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Day 17/Fish River Canyon Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world, but nowhere near as well known as the largest. A walk along the rim affords great views of this geological wonder and the sunsets here are stunning, as you watch the canyon walls change colour and become tinged with gold. Day 18/Gariep (Orange) River The Gariep (Orange) River flows from the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho to the Atlantic Ocean and forms the natural border between Namibia and South Africa. An optional afternoon canoe trip is a great way to take in the scenery and absorb the serenity. Days 19-21/Winelands - Cape Town We drive south toward the fabled Winelands region of the Western Cape. Following a final night of camping in the picturesque Cederberg region we visit some of the wineries near Stellenbosch to taste the great produce of this region before heading to our Cape Town lodge for the final night of our tour. A sumptuous seafood braai (barbecue) on the rooftop terrace of our hotel showcases Cape Town cuisine at its best. Additional days to experience the stunning beauty of the Cape area are strongly recommended!
ANGOLA
Etosha Cape Cross NamibNaukluft Rundu Sepupa Kasane Chobe Victoria Falls
Spitzkoppe Swakopmund
Okavango Delta
ZIMBABWE
BOTSWANA
NAMIBIA
Sossusvlei Fish River Canyon Gariep River
SOUT H AFRICA
Sossusvlei
Cape Town
Winelands Vic Falls to Cape Town
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Days 5-8/Okavango Delta The Okavango Delta region epitomises African wilderness. The Okavango River empties into the vast Kalahari Desert, fanning out into channels and creating a network of islands. Exploring this region by mokoro, a traditional dug-out canoe, is a sublime experience. A campsite is chosen on one of the many islands and from here the symphony of the night unfolds. We visit a local school and village before spending a further night on a houseboat, within the permanent inner panhandle, to complete a memorable delta experience. Travelling west along the Kavango River, we continue to Rundu. Days 9-11/Etosha National Park The cultural aspects of Namibia are a real highlight. In the morning there is a chance to visit the Kavango tribe whose wood-carving skills are exceptional. Etosha National Park is the third largest wildlife sanctuary in the world and the diversity of animal and birdlife that congregates at the waterholes here is extraordinary. With game drives each day and floodlit waterholes at each campsite at night, our wildlife viewing opportunities in Etosha are maximised over three incredible days. Day 12/Spitzkoppe Driving south from Etosha we pass through the stunning scenery of Damaraland, as we make our way to the community-run campsite of Spitzkoppe. This area has long been of spiritual importance to the Bushmen and features several of their ancient paintings. Tonight you get to sleep under a blanket of a million stars! Days 13-14/Cape Cross - Swakopmund At Cape Cross we see the largest seal colony in Africa on the shores of the Atlantic, before continuing to Swakopmund. Here you can choose from various optional activities including dune boarding, quad biking, skydiving or a township tour. In the evening we hit the town to check out the nightlife. The European feel and culture of Swakopmund, combined with the towns geographic isolation, makes for a unique atmosphere! Days 15-16/Namib-Naukluft National Park - Sossusvlei The Namib-Naukluft National Park is the largest national park in Africa and certainly one of its most memorable. Sitting atop 300-metre-high dunes watching the interplay of light and shifting sand as the sun sets is a powerfully surreal experience. We also explore the beautiful vleis (inland lakes), Sesriem Canyon as well as taking a special Bushmen walk in the Deadvlei.
Vic Falls to Cape Town
Combine excellent game viewing opportunities with pristine natural environments, add a dose of adrenalin-filled activities and a splash of culture, and youve got a great value southern African safari!
n VICTORIA FALLS n CHOBE NATIONAL PARK n OKAVANGO DELTA n ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK n SPITZKOPPE n CAPE CROSS & SWAKOPMUND n NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK n SESRIEM & SOSSUSVLEI n DEADVLEI BUSHMAN WALK n FISH RIVER CANYON n GARIEP (ORANGE) RIVER n WINELANDS n CAPE TOWN
Trip info
Group size: Maximum 24. Grade: Moderate. Transport: boat, custom-built safari vehicle, mokoro, on foot, open 4WD vehicles. Accommodation: 16 nights camping, 1 night houseboat, 1 night lodge, 2 nights bungalows. Meals: 20 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 16 dinners. Other: An experienced driver, guide and a camp cook accompany us on this safari. Local specialist guides join us in Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta and Deadvlei. Parks: This trip includes 1 day in Chobe National Park, 2 days in Namib-Naukluft National Park, 3 days each in the Okavango Delta and Etosha National Park, and a half day at Fish River Canyon. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect a US$450 local payment in Victoria Falls on Day 1. Want more? Link this trip with another Geckos adventure: Wild Africa. Tour Code: GAVC. Prices: See inside cover Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/gavc
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Days 1-2/Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) We start our trip at spectacular Victoria Falls, where billions of litres of water roar over the basalt lip into the chasm below. This place is also synonymous with adventure take up the challenge of a bungy jump, Grade 5 whitewater rafting or some of the many other activities on offer. Our centrally located campsite is within walking distance of the falls and all other attractions in the town. Days 3-4/Chobe National Park Chobe is a great highlight of our trip, with a substantial elephant population and an outstanding variety of mammal and bird life. We explore all facets of the park beginning with an early morning game drive in open-sided 4WD vehicles. We then take an afternoon sunset cruise along the river and watch the animals as they come to drink at the waters edge, silhouetted by one of Chobes spectacular sunsets.
did You KnoW?
The flora and fauna of the area around Swakopmund relies upon fog as a source of moisture.
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