Day 4: Namib- Naukluft National Park
From the canyon we continue on into the remote Namibian hinterland. We arrive at Sesriem Camp in the afternoon and have time to go for a walk in to the smaller Sesriem Canyon. This is an excellent night to sleep out under the stars, beside the fire, surrounded by the shifting dunes and desert silence.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Camp: Sesriem campsite
Sesriem – Gates closes strictly at sunset. If we run late, we have to camp in the emergency camp (not a great campsite and we will have to use the garage’s toilets). There is a shop for cool drinks, beers, and postcards, wood and sometimes ice. Shop closes at sunset.
This is a long driving day so we will leave as early as possible. We will stop at the garage in Bethanie to refuel, shop, and get ice. This is a great little shop with fresh bread and just about anything else you will need. There is also a bottle store and post office. You can get biltong from the butchery at a good price.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Stage highlights:
This is a long driving day so we will leave as early as possible. We will stop at the garage in Bethanie to refuel, shop, and get ice. This is a great little shop with fresh bread and just about anything else you will need. There is also a bottle store and post office. You can get biltong from the butchery at a good price.
Stage duration:1 Day
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Day 6/7: Swakopmund
A dramatic drive through the arid Namib-Naukluft sees us arrive at Walvis Bay where, if we are fortunate, the resident flamingo flock can be seen. Then it's on to the seaside resort town of Swakopmund. On the evening of Day 6 you have the option of enjoying a dinner at a local restaurant serving the catch of the day from the local fishermen, or dining at the lodge, both at your own expense. The next day is left totally open for each person to pursue their own interests including many adventure activities.
Day 6:
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Dinner: It’s not included. The group usually goes out for a dinner at a local restaurant. After the meal you can go out to one of the local clubs. If you do, one of the guides will go with you
Accommodation:Hostel (Dorm room): Dunes Lodge
Activities: The guides will take you to a local operator, so you can get a briefing for activities and bookings We will stop at the Kuiseb pass for dramatic geology (also known as the Moon Landscapes). We make a stop at Walvis Bay to view the flamingos. NB: As you go through the Guab pass you will be crossing the Tropic of Capricorn.
Stage highlights:
Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc…
Day 7:
Today is spent in pursuit of adventure and adrenalin. We may choose to do some shopping in town or head for the beach.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Hostel (Dorm room): Dunes Lodge
The guides will arrange a time to meet at the hostel for lunch. You can go and have lunch in town if you want. There is ATM banking facilities here and Foreign exchange offices that are open during working hours.
Stage duration:2 Days
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Days 14/15/16: Botswana-Okavango Delta
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Rundu, through the Muhembo border, towards Shakawe. If time allows we will go to Mahango NP for a game drive, situated right on the border. Those of us who decide to join the Delta Excursion will leave the truck behind and enter the Delta using local transport. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’ activities, the environment and the community run tourism operation. If you remain behind then you spend the next few days relaxing at camp.
Optional Activities: Okavango Delta Excursion
What to Pack?
•Day pack / small rucksack
•Torch and spare batteries
•Toilet paper
•Water Bottle (and bottled water if you will not be drinking Delta water)
•Mosquito repellant, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
•Sleeping bag, tent, mattress (if there is space)
•1-2 changes of clothes
•Good walking shoes and socks
•Warm fleece for cooler evenings
•Lightweight raincoat in rainy season
•Camera, spare film and spare batteries
•Basic first aid kit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Camp: Flycamp, Bushcamp, and Base Camp
Delta Day 1
Route: Rundu to Etsha. Border crossing on this day.
Malaria (passed on by the Female Anopheles mosquito) is rife in this part of Botswana. Most mosquito bites are on the feet or ankles of a person – so cover these areas well in repellent.
Stage highlights:
Delta Excursion: You cannot take your full backpack in to the Delta as there is limited packing space available – take only the essentials. Don’t bother taking any soap – the Delta is a pristine environment and so you will not be allowed to use it!
Delta Day 2
We do not have a seriously early morning on this day. We will get to the next camp by lunchtime. The day is spent on the mokoros, with the afternoon relaxing at camp. You will go for an afternoon nature walk.
Nature walk: If the group is big, it will be split into two smaller groups. A guide and at least three polers will go on the walk with the group.
Delta Day 3
You will have an early morning nature walk, before breakfast. Our lunch stop will be either at bushcamp or flycamp. Afterwards we will then transfer to our base camp, where you can go for showers and relax. We have an early start the next morning. Remember that game viewing is always a bonus and that you should not expect too much. We spend the night camping at our base camp.
Stage duration:3 Days
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Cost includes:-
Meals as indicated on the itinerary, accommodation, registered guides, transport as per itinerary, Cederberg • Orange/Gariep River • Fish River Canyon • Namib Naukluft NP • Sossusvlei • Swakopmund • Himba Tribe • Etosha NP • Kavango River • Okavango Delta Excursion (optional) • Chobe NP Activities (optional) • Victoria Falls NP (optional)
Cost Excludes:-
All items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities
Departure dates:-
03/06/2007, 10/06/2007, 13/06/2007, 17/06/2007, 24/06/2007, 27/06/2007, 01/07/2007, 08/07/2007, 11/07/2007, 15/07/2007, 22/07/2007, 25/07/2007, 29/07/2007, 05/08/2007, 08/08/2007, 12/08/2007, 19/08/2007, 22/08/2007, 26/08/2007, 02/09/2007, 05/09/2007, 09/09/2007, 16/09/2007, 19/09/2007, 23/09/2007, 30/09/2007, 03/10/2007, 07/10/2007, 14/10/2007, 17/10/2007, 21/10/2007, 28/10/2007, 31/10/2007, 04/11/2007, 11/11/2007, 14/11/2007, 18/11/2007, 25/11/2007, 28/11/2007, 02/12/2007, 09/12/2007, 12/12/2007, 16/12/2007, 23/12/2007, 26/12/2007, 30/12/2007
Baggage Limits:-
One backpack and one daypack
Age Limits:-
Minimum Age:- 18 Maximum Age:- 50
Passenger Limit:-
20
What to bring along:-
Most importantly you will need a sleeping bag, mat and a valid passport. We recommend that you also bring a hat, plenty of sunscreen and mosquito repellent. Good walking shoes and sandals are advised. Remember to bring along clothing to suit all weather conditions, as there can be dramatic fluctuations in the weather in Africa. CHECKLIST - Socks, Shorts, T-shirts, Sandals, Walking shoes, Long Trousers, Jacket, Pullover, Raincoat, Hat, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat, Towel, Passport, Money, Personal Toiletries, Small First Aid Kit, Insect Repellant, Waterbottle, Malaria Tablets, Torch, Suntan Lotion.
Price:-
The cost of the 20 Days Cape Town to Vic Falls Camping Tour is EUR 925.00
Local Payment:-
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