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BUSHMAN AND DELTA 4 x 4 ADVENTURES - 8 DAYS
A safari combining superb game viewing in Etosha National
Park, tracking with the san people in the Kalahari and the
tranquility of the Okavango Delta, Susuwe – a remote
game park in the Caprivi area and where we utilize a local
community campsite before finishing in Livingstone, Zambia
- home to the mighty Vict oria
Falls and a highlight of any holiday.
PRICE: N$4900/PERSON + N$900 local payment
(cash) + US$250 pp cash for Delta package
DEPARTS: Every 2nd Friday
Vehicle Used: 4x4
Maximum Group Size: 8 + 2 guides
Single Supplement: None
Prices (Valid until 31st Oct 2008)
Itinerary:
Day 1 OKAUKEUJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We collect you from your accommodation and depart from Windhoek
at 8h00am. After stopping briefly at Otjiwarongo for fresh
supplies we have lunch at the entrance to the Etosha National
Park, Namibia’s prime game viewing destination. We game
drive to camp and if time permits enjoy another game drive
before sunset. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by the guide
and camp assistant and evening is spent around the campfire
or at the floodlit waterhole by the camp, which is often visited
by endangered black rhinos coming to quench their thirst after
sunset (LD)
Day 2 NAMUTONI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Early morning and late afternoon game drives seeking the many
species of animals found in this huge park including elephant,
lion, leopard, endangered cheetah, black and white rhino as
well as many antelope and over 340 species of bird, plenty
for all wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy. We spend the hottest
part of the day at camp either by the waterhole or the swimming
pool before heading to Etosha Pan, one of the translations
meaning “Great, White Place” to marvel at the
size of the pan and mirages that disappear into the horizon.
Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant
and evening spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole
(BLD)
 Day
3 BUSHMANLAND
Enjoy a short early morning game drive and return to camp
for breakfast before we travel via Lake Otjikoto to Tsumeb
for fresh supplies. A short lunch is taken at Hoba Meteorite
– the world’s largest meteorite and we continue
through to Grootfontein to refuel before entering the Kalahari.
We arrive at our camp mid afternoon and walk with a San tracker
to collect bush foods experiencing how the traditional San
collect veldt food –generally a fascinating experience
for westerners where we are able to ask questions of how they
survive in today’s modern world. This evening we join
the local community around the campfire for singing and dancing.
Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant
(BLD)
Day 4 GUMA LAGOON CAMP, BOTSWANA
An early morning departure from camp takes us into the Kalahari
basin via Tsumkwe and into our neighbouring country, Botswana.
The sandy track takes us through the heart of the Kalahari
to the panhandle section of the Okavango Delta. The last 13kms
are 4x4 only and some pushing maybe required, but the jewel
of the river edge awaits us at the end of the day and this
wetland lies like an oasis in an otherwise harsh environment.
Overnight camping and evening meal prepared by the guide and
camp assistant (BLD)
Day 5 OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
We take only what we need - each of our guests can take only
1 small day pack and depart early morning initially in a motor
boat before transferring to our mokoros (dug out canoes),
we relax while our polers push us through this beautiful and
serene area enjoying the tranquility of the delta until we
reach an island camp, our destination for the night. We’ll
have the opportunity to game walk and learn about this fragile
and unique ecosystem. Overnight bush camping under a million
stars with no facilities and evening meal prepared by the
guide and camp assistant (BLD)
DAY 6 GUMA LAGOON CAMP, BOTSWANA 
We enjoy more game walks and mokoro trails before we return
to the luxury of our camp early afternoon for hot showers
and toilets. Overnight camping close to the river and evening
meal prepared by the guide and camp assistant (BLD)
DAY 7 SUSUWE NATIONAL PARK
An early morning start to cross the border back into Namibia
and on to Mahango Game Reserve. This little jewel of a game
reserve is home to many unusual species such as roan and sable
antelope, buffalo, large herds of elephant, hippo and many
aquatic birds not found in many areas of Namibia. We leave
the park and have lunch overlooking Popa Falls before continuing
through the Caprivi Strip to Susuwe National Park. This is
a wild park where we camp without fences and spend an exhilarating
night listening to the night sounds of the animals and maybe
get the chance to enjoy “close up” encounters,
please note that there are no fences and that wild animals
such as hyaena may wander through camp. Overnight camping
and evening meal prepared by the guide and camp assistant
(BLD)
DAY 8 LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
Enjoy breakfast and short game drive before heading through
to Katima Mulilo. This busy and bustling town is the last
frontier of Namibia and we glimpse our first sight of the
mighty Zambezi River. We cross the border into Zambia and
have lunch at a scenic location along the roadside. We arrive
at Livingstone mid afternoon and we drop you at your accommodation
(BL). This should be pre-booked through African Budge Safaris
to enable you to obtain a visa waiver from your accommodation
establishment to avoid paying the Zambian visa fee. We recommend
Jolly Boys Backpackers, please note that this service CANNOT
be guaranteed
 NOTE:
This safari is designed for the adventure traveller,
one who enjoys pitching in to help, conversing with nature
and does not mind the discomfort of bush camping without shower
and toilet facilities. Please ensure that you have the necessary
entry visas for Namibia, Botswana and Zambia – African
Budget Safaris cannot be held liable and if you do not have
the appropriate visas you may not be able to enter the country
Please note – the itinerary above is a guideline only
and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances
when it may change – for example weather and/or road
conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on
occasion may be altered from those indicated above. IMPORTANT
- Whilst visiting villages and local communities we cannot
guarantee activities on offer, it often depends on how they
feel on the day, however, it will give you the opportunity
to meet and experience life in Namibia in today’s society.
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