Destination	Africa Tours
Duration	19 Days
Regions Included	Okavango Delta • Chobe National Park • Livingstone • Lusaka • Luangwa River • South Luangwa NP (optional) • Lake Malawi • Iringa • Dar es Salaam

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Itinerary

Day 1 Botswana - Palapye We depart Johannesburg heading north to Botswana. After border formalities we continue towards Palapye, previously know as Phalatswe, where we’ll spend our first night. Palapye is located on the banks of the Lotsane River. Day 2/3 Okavango Delta Our journey takes us through to Maun. We arrive in the afternoon where we leave our truck behind, board our planes, and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days. During our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is truly a spectacular and unforgettable experience. Day 4 Namibia - Caprivi National Park We leave the Delta behind us and cross into Namibia. We travel through the Caprivi National Park en-route to our destination beside the Zambezi River. The Caprivi National Park is home to 450 animal species. Animals travel freely across the border with Botswana where the Chobe National Park lies. We spend the night relaxing next to this river. Day 5 Botswana - Chobe National Park Today is a short drive back into Botswana to Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River. Apart from being the 2nd biggest National Park in Botswana, Chobe National Park is renowned for it’s high population of migratory elephants. The afternoon river cruise is included in the tour price and many people take the chance to go on the optional morning game drive the following morning. Optional Activities: Chobe Game Drive. Day 6/7/8 Zambia – Livingstone After crossing into Zambia by ferry, we arrive at our destination of Livingstone. This afternoon you have the opportunity to visit the Victoria Falls. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks. The next two days are spend relaxing and enjoying optional activities in Livingstone which offers many exciting alternatives. Optional Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Victoria Falls, Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion. Day 9/10 Lusaka - Luangwa River Leaving behind the excitement of Vic Falls we continue on our expedition. The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route. This area full of friendly locals and a walk along the river is a rewarding experience. Day 11/12 South Luangwa National Park Early in the morning we drive from the Luangwa River to the South Luangwa National Park where we spend two nights on the banks of the river. The second day is put aside for activities. You can choose between a morning or night game drive. On occasion, in the rainy season it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to reach South Luangwa NP, if this happens then an alternative itinerary will be chosen by the guide. Optional Activities: Game Drive, Night Drive and Game Walk in South Luangwa NP. Day 13 Malawi – Luwawa Forest Today we cross the Zambia-Malawi border after leaving South Luangwa National Park in the early morning. Heading north we enter the highlands of Malawi and spend the night at Luwawa Forest. There are some wonderful hikes in the area as well as other activities. Optional Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking. Day 14/15/16/17 Central & Northern Malawi Lake Malawi used to be called Lake Nyasa and is the southernmost of the Great Rift Valley lakes. We will spend the next couple of carefree days relaxing on the white sandy beaches. For the more adventurous there are endless leisure and water sport activities. Optional Activities: Scuba Diving, Parasailing, Windsurfing, Fishing, Canoeing, Horse Riding, Craft Shopping, Hiking and more. Day 18/19 Tanzania – Iringa - Dar es Salaam Today we make the border crossing out of Malawi. Leaving the lake behind us, we head for our first night in Tanzania, as we ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, we pass the vast tea plantations in the highlands to our camp outside Iringa. The next day we transit through Mikumi National Park to the historical port city of Dar es Salaam where your tour ends.

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Notes

Single Supplement R950 Local Payment USD$400

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Includes

MEALS: Breakfast x18, Lunch x19, Dinner x18

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Excludes

Meals and activities not specified