9 nights budget mobile safari with 4 nights hotel / chalet accommodation.
Desert:
Day 1: Windhoek
Windhoek, with its lingering heritage
of German architecture, activities
and atmosphere, is a city that can
be visited throughout the year. This
day is spent at your own leisure.
(Hotel Safari or Similar
Accommodation)
(Dinner - Own Arrangements)
Day 2 & 3: Namib Desert -
Sossusvlei
Our journey takes us south to the
heart of the Namib Desert. The
following morning is an early
departure for Sossusvlei stopping in
the dune belt to enjoy the changing
colours of the world's highest sand
dunes. Spend the morning walking
amongst the dunes of Sossusvlei
and Deadvlei. On the way back to the camp we enjoy a short hike
through Sesriem Canyon.
(Budget Mobile Safari)
(All Meals)
Day 4: Swakopmund
Swakopmund, with its German
colonial atmosphere, is the principal
coastal resort of Namibia. Time is
spent at own leisure to enjoy the
charm of this old town or to
undertake one of the many
optional activities on offer e.g. quad biking, sand boarding, scenic flights
(at own expense).
(Overnight Accommodation in Chalets
(Breakfast & Lunch Only)
Day 5: Windhoek
We depart Swakopmund after
lunch and arrive in Windhoek in the
late afternoon. We overnight in a
bed and breakfast outside
Windhoek. Traditional barbeque
included.
(Accommodation in B&B)
(Breakfast & Dinner Only)
Day 6: Ghanzi
We drive to Botswana and set up camp at Dqae Qare Bushman Village in the Kalahari. The local Bushmen community run the project with all the proceeds directly benefiting the community. The following morning we venture out on a guided bush walk, with a local guide explaining / showing us the many uses of the environment.
(Budget Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Delta:
Day 7: Maun
Continuing overland we are
welcomed in Maun by our
Botswana guide, and transferred to
our first campsite. The evening is
spent relaxing around the campfire.
(Budget Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Day 8 & 9: Mokoro Excursion
After breakfast we head into the
Delta for a two-day Mokoro
excursion, where we explore the
channels and waterways of the
Okavango Delta, camping on an island.
(Budget Mobile Safari)
(All Meals)
Day 10: Khwai
We move and set up our camp in
the Khwai area, and explore the ever-changing
scenery on a late afternoon game drive
with our guide.
(Budget Mobile
Safari) (All Meals)
Day 11: Savute / Chobe
Continuing overland through the
National Parks we visit the dry
Savute Marsh and Savute channel,
famous for its abundance of large
predators.
(Budget Mobile Safari)
(All meals)
Day 12: Chobe
Chobe is famous for its magnificent
scenery and sunsets, with the largest
elephant population in Africa living
in the region.
(Budget Mobile Safari)
(All Meals)
Day 13: Chobe to Livingstone
We are transferred to Livingstone to spend time at our
own leisure and enjoy the many
optional activities on offer (at own expense).
(Fawlty Towers or
Similar Accommodation)
(Breakfast Only)
Day 14: Livingstone
Before making our way to the
airport to board our onward flights,
we have the opportunity to
exchange contact details with the
friends we have made during
this adventure safari.
End of safari.
(Breakfast At Own Expense)
Transfers Included: Road transfer
from Windhoek Airport to hotel on
day 1. Road transfer to Livingstone
on day 13.
Tour Code: DD - Windhoek to
Livingstone only.
Trips from Maun to Livingstone are
available on request.
INTERNATIONAL PRICES AND DEPARTURE DATES 2009:
These prices are applicable for bookings outside Southern African countries.
Prices are quoted in the currency of the country of residence.
Current exchange rates will apply for payments made in another currency.
Please note: Euro rates will apply for Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland as well as the rest of Europe.USD rates will apply for the USA, Canada, Central and South Americas.
PRICE INCLUDES: 9 NIGHTS CAMPING WITH MATTRESS, SLEEPING BAG / ROLL, SMALL PILLOW, ALL MEALS WHEN CAMPING. TENT SIZE 2.4m X 2.4m X 1.9m DOME TENT. 4 NIGHTS IN HOTEL/CHALET ACCOMODATION, NAMIBIA & BOTSWANA PARK FEES, 2 DAY MOKORO EXCURSION, GAME DRIVES/WALKS. PRICE EXCLUDES: TOWELS, FLIGHTS, AIRPORT TAXES, VISA COSTS, SOFT DRINKS, MINERAL WATER, WHEN IN LIVINGSTONE / VICTORIA FALLS - EXCURSIONS AND ENTRANCE FEES, GRATUITIES AND PERSONAL EXPENSES, BREAKFAST ON DAY 14, AIRPORT TRANSFER ON DAY 14. TRANSFERS: TRANSFERS IN WINDHOEK ARE INCLUDED ON DAY 1 AND ON DAY 13 TO LIVINGSTONE ACCOMMODATION. START: WINDHOEK AIRPORT. HALF TRIPS AVAILABLE FROM MAUN TO LIVINGSTONE. END: LIVINGSTONE. GROUP SIZE: 2 - 8 PASSENGERS PER VEHICLE (2 VEHICLES TRAVELLING TOGETHER ON CERTAIN DEPARTURES). SLEEPING BAG: PROVIDED. DEPARTURE GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 4 PASSENGERS.
