26 Day Cape Town to Kruger National Park (NO26)
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Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region
Camp L,D
After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings.
Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep/Orange River
Camp B,L,D
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.
Day 3 Namibia - Fish River Canyon
Camp B,L,D
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.
Day 4/5 Namib-Naukluft National Park- Sossusvlei
Camp B,L,D
From the Fish River Canyon we continue in to the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp for a short hike at Sesriem Canyon. We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sun rise. After breakfast we join a local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.
Day 6/7 Swakopmund
Hostel B,L,D (Dinner on day 7 only)
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way to Namibia’s coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the activities available. Day 8 is free to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Day 8 Spitzkoppe
Camp B,L,D
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.
Day 9 Himba Tribes
Camp B,L,D
We continue inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress.
Day 10/11 Etosha National Park
Camp B,L,D
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.
Day 12 Windhoek
Hostel B,L,D
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour. Optional Activities: Dinner out at Joe’s Beer House.
Day 13 Botswana - Ghanzi
Camp B,L,D
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.
Day 14/15/16 Botswana - Okavango Delta
Camp B,L,D
We spend the night in Maun to prepare for our two night bush-camp. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’. We will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip as well as a nature walk the local people.
Day 17 Botswana - Gweta
Camp B,L,D
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP.
Day 18 Botswana - Chobe National Park
Camp B,L,D
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.
Day 19/20 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls National Park
Hostel B,L (Day 20 Hostel and Breakfast)
On arrival in Victoria Falls we plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the Victoria Falls NP. The next day is left open for you to choose your activities. Optional Activities: Chobe game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out
Day 21/22 Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
Camping (Hostel Day 22) No Meals
It is a long and uneventful drive through Botswana to Johannesburg.
Day 2324 Kruger National Park
Camp B,L,D
Leaving behind Johannesburg we head through Mpumalanga to the world famous Kruger National Park. The next two days are spent exploring the part of this vast reserve and we have a good chance to spot Africa's famed “Big Five” Optional activities: Evening game drive, morning walk with park ranger
Day 25 Traditional Cultural Village - Timbavati
Dorm, B,L,D
We leave the Kruger NP and head for Timbavati. In the afternoon we visit a Shangaan village, and then enter a wildlife concession area. This evening we go on an evening game drive. Optional activities: Morning walk with park ranger
Day 26 Panorama Route - Johannesburg
Own Arrangements, B,L
We complete our Kruger tour with an early morning game walk. We travel on the Panorama Route. Blyde River Canyon has breathtaking view points, including God’s Window. The Bourke’s Luck Potholes are the fascinating results of erosion caused by the River. Tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg
