OVERLAND SAFARI FROM VICTORIA FALLS TO CAPETOWN - 2009
A cultural tour of Zambia, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa

Africa, especially Southern Africa is the best region to do a proper safari, with overnights under comfortable tents and chalets, in small group and also enjoying the experience of participating in overall running of the safari. This is a unique deluxe camping safari which has been tailored to suit the adventure enthusiast and the people’s person.

Day 01: (SAT) Arrive Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Optinal visit to the Victoria Falls – the wonder of Africa. At 7PM there will be a tour briefing where you will also meet your fellow travelers.
Overnight: Zambezi Waterfront, Livingstone (1 night)

Day 02: (SUN) Victoria Falls / Chobe National Park, Botswana
A mid morning departure takes you from 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.
This is the only lodge situated where four African countries – Namibia, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe and the two mighty rivers – Chobe and Zambezi meet.
Overnight: Chobe (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 03: (MON) Chobe National Park / Western Caprivi, Namibia
Leaving Botswana, we drive through Chobe National Park to our camp on the Banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in the famous Mudumo National Park. Mudumo is home to herds of red lechwe and the occasional sitatunga. While spotted-necked otter, hippo and crocodile are also found in these fertile waterways.
Overnight: Caprivi (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 04 & 05: (TUE/WED) Caprivi / Okavango Delta (Botswana)
We leave Namibia for Etsha on the western border of the Okavango Delta. The next 2 days are spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). The Delta is well-preserved germ of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we will feast with a braai (barbeque).
Overnight: Delta (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 06 & 07: (THU/FRI) Okavango Delta / Kavango River
Leaving Botswana we head for Rundu and onto N’Kwazi River Camp, which is on the banks of the Kavango River overlooking 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 sun sets.
Overnight: N’Kwazi River (2 nights) (B & L)

Day 08 (SAT) Kavango River / Etosha National Park (Namibia)
Morning we drive to one of the most well known of Southern Africa’s game reserves – Etosha National Park.
Overnight: Etosha (3 nights) (B, L, D)

Days 09 & 10 (SUN/MON) Kavango River / Etosha National Park (Namibia)
The next 2 days are full of exciting game drives, including evening game viewing at foothill waterholes. In the mornings we will have the opportunity to take game drives at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali, you can take a swim in the swimming pool or as the sun sets the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole.

Day 11: (TUE) Etosha National Park / Kamanjab
We leave 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 Kamajab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding one of the last traditional tribe in Namibia, Ove-Himba.
Overnight: Kamanjab(1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 12: (WED) Kamanjab/Petrified Forest & Brandberg White Lady
The Petrified Forest is the next on our itinerary before reaching Twyfelfontein where we will visit the ancient Bushman’s artwork carved and painted into surrounding Mountains. After this walking excursion we head to our camp at the foot of Brandberg Mountains. Depending on the time of arrival we will visit the famous “White Lady” rock painting in Brandberg the same day or next morning.
Overnight: Brandberg (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 13: (THU) Brandberg / Cape Cross Seal Colony and Swakopmund
We move westward across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Altantic coastline. As we follow the Skeleton 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.
Overnight: Swakopmund (2 nights) (B, L)

Day 14: (FRI) Swakopmund
We have opportunity to explore this quaint German town by day and night including a number of activities to enjoy; sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You may even dare top brave the Atlantic Sea. (B, L)

Day 15: (SAT) Namib Naukluft Park/Cuiseb Canyon/Hammersetin (323 Kms)
The day is spent exploring the barren, arid and sometimes rocky landscape of the Namib Naukluft National Park. Once we reach Hammerstein Lodge we camp in wide-open space under the countless stars.
Overnight: Hammerstein (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 16: (SUN) Sesriem / Sossusvlei
We visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossvlei. There is an option of taking the shuttle into the dunes. At sunrise, these red sand dunes, can reach heights of over 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide a fantastic photo opportunity. Withy luck, there may even be water in the lake. (B, L, D)

Day 17: (MON) Sossusvlei / Fish River Canyon & Hobas (650 Kms)
After a long drive we arrive at the Fish River Canyon and set up camp at Canon Road House. Later in the evening we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the Canyon.
Overnight: Cannon Road Camp Site (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 18: (TUE) Hobas / Orange River
We leave our camp in the morning for our camp on the banks of the Orange River, which makes up the South African-Namibian boundary. Here you can relax in the water that has supplied the region with its famous diamonds.
Overnight: Felix Unite River Camp (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 19: (WED) Canoeing on the Orange River
An activity and adventure day ahead as we canoe on the Orange River. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you down stream – mind the rapids though! (B, L, D)

Day 20: (THU) Orange River / Namaqualand (South Africa)
Today we cross the border into South Africa and make our way down the coast. During spring you one can see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers of the famous Namaqualand region.
Overnight: Cedaberg accommodation (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 21: (FRI) Cedarberg Mountains / Cape Town
A day drive through the mountains takes us to our final destination, Cape Town. We stop at the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to view Table Mountain across the bay.
Overnight: Lady Hamilton Hotel (1 night) (B, L)

Day 22: (SAT) Cape Town / departure
After a wonderful experience of nature, culture and wildlife of Southern Africa we bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for our departure flight. Optional stay in Cape Town can be arranged. (B)

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Departure Dates
2009 English Speaking Departures Jan 31, Feb 28, Apr 25, May 09 & 23, Jun 20, Jul 04, Aug 01 & 22, Sep 05 & 19, Oct 03 & 31, Nov 14 & 21, Dec 05 Click here for 2010 itinerary
Inclusions
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Overnight at accommodation as selected (3 options) Please see note for details International Airfare and Airport taxes All transfer, game drives and excursions as per the itinerary Local Payment of $250 per person Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Insurance & Visa fees Camping & park entrance fees. Tips and gratuities Services of an accompanying English speaking guide and cook   Use of fully camping equipment (except sleeping bags)
Tour Price
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Departure Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement Option 1 US $ 3755 US $ 495 Option 2 US $ 3095 US $ 315 Option 3 US $ 2500 US $ 135
Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour
Canada - West Coast N/A USA - West Coast US $ 1500 Canada - East Coast N/A USA - East Coast US $ 1500
Participants
This tour operates on a minimum of 04 and a maximum of 10 participants.
Notes
Accommodation This safari is offered with three styles of accommodation. Option 1 is the all lodge accommodation. Option 2 is part lodge accommodation and part camping (11 - Camping, 11– lodge) Option 3 is mostly camping (18 – Camping, 4 – lodge). Tour prices reflect the choice of accommodation selected. Tour Place Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Day 01 Livingstone Z. Waterfront Z. Waterfront Z. Waterfront Day 02 Chobe Toro Lodge Toro Lodge Tents Day 03 Caprivi Kwando Kwando Tents Day 04-05 Delta Guma Lagoon Tents Tents Day 06-07 Kavango N’Kwazi N’Kwazi Tents Day 08-10 Etosha Okaukeujo Tents Tents Day 11 Kamanjab Porcupine Tents Tents Day 12 Brandberg White Lady White Lady Tents Day 13 Swakopmund Villa Wiese Villa Wiese Villa Wiese Day 14-16 Sossuvlei Hammerstein Tents Tents Day 17 Fish River Canon Road Hse Tents Tents Day 18-19 Orange River Cabana Tents Tents Day 20 Cedarbeg Gecko Cabins Gecko Cabins Tents Day 21-22 Cape Town Lady Hamilton Lady Hamilton Lady Hamilton
Customised Itinerary If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you. Foreign Language Departures Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures. You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844.