Escape the crowded beaches on a hot summer’s day in Cape Town for a completely unique experience… Soak up the sun’s warm rays as you head out on the boat to spend an afternoon snorkelling amongst playful Cape Fur seals. You’ll be enchanted by the seals’ comic antics and friendly curiosity, all the while exploring the array of colourful anemones, goggle-eyed fish and hypnotic swathes of kelp. An afternoon of sunshine, salt water and seals: there’s nothing like it – a chance not to miss! Perfect for beginner snorkelers or advanced SCUBA divers.

The trip meets at 9am and returns at 12.30pm

Area visited

Duiker Island, Hout Bay, South Africa

Best time to dive

The seal snorkelling is a summer activity and the best weather conditions are between October and April.

Dive type

Snorkelling equipment included. SCUBA diving is available with a valid licence upon request.

Dive site is 1 – 5 m in depth.

Experience required

No experience required but must be able to swim proficiently.

For SCUBA diving: entry level certification.

Included in the day

• Snorkelling guide
• Hot chocolate, biscuits and lollipops
• Drinking water

Freedom Day in SA commemorates the first free elections in 1994. So why not celebrate your freedom by going on a fun filled long weekend tour? This is a full 5 day Garden Route Tour designed to take in all that the Garden Route, Klein Karoo and the Whale Route has to offer.

ITINERARY

Friday 27 April

Cape Town to Myoli Beach – Big 5 Safari and Obstacle Course with zip lines

We leave the mother city behind and head towards the Garden Route. Our first stop is for a Big 5 safari game drive where you can see Lions, Rhinos, Elephant, Giraffe and cheetahs! Our next stop is at a fun Obstacle and Zip line course. This evening we stay at Myoli Beach backpackers situated directly on the Indian Ocean!

Saturday 28 April

Myoli Beach to Jeffery’s Bay – Monkey Sanctuary, Elephant Sanctuary, Bloukrans Bungee!

This morning we drive through Knysna on our way to an Elephant Sanctuary for orphaned elephants where you learn about, and interact with them. We then visit a Monkey Sanctuary where rescued monkeys roam free in a large jungle area. Our next stop is the World’s highest commercial Bungee Jump at 216 meters! We then drive to Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa’s surf Mecca and known as the best left point break in the world!

Sunday 29 April

Jeffrey’s Bay to Oudtshoorn – Surfing, shopping time, Cango Caves

Waking up in one of the most famous surfing towns in the world without going for a surf or a surf lesson is highly frowned upon, so this morning you have time for both before going to the surf shops to score a bargain or 2. We then leave the coast behind and head in the semi arid region of the Karoo towards Oudtshoorn. Here we visit the Cango Caves where we go on an adventure tour through huge caverns and tiny tunnels.

Monday 30 April

Oudtshoorn to Cape Agulhas – Ostrich Farm tour, hot water springs

Oudtshoorn is known as the Ostrich Capital of the world, so this morning we visit a working ostrich farm where you can even have a chance to ride one of these birds (if you are under 75kgs). We then carry on to the hot water springs at Warmwaterberge (say that 3 times fast) where you can have a swim. Our final stop of the day is at the southern most tip of Africa and the dividing line between the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean!

Tuesday 1 May

Cape Agulhas to Cape Town – Hermanus and Stellenbosch wine tasting

We begin the day with a leisurely drive to Hermanus where you can take a stroll along the coastal cliffs and visit a coffee shop and a few quaint little shops. We then make our way into the Stellenbosch winelands where we finish off our 5 day tour with wine tasting at 2 different wine estates before arriving back in Cape Town

INCLUDED

• Comfortable air-conditioned transport & qualified guide
• Spacious dorm accommodation in SA’s top backpacker lodges
• All bedding, duvets, pillows etc.
• Breakfasts and dinners
• Standard/adventure guided tour ofCangoCaves
• Game drive
• Hot Water Springs
• Wine Tasting

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY RATES

• Bloukrans bungy jump (216m) R690
• Bloukrans bridge walking tour R100
• Elephant Sanctuary (1 hour educational program R325 or program + 10 min ride R435)
• Monkeyland R120
• Obstacle & ziplining course R200
• Surf lessons R200
• Ostrich Ranch R110

FRI – SUN R550pp

The “Gateway to Africa”, Cape Town and its surroundings offer the tourist a wide range of activities amidst a scenic garden that is without parallel anywhere in the world. The Cape Peninsula is located on the Southwestern tip of the African continent. Join us for this scenic drive around the Cape Peninsula where we showcase the beautiful sights and sounds of one of the most beautiful places in the world. This tour encompasses the whole Cape Peninsula area and all the historical and environmental highlights. Discover the differences between the Atlantic and False Bay coastlines and what makes our peninsula so special and unique.

Areas visited:
Sea Point, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Boulders beach Penguins, Simons Town, Boyes Drive, Constantia.

What’s included:

• Qualified guide
• All transport
• Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
• Lunch in Kalk Bay
• Community Centre, School, township tour
• Wine Tasting

What’s excluded:

• Boulders Beach entrance
• All item of a personal nature, tips

What to bring: Sun block, hat, comfortable walking shoes, swimming gear, warm top

Itinerary:

We begin the morning with a leisurely stroll along the cobbled streets and brightly coloured houses of the Bokaap while sampling some of the local traditional snacks before heading through the exclusive seaside suburbs of Clifton and Campsbay where we have a short photo stop. We then carry on along Victoria drive, through Houtbay and along the scenic Chapmans Peak Drive eventually arriving at The Cape of Good hope Nature Reserve where we have a 40 minute hike from the most south west tip of Africa, Cape of Good Hope to the Cape Point Light House. We then start driving north to Boulder Beach Penguin colony, where on a nice day you can actually swim with these sea birds! By this stage you would have built up quite an appetite. We stop for a traditional Cape lunch of fish ‘n chips in the old Kalk Bay harbour where the local fishing community goes back generations. After everyone has had their fill, we stop briefly at the Shark Spotter, entrusted by the local surfers of Muizenberg to look out for Great White Sharks. We then head to one of the real highlights of the day, a tour of a community centre, primary school and small township. Here we learn about the day to day struggles, hopes and dreams that so many people in South Africa share. After this eye opening experience we travel through the lush Constantia Valley to the oldest wine farm outside of Europe for a relaxing end of the day wine tasting experience where we also learn about the history of farming in the Cape in beautiful surroundings.

Various types of climbing are available in grades to suit all levels of experience and ability.

The Western Cape offers some of the best climbing available in the country. If you stay anywhere near Cape Town you can get onto high quality rock routes within minutes.

The Peninsula chain offers multi-pitch traditional climbing ranging from easy classics to hard test pieces on quality rock.

If you are a climber, you will not leave South Africa disappointed.

Guided Rock Climbing

We offer guided rock climbing for all levels of experience and fitness.

Highly experienced guides all suitably qualified and registered.

All required equipment is provided.

Cape Peninsula Sport Climbing

Half day sport climbing.

There are excellent routes available for all levels and you will be shown the best crags and your safety will be ensured.

On the menu will be places such as Silvermine Nature Reserve, Lakeside Pinnacle, historical Peers Cave or the giant granite domes of Paarl Mountain in the Winelands.

Private Guiding

If you’re looking to work on your personal climbing skills, one on one, or would just like to experience the solitude of the mountains in safety with a guide.

Private guiding gives you the options to see the places you want, climb the peaks or routes you wish and gain the skill and experience you require.

Price includes:

• Guide fees
• Rock climbing equipment where applicable
• Free Cape Town city bowl area transport if required
• Technical equipment such as harness, helmet, shoes, ropes, etc

Price excludes:

• Additional transport
• Meals
• Accommodation
• Permits
• Cable car fees
• Personal insurance, etc.

Ultimate Cape Town & Kruger Experience

Overview

Capturing the best of Coastal City of Cape Town and the inland wonders of the world renowned Kruger National Park. This tour provides you with the best of both!

Enjoy the beauty and vibrancy of Cape Town as your dive into the history and splendour it has to offer. Following the liveliness of the city we fly you inland for an authentic African experience in the majestic Kruger National Park with game drive encounters in search of the ’Big 5’ .

This tour will keep you mesmerized with many stories to share!

* Please note that Cape Town section of itinerary flexible to meet your needs

Itinerary

Day 1

Transfer from Cape Town International Airport to place of accommodation

Day 2

Full Day Cape Peninsula tour

This tour encompasses the whole Cape Peninsula area and all the historical and environmental highlights. Discover the differences between the Atlantic and False Bay coastlines and what makes our peninsula so special and unique.

Optional: Sunset Champagne Cruise

Day 3

Premier Shark Cage Dive

Getting into the cage with the sharks around, is truly one of the most breath-taking adventure activities you will ever live to remember. A personal, eye-to-eye encounter with this awesome animal is guaranteed to get the adrenaline going!

Day 4

Day of leisure

Day 5

Optional Activities:

Sex & Slaves in the City Tour (Highly recommended)

This tour has taken a well researched narrative about the lives of slaves at the Cape and with humour, choreography and ingenuity they manage to bring that part of our history to life. While many prefer to forget that dark era, the wondrous tour guides celebrate the enormous contributions made by our slave ancestors to the Cape Town of today. And they skillfully (and respectfully) convey this information in a thoroughly entertaining and digestible manner.

Wine Tour

This full day tour takes you into the winelands region of the Cape where you will visit the areas of Paarl, Fraschhoek and Stellenbosch known around the world for their exquisite wine farms set in amazing scenery. Along the way you will have a chance to sample some of the best wine on offer in South Africa.

Day 6

Fly up to Johannesburg where you will overnight

Day 7

Johannesburg/ Greater Kruger National Park

Depart the heart and soul of modern South Africa early in the morning to start the safari adventure of a lifetime. Arrive in the Greater Kruger area just in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon on dramatic game drives in open 4×4 vehicles through a private game reserve. There’s plenty to see here so keep an eye out for Africa’s Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffaloes. Afterwards, return to a comfortable lodge on the park’s outskirts and relive stories of close encounters over a traditional South African meal around a log fire.

Day 8

Kruger National Park

Head out on a thrilling safari through African grasslands. Seek out lions lazing under shady bushes, search for elephant herds and spy the plethora of colourful birdlife darting through the trees. Afterwards, spend the evening relaxing at the lodge with a refreshing sundowner in hand.

Day 9

Greater Kruger National Park

Head out on more game drives or settle in at the lodge to rest. In the late afternoon, embark on an exciting sunset game drive to see another side of the African wildnerness as nocturnal creatures venture into the open, ready for a night of hunting.

Day 10

Johannesburg

Begin the day by rising early for a morning nature walk with a knowledgeable local guide, who will help to identify bird and plant species. Enjoy a tasty breakfast back at the lodge, then embark on a scenic drive back to the bright lights of Johannesburg, stopping for spectacular views over the gigantic Blyde River Canyon and the awesome Three Rondavels along the way.

Choose to depart 10pm + on Day 10 or overnight to depart Day 11

This is  a unique adventure tour that takes place in the beautiful area of the Boland. The flights take place in the scenic Berg River Valley outside of Paarl, towards Malmesbury. Balloon flights in Africa usually take place at sunrise, before thermal activity starts. Safe balloon flights depend on safe weather conditions. We cannot fly with fog, strong wind, too hot weather or rain. Before you come to the meeting point, we check the weather conditions and give you a wake-up call.

Enjoy the wonderful feeling of floating through the sky as slow as a cloud and as free as a bird. Fly near the most southern tip of Africa the Cape of Good Hope and see Table Mountain in a distance. You will be thrilled by the blues of the silhouette of the Paarl Rock and the endless rolling wheat fields glowing in the sun. A gentle ascent takes you well above tree top level and with a light breeze you fly away over fields, vineyards and orchards. All manoevres are smooth and silent with the exception of the short bursts of the burner.

We will explain how to assist with the inflation and within half an hour you will be airborne. Ballooning is a sport and therefore everyone is welcome to help with rigging.

Countries visited on this 20  day tour: South Africa

Highlights:
- Kruger National Park
- Diving with Whale Sharks and Manta in Tofo
- Diving Sodwana Bay
- Diving Aliwal Shoals
- Diving Protea Banks

Tour Price:                      R 35,500
Local Payment:             R1125.00
Single Supplement:      R1650.00

Accommodation:
Mixed (Camping & Accommodated). 11 nights camping and 8 nights dormitory style accommodation with shared facilities.

Approximate Itinerary:

Day 1 Johannesburg – Blyde River Canyon
Leaving the city of Johannesburg behind, we travel along the Panorama Route, one of South Africa’s most scenic drives, where we will visit the Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world and the view is dominated by the Three Rondavels, huge rocky outcrops at the end of the canyon. The Burke’s Luck Potholes are very impressive rock formations that were shaped millions of years ago by erosion. The bizarre swirl holes developed when the once rapid river carried masses of sand and debris. We then travel to the Ilkley Game Ranch, a private game park on the outskirts of the Kruger National Park. The evening is spent camping in the park enjoying your first open air meal in the African bush. Later your guide will give a full briefing on the tour.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Kruger National Park
Today we start the day with an early morning game walk in Ilkley Game Ranch before visiting the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where injured or lost animals are re-educated so they can be released back in to the wild. After a full tour of the Moholoholo facility we travel to the world famous Kruger National Park for an afternoon game drive before settling into our campsite at Skukuza Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Kruger National Park
After breakfast we will pack up camp and load everything on to our truck, however the day will be spent in open 4×4 vehicles in order to truly appreciate the Kruger. Your 4×4 vehicles will be driven by specialist Kruger guides and by using these smaller vehicles we have a better chance of viewing the wildlife. The whole morning will be spent driving, at mid day we will stop at one of the well appointed camps where you can buy lunch and relax before the afternoon game drive that will bring us to the our overnight stop.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Kruger to Praia Do Tofo
A very early start will see us crossing the Mozambique border and driving north to the famous Praia Do Tofo, home to the largest Whale Shark and Manta populations in the world. We will have a late arrival into Bamboozi campsite where we will set up camp, prepare an evening meal and have a full dive briefing for the following morning.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5/6/7 Diving Praia Do Tofo
The following three days will be spent diving the reefs of Tofo. Each morning we will depart early for a double dive trip, returning in time for lunch at the beach. The afternoons will be free for you to enjoy any one of the optional activities or just lazing on this truly beautiful beach. An evening during this stay we will have the honour of meeting Dr Andrea Marshall and Dr Simon Pierce, who will give a talk on the Manta and Whale Sharks around Tofo, the threats facing them and the research being conducted. Both of these experts are extremely well respected in their fields. The Manta and Whale Shark Research Foundation is the first of our conservational contributions and you will be informed of the work that is being achieved with your contributions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Diving Praia Do Tofo
Tofo offers spectacular diving with a huge variety and abundance of sea life, from the amazingly graceful manta rays and curious whale sharks for which Tofo is famous to a myriad of benthic, macro reef life as well as pelagic species. There are 16 reefs of which we will dive a selection based on conditions and desires. Dive sites range from 10m to 37m catering for all experience levels, visibility varies between 10 and 30m and temperature is usually between 24 – 28 degrees.

Day 8 Hlane Royal National Park Swaziland
Today we head south again and cross the border into Swaziland, entering the Hlane Royal National Park, a huge nature reserve, home to lion, elephant and white rhino. We will camp near a water hole where game can be seen coming to water and we will be entertained around the fire that evening by traditional dancers.

Day 9 Hlane – Sodwana Bay
After an early morning game drive we leave Hlane, cross the border back into South Africa and enter iSimangaliso Wetland Park. We arrive in Sodwana in the late afternoon and check into our bungalows at Triton Dive Lodge. That evening we will meet our dive guides and have a briefing of the upcoming diving.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10/11 Sodwana Bay Diving
The following two days will be spent diving a selection of the Sodwana Bay dive sites.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Diving Sodwana Bay
Sodwana Bay is a small town on the northeast coast of South Africa, south of the Tropic of Capricorn. It hosts one of the most southerly and beautiful hard and soft coral reefs in the world. The dive sites are situated in the Marine Protected Area within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage site.

Day 12 Sodwana – Protea Banks
We leave the wetland scenery en route to the KwaZulu Natal Coast. The bustling city of Durban is South Africa’s largest port and a popular surf destination. It is also home to the famous dolphin coast and some of the world’s best Apex Predator shark diving. An hour and a half south of Durban is the small beachside resort of Shelley Beach, launch point for the infamous Protea Banks, our diving destination for the next few days.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13/14 Protea Banks Diving
Over the next two days we will have 3 dives on the Protea Banks Reef where we hope to see some of the worlds largest marine predators. Diving both North and South Pinnacles we will have the chance to collect Sand Tiger Shark teeth and explore caves, swim-throughs and tunnels. An optional Tiger and Bull Shark baited dive at Protea Banks will be offered during our stay. This dive takes place in open water, hanging in the blue whilst possible Tiger, Bull, Hammerhead and Oceanic Black-Tip sharks come in to investigate the scent trail around us. A full safety briefing and training session is included and this is a breathtaking experience. Here we will receive our second conservational talk, regarding the sharks in the area, the threats to them and the work that our donation will be helping towards.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Diving Protea Banks
Protea Banks has been rated by many divers from around the world as the best shark dive. Many divers are scared of sharks due to horror stories and myths created by the movie world, but their fears are totally unfounded. Sharks are intelligent animals, do not recognise us as a food source and generally tend to be shy and respectful towards the divers 

Day 15/16 Aliwal Shoal
The following two days we spend diving the equally famous Aliwal Shoal. Renowned for Raggie Tooth Sharks congregating in their hundreds, dolphins and the baited shark dive. Each morning we will travel the hour from our Dive House in Margate to the town of Umkomas, launch site for Aliwal Shoal. Over the two days we will do 3 recreational dives on the Aliwal Shoal, including the famous “Raggie Cave”. The optional baited shark dive is well worth it, with Oceanic Black-Tip Sharks gathering in large numbers and Tiger Sharks investigating the bait. The baited dive is accompanied by a photographer/videographer for a permanent record of your shark encounter.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Diving Aliwal Shoal
The World Famous Aliwal Shoal was formed thousands of years ago from fossilized sand dunes during the times when sea levels were much lower than they are today. The Aghulas Current that runs south along the east coast of Africa brings with it warm water and a huge diversity of tropical sea life.

Day 17 Margate – Cape Town – Hermanus
We travel this morning to the Durban airport where we will say goodbye to our truck and fly south to Cape Town. A new truck will meet us and drive us 2 hours north to the beautiful town of Hermanus, home to the best land based whale watching in the world. The flight is with BA (British Airways) and if you are carrying dive equipment with you please make certain to contact us for the sports equipment policy before you depart, you do not want to end up paying more than you should for excess luggage!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 18/19 Gansbaai Great Whites
These two days will be spent with optional Great White Cage Diving. One opportunity per day to look for the Prime Apex Predator of the ocean. If an encounter is not made on the first day, a second day has been set-aside for you to try your luck again. During this stay we have our final conservation talk regarding the threats to the Great White and the purpose of your final donation. On the final night we will enjoy a meal out at the wonderful Bietangs Cave Restaurant. http://www.bientangscave.com/ If you are lucky and encounter Great Whites on your first day, you may like to experience the kayak trip into the whale sanctuary and visit the permanent seal colony along the coast of Hermanus.
Meals: Breakfast

Diving with Great Whites
Nestling at the foot of the Dynefontein Mountains is Gansbaai, an unpretentious village situated between the towns of Hermanus and Pearly Beach on the most magnificent coastline of the Western Cape. Named after a flock of wild Egyptian geese alleged to have settled at the freshwater fountain near the harbour, Gansbaai offers natural, rugged and unspoilt beauty. From the spectacular cliffs of De Kelders to the miles of white sandy beaches of Pearly Beach, you will find one of the most unique and astonishing land-based whale watching spots in the world. Dyer Island, just off the coast of Gansbaai, is the breeding ground of the Jackass Penguin and home to a wide variety of marine bird life. It’s close neighbour, Geyser Island is home to some 60 000 Cape Fur Seals! It is no wonder that the passage between these two islands forms the infamous ‘Shark Alley’ and creates an obvious feeding ground for the endangered Great White Shark!

Day 20 Hermanus – Cape Town
A leisurely start in the morning and a short drive will bring us back to Cape Town and the end of our tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Ends

We will drop you off at 1st Floor Leadership House, 40 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town. We suggest you book accommodation in the Greenmarket Square are for this evening. If you choose to stay elsewhere you will need to arrange a transfer as the truck cannot drive around Cape Town dropping people off all afternoon.

Countries visited on this 20 day tour: South Africa, Namibia, Botswna and Zimbabwe

Highlights:
- Cederberg Mountains
- Fish River Canyon
- Namib – Naukluft National Park
- Bushman Paintings
- Chobe National Park River Cruise
- Victoria Falls National Park

Tour Price:                      R12,950.00
Local Payment:             R2950.00
Single Supplement:      R610.00

Camping Accommodation

* An accommodated option is also available for this tour. The itinerary may be different and the price will differ.

Approximate Itinerary:

Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region
Leaving Cape Town, there’s one last photo stop at Table View for a spectacular panorama of Table Mountain. On the way to the Cederberg we visit the !Kwa ttu people just outside Yzterfontein. Here we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the 3hr tour we sit down for some lunch at the restaurant and then continue to the campsite where your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep (Orange) River
An early start, then we head north via the distant town of Springbok and then to the Namibia border. We camp on the river bank that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River Canyon
This morning there’s the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe, or just relax in the sun. After lunch we cross the border and travel to the Fish River Canyon. After a walk along the edge of the canyon we watch the sunset and enjoy a fantastic photo opportunity. Optional Activities: Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park
We arrive at the Namib-Naukluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem Canyon. Tonight enjoy the star studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes – Namib-Naukluft National Park
We wake up early to hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise. Later, we join a local expert on a guided hike of the unique desert ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Swakopmund
After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Often there are flamingos at the Walvis Bay lagoon, just before we arrive in Swakopmund. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and then there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 Swakopmund
The whole day is free to relax, explore or partake in one of the many activities available here. Most popular are Quadbking in the Dunes or Tandem Skydiving. On a clear day’s skydiving you can see all the way to the next day’s destination! Taking a walk around Swakopmund’s shops and having a leisurely lunch is also a great way to spend your day. Optional Activities: Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dinner out etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 Spitzkoppe
Leaving the coast we head to Namibia’s ‘Matterhorn’. Spitzkoppe is a huge rocky outcrop where we set up camp in the wild, beneath the mountain. This afternoon there is an included walk to view Bushman (San) paintings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 Himba Tribes
After some early morning exploration we continue north and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10/11 Etosha National Park
Etosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegetation. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography. Optional Activities: Night or Dawn Drives in Safari Vehicles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 Windhoek
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. On arrival in Windhoek there is a short city tour in our Nomad truck. Optional Activities: Dinner Out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13 Botswana – Ghanzi
An early start, then we cross into Botswana and drive to Ghanzi. After setting up camp we meet with a local Bushman (San) community and experience some traditional tribal dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14/15/16 Maun – Okavango Delta
Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our 2-night bush-camping experience. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro ride (traditional canoe) as well as nature walks with the local people. Optional Activity: Scenic flight over the Delta (time allowing)

Day 14 Maun
Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and this afternoon we will prepare for this excursion, packing small 2-night bags. There may be opportunity this afternoon to visit the local crocodile farm or take a scenic flight. Optional Activity: Crocodile Farm visit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15/16 Maun – Okavango Delta
This morning we board the big 4×4 truck that will take us in to the Delta, in high-water season it is sometimes necessary to take a boat to the poling station where we meet up with the members of a local community who will be showing us their homeland. We spend 2-night bush camping in the wilderness and, if the water level allows, we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip through the waterways. We will also be going on some nature walks in the hope of seeing some wild animals in their natural habitat. Optional Activity: Scenic flight over the Delta (time allowing)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17 Gweta
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Planet Baobab. You can explore the bush around our campsite, lounge by the pool and view some of the region’s oldest Baobab trees.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18 Botswana – Chobe National Park
We travel to Chobe and this afternoon we take an included sunset river cruise, as the animals are best spotted from the Chobe River. Elephants, Hippo, Crocodiles, Eland and many other creatures reside in Chobe so keep your cameras at the ready.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19 Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. An optional dinner out is a friendly way to end your tour with all the new friends you’ve made along the way. Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Sunset Cruise, Dinner out, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Walking with Lions, Horse Riding and much more…
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 20 Victoria Falls
Officially your tour finishes after breakfast but most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives such as a walk with lions or a bungee jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Walking with Lions, Horse Riding, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast

Countries: Kenya

Highlights:
- Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara Game Reserve – game drive
- Masai Mara Game Reserve – game drives
- Great Rift Valley, Nairobi

3 Day Itinerary:
Camping Tour Price:                R3,500.00
Local Payment                           $330.00

4 Day Itinerary:
Camping Tour Price:                R4650.00
Local Payment                           $440.00

Accommodation:
Twin share tents. Camps have showers and running water (2 or 3 nts.)

Approximate Itinerary:

3 Day Itinerary:

DAY 1, Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Game Reserve
We leave Nairobi and drive across the Great Rift Valley, where traditional Masai settlements and lakes, inhabited by thousands of flamingos, dot the valley floor. There is always plenty to see as the landscape changes and we are welcomed by locals with the greeting ‘Jambo!’ In the afternoon we arrive in the famed ‘Mara’ and venture into the Masai Mara Game Reserve for our first game drive and wildlife encounters.

DAY 2, Masai Mara Game Reserve
We now begin the day of game viewing in the Masai Mara. The Mara encompasses many people’s ideal of Africa: rolling green hills, vast open horizons and plains stocked with wildlife. Game drives here give us ample opportunity to search for the ‘Big Five’ – leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo – as well as numerous grazing animals such as wildebeest, zebra and giraffe. The region is also home to good stocks of hippo and crocodile in the Mara River and an enormous variety of birds.

DAY 3, Narok, Nairobi
We leave the Mara and drive back through Narok, stopping to admire the colourful local markets, before continuing to Nairobi where our safari ends.

4 Day Itinerary:

DAY 1, Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Game Reserve
We leave Nairobi and drive across the Great Rift Valley, where traditional Masai settlements and lakes, inhabited by thousands of flamingos, dot the valley floor. There is always plenty to see as the landscape changes and we are welcomed by locals with the greeting ‘Jambo!’ In the afternoon we arrive in the famed ‘Mara’ and venture into the Masai Mara Game Reserve for our first game drive and wildlife encounters.

DAYS 2 – 3, Masai Mara Game Reserve
We now begin two days of game viewing in the Masai Mara. The Mara encompasses many people’s ideal of Africa: rolling green hills, vast open horizons and plains stocked with wildlife. Game drives here give us ample opportunity to search for the ‘Big Five’ – leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo – as well as numerous grazing animals such as wildebeest, zebra and giraffe. The region is also home to good stocks of hippo and crocodile in the Mara River and an enormous variety of birds.

DAY 4, Narok, Nairobi
We leave the Mara and drive back through Narok, stopping to admire the colourful local markets, before continuing to Nairobi where our safari ends.

Countries: Kenya

Highlights:
- Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara Game Reserve – game drive
- Masai Mara Game Reserve – game drives
- Lake Nakuru National Park – game drives
- Great Rift Valley, Nairobi

Tour Price:                                  R4,650.00
Local Payment                           $440.00

Accommodation:
Comfortable twin rooms with en suite facilities (4 nts.)

Approximate Itinerary:

DAY 1, Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Game Reserve
We leave Nairobi and drive across the Great Rift Valley with its dramatic escarpment walls. Entering the Masai Mara we have time to rest at our comfortable permanent camp before taking to the game reserve for our first game drive. Watch zebra, giraffe and perhaps some predators, as the sun falls behind the acacia trees on our first night on tour.

DAY 2, Masai Mara Game Reserve
We enjoy a full day game viewing in the Masai Mara where there is always plenty to see. The Mara’s undulating grasslands and plentiful wildlife under big skies make our game drives spectacular. While here, we search for the ‘Big Five’ – leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo – as well as other animals including wildebeest, zebra and giraffe. The Mara is also blessed with woodland and rivers. The famous Mara River is home to hippo and crocodile and an enormous variety of birds. Maybe take an optional balloon ride and enjoy the amazing views from above!

DAY 3, Lake Nakuru National Park
We leave the Mara and head north-east for Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru, a giant soda lake, attracts a multitude of birdlife, including thousands of flamingos that feed in its shallows, forming a striking pink fringe along the shore. We enjoy game drives in the area to watch the birdlife and animals found here including buffalo, baboons and rare Rothschild giraffes.

DAY 4, Nairobi
We return to Nairobi, ascending the eastern escarpment and continuing to the capital where our tour ends in the early afternoon.