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42 day Overland Expedition. Nairobi to Cape Town
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This African overland expedition starts in Nairobi, travels through Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia, and ends in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Day 33: Cheetah Park to Spitzkoppe, NamibiaA days drive takes your Namibia tour 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. A night camping under the stars is a must here! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
Day 34: Spitzkoppe to Swakopmund, NamibiaYou follow the Atlantic Coast south 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.
It was here that the Portuguese navigator, Diego Cao, erected a stone cross in 1846, becoming the first European to set foot on the coast of Namibia. You arrive in Swakopmund later afternoon. Breakfast and Lunch is included. |
Days 35 & 36: 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 tour include fishing trips, quad biking, sand boarding, skydiving, desert flights, water sports, golf and 4WD hire. Accommodation will be in dormitories. Upgrades are available. Breakfast is included in both days. |
Day 37: Swakopmund to Sesreim, NamibiaLeaving Swakopmund you head south and drive past Walvis Bay along the Atlantic Ocean on route to Sesreim. A short distance away is Sossusvlei, surrounded by a dramatic sea of sand dunes reputed to be the highest in the world. Magnificent views of the desert can be seen from the top of the dunes, some over 300m high. The afternoon will be spent exploring this amazing area.
An optional and must do excursion is to walk in this area with the highly specialised local guides of Sossus on Foot. The guide will bring the amazing history, geology, flora, fauna and cultural legacy of the Bushman to you. Tonight you will view the sunset from the top of Dune 45 – a truly memorable experience. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
Day 38: Sesreim to Helmringhausen Area, NamibiaDeparting the Namib - Naukluft Park area you drive south and choose your camp for the evening – no matter where you camp here it will be a remote experience. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
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Page: 1 Day 1: Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania
You depart Nairobi and drive south, crossing the border into Tanzania at Namanga and continue to Arusha. This is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for your optional excursion to Ngorongoro Crater ...
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Page: 2 Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha, Tanzania
This morning you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance ...
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Page: 3 Day 10: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Leaving Zanzibar you take the ferry back to mainland for an overnight in Dar es Salaam. There may be an opportunity to visit one of the craft markets offering an extensive range of exquisite ebony products (where prices depend on your bar ...
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Page: 4 Days 18 & 19: Lusaka to Lake Kariba, Zambia
This morning you will pack up camp early and head south for Lake Kariba. You head to the western waters of Lake Kariba and your base camp for the next 2 nights. The lake is one of the largest man made lakes in the world, boasting a wide v ...
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White water rafting in the Batoka Gorge 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 occasional wildlife on the riverbanks. ...
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Page: 6 Day 27: Okavango Delta, Botswana
A day of rest, relaxation and Delta experiences await. Today you will have the opportunity to partake in a number of activities including game walks, mokoro cruises, swimming and even a chance to try your hand at poling your own mokoro! B ...
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Flight of the Angels - Game Viewing by Microflight
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Livingstone named the falls after the British Queen Victoria and was enchanted by "scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight." The current "Flight of the Angels flight over the falls, took their name from this entry in his diary
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Mokoro the Okavango Delta
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There is no better way to relax in the wilderness than a mokoro trip through the Okavango Delta.
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Cape Cross Seal Colony - Namibia
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Cape Cross is the largest breeding colony of Cape Fur Seals on the African coast. A sight not to be missed.
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Polana Terrace Restaurant
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The Terrace Restaurant offers daily a theme buffet as well as a 'à La Carte' menu, the Aquarius bar offers a daily happy hour with surely the most breathtaking view.
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