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31 day Desert Delta & Spice. Windhoek to Zanzibar
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This African overland tour commences in Windhoek, Namibia, travels north through Namibia and Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi, and concludes in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Pre-departure meeting: A briefing will be held in Swakopmund upon arrival at the end of the first day Departure point: Windhoek, Intercape Coaches, Parking Bay, Cnr Pieter Muller and Michael Scott Str Check-in: 05:30am Departure: 06:00am Accommodation: Camping Group size: Max 30 passengers Safari vehicle: Overland truck
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Please note that this tour operates in both directions.
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Day 1: Windhoek to Swakopmund, NamibiaAfter boarding your early morning coach in Windhoek, it will be an easy start to your journey to the adventure centre of Namibia, Swakopmund. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. |
Days 2 & 3: Swakopmund, NamibiaFounded in 1892 during the German colonial rule, the distinct colonial character has been well preserved. Swakopmund has several excellent restaurants, bars, coffee shops as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian rural art. There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit.
Optional excursions during your Namibia safari tour include fishing trips, quad biking, sand boarding, skydiving, desert flights, watersports, golf and 4WD hire. Breakfast included on both days. |
Day 4: Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe, NamibiaYour departure from Swakopmund will see you follow the Atlantic Coast north to visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony. Of the 23 breeding colonies of Cape Fur Seals along the coast of South Africa and Namibia, Cape Cross is the largest.
Seals are present through out the year and numbers fluctuate between 80 000 and 100 000 individuals, rising to around 200 000 during the breeding season. A short drive takes you to Spizkoppe, the 1728m high rock formation, one of Namibia’s most recognised landmarks. There is opportunity to explore the bushman paintings and surrounding area. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.
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Day 5: Spitzkoppe to Cheetah Park, NamibiaToday is a day’s drive from the rock paintings to the Cheetah Park, a private farm where you will learn about the conservation of the cheetah population in Namibia and have a chance to meet the resident cheetah's up at the house. This is a photo opportunity not to be missed during your Namibia safari tour. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
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Page: 3 Day 12: Okavango Delta to Maun, Botswana
A final opportunity for a morning game walk before packing up camp and setting off back to Maun. After arriving back in the early afternoon you have the opportunity to complete your picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional sunset scenic ...
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White water rafting on the Zambezi is considered to be world class. Besides the excitement of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the 'floats' where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks. ...
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Page: 5 Day 21: Lusaka to Chipata, Zambia
From Lusaka you cross the northeastern side of Zambia, heading to a beautiful little campsite just 10kms before the Zambia/Malawi border. Here you spend the night under the stars before heading into Malawi the following day. Breakfast, Lu ...
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Page: 6 Day 28: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes you to the "Spice Island", where you will spend three nights on this legendary island during your African overland tour. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points f ...
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Etosha National Park
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The local Ovambo name - Etosha - means 'huge white area' or 'place of dry water',which describes the vast shallow salt pan that is dry and cracked for most of the year.Hazy mirages distort your eyesight and make you see things that are not really there.
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Zanzibar Coast
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Relax on the beach or enjoy a tour of this Spice Island, which invites you to experience the beauty and the sensuality of the warm Indian Ocean.
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