Northern Experience Safari

DAY 1; (1 Night)  CAPE TOWN, South Africa  [Hotel] VIew of Table Mountain, Cape TownOn arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the Lady Hamilton Hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of the group for your pre-departure meeting. Distance / Time: N/A Overnight: Lady Hamilton or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool and restaurant). Overnight Revised 2014: The Townhouse Hotel or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar and restaurant).  Meals: All meals at your own account. Optional Activities: Full Day Cape Point Tour, Full Day Cape Winelands Tour, Half Day City Tour, Township Tour, Shark Cage Diving.

DAYS 3 - 4; (2 Nights)  CEDARBERG TO ORANGE RIVER, Namibia  [Chalets] View of Felix Unite Camp ProvenanceTravelling up the West Coast, we pass through some magnificent mountain ranges on our way to the Orange River. If you are travelling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers in the famous Namaqualand region. Later in the afternoon we will reach the Orange River, the natural border between South Africa and Namibia. The next day the only travelling is done in a canoe. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream the Orange River – mind the rapids though! Departure: 7am Distance / Time: 511kms Overnight: Felix Unite Camp Provenance or similar (chalets with ensuite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar). Meals

Day 3 Revised 2014: Breakfast at Clanwilliam Lodge or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner prepared by guide.  Meals

DAY 5; (1 Night)  AI-AIS AND FISH RIVER CANYON, Namibia  [Chalets] View of Fish River CanyonToday we head to Ai-Ais, where we stop for lunch. Here thermal water rich in sulphates and fluorides and with a temperature of approx 60°C gushes forth from the springs. In the Nama language, "Ai-Ais" means "burning water". We then proceed to our accommodation which is situated close to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon on earth. Later in the evening we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the canyon. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 160kms Overnight: Canon Road House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast prepared by guide, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner prepared by guide. Meals Revised 2014: Breakfast at Felix Unite or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner Canon Road House or similar.

Day 6: Breakfast prepared by guide, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner prepared by guide. Meals

Day 7: Breakfast prepared by guide, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner prepared by guide. Meals

Namib-Naukluft

DAYS 8 - 9; (2 Nights)  NAMIB NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK TO SWAKOPMUND, Namibia  [Guest House] Landscape accross the Naim Naukluft National ParkThe day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park on our way to Swakopmund. The Namib-Naukluft Desert is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world; sightings of this flora and fauna on a Namibian safari are a must. The animals of this harsh landscape include the Oryx, springbok and Hartmann's Mountain Zebra. One can also see the Welwitschia Mirabilis which is an odd-looking desert shrub and one of these 'shrubs' is a large, protected specimen estimated at over 1 500 years old. We arrive into the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where you will have the opportunity to partake in a few of the many optional activities that are offered over the next two days. Alternatively just soak up the atmosphere of this little quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches. Departure: 9am Distance / Time: 395kms Overnight: Hotel A La Mer or similar (standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms). Meals

Day 8 Revised 2014: Breakfast at Hammerstein Lodge or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner at your own account.  Meals

DAYS 10; (1 Night)  CAPE CROSS SEAL COLONY AND BRANDBERG, Namibia  [Lodge] Cape Cross Seal ColonyWe follow the barren Atlantic Coast line on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Cape Cross - the largest breeding place of the Cape Fur Seals. Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind we then head inland across the desert plains for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. Either this afternoon or the next morning we take a walk to visit the "White Lady" one of the most famous rock paintings in the area. The footpath to the site offers spectacular views over the plains of Damaraland. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 330kms Overnight: Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast at A la Mer or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner prepared by guide.  Meals Revised 2014: Breakfast at A la Mer or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner at Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar.

Etosha

DAY 12; (1 Night) KAMAJAB TO ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, Namibia   [Chalet] View of Accommodation at OkaukuejoAfter our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to Etosha National Park. Etosha Game park was declared a National Park in 1907, it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 270kms Overnight: Okaukuejo or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast at Oase Garni Guesthouse or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner prepared by guide. Meals Revised 2014: Breakfast at Oppi Koppi Restcamp or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner at Okaukuejo or similar.

Day 13: 8am Distance / Time

Day 13: Halali or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals

Day 14: 8am Distance / Time

Day 14: Namutoni or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals

DAYS 15 - 16;   (2 Nights) ETOSHA TO KAVANGO RIVER, Namibia   [Chalets] Boat cruise on the Kavango RiverOur journey continues west as we drive along the Caprivi Strip to the town of Rundu. We make our way to N'Kwazi Lodge and spend a relaxing afternoon at our lodge on the banks of the Kavango River. Optional activities such as horse riding or a sunset cruise are available; alternatively just relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of mother nature. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 360kms Overnight: N'Kwazi Lodge (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Overnight Revised 2014: Kaisosi River Lodge (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant).  Meals

Day 16: Breakfast at N'Kwazi Lodge or similar, Lunch at own account, Dinner at own account. Meals

Okavango Delta

DAYS 17 - 18;   (2 Nights) KAVANGO RIVER TO OKAVANGO DELTA, Botswana   [Perminent Tents] Aerial view of Okavango DeltaWe leave Namibia for Etsha 13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), discovering a variety of birds and wildlife and will stop at a secluded island to take a 1½ hour guided walk hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 370kms Overnight: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (permanent tents, with en-suite bathroom, bar area). Meals

Day 17 Revised 2014: Breakfast at Kaisosi River Lodge or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner prepared by guide.  Meals

Okavango Delta

DAY 19;   (1 Night) EASTERN CAPRIVI, Namibia   [Chalets] Bird in the CapriviLeaving Botswana, we drive up the Western border of the Okavango Delta before crossing back into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to the Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest,  marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 350kms Overnight: Camp Kwando (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast prepared by guide, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner at your own account. Meals Revised 2014: Breakfast at Guma Lagoon Camp or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner at your own account.

Chobe | Mosi oa Tunya | Victoria Falls

DAY 21;   (1 Night) CHOBE NATIONAL PARK TO VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe   [Guest House] Victoria FallsContinuing our trip we leave Botswana and drive to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Your guide will take you on a tour of the might Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- "the Smoke that thunders". The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many activities on offer. Departure: 9am Distance / Time: 90kms Overnight: Amadeus Garden Guesthouse or similar (rooms with ensuite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar). Overnight Revised 2014: Victoria Cliff Top Lodge (Permanent tented chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) or Ilala Lodge (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast Chobe Safari Lodge or similar, Lunch at your own account, Dinner at your own account. Meals Revised 2014: Breakfast at Chobe Bakwena Lodge or similar, Lunch at your own account, Dinner at your own account.