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Desert and Delta 2008
19 days Cape Town to Livingstone
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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
An action-packed safari journeying through diverse landscapes, austerely beautiful desert, pounding Atlantic coastline, lush and prolific game parks, tranquil waterways and the thundering Victoria Falls. Experience all this by taking on a range of exhilarating adventure activities and game watching safaris that will pump you full of African adrenaline.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Multishare rooms (2 nts), participatory camping (16 nts)
Transportation: Overland truck, boat, mokoro (dugout canoe), walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Overland
Group Size: Maximum of 24 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $60 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | 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 | The 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 6-8 | Swakopmund | Sandwiched between the ocean and desert, the oasis town of Swakopmund is a paradise for adventure sport enthusiasts and there's plenty of good restaurants and bars. 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. | | Days 9-12 | Etosha National Park/Windhoek | Go on safari in the Etosha National Park, staying up late to spot nocturnal wildlife around the reserve's many waterholes. Get a taste of Germany in one of many taverns in Namibia's capital. | | 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 16-19 | Chobe National Park/Livingstone | 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. |
| | * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid.
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