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Southern Magic
Trip Valid:
01/07/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
14 days (ex Johannesburg)
Highlights:
Spot the Big Five in the Kruger, Visit an animal orphanage, See the awesome Victoria Falls, Explore the Okavango Delta in a dugout canoe, Encounter rhinos in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Trip Code:
USC
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from USD $2090
*(plus local payment USD $1180)
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From the golden plains of the world-famous Kruger National Park and the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls to the watery wonderland of the Okavango Delta and the teeming game parks of Botswana, join us as we discover the magic of Southern Africa. Whether it's spotting the Big Five, relaxing by dreamy lagoons or discovering raging waterfalls, this region is sure to bewitch.
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meals included: 13 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 12 Dinners
transport: Minibus, Custom built safari vehicle, boat, mokoro (dugout canoe), walking
accommodation: Twin share accommodation (11 nts), participatory camping (2 nts)
budget: Allow USD $90 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sat
important notes:
Due to extremely early departure on day 1, a pre tour meeting will be held at 6pm on the evening prior to day 1.
Please note that the minimum age for this trip is 18 years of age.
we also recommend:
Why not travel on to Cape Town and check out Mozambique and South Africa's famous Garden Route (URS)
Days 1 Johannesburg/ Oliphants River
Experience the sheer beauty of the Panorama Route, Blyde River Canyon and Oliphants River. Wake early for a cruise and on safari in the Kruger look out for the Big Five.
Days 2-3 Kruger National Park
Dasy 4-5 Polokwane Game Reserve/ Nata
Days 6-7 Livingstone/ Victoria Falls
Go for a walk in the Polokwane Game Reserve then take a journey of contrasts from the arid sands of the Kalahari Desert to the soaking sprays of Victoria Falls.
Day 8 Chobe National Park
Take the opportunity to get up close to Africa's wildlife on game safaris in Chobe National Park.
Days 9-12 Okavango Delta
Be amazed by vast floodplains of the Okavango Delta while exploring its inways and islets.
Days 13-14 Khama Rhino Sanctuary/ Johannesburg
A sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos, the Khama is also home to other animals such as wildebeest and giraffes.
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