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Desert and Delta
Trip Valid:
01/07/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
19 days (Cape Town to Livingstone)
Highlights:
Experience the austere beauty of the Namib Desert, Visit the thriving seal colony at Cape Cross, Spend a night wildlife spotting in the Etosha, Get back to nature in a dugout canoe in the Okavango Delta
Trip Code:
UOF
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 21
Price:
USD $950
*(plus local payment USD $695)
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Extras:
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From vibrant city life in Cape Town, travel through the heart of southern Africa all the way to the mighty Victoria Falls. Through desert, along canyons and deep into the region's best game parks, experience the amazing diversity of Africa's landscapes. Take in Fish River Canyon, the massive sand dunes of Namib-Naukluft National Park, the lush Okavango Delta and the animal filled Chobe National Park. There's plenty of time to meet bushmen, try your hand at adrenaline sports and just sit back and enjoy the serenity of your campsites on this journey from desert to delta.
about guerba
The 2006 merger of Intrepid and Guerba created one of the world's leading suppliers of small group adventures. With over 25 years experience operating safari and overland journeys throughout Africa, Guerba really know their stuff. Guerba shares our desire to get off the beaten track and our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel. Their leaders are local and as well as being passionate about their homelands are among the most experienced in the adventure travel sector.
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meals included: 18 Breakfasts, 17 Lunches, 15 Dinners
transport: Overland truck, boat, mokoro (dugout canoe), walking
accommodation: participatory camping (18 nts)
budget: Allow USD $120 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sat
important notes:
This trip departs early in the morning on day 1 and it is strongly recommended that you arrive at least one day prior
Please note that the minimum age for this trip is 18 years of age.
we also recommend:
Head into the wilds of East Africa by continuing your journey through Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya with a stop on the magical Zanzibar! (UOB)
Days 1-2 Cape Town/ Orange River
Situated between the Atlantic coastline and cloud-covered Table Mountain, Cape Town is captivating. Take a cultural tour of a city township and enjoy a traditional lunch then stay overnight on the scenic banks of the Orange River.
Day 3 Fish River Canyon
This first stop in Namibia is at one of Africa's most breathtaking natural wonders.
Days 4-5 Namib-Naukluft National Park
Scramble to the top of a soaring sand dune in the world's oldest desert. Wake early here to see the sunrise over shifting red sands, it's nothing short of spectacular.
Days 6-7 Swakopmund
At the old German town of Swakopmund, quench a need for speed, perhaps sliding down sand dunes on a surfboard.
Day 8 Cape Cross/ Spitzkoppe
Experience the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while travelling up the eerie Atlantic Coast. Continue on to eerie Damaraland to bush camp near dramatic rock formations and inspect ancient bushman paintings.
Days 9-10 Etosha National Park
Go on safari in the Etosha National Park, staying up late to spot nocturnal wildlife around the reserve's many waterholes.
Day 11 Windhoek
Get a taste of Germany in one of many taverns in Namibia's capital.
Day 12 Ghanzi
Take a walk with Ghanzi bushmen, who speak in their own language of clicks - an amazing tribal experience.
Days 13-15 Okavango Delta
Cross the fringes of the Kalahari Desert on the way to the Okavango Delta. Explore the stunning watery scenery on foot or in a mokoro (dugout canoe).
Days 16-17 Chobe National Park
Game drive across the Chobe National Park and hit the river to spot huge fish eagles and maybe even crocodiles. From Livingstone, enjoy a trip to the massive Victoria Falls.
Days 18- 19 Livingstone/ Victoria Falls
From Livingstone, enjoy a trip to the massive Victoria Falls.
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- Country Information - South_Africa
- Country Information - Namibia
- Country Information - Botswana
- Country Information - Zambia
These documents have been prepared by Intrepid staff to give you a brief introduction to the places you are visiting. We think it's important to understand the culture you are visiting, and the expectations of their society.
Intrepid is committed to a style of travel that is environmentally, culturally and socially responsible - we call this 'Responsible Travel'. Download this document and visit the About Intrepid section of this site for more information about how to be a Responsible Traveller.
Please also read our safety guidelines for further information on the operational safety standards you can expect on every Intrepid trip.
On 07 June the Australian Government issued an updated travel warning for East Timor strongly advising against travel to East Timor because of the extremely dangerous security situation. Australians in the country are advised to leave. The Travel Warning remains at Category 5 - Do Not Travel.
On Tuesday 07 June we have taken the decision to cancel the remainder of our East Timor trips scheduled to depart in 2006. All travellers will be notified and given the opportunity to transfer to another trip or obtain a full refund (land content only). We very much regret having to take this action and our thoughts and sympathies are with the people of East Timor during this troubled time.
We are confident of being able to resume our normal schedule of trips to East Timor in 2007 and hope that those travellers who have had to cancel their plans this year will travel with us to East Timor in 2007.
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Trip was very interesting and enjoyable !-)
Sergiy Malyuchenko
An excellent trip. Acacia's trucks are better than any others we saw on the way.
Frank O'connell
This trip Cape Town to Kenya was fantastic in every way. We saw the big 5 and plenty more.The countryside and the people were great.The truck Acacia, was much better than other operators.Our leader and driver outstanding.
Nola O'connell
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