The
Southern Skies Deluxe Safari departs from Victoria Falls in Livingstone,
Zambia and ends in Swakopmund, Namibia, travelling through Botswana.
A total of 8 nights is spent in lodges/chalets and 5 nights camping.
The mighty Victoria Falls, is over a mile in length and is the
largest curtain of water in the world. Exploring this Southern
African highlight is completed prior to the Southern Experience
and day one see us leaving the town of Livingstone, on the Zambian
side, and heading West to the Chobe National Park, Botswana's
premier game viewing destination.
After a stop over in the
Western Caprivi, we enter the breathtaking Okavango Delta, one
of the largest inland river deltas in the world - 15.000 sq
km of unique African paradise. We spend two days of serenity
travelling through swampy waterways in Mokoros, with dramatic
photo opportunities and splendid animal & bird life.
Our next major stop is
Etosha, one of the largest game reserves in Africa, famous for
its impressive pan - a vast, shallow depression and over 114
mammal species. We move southwards onto Swakopmund, a true oasis
on the west coast of Namibia, where we once again catch up on
a bit of civilisation. Ample optional activities are available
in Cape Town, Livingstone and Swakopmund.
Price: USD 1994 plus local payment of ZAR 1120
Please contact Sardius Tours
& Safaris for detailed itinerary and departure dates.
Meals
B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
Day 1
A mid morning departure takes you from Livingstone in Zambia
by ferry across the Zambezi and onto Botswana (1 hour). The
afternoon is spent on a sunset cruise game viewing in a part
of Africa?s unspoilt wilderness, Chobe has an abundance of Game
whose distinctive calls can be heard throughout the night. [LD]
Day 2
Leaving Botswana, we drive through Chobe National Park before
crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to
our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon
you will go on a game drive to the famous Horse Shoe area. This
is the closest water available to the Caprivi National Park
so at times can be one of the best places to see vast herds
of Elephants and other game.
Namushasha Lodge is within an unspoilt bush camp in scenic surrounds
on the banks Kwando River, where hippo and a prolific bird life
exist. The lodge has a pool, bar, sundowner deck and table d'hote
restaurant. [BLD]
Day 3-4
We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etsha, on the western border
of the Okavango Delta. From here, 4x4 vehicles and motorboats
transfer us to Makwena Camp, where we spend the night. The next
2 days are spent exploring the network of water pathways through
thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and
speedboat. The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with
a vast oasis of crystal clear lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed
islands. On our last evening at Makwena Lodge we feast with
a braai (barbeque). [BLD, BLD]
Day 5
Leaving Botswana we make our way into Namibia and onto N'gepi
camp where we set up camp and relax in the bar overlooking the
Okavango River [BLD]
Day 6
Leaving N'gepi Camp we head along the Caprivi to Rundu and onto
n'Kwazi River Camp, which is on the bank of the Kavango River
overlooking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional
dancing in the evening are optional or you can just put your
feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sunsets.
N'kwazi River Lodge, on the Kavango River, is a tranquil, secluded
retreat, with the characteristic activities such as a cultural
walk, horse riding and a sunset cruise. [BL]
Day 7-9
The following morning we head off to Etosha National Park. We
fill the next 3 days with game drives, which includes evening
game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have
the opportunity to take game drive at sunrise. At all three
camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in
the swimming pool or as the sunsets and late into the night
the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole.
Etosha Resorts each serve as sheltering oases from the surrounding
harshness of the Etosha. The resorts have all the necessary
modern amenities as well as floodlit waterholes. [BLD, BLD,
BLD]
Day 10
We leave the wild animals behind at Etosha and move onto the
spectacular scenery of Twyfelfontein. On our way we visit the
small German town of Outjo where we relax for a coffee break.
Finger Rock and the Petrified Forest are next on the itinerary
before reaching our final destination for the day at Aba Huab
camp just before Twyfelfontein. An evening walk gives high hopes
of finding the desert elephants, inhabitants of the area.
Twyfelfontein Lodge, in the heart of the Twyfelfontein Conservancy,
is a three star venue with a full range of facilities. The resourceful
use of natural colour, stone, thatch roofs and natural rock
formations ensures minimum impact on desert aesthetics. [BLD]
Day 11
After an early breakfast we set off again in search of Desert
Elephants. With the help of the local Damara people we have
a good chance of finding them as they have extensive knowledge
of their movements. We visit the ancient bushman's artwork carved
and painted into the Twyfelfontein Mountain and, later that
afternoon, the famous "White Lady" rock painting in
Brandberg. [BLD]
Day 12
We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the
cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Skeleton Coast on
our way to Swakopmund we visit Africa's largest seal colony
at Cape Cross where zoom lenses and binoculars will definitely
not be needed. [BL]
Day 13
We have the opportunity to explore this quaint German town by
day and night. There are a number of activities to enjoy here;
sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You
may even dare to brave the icy sea.
Swakopmund Resort is a welcome respite from the desert. It's
centrally situated in the seaside resort town of Swakopmund,
with all crucial facilities. [BL]
Day 14
The tour finishes in the morning after breakfast. [B]
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