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ORIGINAL EXPLORER ROUTE
Johannesburg / Cape Town - Upington - Fish River Canyon - Aus - Luderitz -
Sesriem - Sossusvlei - Swakopmund - Cheetah Farm - Etosha
- Windhoek - Okavango Delta - Chobe National Park - Livingstone
/ Vic Falls - Francistown - Johannesburg
TOUR COST: R9 195.00 per person
LOCAL PAYMENT US$510 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 our
tour cost). More details are supplied on booking.
COUNTRIES VISITED South Africa, Namibia,
Botswana, Zambia
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS Fish River Canyon, Kolmanskop/Luderitz,
Sesriem/Sossusvlei, Cheetah Farm, Etosha NP Entry & Game
Drives, Namib Desert, 3 Days Okavango Delta (entrance, mokoros
and game walks), Chobe NP Game Drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise
& Entrance to Victoria Falls (Zambian side)
ACCOMMODATION Days 1-6, 9-11, 13-20 Camping
in 2 person dome tents, mattresses provided. Days 7, 8, 12
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 1 Upington South Africa
Departing from Johannesburg or Cape Town we make our way to
Upington and camp on the banks of the Orange River. (D)
Day 2 Fish River Canyon Namibia
The scenery as we cross into Namibia is impressive, we enjoy
watching the sunset over the Fish River Canyon, the second
largest canyon in the world! (BD)
Day 3 Aus Namibia
This morning you have time to explore the Canyon before heading
to Aus. We camp at Klein Aus, a farm set amongst the rocky
hills and enjoy hikes while looking out for the wild 'desert
horses'. (BD)
Day 4 Luderitz Namibia
We make our way to the ghost town of Kolmanskop. We continue
onto the fishing town of Luderitz, where an optional boat
trip to the penguin colony can be enjoyed. We return to Aus
for the night. (BD)
Days 5 and 6 Sesriem Namibia
Sesriem is situated on edge of the vast Namib desert. We visit
the ancient Sesriem canyon and the world famous dunes of Sossusvlei.
These dunes are some of the highest in the world - see if
you can make it to the top! (BLD)
Day 7 and 8 Swakopmund Namibia
We journey through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund.
In this desert oasis town out time is spent relaxing on the
beach, deep-sea fishing, quad biking, parachuting or sand
boarding down the dunes! (B)
Day 9 Cheetah Farm Namibia
We head inland to our overnight stop at the cheetah farm,
enjoying close encounters with these endangered felines. (BLD)
Days 10 and 11 Etosha Namibia
Centered on the Etosha Pan, this spectacular Park is home
to large populations of animals and birds. Our days are spent
game viewing, and at night you can spot game at the waterhole
on the edge of the camp. (BLD)
Day 12 Windhoek Namibia
We head south to the capital city of Windhoek, where you can
buy crafts and artifacts from the San and Herero people. (B)
Day 13 Maun Botswana 
Crossing into Botswana, we make our way to Maun, the gateway
of the Okavango Delta. (BLD)
Days 14, 15 and 16 Okavango Delta Botswana
We venture into the pristine wilderness of the Delta; guided
by locals in mokoros. (canoes) We set up camp on an island
in the Delta and enjoy our evenings under the African skies.
On the last day we return to Maun. (BLD)
Day 17 Chobe National Park Botswana
We camp on the banks of the Chobe River. Time is spent relaxing
or enjoying an optional river cruise.
(BD)
Day 18 and 19 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. (BD)
Day 20 Francistown Botswana
Crossing back into Botswana, we head to Francistown where
we spend our final evening. (BD)
Day 21 Johannesburg South Africa
We take a relaxing drive back to Johannesburg. (B)
FOOD & MEALS
Included in the tour cost are the following meals:
Day Meals
1 D
2-4 BD
5&6 BLD
7&8 B
9-11 BLD
12 B
13-16 BLD
17-20 BD
21 B
Dinners are camp meals prepared by your guide with your assistance.
On days where lunches and dinners 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 are 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. Its 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
Aerobatic Flight $240
Parasailing $70
Activities in Botswana:
Delta Game Flight $60
Chobe River Cruise $45
Crocodile Farm $10
Activities Victoria Falls:
White water rafting $95
Canoeing $85
Bungy $95
Kayaking $150
Jet boat $60
Rhino Walk $55
Elephant Ride $100
Helicopter Flight $85
Please note that these prices are meant only as a guideline
as they change seasonally, although we do make every effort
to keep up to date with the changes. Most activities can be
paid by credit card, travellers' cheques, or most major currencies.
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