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AFRICAN TROPICAL SAFARI South Africa, Botswana,
Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique
TOUR COST R11 950.00 per person
LOCAL PAYMENT US$570 per person. The local
payment is paid in cash on departure.
DEPARTS - 14-Jan-08 ; 18-Feb-08 ; 17-Mar-08
; 14-Apr-08 ; 19-May-08 ; 16-Jun-08 ; 21-Jul-08 ; 18-Aug-08
; 15-Sep-08 ; 20-Oct-08 ; 17-Nov-08 ; 15-Dec-08 ; 19-Jan-09
; 16-Feb-09
COUNTRIES VISITED South Africa, Botswana,
Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS Khama Rhino Sanctuary,
2 Days Okavango Delta (entrance, mokoros and game walks),
Chobe NP Game Drive, Chobe entrance fees, Zambezi Sunset Cruise,
Kande Beach, Entrance to Victoria Falls (Zambian side), Lake
Malawi, Vilanculos, Inhambane/Tofo, Maputo Kruger Park Entry
Fees, Kruger Park Game Drives
MEALS
Day 1 D Day 2 BD Days 3,4 BLD Day 5-8 BD Days 9,10 BLD Days
11-14 BD Day 15 BLD Day 16-20 BD Day 21 B Day 22,23 BD Day
24 B
 ACCOMMODATION
Days 1-18, 22 - 23 Camping in 2 person dome tents, mattresses
provided. Days 19-21 multishare dorms.
VEHICLE
Minibus (no aircon) – Maximum 9 passengers per group
Custom built safari vehicle – Maximum 16 passenger per
group
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
These rates are in USD and can change at any time without
notice. Please use as a guideline only.
Activities in Botswana: Delta Game Flight $60 Chobe River
Cruise $45
Activities in Victoria Falls: White water rafting $95 Canoeing
$95 Bungy $95 Jet boat $90 Rhino Walk $80 Elephant Ride $100
Helicopter Flight $95 Kayaking $150
Activities in Malawi: Water skiing $25 Snorkelling $10 Windsurfing
$20 Sailing $25 Canoeing $8 Scuba diving $65 Village Walk
$15
Activities in Mozambique: Snorkelling Safari $40 Fishing Trip
$95 Scuba Diving $60 Dhow Day Trip $60 Horse Riding $40 Parasailing
$45
Activities in South Africa: Private Game Walk $45 Kruger Night
Drive $30
WHAT IS PROVIDED All ground transportation,
services of experienced qualified driver / guide, camping
equipment (2 person dome tents, mattresses, cooking equipment),
all highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation per
itinerary.
 NOT
INCLUDED All visa costs are the clients responsibility,
travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, sleeping bags,
items of a personal nature, drinks, optional activities.
PARTICIPATION Participation safari –
clients to erect their tents and help with cooking, washing
dishes and vehicle cleanliness.
NOTE The day-to-day schedule for this trip
is approximate only and may later change due to unforeseen
difficulties (e.g. problems with roads, vehicles, borders
etc).
Itinerary:
Day 1 Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Botswana
Heading north, we cross into Botswana and spend the first
night camping at the Rhino Sanctuary. (D)
Day 2 Maun, Botswana
We depart for Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. (BD)
Days 3 and 4 Okavango Delta, Botswana
Today we head off into the wilderness of the Delta, exploring
the pristine waterways by mokoro (dug out canoe) and search
for wildlife on game walks. Returning to Maun on the last
afternoon. You also have the option of a game flight over
the Delta. (BLD)
Day 5 Chobe National Park, Botswana
We travel north to Kasane and camp on the edge of the Chobe
Park. Time is spent relaxing or enjoying an optional river
cruise. (BD)
 Days
6,7 and 8 Livingstone / Victoria Falls, Zambia
Up at daybreak we venture out on an open vehicle game drive
into the Chobe Park. Crossing into Zambia by ferry, we set
up camp in Livingstone and head out on a sunset cruise on
the mighty Zambezi. Time is spent at your leisure, taking
in the stunning scenery of Victoria Falls or braving the many
optional activities on offer - white water rafting, bungy
jumping, canoeing, microlighting and more. (BD)
Day 9 Luangwa Bridge, Zambia
Heading north through rural Zambia, we spend the night camping
on the banks of the Luangwa River. Enjoying the magnificent
sunset over the river, we relax at the campsite bar. (BLD)
Day 10 Lilongwe, Malawi
We make our way through Zambia into Malawi ‘the warm
heart of Africa’. We spend the afternoon exploring the
colourful and vibrant markets of Lilongwe, experiencing the
cultural blend of ancient and modern Africa. (BLD)
Days 11,12 and 13 Lake Malawi, Malawi
Setting up camp on the shores of Lake Malawi, our time is
spent exploring this large fresh water lake. Snorkelling and
scuba diving the lake gives us an opportunity to discover
the 500 species of colourful tropical fresh. Meeting the locals
will remind us why Malawi is the Land of smiles and laughter.
(BD)
Day 14 Blantyre, Malawi
After breakfast, we head to Blantyre, named after the birthplace
of David Livingstone, the town is the crossroads to Mozambique.
(BD)
Days 15 &16 Gorongosa National Park , Mozambique
Today we cross into Mozambique, which has largely stayed untouched by modern day development, giving the traveller an opportunity to escape from the well-trodden trail. Our journey takes us to Gorongosa National Park in central Mozambique, which represents one of the great conservation opportunities in the world today. Gorongosa is a region of high species diversity and ecological features found no where else. The 4,000 square kilometre Park is located at the southern end of the Great East African Rift Valley. The region as a whole and the National Park are named after Gorongosa Mountain and reaching the summit of the mystical Gorongosa Mountain is like stepping through a portal into a hidden world. Our time is spent exploring this area on hikes as well as optional 4x4 game drives. (BLD) NB. Itinerary may vary in rainy season due to impassable roads (December – March)
Days 17 & 18 Vilanculos Vilanculos, Mozambique 
Vilanculos is a tropical paradise set in unspoilt beaches
of sea, sun and white sands. This area has world-class beaches
washed by the Indian Ocean’s warm waters. Take an optional
trip to the Bazaruto Islands to snorkel, do a water-based
activity, or simply relax on the beach. (BD)
Days 19 and 20 Inhambane / Tofo, Mozambique
Travelling south down the coast to Inhambane, we set up camp
in the coastal village of Tofo. Time is spent at your own
leisure, sipping cocktails at one of the many beach bars,
walking along the long white beaches, deep sea fishing, quad
bike trails or scuba diving for the more energetic. (BD)
Days 21 Maputo, Mozambique
Leaving the peace and tranquillity of the beach behind, we
continue onto the bustling capital city of Maputo where we
have the afternoon to explore this city and its rich cultural
history. With its attractive tree-lined avenues, it has a
unique European feel about it and it has some great local
restaurants. (B)
Day 22 and 23 Kruger National Park, South Africa
We make our way to the famous Kruger National Park where the
scenery and wildlife will leave you in awe. We take time to
enjoy the game drives, searching for the wide diversity of
game that makes this park so famous. We spend our evenings
camping inside the Park, listening to the sounds of the wild
and enjoying the tranquillity of the African bushveld. An
optional night drive can be organised. (BD)
Day 24 Johannesburg, South Africa
Rising early, we enjoy our final game drive before taking
a relaxed drive back to Johannesburg, arriving late afternoon.
(B)
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