Deserts and Gameparks
From the adrenaline of Whitewater Rafting or Bungee Jumping at Victoria Falls to Quad Biking or Dune Sledding at Swakopmund mixed with the haunting beauty of the Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park and Kruger National Parks.
This Deserts & Gameparks is the epitome of Africa adventure travel, where you'll experience the diversity that Southern Africa has to offer.
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Price Includes |
(OE-9050-P) |
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Chobe National Park |
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Etosha National Park |
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Cheetah Park |
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Fish River Canyon |
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Ostrich Farm (incld's ride)* |
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Addo Elephant Park* |
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All transport on Oasis Expedition Truck |
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All Camping fees |
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Hostel accom in Swakopmund & Cape Town |
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Min 2 Meals per day (on average) |
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Price Excludes |
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Local Payment - £220
Visas up to £40 (depending on nationality most can be obtained en route)
Tips and Optional excursions as listed
Meals taken while in hotels/hostels
Airport Taxes and Transfers
Travel Insurance
Drinks
Flights |
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Countries / Places Visited |
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Victoria Falls - Chobe NP - Etosha NP - Swakopmund - Namib Desert - Fish River Canyon - Cape Town - Garden Route - Lesotho - Drakensburg Mtns - Jo'burg |
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Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
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Activity Days
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Itinerary
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Days 1 - 2 From Lilongwe we begin our Africa adventure travel experience and cross into Mozambique. We follow the infamous Tete Corridor which was well known in the days of Mozambique's long running civil war as the Gun Run. Thankfully these days things are a lot different! We enter Zimbabwe and travel to Harare.
Days 3 - 5 We head south to Gweru to visit a privately run horse and game ranch for two days. Here you can go game viewing on elephant and horseback or take a walk with Lion cubs!.
Days 6 - 8 Next we drive across Mashonaland to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. Once the greatest medieval city in Sub Saharan Africa, and where the name 'Zimbabwe' derives from, it literally means house of stone. Continuing into Matabeleland we travel to Bulawayo.
Days 9 - 10 In Bulawayo you have the option of leaving the truck for a day and a night. Using a local Africa adventure safari company to venture into Motobo National Park, where on foot, accompanied by an armed ranger, you should see the elusive Black Rhino amongst hordes of other game. There is also the opportunity to visit Cecil Rhodes' grave and Ancient Rock Paintings before catching an old style sleeper train to meet back up with the truck at one of the greatest adventure playgrounds of the world - Victoria Falls.
Days 11 - 12 These days are spent at Victoria Falls where you'll enjoy all the adventure activities this town has to offer. For some, Mosi oa Tunya - The Smoke That Thunders, is the highlight of their trip. From the main road, in the bush 20 kms away, a cloud of spray can be seen against the blue sky. As you get closer, a low rumble of thunder can be heard. When you arrive it is a surprise to discover the enormity of Victoria Falls. One mile wide and hurling over 5 million cubic metres of water a minute into the Zambezi Gorge this is the setting for the most awesome of grade 5 white water rafting in the world. There is something here for everyone on Africa overland tours: a day trip over the great Victoria Falls Bridge into Zambia with its excellent views of the Falls, canoe trips, the Flight of Angels over the Falls in a light aircraft, microlite or helicopter, Sunset Boat Cruises, the Gorge Swing, Abseiling and one of the highest commercial Bungee Jumps in the world. This is Africa adventure travel at its best!
Days 13 - 16 Our overland tour continues from Zimbabwe into Botswana, spending the night at the Chobe National Park. Here we can view game and wildlife from the deck of a boat on the Chobe River. We then organise our trip into the Okavango Delta (optional). From here most people will spend 2 days with guides poling them around in Mokoros (dug out canoes). This is the best way to explore the extensive waterways and wildlife of this unique desert oasis. You will have a number of opportunities to go on game walks with rangers. Elephant, crocodile and hippo are nearly always seen. The Okavango Delta is one of the worlds largest inland waterways and its serenity and quietness have a calming effect on those who experience it. There is also the opportunity to experience the heights of African adventure travel too: see the delta from the air during an hour-long flight.
Days 17 - 19 Travelling west we enter Namibia and continue north-west toward Etosha National Park. The semi desert is quite a contrast to the more fertile terrain we have been used to. We bush camp for a night in this expansive freedom. The night sky ablaze with shooting stars and the warm glow of our campfire makes it an unforgettable camping experience. Etosha National Park is recognised as one of Africas greatest wildlife viewing areas and is a must see on all Africa overland tours. Besides game drives we can also game watch by night at one of the floodlit water holes where we may well spot Rhino, Elephant and Giraffe among a host of other wildlife. From Etosha we visit a local Cheetah park before continuing on to the Brandenberg Mountains in Demaraland and head towards the Skeleton Coast.
Days 20 - 23 We then visit either the stunning Spitzkoppe Rock formations or the world famous Cape Cross Seal Colony where the sight of thousands of these mammals, as well as their accompanying pungent odour is remembered by all! |
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Accommodation
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Camping throughout except Swakopmund & Cape Town where we stay in hostels |
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Holidays
Extras |
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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| Trip: |
Deserts and Gameparks |
| Duration: |
23 days |
| Company: |
Oasis Overland
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| Location: |
Victoria Falls |
| Region: |
Zimbabwe,
Africa |
| Price: |
From
GBP390
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| Flights: |
Not Included 
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| Availability: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, |
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