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

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 1: Arrive Cape Town
Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight: Lady Hamilton Hotel (2 nights)

Day 2: Cape Town
You have an option today to take one of the following two tours. A full day tour of Robben Island and Cape Town or visit the winelands of Stellenbosch, tasting wines from the different wineries. (B, D)

Day 3: Cape Town/Cedarberg Mountains and Citrusdal Hot Springs, (250 km)
An early start takes us to the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to have a last look at the Table Mountain across the bay. After lunch we head for Citrusdal in the Cedarberg Mountains.
Overnight: Camp at Cedarbeg (tents with hot water) (B, L, D)

Day 4: West Coast of South Africa/Orange River (511 km)
Traveling up the West Coast, we pass through some of the magnificent mountain ranges on our way to the Orange River. During spring one can see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers in the famous Namaqualand region.
Overnight: Cam at the Felix Unite River Camp on Orange River (tents, wash rooms with hot water and a bar) (B, L, D)

Day 5: Canoeing on the Orange River (Namibia)
An activity and adventure day ahead as we canoe on the Orange River. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream – mind the rapids though!
Overnight: Camp at Felix Unite River Camp on Orange River
(tents, wash rooms with hot water and a bar) (B, L, D)

Day 6: Ai-AIs Hot Springs and Hobas / Fish River Canyon, Namibia (141 km)
A short drive takes us to Ai-Ais Hot Springs where we stop and relax for lunch. After lunch we head off to Hobas Camp further north in the Fish River Canyon. Later in the evening, we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the Canyon.
Overnight: Camp at Hobas Camp Site (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and a convenience store) (B, L, D)

Day 7: Sossusvlei, Namibia (650 km)
Moving inland we make our way to Sesriem, the gateway to the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. A spectacular site.
Overnight: Camp at Sesriem (wash rooms with hot water, bar and a swimming pool) (B, L, D)

Day 8: Sesriem and Sossusvlei, Namibia (120 km)
We visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. There is an option of taking the shuttle into the dunes. At sunrise, these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are absolutely spectacular and provide a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the lake.
Overnight: Camp at Sesriem (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and a swimming pool) (B, L, D)

Day 9: Namib Naukluff National Park & Kuiseb Canyon to
Swakopmund, Namibia (332 km)
The day is spent driving through the scenic Namib Naukluft National Park and the Kuiseb Canyon on our way to Swakopmund.
Overnight: Villa Wiese, Swakopmund (with bathroom and hot water). Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Swakopmund, Namibia
Today 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 Atlantic sea. * Optional Excursion to Swakopmund
Overnight: Villa Wiese, Swakopmund (with bathroom and hot water). Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet, cafe in town. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Brandberg, Namibia (270 km)
We follow the barren Namibian coastline on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Africa’s largest seal colony. Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind, we head inland across the desert plains for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia.
Overnight: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (chalets, wash rooms with hot water and a bar) (B, L, D)

Day 12: Twyfelfontein / Petrified Forest and Himba Village, Namibia (310 km)
An early morning start takes us from Brandberg to our first stop at Twyfelfontein and Petrified Forest. 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 one of the last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba.
Overnight: Oase Guest House (B, L, D)

Day 13: Kamanjab / Etosha National Park, Namibia (270 km)
After our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to the land of the big five – Etosha National Park. Lunch is close to the small German town of Outjo where we relax and have the opportunity to visit an Internet cafe. Our final destination for the day is Etosha. As the sun sets late into the night, the group has the opportunity to watch animals drink at floodlit waterholes.
Overnight: Okaukuejo (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience stores) (B, L, D)

Day 14 & 15: Etosha National Park, Namibia (150 km of game drive)
The next 2 days is full of exciting game drives, including 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 sun sets the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole.
Overnight: Namutoni, Okaukuejo, Halali (chalets, washrooms with hot water, swimming pool and a convenience store) (B, L, D)

Day 16 & 17: Etosha / Kavango River, Namibia (362 km)
Leaving Etosha, 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 Camp (chalets, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and laundry service available) (B, L, D)

Day 18 & 19 Kavango River / Okavango Delta, Botswana (360 km)
We leave Namibia for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The next 2 days are 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 second day we will cover 20 km by motorized boat and6 km by Mokoro/ about 5 km walk in Delta. On our last evening in the Delta, we feast with a braai (barbeque).
Overnight: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water and a bar) (B, L, D)

Day 20: Western Caprivi, Namibia (325 km)
Leaving Botswana, we drive up the Western border of the Okavango Delta 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 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: Camp Kwando (chalets, wash rooms with hot water, bar and a swimming pool) (B, L, D)

Day 21: Chobe National Park, Botswana (260 km)
We depart Camp Kwando, head along the Caprivi and cross the border back into Botswana to drive through Chobe National Park to our camp on the Chobe River. Afternoon, we take a sunset cruise along the banks on the Chobe National Park. We spend the night camping on the banks of the Chobe River listening to the calls of Africa.
Overnight: Thebe Safari Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and a swimming pool)
(B, L, D)

Day 22: Chobe National Park / Victoria Falls, Zambia (110 km)
A mid morning departure takes us from Chobe to Livingstone in Zambia by ferry across the Zambezi. We are then transferred to our lodge. With time in the evening to enjoy to oneself, you can also enjoy the view of the mighty Livingstone Falls from the Zambian side.
Overnight: Zambezi Waterfront (1 night) (B)

Day 23: Livingstone / departure
After an incredible overland journey through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, we are transferred to the airport for our departure flight. (B)

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Departure Dates

2008 English Speaking Departures Jan 08 & 22, Feb 05 & 19, Mar 03 & 18, Apr 01, 15 & 29, May 13 & 27, Jun 10 & 24, Jul 08 & 22, Aug 05 & 19, Sep 02, 16 & 30, Oct 14 & 28, Nov 06 & 25, Dec 04 & 23

Inclusions

Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary. International Airfare and Airport taxes Overnight at accommodation as mentioned Insurance & Visa fees Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Tips and gratuities Game entrance fees, park fees.   Services of an accompanying English speaking guide and cook   Tents with kitchen equipment   Services of local English speaking guide

Tour Price

We accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for clients outside North America). Bestway Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection. Once full payment has been received, and no modification has been made to the tour itinerary, we will honour that rate. For complete payment procedures, please download Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf Note: to read this file you must have Adobe Acrobat.

Departure Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement 2008 US $ 3670 • CA $ 3670 US $ 360 • CA $ 360

Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour

Canada - West Coast CA $ 1800 USA - West Coast US $ 1300 Canada - East Coast CA $ 1700 USA - East Coast US $ 1300

Participants

This tour operates on a minimum of 04 and a maximum of 10 participants.

Notes

This is a deluxe camping safari with semi participation and is operated by a driver/ guide/cook. We make use of properties that have camping facilities as well as chalets, lodges or tented camps. There may be private and shared bathrooms. Participation includes setting up and breaking down the overnight camps, assisting with meal preparation. In this safari we are ten nights in tents with the rest at chalets, lodges and hotels.

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.