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Southern Africa Dream
Southern Africa Dream 2013
Three of the astonishing countries of Southern Africa: Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, conjure up to portray an image of absolute grandeur, unparalleled adventure, elegant style and, for most, anticipation of an exhilarating experience.
All with their own distinct characteristics, they share the vast expanse of African skies, far stretching horizons, and exceptional wildlife.
This is a continent full of adventure, offering the discerning traveler the chance to discover a world beyond his wildest dreams.
This tour was designed especially for those wishing to break away from the everyday chasing after long-lost time, ordinary Christmas cakes, and common features of a festive season. This journey was designed in particular to enter 2013 with excitement and a touch of adventure.
Join this group and experience Africa over our festive season, into the New Year!
27 December 2012
Day 1: Windhoek – Sossusvlei (354 km)
Drive straight to the heart of the Namib Desert that will be home for the next 2 days.
Arrive in Sossusvlei, an area marked by the highest dunes in the world.
Their warm colors, ranging from pale apricot to deep red, contrast with the large clay pans at their bases. Visit Sesriem Canyon and photograph the peculiar shapes of the 30-40m (100 feet) deep chasm.
Camping at Sesriem Campsite
Lunch, Dinner included
Permit to park included
28 December 2012
Day 2: Sesriem Gate – Solitaire (93 km)
Early morning — get up to catch the sun rising over the spectacular dunes… totally breathtaking. Travel to the dunes, watch a spectacular play of light and shadows, and marvel at the colors painted by the rising sun.
Take a short walk to the Dead Valley, a large ghostly expanse of dried white clay punctuated by skeletons of ancient camelthorn trees. Fix your gaze on “Big Daddy,” a dune that rises to 300m (800 feet). The real die-hard sand lovers can climb it all the way. Just 300m? Sure, but make no mistake: this one can literally be a real breath taker!
Brunch will be made the moment we arrive back at the 4x4 stop.
Those of you that still have energy left are welcome to climb Dune 45, or just chill while the rest is climbing it. Then back to camp to break up before travelling to Solitaire, where Moose’s apple pie is waiting for you… one of those specialties in a place far away from anywhere else.
Camping at Solitaire Guest Farm
Brunch, Dinner included
Permit for Sossusvlei included
29 December 2012
Day 3: Solitaire – Walvis Bay – Swakopmund (260 km)
After breakfast travel between a majestic mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean. Walk along the steep edge of Kuiseb Pass to experience its unique ecology. Continue to Walvis Bay and visit one of the most important wetlands on the African continent. Over 80% of African flamingos feed here. Arrive in Swakopmund and spend the remainder of your day at leisure. Relax or stroll the streets of this idyllic town. Your accommodation will be close to where all the parties take place, so that you are welcome to walk there in the evening.
Breakfast and Lunch included; Dinner own account at restaurant
Camping at Alte Brucke
30 December 2012
Day 4: Swakopmund
This morning you have a choice of what you would like to do:
Marine Cruise or Living Desert Adventure.
The Marine Cruise: return to Walvis Bay for the cruise along the lagoon. Entertainment can be provided by two types of dolphins — if natures are willing to show them to us — and members of a large seal colony who will climb onto the vessel for a fishy snack.
OR
The Living Desert Adventure: go out with Namibia’s own “Crocodile Dundee”. He will try to (and most likely will) find for you the “Little Five of the Namib Desert” and show you that the desert is indeed alive, even if you won’t see it at first.
Breakfast included; Lunch at own; Dinner own account at restaurant that evening
Camping at Alte Brucke
31 December 2012
Day 5: Swakopmund – Kamanjab (426km)
Travel along the Atlantic Coast inland. Pass Brandberg, an extinct volcano and Namibia’s highest mountain. Our journey will take us further inland to Kamanjab.
To end our day and our year (!) we will visit the Himba people, a semi-nomadic tribe, living in scattered settlements throughout this region known as Kaokoveld. They are characterized by their proud yet friendly stature; the women are noted for their unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and traditional dress. A few hours are spent learning more about these fascinating people.
Onjowewe Self catering – “House in the Rocks”
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Himba Village included
01 January 2013
Day 6: Kamanjab — Etosha National Park (269km)
After breakfast, we will make our way to Etosha National Park, the most famous of Namibia’s parks. For the next two days, we will explore this vast park in pursuit of its abundant wildlife.
Camps have floodlit waterholes for excellent night game viewing of all kinds of animals coming for their evening drink while you enjoy yours.
Camping at Okaukuejo or Halali
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Permit for Etosha included
02 January 2013
Day 7: Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park opens at sunrise. Enjoy an early game drive.
Wait in anticipation at water holes that support a rich variety of mammals and birds. You never know what you might see behind the next bush.
Camping at Namutoni or just outside the park
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Permit for Etosha included
03 January 2013
Day 8: Etosha National Park – Rundu (469 km)
Our journey takes us north to the Kavango River. Stop at the Hoba Meteorite. Weighing over 60 tons, this space rock crashed through the atmosphere 80,000 years ago. Continue to Rundu, capital of the region. Explore the woodlands and boundary rivers. The Okavango River forms a natural border between Namibia and Angola. Five tribes live in this region, each led by a traditional chief who is assisted by a headman. Take an optional boat cruise along the river to observe the traditional lifestyle of these people while enjoying the surrounding paradise.
Omashahare Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch included
Entrance to Otjikoto Lake and Hoba Meteorite included
04 January 2013
Day 9: Kavango Region – Caprivi Region (485 km)
We will follow the flow of the Okavango River to the border of Caprivi where the river turns sharply south, forming the spectacular Okavango Delta in Botswana.
Tonight we will sleep on our way to Botswana.
Fish Eagle Nest B&B
Breakfast, Lunch included; Dinner own account
05 January 2013
Day 10: Caprivi Region – Kasane (126 km)
Our journey continues forward to the Zambezi River into Botswana. This narrow strip of land provides a migration route for a variety of game species moving from Botswana into Namibia. Arrived in Kasane, situated on the Chobe River.
Chobe Safari Lodge B&B
Breakfast included; Lunch & Dinner own account
Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River included
06 January 2013
Day 11: Chobe National Park
After sunrise, ride in an open-air vehicle to Chobe National Park, where wildlife roams freely. This park is home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. During the dry season hundreds of elephants, congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River. In the afternoon, embark on a guided Chobe sunset cruise. Experience an amazing variety of animals found along the banks of the river.
Chobbe Safari Lodge B&B
Breakfast included; Lunch & Dinner own account
Visit to Chobe National Park included
07 January 2013
Day 12: Chobe National Park – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (120 km)
Cross the border into Zimbabwe and continue to the Victoria Falls.
Take a walking tour of Victoria Falls, truly one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.”
Victoria Falls Rest Camp — bungalows
Breakfast, Lunch included
Park entrance to Vic Falls included
08 January 2013
Day 13: Victoria Falls
Today you are welcome to do any activities that you desire on your own:
Flight over the Vic Falls, White River Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Bridge Swinging, Elephant Back Safari, Scenic Flights, Boat Cruise, Swimming in Devil’s Pools, shopping at curio market, walk into Zambia.
Victoria Falls Rest Camp — bungalows
Breakfast included
09 January 2013
Day 14: Victoria Falls – Maun (674 km)
Inevitably, this is where the tour ends for many of you
Board your international flight home.
Breakfast included
OR
If there are some of you that can extend your holiday…we will travel back via Maun. Those of you travelling back with us to Namibia and get on the flight back from Windhoek...2 nights in Maun, so that you can visit the Okavango Delta.
10 January 2013
Day 15: Maun
Day to spend on the Okavango Delta.
11 January 2013
Day 16: Maun – Windhoek (808 km)
From Maun we will travel to Windhoek. This is where the tour ends. Sleep night in Windhoek
B&B in Windhoek
12 January 2013
Day 17: Windhoek
You can do shopping, before been taken to airport for your flight back to country.
