This African overland expedition starts in Nairobi, travels through Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia, and ends in Cape Town, South Africa.
Day 39: Helmringhausen Area to Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Today you drive to Hobas campsite and the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world although reputed to be the most spectacular. 161km long, up to 27 kms wide and about 550m deep, the outer canyon was formed by tectonic activity whilst the erosion of the Fish River formed the inner canyon. A road running near the eastern rim gives access to several viewing points with spectacular views across the rift. Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner is included.
Day 40: Fish River Canyon to Gariep River (Orange River), South Africa/Namibia
You will continue your short drive south onto the Gariep River, the natural land border between South Africa and Namibia. You have the option of a half-day canoe trip on the beautiful Gariep River. The canoe trip provides the opportunity for some bird watching as well as a scenic and relaxing ride. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.
Day 41: Gariep to Cape Town, South Africa
Today is a long days drive through thebeautiful wine growing regions of Namaqualand and Ceres, as you make your way to the picturesque city of Cape Town or better know as the “Mother City”. Breakfast and Lunch is included.
Day 42: Cape Town, South Africa
This morning your trip will end. Please note that if you wish to partake in the many activities offered in and around Cape Town we recommend that you spend a few extra days post your tour. Accommodation can be arranged though your travel agent.
Optional Excursions:
Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater option (3 day)
Ngorongoro Crater option (1 day)
Zanzibar accommodation
Kariba House Boat (2 nights)
Game walk on Maaze Island
Victoria Falls National Park
Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta with mokoros (3 days)
Sossosvlei Desert Walk
Canoeing on the Gariep River - half day
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 Cra ...
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 abunda ...
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 ...
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 wid ...
Page: 5 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. ...
Page: 6 Day 26: Okavango Delta, Botswana Here you have the opportunity to take the optional 3 day / 2 night excursions into the Delta. With this excursion you travel approximately 1-2 hours north to the Mokoro polers station.
From there you hire mokoros, the local du ...
Page: 7 Day 33: Cheetah Park to Spitzkoppe, Namibia A 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 i ...
Flight of the Angels - Game Viewing by Microflight
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
Mokoro the Okavango Delta
There is no better way to relax in the wilderness than a mokoro trip through the Okavango Delta.
Cape Cross Seal Colony - Namibia
Cape Cross is the largest breeding colony of Cape Fur Seals on the African coast. A sight not to be missed.
Polana Terrace Restaurant
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.
