Trans Kalahari Adventure (21 Days)

Day 1 : Cape Town
Set against the majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers scenic, historic and cultural attractions. Depart for a full day peninsula tour. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak, we visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve, 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).
Overnight: Breakwater Lodge or similar accommodation.

Day 2 : Calvinia (Hantam region)
Departing Cape Town we pass through the picturesque Namaqualand region arriving in the historictown 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. (B)

Day 3 : Augrabies Falls National Park
Leaving the Little Karoo we head north to the Augrabies Falls National Park. 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. (B)

Day 4 & 5 : Kgalagadi Tranfrontier Park
Leaving Augrabies Falls National 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 maned Lion.
Overnight: Kgalagadi Restcamp chalets or similar accommodation. (B)

Day 6 & 7 : Fish River Canyon
Leaving the Kalahari region we head west and enter Namibia. We visit the Fish River Canyon, which is one of the largest and most awe inspiring canyons in the world.
Overnight: vogelstrausskluft Country Lodge or similar accomodation. (B)

Day 8 & 9 : Sesriem
Our journey takes us north through ever changing scenery to our accommodation located on the edge of the Namib Desert. Enjoy a sunset walk in the dunes surrounding our camp. 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 take a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. In the afternoo through the Sesriem Canyon.
Overnight: Desert Camp or similar. (B)

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 sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving,kayaking,hot air ballooning or scenic flights over the vast Namib Desert.
Overnight: Guest House / Hotel or similar accommodation. (B)

Day 12 : Damaraland / Twyfelfontein
We drive inland through the Damaraland region with its vast and rugged terrain.Its mountain ranges are intercepted by a wide gravel plains which run into sandy ,vegetated river beds and hot,dry valleys.We visit the Twyfelfontein area for walk to the Bushmen paintings / rock engravings as well as Organ pipes.
Overnight:Oase Garni Guesthouse or similar accommodation. (B)

Day 13 : Himba Visit / Etosha National Park
In the morning we visit the Himba tribe, a semi-nomadic tribe, living in scattered settlements throughout the region. They are characterized by their proud yet friendly stature and the women are noted for their unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and traditional dress. A few hours are spent learning more about these fascinating people. After our visit we proceed to Etosha National Park where we enjoy our first game drive.
Overnight: Etosha Restcamp Chalets or similar accommodation. (B)

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: Etosha Restcamp Chalets or similar accommodation. (B)

Day 15 & 16 : Okavango River
We enter the Caprivi Strip where we spend the night set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking the Okavango River. Enjoy sunset on the deck or a swim in the famous "river pool". The following day is free for optional excursions (own account) such as bird walks, game drives, mokoro excursions.
Overnight: Ngepi Camp or similar accommodation. (B)

Day 17 & 18 : Chobe River
Crossing into Botswana via the Zambezi River pontoon, we enter Botswana heading for Chobe National Park. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. We relax on a game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.Optional Game Drive(own account).
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar accommodation. (B)

Day 19 & 20 : Livingstone/ Victoria Falls
We travel across the Zambia (or Zimbabwe) border to Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. Days are 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, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter flights over the Falls, rhino walks, elephant back safaris, and to visit the Falls (own expense).
Overnight: Protea Hotel Livingstone or similar accommodation. (B)