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Vic Falls to Cape Town
Trip Valid:
01/07/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
19 days (Livingstone to Cape Town)
Highlights:
Encounter wildlife on a drive through Chobe National Park, Camp out in the Okavango Delta, Slither down a slippery sand dune in the Namib Desert
Trip Code:
UOG
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 21
Price:
Prices from USD $950
*(plus local payment USD $695)
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Extras:
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Experience the very best of Southern Africa on a journey from the thunderous Victoria Falls to the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town. Along the way spot elephants, lions, rhinos and hippos in both deserts and deltas, climb to the top of giant sand dunes and camp to the sounds of Africa's wildlife. From Namib-Naukluft to Etosha and Chobe National Parks, as well as the enigmatic Okavango Delta, your inner explorer will be more than satisfied on this awesome African adventure.
about guerba
The 2006 merger of Intrepid and Guerba created one of the world's leading suppliers of small group adventures. With over 25 years experience operating safari and overland journeys throughout Africa, Guerba really know their stuff. Guerba shares our desire to get off the beaten track and our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel. Their leaders are local and as well as being passionate about their homelands are among the most experienced in the adventure travel sector.
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meals included: 18 Breakfasts, 18 Lunches, 14 Dinners
transport: Overland truck, boat, mokoro (dugout canoe), walking
accommodation: participatory camping (18 nts)
budget: Allow USD $60 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Wed
important notes:
1. Please note that the minimum age for this trip is 18 years of age.
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Day 1 Livingstone/ Victoria Falls
Visit the mighty Victoria Falls and relax by the river in Livingstone.
Day 2 -3 Chobe National Park
An early morning game drive through the Chobe National Park gives a good look at elephants, lions and other icons of the African savannah.
Days 4-6 Okavango Delta
Catch a glimpse of enormous Nile crocodiles or gangly giraffes while gliding along the waters of the Okavango Delta. Camp on a remote island surrounded by giant lily pads.
Days 7 Ghanzi
Take a walk with Ghanzi bushmen, who speak in their own language of clicks - an amazing tribal experience.
Day 8 Windhoek
Get a taste of Germany in one of many taverns in Namibia's capital.
Days 9-10 Etosha National Park
Go on safari in the Etosha National Park, staying up late to spot nocturnal wildlife around the reserve's many waterholes.
Day 11 Sptizkoppe
Continue on to eerie Damaraland to bush camp near dramatic rock formations and inspect ancient bushman paintings.
Days 12-13 Swakopmund
Travel to Cape Cross to watch thousands of seals caper along the coastline. In the oasis town of Swakopmund try optional dune bashing or sand boarding before kicking back in a lively bar.
Days 14-15 Sessriem
Watch sunrise atop a huge dune overlooking the coppery sands of the world's oldest desert.
Day 16 Fish River Canyon
This incredible gorge offers remarkable photo opportunities, especially around Hell's Bend, a sharp turn in the river that cuts a swathe through the rock.
Days 17-18 Orange River/ Western Cape
Seamed by rugged mountains and rolling dunes, the scenic banks of Orange River are in the citrus area of the Western Cape.
Day 19 Cape Town
With an imposing cloud-covered mountain as a backdrop, Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities and the perfect place to end this journey - but not before experiencing township life on a tour.
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This is the first opportunity to provide feedback as just returned to Australia.
Tour was great and operated by Acacia Africa.
Good value for money and the tour leader and driver excellent. Schedule and activities excellent. Some days on truck were too long.
Ability to upgrade out of tents wasn't realised until Malawi.
Mix of travelling group ok, but improved in Livingston after 10 got off and a new 10 people joined for last 3 weeks to Cape Town.
In all my wife and I would travel in Africa again this way but probably not as long taking into consideration tent life.
We have travelled with Intrepid in Vietnam and Thailand
David Chambers
Although I booked through Intrepid, I was suprised to find the trip was actually run by "Acacia Africa." This meant the itinerary and included/optional activities was slightly different to what I was expecting.
Melissa Page
Good trip but the people in the upper age category who were on this trip all thought we were very much kept in a bubble travelling from one campsite to another with little chance to integrate with the local community - I think we all suggested homestays as a welcome addition to this trip on our written feedback. More opportunities to walk would be welcome also. Local payments are fine if you have just travelled from your home country but a nightmare if you are not - there must be some alternative to this for people in this situation. I had to work
Lucie Thornycroft
the trip i went on was fantastic. the friends i made in the acacia family will hopefully stay with me a lifetime. i have seen so many things and had so much fun. i wish i could go back and do it all over again!
Amy Brown
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