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The Southern Skies Safari


A camping safari through three countries: Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Travel from Victoria Falls to Swakopmund.

Stage highlights:
Chobe, Okavango, Etosha

Stage duration:14 days

Day 1 - Vic Falls to Chobe

Depart Victoria Falls for Chobe National Park, Botswana. This park is famous for its fantastic wildlife, beautiful scenery -and especially for having the largest elephant populations in the world. You will have the opportunity to see the Big Five and see game up close. [LD]

Stage highlights:
Fantastic wildlife and beautidul scenery.

Stage duration:1 day

Day 2 - Maun

Maun, Botswana. We travel to Maun, the gateway city to the beautiful Okavango Delta. Maun has over recent years developed from a dusty frontier town to a booming settlement. [BLD]

Stage highlights:
Travel across Botswana.

Stage duration:1 day

Day 3 to 5 - Okavango Delta

Makwena Lodge River Camp - Okavango Delta, Botswana. Discover a vast oasis of crystal dear lakelets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. The Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta in the world and has been described as one of the most beautiful places in Africa. [BLD]

Stage highlights:
Okavango Delta and optional mokoro trip.

Stage duration:3 days

Day 6 - Rundu and Kavango River

Makwena Camp to Rundu and the Kavango River, Namibia. Travel into Namibia and see this country's version of the delta: lush landscapes, plentiful wildlife and stunning sunsets. [BLD]

Stage highlights:
Kavango River, wildlife and lush vegetation.

Stage duration:1 day

Day 7 to 9 - Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park, Namibia. Etosha is another one of Africa's great game reserves. You will enjoy game drives and game viewing at floodlit waterholes - where you stand a good chance of seeing the Big Five, endangered animals and fantastic birdlife. [BLD]

Stage highlights:
Etosha is one of the world's great game reserves.

Stage duration:1 day

Day 10 - Twyfelfontein

Finger Rock, Petrified Forest, Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain, Namibia. Marvel at the country's magnificent geological heritage at Finger Rock and see the fossilised trees in the Petrified Forest. At Twyfelfontein, there is a vast collection of San Bushman rock art and finally, you leave for Burnt Mountain. [BLD]

Stage highlights:
Bushman art and geological formations.

Stage duration:1 day

Day 11 - Desert Elephants and Brandberg

Desert Elephants and Brandberg (White Lady), Namibia. Seeing the Desert Elephants is a wonderful experience: these creatures have uniquely developed to this harsh environment. Afterwards, see the famous "white lady" rock painting in the Brandberg. [BLD]

Stage highlights:
The desert elephant.

Stage duration:1 day

Day 12 - Cape Cross Seal Colony

Cape Cross Seal Colony and Skeleton Coast, Namibia. Thousands of seals live, breathe, eat and swim at Cape Cross - it is quite a sight to behold! Then we visit the desolate Skeleton Coast; so named for all the shipwrecks lining the lonely, yet atmospheric coastline. [BLD]

Stage highlights:
Cape Cross Seal colony.

Stage duration:1 day

Day 13 - Swakopmund

Swakopmund, Namibia. We arrive in the picturesque town of Swakopmund, situated on the cold Atlantic Ocean. Strongly bearing evidence to its colonial German past, the town is full of historic, lovely buildings and architecture. [BL]

Stage highlights:
Drive along Namibian coastline to Swakopmund.

Stage duration:1 day

Day 14 - Swakopmund

Swakopmund, Namibia. Enjoy more sightseeing in the town, or explore the many activities available outside of it - sandboarding and quadbiking are but a few. The tour ends here. [BL]

Stage highlights:
Sightseeing in this quaint town and optional activities.

Stage duration:1 day

Cost includes:-
All highlights specified in itinerary. Experienced driver/guides and reliable transport. All camping equipment and accommodation, game parks, road toll and taxes. All meals as specified: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Cost Excludes:-
Any optional excursions, alcoholic beverages.

Departure dates:-
25/04/2002, 09/05/2002, 23/05/2002, 06/06/2002, 20/06/2002, 04/07/2002, 18/07/2002, 08/08/2002, 22/08/2002, 05/09/2002, 19/09/2002, 10/10/2002, 24/10/2002, 07/11/2002, 21/11/2002, 03/12/2002, 12/12/2002

Baggage Limits:-
One backpack or similar and one daypack.

Age Limits:-
Minimum Age:- 16 Maximum Age:- 55

Passenger Limit:-
10

What to bring along:-
A full list of items will be issued on receipt and confirmation of your reservation. We suggest you travel light. Please pack warm clothes for the winter months of June to September. Further items should include a torch, water bottle, spare film and camera batteries, binoculars, suntan lotion, comfortable walking shoes and any prescription medication.

Price:-
The cost of the The Southern Skies Safari is EUR 900.00

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