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21 day Pioneer Route Adventure Tour, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia
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Summary of this Adventure tour:Accommodation:Camping 2 man tents, multishare dorms Destinations: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, ZambiaIncluded Highlights:Fish River Canyon, San Village in Ghanzi, Sesriem/Sossusvlei, Cheetah Farm, Etosha NP Entry & Game Drives, Namib Desert, 3 Days Okavango Delta (entrance, mokoros and game walks), Chobe NP Game Drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Entrance to Victoria Falls (Zambian side)
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What you can expect from this 21 day Adventure Tour:
Nature lovers and adrenalin junkies will be satisfied with the mix of activities in store. You will have the opportunity to see many wild animals close up in their natural environment as well as seeing the world fastest mammal, the Cheetah, at the Cheetah farm.
For the more contemplative, there will be plenty of free time to get back to nature as you explore dunes and deltas. Please Note this trip leaves from Johannesburg or Cape Town. More details are supplied on booking.
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Day 1: Upington, South AfricaDeparting from Johannesburg or Cape Town, you head to Upington, where you will spend the night. Upington is the principal town of the North Western Cape on the banks of the Orange River, South Africa’s largest river. Dinner. |
Day 2: Fish River Canyon, NamibiaMaking your way to Fish River Canyon you get your first taste of what the arid countryside looks like. After setting up camp you enjoy watching the sunset over the canyon, the second largest in the world. Measuring roughly 160km from north to south and about 550m deep this is an experience to remember ! Breakfast and Dinner. |
Day 3: Aus, NamibiaThis morning you take a relaxed drive to Aus, a small town on the edge of the desert where you camp at Klein Aus. There is the opportunity to go horse riding or hiking from here and keep alert for sightings of the famous ‘desert horses’ who have adapted to some of the most arid conditions on earth. Breakfast and Dinner. |
Days 4 & 5: Sesriem, NamibiaAn early rise as you depart from Aus and head for Sesriem, situated on edge of the vast Namib Desert. Your time is spent visiting the Sesriem canyon and the world famous dunes of Sossusvlei. The dunes of Sossusvlei are some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Take the challenge and see if you can make it all the way to the top!
Sunset over the dunes is an unforgettable experience. There are amazing photographic opportunities on this Africa Adventure Tour. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
Days 6 & 7: Swakopmund, NamibiaThis morning you make the journey through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. As you make your way through the pass, you will see spectacular scenery in colours straight from an artists painting. The lunar landscape appears, as you get closer to the coast - have your cameras at the ready.
You continue through the desert to the oasis town of Swakopmund. Here there are boundless activities for you. You can relax on the beach, go deep-sea fishing or visit a seal colony. You can also go quad biking, parachuting or sand boarding on the dunes for a close up look at the landscape! The evening brings an opportunity to try some of the increasingly popular nightlife available after the days adrenalin rush. Breakfast. |
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Page: 2 Day 8: Cheetah Farm, Namibia
Today you head north and inland to the Cheetah farm where you camp right next to the Cheetah enclosure and have the chance to see many of these majestic animals close up on your African adventure overland tour. The brave can get very close as you feed the ...
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Page: 3 Days 13, 14, 15 & 16: Okavango Delta, Botswana
After a truly memorable African safari experience, you head to Maun, the gateway of the Okavango Delta. We spend the evening in Maun before heading into the Delta the following day. Once in the Delta you join local villagers/ guides on mokoros (2 man d ...
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Page: 4 Optional Activities:
Activities in Namibia: Quad Biking, Sand boarding, Tandem Skydive, Fishing Trip, Aerobatic Flight, ParasailingActivities in Botswana: Delta Game Flight, Chobe River Cruise, Crocodile F ...
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Mokoro Okavango
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There is no better way to relax in the wilderness than a mokoro trip through the Okavango Delta. It is also possible to spot game from your mokoro (dug out canoe).
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Himba Girls
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Himba women traditionally apply a bright orange body paint called "otjize". This is a paste made from red ochre, which is used to coat the skin and protect it from the harsh sun.
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Fish River Canyon - Namibia
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Explore the spectacular Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world, by taking a hike into the 549 metre (1801.1 feet) deep canyon.
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