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southern africa
desert tracker
overland
25 days, Cape Town to Johannesburg
itiNerary... Days 1-7 cape town/South africa/Namibia Gain an insight into the lifestyles of Capetonians on a township tour. Stop at Citrusdal, Orange River and the huge Fish River Canyon. *plus Local Payment US$930
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Tread upon burnt orange sands in the arid area of Sossusvlei. Take walks among the dunes, admiring the incredible landscapes. Swakopmund brims with exciting optional sports like sand boarding. Days 8-15 Namibia/Botswana Travel along the windswept Atlantic coast to see the 80,000-odd seals at Cape Cross. Head to the giant salt pan of Etosha and camp close to a floodlit waterhole that provides exciting night time game viewing. At Windhoek stock up on supplies before travelling across the Kalahari, Ghanzi bushman territory. Explore the waterways of Okavango Delta by canoe and on foot. Its intricate floodplain of channels supports animals such as crocodiles, antelopes and hippos. Days 16-20 Botswana/Zambia Elephants dot the savannah landscape of the Chobe National Park and big cats are not hard to find. An early morning game drive is a chance to witness predators in action and a river cruise reveals sharp-taloned fish eagles scanning the waters for food. In Livingstone, listen for the distant rumble of the impressive Victoria Falls. Days 21-25 Botswana/South africa/ Johannesburg Continue south through Chobe and Francistown to Kruger National Park. Theres perfect terrain here for a final glimpse of the Big Five before completing the adventure in Johannesburg.
Intrepid Photography Competition 2007: Giant sand dune, Namibia - Anna Caroline Taylor accoMMoDatioN Hostels (2 nts), participatory camping (22 nts) traNSPort Overland truck, boat, mokoro (dugout canoe), walking GrouP SiZe Max 24 MealS 24 Breakfasts, 22 Lunches, 20 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$80 for meals not included DePartS Selected Sat GuaraNtee Subject to min 2 NoteS This trip departs early in the morning on day 1 and it is strongly recommended that you arrive at least 1 day prior. traVeller ratiNG 4.55 out of 5 Start 2008 12 Jan 26 Jan 09 Feb 23 Feb 08 Mar 22 Mar 05 Apr 19 Apr 03 May 17 May Finish 05 Feb 19 Feb 04 Mar 18 Mar 01 Apr 15 Apr 29 Apr 13 May 27 May 10 Jun 31 May 14 Jun 28 Jun 12 Jul 26 Jul 09 Aug 23 Aug 06 Sep 20 Sep 04 Oct 18 Oct 01 Nov 24 Jun 08 Jul 22 Jul 05 Aug 19 Aug 02 Sep 16 Sep 30 Sep 14 Oct 28 Oct 11 Nov 25 Nov 15 Nov 29 Nov 13 Dec 27 Dec 2009 10 Jan 24 Jan 07 Feb 21 Feb 07 Mar 21 Mar 04 Apr 09 Dec 23 Dec 06 Jan 20 Jan 03 Feb 17 Feb 03 Mar 17 Mar 31 Mar 14 Apr 28 Apr 18 Apr 02 May 16 May 30 May 13 Jun 12 May 26 May 09 Jun 23 Jun 07 Jul
" See ancient red sands in the Namib Desert " experience magnificent sunsets " Stay up late spotting wildlife in etosha
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kruger & two kingdoms
Comfort
9 days, Johannesburg to Durban
itiNerary... Days 1-2 Johannesburg/Blyde river canyon Journey through Paradise Country, the Mpumalanga Province. Single supplement available *plus Local Payment ZAR1950
PhySical culture Shock
Stop en route at the stunning Blyde River Canyon for extravagant panoramas of the region. Days 3-4 kruger National Park The wildlife experience begins on passing through the gates of Kruger. An open vehicle night drive is a chance to see the savannahs most secretive animals. Enjoy a traditional braai (barbeque) around a campfire. An early morning breakfast of rusks and coffee will kickstart a day of game viewing and bird watching. Day 5 hlane royal National Park Enjoy Swazi song and dance at a cultural village visit before continuing on to Hlane to track white rhinos on foot. Listen out for the rumbling roar of lions, the symbol of this tiny kingdom. Days 6-7 Ponta d'ouro Cross the border into Mozambique, home to 2,500 km of stunning sandy coastline with jade waters full of tropical fish. Theres plenty of time here so dive in to explore the perfectly unspoilt coral reefs - and maybe even spot bottlenose dolphins. Day 8 hluhluwe Game reserve/ St lucia estuary Visit South Africas most celebrated park - the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, home to the Big Five and a whole lot more. Spend the evening on the banks of Lake St Lucia, home to a remarkable diversity of species, from the worlds oldest fish to the worlds largest land mammal - the coelacanth and the elephant. Day 9 Durban The inviting sands of Durban are the golden finale of this exploration.
Intrepid Photography Competition 2007: Friendly locals, Mozambique - Christy Edwards accoMMoDatioN Hotels/lodges (8 nts) traNSPort Minibus, walking GrouP SiZe Max 12 MealS 7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$100 for meals not included DePartS Selected Sat GuaraNtee Subject to min 4 traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary Start 2008 12 Jan 26 Jan 09 Feb 23 Feb 08 Mar 22 Mar 05 Apr 19 Apr 03 May 17 May Finish 20 Jan 03 Feb 17 Feb 02 Mar 16 Mar 30 Mar 13 Apr 27 Apr 11 May 25 May 31 May 14 Jun 28 Jun 12 Jul 26 Jul 09 Aug 23 Aug 06 Sep 20 Sep 04 Oct 18 Oct 01 Nov 08 Jun 22 Jun 06 Jul 20 Jul 03 Aug 17 Aug 31 Aug 14 Sep 28 Sep 12 Oct 26 Oct 09 Nov 15 Nov 29 Nov 13 Dec 27 Dec 2009 10 Jan 24 Jan 07 Feb 21 Feb 07 Mar 21 Mar 04 Apr 23 Nov 07 Dec 21 Dec 04 Jan 18 Jan 01 Feb 15 Feb 01 Mar 15 Mar 29 Mar 12 Apr 18 Apr 02 May 16 May 30 May 13 Jun 27 Jun 26 Apr 10 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun 05 Jul
" experience the beauty of South africas Mpumalanga Province " Be delighted by the diversity of life in and around lake St lucia " chill on the beach in Mozambique
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