**Day 1 Upington South Africa**
We head to Upington, where we will spend the night. Upington is the principal town of the North Western Cape on the banks of the Orange River, South Africa’s largest. This area is the heart of an irrigated corridor of intensive wheat, cotton and grape farms on the edge of the Kalahari desert. (D)
**Day 2 Fish River Canyon Namibia**
Making our way to Fish River Canyon we get our first taste of what the arid countryside looks like. After setting up camp we enjoy watching the sunset over the canyon, the second largest in the world. Measuring roughly 160km from north to south and about 550m deep this is an experience to remember as we watch the sunset into the canyon! (B,D)
**Day 3 Aus Namibia **
This morning you have time to explore the canyon further before we take a relaxed drive to Aus, a small town on the edge of the desert. We camp at Klein-Aus, a farm set amongst the rocky hills. There is the opportunity to go horse riding or hiking from here and keep alert for sightings of the famous ‘desert horses’ who have adapted to some of the most arid conditions on earth. (B,D)
**Day 4 Luderitz Namibia**
Early the next day we make our way to the ghost town of Kolmanskop, near Luderitz, that lost the battle with the sand when its inhabitants left many years ago. This town, once an important part of the lucrative diamond mining industry, was abandoned in the 1950’s. A guided tour gives us an insight into what life was like in this very harsh climate. We then continue into Luderitz itself, the port town, with its German Imperial architecture. Here you can do a boat trip on the harbour (weather permitting) to see a jackass penguin colony as well as some great sea life including dolphins. We return to Aus for the night. (B,D)
**Days 5 & 6 Sesriem Namibia**
We take a drive northwards to Sesriem. The scenery, as we approach the dunes will leave you breathless. We venture into Naukluft Park for great photo opportunities. The dunes of Sossusvlei are some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Take the challenge and see if you can make it all the way to the top! Here you also have the opportunity to visit the Dead Vlei, A very picturesque dry riverbed with the remains of old acacia trees lining the riverbed, making for more great photographic opportunities. (B,L,D)
**Day 7 & 8 Swakopmund Namibia**
This morning we make the journey through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Walvis Bay. As we make our way through the pass, you will see spectacular scenery in colours straight from an artists painting. The lunar landscape appears, as we get closer to the coast - have your cameras at the ready. We continue through the desert to the oasis town of Swakopmund. Here there are boundless activities for you. You can relax on the beach or go deep-sea fishing. You can also go quad biking, parachuting or sand boarding on the dunes for a close up look at the landscape! The evening brings an opportunity to try some of the increasingly popular nightlife available after the days adrenelin rush. (B)
**Day 9 Cheetah Farm Namibia**
Making our way up the Skeleton Coast, scene of many a shipwreck. We visit Cape Cross, where the Portugese navigator Diago Cao placed a cross in 1486. Here you will have a chance to visit the famous cape seal breeding colony with over 250,000 seals. Leaving the coast behind, we head back inland. Our overnight stop tonight is the Cheetah Farm where you have a unique experience awaiting you. We camp right next to the cheetah enclosure and have the chance to see many of these majestic animals close up. The brave can get very close as we feed the most effective “watch dogs” in the world at the main house! (B,L,D)
**Day 10 & 11 Etosha National Park Namibia**
Continuing northwards we enter the vast Etosha National Park. Centred around the Etosha pan, this park covers an incredible 22,207km and is home to large populations of predators. One night we camp at Okaukuejo, giving us the opportunity of game viewing at the amazing water hole on the edge of the camp. All night, animals from the smallest to the largest come to the water hole to drink – it’s up to you how long you want to watch! Our days are spent on game drives, spotting some of the animals in the park. Midway we stop at the Etosha Pan after which the park is named. (B,L,D)
**Day 12 Windhoek Namibia**
Exiting Etosha we head to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city. Here you will be able to see all the different ethnic groups that live in Namibia combined with the strong German influence that can still be seen today. In the evening you can go and explore the city and it’s nightlife as it has brilliant restaurants with a variety of options to choose from. While in Windhoek you may be able to buy crafts from little shops on the sidewalks selling artefacts from both the San and Herero people, to mention a few. (B)
**Day 13 Maun Botswana**
Crossing into Botswana we make our way to Maun, the gateway to the Delta. The Delta has many wildlife species and you will also learn the culture of the villagers, who will be escorting us during the days to follow. In the afternoon, take a look at the massive crocodiles at the Sitatunga Crocodile Farm and we make final preparations for our Delta trip. (B,L,D)
**Days 14, 15, 16 Okavango Delta Botswana**
This morning we venture into the wild bush of Africa, far from any form of civilization. Our trip begins by 4x4 landrover. Once in the Delta we join local villagers/ guides on mokoros (2 man dug out canoes). We begin our search for the abundance of wildlife that inhabits the Delta. Drifting silently through the channels, we set up camp on islands in the Delta. After a breathtaking sunset, relax around the campfire listening to sounds the nights have to offer. The days are filled with game walks, tracking different species and exploring the waterways of the world renowned Okavango Swamps. On the last afternoon we return to Maun, where we shop in the local town and enjoy a well deserved local braai (BBQ). (B,L,D)
**Day 17 Chobe National Park Botswana **
Continuing north though central Botswana we drive through an area where animals move freely and it’s not uncommon to see wild dogs, zebras, ostriches and some of the thousands of migratory elephants that Botswana is so famous for on the side of the road. We then set up camp in Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River, where you can relax and enjoy some great game viewing on an optional river cruise. (B,D)
**Day 18 & 19 Livingstone (Victoria Falls) Zambia**
We start off with a 4x4 game drive into Chobe before crossing via the ferry info Zambia, where we set up camp in Livingstone, the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. We do a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi (Zambian side) and you have the chance to explore Africa’s adrenaline capital, with the variety of extreme sports that it has to offer. You may decide to go white water rafting on one of the few commercially rafted, grade 5 rivers in the world or go bungy jumping from one of the highest jumps in the world! There is also the choice to go microlighting, gorge swinging, jet boating and of course visit the falls. (B)
**Day 20 Francistown Botswana**
Crossing back into Botswana we head to Palapye, a small farming town near the South African border where we spend our final evening recounting all the experiences of your tour. (B,D)
**Day 21 Johannesburg South Africa**
Today we take a relaxing drive back to Johannesburg, crossing the border back into South Africa. We will arrive in Johannesburg late afternoon. (B)
Included: Fish River Canyon, Kolmanskop/Luderitz, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Cape Cross, Cheetah Farm, Namib Desert, Etosha Game Drives, 3 Day Okavango Delta, Chobe Game Drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise and entry to Victoria Falls
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