A camping safari through four countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Just a few of the highlights are: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Namib Desert, Etosha Pan, Okavango Delta, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, hot springs, Bushman paintings and African wildlife.
Stage highlights:
The diversity of the African landscape and wildlife.
Stage duration:20 days
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Day 1 - Cedarberg Mountains, South africa
Cedarberg Mountains, Citrusdal Hot Springs, South Africa. On the first day of the tour, we travel to the scenic Cedarberg Mountains - with stunning sandstone formations and lovely views - making for great hiking opportunities. [LD]
Stage highlights:
Stunning views.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 2 - West Coast and Namaqualand, South Africa
West Coast to the Orange River, South Africa. We pass through some magnificent mountain ranges on our way to the Orange River. If you are travelling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers in the famous Namaqualand region. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Spectacular views and the wild flowers in spring.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 3 - Orange River, Namibia
Canoeing on the Orange River, Nambia. We travel by canoe! The grand Orange River is the border between Namiba and South Africa and makes for excellent water activities and imposing surrounds. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Water activities on the Orange River.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 4 - Ai-Ais Hot Springs and Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Ai-Ais Hot Springs and Hobas-Fish River Canyon, Namibia. A short drive takes us to Ai-Ais Hot Springs where, for those fit and interested, we explore the Fish River Canyon by foot, while the rest of the group enjoy the view from the top. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Sundowners on the edge of the second largest canyon on this earth.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 5 - Sossusvlei, Namibia
Sossusvlei, Namibia. Moving inland we make our way to Sesriem, the gateway to the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. The view of this sea of red dunes will be imprinted on your mind forever. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
The images of the highest sand dunes in the world.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 6 - Sesriem and Sossusvlei, Namibia
Sesriem and Sossusvlei, Namibia. At sunrise these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of over 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide fantastic photo opportunities. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Sunrise views of the sand dunes.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 7 - Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia
Namib Naukluft National Park & Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund, Namibia. The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park and the Kuiseb Canyon on our way to Swakopmund. [BL]
Stage highlights:
The drive through spectacular scenery.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 8 - Swakopmund, Namibia
Swakopmund, Namibia. Today you visit Swakopmund: one of the most picturesque towns in Nambia. It is situated on the Atlantic Ocean and features many German buildings and influences. [BL]
Stage highlights:
Time for yourself and optional adventure activities.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 9 - Cape Cross Seal Colony, Namibia
Cape Cross Seal Colony, Skeleton Coast and Brandberg, Namibia. We follow the barren Skeleton Coast, eventually leaving the Atlantic coastline behind as we head inland across the desert planes for Brandberg. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
The drive along the barren Skeleton Coast.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 10 - Twyfelfontein, Namibia
Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain and the Desert Elephants, Namibia. In the afternoon and early the following morning we set off with a local guide in the search of the Desert Elephants. Our chances of finding them are good, as the local Damara people always seem to know their whereabouts. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
The desert elephant.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 11 - Petrified Forest, Namibia
Petrified Forest, Finger Rock and Etosha National Park, Namibia. Our first stops are the Finger Rock and the Petrified Forest. Lunch is eaten in the small German town of Outjo where we have the opportunity to visit an Internet Cafe. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Amazing rock formations.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 12 to 13 - Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park, Namibia. We fill the next two days with game drives, including evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali, you can take a swim in the swimming pool. Alternatively, watch the sunsets and the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole until late into the night. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Stunning game viewing.
Stage duration:2 days
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Day 14 - Etosha to Kavango River, Namibia
Etosha to Kavango River, Namibia. From the sparse landscape of Etosha, we leave for the more lush eastern part of the country. A sunset cruise is optional before we sit down and have a braai for dinner. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Change in scenery.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 15 to 17 - Okavango Delta, Botswana
Kavango River to Makwena Lodge River Camp - Okavango Delta, Botswana. The delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lakelets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening at Makwena Lodge we feast with a braai (barbeque). [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Optional Mokoro trip and the tranquility of the Delta.
Stage duration:3 days
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Day 18 - Maun, Botswana
Maun, Botswana. Leaving Makwena, we drive down the Western border of the Okavango Delta through Botswana's rural heartland. We spend the night in Maun, a frontier town that has rapidly expanded into a booming area. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
The drive around the western part of the Delta.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 19 - Chobe National Park, Botswana
Chobe National Park, Botswana. The next morning from Maun we drive via Nata up the eastern border of the Okavango Delta. We spend the night camping on the banks of the Chobe River listening to the calls of Africa. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Nature at it's best.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 20 - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The morning is spent game viewing along the banks of the Chobe River. The unspoilt wilderness of Chobe National Park boasts a huge variety of game and is a fitting grand finale to our safari. After lunch we head through the Zambezi National Park to our final destination, Victoria Falls. [BL]
Stage highlights:
The last wildlife on our trip and the majestic Victoria Falls.
Stage duration:1 day
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Cost includes:-
All transport in standard or custom built vehicles, services of a registered field guide/driver, tents and camping equipment, three meals a day, camping fees, park and entrance fees except where specified, excursions stated in itineraries.
Cost Excludes:-
Any optional excursions, alcoholic beverages.
Departure dates:-
16/12/2003, 16/12/2003, 06/01/2004, 24/02/2004, 16/03/2004, 16/03/2004
Baggage Limits:-
One backpack and one daypack
Age Limits:-
Minimum Age:- 16 Maximum Age:- 55
Passenger Limit:-
10
What to bring along:-
A full list of items will be issued on receipt and confirmation of your reservation. We suggest you travel light. Please pack warm clothes for the winter months of June to September. Further items should include a torch, water bottle, spare film and camera batteries, binoculars, suntan lotion, comfortable walking shoes and any prescription medication.
Price:-
The cost of the The Northern Experience is EUR 1450.00
Local Payment:-
DeLuxe US$ 1760.00
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