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South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana

TOUR COST R6300.00 per person
LOCAL PAYMENT US$395 per person. The local payment is paid in cash on departure

COUNTRIES VISITED South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana

DEPARTURES 02 Jan 08 – 10 Jan 08; 16 Jan 08 – 24 Jan 08; 30 Jan 08 – 07 Feb 08; 13 Feb 08 – 21 Feb 08; 27 Feb 08 – 06 March 08; 11 March 08 – 21 March 08; 25 March 08 – 04 April 08; 08 April 08 – 18 April 08; 22 April 08 – 02 May 08; 06 May 08 – 16 May 08; 20 May 08 – 30 May 08; 03 June 08 – 13 June 08; 17 June 08 – 27 June 08; 01 July 08 – 11 July 08; 15 July 08 – 25 July 08; 29 July 08 – 08 Aug 08; 12 Aug 08 – 22 Aug 08; 26 Aug 08 – 05 Sep 08; 09 Sep 08 – 19 Sep 08; 23 Sep 08 – 03 Oct 08; 07 Oct 08 – 17 Oct 08; 21 Oct 08 – 31 Oct 08; 04 Nov -8 – 14 Nov 08; 18 Nov 08 – 28 Nov 08; 02 Dec 08 – 12 Dec 08; 16 Dec 08 -26 Dec 08; 30 Dec 08 – 09 Jan 09

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SOUTH AFRICA - Game Drives in Kruger Park - Kruger Park Night Drive. ZIMBABWE - Tour of Great Zimbabwe Monument - Guided tour to the Chipengali Wildlife Orphanage - Matopos National Park - Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls - Zambezi Sunset Cruise. BOTSWANA - Chobe Sunset Cruise

MEALS
As per itinerary

ACCOMMODATION Camping in two person dome tents, mattresses provided

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 Victoria Falls: White water rafting $135 Canoeing $95 Bungy $95 Tandem kayaking $150 Jet boat $90 Rhino walk $80 Elephant ride $100 Helicopter flip $95 Activities in Botswana: Makgadigadi pan trip $20 Chobe game drive $45

WHAT IS PROVIDED All ground transportation, services of experienced qualified driver / guide, camping equipment (two person dome tents, mattresses, cooking equipment), all highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation as 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.

Itinerary:
Day 1 Central Kruger Park, South Africa
Depart from Johannesburg and make our way to the world-renowned Kruger National Park. After settling into camp, we venture out on our first exciting game drive as we explore Africa’s famed “Big Five” territory. We return to camp at sunset, before heading out on an open vehicle night drive accompanied by Kruger Park Rangers. Dinner to be enjoyed around the log fire, listening to the sounds of the African night. (D)

Day 2 Northern Kruger Park, South Africa
An early rise, we start the day with coffee and rusks before venturing out to explore Northern Kruger. Most of the day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping at the various water holes en-route to our northern camp. Arriving at our camp at sunset, we settle down for a traditional "braai" (barbeque) for dinner and relax around the campfire. (BD)

Day 3 Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Up at daybreak, we go on our last game drive in the Kruger Park, before heading towards the border post at Beitbridge and into Zimbabwe. We then make our way to the town of Masvingo and the sight of the Great Zimbabwe Monument. Overnight at a campsite in Masvingo. (BD)

Day 4 Chipengali Wildlife Orphanage, Zimbabwe
After breakfast, we take a guided walking tour of the mysterious archaeological site known as the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. We then depart for Zimbabwe's second largest city, Bulawayo and spend the afternoon on a tour of the Chipengali Wildlife Orphanage. Overnight in Bulawayo. (BD)

Day 5 Matopos National Park, Zimbabwe
An early rise as we venture out to explore the world famous Matobo National Park, home to a large population of black and White rhinoceros. The Park is situated in the magnificent Matobo Hills, a range of domes, spires and balancing rock formations, which have been hewn out of the solid granite plateau through millions of years of erosion and weathering.The majestic and rugged terrain of the Park is a hiker’s paradise and is home to a wide variety of animal species. The Matobo area has great spiritual and cultural significance to the local people and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place. The richness of the Park can also be seen from the diverse bird life and the Matobo Park is famous for its large concentration of black eagles. Evening will be spent at a Lodge at Matopos. (BLD)

Day 6 Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Today we visit yet another one of Zimbabwe’s well known Parks. Hwange became the royal hunting grounds to the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi in the early 19th Century and was set aside as a National Park in 1929. Hwange boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species recorded. The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the Park’s elephant population is one of the largest in the world. We explore the Park in open 4x4 vehicles and camp within Hwange National Park at one of the main campsites. (BLD)

Day 7 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
We continue exploring Hwange National Park before making our way out of the Park and heading for Victoria Falls in time for lunch. After lunch, we have time to explore the town of Victoria Falls as well as book our various adrenaline activities for which this area is so famous. We then head out on a late afternoon sunset cruise to explore the mighty Zambezi River. Sundowner drinks and snacks to be enjoyed on board. The evening is yours to explore the nightlife of Victoria Falls. (B)

Day 8 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Today, time is spent at your leisure. Optional activities include: White river rafting, bungy jumping, a canoeing safari or even the “flight of the angels” over the falls. The evening is spent out on the town enjoying a traditional meal at one of the local restaurants (own expense). (B)

Day 10 Nata (Makgadikgadi Pans), Botswana
This morning, you may choose to relax or you have the option to explore Chobe National Park in an open 4x4 vehicle. After brunch, our journey takes us south to the edge of the famous Makgadikgadi Pans, where you have the opportunity of an optional trip to these fascinating pans. The evening is to be spent camping at Nata Lodge. (BD)

Day 11 Johannesburg, South Africa
An early rise, we enjoy coffee and rusks before departing for Martin’s Drift border post, we have breakfast en-route, then onto the final stretch to Johannesburg. (B)

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