This 42 day Southern Explorer tour begins in Cape Town, South Africa, and travels through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania, Zanzibar before ending in Nairobi, Kenya.
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What you can expect from this 42 day Southern Explorer (Cape to Kenya) Safari Tour:
Journey through the wild continent, from South Africa to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Victoria Falls, Lake Malawi, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Kenya. See Africa at its best - a true journey of discovery.
You will be entertained by mokoro (traditional dug out canoes) excursions in the Okavango Delta, Zanzibar excursions and excursions in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorogoro Crater. In Sossusvlei, Namibia, explore the Sesriem Canyon and watch spectacular sunsets over the world's highest sand dunes.
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Day 1: Cape Town to Cedarberg Area, South AfricaLeaving the beautiful city of Cape Town, you head north through the wine growing regions. You cross the Piketberg Pass into the rich fruit growing area of Citrusdal. Your first night is spent in a picturesque campsite surrounded by local wine farms.
This afternoon you have the opportunity to sample some of the nectar of the gods or to explore the surrounding scenic Cederberg Mountains. Lunch and dinner included. Day 2: Cederberg Area to Orange River, South AfricaFrom the Cederberg Mountains you travel north through the region known as Namaqualand, well known for its prolific display of colourful Namaqua wildflowers that occur each spring (September-October) after rainfall.
After stopping for supplies in Springbok, you continue on through the desert area of the Richtersveld to the Orange River (Gariep River), the natural land border between South Africa and Namibia. Here, you overnight at a beautiful campsite on the South African bank of the river. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 3: Orange River to Fish River Canyon, NamibiaThis morning you have the option of a half-day canoe trip on the Orange River, affording you the opportunity of some bird watching or just a scenic and relaxing paddle. After lunch you cross into Namibia. After a short drive, you reach the Fish River Canyon.
At 161 km long, 27 km wide and about 550 m deep, it‟s the second largest canyon in the world. The outer canyon was formed by tectonic activity, while the erosion of the Fish River formed the inner canyon. A road follows the eastern rim, giving you access to several viewing points from where you can take in the spectacular vistas. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 4: Fish River Canyon to Helmringhausen Area, NamibiaAfter a leisurely morning at the Fish River Canyon, you head north through Namibia‟s farming area. You stop in Bethanie, a small, former missionary town, for supplies. You head to your overnight camp from where you have the opportunity to star gaze at the magnificent Milky Way. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. |
