A lodge style safari through Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Experience the splendour of untouched Africa. Bushmen paintings, sunset cruises on the Chobe River, Livingstone and Victoria Falls by foot, river rafting and elephant back rides - this is what makes an African safari unforgettable.
Stage highlights:
Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Waterberg, Okavango Delta, Mokoro trip, Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti Game Reserve, Chobe National Reserve, Victoria Falls
Stage duration:18 Days
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Day 1 - Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia. Arrive at Windhoek International Airport. Check into your accommodation in the country's capital: a charming city with strong German influences and ties to its colonial past. [D]
Stage highlights:
Sightseeing in Windhoek.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 2 and 3 - Damaraland, Namibia
We make our way into Damaraland to our luxury lodge deep in the desert. Here we see Spitzkoppe Mountain and Twyfelfontein Bushman rock paintings and etchings. We look for the endangered Desert Elephants and other game in the area and we'll also experience some of the most extraordinary rock formations that occur in this area. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Bushman rock art, desert elephant and geological rock formations.
Stage duration:2 days
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Day 4 - Cheetah Rehab Centre and Etosha National Park, Namibia
Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre and Etosha National Park, Namibia. On our way to Etosha we stop at the Petrified Forest for a guided tour by one of the locals. We then head for the Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre, where we can see both tame and wild cheetahs. We go on a late afternoon game drive in Etosha and then enjoy the famed floodlit waterhole of Okaukueio that evening. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre and sightings at the floodlit waterhole.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 5 - Etosha National Park, Namibia
Etosha National Park - Halali, Namibia. One of Africa's famous game parks. We go on an early morning game drive through to the centre of the park and then we relax and have lunch around the swimming pool at camp Halali. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Game drives
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 6 - Etosha National Park, Namibia
Etosha National Park - Namatoni, Namibia. The day is spent going on game drives to see this park's huge bird and animal diversity. Apart from the Big Five, it is also possible to see endangered animals such as the Black Rhino and the Black-faced Impala. To escape the midday heat, we relax around the swimming pool at the camp. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Amazing game viewing.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 7 - Waterberg, Namibia
Waterberg, Namibia. Leaving Etosha behind we head off to the Waterberg Plateau Park where we go on a guided tour up the escarpment. This is a fascinating geological region with plenty of attractions - like ancient dinosaur footprints.[BLD]
Stage highlights:
Guided tour up the escarpment to the Waterberg Plateau Park.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 8 - Waterberg and Windhoek, Namibia
Waterberg and Windhoek, Namibia. We leave the Waterberg region and head back to the nation's capital - Windhoek, where will spend the night before heading out to the stunning delta. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
The drive from the Waterberg to Windhoek.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 9 - Okavango Delta, Botswana
Okavango Delta, Botswana. The afternoon is spent relaxing at the lodge and listening to traditional African music. There is an optional hour flight over the Okavango Delta available in the afternoon. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Time to yourself and the optional flight over the delta.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 10 - Mokoro trip, Botswana
Mokoro Trip into the Delta, Botswana. Taking an early morning game drive into the Okavango Delta you will meet up with your local mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) guides who will be taking you around the waterways of the delta. During the day you will also go with your guide on a walking safari through the delta. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Mokoro trip and guided walk.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 11 - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. You will be collected from the lodge in Maun and we will set off for the Moremi Game Reserve, with game viewing en route. Lunch is served on arrival before an early evening game drive. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Game drives in Moremi Game Reserve.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 12 - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. An early morning game drive exploring the northern region of Moremi further and then returning to camp for a hearty brunch. Spend the midday hours at your leisure with an afternoon lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Time spent at leisure and game viewing.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 13 - Savuti Game Reserve, Botswana
Savuti Game Reserve, Botswana. We take a game drive en route to Savuti, located in the western comer of Chobe National Park. This region is famous for its spectacular wildlife both in the dry and the wet season. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
The 4x4 drive through thick sand to Savuti, with excellent game viewing along the way.
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 14 and 15 - Chobe National Park, Botswana
Chobe National Park, Botswana. Today we look at the Bushman paintings located in the Savuti area and then board our boat for a relaxing sunset cruise, enjoying the sights of elephant, hippo, crocodiles and a wide variety of water and land birds. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Sunset cruise.
Stage duration:2 days
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Day 16 and 17 - Victoria Falls, Zambia
Victoria Falls, Zambia. You'll take the ferry across the Zambezi River to your exclusive chalets overlooking the Zambezi River. The following two days are spent at your leisure exploring Victoria Falls by foot, rafting or on elephant back. [BLD]
Stage highlights:
Time spent at leisure and optional adventure activities
Stage duration:2 days
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Day 18 - Livingstone, Zambia
Victoria Falls, Zambia. After breakfast, the tour finishes and you will fly back home. [B]
Stage highlights:
Last breakfast together before we say our farewells.
Stage duration:Half day
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Cost includes:-
All transport in standard or custom built vehicles, services of a registered field guide/driver, tents and camping equipment, three meals a day, camping fees, park and entrance fees except where specified, excursions stated in itineraries.
Cost Excludes:-
Any optional excursions, alcoholic beverages.
Departure dates:-
22/04/2002, 13/05/2002, 10/06/2002, 08/07/2002, 12/08/2002, 09/09/2002, 14/10/2002, 04/11/2002, 09/12/2002
Baggage Limits:-
One backpack and one daypack
Age Limits:-
Minimum Age:- 16 Maximum Age:- 60
Passenger Limit:-
10
What to bring along:-
A full list of items will be issued on receipt and confirmation of your reservation. We suggest you travel light. Please pack warm clothes for the winter months of June to September. Further items should include a torch, water bottle, spare film and camera batteries, binoculars, suntan lotion, comfortable walking shoes and any prescription medication.
Price:-
The cost of the The Great Trans African Lodge Safari is EUR 3600.00
Local Payment:-
N/A
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