Cape Town

We all meet at the Cape Town Inn at 13h00 to spend the afternoon exploring and visiting the sights. We have one-and-a-half days here, in which time we will hike Table Mountain, visit Cape Point, the Waterfront, Hout Bay, the Stellenbosch winelands and numerous other sights. Our exact program will be dependent on the weather. Overnight in our Inn on the beachfront for the two nights. (Lunches and both evening meals will be at restaurants - own expense.)

West Coast

We leave the "Mother City" behind us to travel north through the "Swartland" and then along the West Coast. In early spring this usually barren area comes to life with the blooming of numerous desert adapted flower species. We camp the night in the region of Springbok.

Orange River Canoe Trip

Today we cross the border into Namibia, then travel the short distance to our base camp on the banks of the Orange River, from where we begin our canoe adventure. Once we have packed all of our gear into our two-man canoes, we set off into the wilderness. The Orange River creates an awesome spectacle, a green ribbon winding its way through the desert and towering mountains of the Richtersvelt National Park. We will spend one night camping on the banks, under the desert skies, and return to our base camp and vehicle to camp the next night in relative comfort.

Fish River Canyon

Today we head directly to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest of its kind in the world. After visiting the viewpoints, we set up camp at the nearby campsite of Hobas.

Namib Desert

Leaving the Canyon behind us, we continue north into the true Namib Desert, with its continually shifting barchan dunes and magnificent landscapes. The next two nights are spent at the Desert Camp situated on our private game reserve. This camp is spectacularly situated against a rock outcrop between the stark mountains and the red dune-lands. During our stay here we will conduct guided walks and drives within the reserve.

Sossusvlei - Swakopmund

An early start, we travel directly to the dune fields of Sossusvlei, the last part of our journey to the dunes will be through the thick sand and for this we use an open 4x4 vehicle. After climbing the dunes for the spectacular view from the summit, we transfer by 4 x 4 back to our vehicle, and continue on to the seaside town of Swakopmund where we will spend two nights at the Swakopmund Inn. Tonight we enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense.)

Swakopmund

The Inn provides the ideal location for exploring the town of Swakopmund with its beaches, markets, curio shops and huge variety of adventure options that include quad biking, parasailing, horse riding, dune boarding, aircraft flips and many more. The nightlife in Swakopmund is also worth experiencing.

Spitskop

Today we head up the Skeleton Coast to the seal colony of Cape Cross before venturing back inland to the impressive Spitskop where we camp wild amongst the boulders at the base of this massive rock outcrop.

Palmweg

Continuing through the desert, we move on to visit the Bushmen rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, whereafter we the mountains into the Palmweg region. We hope to see the desert elephants.

Etosha

For an incredible wildlife experience, we enter the Etosha National park, and after setting up camp at Okaukuejo, we enjoy an extensive afternoon game drive. We return to camp to spend the evening game viewing at the floodlit waterhole. Continuing through the reserve, we game drive to Fort Namutoni to camp the night. One night we dine at a camp restaurant. (own expense)

Caprivi

Leaving the harsh desert landscapes behind us, we travel north to the lush Caprivi area. Tonight we will camp on the banks of the mighty Okavango River at Ngepi.

Maun

Crossing into Botswana today, we travel through the Kalahari to the frontier town of Maun. Those who wish to may take an optional flight over the Okavango Delta this afternoon. Tonight we stay at the Maun Camp.

Okavango Delta

Transferring to a 4x4 vehicle, we travel the sandy tracks into the heart of the Okavango Delta where we will conduct a mekoro (dugout canoe) trip to our remote camp in search of the huge variety of animals that occur here. Tonight we camp wild.

Nata

After a short walk in this unspoiled wilderness we return to the Maun Camp to freshen up before continuing through the Makgadigadi salt pans to the oasis-like camp of Nata. We will camp the night.

Kasane - Island Camp

Traveling north through the Chobe forest reserves, we head for the border town of Kasane from where we will venture into the renowned Chobe National Park in search of the large concentrations of animals that this area is known for. This afternoon we enjoy a boat trip on the river to our Island camp situated in the middle of the mighty Chobe River.

Victoria Falls

This morning we enjoy our boat transfer back to our vehicle, then cross the border and travel the short distance to the ‘adventure capital of Africa”, the Victoria Falls. We spend two nights here at the Victoria Fall Inn, giving us ample time to explore the Falls, and to participate in a multitude of other activities on offer : white water rafting, bungi jumping, aircraft flips, etc. (An evening’s meal and both lunches will be own expense.)

Bulawayo - Matobo

Leaving the crowds at Victoria Falls, we travel south to the wide streets of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city and then on to the Matobo where we will camp the night in our bushcamp situated amongst the precariously balancing boulders that this area is known for.

Machete

This morning we enjoy a tour of the National Park to view the sights and game. We then continue south, crossing the border into South Africa and to our bushcamp situated on a private game reserve within the Limpopo valley.

Johannesburg

This morning we conduct a short walk to view the magnificent bushmen paintings that surround our camp, before making the journey to Johannesburg. We arrive at the Johannesburg Inn in the late evening.

This tour covers a vast distance and is not for the faint-hearted. A valid passport is required and malaria precautions are advised. The Rand is accepted by all countries on this tour. During winter the temperature can drop very low so be prepared for this. Our price includes transport ,food, coffee, tea, fruit juice at breakfast, a professional guide, group equipment, accommodation, permits and park entry fees. (No food kitty)

The price does not include flights, restaurant meals, tips, curios, visas, optimal excursions and alcohol or soft drinks.

This tour departs from Cape Town every Saturday.