The 15-day Southern Skies is a camping safari through three countries: Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Travel from Victoria Falls to Swakopmund.
This popular safari starts at Victoria Falls, Zimbabweand ends in Swakopmund, Namibia. It is a perfect way to see the most spectacular features of Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, culture and natural beauty that cannot be compared.
Highlights: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Western Caprivi, Mudumo National Park, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Himba Village and Swakopmund.
Group Size: maximum 10 people
Safari Options:
Fully Upgraded Safari: 14 nights accommodation in Lodges, Chalets or Tented Chaltes
Upgraded Camping Safari: 9 nights accommodation in Lodges, Chalets or Tented Chaltes AND 5 nights camping in dome tents
Camping Safari: 11 nights camping in dome tents and 3 nights accommodation in Chalets, Lodges or Tented Chalets
Departure Dates 2010
January: 29
February: 26
March: 26
April: 09/23
May: 14/21
June: 18
July: 02/16/30
August: 13/20
September: 02/17
October: 03/17/31
November: 05/19
December: 03
Tour Itinerary:
DAY 1
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: Arrival in Victoria Falls. We can arrange airport transfers on request. This afternoon is spent at your leisure for optional activities offered.
DAY 2
Depart Victoria Falls for Chobe National Park,Botswana: Early this morning we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided tour. We then leave 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 National Park. Chobe has an abundance of game whose distinctive calls can be heard throughout the night. [BLD]
DAY 3
Eastern Caprivi, Namibia: 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 Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. [BLD]
DAY 4 & 5
Caprivi to Okavango Delta, Botswana: We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etosha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). 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 in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque). [BLD, BLD]
DAY 6 & 7
Okavango Delta to Kavango River, Namibia: Leaving Botswana we make our way into Namibia and head along the Caprivi to Rundu and onto N’kwazi River Camp, which is on the bank of the Kavango River over looking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening as well as visiting a local village are optional or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sunsets. [BL, BL]
Day 8, 9 & 10
Etosha National Park, Namibia: The following morning we head off to Etosha National Park. We fill the next 2 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. [BLD, BLD, BLD]
DAY 11
Kamanjab – Himba Experience, Namibia: 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. Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. [BLD]
DAY 12
Petrified Forest and Brandberg (White Lady), Namibia: The Petrified Forest is next on the itinerary before reaching Twyfelfontein where we walk to visit the ancient bushman’s artwork carved and painted into the surrounding Mountains. After doing this walk we head to our camp at the foot of the Brandberg Mountains. [BLD]
DAY 13
Cape Cross Seal Colony and Swakopmund, Namibia: Today we walk and visit the famous ‘White Lady’ rock painting in Brandberg. We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Namibian 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 14
Swakopmund, Namibia: 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. [BL]
Optional Excursions in Swakopmund:
Sand boarding
Sand boarding (stand up)
Fishing
Quad-biking
Sky Diving
Himba Visit – Scenic Flight (Full day excursion)
DAY 15
Swakopmund, Namibia: The tour finishes in the morning after breakfast. [B]
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price subject to currency fluctuations. Additional cost of ZAR 1550 per person for Local Payment.
Fully Upgraded Version: USD 2595
Upgraded Camping Version: USD 2180
Camping Version: USD 1920
Price Includes:
Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), 15 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 9 dinners, coffee/tea with the meals, transport on the tour, 3 nights in chalets and 11 nights camping, activities as per itinerary, game drives as per itinerary.
Price Excludes:
Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour, optional activities, accommodation, all drinks, tips and curios, all personal expenses.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Nature & Wildlife
Ecotourism
Wildlife Viewing
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