Your journey starts in Cape Town. Head through the Cedarberg Mountains, explore the Orange River by canoe and marvel at the Fish River Canyon. Experience breath-taking sand dunes in Sossusvlei and encounter animated creatures at Cape Cross Seal Colony. Continue to Etosha for wonderful game viewing. Practice your wildlife spotting in the outstanding Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park in Botswana, before ending your safari at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

Highlights of the Northern Experience Safari:Southern-Experience

  • Cape Town
  • Cedaberg
  • Orange River
  • Fish River Canyon
  • Sossusvlei
  • Swakopmund
  • Cape Cross
  • Spitzkoppe
  • Omaruru
  • Kamanjab
  • Etosha National Park
  • Okavango Delta
  • Caprivi Strip
  • Chobe National Park
  • Victoria Falls

Price per person – AUD

Season Tour Price Local Payment Single Supplement
1 Jan to 31 Dec 2019 USD 4,685 – (from AUD 6,365) USD 200 USD 1,165 – (from AUD 1,595)
1 Jan to 31 Dec 2020 USD 4,685 – (from AUD 6,365) USD 200 USD 1,165 – (from AUD 1,595)

Number of Days:   24

Note:

  1. If travelling outside of these date please contact us for revised prices.
  2. Departs on selected dates, see below for  exact departure dates.
  3. Small group lodge safari
  4. Accommodation may be different from properties listed due to availability but will be of a similar standard.
  5. Minimum of 4 people on tour.
  6. Maximum of 12 people on the tour.
  7. 22 Day arriving Cape Town on day 3. Price on application

Package Includes:

  • Meals: 23 x breakfast, 19 x lunch, 11 x dinner
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transport in fully equiped vehicle
  • Game drives and activities as mentioned
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Park entrance fees
  • Experienced local guide

Package Excludes:

  • Travel Insurance.
  • Flights and airport taxes
  • Pre and post tour accommodation (maybe required depending upon arrival and departure flight times)
  • All drinks, tips, curios & items of a personal nature
  • Visas

24 Day Southern Experience

Meal Key:  B – Breakfast   L – Lunch   D – Dinner

Day 1: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the city. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of the group for your pre-departure meeting at 18h00.
Accommodation: The Townhouse Hotel or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar and restaurant)

Day 2: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – B
This morning you will be collected and taken by cable car, up the legendary Table Mountain for spectacular views of the Mother City and the surrounding peninsula. Back to the city, you will see the Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, the SA Museum and colourful and picturesque Malay Quarter known Bo-Kaap. We suggest a visit to the V&A Waterfront, situated in the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour, offering an abundance of indoor shopping and entertainment.
(Distance: 50 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: The Townhouse Hotel or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar and restaurant)

Day 3: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – B
Today we explore the Cape Peninsula. Travelling along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, we stop at Maiden Cove look-out point before continuing to Hout Bay. Here you have the option to take a boat trip to Seal Island (seasonal and not included in the cost). We carry on over Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breath-taking coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. In the afternoon we travel on to Simon’s Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach.
(Distance: 250 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: The Townhouse Hotel or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar and restaurant)

DAY 4: CAPE TOWN TO CEDARBERG MOUNTAINS, SOUTH AFRICA – BLD
An early start takes us to the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to have a last look at Table Mountain across the bay. After lunch we head towards the Cedarberg Mountains, where we overnight in Clanwilliam, one of the ten oldest towns in the country. On arrival you can enjoy a local favourite of Rooibos tea tasting. Rooibos is indigenous to the Western Cape and has major nutritional and health benefits.
(Distance: 230 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: Clanwilliam Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, restaurant, bar and swimming pool)

DAY 5 & 6: CEDARBERG TO ORANGE RIVER, NAMIBIA – BLD, BLD
Travelling up the West Coast, we pass through some magnificent mountain ranges on our way to the Orange River. If you are travelling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers in the famous Namaqualand region. Later in the afternoon we will reach the Orange River, the natural border between South Africa and Namibia. The next day the only travelling is done in a canoe. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream the Orange River – mind the rapids though!
(Distance: 470 km Departure: 07h00)
Accommodation: Felix Unite Camp Provenance or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar)

DAY 7: AI-AIS AND FISH RIVER CANYON, NAMIBIA – BLD
Today we head to Ai-Ais, where we stop for lunch. Here thermal water rich in sulphates and fluorides and with a temperature of approx. 60°C gushes forth from the hot springs. In the Nama language, “Ai-Ais” means “burning water”. We then proceed to our accommodation which is situated close to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon on earth. Later in the evening we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the canyon.
(Distance: 220 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: Canyon Roadhouse or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 8 & 9: SOSSUSVLEI, NAMIBIA – BLD, BL
Moving inland we make our way towards the Namib Naukluft National Park. The next morning we need to wake up early to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. These dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). We also stop to view the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River.
(Day 8 – Distance: 600 km Departure: 07h00)
Accommodation: Agama River Camp or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

 

(Day 9 – Distance: 230 km)
Accommodation: Agama River Camp or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 10 & 11: NAMIB NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK TO SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA – BL, B
The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park on our way to Swakopmund. The Namib-Naukluft Desert is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world and sightings of this flora and fauna on a Namibian safari are a must. The animals of this harsh landscape include the oryx, springbok and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra. We arrive into the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where you will have the opportunity to partake in a few of the many optional activities that are offered, over the next two days. Alternatively just soak up the atmosphere of this little quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches.
(Distance: 295 km Departure: 09h00)
Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer or similar (standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms)

 

DAY 12: CAPE CROSS SEAL COLONY AND DAMARALAND, NAMIBIA – BL
We follow the barren Atlantic Coast on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Cape Cross – the largest breeding place of the Cape Fur Seals. Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind, we then head inland across the desert plains to Spitzkoppe, an iconic group of curved granite mountains with vivid colours. After a walk amongst the boulders to view the ancient Bushmen paintings and engravings, we continue on to the town of Omaruru where we overnight. Once a mission station, the settlement has great historic significance and has evolved into an artistic hub for local crafts and small industries.
(Distance: 460 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: Omaruru Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, dining room area)

DAY 13: OMARURU AND HIMBA VILLAGE, NAMIBIA – BLD
On our journey today we will stop at local distillery and small wine cellar in Omaruru to taste some of its home-grown produce. We then head off towards Kamanjab where we explore a Himba village in the afternoon. This will be a journey of culture exchange, learning and understanding the ways of the last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba.
(Distance: 330 km Departure: 07h00)
Accommodation: Oppi Koppi Restcamp or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 14: KAMANJAB TO ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA – BLD
After our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to Etosha National Park. Etosha Game Park was declared a National Park in 1907 and it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish.
(Distance: 280 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: Okaukuejo or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 15 & 16: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA – BL, BL
We fill the next two days with game drives in the hopes of spotting lion, leopard, elephant and rhino as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous different types of antelope the park has to offer. Our nights are spent at the flood lit waterholes encountering the park’s various nocturnal animals as they come to drink.
(Day 15 – Distance: 100 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: Okaukuejo or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

(Day 16 – Distance: 150 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: Namutoni or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 17: ETOSHA TO KAVANGO RIVER, NAMIBIA – BL
Our journey continues east as we drive along the Caprivi Strip to the town of Rundu. We make our way to Kaisosi River Lodge and spend a relaxing afternoon at our lodge on the banks of the Kavango River. Optional activities such as a visit to the Mbunza Living Museum, a traditional cultural school and communal business for the local Kavango people, or a sunset cruise are available. Alternatively just relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of Mother Nature.
(Distance: 435 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: Kaisosi River Lodge (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 18 & 19: KAVANGO RIVER TO OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA – BLD, BLD
We leave Namibia for Etsha13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways floating through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. We stop at a secluded island to take a 1½ hour guided walk hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise.
(Distance: 380 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (permanent tents with en-suite bathrooms, bar area)

DAY 20: OKAVANGO DELTA TO CAPRIVI, NAMIBIA – BLD
Leaving Botswana, we drive up the western border of the Okavango Delta before crossing back into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. Enroute to camp you will go on a game drive to the Mahangu National Park which is rich in fauna and flora. In the park you have the chance of spotting game such as sable and roan, elephants, hippos, buffalos, and many types of antelope. For bird watchers the Mahangu National Park offers more than 420 different bird species.
(Distance: 385 km Departure: 08h00)
Accommodation: Camp Kwando (permanent tented chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 21 & 22: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA – BLD, B
The next morning we head along the Caprivi and cross the border back into Botswana to Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in Botswana covering 10,566 km2. After settling in to our lodge, you will have the remainder of the day at leisure or to partake in optional activities.
The next day, we rise early for a morning game drive in the Chobe National Park, which has one of the greatest concentrations of elephant found on the African continent. In the afternoon we go on a cruise on the Chobe River, a truly unforgettable experience and one of the best ways to view the wildlife and the spectacular sunset.
(Distance: 265 km Departure: 09h00)
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 23: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK TO VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE – BL
Continuing our trip we leave Botswana and drive to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. In the afternoon we have a relaxing sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, basking in the afterglow of the day. The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many activities on offer (at own expense).
(Distance: 90 km Departure: 09h00)
Accommodation: A’Zambezi River Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 24: END OF TOUR – B
Our safari ends after breakfast, when you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our African adventures.

Departure Dates

Date Available Status Special
05-Jun-19 2 Guaranteed Departure
17-Jun-19 0 Full
23-Jul-19 1 Guaranteed Departure
30-Jul-19 1 Guaranteed Departure
20-Aug-19 0 Full
05-Sep-19 2 Guaranteed Departure
13-Sep-19 0 Full
04-Oct-19 4 Guaranteed Departure
10-Oct-19 0 Full
15-Nov-19 12
13-Dec-19 10
17-Jan-20 12
31-Jan-20 12 Guaranteed Departure
14-Feb-20 12
03-Mar-20 12
29-Mar-20 12
15-May-20 12
05-Jun-20 12
01-Jul-20 12
23-Jul-20 12 Guaranteed Departure
21-Aug-20 12
05-Sep-20 12
10-Sep-20 12 Guaranteed Departure
02-Oct-20 12
10-Oct-20 12 Guaranteed Departure
15-Nov-20 12
13-Dec-20 12

Optional activities in Victoria Falls
Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Victoria Falls. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The rates are per person and are quoted in US Dollars. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact our reservation office for further information. Should you wish to partake in an activity that is not listed below, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations.

15 Minute Helicopter Flight $ 150.00 (excl. levies)
22 Minute Helicopter Flight $ 235.00 (excl. levies)
Boma Dinner incl. transfers $ 55.00
Sunset Cruise $ 48.00
Dinner Cruise $ 85.00
Bungee Jump $ 160.00
Canopy Tour $ 52.50
Flying Fox (Cable Slide) $ 42.00
Gorge Swing $ 94.50
Zip Line $ 68.50
Elephant Back Safari (half day) $ 150.00
Elephant Interaction $ 60.00
Horse Back Safaris (novice) $ 90.00
Canoeing (full day) $ 150.00
Rafting (full day, low water) $ 150.00
Rafting (full day, high water) $ 140.00

*Please note prices are subject to change

Optional activities at Guma Lagoon
Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The rates are per person and quoted in US Dollars. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Please contact our reservation office for further information.

Scenic Helicopter Flight 25 Minute One Person $ 564.00 per person
Scenic Helicopter Flight 25 Minute Two Persons $ 282.00 per person
Scenic Helicopter Flight 25 Minute Three Persons $ 188.00 per person

*Please note prices are subject to change

Optional activities in Swakopmund
Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Swakopmund. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The rates are per person and are quoted in South African Rand. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact our reservation office for further information. Should you wish to partake in an activity that is not listed below, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations.

Quad biking (2 hour) R 600.00
Sand boarding lie-down R 400.00
Sand boarding standing up R 500.00
Living Desert Tour R 700.00
Tandem Sky Diving R 2,100.00
Shore fishing R 1,500.00
Boat fishing R 1,350.00
Township Tour R 450.00
Kayaking R 650.00
Dolphin, Seal & Whale Cruise R 600.00

*Please note prices are subject to change

Optional activities in Cape Town
Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Cape Town. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The rates are per person and are quoted in South African Rand. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year or certain days of the week. Please contact our reservation office for further information. Please contact our reservation office for further information. Should you wish to partake in an activity that is not listed below, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations.

Cape Point with Hiking & Bicycles R 750.00
Full Day Cape Winelands Tour R 930.00
Winelands with Bicycles R 895.00
Township Tour R 550.00
Shark Cage Diving R 1,950.00
Whale Tour R 930.00
Give Back Cultural Field Trip R 912.00

*Please note prices are subject to change

Group size: Minimum 4 people, Maximum 12 people


Vehicle: Our ground operator uses fully equipped Toyota Land Cruisers, 12-seater 4×4 safari vehicles or other appropriate vehicles with comfortable seating, large windows for game viewing, a music and PA system and air-conditioning. All luggage, besides hand luggage and photo equipment, is carried on the vehicle or trailer roof racks to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle.


Travelling Times and Distances: All travelling times are affected by road conditions, border crossings, detours and weather conditions, therefore on certain days travelling times may be longer than anticipated especially where there is a great distance to be covered. Please keep in mind that the time it takes to travel 100 km in your home country is not equivalent to the time it takes to travel 100 km on African roads, therefore we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery Africa has to offer. Where possible additional stops will be made to ensure your travelling comfort at all times.


Spending money: Clients are advised to bring enough money to cover the purchase of curios, tips, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, water and additional entertainment. US Dollars, Pound Sterling, South African Rand and Botswana Pula are the most practical and convenient currencies.


Accommodation: We make use of mid-range typical African standard lodge accommodation. Accommodation is situated either in National Parks, on the banks of a river, or in other places of interest. The accommodation will be a mix of lodges, chalets and tented camps. All of them offer a private bathroom with a shower/bath and toilet. Some properties are equipped with swimming pools and/or bar and restaurant areas.


Meals: Where included, most breakfasts and dinners will be enjoyed in the restaurants of the various accommodation establishments. Lunch packs are provided for driving days and excursions. Alternatively, the guide will prepare lunch en-route. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.


First Aid: Our guides are trained in basic first aid and the vehicle is equipped with a comprehensive medical aid kit. Preventative Malaria medication should be taken before the trip and throughout its duration, although it is advisable to consult a doctor prior to departure.


Luggage: Maximum baggage allowance: 15 kg. Wild Africa Travel Company stipulates this luggage allowance, as an overloaded vehicle is a danger to both the clients and the guide. This does not include photographic equipment and a small daypack. Please bring a backpack or soft barrel bag, not a suitcase. Don’t bring too much clothing, as there are washing opportunities along the way. Please adhere to the allowance specified as space for luggage is limited.


Visas: The onus is on the client to organise all visas required for clients to visit Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa prior to departure. Please note that travellers entering Botswana and South Africa will be required to present a valid international health certificate of vaccination for yellow fever should they originate from or have travelled through countries which have been declared yellow fever infected areas within the preceding 6 months.


Travel Insurance: Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with Wild Africa Travel Company safaris All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. We will be happy to arrange Travel Insurance for you so please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.

Making Your Travels Meaningful: We are proud members of Pack for a Purpose, which is an initiative that allows you to give to the communities you are visiting to make a lasting impact. Simply use a small amount of space in your luggage to pack supplies needed by our community projects. Please contact us for further information and a list of resources required.

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