Southern Skies - Overland Trip

Itineraries

The spectacular Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Explore at your leisure; take a ‘sundowner’ cruise or enjoy a wealth of other adventure activities. Please note: Due to UK Foreign Office advice against travel to Zimbabwe all 2008 tours starting or ending at Victoria Falls will now start or end in Livingstone, Zambia. Please talk to your travel agent about flights.

Departing Victoria Falls we head for Botswana and our first border crossing. A short drive brings us to Kasane where we camp on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe National Park is home to the largest herds of elephant in Africa and in the afternoon we take a guided river cruise with game viewing opportunities. (BL)

A long day as we travel through Botswana and on to the little town of Maun, which is the gateway to the Okavango Delta. (BL)

The Okavango Delta is an incredible maze of inland waterways and lagoons. We'll be on safari 'mokoro' style, poled gently along in dugout canoes hewn from logs, through this haven of wildlife and birds. You will be taken on game walks by your guides to experience the full splendour of the region. Overnight in wild camps. (BLD)

After breakfast we are poled back to our vehicle and transfer to our camp in Maun. (BLD)

Cross the border into Namibia. We stay near Gobabis on a private game farm, dedicated to the protection of big cats. We should have excellent opportunities for seeing lion, leopard and cheetah up close. (BL)

Travel via Windhoek to the Waterberg Plateau National Park. Historically significant because it was the site of the war between the Germans and the Hereros, the area has now become a haven for many endangered species and is renowned for its incredible rock formations and walks. Plenty of free time to walk in the park or take optional game drives and guided walks. (BLD)

Etosha National Park is Namibia's premier game park. Dominated by shimmering white saltpans you have a chance to see elephant as well as black rhino, lion and leopard. We enjoy 3 game drives whilst at Etosha. (Day 9 - BLD, Day 10 BL)

We spend two nights in Swakopmund, a delightful Bavarian-style town situated snugly between sea and desert. There are plenty of activities to keep you occupied here, from deep sea fishing to sky-diving, or perhaps exploring the desert on quad bikes. (Day 11 - BL, Day 12 - B)

Continue to The Namib Naukluft National Park and the giant sand dunes of Sossusvlei. This is one of the world's oldest deserts, offering over 130 million years of natural wonder, and the highest sand dunes in the world. Climb the dunes for an unforgettable view. Time to explore the nearby Sesriem Canyon. (BLD)

We head for the awesome Fish River Canyon. Plenty of opportunity to take in a beautiful sunset over the canyon or partake in an optional hike. (BL)

We head for our camp on the riverbank. You will have the opportunity to take an optional canoe safari. (BLD)

Cross the border into South Africa and drive to Citrusdal, where we can take short hikes or swim in the hot springs. (BL)

Sample the sights and sounds of this magical city at the southern end of the Africa continent. (B)

Tour ends. (B)