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South Africa
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**JOHANNESBURG to VICTORIA FALLS**
Please Note this tour operates in both directions. Please contact us for the reverse dates.
A fantastic trip which encompasses big game parks, African wilderness at it''s best and the opportunity to explore the unique waterways and wildlife that abounds in the wetlands of the Okavango Delta. You will also enjoy the interaction with the varying cultures of our African brothers and begin to appreciate the depth that their ways of life have helped to form the magnificence of Africa. With the mighty Zambezi crashing into the lower reaches at Victoria Falls, you have reached the adrenaline capital of this continent, where you can indulge your taste for the extreme for which it is famous.
**DAYS 01-08.**
This morning we head north into Nelspruit entering the Kruger National Park through the Orpen Gate. The Kruger Park is one the most famous parks in the world, it is also one of the biggest and oldest. Both days will include game drives through the park showing you some of the greatest variety of wildlife in Southern African parks. The Kruger National Park stretches almost 350km along the Mozambique border and has an average width of 60km.
Heading north we travel through the Waterburg Mountains and on into Botswana and pass through Francistown, crossing the flat country of the Kalahari and traversing the Makgadikgadi Pans on our way to Maun.
It is from here that we set off to explore the Okavango Delta. The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has travelled from the Angolan highlands, spreading out to form the largest inland Delta in the World. Studded with exotic islands, the Delta is renowned for its incredible variety of bird life as well as many other animals unique to Southern Africa.
Here you have the opportunity to take the optional 3 day / 2 night excursion into the Delta. We enter Botswana and hire mokoros, the local dug out canoes, which are poled by local guides through the winding waterways. As night falls, your guides will select a place to set up camp. A morning or afternoon walking safari in search of the Delta''s larger wildlife gives you a chance to stretch your legs and enjoy the tranquility of the Okavango Delta, while the opportunity to take a flight over the region puts into perspective the extent of this natural
landform.
**DAYS 07-12.**
Leaving the Delta and Maun, we skirt along the edge of the Makgadigadi Pans before camping by the Chobe River. Chobe National Park is arguably one of the finest gameparks in Africa, and we take game drive to go in search of the abundant wildlife for which this Park is renowned. Covering 11,700 square kilometres, Chobe has Botswana''s highest elephant population, as well as huge herds of buffalo. Taking a boat trip down the Chobe River you drift almost unnoticed past crocodile, elephant, hippo, and maybe the odd buffalo coming down to water.
Heading east we make our way to the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Victoria Falls is one of the memorable sights on your African safari and we spend a couple of days here to enable you to experience the sights and many activities available.
All year round, flights can be taken which give you a panoramic view of the Falls, Batoka Gorge and the islands above the falls. Flights can be taken in either fixed wing aeroplanes, microlights or helicopters. Back on the ground, the Falls can be seen from the Victoria Falls Park with its many viewing points, or from the Zambian side. All offer fantastic photographic opportunities.
White water rafting in the Batoka Gorge is considered to be world class. Besides the excitement of the grade 5 rapids, there are ''floats” where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.
Bungee jumping enthusiasts can take the plunge from the Zambezi Bridge, which connects Zambia and Zimbabwe. The leap into the Batoka Gorge is one of the latest activities at Victoria Falls and is certainly not for the faint-hearted.
Other optional activities around Victoria Falls include day trips into the Zambezi National Park, horse riding safaris, a visit to the Crocodile Ranch, Snake Park, golf at Elephant Hills Hotel, parachuting, the Falls Craft Village and the Sunset Cruise.
Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions.
Not Included: The following is NOT provided by Worldwide Adventure Travel: sleeping bags and mats, personal insurance, visas, items of personal nature, meals taken in restaurants and optional excursions as listed in the itinerary.
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| You should bring: | | We wil provide you with full pre departure information when booking the tour.**Tour Price:** R4275.00**Kitty:** US$200**Optional Excursions**Okavango Delta with Mokoros (3 days) US$150Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta US$40 |
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| Days: 12 |
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