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Africa 'Southern Africa Safari' 2011
The best safari in Africa is back, enquire now.
Though not luxury, it is very comfortable throughout with an amazing variety of activities, locations, accommodation... a real adventure.
Trip Overview | Trip 1 Itinerary Overview| Trip 2 Itinerary Overview |
Countries visited include: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, plus, Zambia and Angolia are NO COST optional excursions.
Dates |
Trip 1: FULLY BOOKED: Start: 02 September 2011 in Victoria Falls, Finish: 25 September 2011 in Windhoek
Trip 2: NOW AVAILABLE: Start 25 September 2011 in Windhoek, Finish 18 October 2011 in Victoria Falls |
Duration |
Trip 1: 24 days from Victoria Falls, 26 days from Australia
Trip 2: 24 days from Vic Falls, 25 days from Australia. |
Cost^ |
From Victoria Falls & Windhoek :
AUD $7,662
AUD$ 7,622 consists of "from Victoria Falls" price of AUD$6,995 paid in Australia, plus local payment* of USD$500 = Total AUD$7,662.
From Brisbane/Sydney:
AUD $11,032**
Cost consists of " from Victoria Falls " price of AUD$7,662 detailed above, plus flight costs at AUD$3,250 which includes all taxes and 1 nights 4 star hotel in Johannesburg at AUD$120 per person.
**NOTE: Air fare is an estimate. 2011airfares confirmed in September 2010. We expect a cheaper rate.
Back Track Local payment*:
For this safari we have a local payment which is a part of the overall cost of the safari. The local payment is to be paid in cash to the Safari Leader at the start of your safari in Victoria Falls. The Safari leader uses it to cover many daily expenses incurred on safari such as gamepark entrance fees, camping fees and food. Therefore, you total trip cost is staggered over 2 payments, one payment in Australia before departure as indicated and the local payment in US$ as indicated and which is paid in Africa. Your must bring your local payment cost in US$ cash, as this is the only currency that we can readily exchange while on safari.
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Tour Leaders |
Trip 1:Jim Drapes & Trish Pritchard plus 3 staff
Trip 2: Leader to be announced plus 3 staff |
Highlights |
Victoria Falls; the Okavango Delta; Chobe, Moremi and Savuti National Parks; venture further a field through Namibia; visiting Etosha National Park; Damaraland and one of the worlds great natural spectacles, the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Click here to view more detail about the Trip itinerary, or download our trip brochure. |
Grading |
Easy |
Group Size |
min. 12, max. 22, plus Tour Leader |
Trip Overview
We aim to offer an affordable African Holiday without compromising on comfort, but at the same time providing our fellow travellers the opportunity to experience everything that is the African bush. Part of that experience is in how we travel, where we travel and where we stay.
Where we stay
We have aimed to provide the right accommodation for the right location. There is no need to camp in cities, and we wont, but out in the wild there is no better way to really get the feel of the African bush than camping, and we will. Our camping nights have been carefully selected for their location to wildlife for good gameviewing and allcare has been taken to ensure that you will be comfortable and secure.
Variety is the spice of life. Throughout our safari we stay in a wonderful variety of accommodation from hotels, lodges, chalets, bungalows, comfortable portable tents and even on a houseboat
Hotels: In Johannesburg and Windhoek we stay in 4 star hotels with all the facilities you would expect at that standard.
Camping: On 4 nights we set up our own mobile camp with comfortable safari chairs, twin share roomy walk-in style tents that are kitted out with camp beds, thick foam mattresses and covers, warm doonas, plus thick African blankets, pillows, pillow slips and a tent light. All camp equipment is supplied, from knives, forks, and spoons to wine glasses. At all our camps we set up hot showers and sit down style toilets. Camping in the wilds of Africa is a never to be experience.
Nights camping in the wilds of Africa are great fun. At night, after a hearty meal, we always have a night campfire under the stars with a few cold drinks.
Lodges: Using the heading Lodge broadly groups a variety of local accommodation we utilise. We stay in thatched safari rooms at Kwazi Lodge, luxury National Park Chalets overlooking the floodlit waterholes in Etosha National Park, in desert bungalows at Desert camp in Namibia, a big Safari Lodge In Chobe and basic NP Chalets in Vic Falls and even our friend Basil's motel in the middle of the Namibian desert country. Our accommodation is always neat, clean, secure and well located.
How we travel
Transport: We travel in a specially constructed safari truck, The Beast , designed to carry passengers and crew in comfort. The truck has ample storage space for luggage, safari supplies and equipment. Theres plenty of room on board to spread out, plus eskies to keep drinks and snacks cool. The truck has soft, comfortable seating and is designed for excellent game viewing. It handles the road conditions perfectly and is a safe, reliable, well maintained vehicle. In Savuti and Moremi we use smaller, special purpose safari vehicles specifically designed to handle local conditions.
Meals: Nearly all meals are provided on this holiday. Our safari tucker consists of good wholesome, hearty meals and plenty of it. We have our own mobile bar which we set up each night on safari for dispensing gin and tonics (purely to prevent malaria of course). All drinks are at cost price and a bar tab is recorded and settled at the end of the safari. Soft drinks, wine, beers, spirits and mixers are carried.
Participation: We will have a dedicated supportive crew who will attend to all camp duties including the erection and taking down of tents, preparing all meals and cleaning up. However, on occasions we will be well and truly off the beaten track. On these occasions the crew would welcome any assistance to help the cook chop a few vegies.
The African Wildlife: Our safari will bring us into close proximity with wild animals. When viewing wild animals we will always be in secure vehicles. The wildlife and birdlife spotting will be superb. Our camp sites are all safe and secure and it is a never-to-be-forgotten experience and privilege to camp in the wilds of Africa. We will be camping in wildlife areas as highlighted in the itinerary. It is interesting to note that even in Victoria Falls and at Chobe Safari Lodge where we will be staying outside the Wildlife Reserve, you can still encounter elephants, baboons, crocs and monkeys along the roads near our accommodation.
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^Though we are not expecting any price increases from our suppliers, airline prices and/or taxes could increase. These increases will be added to our quoted holiday costs. |
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