Accommodated Overland Safaris in Africa | Cheap Quality Southern & East Africa Tours

BASIC ITINERARY
Johannesburg / Cape Town - Upington - Fish River Canyon - Aus - Luderitz - Sesriem - Sossusvlei - Swakopmund - Cheetah Farm - Etosha - Windhoek - Okavango Delta - Chobe National Park - Livingstone / Vic Falls - Luangwa Bridge - Lilongwe - Lake Malawi - Blantyre - Chimoio - Vilanculos - Inhambane / Tofo - Maputo - Kruger National Park - Johannesburg

TOUR COST R15 925.00 per person

LOCAL PAYMENT US$ 730.00 per person. The local payment is paid in cash on departure.

DEPARTS - This tour has regular departures please contact African Budget Safaris for details.

This trip leaves from Johannesburg or Cape Town. Clients departing CPT will board an Intercape bus to Upington and meet the group on Day 2 (booked and paid for as part of your tour cost). More details are supplied on booking.

COUNTRIES VISITED South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS Fish River Canyon, Sesriem/Sossusvlei, Kolmanskop Cheetah Farm, Etosha Entry & Drives, Namib Naukluft Park, 3 Days Okavango Delta (entrance, mokoros and game walks), Chobe Game Drive, Chobe entrance fees Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Entrance to Victoria Falls (Zambian side), Kande Beach, Lake Malawi, Vilanculos, Inhambane/Tofo, Maputo, Kruger Park Entry fees, Kruger Park Game Drives.

ACCOMMODATION Days 1-6, 9-11, 13 -30, 34-35 Camping in 2 person dome tents, mattresses provided. Days 7-8, 12, 31-33 multishare dorms

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 2 Fish River Canyon Namibia
We cross into Namibia to Fish River Canyon - the second largest canyon in the world. (BD)

Days 3 & 4 Aus / Luderitz Namibia
We visit Kolmanskop, the 'ghost town', Luderitz, and Aus, optional activity to view penguins (BD)

Days 5 & 6 Sesriem Namibia
The scenery and the colours at Sesriem will leave you breathless. We also visit the dunes of Sossusvlei, the highest in the world. (BLD)

Days 7 & 8 Swakopmund Namibia
Entering the Namib-Naukluft Park the lunar landscape appears. In Swakopmund, you can enjoy the beach, visit a seal colony, go sea fishing, quad biking or sand boarding on the dunes. (B)

Day 9 Cheetah Farm Namibia
We head north to the Cheetah Farm for a unique wildlife experience. (BLD)

Days 10 & 11 Etosha Namibia
We enjoy game drives in the park and spend our nights at the amazing waterholes, watching the animals that come to drink. (BLD)

Day 12 Windhoek Namibia
We spend the night in the capital city, Windhoek. (B)

Days 13-16 Maun/Okavango Delta Botswana
Maun is our base for the two-day excursion into the Okavango Delta, where we explore the waterways by mokoro and search for game on game walks. There is an optional game flight over the Delta. (BLD)

Day 17 Chobe National Park Botswana
Camping on the banks of the Chobe River. Time is spent relaxing or enjoying an optional river cruise. (BD)

Days 18,19 & 20 Livingstone (Victoria Falls) Zambia
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 you leisure, taking in the sunning scenery of Victoria Falls or braving the many optional activities on offer. (BD)

Day 21 Luangwa Bridge Zambia
Heading north through rural Zambia, we spend the night at Luangwa Bridge. (BLD)

Day 22 Lilongwe Malawi
We make our way through Zambia into 'the warm heart of Africa', Malawi. We spend the afternoon exploring the colourful and vibrant markets of Lilongwe, experiencing the cultural blend of ancient and modern Africa. (BLD).

Day 23, 24 & 25 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 26 Blantyre Malawi
After breakfast, we head to Blantyre, named after the birthplace of David Livingstone, the town is the crossroads to Mozambique. (BD)

Day 27 Chimoio Mozambique
We cross into Mozambique, which has largely stayed untouched by modern day development, giving the traveller an opportunity to escape from the beaten track. We set up camp in the small town of Chimoio. (BLD)

Days 28,29 & 30 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 31 & 32 Inhambane / Tofo Mozambique
Travelling south down the coast to Inhambane, we set up camp in the coastal village of Tofo. Time is spent at you 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 33 Maputo Mozambique
Leaving the peace and tranquillity of the beach behind, we continue on to the bustling capital city, 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 as well as some great local restaurants. (B)

Day 34 & 35 Kruger National Park South Africa
We head off to the famous Kruger National Park. Our time is spent on game drives, searching for the Park's wide diversity of game. In the evenings, we camp 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 36 Johannesburg South Africa
We enjoy our final game drive before driving back to Johannesburg. (B)

FOOD & MEALS
Included in the tour cost are the following meals:
Days Meals
1 D
2-4 BD
5&6 BLD
7&8 B
9-11 BLD
12 B
13-16 BLD
17-20 BD
21&22 BLD
23-26 BD
27 BLD
28-32 BD
33 B
34&35 BD
36 B

Meals included are camp meals prepared by your guide with your assistance. On days where lunches are not included we stop at places where you can buy food at a reasonable cost.

CAMPSITES
We stay in a variety of campsites, from basic facilities only, to ones with restaurants, swimming pools, bars etc. All campsites have shower and toilet facilities, although it is advisable to bring a small supply of your own toilet paper.

VEHICLES & GROUP SIZE
We utilize either a minibus that seats a maximum of 9 passengers or a custom built safari vehicle which seats a maximum of 16 passengers.
The vehicles do not have air conditioning, but do have opening windows. The night drive is done in an open vehicle.

EQUIPMENT
You will be provided with the following equipment:
• 2 - person dome tent. These tents are very easy to put up and down.
• The tents have mosquito netting over the entrances. You may choose to bring your own mosquito netting if you wish.
• If travelling on your own you may share with another single person of the same sex.
• Mattress
• All cooking equipment for the group and utensils etc.
• Camping stools.
• Sleeping Bags may be hired for R50 per tour. Please notify us in advance if you will require one.

WHAT TO BRING
For comfort reasons luggage is limited on each trip to 1 backpack, 1 small daypack, sleeping bag and camera per person. Soft Bags only may be used (i.e.: no suitcases) We provide you with your tent, sleeping mat and cooking equipment.

Binoculars Torch & batteries
Sunscreen & hat Insect repellent
Small personal first aid kit Towel
Comfortable shoes Rain coat (if travelling in rainy season)
Anti malaria medication Camera & films
Roll of toilet paper Warm jacket for evenings
Sleeping bag

PARTICIPATION
Our tours are based on client participation and as an active member of the group, everyone helps out with the running of the tour, e.g. Making campfires, cooking, setting up camp, dishes etc. It's all part of the African experience. Remember the more you put in, the more you get out!

MONEY OUTSTANDING
Your money will collected in cash by your driver at the point of departure. Please note that Local Payments cannot be paid by credit card and must be paid in cash.

ONWARD TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Due to unforeseen problems we recommend onward travel arrangements be made only for the day after the tour ends. If arrangements are made for the same day the tour ends, we cannot be held responsible for any delays; you will have to take the risk yourself. If you are making further bookings for busses, trains or flights the day the tour ends we strongly recommend you make them the latest time possible and that you inform African Budget Safaris or the tour guide at the beginning of the tour.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
These rates are in USD and can change at any time without notice. Please use as a guideline only.

Activities in Namibia:
Quad Biking $95
Sand boarding $40
Tandem Skydive $250
Fishing Trip $110

Activities in Botswana:
Delta Game Flight $60
Chobe River Cruise $ 45

Activities Victoria Falls:
White water rafting $95
Canoeing $85
Bungy $95
Jet boat $60
Rhino Walk $55
Elephant Ride $100
Helicopter Flip $85
River boarding $125
Kayaking $150

Activities in Malawi:
Water skiing $25
Snorkelling $8
Windsurfing $20
Sailing $25
Canoeing $10
Scuba diving $65
Village Walk $15

Activities in Mozambique:
Snorkelling Safari $40
Fishing Trip $95
Scuba Diving $60
Dhow Day Trip $ 60

Activities South Africa:
Private Game Walk $ 45
Kruger Night Drive $ 30

Please note that these prices should be used as a guide only. Payment for optional activities may be made in most currencies or by credit card in Namibia, Botswana and Livingstone. In other countries they must be paid in cash.

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