 9 Spitzkoppe
Spot the seals of Cape Cross before visiting the Matterhorn of Namibia.
Days 10-11 Damaraland
Home to the Himba people, Kaokoland's wilderness will leave you spellbound.
Days 12-13 Etosha National Park
Take a tour of the ancient Petrified Forest en route to Etosha, a haven for black rhinos.
Day 14 Windhoek
Wander the streets of German-style Windhoek.
Day 15 Ghanzi
Visit the expansive Kalahari and stay with Ghanzi tribespeople to gain insight into their culture.
Days 16-17 Okavango Delta
Glide through waterways in a traditional canoe, criss-crossing the Okavango Delta.
Days 18-19 Ngepi Camp
We head to Ngerpi Camp and enjoy the serenity of this beautiful area as well as the chance to animal spot from your own front deck!
Day 20 Chobe National Park
Consider a stroll through a forest of baobabs before taking a game cruise down Chobe River.
Days 21-22 Victoria Falls/ Livingstone
Sail on the Zambesi's wide waters, which tumble down into the misty Victoria Falls.
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What an awesome, adventurist,and enjoyable trip I had.
Lynda Shaw
The destinations covered in this trip are fantastic. However, there are severe limitations with the itinerary, timing and accommodation facilities on this "comfort" trip.
Gerald Sherry
Excellent trip! Accommodation was better than expected (except for the Tudor Hotel in Cape Town). The pace was somewhat hectic but probably needed to be, to cover distances involved. Seeing a cheetah in Etosha was a real highlight. Fellow travellers were exceptional!
Margaret Clift
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