Delta, Dunes & Falls (Reverse)

19 days - from $5550

The natural beauty of Zambia, Botswana and Namibia make this safari a truly inspiring experience This magical safari starts in Livingstone, Zambia, where from our lodge perfectly positioned on the banks of the Zambezi River we visit spectacular Victoria Falls or 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' as it is locally known, meaning 'The Smoke That Thunders'. When you combine this with a visit to an area containing arguably the most amazing wetlands in the world, namely the wonderful Okavango Delta in neighbouring Botswana, the result is an expedition of extraordinary diversity. The Okavango boasts delightful water-based scenery, often in total contrast to the dry and arid lands which surround it, along with some quite exceptional birding – you don’t have to be an enthusiast to be soon enthralled - and the opportunity to see much of the wildlife which Africa is so justifiably famous for. Namibia is one of the great surprises of southern Africa, boasting some of the most spectacular and breathtaking desert scenery on earth. The great sand dunes of the Namib Desert, which rear over 300 metres above the desert floor, are a sight never to be forgotten. No visit to Africa is complete without viewing wildlife, the famous Etosha National Park provides the perfect opportunity to encounter a great array of animal and bird life, the equal of any in Africa. Add to this the rugged wine regions of the Cederberg Mountain and the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, nestled in the shadows of the formidable Table Mountain, and you have comprehensive southern African adventure!

Highlights

• Canoe the Okavango Delta
• The Chobe riverside, Chobe National Park, Botswana
• Brandberg Mountain
• Dawn in Etosha National Park
• See (and smell) the seals at Cape Cross
• Sunrise at Sossusvlei Dunes
• Swakopmund
• The birds of Mudumu National Park, Namibia
• Cederberg
• Explore Cape Town’s historic heart
• Victoria Falls by moonlight, Livingstone, Zambia

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Sun) Arrive in Livingstone and transfer to hotel.2: Morning tour of Victoria Falls. Cross Zambezi River and enter Botswana. Drive to Chobe National Park, known for it huge herds of elephants. Enjoy a sunset cruise on Chobe River.3: Morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Drive along Caprivi Strip to Kwando River in Mudumu National Park region.4-5: Drive to western edge of the Okavango Delta. Two nights sleeping on a houseboat with boat trip, mokoro excursion and sunset cruise.6: Travel to unusual desert wetlands near Rundu in Namibia.7-10: Drive to Etosha National Park and enjoy safaris in one of Africa's greatest wildlife reserve.11: Travel to Damaraland and explore the amazing rock formations and bushmen paintings at Twyfelfontein.12: Stop at the Brandberg Massif, highest peak in Namibia, and discover further rock art created by San bushmen.13-14: Drive to Cape Cross fur seal colony and seaside town of Swakopmund. Enjoy optional activities.15-16: Drive to Namib-Naukluft National Park. Explore Sesriem Canyon, Sossusvlei and Deadvlei regions on foot.17: Travelling south, we explore the picturesque Fish River Canyon – the second largest canyon in the world.18: Journey to the Cederberg hills for wine-tasting. In season we’ll witness the fields of Namaqualand as they are transformed by a spectacular blanket of coloured wildflowers. Drive to Cape Town.19: Our tour ends this morning in Cape Town. (Thu)
Included: An experienced English-speaking local Peregrine leader, specialist local guides, arrival transfer, transport, accommodation, meals, game activities, entrance fees to parks/reserves/sights indicated in itinerary.
Not Included:

International flights, airport departure taxes, departure transfer, visas, meals unless specified in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.

This trip includes a visit to Victoria Falls in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, 3 days in Etosha National Park, 3 days in the Okavango Delta area, 1 day in Chobe National Park, 1 day in Namib-Naukluft National Park and 1 day in Mudumu National Park.