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14
Day Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls - Luxury Safari
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Day
1 - Windhoek to Sesriem
We drive straight to the heart of the Namib Desert where we will
be staying for the next 2 days. From your luxury permanent tented
suites you have a magnificent views of the mountains.
After lunch, and perhaps a relaxing dip in the pool we set off on
the short drive to Sesriem Canyon.
Accommodation– Luxury permanent en suite tents. Meals
– Lunch
Day 2 - Sesriem
and Sossusvlei
We rise early today to catch the sun rising over the spectacular
dunes, totally breathtaking. For energetic types you can climb dune
45, or else chill at the bottom of the dune and soak up the atmosphere.
After breakfast we will join our local guides who will take us on
foot into the desert, to take us to deadvlei. the guides have extensive
local knowledge and will regale you with old bushman tales, and
tell you about all the wildlife and plants we see along the way.
Accommodation– Luxury permanent en suite tents. Meals
– Breakfast, Lunch
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Day
3 and 4- Swakopmund.
Our drive to Swakopmund today takes us through some very unusual
scenery, the strangest of which being the 'moon landscape'. Before
arriving at Swakopmund we will stop off at Walvis Bay to visit the
flamingo colony that is present most of the year round. On arrival
in Swakopmund we will settle you in the lodge and then take an orienteering
drive through the small town. Dinner that night will be spent in
a local restaurant, and if you want to experience some Namibian
nightlife then your guide can point you in the right direction!
The following day is spent exploring the markets, shops and beaches
of Swakopmund at your leisure.
There are numerous fun optional activities for the more adventurous.
(Quad biking the dunes, sky diving, scenic flights over the desert
etc.) Your guide will book any optional activities for you. Please
ask Gemma if you have any particular activity in mind, and she will
forward a price guide to you.
Accommodation- Luxury Lodge. Meals – B, (Land
D at own expense..
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Day
5 - Kamanjab.
We journey further inland to Kamanjab where we stay at Kavita Lion
Lodge. The owners of the lodge are battling to save the Etosha lions
from extinction, and run their own fascinating in houseproject.
Meet the lions of Kavita and watch a feeding!
Accommodation– Bushveld bungalows. Meals –
B L D. |
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Day
6 and 7- Etosha National Park.
An early start gets us to the gates of Etosha National Park just
after sunrise.
For the next two days we will be exploring the vast Etosha National
Park in pursuit of interesting animals. Each rest camp has a swimming
pool and bar area for you to relax and cool off in the heat of the
day.
In Etosha you
have the oppurtunity to see lions, leopard, elephant, black rhinocerous,
herds of zebra, antelope and giraffes and many other creatures.
the birdlife is also very varied, and therefore Etosha is popular
with birders.
The evenings are spent in the Etosha National Park rest camps, where
there is a floodlit waterhole for viewing nocturnal animals.
Accommodation – Luxury bungalows. Meals –
B L .
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Day
8 - Rundu
We head to the tropical, green Northern border of Namibia. Tonight
we will be staying in luxurious bungalows in a beautiful setting.
On certain days the local villagers come and perform traditional
dancing for you over dinner, you can join in as well if you like.
The lodge has close ties to the local community, and there is a
chance to visit the local village and school or church. A once in
a lifetime experience.
Accommodation - luxury lodge. Meals - B L D
Day 9 - Caprivi
We continue along the River to the Caprivi Strip.
You can enjoy the wonderful wildlife as we drive along the Northern
border.
This evening will be spent in a luxury lodge on the river.
Accommodation - luxury riverside bungalow. Meals -
B L
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Day
10 and 11- Kasane (Chobe
National Park, Botswana)
Today we cross into Botswana. In Botswana the wildlife is not
only found in the parks, it is common to see elephants roaming
in the roads as well!
We will be staying on the banks of the Chobe River in a luxury
lodge. with local experienced rangers.
Over the next 2 days we will enjoy a 4 x 4 game drive in Chobe
National Park (Chobe is home to the Big 5, rhino, lion, elephant,
rhino and buffalo as well as many, many other animals), Also included
is a fantastic game viewing river cruise, where you have the opportunity
to see vast numbers of elephants, buffalo and much more.
Accommodation - luxury lodge. Meals - B L (except
L on day 11)
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Day 12 and 13 - Victoria Falls
From Botswana we cross the Zambezi River into Zambia. A short drive
will find us in the town of Livingstone a mere stones throw away
from the magnificent Victoria Falls. We will take a visit to the
Falls National Park, where you are free to roam around and explore
the area.
Over the next 2 days there are many optional activities you can
try, including, scenic flights, bungy jumping, elephant rides, white
water rafting and much more! Your guide will book any activities
for you. If you would like a price guide for optional activities
please ask Gemma when booking!
On the second night we will take a sundowner cruise down the mighty
Zambezi river, where we can reflect on the adventures of the last
2 weeks.
Accommodation - luxury riverside lodge. Meals - B
L
Day 14 -
Livingstone
After breakfast we will take you to Livingstone airport, from where
you can continue you onward journey. (There are daily flights from
Livingstone to Johannesburg, as well as other African destinations)
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You
may modify this trip to include other areas including the Himba
Villages of Northern Namibia, the Skeleton Coast and Damaraland
and the Okavango Delta in Botswana. If you would like more information
about extending this tour please contact Gemma at info@trulyafricatours.com
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from
R29,700 per person (based on 4 people)
For
smaller groups e mail for a quotation
All
prices in South African Rand
to
book this tour e mail
info@trulyafricatours.com
or call Gemma on +264 81 364 5069
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All our accommodation has been carefully selected through rigorous
research and testing.
In
safari locations we use a combination of luxury permanent tents
and private luxury bungalows in lodges.
The luxury tents are part canvas, part permanent structure, with
en suite bathrooms (the tents sleep 2 persons in twin beds).
Bungalows sleep between 2 and 4 persons, and are spacious, comfortable
and well equipped.
In
non safari locations we use a combination of private bungalows,
log cabins and guest house accommodation.
We
only use the very highest standard of accommodation for our guests
We
do not use backpacker accommodation for our accommodated tours!
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All food on tour, (with the exception of restaurant evenings) will
be prepared by your guides.
Breakfast consists
of fruit, a selection of cereals, toast and jams, yoghurts, cheese,
cold meats and fruit juice, with tea and coffee readily available.
Every other day we will prepare a cooked breakfast of eggs, bacon,
sausage or similar.
Lunch consists
of sandwiches, cold meats and cheese, and a selection of salads.
Depending on
the location at the time (and weather) dinner is usually prepared
around the fire.
Typical menus include :-
braai - chops, wors, baked potatoes, baked onions and a mixed salad.
Potjie - Traditional South Africa stew cooked in a large iron pot
over coals.
Oriental stir fry.
Butternut squash stuffed with vegetables and mozzarella cheese,
on the braai
We do cater
for vegetarians but please let us know in advance so that we can
plan a suitable menu for you.
If you have
any special food requirements or allergies then also let us know
well in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.
We pride ourselves
on the quality of our food, and are constantly striving to create
new exciting menu choices for you.
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