22 Day / 21 Night Transkalahari Adventure

22 Day / 21 Night Transkalahari Adventure

DAY 1/2: CAPE TOWN
The tour starts on day 1 with a pre-departure meeting at 18h00 in the lobby of the hotel.   Set against the majestic
Table Mountain, Cape Town offers scenic, historic and cultural attractions.   Day 2 – Depart from Breakwater
Lodge at 08h00, for a full day peninsula tour. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak,
we visit the Table Mountain National Park – Cape Point, returning along the Indian Ocean coastline back to our well-situated
Waterfront hotel. A morning or afternoon cable car ascent up Table Mountain is included (weather dependent). Dinner can be
enjoyed at the bustling Waterfront at clients’ own expense.
Overnight Breakwater Lodge V & A Waterfront (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B. Dinners own account)

DAY 3: CALVINIA (Hantam Region)
Departing Cape Town we pass through the picturesque Namaqualand region with spectacular views from the Van Ryns Pass.
We arrive in the historic town of Calvinia, nestled on the foot of the Hantam Mountain range. During the months of August – October
the landscape is transformed into an explosion of colour due to the numerous wild flowers of the region.
Overnight Hantam Huis (or similar accommodation).
(Accommodated – B. Dinner own account)

DAY 4: AUGRABIES FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Leaving the Little Karoo, we head north to the Augrabies Falls National Park. We pass through a lush oasis area with an
abundance of wine farms. Here the mighty Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge below. The local name for these majestic
falls is ‘Aukoerebis’ or ‘place of great noise’. We spend the afternoon enjoying the falls from its many viewpoints.
Overnight Vergelegen Guest House (or similar accommodation).
(Accommodated – B. Dinner own account)

DAY 5/ 6: KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK
We head north into the Kalahari and the magnificent Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Covering over 3.6 million hectares this is one
of the largest reserves in Africa. Due to sparse vegetation in the area excellent predator sightings are common including that
of the famous black mane Lion. We enjoy morning and afternoon game drives inside the park.
Overnight Kgalagadi Lodge (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B & D)

DAY 7: FISH RIVER CANYON
Leaving the Kalahari region, we head west and enter Namibia arriving at our lodge situated in a scenically beautiful area.
Afternoon or early next morning we visit the Fish River Canyon, which is one of the largest and most awe-inspiring canyons
in the world. Overnight Canyon Village (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B & D)

DAY 8/ 9: SESRIEM
Our journey takes us north through ever changing scenery to our accommodation located on the edge of the Namib Desert.
The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to witness the changing colours of the
world’s highest sand dunes. We undertake a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. In the afternoon we enjoy a short hike through
the Sesriem Canyon. Overnight Desert Quiver Camp (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B & D)

DAY 10/ 11: SWAKOPMUND
We reach the coast at Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch while viewing the many flamingos feeding.
We arrive in Swakopmund and spend the afternoon and following day exploring this German colonial town or booking one of the
numerous optional excursions (own expense). Activities available include dolphin cruises or scenic flights over the vast Namib
Desert. Overnight The Delight (or similar accommodation).
(Accommodated – B. Dinners own account)

DAY 12: DAMARALAND
We drive inland through the Damaraland region with its vast and rugged terrain. Its mountain ranges are intercepted by wide
gravel plains, which run into sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. Our lodge is located on top of a mountain with
spectacular views of the surrounding area. Spend the afternoon taking in the incredible setting or simply relaxing by the pool.
Overnight Ugab Terrace Lodge (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B & D)

DAY 13: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Today we proceed to Etosha National Park where we enjoy our first game drive and relax by the floodlight waterhole in the evening.
The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates
around the waterholes. Overnight Eosha Village (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B & D)

DAY 14: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild animals such as blue
wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making this area their home.
The day is spent on game drive through the Park from the Western to the Eastern side of the Park.
Overnight Mokuti Lodge (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B & D)

DAY 15: OKAVANGO RIVER
We depart Etosha and enter the Caprivi Strip where we spend the night set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking
the Okavango River and Angola. An optional afternoon boat cruise on the river is available (own account).
Overnight Hakusembe River Lodge (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B & D)

DAY 16/ 17: OKAVANGO DELTA
Continuing into the Caprivi we cross into Botswana and travel by road to the edge of the Okavango Delta.
The followiong day we travel by boat 30 mins into the Delta.
We do Mokoro and boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the Delta. Game walks are
also done on the smaller islands in the area but subject
to water levels of the Delta. Overnight Swampstop Chalets (Accommodated – B, L & D)

DAY 18: KWANDO RIVER
Departing the Delta by boat we return to our vehicle and we cross back into Namibia. We continue to the Eastern
side of the Caprivi Strip and arrive at our lodge overlooking the flood plains of the Kwando River.
Overnight Namushasha River Lodge (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B & D)

DAY 19/ 20: CHOBE RIVER
Crossing into Botswana via the Chobe National Park we overnight on the banks of the Chobe River.
Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife.
The following day we relax on a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River. Optional morning Game Drive
(own account). Overnight Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B & D)

DAY 21: VICTORIA FALLS
We travel across the Zimbabwean border to Victoria Falls – without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular
sights in Africa. The afternoon and following morning is spent at leisure to browse the local markets,
to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water
rafting, bungi jumping, micro lighting/ airplane or helicopter flights over the Falls, and to visit the Falls (own expense).
Overnight Cresta Sprayview hotel (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – B. Dinner own account)

DAY 22: VICTORIA FALLS
Tour ends after breakfast. (B)

GROUP SIZE: 4-16 clients.
FOOD & DRINKS: Breakfast included throughout. 14 Dinners included and 2 lunches.
VEHICLES: 4×4 Toyota land cruiser or similar with a music system and an off-road trailer.
STAFF: 1 guide