OVERLAND SAFARI FROM CAPETOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS - 2010
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: (TUE) Arrive Cape Town (South Africa)
Upon arrival you are welcomed at the Cape Town International airport and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight: Lady Hamilton Hotel, Cape Town (1 night)

Day 2: (WED) Cape Town / Citrusdal Hot Springs / Cedarberg Mountains (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: Gecko Creek (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 3: (THU) Cederberg / Orange River (511 km) (Namibia)
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: Orange River(2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 4: (FRI) Canoeing on the Orange River, Namibia
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! (B, L, D)

Day 5: (SAT) Orange River / Fish River Canyon, Namibia (141 km)
A short drive takes us to Ai-Ais Hot Springs where, in winter, 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: Fish River (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 6: (SUN) Fish River Canyon / Sossusvlei, (650 km)
Moving inland we make our way to Sesriem, the gateway to the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. A spectacular site to see and climb.
Overnight: Sossusvlei (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 7: (MON) Sesriem and Sossusvlei
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 for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the lake. (B, L, D)

Day 8: (TUE) Namib Naukluff Park / Kuiseb Canyon/ Swakopmund (332 km)
The day is spent driving through the scenic Namib Naukluft National Park and the Kuiseb Canyon on our way to Swakopmund.
Overnight: Swakopmund (2 nights) (B, L)

Day 09: (WED) Swakopmund
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. (B, L)

Day 10: (THU) Swakopmund / Cape Cross Seal Colony / Brandberg (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 planes for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia.
Overnight: Brandberg (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 11: (FRI) Twyfelfontein / Petrified Forest / Himba Village (310 km)
An early morning start takes us from Brandberg to our first stops 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 of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba.
Overnight: Porcupine Camp Permanent Tents (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 12: (SAT) Kamanjab / Etosha National Park (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 sunsets and late into the night the group has the opportunity to watch animals drink at floodlit waterholes.
Overnight: Etosha (3 nights) (B, L, D)

Days 13 & 14: (SUN & MON) Etosha National Park
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 sunsets and late into the night the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole. (B, L, D)

Day 15 & 16: (TUE & WED) Etosha / Kavango River (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 sunsets.
Overnight: n’Kwazi River Chalets / Camp (1 night) (B, L)

Days 17 & 18 (THU & FRI) 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, 6 km by Mokoro/ about 5 km walk in Delta. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque).
Overnight: Delta (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 19: (SAT) 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: Kwando (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 20: (SUN) Chobe National Park, Botswana (260 km)
We depart Camp Kwando, and 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. 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 21: (MON) Chobe National Park / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (110 km)
A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. In the afternoon we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided tour.
Overnight: Lokuthula Lodges (1 night) (B)

Day 22: (TUE) Victoria Falls / departure
After an incredible overland journey through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana
and Zimbabwe, we are transferred to the airport for our departure flight. (B)

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Departure Dates
2010 English Speaking Departures Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 02, Apr 06 & 13, May 25, June 08 & 22, Jul 06 & 27, Aug 10, Sep 7 & 21, Oct. 07 & 28, Nov 09 & 23
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 Insurance & Visa fees Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Tips and gratuities Game entrance fees, park fees. Local Payment of $ 250 Services of an accompanying English speaking guide and cook Sleeping bags (only required for the Camping options) Tents with kitchen equipment
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 (10 - Camping, 12 – lodge) Option 3 is mostly camping (17 – Camping, 5 – lodge). Tour prices reflect the choice of accommodation selected. Tour Place Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Day 01 Cape Town Lady Hamilton Lady Hamilton Lady Hamilton Day 02 Cedarbeg Gecko Cabins Gecko Cabins Tents Day 03-04 Orange River Cabana Cabana Tents Day 05 Fish River Canon Road Hse Tents Tents Day 06-07 Sossuvlei Hammerstein Tents Tents Day 08-09 Swakopmund Villa Wiese Villa Wiese Tents Day 10 Brandberg White Lady Tents Tents Day 11 Kamanjab Porcupine Tents Tents Day 12-14 Etosha Okaukeujo Tents Tents Day 15-16 Kavango N’Kwazi N’Kwazi Tents Day 17-18 Delta Guma Lagoon Tents Tents Day 19 Caprivi Kwando Kwando Tents Day 20 Chobe Chobe Safari Lodge Toro Lodge Tents Day 21 Victoria Falls Lokuthula Lodge Lokuthula Lodge Lokuthula Lodge Transportation The vehicles used are fully equipped Toyota Quantums or Toyota Landcruisers or appropriate vehicles with comfortable seating, windows for game viewing and a music system. An off-road trailer is fitted with a field kitchen. All luggage is carried on the vehicle or trailer roof racks to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle. Meals All meals are organized by the guide and are prepared by him/her with the help of the group (This being a participation safari). Meals are nutritious and filling, drawing on fresh local produce where possible. We buy groceries along the way, so our clients have a say in what type of meals are eaten. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance. Participation Safari This is a semi-participating camping and lodge safari. This means, that the participants will be responsible for performing and helping with certain tasks as i.e. setting up the overnight camps (tents, chairs, tables), cooking meals and cleaning dishes afterwards, tidying up the campsite before leaving and packing and un-packing of the van.
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.