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Desert Tracker 2007
Trip Valid:
01/01/2007 to 31/12/2007
Duration:
25 days (Cape Town to Johannesburg)
Highlights:
Climb a giant sand dune in the Namibia desert, Get back to nature in a dugout canoe in the Okavango Delta, View Africa's greatest spectacle Victoria Falls, Spend a night spotting wildlife in Etosha, Watch a baby elephant at bath time in Chobe, Stalk predators in Kruger
Trip Code:
URY
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 24
Price:
USD $1295
*(plus local payment USD $810)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
An action-packed safari journeying through diverse landscapes: eerie and barren desert, pounding Atlantic coastline, lush and prolific game parks, tranquil and peaceful wildernesses, and the thundering Victoria Falls. You'll also see the best game park in South Africa and visit Botswana's beautiful Chobe National Park. Experience it all by a range of exhilarating adventure activities that will pump you full of African adrenaline!
about acacia
For over fifteen years Acacia has shared & developed their knowledge of Africa with travellers from all over the world. The company's staff are chosen for their love of this vast continent while their local, well-qualified guides are happy to share their in-depth knowledge. This local expertise, combined with their respect & love for Africa's people, traditions, wildlife and wonderful flora, ensures travellers will get the most out of their Intrepid African adventures.
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meals included: 24 Breakfasts, 22 Lunches, 20 Dinners
transport: Overland truck, boat, mokoro (dugout canoe), walking
accommodation: Participation camping (24 nts)
budget: Allow USD $80 for meals not included.
departs: Departs selected Sat
important notes: This trip departs early in the morning on day 1 and it is strongly recommended that you arrive at least one day prior
Days 1-7 South Africa/ Namibia
The safari begins in Cape Town with a township tour, then we travel north to the Namibian border via the Western Cape. Continue to the striking Orange River to arrive at Fish River Canyon. Climb the world's highest dunes in the Namib-Naukluft National Park and enjoy optional activities such as dune-bashing or sand boarding in the coastal town of Swakopmund.
Days 8-15 Namibia/ Botswana
Travel north along the Atlantic coast and visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony, home to some 80,000 seals. Continue through Damaraland before heading into Etosha National Park for superb game drives. From the campsite, spot nocturnal wildlife around the floodlit waterholes. Cross into Botswana via Namibia's capital, Windhoek, and head to the gateway of the Okavango Delta at Maun. Explore the tranquil islands and watery channels by foot and traditional dugout canoe.
Days 16-21 Botswana/ Zambia
Travel north to Chobe National Park and spot herds of elephants on land and river safaris. Cross into Zambia and travel to Livingstone, gateway to Victoria Falls. There's plenty of free time to try some of the optional activities such as white water rafting, bungee jumping or a scenic flight over the falls.
Days 22-25 Botswana/ South Africa
Travel back into Botswana and briefly revisit Chobe National Park before continuing south via Nata and Francistown. Cross over the border to South Africa and the famed Greater Kruger Area. Largely flat bushveld and savannah, Kruger has a huge variety of wildlife and this is the perfect terrain to view some of Africa's 'big five' as well as giraffes, hippos, and antelopes. There may also be the opportunity to take a night game drive. From the Kruger area travel through the Mpumalanga Region to Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, where this incredible adventure ends.
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The trip was an unforgattable wildlife and wilderness experience, interesting and fun with many youngsters and those young at heart. Biggy and Musa, our first group leader and driver were fantastic.
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