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The Southern Circle Overland Safari (14 Days)
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5 COUNTRIES! |
Zimbabwe, Vic Falls |
South Luangwa Park |
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Botswana, Chobe |
Zambia Canoeing |
Lake Malawi |
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Mozambique |
Kruger Park, S.A. |
Malawi Mountain Hike |
For
those that wish to experience the highlights of southern Africa with the
convenience of flying in and out of Johannesburg.
This tour will show you the best parts of five countries, and endeavors
to highlight the contrasts that make up this region. From the desert landscapes of Botswana to the lush forests of
Zambia, the tea plantations of Malawi to the deserted beaches of Mozambique, you
will experience built up cities and rural homesteads, good highways and dirt
tracks. This tour also concentrates
on some of the finest Game Reserves in Africa, including Chobe, Luangwa and
Kruger where you will see a huge variety of animals all in their natural
environment.
An
open and flexible approach is essential for this tour.
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DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – NATA Departing
from Johannesburg, we head directly to the Botswana border. On completion of
immigration formalities we continue to Nata, an oasis- like camp on the edge of
the vast Makgadigadi salt pans.
Tonight we familiarize ourselves with the tour procedures over a catered
meal (own expense). Camp the
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DAY 2 : CHOBE RIVER
This
morning we enjoy a short excursion onto the fragile crust of the salt pans. During the rainy season, huge flocks of water-birds are
attracted to the pans, a
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| DAY 3 – 4 : VICTORIA
FALLS
After an extensive morning game drive within the Chobe National Park, we
cross the border and head for Victoria Falls, to spend two nights in
comfort at the DRIFTERS VICTORIA FALLS INN. During
our stay here we will view the spectacular Falls and the other
highlights of this “Africa’s adventure capital”. Those
seeking adrenaline may wish to try the Bungi jump, White Water Rafting
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DAY 5: GWABI CAMP Crossing the original railway bridge, we have a last view of the Falls before entering Zambia. Our journey today takes us through southern Zambia and then down into the Lower Zambezi Valley to Gwabi, where we will camp the night. Relax at the pool this afternoon in preparation for the upcoming days of canoeing. DAY 6 – 8 : ZAMBEZI CANOEThe
Zambezi river needs little introduction, a mighty river winding its way through
some of the best wilderness areas in Africa, this provides for what can only be
described as the finest canoe adventure in the world.
What better way to see big game at close quarters than from a canoe. |
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DAY 9 : LUANGWA RIVER Reunited with our vehicle we travel through the capital of Lusaka and then along the “Great East Road” to our next camp on the banks of the Luangwa River. DAY 10 – 11 : LUANGWA NAT. PARK Our next stop is the Luangwa National Park, where we spend two nights camping on the banks of the river, well known for its impressive Hippo population. During our stay here we will partake in an extensive game drive in the park in search of the elusive Leopard and other species that make this park one of Africa’s best. |
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12 – 13 : LAKE MALAWI Crossing into Malawi today, our first stop is Lilongwe, the capital. After stocking up with groceries and curios, we continue to Lake Malawi, an impressive inland freshwater sea. The snorkeling is a highlight, as are the sandy beaches and friendly locals. We spend two nights here, camping literally on the beach. DAY 14 – 15 : MULANJE MASSIVE Turning south, we head for Mulanje, an impressive mountain of granite rising some 600m above the surrounding forest and lush tea plantations. We will spend two nights camping at the base, and will enjoy a hike to the summit from where the views are exceptional. |
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DAY 16 : CATANDICA Traveling via Blantyre, today we enter Mozambique. Our journey takes us through the Tete corridor, across the Zambezi river and alongside the mountains that form the border with Zimbabwe. We camp wild tonight in the remote region of Catandica. DAY
17 – 18 : VILANCULOS |
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DAY 19 –20 : INHAMBANE Continuing down the coast, our next stop is the small town of Maxixi. We spend two nights here allowing us to take a dhow taxi across the bay to Inhambane, one of the oldest trading ports of southern Africa. We will spend the day exploring the markets and bustling streets of this former trade center. DAY 21 : MAPUTO Today we cross vast coastal floodplains and drive through forests of cashew nuts toward the capital city. Our camp tonight is at a rustic lodge just outside of Maputo. DAY 22 : HAZYVIEW Maputo boasts an interesting, almost Latino culture of street cafes and markets, and we will spend time this morning exploring these and the other attractions of this once grandiose city. This afternoon we cross back into South Africa and make our way to the DRIFTERS FOREST INN near Hazyview. |
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DAY 23 : KRUGER NAT PARK No visit to Africa would be complete without Kruger. We spend the entire day viewing animals in this premier National Park, and then camp in one of the parks rest camps. Tonight we celebrate with a meal in the camps restaurant (own expense ). DAY 24 :
JOHANNESBURG After an early morning game drive, we leave the park to make our way back to Johannesburg. We arrive back at the DRIFTERS INN in the late afternoon. |
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DEPARTURES DATES |
Drifters
Adventours - Departures and Rates
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African Safari
Consultants
1042 Willow Creek Road # A101 - 240
Prescott, AZ 86301
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