Kalahari, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Safari

The Safari departs out of Cape Town and heads into the Cedarberg Mountain Area of the Western Cape. We will spend our days doing some great hikes before heading over into the Northern Cape and the Augrabies National Park. We then spend 3 days in the remote Kalahari region in Mabuasehube where we will go in search of the black mained lion. We will meet up with the San people and learn all about their unique way of life and their struggle for survival in this harsh but beautiful land.

We will then head in a Northerly direction for an ultimate wildlife experience. We will spend 2 full nights on the border of the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana where we will enjoy some hiking and Mokoro Trips (Dug out Canoe) into the majestic Okavango Delta. We will then head to one of Botswana's premier parks, Chobe National Park where we will spend two days in search of Africa's wildlife.

We will then finish off our trip with two days in Victoria Falls (Zambian side of the falls) where we will have the oppurtunity to partake in some great optional activities such as white water rafting, elephant back safaris, canoe trips to name a few.

DAY 1  Cedarberg Mountains

We depart from our Guest Lodge in Cape Town and travel into the true remote wilderness area of the Western Cape. We camp tonight in the Cedarberg Mountains. The afternoon is spent on a short walk to a waterfall, or a swim in one of the many rock pools or rivers. Today we relax, for tomorrow we walk. 

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Lunch & Dinner 

DAY 2 Cedarberg Mountains 

We rise with the sun and set out in search of the Maltese cross in the Cedarberg Mountains. 

After an eventful hike, we visit a wine farm in the mountains to savour the wines of the Cedarberg. Return to our base, refresh in the cold waters of the mountain streams and enjoy a campfire in the cold clear mountain air. 

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Brunch & Dinner

DAY 3 & 4 Augrabies National Park

We vacate camp and make our way towards the Augrabies National Park.

The Kalahari Desert is harsh in reality. We spend the late afternoon sipping sundowners at a viewpoint overlooking the longest river in South Africa. The Orange River. A long, but rewarding day. Early morning finds the Land Rover on an extensive game drive in search of the animals found in the Augrabies National Park. We return for a well-earned brunch, swim and siesta before we once again embark on another adventure into the wilderness.

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Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner / Brunch & Dinner

DAY 5 Kuruman

Kuruman is our stop today. Depart early, and journey into the maize farmlands of South Africa. Spend the late afternoon escaping the heat in the pool. Tonight we re-enter civilization and enjoy a restaurant meal. 

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Breakfast / Lunch 

DAY 6 Mabuasehube Game Reserve 

Big sand, the true adventure begins. We cross the border into Botswana, and drive the long and sandy road to our new home for the next three days. Mabuasehube Game Reserve, a 57000km² pristine wilderness area dedicated to the animals endemic to the desert region. Set up camp and relax after the tedious day on the road. Large camel thorn campfire tonight to ward off the predators. 

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Breakfast Lunch & Dinner 

DAY 7  Mabuasehube Game Reserve

We rise with the sun and scout the dunes, searching for telltale signs of the predators of the night. The long drive is rewarded by a hearty brunch and siesta in the heat of the day. 

The Kalahari Desert is a raptor paradise, and we are sure to find the birds of prey of the desert. We end the day with our late afternoon game drive in the Land rover. 

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Brunch & Dinner

DAY 8  Mabuasehube Game Reserve

A new day, a different area. Today we explore different corners of this pristine wilderness, hoping to meet the majestic black mane Kalahari lion or the nomadic brown hyena. 

Watch in fascination as the male sand grouse takes water back to his chicks in his feathers. Late afternoon game drives to absorb the solitude and escape the reality of modern life. 

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Brunch & Dinner

DAY 9  Ghanzi

With open eyes we leave this area and make our way slowly northwards towards Ghanzi and the People of the Desert. The San People. We set up camp in a community campsite and rid ourselves of the red sand under cold showers. Relax and interact with the local San population. The evening is spent enjoying traditional Bushman dancing or story telling. Our homeland seems far away tonight. An educational and humbling Cultural day today. 

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Breakfast Lunch 

DAY 10  Okavango Delta

We rise with the sun and experience the ways of the Hunters and Gatherers, learning the arts of survival in this harsh land. Would we make it out here alone?

After this learned experience we bid farewell to these noble people and travel northwards to the Okavango Delta, and the start of the next adventure. Travel in 4x4 over sandy conditions to the verge of the waterway and our base camp for our Okavango Delta excursion. Relax this afternoon, after preparing for the days to come in the wilderness of Botswana. 

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Breakfast Lunch & Dinner 

DAY 11  Okavango Delta

An early start. A wild place. First we transfer by motorboat to our Okavango Delta swamp island. 

Today we finally meet Africa and camp wild under the Palm or Ebony trees. We spend the evening around the campfire enjoying the aura of wild Africa, and looking over our shoulders into the darkness.

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Breakfast Lunch & Dinner 

DAY 12  Okavango Delta

The rich bird life of the Okavango Delta is really great to behold. A game walk in the morning and spend the heat of the day in the shade of great Jackalberry trees, relaxing and enjoying the solitude of being alone in paradise, days that will never be forgotten. A late afternoon makoro excursion upstream in search of the shy Sitatunga antelope or secretive Pel`s fishing owl rounds off our experience in paradise. 

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Brunch & Dinner 

DAY 13 Hills of Tsodilo

Early transfer back to our Okavango base camp and the Hills of Tsodilo is our new port call for this evening. 

After a strenuous drive, we reach the 4 separate hills, where we set up camp. Late afternoon we explore the Male & Female Hills with a local guide. We are sure to find signs of San occupation. 

The Tsodilo Hills is a sacred destination, and we come away with an awe not explained in modern civilizations. 

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Breakfast Lunch & Dinner 

DAY 14  Ngepi Camp

Ngepi Camp on the Okavango River is our next destination. Ngepi is a great birding area in which the Paradise Flycatcher and Giant Kingfisher, two of the many rare bird species, are found. A beautiful decadent camping experience. Dinner in the ethnical camp restaurant tonight. 

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Breakfast Lunch  

DAY 15  Chobe National Park

Crossing the border back into Botswana, we make our way to the Chobe National Park. 

We camp next to the park on the banks of the Chobe River and enjoy the option of sipping cold beers on the sundeck whilst enjoying a commercialised afternoon relaxing at the poolside. 

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Breakfast

DAY 16  Chobe National Park

We camp on the banks of the Chobe River for two days, giving us the chance to explore the reserve in our open Land Rover and by boat. We conduct a morning game drive into The Chobe NP, an area that abounds with Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo and many Antelope species. We hope to find the Puku Antelope, an antelope endemic to the Chobe floodplains. The park contains a multitude of aquatic bird species and the visitor is sure to observe the majestic Fish Eagle or the acrobatic Bee-eater.

In the afternoon we do a boat cruise into the Chobe N.P. giving us a chance to get up close and personal with the Hippos and Crocodiles.

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Brunch

DAY 17  Victoria Falls

A new day, the last country, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is calling. After the border crossing and a short drive we set up camp outside the bustling town of Victoria Falls. 

Today we will visit the world-famous Victoria Falls. (Entry own expense)

One great way to end a fantastic adventure is by having a second fantastic adventure: Rafting the mighty Zambezi River. Do not be afraid, as this is the ultimate way of forging a unique bond between world travellers who have become friends. 

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Breakfast & Lunch

DAY 18  Victoria Falls

Today is yours to raft, fly, jump, ride or sightsee. The Zambian side of Victoria Falls is a recommendation for its curio market and rainforest. 

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Breakfast 

DAY 19  Safari Concludes

After breakfast our Kalahari, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Safari comes to an end and we bid our guide farewell, embarking on our journey home. 

Breakfast