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African Insight Northbound
Trip Valid:
01/07/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
6 days (Johannesburg to Livingstone)
Highlights:
Spot the Big Five in Kruger, Get your adrenaline pumping at Victoria Falls, Watch elephants at bath time at Chobe National Park, Experience the very best of southern Africa
Trip Code:
UOI
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 16
Price:
USD $590
*(plus local payment USD $280)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Short and sweet, this adventure takes you to some of Africa's most famous sights in just 6 days. Spot the Big Five in Chobe National Park and Kruger, and marvel at the mighty Victoria Falls. From elephant spotting to camping in the wild, it's all on offer on this tour of southern Africa's best known highlights.
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meals included: All meals while camping
transport: Overland safari vehicle, minibus, boat, walking, ferry
accommodation:
Participation camping (5 nts)
budget: Allow USD $20 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Thu
important notes:
Due to extremely early departure on day 1, a pre tour meeting will be held at 6pm on the evening prior to day 1.
Please note that the minimum age for this trip is 18 years of age.
we also recommend:
Check out the magic of the Okavango Delta and experience Botswana from the water on our Botswana Adventure. (USB)
Days 1-2 Johannesburg/ Kruger National Park
Set off from Johannesburg and travel through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Mpumalanga Region. Continue on to the famed Kruger National Park, a massive 24,000 sq km in size, to spend time spotting the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos. Some 500 species of bird also inhabit the park and the flat bush and savannah is home to heaps of other interesting African animals such as impalas, hyenas and warthogs so keep your eyes wide open. There's also a chance to take a safari after dark to catch sight of nocturnal predators staking out their suppers.
Days 3-4 Polokwane/ Nata
Spend time travelling from one wildlife haven to another as you head north via Nata and Francistown to the great grasslands of Botswana.
Day 5 Chobe National Park
Bid farewell to South Africa as you travel to Chobe National Park where an estimated 120,000 elephants reside. The lush plains and forests of the reserve support a remarkable density of game. Hippos and crocodiles keep cool in muddy swamps and a leisurely cruise along the river is a good way to get near them. Look out for powerful fish eagles, the vibrant plumage of kingfishers as well as baby elephants having a bath.
Day 6 Victoria Falls/ Livingstone
Go wild in Livingstone, Zambia's adventure sports capital and the gateway to the raging waters of Victoria Falls. Named Mosi oa Tunya by locals, meaning 'the smoke that thunders', this incredible waterfall is a must-see. At the height of rainy season the spray from the falls rises an impressive 120 m into the air. For a different perspective, there is an option to take in an exhilarating aerial view from a helicopter, charter plane or micro-light.
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Had a fantastic trip, more than I could have hoped for.
Luke Michel
Although I booked through Intrepid, I was suprised to find the trip was actually run by "Acacia Africa." This meant the itinerary and included/optional activities was slightly different to what I was expecting.
Melissa Page
Good budget camping trip - gave me a taste of overlanding
Clinton Smith
Although our trip was run in Africa by Acacia (who were very good!), Intrepid made planning very easy. The staff were friendly, gave good information, answered any of my obvious first-time-traveller questions and actually called back when they said they would! Will use Intrepid again.
Primula Lill
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