Nomad Africa Adventure Tours 2014

ATLANTICOCEAN

Cape Town

Sossusvlei Dunes

Namib Naukluft NP

Himba Tribes

SwakopmundWindhoek

Fish River Canyon

OkavangoDelta

Victoria Falls

Livingstone

Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg

Durban

Kruger NP

Vilanculos

BazarutoArchipelago

Antananarivo

Lusaka

South Luangwa

NP

INDIANOCEAN

Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar

NgorongoroCrater

Serengeti NP

Gorillas

Kampala

NairobiMasai Mara

Equator

Tropic of Capricorn

Lalibela

Addis Ababa

Cairo

EGYPT

Marrakesh

MOROCCO

Lilongwe

Dodoma

Maputo

Gaborone

Maseru

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Kilimanjaro NP

ATLANTICOCEAN

Cape Town

Sossusvlei Dunes

Namib Naukluft NP

Himba Tribes

SwakopmundWindhoek

Fish River Canyon

OkavangoDelta

Victoria Falls

Livingstone

Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg

Durban

Kruger NP

Vilanculos

BazarutoArchipelago

Antananarivo

Lusaka

South Luangwa

NP

INDIANOCEAN

Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar

NgorongoroCrater

Serengeti NP

Gorillas

Kampala

NairobiMasai Mara

Equator

Tropic of Capricorn

Lalibela

Addis Ababa

Cairo

EGYPT

Marrakesh

MOROCCO

Lilongwe

Dodoma

Maputo

Gaborone

Maseru

DRAKENSBER

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Kilimanjaro NP

Highlights of Africa

Cederberg Region

Cape Town

Garden Route Kruger National Park

Bazaruto Island

Victoria Falls

Lake Malawi

Zanzibar Island

Mount Kilimanjaro

Lalibela Church

Egyptian History

Marrakesh City

Masai TribeMasai Mara Reserve

Mountain Gorillas

Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

South Luangwa NP

Okavango Delta

Himba Tribe

Lemur

Namib Desert

ATLANTICOCEAN

Cape Town

Sossusvlei Dunes

Namib Naukluft NP

Himba Tribes

SwakopmundWindhoek

Fish River Canyon

OkavangoDelta

Victoria Falls

Livingstone

Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg

Durban

Kruger NP

Vilanculos

BazarutoArchipelago

Antananarivo

Lusaka

South Luangwa

NP

INDIANOCEAN

Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar

NgorongoroCrater

Serengeti NP

Gorillas

Kampala

NairobiMasai Mara

Equator

Tropic of Capricorn

Lalibela

Addis Ababa

Cairo

EGYPT

Marrakesh

MOROCCO

Lilongwe

Dodoma

Maputo

Gaborone

Maseru

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Kilimanjaro NP

Find your ideal tour

Southern AfricADays Tour Name TyPe Tour CoDe CouNTries VisiTeD PaGe

4 The Kruger Big 5 C & a NJJ, NAJJ South Africa 18

5 Best of Zimbabwe C & a NZZ, NAZZ Zimbabwe, South Africa 19

7 The Garden route - North & south C & a NCP, NPC, NACP, NAPC South Africa 20-21

7 swaziland & Kruger - North & south C & a NDJ, NJD, NADJ, NAJD South Africa, Swaziland 22-23

13 Garden route & Lesotho - North & south C & a NCD, NDC, NACD, NADC South Africa, Lesotho 24-25

15 Lesotho, swaziland & Kruger - North & south C & a NPJ, NJP, NAPJ, NAJP South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland 26-27

20 south african explorer - North & south C & a NCJ, NJC, NACJ, NAJC South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland 28-29

8 escape to mozambique C & a NMZ, NAMZ Mozambique 30

14 Discover mozambique C & a NJMJ, NAJMJ South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique 31

7 Desert explorer - North & south C NCS, NSC South Africa, Namibia 32

7 Desert explorer a NACS South Africa, Namibia 33

8 Delta & Chobe Trail - North & south C NWV, NVW Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 34

8 Delta & Chobe Trail a NAWV Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 35

12 Best of Namibia - North & south C NCW, NWC South Africa, Namibia 36

12 Namibian experience a NACW South Africa, Namibia 37

14 Desert & Delta - North & south C NSV, NVS Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 38

14 Desert & Delta a NASV Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 39

20 Cape Town to Victoria Falls a NACV South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 40-41

20 Cape Town to Victoria Falls - North & south C NCV, NVC South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 42-43

6 Botswana Highlights - North & south C & a NMV, NVM, NAMV, NAVM Botswana, Zimbabwe 44-45

8 okavango & Chobe Trail - North & south C & a NJV, NVJ, NAJV, NAVJ South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe 46-47

13 Delta, Chobe & Kruger C & a NJBK, NAJBK South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe 48

17 okavango, Zimbabwe & Kruger C & a NDVJ, NADVJ South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe 49

9 Best of Zimbabwe & Kruger C & a NZJJ, NAZJJ South Africa, Zimbabwe 50

19 Best of Zimbabwe & mozambique C & a NZJM, NAZJM South Africa, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mozambique 51

26 Four Country Trek C & a NCVZJ, NACVZJ South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 52-53

26 Cape to Kruger C & a NCVJ, NACVJ South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 54-55

36 Cape to Vic & mozambique C NCVM South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mozambique 56-57

42 southern Circle C NCC South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho 58-59

eAStern AfricA10 Zanzibar & serengeti Trek - North & south C & a NDN, NND, NADN, NAND Tanzania, Kenya 62-63

11 Vic Falls & malawi - North & south C & a NVD, NDV, NAVD, NADV Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania 64-65

21 east african adventure - North & south C & a NVN, NNV, NAVN, NANV Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya 66-67

4,7 Treasures of Tanzania, Discover Kenya C NTS, NMN Tanzania, Kenya 68

11 Best of Kenya & Tanzania C NNN Tanzania, Kenya 69

7 Gorilla encounter C & a NKK, NAKK Uganda 70

14 masai mara & Gorillas C & a NMG, NAMG Kenya, Uganda 71

Multi country & exotic AfricA19 Delta to Dar es salaam - North & south C & a NJZ, NZJ, NAJZ, NAZJ South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania 72-73

29 Johannesburg to Nairobi - North & south C & a NJN, NNJ, NAJN, NANJ South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya 74-75

35 east africa & Gorillas C & a NVMG, NAVMG Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda 76-77

42 Cape Town to Nairobi - North & south C & a NCN, NNC, NACN South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya 78-79

32 Cape Town to Dar es salaam - North C & a NCVD, NACVD South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania 80

56 Best of africa - North C & a NCMG, NACMG South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda 81

9 egyptian Nubian adventure a NENA Egypt 82

9 moroccan mosaic a NEMM Morocco 83

8 Kilimanjaro Trek C & a NMM, NAMK Tanzania 84

11 madagascar, ethiopia, Dive safari a NMAD, NETH, SADS Madagascar, Ethiopia, South Africa, Mozambique 85

C = Camping | a = Accommodated

About noMAdWhat does Nomad do? 2How do adventure Tours work? 3Why choose Nomad? 4,5small Groups 6share with us online / Transit - Journey to Johannesburg 7Vehicles & equipment 8-9Green seats 10Nomad african Trust 11Camping rates 12-13Pre & post tour services 13accommodated rates 14small Group rates / exotic africa rates 15

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If you dream of having an authentic African adventure, a Nomad tour is one of the best ways to achieve it. We organise and plan everything for you, leaving you free to relax and really enjoy your African experience.

What does Nomad do?

tourS And SAfAriSCamping and accommodated - What’s the difference?

Camping toursOn our Camping tours you will be staying in large, 2-man canvas tents (with built in mosquito net). You will put them up and take them down, and because of the design of the tents this is a very easy task that you will quickly master. Everyone receives a camp mattress for the duration of the tour. All you need to provide is your own sleeping bag and towel.

Single supplements are available on camping tours. This means that you do not share a tent (the guides will assist you with putting it up and taking it down) and when we stay in accommodation you will have a single room.

accommodated toursOur Accommodated tours combine all of the outdoors and adventure that the camping trips bring, with the main difference being that you sleep in a bed rather than a tent. All you need to bring is your own towel. This accommodation varies from place to place, making use of hotels, hostels, lodge style bungalows, chalets, permanent tented safari camps and traditional huts. If you are booking one of our accommodated tours alone you are required to pay the single supplement.

small Group ToursImagine double seats for everyone, window access and personalised attention from the guides for a surprisingly small additional cost. On average, Nomad Small Group departures are only about 15% more expensive than our regular departures. Launched in 2012, one of the unique features of the Nomad Small Group departures is that they are run on our standard vehicles. What this means is that the groups are limited to 12 passengers in a 24 seater vehicle. Read more about our Small Group tours on page 6.

FiT or independent TravellersOur specialised FIT department can pretty much cater to any requirement you may have and can assist you to put together the dream holiday of a lifetime, whatever your budget. Our extensive experience ensures we have access to most options and our size means we can secure fantastic rates.

Group or Charter ToursOur experience and expertise throughout Africa allows Nomad to be able to create unique group tours for any number of travellers. We regularly do this for both private individuals and companies. For these tours we offer a range of transport options from our standard Adventure Trucks, to minivans, 4x4’s and even trains and planes. From 2 star to 5, we do it all. Contact us to find out how surprisingly affordable a private tour can be.

Dive ToursIn 2010 Nomad Adventure Tours and Lutwala Dive combined efforts to create a selection of Southern African dive tours. The spirit of this was to provide diving focused travellers with sensational diving tours whilst still taking in the land based highlights that Africa has to offer.

Lutwala Dive brings PADI 5* IDC diving professionalism and extensive diving experience and training. This partnership results in both companies focusing on their strengths and providing guests with a truly once in a lifetime African dive tour.

With all our tours you will be looked after from the moment of departure to the moment the tour ends. Accommodation, travel, meals and diving organisation will be taken care of, leaving you to simply relax and get the most from your African experience. With a wide selection of optional activities, non diving family members or partners can be kept entertained and divers will have opportunities to immerse themselves in land based action as well as that under the water.

With several tour options available ranging from a handful of days through to epic adventures, Nomad and Lutwala are sure you will find a tour that suits you. We are happy to tailor tours to suit specific needs or wants and will happily create a tour that meets your desired level of accommodation, travel and involvement.

other ServiceSPre and Post Tour accommodationWe can recommend and book a number of hotels for you. These properties are usually very close to our departure/end points and will make planning your trip almost stress-free.

airport TransfersNomad also organizes airport transfers, which can be arranged before your tour or at the end of your tour.

TransitsOur Journey to Johannesburg transit is the cheapest way to get from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg. We’re not going to lie to you and tell you that this is the most epic adventure ever, it is merely a way to get from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg so that you can continue on to the Kruger National Park, Discover Mozambique or South African Explorer tours.

Day Tours Nomad also offers a carefully selected list of Day Tours in and around the major cities of Africa. See our website www.nomadtours.co.za for more details.

Dear Fellow TravellersWelcome to the new Nomad brochure. Thank you for taking the time to explore some of our travel options for 2014. Our website of course, covers everything we have on offer, so please take a look further online.

I am very pleased to announce that 2013 was a fantastic year for us and we can only thank our agents and clients from the bottom of our hearts for all the support. Not only did we break all previous records in terms of sales but, more importantly, we sent more people home, more happy, than ever!

As a result we have been able to extensively upgrade our already cutting edge fleet of vehicles and equipment.

Nomad has again expanded our area of operation to include Egypt and Morocco, taking the number of countries in Africa we operate in, to a record sixteen.

In addition, our FIT or Tailormade department has grown tremendously and we have expanded our services as a result. With this growth we have been able to capitalise on improved rates and continue to offer great value service to our clients across a broader range of services.

As a result of the increasing demand for our scheduled tour seats we have added 52 additional departures for our 2014 year which should take care of any availability concerns for the year.

So, all in all, Nomad is moving onwards and upwards and for that we are deeply grateful. I hope to be able to report the same again next year. From our side, we will continue to work hard to ensure that we continue to deliver the best value experiences available anywhere in Africa.

See you on the road!Alex RutherfordFounder and Managing Director of Nomad

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Travelling with Nomad means friendship, fun and adventure plus the security that group travel brings. Our unrivalled experience in Africa also ensures your holiday is well planned to make the most of our spectacular continent.

All Nomad adventures are ‘off the beaten track’ and the emphasis is on the journey, as well as the destination. Unexpected events are part of the package and often add to your real-Africa experience.

Who Should, And doeS, go on An Adventure tour?Adventure Tours are for people who have a zest for life and a lust for adventure. If you have an interest in people, places, animals and adventure, then these tours are for you.

Our groups come from all walks of life, and consist of various nationalities. Although there are often couples and groups of friends together, most travellers are single and the male-female mix generally works out equally.

Experience has shown us that our adventure trips are suitable for the majority of travellers from ages 16 to 65. However, we do accept children from 8 years and people older than 65 years because we believe age is a state of mind.

WhAt to expectEach day in Africa is new and exciting. A portion of the day is spent travelling from one place to another. The tours can cover large distances and include plenty of highlights. A typical day with us starts at sunrise, making the most of every minute. Lunches are normally informal affairs on the side of the road or at a local picnic spot. Evenings are spent socialising and relaxing at camp.

Our guides do most of the work, and your participation in camp chores is limited to taking turns to assist with washing-up duties, putting up and taking down your tent and loading your bags. We include a camp assistant on most tours.

Vegetarians are easily catered for and are always impressed by our varied menu. Our guides can produce miracles on a camp stove. Special dietary requirements can be met by special request.

Once you have booked with Nomad we will send you a Tour Dossier and a detailed Pre-Departure Information document.

At Nomad we design our tours to be as flexible as possible so you can experience Africa in your own way. You can customise your itinerary by mixing and matching the adventures we offer. Tell us what you want and we will make it happen for you.

hoW to decide Which tour:Often people who are not experienced with Africa and/or Adventure tours find the amount of information and choices confusing. To simplify matters we suggest the following :

Decide on whether you want to visit East or Southern Africa. Simply put, the South is ideal for first time visitors to Africa as it is generally an easier journey with better infrastructure, while East Africa requires a more “rough & ready” attitude. Check our highlights pages to help make your decision. Then decide

between camping or accommodated options and finally, the duration of your trip. One week, two weeks, three weeks or longer. Although Nomad offers over 100 different tours by following these steps your choices will be reduced to around 6 or 7 options.

WhAt’S included, WhAt’S not, And Why?Let’s face it, there is no such thing as an ‘all-inclusive tour’. There are always extra activities that you can do but at Nomad there are no hidden costs and you remain in control of your choices and finances.

WhAt’S included?Transport in our specialised vehicles, the services of two qualified guides, meals, accommodation, specified activities and most National Park fees.

WhAt’S not included?Visas, vaccinations, items of a personal nature, alcohol, drinks, snacks, activity packages and optional activities.

WhAt iS the Activity pAckAge (Ap) for?This is an optional additional payment that covers what we consider to be essential activities on our tours. Ideally, we would include all of these but not everyone can afford this. This payment is 100% transparent and is listed within the itinerary of the tour. If you cannot afford it, or do not want to do the AP, rest assured that your tour will remain uninterrupted and meals and the services of the guides will continue. All the itineraries in this brochure are written with the Activity Packages included.

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SociAl reSponSibilityGreen seatsNomad has developed “Green Seats” - You can choose to offset the carbon created on your tour by simply ticking a box on your booking form or by letting your agent know. Read more on page 10.

Nomad african TrustNomad constantly strives to “give back” to Africa. We are very aware of our impact on the environment and communities we visit. We have founded a non-profit Trust to preserve and uplift the people, places and animals of this continent. Read more about the Nomad African Trust on page 11.

Why choose Nomad?Choosing the right adventure company is important for the success of your visit to Africa. It can be the difference between the trip of a lifetime or a complete nightmare. Adventure companies are not all the same.

noMAd the coMpAnyour reputationWe pride ourselves on the consistently high quality of our service and product. The best endorsement for our tours is the feedback we receive from satisfied clients - around the world our reputation has been established by word of mouth and that’s the greatest compliment we could ask for! Please see our website www.nomadtours.co.za to view feedback from our previous travellers.

Nomad - market LeadersNomad is one of the largest adventure tour companies in Africa, with a long and productive history in the industry. We have been respected as a professional and legitimate operation for over 16 years:

3 Over 76 500 clients

3 More than 27 million kilometres covered. Averaging 2 million kilometres and over 650 tours a year – our experience is unrivalled.

3 More than 8400 tours run to date

3 130 loyal and dedicated staff

This makes us big enough to rely on, but small enough to care. No one invests more than we do into guides, trucks, equipment or infrastructure.

african operators are best!We are extremely proud to be 100% African owned and managed. Living and working every day in Africa means that our finger is directly on the pulse of the continent. This ensures you receive the best Africa has to offer. Every cent we earn is spent in Africa - creating jobs! By choosing Nomad you ensure that a large number of Africans are directly employed.

Vehicles & equipmentNomad has the newest and most modern fleet of vehicles around. Trucks are renewed on a regular basis. Our 38 Adventure Vehicles are amongst the finest ever built for this purpose. They are designed with safety in mind and we run a state-of-the-art workshop according to the highest standards. To this end, Nomad acquired 5 new replacement vehicles in 2013 and have 3 more scheduled for 2014.

Where is Nomad?Is your tour departing in Cape Town? Would you like to book a tour, ask questions or just say hello?

39 Corner Castle & Burg Street Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)21 426 5445 | Fax: +27 (0)21 422 1175 [email protected] | www.nomadtours.co.za

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our MiSSion StAteMentMost companies have a mission statement. For many, they are just words. Read below to see how Nomad lives and breathes its mission statement.

3 Quality of product & value for money

3 Responsibility & accountability

3 Fun & adventure

3 Integrity & honesty

3 Service Excellence & efficiency

3 Employment & opportunity

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Nomad’s story began over 17 years ago when Alex Rutherford, founder and owner of Nomad, undertook a trans-Africa expedition lasting almost a year. On that journey he encountered numerous companies offering trips to Africa. A void was noticed between strictly budget tours and the more upmarket operations. It was on that trip that the founding principle of Nomad was formed: Do it better and do it for less.

In those days we had one truck, 2 employees and one departure a month. Over the years we’ve grown to a fleet of around 38 vehicles, 130 staff and 50 scheduled departures a month all over Africa.

Our success rests on consistently maintaining high standards in all aspects of our operation, while still retaining the magic and passion that saw us grow so successfully. We have not forgotten the lessons learned in the early days. Still wholly independent, we remain owner-managed and operated ensuring passionate attention to quality tours every single day.

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Nomad GuidesThe success of any tour always depends heavily on the passion and commitment of the guides. It is with this in mind that we recruit, train and manage our crew to the highest standards. Nomad guides are known across Africa as great leaders, chefs and drivers by all who come into contact with them.

Tour operationsNomad has over 75 years collective experience ensuring we run exceptional tours that balance safety and reliability with fun and adventure, and deliver some of the best-value experiences available on the African continent.

noMAd – the tourSTour ChoicesWe offer the best variety of overland tours throughout Southern and East Africa. We cover 16 countries: South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Madagascar and introducing 2 new destinations, Egypt & Morocco. With our unique tour linking system, almost any combination of tours is possible. We have over 120 different route options available for you.

Tour PricesThere are no hidden costs in our tour prices; what you see is what you get. When you compare our prices, including any Activity Packages or local payments, Nomad is always the best value for money. We do not have food kitties as seen with other adventure tour operators.

Tour DurationsNomad offers tours ranging from 2 to 59 days in duration. This means that we cater to people with all types of requirements in terms of time and will have something for everyone, no matter what your constraints are.

Tour Dates Nomad runs over 650 tours a year. Most tours run weekly or twice monthly. Our availability means that there will almost certainly be a date suitable for you to travel on.

Tour DirectionsMost of Nomad’s tours run in a North or South direction or are Round Tours. This ensures we offer the best connections with regards to flights and tour extensions.

Guaranteed DeparturesMany of Nomad’s departures are guaranteed departures. The rest have a minimum of 4 clients required to confirm the tour. Fortunately, it is very rare that Nomad has to cancel bookings. Feel free to enquire about passengers booked when enquiring on any date.

Foreign Language ToursNomad has always been the premier foreign language tour operator. All our scheduled tours are conducted in English but on selected departures we offer a German (G) speaking crew member to act as translator.

Tour LinkingOur unique tour linking system enables clients to mix and match various tour options allowing you to shorten tours or add tours together to make trips more personalised and unique.

maximum PassengersUnlike a lot of competitors, all of our routes except the Cape to Vic Falls camping and Karoo, Kalahari & West Coast tours (maximum of 24 clients), have a maximum of 18 clients only. Our small groups have a maximum of 12.

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hoW to Spot A SMAll group tour...North AccommodatedTour code: NACJ

R19 950Sgl Supp: R3 450

Optional AP: R1 950

p Small Group: R24 950

Length: 20 days / 19 nights

Meals incl: B x 19, L x 15, D x 17

Start: Cape Town

End: Johannesburg

Frequency: Twice a month

Min / max people: 4 / 18

Min / max people (SG): 4 / 12

CODE START FINISH1418 06-Jan-14 25-Jan-14

1422 20-Jan-14 08-Feb-14

1426 G 03-Feb-14 22-Feb-14

1430 p 17-Feb-14 08-Mar-14

1434 03-Mar-14 22-Mar-14

1438 17-Mar-14 05-Apr-14

1442 G 31-Mar-14 19-Apr-14

1446 14-Apr-14 03-May-14

1450 p 28-Apr-14 17-May-14

1454 12-May-14 31-May-14

1458 G 26-May-14 14-Jun-14

1462 09-Jun-14 28-Jun-14

1466 23-Jun-14 12-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1470 p 07-Jul-14 26-Jul-14

1474 G 21-Jul-14 09-Aug-14

1478 04-Aug-14 23-Aug-14

1482 18-Aug-14 06-Sep-14

1486 01-Sep-14 20-Sep-14

1490 pG 15-Sep-14 04-Oct-14

1494 29-Sep-14 18-Oct-14

1498 13-Oct-14 01-Nov-14

1502 27-Oct-14 15-Nov-14

1506 G 10-Nov-14 29-Nov-14

1510 p 24-Nov-14 13-Dec-14

1514 08-Dec-14 27-Dec-14

1518 22-Dec-14 10-Jan-15

Imagine double seats for everyone, window access and personalised attention from the guides for a surprisingly small additional cost. On average, Nomad small group departures are only about 15% more expensive than our regular departures.

p indicates small Group tour date.

p indicates small Group tour price.

Nomad Small group departures are limited to a maximum of 12 passengers. The good news is that we operate these tours in our standard 24 seater Adventure Trucks. As we like to say, 12 people in a 12 seater vehicle is not a small group. Space is at a premium and a big advantage of small groups should be space and room to stretch out. 12 people in 24 seater offers all that and more. The other good news is that all our Small Group departures run on the same routes as our normal tours.

As we have been running these exact routes for the last 15 years, Nomad can assure you of a quality tour that represents the best these areas have to offer and excellent value for money, a cornerstone of all Nomad products. But the best news of all is that the Small Group tour prices are on average only 15% more expensive than regular departures, offering incredible value for money!

the folloWing routeS Are AvAilAble With SMAll group depArtureS:

Cape Town to Vic FallsOur premier tour represents some of the best touring opportunities in Africa. From desolate deserts, lush waterways in the Okavango Delta, to the deafening thunder of Victoria Falls, this trip has it all.

south african explorerWelcome to the Rainbow Nation! South Africa is rightly renowned as a world in one country. The highlights are too numerous to mention. Suffice to say, a trip to South Africa is one not to be forgotten easily.

Delta and Chobe TrailA short but dramatic tour of the highlights of Botswana. The winding waterways of the Okavango Delta are magical and the

game viewing in Chobe National Park is breathtaking. End the trip besides the majestic Victoria Falls.

Kruger National ParkOne of the world’s greatest parks, Kruger is world famous for good reason. Spectacular game viewing is topped off with the magnificent sights of the Panorama Route including the Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels.

mozambiqueThis tour combines the spectacular game viewing experiences available in the Kruger National Park, the breathtaking vistas of the Panorama Route and the fantastic beaches, snorkelling and diving of Mozambique. The Whale Shark encounters are unique.

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Day 1 Victoria Falls to Palapye / martinsdriftAfter an early departure from Victoria Falls, we drive south through Botswana to Palapye, where we will spend the night at a lively campsite. Optional activities: South African Meal / All Meals.

Day 2 Palapye / martinsdrift to JohannesburgAnother early departure, we enter into South Africa. Covering the next 450 – 550 km on sealed roads we should get to Johannesburg as early as possible, although we do not recommend booking onward flights or travel on this day.

This transit departs every Tuesday and Saturday.

Relaxing in our spacious tent

When we started Nomad back in the 1990’s it was rare to have any contact with our clients once they had travelled with us. Quite often past clients returned, years later, and did another tour, so we knew they had enjoyed the first one. Sometimes they sent us letters or postcards! Time has passed, we have always had feedback forms for clients, but once the trip is over most people are busy moving on to whatever comes next... back to work, another country, a volunteer placement, back to studies, back to retirement! So this is a reminder to please share those pictures, thoughts and videos before you get back to the real world again. Our guides appreciate it, we appreciate it and our past, present and future travellers appreciate it.

You will find Nomad on Tripadvisor, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Flickr and several other forums.

You probably looked Nomad up using one, or many, of these social networks before you travelled. All we ask is that when you have travelled with us that you please post some photos/video/thoughts with us and others. Mention our guides, they love getting feedback and let others know what to expect on a Nomad tour.

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Victoria Falls

Johannesburg

Pre & Post Hotel

South Camping

Tour code: NTVJ

R995Sgl Supp: N/A

Optional AP: N/A

p Small Group: N/A

Length: 2 days / 1 night

Meals incl: N/A

Starting point: Victoria Falls

Ending point: Johannesburg

Frequency: Twice a week


AccommodatedTour code: NATVJ

R1 150Sgl Supp: R150

Optional AP: N/A

p Small Group: N/A

Length: 2 days / 1 night

Meals incl: N/A

Starting point: Victoria Falls

Ending point: Johannesburg

Frequency: Twice a week


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East African Safari vehiclesNot all of our tours are operated on adventure vehicles. For some of our tours we use smaller safari vehicles, such as the ones pictured. These are able to travel on much rougher terrain than the larger trucks. Unlike the trucks these vehicles are not built for long distance travel, but they are ideal for game viewing.

At Nomad, we’re VERY passionate about our vehicles! They are amongst the finest in Africa. We have always been at the cutting edge of adventure vehicle design and our vehicles are constantly being upgraded and renovated to ensure they remain the best. We are happy to announce the acquisition of 5 new replacement trucks in 2013 and a scheduled purchase of three more replacement vehicles for 2014 ensuring the Nomad fleet leads the way into the future.

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Our workshop

Each truck is fitted with:

3 Freezers to keep food fresh in the African heat

3 Individual seats with seatbelts and ample leg-room

3 Overhead luggage racks

3 Lockers for your backpacks (±35cm sq, 80cm deep)

3 A safe for your valuables

3 A first aid kit is on hand for emergencies

3 Reading material (fiction & field guides), games and recreational gear to keep you well entertained

3 I-pod/MP3 player

3 Charging facilities for cameras, batteries etc

3 PA System

3 Kitchen and stove

3 Water tank

3 Cooler box

3 Table for food preparation & meals

3 Hand-dishwashing facilities

3 And much more

our equipMentSleeping under African stars on your comfortable foam mattress, in a 2-man large dome tent (with built in mosquito net), is the best way to experience the thrill of bush camping. Sitting on your camp chair around a roaring fire is the perfect way to end your day’s adventures.

our WorkShop - the bAckbone of noMAdThe Nomad workshop operates out of a state of the art specialised vehicle workshop. Our trucks are fully maintained and the bodies are lovingly built in our workshop. Your safety and comfort are our first priority. After all, most tours cover large distances and much time is spent in the trucks, more reason to ensure they are the best.

Tent storage

Accessible entrance

The rough road

The kitchen

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Seats & Lockers

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What is your Carbon Footprint all about? Carbon Dioxide (Co2) is a greenhouse gas that significantly contributes to global warming. To help combat the Co2 emissions generated on Nomad tours, The Nomad african Trust has developed a Carbon offset project to allow travellers to offset the Co2 their trip generates. Plant growth absorbs Co2 from the atmosphere and planting vegetation is a key and sustainable way to reduce unnaturally high atmospheric carbon levels caused by man. one of the best plants when it comes to carbon absorption is spekboom (commonly known as elephant’s Food).

How does it work? The Nomad African Trust administers all the funds collected and manages the project in conjunction with a number of planting partners. Clients can offset their trip’s carbon footprint by buying a “Green Seat” which results in the planting of Spekboom. Clients are then issued with an e-certificate with further information and verification details. This project not only reduces global warming but also benefits local ecosystems and communities by protecting the soil, reducing water loss, improving bio-diversity and generating employment.

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WhAt iS SpekbooM? Spekboom is an evergreen succulent shrub that can reach a height of 2,5m and occurs mainly in the South-Eastern Cape, especially around Baviaanskloof and the Addo Elephant National Park. It has enormous carbon storing capabilities and its capacity to offset harmful carbon emissions is equivalent to that of moist, subtropical forest. The use of Spekboom delivers the most value for money in carbon capturing terms, and it also has the most significant ecological benefits in terms of replenishing degraded areas.

OFFSET YOUR CARBON FOOTRiNT!

Images: Rhodes Restoration Research Group

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Nomad African Trust

“OUR VISION IS THAT OF A LAND, WHERE PEOPLE LIVE IN HARMONY WITH THE EARTH, AND ALL THE CREATURES

THAT LIVE UPON IT”.

The Nomad african Trust was established in 2008 by alexander rutherford, founder & owner of Nomad.

our aPProaCHIn deciding how to proceed with the vision of the Trust we had to determine how we were going to approach the multitude of challenges facing Africa every day. We came up with these guiding principles: PEOPLE, PLACES & ANIMALS.

To date we have been able to see positive results in our efforts and approach.

Our continuing aim is to obtain funding from players in the tourism industry and other related sectors, in order to help and protect the very people, places and animals that these parties earn their living from. As such we are able to provide focussed and specific help across these three fronts. Through this we have been able to effect real change by ensuring funding is spent in such a way so as to create permanent and long lasting benefits to

our beneficiaries.

PeoPLeMany organisations focus on uplifting through modernisation, education and the like. While these are noble efforts we believe without jobs these drives are bound to fail. And so it is that we continue to focus heavily on job creation and skills development. We also target basic human needs like food, shelter and health care which, in Africa, are all too often found wanting. Another focus on our drive is to continue to support and help uplift rural communities as we believe that the source of many of the problems facing Africa lie in the challenges facing these rural areas. Aside from funding projects undertaken by our beneficiaries in these rural communities, the Green Seats initiative, through our planting partners, creates long term employment for the communities

near the planting sites.

PLaCesInstead of the sole focus being on only the remote wild lands of Africa we tend to focus more on the urban environment and their immediate surroundings. Areas of successful tourism operations are for the most part already protected by their position in the spotlight. It is the lesser known places of Africa that often need the greatest help and exposure. We believe that diversity should remain one of the most treasured characteristics

of this beautiful planet.

aNimaLsAgain, a huge amount of focus is already placed on the select few animals that generate the most interest. Although we are involved in anti-poaching initiatives and the protection of these creatures, our objective is also to assist with some of the lesser known animals in dire need of help. Our intention is to get involved in the breeding programmes and relocation of these species to their natural habitats and to restore these various regions to their former glory. One way we have been able to contribute to habitat restoration is through the Green Seats initiative.

For more information please contact us on [email protected] or visit our website at www.nomadafricantrust.co.zaOUR BENEFICIARY PROJECTS:

www.capeleopard.org.za www.zisize.org www.magwavolunteers.wordpress.com www.edgeofafrica.com www.projectrhinokzn.org

www.nomadafricantrust.co.za

Founded in 2008, The Nomad African Trust is a

non-profit organisation that aims to preserve and

uplift the people, places and animals of this

magnificent continent.

Drawing heav i l y on Nomad’s knowledge,

experience and expertise in Africa, the Trust

intends providing assistance to deserving causes,

quickly and effectively.

Nomad has been approaching all its partners in

tourism to join us in furthering this cause. From

Agents and Clients to Operators and Suppliers,

we appeal to you all to support this drive and help

make a difference.

*In addition to the fixed beneficiary projects above, Nomad African Trust selects a Western Cape based N.P.O for every quarterly payment that is made. This ensures that we do our part to contribute to the upliftment of the communities directly surrounding and effected by our operation. 11

SOUTHERN AFRiCA: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Swaziland

DAYS CODE TOUR NAME START POINT END POINT PRICE AP SGL SUPPOPTIONAL

GREEN SEAT2 NTVJ Journey to Johannesburg V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 995 - - R 70

p 4 NJJ The Kruger B ig-5 Johannesburg Johannesburg R 4 950 R 990 - R 605 NZZ Best o f Z imbabwe Vic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 4 950 R 1 750 - R 906 NMV Botswana H igh l ights - Nor th Maun Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 5 950 R 2 950 R 700 R 506 NVM Botswana H igh l ights - South V ic tor ia Fa l l s Maun R 4 950 R 2 950 - R 507 NSC Deser t Exp lorer - South Swakopmund Cape Town R 5 750 R 600 R 210 R 90

p 7 NCS Deser t Exp lorer - Nor th Cape Town Swakopmund R 6 750 R 600 R 110 R 90p 7 NPC The Garden Route - South Por t E l i zabeth Cape Town R 5 450 R 470 R 220 R 60p 7 NCP The Garden Route - Nor th Cape Town Por t E l i zabeth R 5 450 R 470 R 220 R 60p 7 NJD Kruger & Swaz i land - South Johannesburg Durban R 5 450 R 1 380 R 50 R 80

7 NDJ Swaz i land & Kruger - Nor th Durban Johannesburg R 5 450 R 1 380 R 50 R 80p 8 NVJ Okavango & Chobe Tra i l - South V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 6 450 R 3 250 - R 100

8 NJV Okavango & Chobe Tra i l - Nor th Johannesburg V ic tor ia Fa l l s R 7 450 R 3 250 R 700 R 908 NVW Del ta & Chobe Tra i l - South V ic tor ia Fa l l s Windhoek R 6 950 R 2 950 R 300 R 90

p 8 NWV Del ta & Chobe Tra i l - Nor th Windhoek V ic tor ia Fa l l s R 7 950 R 2 950 R 300 R 908 NMZ Escape to Mozambique Maputo Maputo R 6 450 R 2 750 R 100 R 90

p 8 NDP Drakensberg , Lesotho & Addo - South Durban Por t E l i zabeth R 6 950 R 100 R 50 R 90p 8 NPD Addo, Lesotho & Drakensberg - Nor th Por t E l i zabeth Durban R 6 950 R 100 R 50 R 90

9 NCKC Karoo, Ka lahar i & West Coast Cape Town Cape Town R 6 450 R 2 450 - R 1109 NZJJ Best o f Z imbabwe & Kruger V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 9 900 R 2 740 - R 13012 NWC Best o f Namib ia - South Windhoek Cape Town R 9 250 R 950 R 420 R 14012 NCW Best o f Namib ia - Nor th Cape Town Windhoek R 10 750 R 950 R 220 R 14013 NDC Lesotho & Garden Route - South Durban Cape Town R 9 950 R 570 R 220 R 110

p 13 NCD Garden Route & Lesotho - Nor th Cape Town Durban R 9 950 R 570 R 220 R 120p 13 NJBK Del ta , Chobe & Kruger Johannesburg Johannesburg R 13 395 R 4 240 R 700 R 180p 13 NJVJ Water fa l l s & Wi ld l i fe Johannesburg Johannesburg R 12 400 R 5 000 R 700 R 160

14 NVS Deser t & De l ta - South V ic tor ia Fa l l s Swakopmund R 9 250 R 3 300 R 710 R 14014 NSV Deser t & De l ta - Nor th Swakopmund Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 10 750 R 3 300 R 610 R 140

p 14 NJMJ Discover Mozambique Johannesburg Johannesburg R 11 950 R 2 950 R 100 R 150p 15 NJP Kruger, Swaz i land & Lesotho - South Johannesburg Por t E l i zabeth R 10 950 R 1 480 R 300 R 150p 15 NPJ Lesotho , Swaz i land & Kruger - Nor th Por t E l i zabeth Johannesburg R 10 950 R 1 480 R 300 R 150

17 NDVJ Okavango, Z imbabwe & Kruger Johannesburg Johannesburg R 17 350 R 5 990 R 700 R 21019 NZJM Best o f Z imbabwe & Mozambique V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 16 900 R 4 700 R 100 R 220

p 20 NVC Vic tor ia Fa l l s to Cape Town - South V ic tor ia Fa l l s Cape Town R 11 950 R 3 900 R 920 R 20020 NCV Cape Town to V ic tor ia Fa l l s - Nor th Cape Town Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 13 950 R 3 900 R 720 R 21020 NJC South Af r ican Exp lorer - South Johannesburg Cape Town R 13 950 R 1 950 R 520 R 18020 NCJ South Af r ican Exp lorer - Nor th Cape Town Johannesburg R 13 950 R 1 950 R 520 R 180

p 25 NVSA Best o f Z imbabwe & South Af r ica V ic tor ia Fa l l s Cape Town R 18 900 R 3 700 R 520 R 250p 26 NCVJ Cape to Kruger Cape Town Johannesburg R 19 895 R 4 890 R 720 R 300

26 NCVZJ Four Count r y Trek Cape Town Johannesburg R 18 900 R 5 650 R 720 R 28036 NCVM Cape to V ic & Mozambique Cape Town Johannesburg R 26 895 R 6 850 R 820 R 39042 NCC Southern C i rcle Cape Town Cape Town R 28 895 R 5 850 R 1 240 R 420

EAST AFRiCA: Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda


GREEN SEAT4 NMN Discover Kenya* Na i rob i Na i rob i R 7 950 R 250 - R 507 NTS Treasures o f Tanzan ia* Na i rob i Na i rob i R 6 950 R 7 700 - R 507 NKK Gor i l la Encounter Kampala Kampala R 6 850 R 750 - R 708 NMM Ki l imanjaro Trek - Machame* Mosh i Mosh i R 8 750 R 7 350 R 810 R 4010 NND Serenget i & Zanz ibar Trek - South Na i rob i Dar es Sa laam R 10 450 R 7 850 R 880 R 7010 NDN Zanz ibar & Serenget i Trek - Nor th Dar es Sa laam Nai rob i R 10 950 R 7 850 R 880 R 7011 NDV Malawi & V ic Fa l l s - South Dar es Sa laam Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 8 950 R 1 350 - R 14011 NVD Vic Fa l l s & Malawi - Nor th V ic tor ia Fa l l s Dar es Sa laam R 9 550 R 1 350 - R 14011 NNN Best o f Kenya & Tanzan ia* Na i rob i Na i rob i R 11 950 R 7 950 R 330 R 10014 NMG Masa i Mara & Gor i l las* Na i rob i Na i rob i R 9 450 R 5 700 - R 14021 NNV East A f r ican Adventure - South Na i rob i V ic tor ia Fa l l s R 11 750 R 4 950 R 880 R 19021 NVN East A f r ican Adventure - Nor th V ic tor ia Fa l l s Na i rob i R 12 950 R 4 950 R 880 R 190

2014 RANd RACk RATESVal id f rom 01 January 2014 to 31 December 2014

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GREEN SEATS: An initiative by Nomad Tours that allows clients to travel responsibly in Africa and to offset their carbon foot-print. If you would like to help make Africa Greener, simply choose the appropriate box on your booking form and we will take care of the rest. (Optional)

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Every effort has been made to ensure that all information on this price list is accurate and valid for the period 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2014. Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC will however not be bound to any information / price that contains an inadvertent and / or obvious error. If a mistake occurs in any advertisement or if a price increase has occured to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC, we underake to all reasonable steps to inform the client / customer of the correct details. It is also the client / customer's responsiblity to contact our offices to confirm the latest updated prices before making a reservation.

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GREEN SEATp 19 NJZ Del ta to Dar es Sa laam - Nor th Johannesburg Dar es Sa laam R 17 000 R 4 600 R 700 R 210

20 NZJ Dar es Sa laam to De l ta - South Dar es Sa laam Johannesburg R 15 400 R 4 600 - R 220p 29 NJN Johannesburg to Na i rob i - Nor th Johannesburg Nai rob i R 20 400 R 8 200 R 1 580 R 270

30 NNJ Nai rob i to Johannesburg - South Na i rob i Johannesburg R 18 200 R 8 200 R 880 R 28032 NDVC Dar es Sa laam to Cape Town - South Dar es Sa laam Cape Town R 20 900 R 5 250 R 920 R 33032 NCVD Cape Town to Dar es Sa laam - Nor th Cape Town Dar es Sa laam R 23 500 R 5 250 R 720 R 33035 NVMG East A f r ica & Gor i l las * V ic tor ia Fa l l s Na i rob i R 22 400 R 10 650 R 880 R 330

p 42 NNC Nai rob i to Cape Town - South Nai rob i Cape Town R 23 700 R 8 850 R 1 800 R 38042 NCN Cape Town to Na i rob i - Nor th Cape Town Nai rob i R 26 900 R 8 850 R 1 600 R 380

p 43 NJMG Del ta to Gor i l las - Nor th* Johannesburg Nai rob i R 29 850 R 13 900 R 1 580 R 38047 NMGJ Gor i l las to the De l ta - South* Na i rob i Johannesburg R 27 650 R 13 900 R 880 R 39056 NCMG Best o f A f r ica - Nor th* Cape Town Nai rob i R 36 350 R 14 550 R 1 600 R 50059 NMGC Best o f A f r ica - South* Na i rob i Cape Town R 33 150 R 14 550 R 1 800 R 500

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Airport trAnSferSSTART/END POINT PRICE PP

arusha airport to meserani oasis or L'oasis R 410

arusha airport to meru View Lodge R 650

arusha to marangu (private transfer) R 1 600

arusha to moshi (private transfer) R 1 160

antananarivo R 150

Cape Town international (CPT) R 290

Dar es salaam int. (Dar) to Kipepeo Village R 590

Durban international airport (Dur) shuttle R 170

Jomo Kenyatta international (NBo) to sentrim Boulevard Hotel R 380

Jomo Kenyatta international (NBo) to arusha (shuttle) R 640

Jomo Kenyatta international (NBo) to moshi (shuttle) R 710

Kampala / entebbe (eBB) to silversprings Hotel R 550

Kilimanjaro airport (Jro) to arusha (private transfer) R 750

Kilimanjaro airport (Jro) to moshi (private transfer) R 750

Kilimanjaro airport (Jro) to marangu (private transfer) R 1 100

Livingstone (LVi) airport to Zambezi Waterfront R 200

maputo airport to Casa Lisa (1 - 4 pax) R 990

START/END POINT PRICE PP

maun airport to sitatunga R 350

moshi to marangu Hotel R 520

or Tambo international (JNB) shuttle - No pre-booking required Free

or Tambo international (JNB) (1 pax) R 360

or Tambo international (JNB) (2 or more pax) R 240

Port elizabeth (PLZ) R 190

Victoria Falls international (VFa) to Hotel or Lodge R 190

Victoria Falls international (VFa) to Livingstone international R 280

swakopmund-stop over- Windhoek international (WHD) R 630

Walvis Bay (WVB) to swakopmund R 320

Windhoek City Centre to swakopmund R 390

Windhoek City Centre to swakopmund (Private transfer) R 4 250

Windhoek international (WHD) to Windhoek Hotel or Lodge R 300

Zanzibar international to stone Town R 290

Zanzibar international to Nungwi (rate per car 1 client) R 750

Zanzibar international to Nungwi (rate per car 2 clients) R 410

Zanzibar seaport to City Centre R 230

pre & poSt tour AccoMModAtionCITY SUPPLIER RATE ROOM PRICE ROOM PRICE PP

arusha Meru View Lodge B&B Single R 1 050 Double / Twin R 680

antananarivo IC Hotel B&B Single R 800 Double / Twin R 470

Cape Town Cape Sun B&B Single R 1 110 Double / Twin R 680

Dar es salaam Kipepeo Beach Village B&B Single R 820 Double / Twin R 570

Durban Garden Court South Beach Hotel B&B Single R 700 Double / Twin R 420

Johannesburg Garden Court OR Tambo International B&B Single R 850 Double / Twin R 510

Kampala Silversprings Hotel B&B Single R 1 050 Double / Twin R 610

maputo Casa Lisa B&B Single R 780 Double / Twin R 460

maun Sitatunga Camp B&B Single R 650 Double / Twin R 390

moshi Keys Hotel (Machame Route) B&B Single R 580 Double / Twin R 480

marangu Marangu Hotel (Marangu Route) B&B Single R 930 Double / Twin R 650

Nairobi Sentrim Boulevard B&B Single R 1 110 Double / Twin R 760

Port elizabeth Kings Beach Hotel B&B Single R 995 Double / Twin R 560

swakopmund Amanpuri Guesthouse B&B Single R 440 Double / Twin R 330

swakopmund Eberwein B&B Single R 840 Double / Twin R 630

Windhoek Arebbusch Lodge Standard Single R 580 Double / Twin R 390

Windhoek Arebbusch Lodge Luxury Single R 800 Double / Twin R 540

Livingstone Zambezi Waterfront B&B Single R 1 490 Double / Twin R 980

Zanzibar Oceanview Resort (Stone Town) B&B Single R 830 Double / Twin R 510

Zanzibar Amaan Bungalows (Nungwi) B&B Single R 670 Double / Twin R 480

Victoria Falls Elephant Hills B&B Single R 1 700 Double / Twin R 990

Victoria Falls Adventure Lodge B&B Single R 810 Double / Twin R 510

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2014 Accommodated Tours Rand Rack Rates

p = Small group tours. All tours with the p are available in a small group departure (max 12 pax). Refer to the small tours price sheet (page 15) for these prices.

GREEN SEATS: An initiative by Nomad Tours that allows clients to travel responsibly in Africa and to offset their carbon foot-print. If you would like to help make Africa Greener, simply choose the appropriate box on your booking form and we will take care of the rest. (Optional)

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MakingAfrica GreenerSOUTHERN AFRiCA: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Swaziland


GREEN SEAT2 NATVJ Journey to Johannesburg V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 1 150 - R 150 R 60

p 4 NAJJ Class ic Kruger B ig-5 Johannesburg Johannesburg R 6 450 R 990 R 800 R 705 NAZZ Best o f Z imbabwe Vic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 6 750 R 1 750 R 1 330 R 90

p 6 NAMV Botswana H igh l ights - Nor th Maun Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 6 950 R 9 000 R 3 190 R 506 NAVM Botswana H igh l ights - South V ic tor ia Fa l l s Maun R 5 950 R 9 000 R 2 440 R 50

p 7 NAPC The Garden Route - South Por t E l i zabeth Cape Town R 8 750 R 470 R 1 280 R 60p 7 NACP The Garden Route - Nor th Cape Town Por t E l i zabeth R 8 750 R 470 R 1 280 R 60p 7 NAJD Kruger & Swaz i land - South Johannesburg Durban R 9 950 R 1 380 R 860 R 80p 7 NADJ Swaz i land & Kruger - Nor th Durban Johannesburg R 9 950 R 1 380 R 860 R 80p 7 NACS Deser t Exp lorer Cape Town Swakopmund R 11 750 R 600 R 700 R 100p 8 NAWV Del ta & Chobe Tra i l Windhoek V ic tor ia Fa l l s R 8 850 R 9 000 R 3 430 R 90

8 NAVJ Okavango & Chobe Tra i l - South V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 6 950 R 9 300 R 3 060 R 100p 8 NAJV Okavango & Chobe Tra i l - Nor th Johannesburg V ic tor ia Fa l l s R 7 950 R 9 300 R 3 590 R 90p 8 NADP Drakensberg , Lesotho & Addo - South Durban Por t E l i zabeth R 9 450 R 100 R 1 190 R 90p 8 NAPD Addo, Lesotho & Drakensberg - Nor th Por t E l i zabeth Durban R 9 450 R 100 R 1 190 R 90p 8 NAMZ Escape to Mozambique Maputo Maputo R 8 450 R 4 050 R 1 010 R 90p 9 NAZJJ Best o f Z imbabwe & Kruger V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 13 200 R 2 740 R 2 130 R 130p 12 NACW Namib ian Exper ience Cape Town Windhoek R 16 450 R 950 R 1 190 R 140p 13 NAJBK Del ta , Chobe & Kruger Johannesburg Johannesburg R 15 550 R 10 290 R 4 540 R 180p 13 NADC Lesotho & Garden Route - South Durban Cape Town R 13 950 R 570 R 1 950 R 110p 13 NACD Garden Route & Lesotho - Nor th Cape Town Durban R 13 950 R 570 R 1 950 R 120p 13 NAJVJ Water fa l l s & Wi ld l i fe Johannesburg Johannesburg R 14 700 R 11 050 R 4 920 R 160p 14 NASV Deser t & De l ta Swakopmund Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 14 450 R 9 350 R 4 180 R 140p 14 NAWJ Del ta & Kruger Windhoek Johannesburg R 16 450 R 9 990 R 4 380 R 180p 14 NAJMJ Mozambique in Comfor t Johannesburg Johannesburg R 14 750 R 4 250 R 2 250 R 150p 15 NAJP Kruger, Swaz i land & Lesotho - South Johannesburg Por t E l i zabeth R 15 450 R 1 480 R 2 320 R 150p 15 NAPJ Lesotho , Swaz i land & Kruger - Nor th Por t E l i zabeth Johannesburg R 15 450 R 1 480 R 2 320 R 150p 17 NADVJ Okavango, Z imbabwe & Kruger Johannesburg Johannesburg R 21 150 R 12 040 R 5 720 R 210p 19 NAZJM Best o f Z imbabwe & Mozambique V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 21 500 R 6 000 R 3 580 R 220p 20 NACV Cape Town to V ic tor ia Fa l l s Cape Town Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 23 950 R 9 950 R 4 880 R 220p 20 NAJC South Af r ican Exp lorer - South Johannesburg Cape Town R 19 950 R 1 950 R 3 450 R 180p 20 NACJ South Af r ican Exp lorer - Nor th Cape Town Johannesburg R 19 950 R 1 950 R 3 450 R 180p 25 NAVSA Best o f Z imbabwe & South Af r ica V ic tor ia Fa l l s Cape Town R 26 700 R 3 700 R 4 780 R 250p 26 NACVZJ Four Count r y Trek Cape Town Johannesburg R 30 700 R 11 700 R 6 210 R 290p 26 NACVJ Cape to Kruger Cape Town Johannesburg R 31 550 R 10 940 R 5 830 R 310

EAST AFRiCA: Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda


GREEN SEAT7 NAKK Gor i l la Encounter Kampala Kampala R 9 450 R 750 R 780 R 708 NAMK Ki l imanjaro Trek - Marangu* Marangu Marangu R 10 550 R 7 350 R 810 R 4010 NAND Serenget i & Zanz ibar Trek - South Na i rob i Dar es Sa laam R 10 950 R 7 850 R 2 010 R 9010 NADN Zanz ibar & Serenget i Trek - Nor th Dar es Sa laam Nai rob i R 11 950 R 7 850 R 2 010 R 7011 NADV Malawi & V ic Fa l l s - South Dar es Sa laam Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 10 950 R 1 350 R 1 210 R 14011 NAVD Vic Fa l l s & Malawi - Nor th V ic tor ia Fa l l s Dar es Sa laam R 12 450 R 1 350 R 1 210 R 14014 NAMG Masa i Mara & Gor i l las* Na i rob i Na i rob i R 12 450 R 6 200 R 1 780 R 14021 NANV East A f r ican Adventure - South Na i rob i V ic tor ia Fa l l s R 15 450 R 4 950 R 3 450 R 19021 NAVN East A f r ican Adventure - Nor th V ic tor ia Fa l l s Na i rob i R 17 450 R 4 950 R 3 450 R 190

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GREEN SEATp 19 NAJZ Del ta to Dar es Sa laam - Nor th Johannesburg Dar es Sa laam R 20 400 R 10 650 R 4 800 R 200

20 NAZJ Dar es Sa laam to De l ta - South Dar es Sa laam Johannesburg R 17 900 R 10 650 R 4 270 R 220p 29 NAJN Johannesburg to Na i rob i - Nor th Johannesburg Nai rob i R 25 400 R 14 250 R 7 040 R 270

30 NANJ Nai rob i to Johannesburg - South Na i rob i Johannesburg R 22 400 R 14 250 R 6 510 R 280p 32 NACVD Cape Town to Dar es Sa laam Cape Town Dar es Sa laam R 36 400 R 11 300 R 6 090 R 340

35 NAVMG East A f r ica & Gor i l las * V ic tor ia Fa l l s Na i rob i R 29 900 R 11 150 R 5 230 R 330p 42 NACN Cape Town to Na i rob i Cape Town Nai rob i R 41 400 R 14 900 R 8 330 R 400p 43 NAJMG Del ta to Gor i l las* Johannesburg Nai rob i R 37 850 R 20 450 R 8 820 R 380p 56 NACMG Best o f A f r ica - Nor th* Cape Town Nai rob i R 53 850 R 21 100 R 10 110 R 510


Every effort has been made to ensure that all information on this price list is accurate and valid for the period 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2014. Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC will however not be bound to any information / price that contains an inadvertent and / or obvious error. If a mistake occurs in any advertisement or if a price increase has occured to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC, we underake to all reasonable steps to inform the client / customer of the correct details. It is also the client / customer's responsiblity to contact our offices to confirm the latest updated prices before making a reservation.

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2014 Small Group Tours PricesNomad Small Group departures are run with a maximum of 12 clients.

Small group dates are identified by the (p ) on the date sheets. Where you see the (p ) next to a departure date, the small group rate will be charged.

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GREEN SEAT4 NAJJ Class ic Kruger B ig-5 Johannesburg Johannesburg R 6 950 R 990 R 800 R 706 NAMV Botswana H igh l ights - Nor th Maun Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 8 650 R 9 000 R 3 190 R 507 NAPC The Garden Route - South Por t E l i zabeth Cape Town R 10 950 R 470 R 1 280 R 607 NACP The Garden Route - Nor th Cape Town Por t E l i zabeth R 10 950 R 470 R 1 280 R 607 NAJD Kruger & Swaz i land - South Johannesburg Durban R 12 450 R 1 380 R 860 R 807 NADJ Swaz i land & Kruger - Nor th Durban Johannesburg R 12 450 R 1 380 R 860 R 807 NACS Deser t Exp lorer Cape Town Swakopmund R 14 650 R 600 R 700 R 1008 NAWV Del ta & Chobe Tra i l - Nor th Windhoek V ic tor ia Fa l l s R 11 150 R 9 000 R 3 430 R 908 NAJV Okavango & Chobe Tra i l - Nor th Johannesburg V ic tor ia Fa l l s R 9 950 R 9 300 R 3 590 R 908 NADP Drakensberg , Lesotho & Addo - South Durban Por t E l i zabeth R 11 850 R 100 R 1 190 R 908 NAPD Addo, Lesotho & Drakensberg - Nor th Por t E l i zabeth Durban R 11 850 R 100 R 1 190 R 908 NAMZ Escape to Mozambique Maputo Maputo R 10 550 R 4 050 R 1 010 R 909 NAZJJ Best o f Z imbabwe & Kruger V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 13 700 R 2 740 R 2 130 R 130

12 NACW Best o f Namib ia - Nor th Cape Town Windhoek R 20 550 R 950 R 1 190 R 14013 NAJBK Del ta , Chobe & Kruger Johannesburg Johannesburg R 18 050 R 10 290 R 4 540 R 18013 NADC Lesotho & Garden Route - South Durban Cape Town R 17 450 R 570 R 1 950 R 11013 NACD Garden Route & Lesotho - Nor th Cape Town Durban R 17 450 R 570 R 1 950 R 12013 NAJVJ Water fa l l s & Wi ld l i fe Johannesburg Johannesburg R 16 700 R 11 050 R 4 920 R 16014 NASV Deser t & De l ta - South Swakopmund Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 17 950 R 9 350 R 4 180 R 14014 NAWJ Del ta & Kruger Windhoek Johannesburg R 19 250 R 9 990 R 4 380 R 18014 NAJMJ Mozambique in Comfor t Johannesburg Johannesburg R 18 450 R 4 250 R 2 250 R 15015 NAJP Kruger, Swaz i land & Lesotho - South Johannesburg Por t E l i zabeth R 19 350 R 1 480 R 2 320 R 15015 NAPJ Lesotho , Swaz i land & Kruger - Nor th Por t E l i zabeth Johannesburg R 19 350 R 1 480 R 2 320 R 15017 NADVJ Okavango, Z imbabwe & Kruger Johannesburg Johannesburg R 23 650 R 12 040 R 5 720 R 21019 NAZJM Best o f Z imbabwe & Mozambique V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 25 200 R 6 000 R 3 580 R 22019 NAJZ Del ta to Dar es Sa laam - Nor th Johannesburg Dar es Sa laam R 22 400 R 10 650 R 4 800 R 20020 NACV Cape Town to V ic tor ia Fa l l s Cape Town Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 29 950 R 9 950 R 4 880 R 22020 NAJC South Af r ican Exp lorer - South Johannesburg Cape Town R 24 950 R 1 950 R 3 450 R 18020 NACJ South Af r ican Exp lorer - Nor th Cape Town Johannesburg R 24 950 R 1 950 R 3 450 R 18025 NAVSA Best o f Z imbabwe & South Af r ica V ic tor ia Fa l l s Cape Town R 31 700 R 3 700 R 4 780 R 25026 NACVZJ Four Count r y Trek Cape Town Johannesburg R 36 700 R 11 700 R 6 210 R 29026 NACVJ Cape to Kruger Cape Town Johannesburg R 38 050 R 10 940 R 5 830 R 31029 NAJN Johannesburg to Na i rob i Johannesburg Nai rob i R 27 400 R 14 250 R 7 040 R 27032 NACVD Cape Town to Dar es Sa laam Cape Town Dar es Sa laam R 42 400 R 11 300 R 6 090 R 34042 NACN Cape Town to Na i rob i Cape Town Nai rob i R 47 400 R 14 900 R 8 330 R 40043 NAJMG Del ta to Gor i l las* Johannesburg Nai rob i R 39 850 R 20 450 R 8 820 R 38056 NACMG Best o f A f r ica* Cape Town Nai rob i R 59 850 R 21 100 R 10 110 R 510

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OPTIONAL GREEN SEAT

4 NJJ Class ic Kruger B ig-5 Johannesburg Johannesburg R 6 150 R 990 - R 606 NMV Botswana H igh l ights - Nor th Maun Vic tor ia Fa l l s R 7 450 R 2 950 R 700 R 507 NPC The Garden Route - South Por t E l i zabeth Cape Town R 6 850 R 470 R 220 R 607 NCP The Garden Route - Nor th Cape Town Por t E l i zabeth R 6 850 R 470 R 220 R 607 NJD Kruger & Swaz i land - South Johannesburg Durban R 6 850 R 1 380 R 50 R 807 NDJ Swaz i land & Kruger - Nor th Durban Johannesburg R 6 850 R 1 380 R 50 R 808 NJV Okavango & Chobe Tra i l - Nor th Johannesburg V ic tor ia Fa l l s R 9 350 R 3 250 R 700 R 908 NDP Drakensberg , Lesotho & Addo - South Durban Por t E l i zabeth R 8 650 R 100 R 50 R 908 NPD Addo, Lesotho & Drakensberg - Nor th Por t E l i zabeth Durban R 8 650 R 100 R 50 R 908 NMZ Escape to Mozambique Maputo Maputo R 8 150 R 2 750 R 100 R 909 NZJJ Best o f Z imbabwe & Kruger V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 11 100 R 2 740 - R 130

13 NJBK Del ta , Chobe & Kruger Johannesburg Johannesburg R 16 495 R 4 240 R 700 R 18013 NDC Lesotho & Garden Route - South Durban Cape Town R 12 450 R 570 R 220 R 11013 NCD Garden Route & Lesotho - Nor th Cape Town Durban R 12 450 R 570 R 220 R 12013 NJVJ Water fa l l s & Wi ld l i fe Johannesburg Johannesburg R 14 300 R 5 000 R 700 R 16014 NJMJ Discover Mozambique Johannesburg Johannesburg R 14 950 R 2 950 R 100 R 15015 NJP Kruger, Swaz i land & Lesotho - South Johannesburg Por t E l i zabeth R 13 650 R 1 480 R 300 R 15015 NPJ Lesotho , Swaz i land & Kruger - Nor th Por t E l i zabeth Johannesburg R 13 650 R 1 480 R 300 R 15017 NDVJ Okavango, Z imbabwe & Kruger Johannesburg Johannesburg R 20 450 R 5 990 R 700 R 21019 NZJM Best o f Z imbabwe & Mozambique V ic tor ia Fa l l s Johannesburg R 19 900 R 4 700 R 100 R 22019 NJZ Del ta to Dar es Sa laam Johannesburg Dar es Sa laam R 18 900 R 4 600 R 700 R 21020 NJC South Af r ican Exp lorer - South Johannesburg Cape Town R 17 450 R 1 950 R 520 R 18020 NCJ South Af r ican Exp lorer - Nor th Cape Town Johannesburg R 17 450 R 1 950 R 520 R 18025 NVSA Best o f Z imbabwe & South Af r ica V ic tor ia Fa l l s Cape Town R 22 400 R 3 700 R 520 R 25026 NCVJ Cape to Kruger Cape Town Johannesburg R 21 095 R 4 890 R 720 R 30029 NJN Johannesburg to Na i rob i Johannesburg Nai rob i R 22 300 R 8 200 R 1 580 R 27036 NCVM Cape to V ic & Mozambique Cape Town Johannesburg R 29 895 R 6 850 R 820 R 39042 NCC Southern C i rcle Cape Town Cape Town R 32 395 R 5 850 R 1 240 R 42043 NJMG East A f r ica & Gor i l las* Johannesburg Nai rob i R 31 750 R 13 900 R 1 580 R 380


GREEN SEAT9 NENA Egypt ian Nub ian Adventure Ca i ro Ca i ro R 8 950 - R 1 950 R 409 NEMM Moroccan Mosa ic Marrakesh Marrakesh R 11 950 - R 2 150 R 50


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2014 Exotic Africa Tours Rand Rack Rates

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Tropic of Capricorn

ATLANTICOCEAN

BazarutoArchipelago

Vilanculos

Maputo

Durban

Port ElizabethKnysna

StellenboschCape Town

HarareVictoria FallsKasane

ChobeNP Hwange

NPOkavangoDelta

KamanjabHimba Tribes

Spitzkoppe

Swakopmund Windhoek

Namib Naukluft NP

Etosha NP

Fish RiverCanyon NP

Orange/Gariep River

Cederberg

OudtshoornAddo Elephant NP

Tsitsikamma NP

GaboronePanorama

Route

Johannesburg

Maseru

Kruger NP

Royal Natal NP

Great Zimbabwe

DRAKENSBER

G

Hlane National Park

Gweta

Matopos NP

Highlights of Southern Africa

Victoria FallsChobe National Park

Okavango Delta

Etosha National ParkHimba Tribe

Spitzkoppe

Swakopmund

Namib Desert

Fish River Canyon

Orange River

Bushmen Community

Cape Town

Cango Caves

Garden Route

Addo Elephant NP

Tropic of Capricorn

ATLANTICOCEAN

BazarutoArchipelago

Vilanculos

Maputo

Durban

Port ElizabethKnysna

StellenboschCape Town

HarareVictoria FallsKasane

ChobeNP Hwange

NPOkavangoDelta

KamanjabHimba Tribes

Spitzkoppe

Swakopmund Windhoek

Namib Naukluft NP

Etosha NP

Fish RiverCanyon NP

Orange/Gariep River

Cederberg

OudtshoornAddo Elephant NP

Tsitsikamma NP

GaboronePanorama

Route

Johannesburg

Maseru

Kruger NP

Royal Natal NP

Great Zimbabwe

DRAKENSBER

G

Hlane National Park

Gweta

Matopos NP

PAGES

HIgHlIgHts18 19 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 49 50 51 52 54 56 58

21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 53 55 57 59

Cape Town ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Fish River Canyon ü ü ü ü

Orange River ü ü ü ü

Bushmen Community ü ü ü ü

Namib Desert ü ü ü ü

Swakopmund ü ü ü ü

Spitzkoppe ü ü ü ü

Himba Tribe ü ü ü ü

Etosha NP ü ü ü ü

Okavango Delta ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Chobe NP ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Victoria Falls ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Hwange NP ü ü ü ü

Great Zimbabwe Ruins ü ü ü ü

Matopos NP ü ü ü ü

Bazaruto Island ü ü

Vilanculos ü ü

Panorama Route ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Kruger NP ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Swazi Nation ü ü ü ü

Zulu Nation ü ü ü ü

Drakensberg ü ü ü

Pony Trekking ü ü ü

Addo Elephant NP ü ü ü ü

Garden Route ü ü ü

Cango Caves ü ü

Our lOnger tOurs

Four Country Trek ü

Cape to Kruger ü

Cape to Vic & Mozambique ü

Southern Circle ü

Bazaruto Island

Matopos National Park

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Hwange National Park

Drakensberg

Zulu Nation

Swazi Nation

Panorama Route

Pony Trekking

Vilanculos

Kruger National Park

INDIAN OCEAN

Our home

Featured Highlights

Nkambeni Reserve

Bourkes Luck Potholes

Blyde River Canyon


Three Rondavels

Day 1 Greater Kruger NP An early start from Johannesburg, we travel through the Province of Mpumalanga en route to the breath-taking Kruger National Park. This afternoon we enter the greater Kruger National Park area where we will be spending the next 3 nights. After

settling in we enjoy an evening game drive followed by local dancing and dinner.

Day 2 Kruger National Park Today we start with a morning game walk before proceeding into the Kruger National Park. We enjoy an afternoon game drive from the comfort of our Nomad Truck. On the way keep your eyes open for more wildlife. Our truck gives us a more elevated view of the park and the ability to spot big cats and other smaller game that can be hiding in the vegetation. After spending a full day in the Kruger National Park, we make our way back to our accommo-dation in the greater Kruger area.

Day 3 Kruger National Park Today we have a full day of game viewing planned in an open 4x4 vehicle inside Kruger National Park. This gives you some fantastic photo opportunities so keep your eyes open for Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo, known as Africa’s ‘Big Five’ as well as many other species of animals and birds.

Day 4 Panorama Route – Johannesburg This morning we depart the greater Kruger area and journey back to Johannesburg. We travel along the spectacular Panorama Route. Blyde River Canyon is the 3rd largest canyon in the world, with breathtaking views of formations such as God’s Window and the Three Rondavels. We also see The Bourke’s Luck Potholes, which have been gradually eroded by the Treur River. Your tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg and most groups spend this last night together at a local restaurant. Optional Activities: Morning Game Walk, Dinner in a local restaurant.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase this package.

AccommodatedTour code: NAJJ


Optional AP: R990p Small Group: R6 950Length: 4 days / 3 nights

Meals incl: B x 3, L x 2, D x 3Start: JohannesburgEnd: Johannesburg

Frequency: Twice a weekMin / max people: 4 / 18


Round TripCamping

Tour code: NJJ

R4 950Sgl Supp: N/A


Meals incl: B x 3, L x 2, D x 3Start: JohannesburgEnd: Johannesburg



Activity Package R990

3 Full day 4x4 game drive

3 Evening Game Drive

3 Morning Bush Walk

The Kruger Big 5Countries Visited: South Africa 4 DAYS

Tour dates - NJJ / NAJJCODE START FINISH1411 02-Jan-14 05-Jan-14

1412 06-Jan-14 09-Jan-14

1413 09-Jan-14 12-Jan-14

1414 13-Jan-14 16-Jan-14

1415 16-Jan-14 19-Jan-14

1416 20-Jan-14 23-Jan-14

1417 p 23-Jan-14 26-Jan-14

1418 27-Jan-14 30-Jan-14

1419 30-Jan-14 02-Feb-14

1420 03-Feb-14 06-Feb-14

1421 06-Feb-14 09-Feb-14

1422 10-Feb-14 13-Feb-14

CODE START FINISH1423 13-Feb-14 16-Feb-14

1424 17-Feb-14 20-Feb-14

1425 20-Feb-14 23-Feb-14

1426 24-Feb-14 27-Feb-14

1427 27-Feb-14 02-Mar-14

1428 03-Mar-14 06-Mar-14

1429 p 06-Mar-14 09-Mar-14

1430 10-Mar-14 13-Mar-14

1431 13-Mar-14 16-Mar-14

1432 17-Mar-14 20-Mar-14

1433 20-Mar-14 23-Mar-14

1434 24-Mar-14 27-Mar-14 p = Small Groups

CODE START FINISH1435 27-Mar-14 30-Mar-14

1436 31-Mar-14 03-Apr-14

1437 03-Apr-14 06-Apr-14

1438 07-Apr-14 10-Apr-14

1439 p 10-Apr-14 13-Apr-14

1440 14-Apr-14 17-Apr-14

1441 p 17-Apr-14 20-Apr-14

1442 21-Apr-14 24-Apr-14

1443 24-Apr-14 27-Apr-14

1444 28-Apr-14 01-May-14

1445 01-May-14 04-May-14

1446 05-May-14 08-May-14

1447 08-May-14 11-May-14

1448 12-May-14 15-May-14

CODE START FINISH1449 p 15-May-14 18-May-14

1450 19-May-14 22-May-14

1451 22-May-14 25-May-14

1452 26-May-14 29-May-14

1453 p 29-May-14 01-Jun-14

1454 02-Jun-14 05-Jun-14

1455 05-Jun-14 08-Jun-14

1456 09-Jun-14 12-Jun-14

1457 12-Jun-14 15-Jun-14

1458 16-Jun-14 19-Jun-14

1459 19-Jun-14 22-Jun-14

1460 23-Jun-14 26-Jun-14

1461 p 26-Jun-14 29-Jun-14

1462 30-Jun-14 03-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1463 03-Jul-14 06-Jul-14

1464 07-Jul-14 10-Jul-14

1465 p 10-Jul-14 13-Jul-14

1466 14-Jul-14 17-Jul-14

1467 17-Jul-14 20-Jul-14

1468 21-Jul-14 24-Jul-14

1469 24-Jul-14 27-Jul-14

1470 28-Jul-14 31-Jul-14

1471 p 31-Jul-14 03-Aug-14

1472 04-Aug-14 07-Aug-14

1473 07-Aug-14 10-Aug-14

1474 11-Aug-14 14-Aug-14

1475 14-Aug-14 17-Aug-14

1476 18-Aug-14 21-Aug-14

CODE START FINISH1477 p 21-Aug-14 24-Aug-14

1478 25-Aug-14 28-Aug-14

1479 28-Aug-14 31-Aug-14

1480 01-Sep-14 04-Sep-14

1481 p 04-Sep-14 07-Sep-14

1482 08-Sep-14 11-Sep-14

1483 11-Sep-14 14-Sep-14

1484 15-Sep-14 18-Sep-14

1485 18-Sep-14 21-Sep-14

1486 22-Sep-14 25-Sep-14

1487 25-Sep-14 28-Sep-14

1488 29-Sep-14 02-Oct-14

1489 p 02-Oct-14 05-Oct-14

1490 06-Oct-14 09-Oct-14

CODE START FINISH1491 09-Oct-14 12-Oct-14

1492 13-Oct-14 16-Oct-14

1493 p 16-Oct-14 19-Oct-14

1494 20-Oct-14 23-Oct-14

1495 23-Oct-14 26-Oct-14

1496 27-Oct-14 30-Oct-14

1497 30-Oct-14 02-Nov-14

1498 03-Nov-14 06-Nov-14

1499 06-Nov-14 09-Nov-14

1500 10-Nov-14 13-Nov-14

1501 p 13-Nov-14 16-Nov-14

1502 17-Nov-14 20-Nov-14

1503 p 20-Nov-14 23-Nov-14

1504 24-Nov-14 27-Nov-14

CODE START FINISH1505 27-Nov-14 30-Nov-14

1506 01-Dec-14 04-Dec-14

1507 04-Dec-14 07-Dec-14

1508 08-Dec-14 11-Dec-14

1509 11-Dec-14 14-Dec-14

1510 15-Dec-14 18-Dec-14

1511 18-Dec-14 21-Dec-14

1512 22-Dec-14 25-Dec-14

1513 p 25-Dec-14 28-Dec-14

1514 29-Dec-14 01-Jan-15

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Featured Highlights




Victoria Falls

Walking with lions

Putting you to the test!

I want more...This short tour is the “perfect inbetweener”. Extend your time in Africa by combining a tour that ends in Victoria

Falls or starts in Johannesburg to experience some of the ultimate highlights that Africa has to offer. Add our 20

day Cape Town to Victoria Falls (page 40), 14 day Discover Mozambique (page 31), 8 day Okavango & Chobe Trail (page 46) or the 4 day Kruger National Park (page 18).

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Day 1 Victoria Falls to Hwange NPWe depart Victoria Falls and head towards the Hwange National Park. At around 14650 square kilometres the Hwange National Park is the largest in Zimbabwe and home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations as well as over 100 other

mammalian species and 400 different bird species. Just outside the park, we will have the opportunity to visit the Wild Dog Project. Optional Activity: Visit Wild dog project.

Day 2 Matopos National Park We depart Hwange NP and heads towards the Matopos National Park. The National Park occupies a total area of 44,500 hectares and was established in 1953. The park is situated in the magnificent Matobo Hills, a range of domes, spires and balancing rock formations which have been hewn out of the solid granite plateau through millions of years of erosion and weathering. We will enjoy an afternoon game drive during our time in the park.

Day 3 Great Zimbabwe Ruins No visit to Zimbabwe could possibly be complete without visiting the world-famous Great Zimbabwe ruins. Dating from around the 11th century these iron-age ruins have been the source of much speculation and disagreement over the years. Built without any mortar some of the walls are up to 5 metres high and still standing after so many centuries. This site was also home to 8 carved Zimbabwe birds, the image of which is found on the Zimbabwean National Flag

Day 4 Tshipise Today we will depart Zimbabwe and cross the border into the Limpopo province of South Africa. Tshipise was developed in 1936 and was formerly spelt Chipise – the name is said to be derived from chia fisu “burn, be hot” referring to the mineral springs at 65°C. This afternoon you will have time to relax in the warm mineral pool.

Day 5 JohannesburgToday we leave early for the journey south along the Great North Road for our final destination in Johannesburg, the City of Gold. We will travel past Pretoria, one of South Africa’s capital cities, before arriving in Johannesburg in the late afternoon. Although this final night is not included in the tour most people choose to get together for a final meal out at one of Johannesburg’s many excellent restaurants.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in all the activi-ties listed, you will need to purchase this package.

AccommodatedTour code: NAZZ

R6 750Sgl Supp: R1 330

Optional AP: R1 750p Small Group: N/A

Length: 5 days / 4 nightsMeals incl: B x 4, L x 5, D x 4

Start: Victoria FallsEnd: Johannesburg

Frequency: Twice a monthMin / max people: 4 / 18

South Camping

Tour code: NZZ

R4 950Sgl Supp: N/A





Activity Package R1 750

3 Afternoon Game Drive in Hwange & Matopos NP

Best of Zimbabwe

Countries Visited: Zimbabwe, South Africa5 DAYS

Tour dates - NZZ / NAZZCODE START FINISH1413 08-Jan-14 12-Jan-14

1417 22-Jan-14 26-Jan-14

1421 05-Feb-14 09-Feb-14

1425 19-Feb-14 23-Feb-14

1429 05-Mar-14 09-Mar-14

1433 19-Mar-14 23-Mar-14

1437 02-Apr-14 06-Apr-14

1441 16-Apr-14 20-Apr-14

1445 30-Apr-14 04-May-14

1449 14-May-14 18-May-14

1453 28-May-14 01-Jun-14

1457 11-Jun-14 15-Jun-14

1461 25-Jun-14 29-Jun-14


1469 23-Jul-14 27-Jul-14

1473 06-Aug-14 10-Aug-14

1477 20-Aug-14 24-Aug-14

1481 03-Sep-14 07-Sep-14

1485 17-Sep-14 21-Sep-14

1489 01-Oct-14 05-Oct-14

1493 15-Oct-14 19-Oct-14

1497 29-Oct-14 02-Nov-14

1501 12-Nov-14 16-Nov-14

1505 26-Nov-14 30-Nov-14

1509 10-Dec-14 14-Dec-14

1513 24-Dec-14 28-Dec-14

2014 NEW TOUR

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The Cape winelands

Cheetah Breeding Centre

Making new friends

Supertubes at Jeffrey’s Bay

View of Table Mountain

Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine RouteLeaving the mother city of Cape Town behind us, we drive to the famous town of Stellenbosch, known worldwide for its quality wines, spectacular beauty, oak trees and historical buildings. Here we will have time to explore the town and sample some excellent wine from one of the local wine farms. Afterwards we will drive to the Cheetah Breeding Centre to experience these animals up close and personal. On clear days the magnificent mountain scenery makes for a memorable first day. On arrival at our accom-modation stop for the night, your guides will brief you on what to expect from the days ahead. Optional activity: Dinner out

Day 2 Route 62 – Oudtshoorn Today we travel along the famous Route 62 towards Oudtshoorn and, time permitting, stop at Ronnie’s Sex Shop, not a sex shop at all, but a rather interesting country pub. We take a guided tour of the Cango Caves, which have some of the most impressive limestone caverns and the different formations are quite astonishing. You will have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm later in the afternoon. Tonight we stay in Oudtshoorn. Optional Activity: Ostrich Farm visit.

Day 3 Knysna/Plettenberg BayWe continue along the Garden Route and travel through the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains towards Knysna. Your afternoon is free to explore Knysna, one of South Africa’s most popular seaside towns. Optional Activities: Elephant Encounter, Township Tour, Monkey town, Birds of Eden, lagoon cruise

North Camping

Tour code: NCP



Meals incl: B x 6, L x 5, D x 5Start: Cape Town

End: Port ElizabethFrequency: Twice a monthMin / max people: 4 / 18


South Camping

Tour code: NPC



Meals incl: B x 6, L x 5, D x 5Start: Port Elizabeth

End: Cape TownFrequency: Weekly

Min / max people: 4 / 18Min / max people (SG): 4 / 12


3 Wine tasting & Cheetah breeding project

3 Cango Caves basic tour

3 Tsitsikamma National Park entrance

Tour dates - NCP / NACP

Tour dates - NPC / NAPC

p = Small Groups | G = German | = Guaranteed


1422 20-Jan-14 26-Jan-14

1426 G 03-Feb-14 09-Feb-14

1430 p 17-Feb-14 23-Feb-14

1434 03-Mar-14 09-Mar-14

1438 17-Mar-14 23-Mar-14

1442 G 31-Mar-14 06-Apr-14

1446 14-Apr-14 20-Apr-14

1450 p 28-Apr-14 04-May-14

1454 12-May-14 18-May-14

1458 G 26-May-14 01-Jun-14

1462 09-Jun-14 15-Jun-14

1466 23-Jun-14 29-Jun-14


1474 G 21-Jul-14 27-Jul-14

1478 04-Aug-14 10-Aug-14

1482 18-Aug-14 24-Aug-14

1486 01-Sep-14 07-Sep-14

1490 pG 15-Sep-14 21-Sep-14

1494 29-Sep-14 05-Oct-14

1498 13-Oct-14 19-Oct-14

1502 27-Oct-14 02-Nov-14

1506 G 10-Nov-14 16-Nov-14

1510 p 24-Nov-14 30-Nov-14

1514 08-Dec-14 14-Dec-14

1518 22-Dec-14 28-Dec-14

CODE START FINISH1410 p 12-Jan-14 18-Jan-14

1412 19-Jan-14 25-Jan-14

1414 G 26-Jan-14 01-Feb-14

1416 2-Feb-14 08-Feb-14

1418 p 9-Feb-14 15-Feb-14

1420 16-Feb-14 22-Feb-14

1422 23-Feb-14 01-Mar-14

1424 G 2-Mar-14 08-Mar-14

1426 9-Mar-14 15-Mar-14

1428 16-Mar-14 22-Mar-14

1430 G 23-Mar-14 29-Mar-14

1432 p 30-Mar-14 05-Apr-14

1434 6-Apr-14 12-Apr-14

1436 13-Apr-14 19-Apr-14

1438 20-Apr-14 26-Apr-14

1440 G 27-Apr-14 03-May-14

1442 4-May-14 10-May-14

1444 11-May-14 17-May-14

1446 pG 18-May-14 24-May-14

1448 25-May-14 31-May-14

1450 1-Jun-14 07-Jun-14

1452 8-Jun-14 14-Jun-14

1454 15-Jun-14 21-Jun-14

1456 G 22-Jun-14 28-Jun-14

1458 29-Jun-14 05-Jul-14

1460 p 6-Jul-14 12-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1462 G 13-Jul-14 19-Jul-14

1464 20-Jul-14 26-Jul-14

1466 27-Jul-14 02-Aug-14

1468 3-Aug-14 09-Aug-14

1470 10-Aug-14 16-Aug-14

1472 pG 17-Aug-14 23-Aug-14

1474 24-Aug-14 30-Aug-14

1476 31-Aug-14 06-Sep-14

1478 G 7-Sep-14 13-Sep-14

1480 14-Sep-14 20-Sep-14

1482 21-Sep-14 27-Sep-14

1484 28-Sep-14 04-Oct-14

1486 p 5-Oct-14 11-Oct-14

1488 G 12-Oct-14 18-Oct-14

1490 19-Oct-14 25-Oct-14

1492 26-Oct-14 01-Nov-14

1494 G 2-Nov-14 08-Nov-14

1496 9-Nov-14 15-Nov-14

1498 p 16-Nov-14 22-Nov-14

1500 23-Nov-14 29-Nov-14

1502 30-Nov-14 06-Dec-14

1504 G 7-Dec-14 13-Dec-14

1506 14-Dec-14 20-Dec-14

1508 21-Dec-14 27-Dec-14

1510 G 28-Dec-14 03-Jan-15

7 DAYS


The Garden RouteCountries Visited: South Africa

I Want More...When you get to Addo Elephant

National Park, you’ll be hungry for more! Don’t miss the opportunity

to extend your tour and experience the magnificent East Coast, Swaziland & Lesotho. Add our 15 day Lesotho, Swaziland &

Kruger tour (page 26).

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Featured Highlights

Bloukrans Bungee

Cango Caves

Little Karoo

Garden Route

Addo Elephant NP

Visit an ostrich farm

Whales in Plettenberg Bay

Day 4/5 Bloukrans and Tsitsikamma National ParkOne of South Africa’s best kept secrets is the Tsitsikamma National Park. Boasting exceptional hiking trails and superb coastal scenery Tsitsikamma is a destination that many people will return to. The first few hours of the famous Otter Trail Hike are included in your Activity Package. For those needing an adren-aline boost the nearby Bloukrans Bridge is home to the world’s highest bungee jump at 216m! Optional Activities: Bungee jumping (highest in the world), treetop canopy tours, blackwater tubing (min 4 clients)

Day 6 Addo Elephant National ParkContinuing in to the Eastern Cape, we collect guests from Port Elizabeth airport before entering Addo Elephant National Park, which is home to many of Africa’s big game. Our truck gives us an elevated view on our game drive this afternoon, particularly good for those photographic enthusiasts amongst us.

Day 7 Port ElizabethThis morning we drive to Port Elizabeth Airport where our tour will end.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in all the activ-ities listed, you will need to purchase this package.

AccommodatedTour code: NACP

R8 750Sgl Supp: R1 280Optional AP: R470

p Small Group: R10 950Length: 7 days / 6 nights




North Camping

Tour code: NCP






AccommodatedTour code: NAPC



Meals incl: B x 6, L x 5, D x 5Start: Port Elizabeth



The Garden Route

Countries Visited: South Africa

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Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Blyde River Canyon

I fell in love

United Nations

Day 1 iSimangaliso Wetland ParkAfter meeting your group in Durban we depart to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Soon after our arrival at iSimangaliso Wetland Park we board a boat for a sunset cruise on the lagoon for some bird and hippo viewing! This UNESCO recognised area is extremely varied and includes: lakes, beaches, coral reefs, wetlands, woodlands, coastal forests and grasslands together supporting an astounding diversity of animal, bird and marine life.

Day 2 Hluhluwe - Imfolozi Game Reserve – Swaziland - MlilwaneThis morning we drive to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for a game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. The park is the only state-run park in the province of KwaZulu-Natal where all the Big Five occur. Due to conservation efforts, the park now has the largest population of white rhino in the world. In the afternoon we cross the border into Swaziland.

Day 3 Swaziland – Mlilwane Wildlife SanctuaryMlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Swazilands oldest reserve and covers 4,560 hectares. As there are no large predators in this area there are a number of self-guided hikes available. Hiking is an excellent way of interacting with the flora and fauna here and comes highly recommended. Optional Activities: Guided birding walk, Game Drive, Village visit

North Camping

Tour code: NDJ

R5 450Sgl Supp: R50

Optional AP: R1 380p Small Group: R6 850Length: 7 days / 6 nights

Meals incl: B x 6, L x 5, D x 6Start: Durban

End: JohannesburgFrequency: Twice a monthMin / max people: 4 / 18


South Camping

Tour code: NJD

R5 450Sgl Supp: R50


Meals incl: B x 6, L x 4, D x 6Start: Johannesburg

End: DurbanFrequency: Weekly



3 Hluhluwe game drive

3 St Lucia boat cruise

3 Moholoholo rehabilitation centre

Tour dates - NDJ / NADJ

Tour dates - NJD / NAJD


CODE START FINISH1414 G 05-Jan-14 11-Jan-14

1418 19-Jan-14 25-Jan-14

1422 02-Feb-14 08-Feb-14

1426 G 16-Feb-14 22-Feb-14

1430 p 02-Mar-14 08-Mar-14

1434 16-Mar-14 22-Mar-14

1438 30-Mar-14 05-Apr-14

1442 G 13-Apr-14 19-Apr-14

1446 27-Apr-14 03-May-14

1450 p 11-May-14 17-May-14

1454 25-May-14 31-May-14

1458 G 08-Jun-14 14-Jun-14

1462 22-Jun-14 28-Jun-14


1470 p 20-Jul-14 26-Jul-14

1474 G 03-Aug-14 09-Aug-14

1478 17-Aug-14 23-Aug-14

1482 31-Aug-14 06-Sep-14

1486 14-Sep-14 20-Sep-14

1490 pG 28-Sep-14 04-Oct-14

1494 12-Oct-14 18-Oct-14

1498 26-Oct-14 01-Nov-14

1502 09-Nov-14 15-Nov-14

1506 G 23-Nov-14 29-Nov-14

1510 p 07-Dec-14 13-Dec-14

1514 21-Dec-14 27-Dec-14


1414 G 13-Jan-14 19-Jan-14

1416 20-Jan-14 26-Jan-14

1418 p 27-Jan-14 02-Feb-14

1420 03-Feb-14 09-Feb-14

1422 10-Feb-14 16-Feb-14

1424 G 17-Feb-14 23-Feb-14

1426 24-Feb-14 02-Mar-14

1428 03-Mar-14 09-Mar-14

1430 G 10-Mar-14 16-Mar-14

1432 p 17-Mar-14 23-Mar-14

1434 24-Mar-14 30-Mar-14

1436 31-Mar-14 06-Apr-14

1438 07-Apr-14 13-Apr-14

1440 G 14-Apr-14 20-Apr-14

1442 21-Apr-14 27-Apr-14

1444 28-Apr-14 04-May-14

1446 pG 05-May-14 11-May-14

1448 12-May-14 18-May-14

1450 19-May-14 25-May-14

1452 26-May-14 01-Jun-14

1454 02-Jun-14 08-Jun-14

1456 G 09-Jun-14 15-Jun-14

1458 16-Jun-14 22-Jun-14

1460 p 23-Jun-14 29-Jun-14

1462 G 30-Jun-14 06-Jul-14


1466 14-Jul-14 20-Jul-14

1468 21-Jul-14 27-Jul-14

1470 28-Jul-14 03-Aug-14

1472 pG 04-Aug-14 10-Aug-14

1474 11-Aug-14 17-Aug-14

1476 18-Aug-14 24-Aug-14

1478 G 25-Aug-14 31-Aug-14

1480 01-Sep-14 07-Sep-14

1482 08-Sep-14 14-Sep-14

1484 15-Sep-14 21-Sep-14

1486 p 22-Sep-14 28-Sep-14

1488 G 29-Sep-14 05-Oct-14

1490 06-Oct-14 12-Oct-14

1492 13-Oct-14 19-Oct-14

1494 G 20-Oct-14 26-Oct-14

1496 27-Oct-14 02-Nov-14

1498 p 03-Nov-14 09-Nov-14

1500 10-Nov-14 16-Nov-14

1502 17-Nov-14 23-Nov-14

1504 G 24-Nov-14 30-Nov-14

1506 01-Dec-14 07-Dec-14

1508 08-Dec-14 14-Dec-14

1510 G 15-Dec-14 21-Dec-14

1512 p 22-Dec-14 28-Dec-14

1514 29-Dec-14 04-Jan-15

7 DAYS


Swaziland& Kruger Countries Visited: South Africa, Swaziland

I Want More...Why start in Durban when there is the opportunity to

start your tour in the Mother City of Cape Town. Add

our 13 day Garden Route & Lesotho tour (page 24).

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Featured Highlights

Swazi Nation

Mlilwane

Zulu Nation


Panorama Route

Durban’s waves

Sunset cruise

Day 4/5 South Africa - Kruger National ParkWe return to South Africa and drive to the Kruger NP for two unforgettable days of game viewing. Kruger National Park is home to Africa’s Big 5 as well as a multitude of other beautiful African animals, both small and large. Our truck gives us a height advantage over other vehicles, which means better photo oppor-tunities. There will be a number of game drives to give us the best opportunity to see all the animals.

Day 6 Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreLeaving the World’s most famous nature conservation area behind us, we travel to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation centre to meet some of the rescued animals before they are released back into the wild. At our camp this evening we will be experiencing some typical South African cuisine while enjoying a tra-ditional Song and Dance evening.

Day 7 Panorama Route - JohannesburgWe travel along the Panorama Route, stopping for breathtaking views at Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. The tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg, although most will enjoy an optional dinner on our last night together. Optional Activity: Dinner Out.


AccommodatedTour code: NADJ






North Camping

Tour code: NDJ

R5 450Sgl Supp: R50





AccommodatedTour code: NAJD




End: DurbanFrequency: Weekly


Swaziland& Kruger

Countries Visited: South Africa, Swaziland

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Hello, ostrich...

The colourful Cape Minstrels

Whale watching

Eye see you

Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine RouteLeaving the mother city of Cape Town behind us, we drive to the famous town of Stellenbosch, known worldwide for its quality wines, spectacular beauty, oak trees and historical buildings. Here we will have time to explore the town and sample some excellent wine from one of the local wine farms. Afterwards we will drive to the Cheetah Breeding Centre to experience these animals up close and personal. On clear days the magnificent mountain scenery makes for a memorable first day. On arrival at our accom-modation stop for the night, your guides will brief you on what to expect from the days ahead. Optional activity: Dinner out


Day 3 Knysna/Plettenberg BayWe continue along the Garden Route and travel through the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains towards Knysna. Your afternoon is free to explore Knysna, one of South Africa’s most popular seaside towns. Optional Activities: Elephant Encounter, Township Tour, Monkey town, Birds of Eden, lagoon cruise

Day 4/5 Bloukrans and Tsitsikamma National ParkOne of South Africa’s best kept secrets is the Tsitsikamma National Park. Boasting exceptional hiking trails and superb coastal scenery Tsitsikamma is a destination that many people will return to. The first few hours of the famous Otter Trail Hike are included in your Activity Package. For those needing an adren-aline boost the nearby Bloukrans Bridge is home to the world’s highest bungee jump at 216m! Optional Activities: Bungee jumping (highest in the world), treetop canopy tours, blackwater tubing (min 4 clients)

North Camping

Tour code: NCD


Optional AP: R570p Small Group: R12 450


Start: Cape TownEnd: Durban



South Camping

Tour code: NDC


Optional AP: R570p Small Group: R12 450


Start: DurbanEnd: Cape Town

Frequency: WeeklyMin / max people: 4 / 18





3 Tsitsikamma NP entrance

3 Lesotho junior school visit

Tour dates - NCD / NACD

Tour dates - NDC / NADC



1422 20-Jan-14 01-Feb-14

1426 G 03-Feb-14 15-Feb-14

1430 p 17-Feb-14 01-Mar-14

1434 03-Mar-14 15-Mar-14

1438 17-Mar-14 29-Mar-14

1442 G 31-Mar-14 12-Apr-14

1446 14-Apr-14 26-Apr-14

1450 p 28-Apr-14 10-May-14

1454 12-May-14 24-May-14

1458 G 26-May-14 07-Jun-14

1462 09-Jun-14 21-Jun-14

1466 23-Jun-14 05-Jul-14


1474 G 21-Jul-14 02-Aug-14

1478 04-Aug-14 16-Aug-14

1482 18-Aug-14 30-Aug-14

1486 01-Sep-14 13-Sep-14

1490 pG 15-Sep-14 27-Sep-14

1494 29-Sep-14 11-Oct-14

1498 13-Oct-14 25-Oct-14

1502 27-Oct-14 08-Nov-14

1506 G 10-Nov-14 22-Nov-14

1510 p 24-Nov-14 06-Dec-14

1514 08-Dec-14 20-Dec-14

1518 22-Dec-14 03-Jan-15


1412 13-Jan-14 25-Jan-14

1414 G 20-Jan-14 01-Feb-14

1416 27-Jan-14 08-Feb-14

1418 p 03-Feb-14 15-Feb-14

1420 10-Feb-14 22-Feb-14

1422 17-Feb-14 01-Mar-14

1424 G 24-Feb-14 08-Mar-14

1426 03-Mar-14 15-Mar-14

1428 10-Mar-14 22-Mar-14

1430 G 17-Mar-14 29-Mar-14

1432 p 24-Mar-14 05-Apr-14

1434 31-Mar-14 12-Apr-14

1436 07-Apr-14 19-Apr-14

1438 14-Apr-14 26-Apr-14

1440 G 21-Apr-14 03-May-14

1442 28-Apr-14 10-May-14

1444 05-May-14 17-May-14

1446 pG 12-May-14 24-May-14

1448 19-May-14 31-May-14

1450 26-May-14 07-Jun-14

1452 02-Jun-14 14-Jun-14

1454 09-Jun-14 21-Jun-14

1456 G 16-Jun-14 28-Jun-14

1458 23-Jun-14 05-Jul-14

1460 p 30-Jun-14 12-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1462 G 07-Jul-14 19-Jul-14

1464 14-Jul-14 26-Jul-14

1466 21-Jul-14 02-Aug-14

1468 28-Jul-14 09-Aug-14

1470 04-Aug-14 16-Aug-14

1472 pG 11-Aug-14 23-Aug-14

1474 18-Aug-14 30-Aug-14

1476 25-Aug-14 06-Sep-14

1478 G 01-Sep-14 13-Sep-14

1480 08-Sep-14 20-Sep-14

1482 15-Sep-14 27-Sep-14

1484 22-Sep-14 04-Oct-14

1486 p 29-Sep-14 11-Oct-14

1488 G 06-Oct-14 18-Oct-14

1490 13-Oct-14 25-Oct-14

1492 20-Oct-14 01-Nov-14

1494 G 27-Oct-14 08-Nov-14

1496 03-Nov-14 15-Nov-14

1498 p 10-Nov-14 22-Nov-14

1500 17-Nov-14 29-Nov-14

1502 24-Nov-14 06-Dec-14

1504 G 01-Dec-14 13-Dec-14

1506 08-Dec-14 20-Dec-14

1508 15-Dec-14 27-Dec-14

1510 G 22-Dec-14 03-Jan-15

1512 p 29-Dec-14 10-Jan-15

13 DAYS


Garden Route & Lesotho Countries Visited: South Africa, Lesotho

I want more...If you’re hungry for safari, be sure

to include our 7 day Swaziland & Kruger tour and get the

opportunity to tick off the Big Five (page 22).

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Featured Highlights

Addo Elephant NP

Garden Route

Cango Caves

Lesotho pony trekking

Zulu Nation

Bloukrans bungee

San rock paintings

Day 6 Addo Elephant National ParkContinuing in to the Eastern Cape, we collect guests from Port Elizabeth airport before entering Addo Elephant National Park, which is home to many of Africa’s big game. Our truck gives us an elevated view on our game drive this afternoon, particularly good for those photographic enthusiasts amongst us.

Day 7/8 CintsaThis morning we drive to Port Elizabeth Airport where we make a quick stop, and then on to Cintsa where you will have the chance to participate in the optional activities on offer. Optional Activities: boat rental, quad biking, Xhosa village visit.

Day 9/10 Lesotho - MalealeaToday we leave South Africa and enter the landlocked mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Lesotho is one of the highest countries in the world, with the entire country being over 1000m above sea level. The next day you have the opportunity to go on the optional Pony Trekking Excursion into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. On your return the group will visit the local village and school (school holidays permitting). Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.

Day 11/12 South Africa – UKhahlamba Drakensberg ParkThe Drakensberg Mountains are South Africa’s highest and most beautiful. We explore the mountain paths and take in the breathtaking views offered in the UKhahlamba Drakensberg (Royal Natal) National Park. On our second day we will be going on a guided hike to see some of the san rock paintings. Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking.

Day 13 Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast - DurbanIt’s all downhill as we leave the mountain scenery en route to the Kwazulu Natal Coast. The bustling city of Durban is South Africa’s busiest port and well known surfing destination. Your tour ends upon arrival in Durban. This evening maybe sample some local Indian cuisine. Optional Activity: Dinner out.


AccommodatedTour code: NACD




End: DurbanFrequency: Twice a monthMin / max people: 4 / 18


AccommodatedTour code: NADC






Garden Route & Lesotho

Countries Visited: South Africa, Lesotho

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Hiking in the Drakensberg

Traditional Gumboot Dancers

Healthy portions

Day 1 Addo Elephant National ParkAfter meeting your guides and group we head to Addo Elephant National Park. This unique Eastern Cape park is home to one of the densest concentration of African elephants on earth as well as boasting the ‘Big Seven’(elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, southern right whale and great white shark) as Addo is a land and marine park.


Day 4/5 Lesotho - MalealeaToday we leave South Africa and enter the landlocked mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Lesotho is one of the highest countries in the world, with the entire country being over 1000m above sea level. The next day you have the opportunity to go on the optional Pony Trekking Excursion into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. On your return the group will visit the local village and school (school holidays permitting). Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.

Day 6/7 South Africa – uKhahlamba Drakensberg ParkThe Drakensberg Mountains are South Africa’s highest and most beautiful. We explore the mountain paths and take in the breathtaking views offered in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg (Royal Natal) National Park. On our second day we will be going on a guided hike to see some of the san rock paintings. Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking.

Day 8 Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast - DurbanIt’s all downhill as we leave the mountain scenery en route to the Kwazulu Natal Coast. The bustling city of Durban is South Africa’s busiest port and well-known surfing destination. We stay in the city centre this evening and maybe sample some Indian cuisine and enjoy this coastal city’s vibrant nightlife. Optional Activities: Dinner out at local restaurant

Day 9 iSimangaliso Wetland ParkSoon after our arrival at iSimangaliso Wetland Park we board a boat for a sunset cruise on the lagoon for some bird and hippo viewing! This UNESCO recognised area is extremely varied and includes: lakes, beaches, coral reefs, wetlands, woodlands, coastal forests and grasslands together supporting an astounding diversity of animal, bird and marine life.

North Camping

Tour code: NPJ


Optional AP: R1 480p Small Group: R13 650


Start: Port ElizabethEnd: Johannesburg



South Camping

Tour code: NJP




Start: JohannesburgEnd: Port ElizabethFrequency: Weekly







Tour dates - NPJ / NAPJ

Tour dates - NJP / NAJP



1422 25-Jan-14 08-Feb-14

1426 G 08-Feb-14 22-Feb-14

1430 p 22-Feb-14 08-Mar-14

1434 08-Mar-14 22-Mar-14

1438 22-Mar-14 05-Apr-14

1442 G 05-Apr-14 19-Apr-14

1446 19-Apr-14 03-May-14

1450 p 03-May-14 17-May-14

1454 17-May-14 31-May-14

1458 G 31-May-14 14-Jun-14

1462 14-Jun-14 28-Jun-14

1466 28-Jun-14 12-Jul-14


1474 G 26-Jul-14 09-Aug-14

1478 09-Aug-14 23-Aug-14

1482 23-Aug-14 06-Sep-14

1486 06-Sep-14 20-Sep-14

1490 pG 20-Sep-14 04-Oct-14

1494 04-Oct-14 18-Oct-14

1498 18-Oct-14 01-Nov-14

1502 01-Nov-14 15-Nov-14

1506 G 15-Nov-14 29-Nov-14

1510 p 29-Nov-14 13-Dec-14

1514 13-Dec-14 27-Dec-14

1518 27-Dec-14 10-Jan-15


1414 G 13-Jan-14 27-Jan-14

1416 20-Jan-14 03-Feb-14

1418 p 27-Jan-14 10-Feb-14

1420 03-Feb-14 17-Feb-14

1422 10-Feb-14 24-Feb-14

1424 G 17-Feb-14 03-Mar-14

1426 24-Feb-14 10-Mar-14

1428 03-Mar-14 17-Mar-14

1430 G 10-Mar-14 24-Mar-14

1432 p 17-Mar-14 31-Mar-14

1434 24-Mar-14 07-Apr-14

1436 31-Mar-14 14-Apr-14

1438 07-Apr-14 21-Apr-14

1440 G 14-Apr-14 28-Apr-14

1442 21-Apr-14 05-May-14

1444 28-Apr-14 12-May-14

1446 pG 05-May-14 19-May-14

1448 12-May-14 26-May-14

1450 19-May-14 02-Jun-14

1452 26-May-14 09-Jun-14

1454 02-Jun-14 16-Jun-14

1456 G 09-Jun-14 23-Jun-14

1458 16-Jun-14 30-Jun-14

1460 p 23-Jun-14 07-Jul-14

1462 G 30-Jun-14 14-Jul-14


1466 14-Jul-14 28-Jul-14

1468 21-Jul-14 04-Aug-14

1470 28-Jul-14 11-Aug-14

1472 pG 04-Aug-14 18-Aug-14

1474 11-Aug-14 25-Aug-14

1476 18-Aug-14 01-Sep-14

1478 G 25-Aug-14 08-Sep-14

1480 01-Sep-14 15-Sep-14

1482 08-Sep-14 22-Sep-14

1484 15-Sep-14 29-Sep-14

1486 p 22-Sep-14 06-Oct-14

1488 G 29-Sep-14 13-Oct-14

1490 06-Oct-14 20-Oct-14

1492 13-Oct-14 27-Oct-14

1494 G 20-Oct-14 03-Nov-14

1496 27-Oct-14 10-Nov-14

1498 p 03-Nov-14 17-Nov-14

1500 10-Nov-14 24-Nov-14

1502 17-Nov-14 01-Dec-14

1504 G 24-Nov-14 08-Dec-14

1506 01-Dec-14 15-Dec-14

1508 08-Dec-14 22-Dec-14

1510 G 15-Dec-14 29-Dec-14

1512 p 22-Dec-14 05-Jan-15

1514 29-Dec-14 12-Jan-15

15 DAYS


Lesotho,Swaziland& KrugerCountries Visited: South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho

I want more...The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s most pristine, indigenous forrested areas. Extend your tour to experience this and the semi-arid Karoo & spectacular Cape Town. Add our 7 day Garden

Route Tour (page 20).

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Featured Highlights

Drakensberg Mountains

Beauty and The BeastSwazi Nation

Drakensberg



Panorama Route

Day 10 Hluhluwe - Imfolozi Game Reserve – Swaziland - MlilwaneThis morning we drive to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for a game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. The park is the only state-run park in the province of KwaZulu-Natal where all the Big Five occur. Due to con-servation efforts, the park now has the largest population of white rhino in the world. In the afternoon we cross the border into Swaziland.

Day 11 Swaziland – Mlilwane Wildlife SanctuaryMlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Swazilands oldest reserve and covers 4,560 hectares. As there are no large predators in this area, there are a number of self-guided hikes available. Hiking is an excellent way of interacting with the flora and fauna here and comes highly recommended. Optional Activities: Guided birding walk, Game Drive, Village visit

Day 12/13 South Africa - Kruger National ParkWe return to South Africa and drive to the Kruger NP for two unforgettable days of game viewing. Kruger National Park is home to Africa’s Big 5 as well as a multitude of other beautiful African animals, both small and large. Our truck gives us a height advantage over other vehicles, which means better photo opportu-nities. There will be a number of game drives to give us the best opportunity to see all the animals. Optional Activities (subject to availability): Full day 4x4 game drive, morning walk, sunset game drive

Day 14 Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreLeaving the World’s most famous nature conservation area behind us, we travel to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation centre to meet some of the rescued animals before they are released back into the wild. At our camp this evening we will be experiencing some typical South African cuisine while enjoying a tra-ditional Song and Dance evening.

Day 15 Panorama Route - JohannesburgWe travel along the Panorama Route, stopping for breathtaking views at Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. The tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg, although most will enjoy an optional dinner on our last night together. Optional Activity: Dinner Out.


AccommodatedTour code: NAPJ

R15 450Sgl Supp: R2 320



Start: Port ElizabethEnd: Johannesburg



AccommodatedTour code: NAJP

R15 450Sgl Supp: R2 320



Start: JohannesburgEnd: Port ElizabethFrequency: Weekly


Lesotho,Swaziland

& KrugerCountries Visited: South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho

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The guides have a very good knowledge about what they are

doing! Doesn´t matter what stupid question you will ask them they have very interesting answers! About the places you are, about habits of the people there, about

animals or whatever, just feel free to ask ;). Christian (Austria)

Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine RouteLeaving the mother city of Cape Town behind us, we drive to the famous town of Stellenbosch, known worldwide for its quality wines, spectacular beauty, oak trees and historical buildings. Here we will have time to explore the town and sample some excellent wine from one of the local wine farms. Afterwards we will drive to the Cheetah Breeding Centre to experience these animals up close and personal. On clear days the magnificent mountain scenery makes for a memorable first day. On arrival at our accommodation for the night, your guides will brief you on what to expect from the days ahead. Optional Activity: Dinner Out


Day 3 Knysna / Plettenberg Bay Today we cross over the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains to Knysna. Your afternoon is free to explore Knysna, one of South Africa’s most popular seaside towns. Optional Activities: Elephant Encounter, Township Tour, Monkey town, Birds of Eden, lagoon cruise

Day 4/5 Bloukrans and Tsitsikamma National ParkOne of South Africa’s best kept secrets is the Tsitsikamma National Park. Boasting exceptional hiking trails and superb coastal scenery Tsitsikamma is a destination that many people will return to. The first few hours of the famous Otter Trail Hike is included in your Activity Package. For those needing an adrena-line boost the nearby Bloukrans Bridge is home to the world’s highest bungee jump at 216m! Optional Activities: Bungee jumping (highest in the world), treetop canopy tours, blackwater tubing (min 4 clients)

Day 6 Addo Elephant National ParkContinuing to the Eastern Cape, we collect guests from Port Elizabeth airport before entering Addo Elephant National Park, which is home to many of Africa’s big game. Our truck gives us an elevated view on our game drive this afternoon, particularly for those photographic enthusiasts amongst us.


Day 9/10 Lesotho - MalealeaToday we leave South Africa and enter the landlocked mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Lesotho is one of the highest countries in the world, with the entire country being over 1000m above sea level. The next day we get up early and those who opt to go on the optional Pony Trekking Excursion will ride into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. On your return the group will visit the local village and school (school holidays permitting). Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.

Day 11/12 South Africa - uKhahlamba Drakensberg ParkThe Drakensberg Mountains are South Africa’s highest and most beautiful. We explore the mountain paths and take in the breathtaking views offered in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg (Royal Natal) National Park. On our second day we will be going on a guided hike to see some of the San rock paintings. Optional activities: Horse riding, Hiking

Day 13 Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast - DurbanIt’s all downhill as we leave the mountain scenery en route to the Kwazulu Natal Coast. The bustling city of Durban is South Africa’s busiest port and well know surfing destination. We stay in the city centre this evening and maybe sample some Indian cuisine and enjoy this coastal city’s vibrant nightlife. Optional Activity: Dinner out at local restaurant

North Camping

Tour code: NCJ




Start: Cape TownEnd: Johannesburg



South Camping

Tour code: NJC




Start: JohannesburgEnd: Cape Town











Tour dates - NCJ / NACJ

Tour dates - NJC / NAJC



1422 20-Jan-14 08-Feb-14

1426 G 03-Feb-14 22-Feb-14

1430 p 17-Feb-14 08-Mar-14

1434 03-Mar-14 22-Mar-14

1438 17-Mar-14 05-Apr-14

1442 G 31-Mar-14 19-Apr-14

1446 14-Apr-14 03-May-14

1450 p 28-Apr-14 17-May-14

1454 12-May-14 31-May-14

1458 G 26-May-14 14-Jun-14

1462 09-Jun-14 28-Jun-14

1466 23-Jun-14 12-Jul-14


1474 G 21-Jul-14 09-Aug-14

1478 04-Aug-14 23-Aug-14

1482 18-Aug-14 06-Sep-14

1486 01-Sep-14 20-Sep-14

1490 pG 15-Sep-14 04-Oct-14

1494 29-Sep-14 18-Oct-14

1498 13-Oct-14 01-Nov-14

1502 27-Oct-14 15-Nov-14

1506 G 10-Nov-14 29-Nov-14

1510 p 24-Nov-14 13-Dec-14

1514 08-Dec-14 27-Dec-14

1518 22-Dec-14 10-Jan-15


1414 G 13-Jan-14 01-Feb-14

1416 20-Jan-14 08-Feb-14

1418 p 27-Jan-14 15-Feb-14

1420 03-Feb-14 22-Feb-14

1422 10-Feb-14 01-Mar-14

1424 G 17-Feb-14 08-Mar-14

1426 24-Feb-14 15-Mar-14

1428 03-Mar-14 22-Mar-14

1430 G 10-Mar-14 29-Mar-14

1432 p 17-Mar-14 05-Apr-14

1434 24-Mar-14 12-Apr-14

1436 31-Mar-14 19-Apr-14

1438 07-Apr-14 26-Apr-14

1440 G 14-Apr-14 03-May-14

1442 21-Apr-14 10-May-14

1444 28-Apr-14 17-May-14

1446 pG 05-May-14 24-May-14

1448 12-May-14 31-May-14

1450 19-May-14 07-Jun-14

1452 26-May-14 14-Jun-14

1454 02-Jun-14 21-Jun-14

1456 G 09-Jun-14 28-Jun-14

1458 16-Jun-14 05-Jul-14

1460 p 23-Jun-14 12-Jul-14

1462 G 30-Jun-14 19-Jul-14


1466 14-Jul-14 02-Aug-14

1468 21-Jul-14 09-Aug-14

1470 28-Jul-14 16-Aug-14

1472 pG 04-Aug-14 23-Aug-14

1474 11-Aug-14 30-Aug-14

1476 18-Aug-14 06-Sep-14

1478 G 25-Aug-14 13-Sep-14

1480 01-Sep-14 20-Sep-14

1482 08-Sep-14 27-Sep-14

1484 15-Sep-14 04-Oct-14

1486 p 22-Sep-14 11-Oct-14

1488 G 29-Sep-14 18-Oct-14

1490 06-Oct-14 25-Oct-14

1492 13-Oct-14 01-Nov-14

1494 G 20-Oct-14 08-Nov-14

1496 27-Oct-14 15-Nov-14

1498 p 03-Nov-14 22-Nov-14

1500 10-Nov-14 29-Nov-14

1502 17-Nov-14 06-Dec-14

1504 G 24-Nov-14 13-Dec-14

1506 01-Dec-14 20-Dec-14

1508 08-Dec-14 27-Dec-14

1510 G 15-Dec-14 03-Jan-15

1512 p 22-Dec-14 10-Jan-15

1514 29-Dec-14 17-Jan-15

20 DAYS


South African ExplorerCountries Visited: South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland

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Featured Highlights

The wine route

Two thumbs up!

Swazi Nation

Garden Route

Cape Town


Panorama Route

Day 14 iSimangaliso Wetland ParkSoon after our arrival at the iSimangaliso Wetland Park we board a boat for a sunset cruise on the lagoon for some bird and hippo viewing! This UNESCO recognised area is extremely varied and includes: lakes, beaches, coral reefs, wetlands, woodlands, coastal forests and grasslands together supporting an astound-ing diversity of animal, bird and marine life.

Day 15 Hluhluwe - Umfolozi Game Reserve – Swaziland - MlilwaneThis morning we drive to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for a game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. The park is the only state-run park in the province of KwaZulu-Natal where all the Big Five occur. Due to conservation efforts, the park now has the largest population of white rhino in the world. In the afternoon we cross the border into Swaziland.

Day 16 Swaziland – Mlilwane Wildlife SanctuaryMlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Swaziland’s oldest reserve and covers 4,560 hectares. As there are no large predators in this area, there are a number of self-guided hikes available. Hiking is an excellent way of interacting with the flora and fauna and comes highly recommended. Optional Activities: Guided birding walk, Game Drive, Village visit

Day 17/18 South Africa - Kruger National ParkWe return to South Africa and drive to the Kruger NP for two unforgettable days of game viewing. Kruger National Park is home to Africa’s Big 5 as well as a multitude of other beautiful African animals, both small and large. Our truck gives us a height advantage over other vehicles, which means better photo oppor-tunities. There will be a number of game drives to give us the best opportunity to see all the animals.

Day 19 Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreLeaving the World’s most famous nature conservation area behind us, we travel to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation centre to meet some of the rescued animals before they are released back into the wild. At our camp this evening we will experience some typical South African cuisine while enjoying a tradi-tional song and dance evening.

Day 20 Panorama Route - JohannesburgToday we travel along the Panorama Route, stopping for breathtaking views at Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. The tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg, although most who choose to stay for an additional night will enjoy an optional dinner for their last evening together. Optional Activities: Dinner Out.


AccommodatedTour code: NACJ

R19 950Sgl Supp: R3 450






North Camping

Tour code: NCJ







AccommodatedTour code: NAJC

R19 950Sgl Supp: R3 450



Start: JohannesburgEnd: Cape Town



South African Explorer

Countries Visited: South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland

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Maputo

Snorkelling

Local Market

Beaches

Diving

Featured HighlightsDay 1 Mozambique – Praia do TofoAfter meeting your guides, we travel north and you can’t help but be capti-vated by the beautiful coastal scenery before arriving in Praia do Tofo and our

stop for the next two nights. Whether you just want to relax on the white sandy beaches or take on some of Africa’s most amazing diving and snorkelling spots, there’s plenty on offer in Tofo. Optional Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba Diving and Surfing.

Day 2 Praia do TofoIn season Tofo is one of the world’s best sites for the viewing of the world’s largest fish, the Whale Shark. This entire day is free so that you can go snorkelling, scuba diving or just relax on the beautiful white sandy beach.

Day 3 VilanculosThe Bazaruto Archipelago is Mozambique’s premier destination and it’s not hard to under-stand why. A protected area, the sea-life here is spectacular and snorkelling at one of the reefs is one of the best ways to enjoy it. On the way to Vilanculos we will be stopping at a local craft market for a little souvenir shopping.

Day 4 Bazaruto Archipelago National Park ExcursionThe Bazaruto excursion is taken on the traditional sailing vessel of the African East Coast, the Dhow. We sail out to the islands and have the opportunity to snorkel, swim and relax over these 2 days. The Bazaruto is one of Southern Africa’s largest marine parks. Accommodated tour: Accommodation this evening will be in a small lodge. Camping tour: We will overnight at a camp on the beach in our tents. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommo-dation in Vilanculos for the following 2 days.

Day 5 Bazaruto Archipelago National Park ExcursionThe second day of this oceanic excursion is again spent exploring the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean and the abundant sea-life it supports. On rare occasions the weather may be unfavourable and in this case the Dhow will be replaced with a more conventional vessel.

Day 6/7 InhambaneToday we travel through coconut plantations to the old Portuguese settlement of Inhambane. This coastal region is very relaxing and boasts incredible beaches. There are many optional activities available here from fishing to horse riding. Optional Activities: Scuba Diving, Quad Biking, Snorkelling

Day 8 Maputo areaToday we return south towards the direction of Mozambique’s capital, Maputo. Mozambique gained full independence from the Portuguese in 1975, but only gained political stability in more recent times and is undergoing a major upgrade as the country’s economy grows. Your tour ends at our overnight stop just outside Maputo.


Round TripCamping

Tour code: NMZ



Meals incl: B x 7, L x 7, D x 7Start: MaputoEnd: Maputo



Escape to MozambiqueCountries Visited: Mozambique 8 DAYS

Tour dates - NMZ / NAMZ

p = Small GroupsG = German

= Guaranteed

CODE START FINISH1414 p 15-Jan-14 22-Jan-141418 29-Jan-14 05-Feb-141422 12-Feb-14 19-Feb-141426 pG 26-Feb-14 05-Mar-141430 12-Mar-14 19-Mar-141434 26-Mar-14 02-Apr-141438 p 09-Apr-14 16-Apr-141442 G 23-Apr-14 30-Apr-141446 07-May-14 14-May-141450 p 21-May-14 28-May-141454 04-Jun-14 11-Jun-141458 G 18-Jun-14 25-Jun-141462 p 02-Jul-14 09-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1466 16-Jul-14 23-Jul-141470 30-Jul-14 06-Aug-141474 pG 13-Aug-14 20-Aug-141478 27-Aug-14 03-Sep-141482 10-Sep-14 17-Sep-141486 p 24-Sep-14 01-Oct-141490 G 08-Oct-14 15-Oct-141494 22-Oct-14 29-Oct-141498 p 05-Nov-14 12-Nov-141502 19-Nov-14 26-Nov-141506 G 03-Dec-14 10-Dec-141510 p 17-Dec-14 24-Dec-141514 31-Dec-14 07-Jan-15

AccommodatedTour code: NAMZ



Meals incl: B x 7, L x 7, D x 7Start: MaputoEnd: Maputo



Activity Package R2 750Activity Package R4 050

3 Bazaruto excursion

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Featured Highlights

Bazaruto Island

Diving

Swazi Nation


Blyde River Canyon

Day 1 South Africa - Swaziland - Hlane Royal National ParkLeaving Johannesburg early, we travel through the Mpumalanga province to Swaziland. After crossing the border we enter Hlane Royal NP, a huge nature reserve, home to lion, elephant and white rhino. Optional Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Game drive.

Day 2 Hlane Royal National ParkOriginally the private hunting area of the Swazi Royal family the area is now held in a trust and managed by Big Game Parks. As the lions are housed in a fenced enclosure it is possible to hike inside the park. Optional Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Game drive.

Day 3/4 Mozambique – Praia do TofoWe cross into Mozambique. Travelling north you can’t help but be captivated by the beautiful coastal scenery before arriving in Praia do Tofo and our accommodation for the next two nights. Whether you just want to relax on the white sandy beaches or take on some of Africa’s most amazing diving and snorkelling spots, there’s plenty on offer in Tofo. Optional Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba Diving and Surfing.

Day 5 VilanculosThe Bazaruto Archipelago is Mozambique’s premier destination and it’s not hard to understand why. A pro-tected area, the sea-life here is spectacular and snorkelling at one of the reefs is one of the best ways to enjoy it. On the way to Vilanculos we will be stopping at a local craft market for a little souvenir shopping.

Day 6/7 Bazaruto Archipelago National Park ExcursionThe Bazaruto excursion is taken on the traditional sailing vessel of the African East Coast, the Dhow. We sail out to the islands and have the opportunity to snorkel, swim and relax over these 2 days. The Bazaruto is one of Southern Africa’s largest marine parks. Accommodated tour: Accommodation this evening will be in a small lodge.Camping tour: We will overnight at a camp on the beach in our tents. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Vilanculos for the following 2 days.


Day 10 Maputo areaToday we return south towards the direction of Mozambique’s capital, Maputo. Mozambique gained full independence from the Portuguese in 1975, but only gained political stability in more recent times and is undergoing a major upgrade as the country’s economy grows.

Day 11/12 South Africa – Greater Kruger National ParkToday we drive through Maputo’s capital and return to South Africa to the world famous Kruger National Park, where we hope to spot Africa’s Big 5. The Kruger Park is the most famous nature conservation area in the world.

Day 13 Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreToday we visit the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where animals are being re-habilitated before being released back in to the wild. In the evening we enjoy a tradi-tional song and dance evening along with a typical South African meal.

Day 14 Panorama Route - JohannesburgTravelling along the Panorama Route we stop at Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes Luck Potholes. The tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg. Johannesburg has many excellent res-taurants and the group often spends this evening together. Optional Activities: Dinner out


AccommodatedTour code: NAJMJ

R14 750Sgl Supp: R2 250



Start: JohannesburgEnd: Johannesburg



Round TripCamping

Tour code: NJMJ







Discover Mozambique

Countries Visited: South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique14 DAYS

Tour dates - NJMJ / NAJMJ


= Guaranteed

CODE START FINISH1414 p 13-Jan-14 26-Jan-141418 27-Jan-14 09-Feb-141422 10-Feb-14 23-Feb-141426 pG 24-Feb-14 09-Mar-141430 10-Mar-14 23-Mar-141434 24-Mar-14 06-Apr-141438 p 07-Apr-14 20-Apr-141442 G 21-Apr-14 04-May-141446 05-May-1418-May-141450 p 19-May-14 01-Jun-141454 02-Jun-14 15-Jun-141458 G 16-Jun-14 29-Jun-141462 p 30-Jun-14 13-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1466 14-Jul-14 27-Jul-141470 28-Jul-14 10-Aug-141474 pG 11-Aug-14 24-Aug-141478 25-Aug-14 07-Sep-141482 08-Sep-14 21-Sep-141486 p 22-Sep-14 05-Oct-141490 G 06-Oct-14 19-Oct-141494 20-Oct-14 02-Nov-141498 p 03-Nov-14 16-Nov-141502 17-Nov-14 30-Nov-141506 G 01-Dec-14 14-Dec-141510 p 15-Dec-14 28-Dec-141514 29-Dec-14 11-Jan-15




Tropical bliss

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Featured HighlightsNorth Camping

Tour code: NCS


Optional AP: R600p Small Group: N/A


Start: Cape TownEnd: Swakopmund


South Camping

Tour code: NSC




Start: SwakopmundEnd: Cape Town


Namib Desert

Orange River

Fish River Canyon

Cederberg Region

Swakopmund

Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain RegionLeaving Cape Town we make our first stop at Table View and take photos of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. Today we will enjoy a guided hike in the Cederberg region. Later tonight at our camp, your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.

Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep (Orange) RiverAfter an early start, we head north via the distant town of Springbok, best known for its diamonds, copper and spring flowers. We then proceed to our camp located right beside the Namibian border. The camp is situated on the riverbank that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.

Day 3 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River CanyonThis morning there’s the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe or just relax at camp. After lunch we cross the border and travel to the Fish River Canyon. After a scenic walk along the edge of the canyon we enjoy our dinner while watching the sunset. This is also a fantastic photo opportunity. Optional Activity: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.

Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National ParkWe arrive at the Namib-Naukluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem Canyon. Tonight we enjoy the star-studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib Desert, only occasionally interrupted by the call of a Jackal or, a rather unique lizard, the barking gecko!

Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National ParkThis is our earliest morning as we prepare for our hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise. After our hike, we will have the chance to visit Sossusvlei. Later we join a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions. Optional Activity: Transfer into Deadvlei

Day 6 Swakopmund After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Just before we arrive in Swakopmund, we stop at the Walvis bay lagoon en route, where there are often flamingos to be seen. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out

Day 7 Swakopmund This morning your tour ends. Keep the day free to relax, explore or partake in one of the many activities available here. Most popular activities are quad biking in the dunes or tandem skydiving. Taking a walk around Swakopmund’s shops and having a leisurely lunch is also a great way to spend your day. Optional Activities: Quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, dinner out etc.


Desert ExplorerCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia 7 DAYS

Tour dates - NCSTour dates - NSCCODE START FINISH1417 01-Jan-14 07-Jan-141418 05-Jan-14 11-Jan-141419 08-Jan-14 14-Jan-141420 12-Jan-14 18-Jan-141421 G 15-Jan-14 21-Jan-141422 19-Jan-14 25-Jan-141423 22-Jan-14 28-Jan-141424 26-Jan-14 01-Feb-141425 G 29-Jan-14 04-Feb-141426 02-Feb-14 08-Feb-141427 05-Feb-14 11-Feb-141428 09-Feb-14 15-Feb-141429 G 12-Feb-14 18-Feb-141430 16-Feb-14 22-Feb-141431 19-Feb-14 25-Feb-141432 23-Feb-14 01-Mar-141433 26-Feb-14 04-Mar-141434 02-Mar-14 08-Mar-14

CODE START FINISH1435 05-Mar-14 11-Mar-141436 09-Mar-14 15-Mar-141437 G 12-Mar-14 18-Mar-141438 16-Mar-14 22-Mar-141439 19-Mar-14 25-Mar-141440 23-Mar-14 29-Mar-141441 26-Mar-14 01-Apr-141442 30-Mar-14 05-Apr-141443 02-Apr-14 08-Apr-141444 06-Apr-14 12-Apr-141445 G 09-Apr-14 15-Apr-141446 13-Apr-14 19-Apr-141447 16-Apr-14 22-Apr-141448 20-Apr-14 26-Apr-141449 G 23-Apr-14 29-Apr-141450 27-Apr-14 03-May-141451 30-Apr-14 06-May-141452 04-May-14 10-May-14

CODE START FINISH1393 11-Jan-14 17-Jan-141397 25-Jan-14 31-Jan-141401 08-Feb-14 14-Feb-141405 22-Feb-14 28-Feb-141409 08-Mar-14 14-Mar-141413 22-Mar-14 28-Mar-141417 05-Apr-14 11-Apr-141421 19-Apr-14 25-Apr-141425 03-May-14 09-May-141429 17-May-14 23-May-141433 31-May-14 06-Jun-141437 14-Jun-14 20-Jun-141441 28-Jun-14 04-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1445 12-Jul-14 18-Jul-141449 26-Jul-14 01-Aug-141453 09-Aug-14 15-Aug-141457 23-Aug-14 29-Aug-141461 06-Sep-14 12-Sep-141465 20-Sep-14 26-Sep-141469 04-Oct-14 10-Oct-141473 18-Oct-14 24-Oct-141477 01-Nov-14 07-Nov-141481 15-Nov-14 21-Nov-141485 29-Nov-14 05-Dec-141489 13-Dec-14 19-Dec-141493 27-Dec-14 02-Jan-15

CODE START FINISH1453 G 07-May-14 13-May-141454 11-May-14 17-May-141455 14-May-14 20-May-141456 18-May-14 24-May-141457 21-May-14 27-May-141458 25-May-14 31-May-141459 28-May-14 03-Jun-141460 01-Jun-14 07-Jun-141461 G 04-Jun-14 10-Jun-141462 08-Jun-14 14-Jun-141463 11-Jun-14 17-Jun-141464 15-Jun-14 21-Jun-141465 18-Jun-14 24-Jun-141466 22-Jun-14 28-Jun-141467 25-Jun-14 01-Jul-141468 29-Jun-14 05-Jul-141469 G 02-Jul-14 08-Jul-141470 06-Jul-14 12-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1471 09-Jul-14 15-Jul-141472 13-Jul-14 19-Jul-141473 G 16-Jul-14 22-Jul-141474 20-Jul-14 26-Jul-141475 23-Jul-14 29-Jul-141476 27-Jul-14 02-Aug-141477 G 30-Jul-14 05-Aug-141478 03-Aug-14 09-Aug-141479 06-Aug-14 12-Aug-141480 10-Aug-14 16-Aug-141481 13-Aug-14 19-Aug-141482 17-Aug-14 23-Aug-141483 20-Aug-14 26-Aug-141484 24-Aug-14 30-Aug-141485 G 27-Aug-14 02-Sep-141486 31-Aug-14 06-Sep-141487 03-Sep-14 09-Sep-141488 07-Sep-14 13-Sep-14

CODE START FINISH1489 10-Sep-14 16-Sep-141490 14-Sep-14 20-Sep-141491 17-Sep-14 23-Sep-141492 21-Sep-14 27-Sep-141493 G 24-Sep-14 30-Sep-141494 28-Sep-14 04-Oct-141495 01-Oct-14 07-Oct-141496 05-Oct-14 11-Oct-141497 G 08-Oct-14 14-Oct-141498 12-Oct-14 18-Oct-141499 15-Oct-14 21-Oct-141500 19-Oct-14 25-Oct-141501 G 22-Oct-14 28-Oct-141502 26-Oct-14 01-Nov-141503 29-Oct-14 04-Nov-141504 02-Nov-14 08-Nov-141505 05-Nov-14 11-Nov-141506 09-Nov-14 15-Nov-14

CODE START FINISH1507 12-Nov-14 18-Nov-141508 16-Nov-14 22-Nov-141509 G 19-Nov-14 25-Nov-141510 23-Nov-14 29-Nov-141511 26-Nov-14 02-Dec-141512 30-Nov-14 06-Dec-141513 03-Dec-14 09-Dec-141514 07-Dec-14 13-Dec-141515 10-Dec-14 16-Dec-141516 14-Dec-14 20-Dec-141517 G 17-Dec-14 23-Dec-141518 21-Dec-14 27-Dec-141519 24-Dec-14 30-Dec-141520 28-Dec-14 03-Jan-151521 G 31-Dec-14 06-Jan-15


3 Cederberg Guided Walk

3 Guided desert walk with local expert

G = German = Guaranteed32

Featured Highlights

Fish River Canyon

Orange River

Cederberg Region

Namib Desert

Quadbiking

Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain RegionLeaving Cape Town, there’s one last photo stop at Table View for a spectacular panorama view of Table Mountain. On the way to the Cederberg we will stop at a local wine farm for a wine tasting, followed by a guided hike in the Cederberg region. Upon arrival at our accommodation, your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.

Day 2 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) RiverToday we travel through the Northern Cape and Namaqualand, stopping at the remote town of Springbok for any last requirements. After crossing the Namibian border we check into the lovely chalets overlooking the river that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.

Day 3 Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River CanyonThis morning there’s the chance to do an optional canoe trip down the Gariep River or to spend some time relaxing at the camp along the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon and take a scenic hike along the rim in order to gain some perspective as to just how large this natural phenomenon is. Later we return to Ai-Ais to check in to our accommodation and enjoy the hot springs. Optional Activity: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.

Day 4 Namib-Naukluft ParkThe Namib-Naukluft NP is one of Namibia’s geographic gems and at 50,000km2, is one of the largest parks in Africa. There are massive sand dunes in the Sossusvlei desert area as well as the remarkable landscape. Our lodge is situated just outside the park.

Day 5 Namib-Naukluft National ParkWe have a full day in the Namib-Naukluft National Park that starts with a walk up Dune 45 for an amazing view and photo opportunity. Later we will have the opportunity to be transported into Sossusvlei. In the after-noon there is a short walk into Sesriem Canyon. Optional Activity: Transfer to Deadvlei

Day 6/7 SwakopmundWe are joined by an expert local guide for a desert walk. Exploring on foot, this local guide will share his detailed knowledge of the ecosystem. Afterwards we cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way from the Atlantic Coast. Then it’s on to Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia, where you will be briefed on the many optional activities available. Your tour ends after breakfast on day 7. Optional Activities: Dinner out, quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, scenic flight.


North AccommodatedTour code: NACS




End: SwakopmundFrequency: Weekly





Desert Explorer

Countries Visited: South Africa, Namibia7 DAYS

Tour dates - NACSCODE START FINISH1417 p 01-Jan-14 07-Jan-141419 08-Jan-14 14-Jan-141421 G 15-Jan-14 21-Jan-141423 22-Jan-14 28-Jan-141425 29-Jan-14 04-Feb-141427 05-Feb-14 11-Feb-141429 pG 12-Feb-14 18-Feb-141431 19-Feb-14 25-Feb-141433 26-Feb-14 04-Mar-141435 05-Mar-14 11-Mar-141437 G 12-Mar-14 18-Mar-141439 p 19-Mar-14 25-Mar-141441 26-Mar-14 01-Apr-141443 02-Apr-14 08-Apr-141445 G 09-Apr-14 15-Apr-141447 16-Apr-14 22-Apr-141449 p 23-Apr-14 29-Apr-14

CODE START FINISH1451 30-Apr-14 06-May-141453 G 07-May-14 13-May-141455 14-May-14 20-May-141457 21-May-14 27-May-141459 28-May-14 03-Jun-141461 pG 04-Jun-14 10-Jun-141463 11-Jun-14 17-Jun-141465 18-Jun-14 24-Jun-141467 25-Jun-14 01-Jul-141469 G 02-Jul-14 08-Jul-141471 p 09-Jul-14 15-Jul-141473 16-Jul-14 22-Jul-141475 23-Jul-14 29-Jul-141477 G 30-Jul-14 05-Aug-141479 06-Aug-14 12-Aug-141481 p 13-Aug-14 19-Aug-141483 20-Aug-14 26-Aug-14

CODE START FINISH1485 G 27-Aug-14 02-Sep-141487 03-Sep-14 09-Sep-141489 10-Sep-14 16-Sep-141491 17-Sep-14 23-Sep-141493 pG 24-Sep-14 30-Sep-141495 01-Oct-14 07-Oct-141497 08-Oct-14 14-Oct-141499 15-Oct-14 21-Oct-141501 G 22-Oct-14 28-Oct-141503 p 29-Oct-14 04-Nov-141505 05-Nov-14 11-Nov-141507 12-Nov-14 18-Nov-141509 G 19-Nov-14 25-Nov-141511 26-Nov-14 02-Dec-141513 p 03-Dec-14 09-Dec-141515 10-Dec-14 16-Dec-141517 G 17-Dec-14 23-Dec-14

CODE START FINISH1519 24-Dec-14 30-Dec-141521 31-Dec-14 06-Jan-15

Canyon sundowers

Skydive over the dunes


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accepts travellers between the ages of 8 and 80

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to Etosha National Park, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls. If this

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Tour code: NWV




Start: WindhoekEnd: Victoria Falls


South Camping

Tour code: NVW




Start: Victoria FallsEnd: Windhoek


Delta Sunset

Okavango Delta

Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls

Scenic Flight

Day 1 Botswana - GhanziAfter meeting your guides, we have an early start and head towards Botswana and onto Ghanzi. After setting up camp we meet with a local Bushman (San) community and experience some traditional tribal dancing. Optional activity: Bushman walk.

Day 2 Maun Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and this afternoon we will prepare for this excursion, packing small 2-night bags. There may be an opportunity this afternoon to take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. Optional Activity: Scenic Flight (time permitting)

Day 3/4 Maun – Okavango DeltaThis morning we board the big 4x4 truck that will take us in to the Delta. In high-water season it is sometimes necessary to take a boat to the poling station where we meet up with the members of a local community who will be showing us their homeland. We spend 2 nights bush camping in the wilderness and, if the water level allows, we will take a mokoro (tradi-tional canoe) trip through the waterways. We will also be going on some nature walks in the hope of seeing some wild animals in their natural habitat. Please note: If you have not pur-chased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Maun for the following 2 days.

Day 5 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans. The shady tree canopy surrounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck. The Helmeted Guineafowl, Crested Francolin, Yellow Hornbill, Pied and Arrowmarked Babblers, Glossy Starling, Meyers Parrot and Paradise Whydah are just some of the species you may encounter during your stay at the lodge.

Day 6 Botswana - Chobe National ParkWe travel to Chobe and this afternoon we enjoy a sunset river cruise as the animals are best spotted from the Chobe River. Elephants, Hippo, Crocodiles, Eland and many other crea-tures reside in Chobe so keep your cameras ready.

Day 7 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOn arrival in Victoria Falls town, we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. An optional dinner out is a friendly way to end your tour with all the new friends you’ve made along the way. Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Day 8 Victoria FallsOfficially your tour finishes after breakfast but most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alterna-tives such as a walk with lions or a bungee jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia. Optional Activities: white water rafting, Flight over the falls, bungee jump (solo)

The southbound tour varies slightly to the itinerary listed on this page. Please contact us, should you be interested in the southbound itinerary.


NB – It is possible to book our 2 day “Journey to Johannesburg” transit (page 7) straight after this tour, as this is one of the cheapest ways to get from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg.


3 3 day Delta drive in

3 Chobe NP boat cruise

3 Vic Falls NP entry

Delta & Chobe TrailCountries Visited: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia 8 DAYS

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CODE START FINISH1486 12-Sep-14 19-Sep-141487 15-Sep-14 22-Sep-141488 19-Sep-14 26-Sep-141489 22-Sep-14 29-Sep-141490 26-Sep-14 03-Oct-141491 29-Sep-14 06-Oct-141492 03-Oct-14 10-Oct-141493 G 06-Oct-14 13-Oct-141494 10-Oct-14 17-Oct-141495 13-Oct-14 20-Oct-141496 17-Oct-14 24-Oct-141497 G 20-Oct-14 27-Oct-141498 24-Oct-14 31-Oct-141499 27-Oct-14 03-Nov-141500 31-Oct-14 07-Nov-141501 G 03-Nov-14 10-Nov-141502 07-Nov-14 14-Nov-141503 10-Nov-14 17-Nov-14

CODE START FINISH1504 14-Nov-14 21-Nov-141505 17-Nov-14 24-Nov-141506 21-Nov-14 28-Nov-141507 24-Nov-14 01-Dec-141508 28-Nov-14 05-Dec-141509 G 01-Dec-14 08-Dec-141510 05-Dec-14 12-Dec-141511 08-Dec-14 15-Dec-141512 12-Dec-14 19-Dec-141513 15-Dec-14 22-Dec-141514 19-Dec-14 26-Dec-141515 22-Dec-14 29-Dec-141516 26-Dec-14 02-Jan-151517 G 29-Dec-14 05-Jan-15

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Featured Highlights

Delta Sunset

Okavango Delta

Bushmen Community

Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls

Day 1 Botswana - GhanziAfter meeting your guides, we have an early start and head towards Botswana and onto Ghanzi. Later we arrive at our lodge in Ghanzi and this evening we experience some traditional tribal dancing from the local San community. Optional Activities: Bushman walk.

Day 2/3/4 Maun – Okavango DeltaMaun is well known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta. We spend one night in Maun and prepare for this Delta excursion. Please pack a small overnight bag for your stay in the Okavango Delta. Small planes transport us over this amazing area to our tented camp. Once in the Delta we take a nature walk with a local expert and a guided afternoon boat cruise. If the water level allows there will also be a traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) trip. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Maun during the Delta Excursion on day 3 & 4.


Day 6 Chobe National ParkAfter continuing north to Kasane, we enjoy a sunset river cruise on the Chobe River (in the National Park) where animals such as hippos, buffalo and elephants are plentiful. Optional Activity: Chobe Game Drive (next morning)

Day 7/8 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsAfter an early morning optional game drive we cross into Zimbabwe where we have a short briefing on all the optional activities available here. Then we enter the much-anticipated Victoria Falls NP where we will experience the might of the great Zambezi River. Your tour officially finishes after breakfast on day 8, but there is the option to book extra nights. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion and many more.


NB – It is possible to book our 2 day “Journey to Johannesburg” transit (page 7) straight after this tour, as this is one of the cheapest ways to get from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg. The transit will depart the next morning.

North AccommodatedTour code: NAWV



Meals incl: B x 7, L x 7, D x 6Start: Windhoek

End: Victoria FallsFrequency: Weekly



3 3 day Delta fly in



Delta & Chobe Trail

Countries Visited: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia8 DAYS

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CODE START FINISH1475 04-Aug-14 11-Aug-141477 G 11-Aug-14 18-Aug-141479 18-Aug-14 25-Aug-141481 p 25-Aug-14 01-Sep-141483 01-Sep-14 08-Sep-141485 G 08-Sep-14 15-Sep-141487 15-Sep-14 22-Sep-141489 22-Sep-14 29-Sep-141491 29-Sep-14 06-Oct-141493 pG 06-Oct-14 13-Oct-141495 13-Oct-14 20-Oct-141497 20-Oct-14 27-Oct-141499 27-Oct-14 03-Nov-141501 G 03-Nov-14 10-Nov-141503 p 10-Nov-14 17-Nov-14

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out on South Africa? With a tour extension, you can easily get to

Johannesburg and from there, join either the 4 day Kruger Big-5 tour

(page 18) or the 20 day South African Explorer

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Cederberg Region

Fish River Canyon

Namib Desert

Himba Tribe

Etosha National Park

Featured Highlights

G = German | = Guaranteed

Day 1 Cederberg Mountain RegionLeaving Cape Town we make our first stop at Table View and take photos of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. Today we will enjoy a guided hike in the Cederberg region.



Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National ParkWe arrive at the Namib-Naukluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem Canyon. Tonight we enjoy the star-studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib Desert, only occasionally interrupted by the call of a Jackal or, a rather unique lizard, the barking gecko!

Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National ParkThis is our earliest morning as we prepare for our hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise. After our hike, we will have the chance to visit Sossusvlei. Later we join a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions. Optional activity: Transfer into Deadvlei

Day 6/7 Swakopmund After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Day 7 is free to relax, explore or partake in one of the many activities available. Optional Activities: Dinner out, Quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, dinner out etc.

Day 8 SpitzkoppeLeaving the coast we drive through arid landscapes to Spitzkoppe Mountain. The enormous granite monoliths dominate the otherwise flat landscape and we set up camp in the wild plain at the base of the mountain. This afternoon our guide will take us on a guided walk to explore the unique rock formations.

Day 9 Himba TribesAfter some early morning exploration we continue north and drive towards Kamanjab. Today we have the chance to experience life within a Himba tribe. The Himba have been extremely diligent about upholding the roots of their culture but they are also very curious about visitors to their home.

Day 10/11 Etosha National ParkEtosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegeta-tion. We will go on various game drives and spend our evenings at the abundant waterholes for some excellent game photography.

Day 12 WindhoekAfter an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek. On the way we stop at a popular craft market where you can barter for handmade gifts to take home. On arrival in Windhoek our guide will take us on a short city tour in our truck. Your tour ends on arrival in Windhoek, but it is nice to join the group for a final meal out at Joe’s Beer House, an exciting dining experience! Optional Activities: Dinner out.

The southbound tour varies slightly to the itinerary listed on this page. Please contact us, should you be interested in the southbound itinerary. This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in all the activities listed you will need to purchase this package.

North Camping

Tour code: NCW




Start: Cape TownEnd: Windhoek





3 Himba Tribe visit

Best of NamibiaCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia 12 DAYS

South Camping

Tour code: NWC




Start: WindhoekEnd: Cape Town


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CODE START FINISH1471 09-Jul-14 20-Jul-141472 13-Jul-14 24-Jul-141473 G 16-Jul-14 27-Jul-141474 20-Jul-14 31-Jul-141475 23-Jul-14 03-Aug-141476 27-Jul-14 07-Aug-141477 G 30-Jul-14 10-Aug-141478 03-Aug-14 14-Aug-141479 06-Aug-14 17-Aug-141480 10-Aug-14 21-Aug-141481 13-Aug-14 24-Aug-141482 17-Aug-14 28-Aug-141483 20-Aug-14 31-Aug-141484 24-Aug-14 04-Sep-141485 G 27-Aug-14 07-Sep-141486 31-Aug-14 11-Sep-141487 03-Sep-14 14-Sep-141488 07-Sep-14 18-Sep-14

CODE START FINISH1489 10-Sep-14 21-Sep-141490 14-Sep-14 25-Sep-141491 17-Sep-14 28-Sep-141492 21-Sep-14 02-Oct-141493 G 24-Sep-14 05-Oct-141494 28-Sep-14 09-Oct-141495 01-Oct-14 12-Oct-141496 05-Oct-14 16-Oct-141497 G 08-Oct-14 19-Oct-141498 12-Oct-14 23-Oct-141499 15-Oct-14 26-Oct-141500 19-Oct-14 30-Oct-141501 G 22-Oct-14 02-Nov-141502 26-Oct-14 06-Nov-141503 29-Oct-14 09-Nov-141504 02-Nov-14 13-Nov-141505 05-Nov-14 16-Nov-141506 09-Nov-14 20-Nov-14

CODE START FINISH1507 12-Nov-14 23-Nov-141508 16-Nov-14 27-Nov-141509 G 19-Nov-14 30-Nov-141510 23-Nov-14 04-Dec-141511 26-Nov-14 07-Dec-141512 30-Nov-14 11-Dec-141513 03-Dec-14 14-Dec-141514 07-Dec-14 18-Dec-141515 10-Dec-14 21-Dec-141516 14-Dec-14 25-Dec-141517 G 17-Dec-14 28-Dec-141518 21-Dec-14 01-Jan-151519 24-Dec-14 04-Jan-151520 28-Dec-14 08-Jan-151521 G 31-Dec-14 11-Jan-15

Tour dates - NWCCODE START FINISH1393 06-Jan-14 17-Jan-141397 20-Jan-14 31-Jan-141401 03-Feb-14 14-Feb-141405 17-Feb-14 28-Feb-141409 03-Mar-14 14-Mar-141413 17-Mar-14 28-Mar-141417 31-Mar-14 11-Apr-141421 14-Apr-14 25-Apr-141425 28-Apr-14 09-May-141429 12-May-14 23-May-141433 26-May-14 06-Jun-141437 09-Jun-14 20-Jun-141441 23-Jun-14 04-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1445 07-Jul-14 18-Jul-141449 21-Jul-14 01-Aug-141453 04-Aug-14 15-Aug-141457 18-Aug-14 29-Aug-141461 01-Sep-14 12-Sep-141465 15-Sep-14 26-Sep-141469 29-Sep-14 10-Oct-141473 13-Oct-14 24-Oct-141477 27-Oct-14 07-Nov-141481 10-Nov-14 21-Nov-141485 24-Nov-14 05-Dec-141489 08-Dec-14 19-Dec-141493 22-Dec-14 02-Jan-15

Tour dates - NCWCODE START FINISH1417 01-Jan-14 12-Jan-141418 05-Jan-14 16-Jan-141419 08-Jan-14 19-Jan-141420 12-Jan-14 23-Jan-141421 G 15-Jan-14 26-Jan-141422 19-Jan-14 30-Jan-141423 22-Jan-14 02-Feb-141424 26-Jan-14 06-Feb-141425 G 29-Jan-14 09-Feb-141426 02-Feb-14 13-Feb-141427 05-Feb-14 16-Feb-141428 09-Feb-14 20-Feb-141429 G 12-Feb-14 23-Feb-141430 16-Feb-14 27-Feb-141431 19-Feb-14 02-Mar-141432 23-Feb-14 06-Mar-141433 26-Feb-14 09-Mar-141434 02-Mar-14 13-Mar-14

CODE START FINISH1435 05-Mar-14 16-Mar-141436 09-Mar-14 20-Mar-141437 G 12-Mar-14 23-Mar-141438 16-Mar-14 27-Mar-141439 19-Mar-14 30-Mar-141440 23-Mar-14 03-Apr-141441 26-Mar-14 06-Apr-141442 30-Mar-14 10-Apr-141443 02-Apr-14 13-Apr-141444 06-Apr-14 17-Apr-141445 G 09-Apr-14 20-Apr-141446 13-Apr-14 24-Apr-141447 16-Apr-14 27-Apr-141448 20-Apr-14 01-May-141449 G 23-Apr-14 04-May-141450 27-Apr-14 08-May-141451 30-Apr-14 11-May-141452 04-May-14 15-May-1436

Featured Highlights

Namib Desert

Fish River Canyon

Cederberg Region

Himba Tribe


Day 1 Cederberg Mountain RegionLeaving Cape Town, there’s one last photo stop at Table View for a spectacular panorama view of Table Mountain. On the way to the Cederberg we will stop at a local wine farm for a wine tasting, followed by a guided hike in the Cederberg region. Upon arrival at our accommoda-tion, your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.

Day 2 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) RiverToday we travel through the Northern Cape and Namaqualand, stopping at the remote town of Springbok for any last requirements. After crossing the Namibian border we check into the lovely chalets overlooking the river that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.

Day 3 Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River CanyonThis morning there’s the chance to do an optional canoe trip down the Gariep River or to spend some time relaxing at the camp along the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon and take a scenic hike along the rim in order to gain some perspective as to just how large this natural phenomenon is. Later we return to Ai-Ais to check in to our accommodation and enjoy the hot springs. Optional Activity: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.


Day 5 Namib-Naukluft National ParkWe have a full day in the Namib-Naukluft National Park that starts with a walk up Dune 45 for an amazing view and photo opportunity. Later we will have the opportunity to be transported into Sossusvlei. In the after-noon there is a short walk into Sesriem Canyon. Optional Activity: Transfer to Deadvlei

Day 6/7 SwakopmundWe are joined by an expert local guide for a desert walk. Exploring on foot, this local guide will share his detailed knowledge of the ecosystem. Afterwards we cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way from the Atlantic Coast. Then it’s on to Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia, where you will be briefed on the many optional activities available. Optional Activities: Dinner Out, Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights etc.

Day 8 Swakopmund - KhorixasToday we head inland towards Khorixas, stopping en-route at Spitzkoppe, where we will enjoy some time exploring the enormous granite monoliths with our guide. In the afternoon we will visit the Petrified Forest (might be done the following morning).

Day 9 Kamanjab - Himba TribeToday we journey towards Kamanjab. Driving through Damaraland, we will spend time with some of the semi-nomadic Himba people. The Himba are a pastoral people and are easily recognisable by their unique

style of hair and dress.

Day 10/11 Etosha National Park We travel south-east to Etosha NP. The open plains allow spectacular elevated game viewing from the truck whilst on game drives. Our quality bungalow accommodations, which both boast floodlit night water holes, are inside the park. Optional Activities: Morning or night game drive with expert Namibian game ranger

Day 12 WindhoekEn-route to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, we stop at a craft market where you can buy authentic African carvings and paintings. On arrival in Windhoek we take a short driving tour around the city in our truck. Our tour ends here. Optional Activity: Dinner out


North Accommodated

Tour code: NACW



Meals incl: B x 11, L x 11, D x 9Start: Cape TownEnd: Windhoek






3 Himba Tribe visit

Namibian Experience

Countries Visited: South Africa, Namibia12 DAYS

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CODE START FINISH1447 16-Apr-14 27-Apr-141449 p 23-Apr-14 04-May-141451 30-Apr-14 11-May-141453 G 07-May-14 18-May-141455 14-May-14 25-May-141457 21-May-14 01-Jun-141459 28-May-14 08-Jun-141461 pG 04-Jun-14 15-Jun-141463 11-Jun-14 22-Jun-141465 18-Jun-14 29-Jun-141467 25-Jun-14 06-Jul-141469 G 02-Jul-14 13-Jul-141471 p 09-Jul-14 20-Jul-141473 16-Jul-14 27-Jul-141475 23-Jul-14 03-Aug-14

Tour dates - NACWCODE START FINISH1477 G 30-Jul-14 10-Aug-141479 06-Aug-14 17-Aug-141481 p 13-Aug-14 24-Aug-141483 20-Aug-14 31-Aug-141485 G 27-Aug-14 07-Sep-141487 03-Sep-14 14-Sep-141489 10-Sep-14 21-Sep-141491 17-Sep-14 28-Sep-141493 pG 24-Sep-14 05-Oct-141495 01-Oct-14 12-Oct-141497 08-Oct-14 19-Oct-141499 15-Oct-14 26-Oct-141501 G 22-Oct-14 02-Nov-141503 p 29-Oct-14 09-Nov-141505 05-Nov-14 16-Nov-14

CODE START FINISH1507 12-Nov-14 23-Nov-141509 G 19-Nov-14 30-Nov-141511 26-Nov-14 07-Dec-141513 p 03-Dec-14 14-Dec-141515 10-Dec-14 21-Dec-141517 G 17-Dec-14 28-Dec-141519 24-Dec-14 04-Jan-151521 31-Dec-14 11-Jan-15


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I Want More...To include waterbased safari options, extend

your tour to Victoria Falls to take in the natural

bush experience of the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park by adding our 8 day

Okavango & Chobe Trail tour (page 46).

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I’m so glad we took the tour rather than to take the trip ourselves - we got so much out of our short journey

and experienced some amazing things. It was well worth the money and I’ve come away

with an unforgettable experience. Robyn

(Scotland)

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Featured Highlights

Himba Tribe


Okavango Delta

Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls

Day 1 Swakopmund After meeting your guides, the whole day is free to relax, explore or partake in one of the many activities available here. Optional Activities: Quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, dinner out etc.

Day 2 SpitzkoppeLeaving the coast we drive through arid landscapes to Spitzkoppe Mountain and

set up camp in the wild plain at the base of the mountain.


Day 4/5 Etosha National ParkEtosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegeta-tion. We will go on various game drives and spend our evenings at the abundant waterholes for some excellent game photography.

Day 6 WindhoekAfter an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek, the Capital city of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market where you can barter for handmade gifts to take home. On arrival in Windhoek our guide will take us on a short city tour in our truck. Joe’s Beer House is an exciting dining experience for our optional dinner out. Optional Activity: Dinner out.

Day 7 Botswana - GhanziAfter an early start, we cross into Botswana and drive to Ghanzi. After setting up camp we meet with a local Bushman (San) community and experience some traditional tribal dancing.

Day 8 Maun Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and this afternoon we will prepare for this excursion, packing small 2-night bags. There may be an opportunity this afternoon to a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. Optional Activities: Scenic Flight (time permitting)

Day 9/10 Maun – Okavango DeltaThis morning we board the big 4x4 truck that will take us in to the Delta. In high-water season it is sometimes necessary to take a boat to the poling station where we meet up with the members of a local community who will be showing us their homeland. We spend 2 nights bush camping in the wilderness and, if the water level allows, we will take a mokoro (tra-ditional canoe) trip through the waterways and a nature walk. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Maun for the following 2 nights.

Day 11 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata. The shady tree canopy surrounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck.

Day 12 Botswana - Chobe National ParkWe travel to Chobe and this afternoon we enjoy a sunset river cruise as the animals are best spotted from the Chobe River. Elephants, Hippo, Crocodiles, Eland and many other crea-tures reside in Chobe so keep your cameras ready.

Day 13/14 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOn arrival in Victoria Falls town, we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls. Optional Activities: Full day white water rafting, Flight over the falls, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter.


North Camping

Tour code: NSV




Start: SwakopmundEnd: Victoria Falls



3 Himba Tribe visit




Desert & DeltaCountries Visited: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 14 DAYS

G = German = Guaranteed

CODE START FINISH1416 04-Jan-14 17-Jan-141417 07-Jan-14 20-Jan-141418 11-Jan-14 24-Jan-141419 14-Jan-14 27-Jan-141420 18-Jan-14 31-Jan-141421 G 21-Jan-14 03-Feb-141422 25-Jan-14 07-Feb-141423 28-Jan-14 10-Feb-141424 01-Feb-14 14-Feb-141425 G 04-Feb-14 17-Feb-141426 08-Feb-14 21-Feb-141427 11-Feb-14 24-Feb-141428 15-Feb-14 28-Feb-141429 G 18-Feb-14 03-Mar-141430 22-Feb-14 07-Mar-141431 25-Feb-14 10-Mar-141432 01-Mar-14 14-Mar-141433 04-Mar-14 17-Mar-14

CODE START FINISH1434 08-Mar-14 21-Mar-141435 11-Mar-14 24-Mar-141436 15-Mar-14 28-Mar-141437 G 18-Mar-14 31-Mar-141438 22-Mar-14 04-Apr-141439 25-Mar-14 07-Apr-141440 29-Mar-14 11-Apr-141441 01-Apr-14 14-Apr-141442 05-Apr-14 18-Apr-141443 08-Apr-14 21-Apr-141444 12-Apr-14 25-Apr-141445 G 15-Apr-14 28-Apr-141446 19-Apr-14 02-May-141447 22-Apr-14 05-May-141448 26-Apr-14 09-May-141449 G 29-Apr-14 12-May-141450 03-May-14 16-May-141451 06-May-14 19-May-14

South Camping

Tour code: NVS




Start: Victoria FallsEnd: Swakopmund


CODE START FINISH1452 10-May-14 23-May-141453 G 13-May-14 26-May-141454 17-May-14 30-May-141455 20-May-14 02-Jun-141456 24-May-14 06-Jun-141457 27-May-14 09-Jun-141458 31-May-14 13-Jun-141459 03-Jun-14 16-Jun-141460 07-Jun-14 20-Jun-141461 G 10-Jun-14 23-Jun-141462 14-Jun-14 27-Jun-141463 17-Jun-14 30-Jun-141464 21-Jun-14 04-Jul-141465 24-Jun-14 07-Jul-141466 28-Jun-14 11-Jul-141467 01-Jul-14 14-Jul-141468 05-Jul-14 18-Jul-141469 G 08-Jul-14 21-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1470 12-Jul-14 25-Jul-141471 15-Jul-14 28-Jul-141472 19-Jul-14 01-Aug-141473 G 22-Jul-14 04-Aug-141474 26-Jul-14 08-Aug-141475 29-Jul-14 11-Aug-141476 02-Aug-14 15-Aug-141477 G 05-Aug-14 18-Aug-141478 09-Aug-14 22-Aug-141479 12-Aug-14 25-Aug-141480 16-Aug-14 29-Aug-141481 19-Aug-14 01-Sep-141482 23-Aug-14 05-Sep-141483 26-Aug-14 08-Sep-141484 30-Aug-14 12-Sep-141485 G 02-Sep-14 15-Sep-141486 06-Sep-14 19-Sep-141487 09-Sep-14 22-Sep-14

CODE START FINISH1488 13-Sep-14 26-Sep-141489 16-Sep-14 29-Sep-141490 20-Sep-14 03-Oct-141491 23-Sep-14 06-Oct-141492 27-Sep-14 10-Oct-141493 G 30-Sep-14 13-Oct-141494 04-Oct-14 17-Oct-141495 07-Oct-14 20-Oct-141496 11-Oct-14 24-Oct-141497 G 14-Oct-14 27-Oct-141498 18-Oct-14 31-Oct-141499 21-Oct-14 03-Nov-141500 25-Oct-14 07-Nov-141501 G 28-Oct-14 10-Nov-141502 01-Nov-14 14-Nov-141503 04-Nov-14 17-Nov-141504 08-Nov-14 21-Nov-141505 11-Nov-14 24-Nov-14

CODE START FINISH1506 15-Nov-14 28-Nov-141507 18-Nov-14 01-Dec-141508 22-Nov-14 05-Dec-141509 G 25-Nov-14 08-Dec-141510 29-Nov-14 12-Dec-141511 02-Dec-14 15-Dec-141512 06-Dec-14 19-Dec-141513 09-Dec-14 22-Dec-141514 13-Dec-14 26-Dec-141515 16-Dec-14 29-Dec-141516 20-Dec-14 02-Jan-151517 G 23-Dec-14 05-Jan-151518 27-Dec-14 09-Jan-151519 30-Dec-14 12-Jan-15

Tour dates - NVSCODE START FINISH1397 12-Jan-14 25-Jan-141401 26-Jan-14 08-Feb-141405 09-Feb-14 22-Feb-141409 23-Feb-14 08-Mar-141413 09-Mar-14 22-Mar-141417 23-Mar-14 05-Apr-141421 06-Apr-14 19-Apr-141425 20-Apr-14 03-May-141429 04-May-14 17-May-141433 18-May-14 31-May-141437 01-Jun-14 14-Jun-141441 15-Jun-14 28-Jun-141445 29-Jun-14 12-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1449 13-Jul-14 26-Jul-141453 27-Jul-14 09-Aug-141457 10-Aug-14 23-Aug-141461 24-Aug-14 06-Sep-141465 07-Sep-14 20-Sep-141469 21-Sep-14 04-Oct-141473 05-Oct-14 18-Oct-141477 19-Oct-14 01-Nov-141481 02-Nov-14 15-Nov-141485 16-Nov-14 29-Nov-141489 30-Nov-14 13-Dec-141493 14-Dec-14 27-Dec-141497 28-Dec-14 10-Jan-15

Tour dates - NSV

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Featured Highlights

Okavango Delta


Himba Tribe

Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls

I Want More...The Namib Desert is one

of the oldest deserts in the world and well worth the visit. Extend your tour by

beginning in Cape Town and taking in the magnificent

Fish River Canyon and Namib Dunes. Add our 7 day Desert Explorer tour

(page 32).

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Day 1 SwakopmundAfter meeting your guides you will have the oppor-tunity to experience one of the many optional activities available in the adventure capital of Namibia, Swakopmund. Alternatively explore the town, admire the architecture or visit the many quaint shops. Optional Activities: Dinner out, quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, scenic flights etc.


Day 3 Kamanjab - Himba TribeToday we journey towards Kamanjab. Driving through Damaraland, we will spend time with some of the semi-nomadic Himba people. The Himba are a pastoral people and are easily recognisable by their unique style of hair and dress.

Day 4/5 Etosha National Park We travel south-east to Etosha NP. The open plains allow spectacular elevated game viewing from the truck whilst on game drives. Our quality bungalow accommodations, which both boast floodlit night water holes, are inside the park.

Day 6 WindhoekEn-route to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, we stop at a craft market where you can buy authentic African carvings and paintings. On arrival in Windhoek we take a short driving tour around the city in our truck. Optional Activity: Dinner out

Day 7 Botswana - GhanziWe say goodbye to Namibia and cross the Botswana border. Later we arrive at our lodge in Ghanzi and this evening we experience some traditional tribal dancing from the local San community. Optional Activity: Bushman walk.

Day 8/9/10 Maun – Okavango DeltaMaun is well known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta. We spend one night in Maun and prepare for this Delta excursion. Please pack a small overnight bag for your stay in the Okavango Delta. Small planes transport us over this amazing area to our tented camp. Once in the Delta we take a nature walk with a local expert and a guided afternoon boat cruise. If the water level allows there will also be a traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) trip. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accom-modation in Maun during the Delta Excursion on day 9 & 10.

Day 11 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans. The shady tree canopy surrounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck.


Day 13/14 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsAfter an early morning optional game drive we cross into Zimbabwe where we have a short briefing on all the optional activities available. Then we enter the much-anticipated Victoria Falls NP where we will experience the might of the great Zambezi River. Your tour officially finishes after breakfast on day 14, but there is the option to book extra nights. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion and many more.


NB – it is possible to book our 2 day “Journey to Johannesburg” transit (page 7) straight after this tour, as this is one of the cheapest ways to get from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg. This transit will depart the next morning.

North AccommodatedTour code: NASV

R14 450Sgl Supp: R4 180



Start: SwakopmundEnd: Victoria Falls




3 Himba Tribe visit


3 Chobe NP cruise


Desert & Delta

Countries Visited: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe14 DAYS

Tour dates - NASVCODE START FINISH1417 p 07-Jan-14 20-Jan-141419 14-Jan-14 27-Jan-141421 G 21-Jan-14 03-Feb-141423 28-Jan-14 10-Feb-141425 04-Feb-14 17-Feb-141427 11-Feb-14 24-Feb-141429 pG 18-Feb-14 03-Mar-141431 25-Feb-14 10-Mar-141433 p 04-Mar-14 17-Mar-141435 11-Mar-14 24-Mar-141437 G 18-Mar-14 31-Mar-141439 p 25-Mar-14 07-Apr-141441 01-Apr-14 14-Apr-141443 08-Apr-14 21-Apr-141445 G 15-Apr-14 28-Apr-14

CODE START FINISH1447 22-Apr-14 05-May-141449 p 29-Apr-14 12-May-141451 06-May-14 19-May-141453 G 13-May-14 26-May-141455 20-May-14 02-Jun-141457 27-May-14 09-Jun-141459 03-Jun-14 16-Jun-141461 pG 10-Jun-14 23-Jun-141463 17-Jun-14 30-Jun-141465 24-Jun-14 07-Jul-141467 01-Jul-14 14-Jul-141469 G 08-Jul-14 21-Jul-141471 p 15-Jul-14 28-Jul-141473 22-Jul-14 04-Aug-141475 29-Jul-14 11-Aug-14

CODE START FINISH1477 G 05-Aug-14 18-Aug-141479 12-Aug-14 25-Aug-141481 p 19-Aug-14 01-Sep-141483 26-Aug-14 08-Sep-141485 G 02-Sep-14 15-Sep-141487 09-Sep-14 22-Sep-141489 16-Sep-14 29-Sep-141491 23-Sep-14 06-Oct-141493 pG 30-Sep-14 13-Oct-141495 07-Oct-14 20-Oct-141497 14-Oct-14 27-Oct-141499 21-Oct-14 03-Nov-141501 G 28-Oct-14 10-Nov-141503 p 04-Nov-14 17-Nov-141505 11-Nov-14 24-Nov-14

CODE START FINISH1507 18-Nov-14 01-Dec-141509 G 25-Nov-14 08-Dec-141511 02-Dec-14 15-Dec-141513 p 09-Dec-14 22-Dec-141515 16-Dec-14 29-Dec-141517 G 23-Dec-14 05-Jan-151519 30-Dec-14 12-Jan-15


= Guaranteed

I have never travelled with a group of

“strangers” in this way before, we

became almost like a family with two

“uncles”, it was great! Gitte (Denmark)

39

Quiver tree (Kokerboom)

Ready, steady... go!

Zebra crossing

The canyon - it’s big!

Lion Walk - Vic Falls

Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain RegionLeaving Cape Town, there’s one last photo stop at Table View for a spectacular panorama view of Table Mountain. On the way to the Cederberg we will stop at a local wine farm for a wine tasting, followed by a guided hike in the Cederberg region. Upon arrival at our accommodation, your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.

Day 2 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) RiverToday we travel through the Northern Cape and Namaqualand, stopping at the remote town of Springbok for any last requirements. After crossing the Namibian border we check into the lovely chalets overlook-ing the river that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.

Day 3 Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River CanyonThis morning there’s the chance to do an optional canoe trip down the Gariep River or to spend some time relaxing at the camp along the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon and take a scenic hike along the rim in order to gain some perspective as to just how large this natural phenome-non is. Later we return to Ai-Ais to check in to our accommodation and enjoy the hot springs. Optional Activity: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.


Day 5 Namib-Naukluft National ParkWe have a full day in the Namib-Naukluft National Park that starts with a walk up Dune 45 for an amazing view and photo opportunity. Later we will have the opportunity to be transported into Sossusvlei. In the afternoon there is a short walk into Sesriem Canyon. Optional Activity: Transfer to Deadvlei

Day 6/7 SwakopmundWe are joined by an expert local guide for a desert walk. Exploring on foot, this local guide will share his detailed knowledge of the ecosystem. Afterwards we cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way from the Atlantic Coast. Then it’s on to Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia, where you will be briefed on the many optional activities available. Optional Activities: Dinner Out, Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights etc.


Day 9 Kamanjab - Himba TribeToday we journey towards Kamanjab. Driving through Damaraland, we will spend time with some of the semi-nomadic Himba people. The Himba are a pastoral people and are easily recognisable by their unique style of hair and dress.

Day 10/11 Etosha National Park We travel south-east to Etosha NP. The open plains allow spectacular elevated game viewing from the truck whilst on game drives. Our quality bungalow accommodations, which both boast floodlit night water holes, are inside the park. Optional Activities: Morning or night game drive with expert Namibian game ranger

Day 12 WindhoekEn-route to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, we stop at a craft market where you can buy authentic African carvings and paintings. On arrival in Windhoek we take a short driving tour around the city in our truck. Optional Activity: Dinner out

Day 13 Botswana - GhanziWe say goodbye to Namibia and cross the Botswana border. Later we arrive at our lodge in Ghanzi and this evening we experience some traditional tribal dancing from the local San community. Optional Activity: Bushman walk.




3 Himba Tribe visit


3 Chobe National Park boat cruise

3 Vic Falls National Park entry

Tour dates - NACV



1419 08-Jan-14 27-Jan-14

1421 G 15-Jan-14 03-Feb-14

1423 22-Jan-14 10-Feb-14

1425 29-Jan-14 17-Feb-14

1427 05-Feb-14 24-Feb-14

1429 pG 12-Feb-14 03-Mar-14

1431 19-Feb-14 10-Mar-14

1433 26-Feb-14 17-Mar-14

1435 05-Mar-14 24-Mar-14

1437 G 12-Mar-14 31-Mar-14

1439 p 19-Mar-14 07-Apr-14

1441 26-Mar-14 14-Apr-14

1443 02-Apr-14 21-Apr-14

1445 G 09-Apr-14 28-Apr-14

1447 16-Apr-14 05-May-14

1449 p 23-Apr-14 12-May-14

1451 30-Apr-14 19-May-14

1453 G 07-May-14 26-May-14

1455 14-May-14 02-Jun-14

1457 21-May-14 09-Jun-14

1459 28-May-14 16-Jun-14

1461 pG 04-Jun-14 23-Jun-14

1463 11-Jun-14 30-Jun-14

1465 18-Jun-14 07-Jul-14

1467 25-Jun-14 14-Jul-14

1469 G 02-Jul-14 21-Jul-14


1473 16-Jul-14 04-Aug-14

1475 23-Jul-14 11-Aug-14

1477 G 30-Jul-14 18-Aug-14

1479 06-Aug-14 25-Aug-14

1481 p 13-Aug-14 01-Sep-14

1483 20-Aug-14 08-Sep-14

1485 G 27-Aug-14 15-Sep-14

1487 03-Sep-14 22-Sep-14

1489 10-Sep-14 29-Sep-14

1491 17-Sep-14 06-Oct-14

1493 pG 24-Sep-14 13-Oct-14

1495 01-Oct-14 20-Oct-14

1497 08-Oct-14 27-Oct-14

1499 15-Oct-14 03-Nov-14

1501 G 22-Oct-14 10-Nov-14

1503 p 29-Oct-14 17-Nov-14

1505 05-Nov-14 24-Nov-14

1507 12-Nov-14 01-Dec-14

1509 G 19-Nov-14 08-Dec-14

1511 26-Nov-14 15-Dec-14

1513 p 03-Dec-14 22-Dec-14

1515 10-Dec-14 29-Dec-14

1517 G 17-Dec-14 05-Jan-15

1519 24-Dec-14 12-Jan-15

1521 31-Dec-14 19-Jan-15

20 DAYS

Cape Town to Victoria FallsCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe

I Want More...Our unique tour linking

system means that you can extend this tour all the way to Nairobi by adding our 21 day East African Adventure

tour (page 66). Nomad is the only company that can offer

you this experience in an accommodated option.

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This was by far one of the best tour experiences I’ve had in my

life. The campsites we visited had good facilities for the most part

and the sites were truly amazing. Carol (USA)

40

Featured Highlights


Okavango Delta

Namib Desert

Himba Tribe

Victoria Falls

Ready, steady... go!

Zebra crossing

Typical African evening

Day 14/15/16 Maun – Okavango DeltaMaun is well known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta. We spend one night in Maun and prepare for this Delta excursion. Please pack a small overnight bag for your stay in the Okavango Delta. Small planes transport us over this amazing area to our tented camp. Once in the Delta we take a nature walk with a local expert and a guided afternoon boat cruise. If the water level allows there will also be a traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) trip. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Maun during the Delta Excursion.

Day 17 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans. The shady tree canopy surrounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck. The Helmeted Guineafowl, Crested Francolin, Yellow Hornbill, Pied and Arrowmarked Babblers, Glossy Starling, Meyers Parrot and Paradise Whydah are just some of the species you may encounter during your stay at the lodge..


Day 19 Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls On arrival in Victoria Falls town, we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. An optional dinner out is a friendly way to end your tour with all the new friends you have made along the way. Optional Activities: Dinner out, Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi sunset cruise.

Day 20 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOfficially your tours finishes after breakfast but most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not to be missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives such as a walk with lions or a bungee jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia. Optional Activities: White water rafting, flight over the falls, full day low / high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning / afternoon lion or elephant encounter.


NB – It is possible to book our 2 day “Journey to Johannesburg” transit (page 7) straight after this tour, as this is one of the cheapest ways to get from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg. The transit will depart the following morning.

North AccommodatedTour code: NACV

R23 950Sgl Supp: R4 880



Start: Cape TownEnd: Victoria Falls



Cape Town to Victoria Falls

Countries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe

41

Fish River Canyon

Zambezi river rafting




Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National ParkWe arrive at the Namib-Naukluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem Canyon. Tonight we enjoy the star-studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib Desert, only occa-sionally interrupted by the call of a Jackal or, a rather unique lizard, the barking gecko!


Day 6 Swakopmund After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Just before we arrive in Swakopmund, we stop at the Walvis bay lagoon en route, where there are often flamingos to be seen. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restau-rants. Optional Activity: Dinner out

Day 7 Swakopmund The whole day is free to relax, explore or partake in one of the many activities available here. Most popular activities are quad biking in the dunes or tandem skydiving. On a clear day’s skydiving you can see all the way to the next day’s destination! Taking a walk around Swakopmund’s shops and having a leisurely lunch is also a great way to spend your day. Optional Activities: Quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, dinner out etc.

Day 8 SpitzkoppeLeaving the coast we drive through arid landscapes to Spitzkoppe Mountain. The enormous granite monoliths dominate the otherwise flat landscape and we set up camp in the wild plain at the base of the mountain. This afternoon our guide will take us on a guided walk to explore the unique rock forma-tions. The more adventurous among us may want to try some mountain climbing for some stunning views of the landscape.

Day 9 Himba TribesAfter some early morning exploration we continue north and drive towards Kamanjab. Today we have the chance to experience life within a Himba tribe. The Himba are pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats. They are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. The Himba have been extremely diligent about upholding the roots of their culture but they are also very curious about visitors to their home.

Day 10/11 Etosha National ParkEtosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grass-lands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegetation. You may even see some of the amazing animals crossing the road in front of your truck! We will go on various game drives and spend our evenings at the abundant waterholes for some excellent game photography.

North Camping

Tour code: NCV






South Camping

Tour code: NVC




Start: Victoria FallsEnd: Cape Town





3 Himba Tribe visit




Tour dates - NCV

Tour dates - NVC



1418 05-Jan-14 24-Jan-14

1419 08-Jan-14 27-Jan-14

1420 12-Jan-14 31-Jan-14

1421 G 15-Jan-14 03-Feb-14

1422 19-Jan-14 07-Feb-14

1423 22-Jan-14 10-Feb-14

1424 26-Jan-14 14-Feb-14

1425 G 29-Jan-14 17-Feb-14

1426 02-Feb-14 21-Feb-14

1427 05-Feb-14 24-Feb-14

1428 09-Feb-14 28-Feb-14

1429 G 12-Feb-14 03-Mar-14

1430 16-Feb-14 07-Mar-14

1431 19-Feb-14 10-Mar-14

1432 23-Feb-14 14-Mar-14

1433 26-Feb-14 17-Mar-14

1434 02-Mar-14 21-Mar-14

1435 05-Mar-14 24-Mar-14

1436 09-Mar-14 28-Mar-14

1437 G 12-Mar-14 31-Mar-14

1438 16-Mar-14 04-Apr-14

1439 19-Mar-14 07-Apr-14

1440 23-Mar-14 11-Apr-14

1441 26-Mar-14 14-Apr-14

1442 30-Mar-14 18-Apr-14

1443 02-Apr-14 21-Apr-14

1444 06-Apr-14 25-Apr-14

1445 G 09-Apr-14 28-Apr-14

1446 13-Apr-14 02-May-14

1447 16-Apr-14 05-May-14

1448 20-Apr-14 09-May-14

1449 G 23-Apr-14 12-May-14

1450 27-Apr-14 16-May-14

1451 30-Apr-14 19-May-14

1452 04-May-14 23-May-14

1453 G 07-May-14 26-May-14

1454 11-May-14 30-May-14

1455 14-May-14 02-Jun-14

1456 18-May-14 06-Jun-14

1457 21-May-14 09-Jun-14

1458 25-May-14 13-Jun-14

1459 28-May-14 16-Jun-14

1460 01-Jun-14 20-Jun-14

1461 G 04-Jun-14 23-Jun-14

1462 08-Jun-14 27-Jun-14

1463 11-Jun-14 30-Jun-14

1464 15-Jun-14 04-Jul-14

1465 18-Jun-14 07-Jul-14

1466 22-Jun-14 11-Jul-14

1467 25-Jun-14 14-Jul-14

1468 29-Jun-14 18-Jul-14

1469 G 02-Jul-14 21-Jul-14


1471 09-Jul-14 28-Jul-14

1472 13-Jul-14 01-Aug-14

1473 G 16-Jul-14 04-Aug-14

1474 20-Jul-14 08-Aug-14

1475 23-Jul-14 11-Aug-14

1476 27-Jul-14 15-Aug-14

1477 G 30-Jul-14 18-Aug-14

1478 03-Aug-14 22-Aug-14

1479 06-Aug-14 25-Aug-14

1480 10-Aug-14 29-Aug-14

1481 13-Aug-14 01-Sep-14

1482 17-Aug-14 05-Sep-14

1483 20-Aug-14 08-Sep-14

1484 24-Aug-14 12-Sep-14

1485 G 27-Aug-14 15-Sep-14

1486 31-Aug-14 19-Sep-14

1487 03-Sep-14 22-Sep-14

1488 07-Sep-14 26-Sep-14

1489 10-Sep-14 29-Sep-14

1490 14-Sep-14 03-Oct-14

1491 17-Sep-14 06-Oct-14

1492 21-Sep-14 10-Oct-14

1493 G 24-Sep-14 13-Oct-14

1494 28-Sep-14 17-Oct-14

1495 01-Oct-14 20-Oct-14

1496 05-Oct-14 24-Oct-14

1497 G 08-Oct-14 27-Oct-14

1498 12-Oct-14 31-Oct-14

1499 15-Oct-14 03-Nov-14

1500 19-Oct-14 07-Nov-14

1501 G 22-Oct-14 10-Nov-14

1502 26-Oct-14 14-Nov-14

1503 29-Oct-14 17-Nov-14

1504 02-Nov-14 21-Nov-14

1505 05-Nov-14 24-Nov-14

1506 09-Nov-14 28-Nov-14

1507 12-Nov-14 01-Dec-14

1508 16-Nov-14 05-Dec-14

1509 G 19-Nov-14 08-Dec-14

1510 23-Nov-14 12-Dec-14

1511 26-Nov-14 15-Dec-14

1512 30-Nov-14 19-Dec-14

1513 03-Dec-14 22-Dec-14

1514 07-Dec-14 26-Dec-14

1515 10-Dec-14 29-Dec-14

1516 14-Dec-14 02-Jan-15

1517 G 17-Dec-14 05-Jan-15

1518 21-Dec-14 09-Jan-15

1519 24-Dec-14 12-Jan-15

1520 28-Dec-14 16-Jan-15

1521 G 31-Dec-14 19-Jan-15

CODE START FINISH1397 12-Jan-14 31-Jan-141401 26-Jan-14 14-Feb-141405 09-Feb-14 28-Feb-141409 23-Feb-14 14-Mar-141413 09-Mar-14 28-Mar-141417 23-Mar-14 11-Apr-141421 06-Apr-14 25-Apr-141425 20-Apr-14 09-May-141429 04-May-14 23-May-141433 18-May-14 06-Jun-141437 01-Jun-14 20-Jun-141441 15-Jun-14 04-Jul-141445 29-Jun-14 18-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1449 13-Jul-14 01-Aug-141453 27-Jul-14 15-Aug-141457 10-Aug-14 29-Aug-141461 24-Aug-14 12-Sep-141465 07-Sep-14 26-Sep-141469 21-Sep-14 10-Oct-141473 05-Oct-14 24-Oct-141477 19-Oct-14 07-Nov-141481 02-Nov-14 21-Nov-141485 16-Nov-14 05-Dec-141489 30-Nov-14 19-Dec-141493 14-Dec-14 02-Jan-151497 28-Dec-14 16-Jan-15

20 DAYS

Cape Town to Victoria FallsCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe

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Featured Highlights


Himba Tribe

Namib Desert

Okavango Delta

Victoria Falls

Day 12 WindhoekAfter an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek, the Capital city of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market where you can barter for handmade gifts to take home. Windhoek is not only the capital; it is also the cultural, social and economic centre of Namibia. On arrival in Windhoek our guide will take us on a short city tour in our truck. Joe’s Beer House is an exciting dining experience for our optional dinner out. Optional Activity: Dinner out.

Day 13 Botswana - GhanziAfter an early start, we cross into Botswana and drive to Ghanzi. After setting up camp we meet with a local Bushman (San) community and experience some traditional tribal dancing. Optional activity: Bushman walk

Day 14 Maun Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and this afternoon we will prepare for this excursion, packing small 2-night bags. There may be an opportunity this afternoon to take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. Optional Activities: Scenic Flight (time permitting)

Day 15/16 Maun – Okavango DeltaThis morning we board the big 4x4 truck that will take us in to the Delta. In high-water season it is sometimes necessary to take a boat to the poling station where we meet up with the members of a local community who will be showing us their homeland. We spend 2 nights bush camping in the wilderness and, if the water level allows, we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip through the waterways. We will also be going on some nature walks in the hope of seeing some wild animals in their natural habitat. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Maun for the following 2 nights.

Day 17 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata. The shady tree canopy surround-ing the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck. The Helmeted Guineafowl, Crested Francolin, Yellow Hornbill, Pied and Arrowmarked Babblers, Glossy Starling, Meyers Parrot and Paradise Whydah are just some of the species you may encounter during your stay at the lodge..

Day 18 Botswana - Chobe National ParkWe travel to Chobe and this afternoon we enjoy a sunset river cruise as the animals are best spotted from the Chobe River. Elephants, Hippo, Crocodiles, Eland and many other creatures reside in Chobe so keep your cameras ready.


Day 20 Victoria FallsOfficially your tour finishes after breakfast but most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives such as a walk with lions or a bungee jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia. Optional Activities: Full day white water rafting, Flight over the falls, Full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in all these activities, you will need to purchase this package.

NB – It is possible to book our 2 day “Journey to Johannesburg” transit (page 7) straight after this tour, as this is one of the cheapest ways to get from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg. The transit will depart the following morning. You can also do our 5 day Best of Zimbabwe Tour as an alternative to get to Johannesburg (Page 19)

North Camping

Tour code: NCV






Cape Town to Victoria Falls


I Want More...This tour will give

you a good taste of what Southern Africa has in store for you.

However, we do offer the opportunity to continue your experience to the Kruger National Park

(page 18), Mozambique (page 30) or East Africa

(page 66).

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An unforgettable sunrise

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Learning from the locals

NORTHBOUND

Day 1/2 Okavango DeltaAfter meeting your guides, we begin our journey into the Okavango Delta. During our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland delta.

Accommodated tour: We will board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight, we arrive at our base for the next two days.Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season, boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. Optional Activities: If you wish to participate in additional mokoro rides or nature walks, apart from what is included in the activity package, please speak to your guide.

Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation Maun for the following 2 nights.


Day 4 Kasane - Chobe National ParkToday we head north to Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing on a river cruise, into the renowned Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view some of Africa’s spectacular wildlife.

Day 5 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOn arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spec-tacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi as it drops over 100m in to the gorge below. Optional Activities: Chobe National Park Early Morning Game Drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Day 6 Victoria FallsAlthough your tour officially ends after breakfast, most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting activities so we recommend you add a post-tour night here. Optional Activities: White water rafting, Flight over the falls, Full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter.


South Camping

Tour code: NVM

R4 950Sgl Supp: N/A



Start: Victoria FallsEnd: Maun


Tour dates - NMV / NAMV

Tour dates - NVM / NAVM




1421 30-Jan-14 04-Feb-14

1425 G 13-Feb-14 18-Feb-14

1429 p 27-Feb-14 04-Mar-14

1433 13-Mar-14 18-Mar-14

1437 27-Mar-14 01-Apr-14

1441 pG 10-Apr-14 15-Apr-14

1445 24-Apr-14 29-Apr-14

1449 08-May-14 13-May-14

1453 p 22-May-14 27-May-14

1457 G 05-Jun-14 10-Jun-14

1461 19-Jun-14 24-Jun-14

1465 p 03-Jul-14 08-Jul-14


1473 G 31-Jul-14 05-Aug-14

1477 p 14-Aug-14 19-Aug-14

1481 28-Aug-14 02-Sep-14

1485 11-Sep-14 16-Sep-14

1489 pG 25-Sep-14 30-Sep-14

1493 09-Oct-14 14-Oct-14

1497 23-Oct-14 28-Oct-14

1501 p 06-Nov-14 11-Nov-14

1505 G 20-Nov-14 25-Nov-14

1509 04-Dec-14 09-Dec-14

1513 p 18-Dec-14 23-Dec-14


1401 26-Jan-14 31-Jan-14

1405 09-Feb-14 14-Feb-14

1409 G 23-Feb-14 28-Feb-14

1413 09-Mar-14 14-Mar-14

1417 23-Mar-14 28-Mar-14

1421 06-Apr-14 11-Apr-14

1425 G 20-Apr-14 25-Apr-14

1429 04-May-14 09-May-14

1433 18-May-14 23-May-14

1437 01-Jun-14 06-Jun-14

1441 G 15-Jun-14 20-Jun-14

1445 29-Jun-14 04-Jul-14


1453 27-Jul-14 01-Aug-14

1457 G 10-Aug-14 15-Aug-14

1461 24-Aug-14 29-Aug-14

1465 07-Sep-14 12-Sep-14

1469 21-Sep-14 26-Sep-14

1473 G 05-Oct-14 10-Oct-14

1477 19-Oct-14 24-Oct-14

1481 02-Nov-14 07-Nov-14

1485 16-Nov-14 21-Nov-14

1489 G 30-Nov-14 05-Dec-14

1493 14-Dec-14 19-Dec-14

1497 28-Dec-14 02-Jan-15

Botswana HighlightsCountries Visited: Botswana, Zimbabwe 6 DAYS

North Camping

Tour code: NMV



Meals incl: B x 5, L x 5, D x 4Start: Maun

End: Victoria FallsFrequency: Twice a monthMin / max people: 4 / 18


2014 NEW TOUR



3 3 day Delta drive in (Camping)

3 3 day Delta fly in (Accommodated)



Did you know?Did you know, this tour was

included due to popular demand from our travellers. Join now to see what all the hype is about.

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Featured Highlights

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls

Mokoro magic

3... 2... 1... brace!

SOUTHBOUND

Day 1/2 Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls – Botswana - KasaneAt the start of the tour, your guide will brief you on the next few days. Today we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering sound of the mighty Zambezi before crossing the Botswana border to Kasane. In the afternoon we enjoy an included sunset cruise on the Chobe River in order to see the animals (in the Chobe National Park). As we depart Victoria Falls today it is best to arrive 1-2 days before-hand if you wish to partake in any of the adventure activities such as the world-famous White Water Rafting. Optional Activities: Chobe Game Drive

Day 3 MaunWe drive through to Maun. Once we get there we will pack small overnight bags and prepare for our 2-day expedition into the Okavango. The rivers leading to the Okavango Delta have no passage to the ocean and irrigate instead some 15,000 square km’s of Kalahari Desert – forming the world’s largest inland Delta.

Day 4/5 Okavango DeltaDuring your time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and explore the Delta by mokoro traditional canoe (water level dependant). The Delta is truly spectacular and an unforget-table experience as the wild animals here are not used to people. Simply sitting and relaxing often results in rewarding bird or game viewing.

Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight, we arrive at our base for the next 2 nights.Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats are used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. Optional Activities: If you wish to participate in additional Mokoro rides or nature walks, apart from what is included in the activity package, please speak to your guide.

Please note: if you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Maun for the following 2 days.

Day 6 MaunYour tour will come to an end this morning after breakfast.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in all the activ-ities listed, you will need to purchase this package

AccommodatedTour code: NAVM






South Camping

Tour code: NVM

R4 950Sgl Supp: N/A





Botswana Highlights

Countries Visited: Botswana, Zimbabwe6 DAYS North

CampingTour code: NMV






AccommodatedTour code: NAMV






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Mokoros in the Delta

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I Want More...Guaranteed to be the most

popular tour combination this year, complete your round trip by experiencing Zimbabwe’s most spectacular highlights and add

our 5 day Best of Zimbabwe tour (page 19).

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NORTHBOUND

Day 1 Botswana – PalapyeWe depart Johannesburg heading north to Botswana to cross the border and spend our first night in Palapye, located on the banks of the Lotsane River.

Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - MaunThe Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino. This morning we go on a guided game drive through the Sanctuary before departing for Maun. Upon arrival in Maun, we will prepare for the Okavango Delta.

Day 3/4 Okavango DeltaDuring our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland delta. Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days.Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. Optional Activities: If you wish to participate in additional mokoro rides or nature walks, apart from what is included in the activity package, please speak to your guide. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Maun for the following 2 days.

Day 5 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans. The shady tree canopy surrounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck. The Helmeted Guineafowl, Crested Francolin, Yellow Hornbill, Pied and Arrowmarked Babblers, Glossy Starling, Meyers Parrot and Paradise Whydah are just some of the species you will encounter during your stay at the lodge.



Day 8 Victoria FallsAlthough your tour officially ends after breakfast, most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting activities so we recommend you add a post-tour night here. Optional Activities: White water rafting, Flight over the falls, Full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in all the activ-ities listed, you will need to purchase this package

South Camping

Tour code: NVJ

R6 450Sgl Supp: N/A





Tour dates - NJV / NAJV

Tour dates - NVJ / NAVJ




1421 28-Jan-14 04-Feb-14

1425 G 11-Feb-14 18-Feb-14

1429 p 25-Feb-14 04-Mar-14

1433 11-Mar-14 18-Mar-14

1437 25-Mar-14 01-Apr-14

1441 pG 08-Apr-14 15-Apr-14

1445 22-Apr-14 29-Apr-14

1449 06-May-14 13-May-14

1453 p 20-May-14 27-May-14

1457 G 03-Jun-14 10-Jun-14

1461 17-Jun-14 24-Jun-14

1465 p 01-Jul-14 08-Jul-14


1473 G 29-Jul-14 05-Aug-14

1477 p 12-Aug-14 19-Aug-14

1481 26-Aug-14 02-Sep-14

1485 09-Sep-14 16-Sep-14

1489 pG 23-Sep-14 30-Sep-14

1493 07-Oct-14 14-Oct-14

1497 21-Oct-14 28-Oct-14

1501 p 04-Nov-14 11-Nov-14

1505 G 18-Nov-14 25-Nov-14

1509 02-Dec-14 09-Dec-14

1513 p 16-Dec-14 23-Dec-14

1517 30-Dec-14 06-Jan-15


1401 26-Jan-14 02-Feb-14

1405 09-Feb-14 16-Feb-14

1409 G 23-Feb-14 02-Mar-14

1413 09-Mar-14 16-Mar-14

1417 23-Mar-14 30-Mar-14

1421 06-Apr-14 13-Apr-14

1425 G 20-Apr-14 27-Apr-14

1429 04-May-14 11-May-14

1433 18-May-14 25-May-14

1437 01-Jun-14 08-Jun-14

1441 G 15-Jun-14 22-Jun-14

1445 29-Jun-14 06-Jul-14


1453 27-Jul-14 03-Aug-14

1457 G 10-Aug-14 17-Aug-14

1461 24-Aug-14 31-Aug-14

1465 07-Sep-14 14-Sep-14

1469 21-Sep-14 28-Sep-14

1473 G 05-Oct-14 12-Oct-14

1477 19-Oct-14 26-Oct-14

1481 02-Nov-14 09-Nov-14

1485 16-Nov-14 23-Nov-14

1489 G 30-Nov-14 07-Dec-14

1493 14-Dec-14 21-Dec-14

1497 28-Dec-14 04-Jan-15

Okavango & Chobe TrailCountries Visited: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe 8 DAYS

North Camping

Tour code: NJV








3 Khama Rhino Sanctuary game drive





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Featured Highlights

Chobe National Park

Okavango Delta

Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Victoria Falls

Bungee Jumping

SOUTHBOUND

Day 1/2 Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls – Botswana - KasaneAt the start of the tour, your guide will brief you on the next few days. Today we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering sound of the mighty Zambezi before crossing the Botswana border to Kasane. In the afternoon we enjoy an included sunset cruise on the Chobe River in order to see the animals (in the Chobe National Park). As we depart Victoria Falls today it is best to arrive 1-2 days before-hand if you wish to partake in any of the adventure activities such as the world-famous White Water Rafting. Optional Activities: Chobe Game Drive

Day 3 MaunWe drive through to Maun. Once we get there we will pack small overnight bags and prepare for our 2-day expedition into the Okavango. The rivers leading to the Okavango Delta have no passage to the ocean and irrigate instead some 15,000 square km’s of Kalahari Desert – forming the world’s largest inland Delta.

Day 4/5 Okavango DeltaDuring your time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and explore the Delta by mokoro traditional canoe (water level dependant). The Delta is truly spectacular and an unforget-table experience as the wild animals here are not used to people. Simply sitting and relaxing often results in rewarding bird or game viewing. Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days.Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. Optional Activities: If you wish to participate in additional mokoro rides or nature walks, apart from what is included in the activity package, please speak to your guide. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Maun for the following 2 days


Day 7 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - PalapyeWe leave Nata behind us and drive towards Palapye, located on the banks of the tranquil Lotsane River. We visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community based wildlife project, where we experience a game drive to view the protected Rhinos.

Day 8 South Africa - JohannesburgToday we cross the border into South Africa and after quite a long, yet scenic drive we will arrive in Johannesburg. South Africa’s city of gold has much to offer and should not be underestimated as a travel destination. Optional Activity: Dinner Out.


AccommodatedTour code: NAVJ






South Camping

Tour code: NVJ

R6 450Sgl Supp: N/A





Okavango & Chobe Trail

Countries Visited: Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa8 DAYS

North Camping

Tour code: NJV






AccommodatedTour code: NAJV






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Chobe National Park

Okavango Delta

Panorama Route

Victoria Falls


Featured HighlightsDay 1 Botswana – PalapyeWe depart Johannesburg heading north to Botswana to cross the border and spend our first night in Palapye, located on the banks of the Lotsane River.

Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - MaunThe Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino. This morning we go on a guided game drive through the Sanctuary before departing for Maun. Upon arrival

in Maun, we will prepare for the Okavango Delta.

Day 3/4 Okavango DeltaDuring our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland delta. Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next 2 days. Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 days. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Maun for the following 2 days.Day 5 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans. The shady tree canopy surrounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck.

Day 6 Kasane - Chobe National ParkToday we head north to Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing on a river cruise, into the renowned Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportu-nity to view some of Africa’s spectacular wildlife.

Day 7 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOn arrival in Victoria Falls we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thunder-ing of the mighty Zambezi as it drops over 100m in to the gorge below. Optional Activities: Chobe National Park Early Morning Game Drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Day 8/9 Victoria Falls to Palapye / MartinsdriftWe drive south through Botswana to Palaype, where we will spend the night at a lively campsite. The next day, we will have an early morning departure, entering South Africa. We should get into Johannesburg as early as possible. Optional activities: South African Braai (BBQ) / All Meals.

Day 10 Greater Kruger National Park An early start from Johannesburg, we travel through the Province of Mpumalanga en route to the breathtaking Kruger National Park. This afternoon we enter the greater Kruger National Park area where we will be spending the next 3 nights. After settling in we enjoy an evening game drive followed by local dancing and dinner.

Day 11 Kruger National Park Today we start with a morning game walk before proceeding into the Kruger National Park. We enjoy an afternoon game drive from the comfort of our Nomad Truck. Our truck gives us a more elevated view of the park and the ability to spot big cats and other smaller game that can be hiding in the vegetation. After spending a full day in the Kruger National Park, we make our way back to our accommodation in the greater Kruger area.


Day 13 Panorama Route – Johannesburg This morning we depart the greater Kruger area and journey back to Johannesburg. We travel along the spectacular Panorama Route. Blyde River Canyon is the 3rd largest canyon in the world, with breathtaking views of formations such as God’s Window and the Three Rondavels. We also see The Bourke’s Luck Potholes, which have been gradually eroded by the Treur River. Your tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg and most groups spend this last night together at a local restaurant. Optional Activities: Dinner in a local restaurant.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in al the activities listed, you will need to purchase this package.

Round TripCamping

Tour code: NJBK















3 Morning Bush Walk

Delta, Chobe & KrugerCountries Visited: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe 13 DAYS

Tour dates - NJBK / NAJBKCODE START FINISH1417 p 14-Jan-14 26-Jan-14

1421 28-Jan-14 09-Feb-14

1425 * 11-Feb-14 23-Feb-14

1429 p 25-Feb-14 09-Mar-14

1433 11-Mar-14 23-Mar-14

1437 25-Mar-14 06-Apr-14

1441 p* 08-Apr-14 20-Apr-14

1445 22-Apr-14 04-May-14

1449 06-May-14 18-May-14

1453 p 20-May-14 01-Jun-14

1457 * 03-Jun-14 15-Jun-14

1461 17-Jun-14 29-Jun-14

1465 p 01-Jul-14 13-Jul-14


1473 * 29-Jul-14 10-Aug-14

1477 p 12-Aug-14 24-Aug-14

1481 26-Aug-14 07-Sep-14

1485 09-Sep-14 21-Sep-14

1489 p* 23-Sep-14 05-Oct-14

1493 07-Oct-14 19-Oct-14

1497 21-Oct-14 02-Nov-14

1501 p 04-Nov-14 16-Nov-14

1505 * 18-Nov-14 30-Nov-14

1509 02-Dec-14 14-Dec-14

1513 p 16-Dec-14 28-Dec-14

1517 30-Dec-14 11-Jan-15

AccommodatedTour code: NAJBK

R15 550Sgl Supp: R4 540






p = Small Groups* A German translator is provided on a section of this tour

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Featured Highlights

Chobe National Park

Okavango Delta

Panorama Route

Victoria Falls



Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - MaunThe Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a commu-nity based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino. This morning we go on a guided game drive through the Sanctuary before departing for Maun. Upon arrival in Maun, we will prepare for the Okavango Delta.

Day 3/4 Okavango DeltaDuring our time in the Delta we enjoy the best

nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland delta. Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next 2 days. Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 days. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Maun for the following 2 days.

Day 5 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata. The shady tree canopy surround-ing the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck.


Day 7/8 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOn arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectac-ular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. Optional Activities: Chobe National Park Early Morning Game Drive (day 7), White water rafting, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter, Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Day 9 Victoria Falls to Hwange National ParkWe depart Victoria Falls and head towards the Hwange National Par, the largest in Zimbabwe and home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations. Just outside the park, we will have the opportunity to visit the Wild Dog Project. Optional Activity: Visit Wild dog project.

Day 10 Matopos National Park We depart Hwange NP and heads towards the Matopos National Park. The National Park occupies a total area of 44,500 hectares and was established in 1953. We will enjoy an afternoon game drive during our time in the park.

Day 11 Great Zimbabwe Ruins No visit to Zimbabwe could possibly be complete without visiting the world-famous Great Zimbabwe ruins. Built without any mortar some of the walls are up to 5 metres high and still standing after so many centuries. This site was also home to 8 carved Zimbabwe birds, the image of which is found on the Zimbabwean National Flag

Day 12 Tshipise Today we will depart Zimbabwe and cross the border into the Limpopo province of South Africa. Tshipise is said to be derived from chia fisu “burn, be hot” referring to the mineral springs at 65°C. This afternoon you will have time to relax in the warm mineral pool.

Day 13 JohannesburgToday we leave early for the journey south for our final destination in Johannesburg. Most

people choose to get together for a meal out at one of Johannesburg’s many excellent restaurants.


Day 15/16 Kruger National Park We start with a morning game walk (day 15) before proceeding into the Kruger NP. We enjoy an afternoon game drive from the comfort of our Nomad Truck. The following day, we have a full day of game viewing planned in an open 4x4 vehicle inside Kruger NP.

Day 17 Panorama Route – Johannesburg This morning we depart the greater Kruger area and journey back to Johannesburg. We travel along the spectacular Panorama Route. Your tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg and most groups spend this last night together at a local restaurant. Optional Activities: Dinner in a local restaurant.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you would like to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase this package.

Round TripCamping

Tour code: NDVJ






Min / max people (SG Section): 4 / 12

AccommodatedTour code: NADVJ

R21 150Sgl Supp: R5 720















3 Morning Bush Walk

Okavango, Zimbabwe

& KrugerCountries Visited: South Africa,

Botswana, Zimbabwe17 DAYS

Tour dates - NDVJ / NADVJCODE START FINISH1417 p 14-Jan-14 30-Jan-141421 28-Jan-14 13-Feb-141425 * 11-Feb-14 27-Feb-141429 p 25-Feb-14 13-Mar-141433 11-Mar-14 27-Mar-141437 25-Mar-14 10-Apr-141441 p* 08-Apr-14 24-Apr-141445 22-Apr-14 08-May-141449 06-May-1422-May-141453 p 20-May-14 05-Jun-141457 * 03-Jun-14 19-Jun-141461 17-Jun-14 03-Jul-141465 p 01-Jul-14 17-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1469 15-Jul-14 31-Jul-141473 * 29-Jul-14 14-Aug-141477 p 12-Aug-14 28-Aug-141481 26-Aug-14 11-Sep-141485 09-Sep-14 25-Sep-141489 p*23-Sep-14 09-Oct-141493 07-Oct-14 23-Oct-141497 21-Oct-14 06-Nov-141501 p 04-Nov-14 20-Nov-141505 * 18-Nov-14 04-Dec-141509 02-Dec-14 18-Dec-141513 p 16-Dec-14 01-Jan-15

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p = A section of this tour is operated as a small group

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Victoria Falls




Featured HighlightsDay 1 Victoria Falls to Hwange National ParkWe depart Victoria Falls and head towards the Hwange National Park. At around 14650 square kilometres the Hwange National Park is the largest in Zimbabwe and home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations as well as over 100 other mammalian

species and 400 different bird species. Just outside the park, we will have the opportunity to visit the Wild Dog Project. Optional Activity: Visit Wild dog project.

Day 2 Matopos National Park We depart Hwange NP and head towards the Matopos National Park. The National Park occupies a total area of 44,500 hectares and was established in 1953. The park is situated in the magnificent Matobo Hills, a range of domes, spires and balancing rock formations which have been hewn out of the solid granite plateau through millions of years of erosion and weathering. We will enjoy an afternoon game drive during our time in the park.

Day 3 Great Zimbabwe Ruins No visit to Zimbabwe could possibly be complete without visiting the world-famous Great Zimbabwe ruins. Dating from around the 11th century these iron-age ruins have been the source of much speculation and disagreement over the years. Built without any mortar some of the walls are up to 5 metres high and still standing after so many centuries. This site was also home to 8 carved Zimbabwe birds, the image of which is found on the Zimbabwean National Flag

Day 4 Tshipise Today we will depart Zimbabwe and cross the border into the Limpopo province of South Africa. Tshipise was developed in 1936 and was formerly spelt Chipise – the name is said to be derived from chia fisu “burn, be hot” referring to the mineral springs at 65°C. This after-noon you will have time to relax in the warm mineral pool.

Day 5 JohannesburgToday we leave early for the journey south along the Great North Road for Johannesburg, the City of Gold. We will travel past Pretoria, one of South Africa’s capital cities, before arriving in Johannesburg in the late afternoon. Most people choose to get together for a meal out at one of Johannesburg’s many excellent restaurants.


Day 7 Kruger National Park Today we start with a morning game walk before proceeding into the Kruger National Park. We enjoy an afternoon game drive from the comfort of our Nomad Truck. On the way keep your eyes open for more wildlife. Our truck gives us a more elevated view of the park and the ability to spot big cats and other smaller game that can be hiding in the vegetation. After spending a full day in the Kruger National Park, we make our way back to our accommo-dation in the greater Kruger area.


Day 9 Panorama Route – Johannesburg This morning we depart the greater Kruger area and journey back to Johannesburg. We travel along the spectacular Panorama Route. Blyde River Canyon is the 3rd largest canyon in the world, with breathtaking views of formations such as God’s Window and the Three Rondavels. We also see The Bourke’s Luck Potholes, which have been gradually eroded by the Treur River. Your tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg and most groups spend this last night together at a local restaurant. Optional Activities: Morning Game Walk, Dinner in a local restaurant.


South Camping

Tour code: NZJJ

R9 900Sgl Supp: N/A


Meals incl: B x 7, L x 7, D x 7Start: Victoria FallsEnd: Johannesburg







3 Morning Bush Walk

Best of Zimbabwe & KrugerCountries Visited: Zimbabwe, South Africa 9 DAYS

Tour dates - NZJJ / NAZJJCODE START FINISH1413 08-Jan-14 16-Jan-14

1417 22-Jan-14 30-Jan-14

1421 05-Feb-14 13-Feb-14

1425 19-Feb-14 27-Feb-14

1429 05-Mar-14 13-Mar-14

1433 19-Mar-14 27-Mar-14

1437 02-Apr-14 10-Apr-14

1441 16-Apr-14 24-Apr-14

1445 30-Apr-14 08-May-14

1449 14-May-14 22-May-14

1453 28-May-14 05-Jun-14

1457 11-Jun-14 19-Jun-14

1461 25-Jun-14 03-Jul-14


1469 23-Jul-14 31-Jul-14

1473 06-Aug-14 14-Aug-14

1477 20-Aug-14 28-Aug-14

1481 03-Sep-14 11-Sep-14

1485 17-Sep-14 25-Sep-14

1489 01-Oct-14 09-Oct-14

1493 15-Oct-14 23-Oct-14

1497 29-Oct-14 06-Nov-14

1501 12-Nov-14 20-Nov-14

1505 26-Nov-14 04-Dec-14

1509 10-Dec-14 18-Dec-14

1513 24-Dec-14 01-Jan-15

AccommodatedTour code: NAZJJ

R13 200Sgl Supp: R2 130


Meals incl: B x 7, L x 7, D x 7Start: Victoria FallsEnd: Johannesburg



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Featured Highlights

Swazi Nation


Bazaruto Island

Snorkelling

Victoria Falls

Day 1 Victoria Falls to Hwange National ParkWe depart Victoria Falls and head towards the Hwange National Park. Just outside the park, we will have the opportunity to visit the Wild Dog Project. Optional Activity: Visit Wild dog project.

Day 2 Matopos National Park We depart Hwange NP and head towards the Matopos National Park. The National Park occupies a total area of 44,500 hectares and was established in 1953. We

will enjoy an afternoon game drive during our time in the park.

Day 3 Great Zimbabwe Ruins No visit to Zimbabwe could possibly be complete without visiting the world-famous Great Zimbabwe ruins. This site was also home to 8 carved Zimbabwe birds, the image of which is found on the Zimbabwean National Flag

Day 4 Tshipise Today we will depart Zimbabwe and cross the border into the Limpopo province of South Africa. Tshipise was developed in 1936 and was formerly spelt Chipise – the name is said to be derived from chia fisu “burn, be hot” referring to the mineral springs at 65°C.

Day 5 JohannesburgToday we leave early for the journey south along the Great North Road for Johannesburg. We will travel past Pretoria, before arriving in Johannesburg in the late afternoon.


Day 7 Hlane Royal National ParkAt over 30000 hectares Hlane is Swaziland’s largest protected area. As the lions are housed in a fenced enclosure it is possible to hike inside the park. Optional Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Game drive.

Day 8/9 Mozambique – Praia do TofoWe cross into Mozambique. Travelling north you can’t help but be captivated by the beautiful coastal scenery before arriving in Praia do Tofo and our accommodation for the next two nights. Whether you just want to relax on the white sandy beaches or take on some of Africa’s most amazing diving and snorkelling spots, there’s plenty on offer in Tofo. Optional Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba Diving and Surfing.

Day 10 VilanculosThe Bazaruto Archipelago is Mozambique’s premier destination and it’s not hard to understand why. A pro-tected area, the sea-life here is spectacular and snorkelling at one of the reefs is one of the best ways to enjoy it. On the way to Vilanculos we will be stopping at a local craft market for a little souvenir shopping.

Day 11/12 Bazaruto Archipelago National Park ExcursionThe Bazaruto excursion is taken on the traditional sailing vessel of the African East Coast, the Dhow. We sail out to the islands and have the opportunity to snorkel, swim and relax over the next 2 days. The Bazaruto is one of Southern Africa’s largest marine parks. Accommodated tour: Accommodation this evening will be in a small lodge.Camping tour: We will overnight at a camp on the beach in our tents. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accom-modation in Vilanculos for the following 2 days.


Day 15 Maputo areaToday we return south towards the direction of Mozambique’s capital, Maputo. Mozambique gained full independence from the Portuguese in 1975, but only gained political stability in more recent times and is undergoing a major upgrade as the coun-try’s economy grows.

Day 16/17 South Africa – Greater Kruger National ParkToday we drive through Maputo’s capital and return to South Africa to the world famous Kruger National Park, where we hope to spot Africa’s Big 5. The Kruger Park is the most famous nature conservation area in the world. Informative dawn game walks and night drives (accompanied by a ranger) are offered as an optional extra.

Day 18 Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreToday we visit the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where animals are being re-habilitated before being released back in to the wild. In the evening we enjoy a traditional song and dance evening along with a typical South African meal.

Day 19 Panorama Route - JohannesburgTravelling along the Panorama Route we stop at Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes Luck Potholes. The tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg. Johannesburg has many excellent restaurants and the group often spends this evening together. Optional Activities: Dinner out

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in all these activ-ities, you will need to purchase this package.

South Camping

Tour code: NZJM







AccommodatedTour code: NAZJM

R21 500Sgl Supp: R3 580






Best of Zimbabwe & Mozambique

Countries Visited: Zimbabwe, South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique19 DAYS

Tour dates - NZJM / NAZJMCODE START FINISH1413 p 08-Jan-14 26-Jan-141417 22-Jan-14 09-Feb-141421 05-Feb-14 23-Feb-141425 p* 19-Feb-14 09-Mar-141429 05-Mar-14 23-Mar-141433 19-Mar-14 06-Apr-141437 p 02-Apr-14 20-Apr-141441 * 16-Apr-14 04-May-141445 30-Apr-14 18-May-141449 p 14-May-14 01-Jun-141453 28-May-14 15-Jun-141457 * 11-Jun-14 29-Jun-141461 p 25-Jun-14 13-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1465 09-Jul-14 27-Jul-141469 23-Jul-14 10-Aug-141473 p* 06-Aug-14 24-Aug-141477 20-Aug-14 07-Sep-141481 03-Sep-14 21-Sep-141485 p 17-Sep-14 05-Oct-141489 * 01-Oct-14 19-Oct-141493 15-Oct-14 02-Nov-141497 p 29-Oct-14 16-Nov-141501 12-Nov-14 30-Nov-141505 * 26-Nov-14 14-Dec-141509 p 10-Dec-14 28-Dec-141513 24-Dec-14 11-Jan-15







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Stretching your legs

Sundown stories

Leave only footsteps

A beautiful tour with many various impressions,

comfortable accommodations and many highlights. We

learned so much about African animals. Birgit (Germany)



Day 3 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River CanyonThis morning there’s the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe or just relax at camp. Next it’s the Fish River Canyon for a scenic walk along the edge of the canyon. This is also a fantastic photo opportunity. Optional Activity: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.

Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National ParkThe Namib-Naukluft NP is one of Namibia’s geographic gems and at 50,000km2, is one of the largest parks in Africa. There are massive sand dunes in the Sossusvlei desert area as well as the remarkable landscape. Tonight enjoy the star-studded sky and enduring silences of the Namib desert, only occa-sionally interrupted by the call of a Jackal or, a rather unique lizard, the barking gecko!

Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National ParkToday will be spent exploring the Namib-Naukluft National Park, including Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon and the opportunity to visit Sossusvlei. Later we join a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions.

Accommodated tour: We will hike up Dune 45 after sunrise to capture the changing colours of the landscape (you will explore the desert ecosystem with a local expert the following morning). Optional Activity: Transfer into DeadvleiCamping tour: This is our earliest morning as we prepare for our hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise.Optional Activity: Transfer into Deadvlei

Day 6/7 Swakopmund After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund, where you will be briefed on the many optional activities avail-able here. Optional Activity: Dinner out, Quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving etc.

Day 8 Swakopmund - KhorixasAccommodated tour: Today we head inland towards Khorixas, stopping en-route at Spitzkoppe, where we will enjoy some time exploring the enormous granite monoliths with our guide. In the afternoon we will visit the Petrified Forest (might be done the following morning).Camping tour: Leaving the coast we drive through arid landscapes to Spitzkoppe Mountain. The enormous granite monoliths dominate the otherwise flat landscape and we set up camp in the wild plain at the base of the mountain. This afternoon our guide will take us on a guided walk to explore the unique rock formations.

Day 9 Himba TribesAfter some early morning exploration we continue north and drive towards Kamanjab. Today we have the chance to experience life within a Himba tribe. They are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. The Himba have been extremely diligent about upholding the roots of their culture but they are also very curious about visitors to their home.





Day 15/16 Maun – Okavango DeltaDuring our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by Mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland Delta.

Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonder-ful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days. Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Maun for the following 2 nights.

Tour dates - NCVZJ / NACVZJCODE START FINISH1417 01-Jan-14 26-Jan-14

1421 * 15-Jan-14 09-Feb-14

1425 * 29-Jan-14 23-Feb-14

1429 * 12-Feb-14 09-Mar-14

1433 26-Feb-14 23-Mar-14

1437 * 12-Mar-14 06-Apr-14

1441 26-Mar-14 20-Apr-14

1445 * 09-Apr-14 04-May-14

1449 * 23-Apr-14 18-May-14

1453 * 07-May-14 01-Jun-14

1457 21-May-14 15-Jun-14

1461 * 04-Jun-14 29-Jun-14

1465 18-Jun-14 13-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1469 * 02-Jul-14 27-Jul-14

1473 * 16-Jul-14 10-Aug-14

1477 * 30-Jul-14 24-Aug-14

1481 13-Aug-14 07-Sep-14

1485 * 27-Aug-14 21-Sep-14

1489 10-Sep-14 05-Oct-14

1493 * 24-Sep-14 19-Oct-14

1497 * 08-Oct-14 02-Nov-14

1501 * 22-Oct-14 16-Nov-14

1505 05-Nov-14 30-Nov-14

1509 * 19-Nov-14 14-Dec-14

1513 03-Dec-14 28-Dec-14

Four Country TrekCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 26 DAYS

North Camping

Tour code: NCVZJ






* A German translator is provided on a section of this tour





3 Himba Tribe visit





3 Afternoon Game Drive in Hwange NP

3 Afternoon Game Drive in Matopos NP

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Featured Highlights

Himba Tribe

Okavango Delta

Namib Desert

Victoria Falls


Stretching your legs



Day 19/20/21 Victoria FallsOn arrival in Victoria Falls town, we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls. Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed expe-rience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives such as a walk with lions or a bungee jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia. Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive (day 19), Full day white water rafting, Flight over the falls, Full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter.

Day 22 Victoria Falls to Hwange National ParkWe depart Victoria Falls and head towards the Hwange National Park, the largest in Zimbabwe and home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations as well as over 100 other mammalian species and 400 different bird species. Just outside the park, we will have the opportunity to visit the Wild Dog Project. Optional Activity: Visit Wild dog project.

Day 23 Matopos National Park We depart Hwange NP and heads towards the Matopos National Park. The park is situated in the mag-nificent Matobo Hills, a range of domes, spires and balancing rock formations which have been hewn out of the solid granite plateau through millions of years of erosion and weathering. We will enjoy an afternoon game drive during our time in the park.

Day 24 Great Zimbabwe Ruins No visit to Zimbabwe could possibly be complete without visiting the world-famous Great Zimbabwe ruins. Built without any mortar some of the walls are up to 5 metres high and still standing after so many centuries. This site was also home to 8 carved Zimbabwe birds, the image of which is found on the Zimbabwean National Flag

Day 25 Tshipise Today we will depart Zimbabwe and cross the border into the Limpopo province of South Africa. Tshipise was developed in 1936 and was formerly spelt Chipise – the name is said to be derived from chia fisu “burn, be hot” referring to the mineral springs at 65°C. This afternoon you will have time to relax in the warm mineral pool.

Day 26 JohannesburgToday we leave early for the journey south for our final destination in Johannesburg. We will travel past Pretoria, before arriving in Johannesburg in the late afternoon. Although this final night is not included in the tour most people choose to get together for a final meal out at one of Johannesburg’s many excel-lent restaurants.


Four Country Trek


Accommodated

Tour code: NACVZJ

R30 700Sgl Supp: R6 210






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North Camping

Tour code: NCVJ


Optional AP: R4 890p Small Group: R 21 095Length: 26 days / 25 nights


End: JohannesburgFrequency: Twice a weekMin / max people: 4 / 24





Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National ParkThe Namib-Naukluft NP is one of Namibia’s geographic gems and at 50,000km2, is one of the largest parks in Africa. There are massive sand dunes in the Sossusvlei desert area as well as the remarkable landscape. Tonight enjoy the star-studded sky and enduring silences of the Namib desert, only occa-sionally interrupted by the call of a Jackal or, a rather unique lizard, the barking gecko!

Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National ParkToday will be spent exploring the Namib-Naukluft National Park, including Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon and the opportunity to visit Sossusvlei. Later we join a local exper on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions.Accommodated tour: We will hike up Dune 45 after sunrise to capture the changing colours of the landscape (you will explore the desert ecosystem with a local expert the following morning). Optional Activity: Transfer into DeadvleiCamping tour: This is our earliest morning as we prepare for our hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise.Optional Activity: Transfer into Deadvlei

Day 6 Swakopmund After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Just before we arrive in Swakopmund, we stop at the Walvis bay lagoon en route, where there are often flamingos to be seen. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restau-rants. Optional Activity: Dinner out

Day 7 Swakopmund The whole day is free to relax, explore or partake in one of the many activities available here. Most popular activities are quad biking in the dunes or tandem skydiving. On a clear day’s skydiving you can see all the way to the next day’s destination!

Taking a walk around Swakopmund’s shops and having a leisurely lunch is also a great way to spend your day. Optional Activities: Quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, dinner out etc.

Day 8 Swakopmund - KhorixasAccommodated tour: Today we head inland towards Khorixas, stopping en-route at Spitzkoppe, where we will enjoy some time exploring the enormous granite monoliths with our guide. In the afternoon we will visit the Petrified Forest (might be done the following morning).Camping tour: Leaving the coast we drive through arid landscapes to Spitzkoppe Mountain. The enormous granite monoliths dominate the otherwise flat landscape and we set up camp in the wild plain at the base of the mountain. This afternoon our guide will take us on a guided walk to explore the unique rock formations. The more adventurous among us may want to try some mountain climbing for some stunning views of the landscape.

Day 9 Himba TribesAfter some early morning exploration we continue north and drive towards Kamanjab. Today we have the chance to experience life within a Himba tribe. They are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. The Himba have been extremely diligent about upholding the roots of their culture but they are also very curious about visitors to their home.

Day 10/11 Etosha National ParkEtosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grass-lands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegetation. You may even see some of the amazing animals crossing the road in front of your truck! We will go on various game drives and spend our evenings at the abundant waterholes for some excellent game photography. Optional Activities: Night or dawn game drives in safari vehicles.








3 Himba Tribe visit







3 Morning Bush Walk

Cape to KrugerCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe 26 DAYS

Tour dates - NCVJCODE START FINISH1417 p 01-Jan-14 26-Jan-14

1418 05-Jan-14 30-Jan-14

1419 08-Jan-14 02-Feb-14

1420 12-Jan-14 06-Feb-14

1421 * 15-Jan-14 09-Feb-14

1422 19-Jan-14 13-Feb-14

1423 22-Jan-14 16-Feb-14

1424 26-Jan-14 20-Feb-14

1425 * 29-Jan-14 23-Feb-14

1426 02-Feb-14 27-Feb-14

1427 05-Feb-14 02-Mar-14

1428 09-Feb-14 06-Mar-14

1429 p* 12-Feb-14 09-Mar-14

1430 16-Feb-14 13-Mar-14

1431 19-Feb-14 16-Mar-14

1432 23-Feb-14 20-Mar-14

1433 26-Feb-14 23-Mar-14

1434 02-Mar-14 27-Mar-14

1435 05-Mar-14 30-Mar-14

1436 09-Mar-14 03-Apr-14

1437 * 12-Mar-14 06-Apr-14

1438 16-Mar-14 10-Apr-14

1439 p 19-Mar-14 13-Apr-14

1440 23-Mar-14 17-Apr-14

1441 26-Mar-14 20-Apr-14

1442 30-Mar-14 24-Apr-14

1443 02-Apr-14 27-Apr-14

1444 06-Apr-14 01-May-14

1445 * 09-Apr-14 04-May-14

1446 13-Apr-14 08-May-14

1447 16-Apr-14 11-May-14

1448 20-Apr-14 15-May-14

1449 p* 23-Apr-14 18-May-14

1450 27-Apr-14 22-May-14

1451 30-Apr-14 25-May-14

1452 04-May-14 29-May-14

1453 * 07-May-14 01-Jun-14

1454 11-May-14 05-Jun-14

1455 14-May-14 08-Jun-14

1456 18-May-14 12-Jun-14

1457 21-May-14 15-Jun-14

1458 25-May-14 19-Jun-14

1459 28-May-14 22-Jun-14

1460 01-Jun-14 26-Jun-14

1461 p* 04-Jun-14 29-Jun-14

1462 08-Jun-14 03-Jul-14

1463 11-Jun-14 06-Jul-14

1464 15-Jun-14 10-Jul-14

1465 18-Jun-14 13-Jul-14

1466 22-Jun-14 17-Jul-14

1467 25-Jun-14 20-Jul-14

1468 29-Jun-14 24-Jul-14

1469 p* 02-Jul-14 27-Jul-14


1471 p 09-Jul-14 03-Aug-14

1472 13-Jul-14 07-Aug-14

1473 * 16-Jul-14 10-Aug-14

1474 20-Jul-14 14-Aug-14

1475 23-Jul-14 17-Aug-14

1476 27-Jul-14 21-Aug-14

1477 * 30-Jul-14 24-Aug-14

1478 03-Aug-14 28-Aug-14

1479 06-Aug-14 31-Aug-14

1480 10-Aug-14 04-Sep-14

1481 p 13-Aug-14 07-Sep-14

1482 17-Aug-14 11-Sep-14

1483 20-Aug-14 14-Sep-14

1484 24-Aug-14 18-Sep-14

1485 * 27-Aug-14 21-Sep-14

1486 31-Aug-14 25-Sep-14

1487 03-Sep-14 28-Sep-14

1488 07-Sep-14 02-Oct-14

1489 10-Sep-14 05-Oct-14

1490 14-Sep-14 09-Oct-14

1491 p 17-Sep-14 12-Oct-14

1492 21-Sep-14 16-Oct-14

1493 * 24-Sep-14 19-Oct-14

1494 28-Sep-14 23-Oct-14

1495 01-Oct-14 26-Oct-14

1496 05-Oct-14 30-Oct-14

1497 * 08-Oct-14 02-Nov-14

1498 12-Oct-14 06-Nov-14

1499 15-Oct-14 09-Nov-14

1500 19-Oct-14 13-Nov-14

1501 * 22-Oct-14 16-Nov-14

1502 26-Oct-14 20-Nov-14

1503 p 29-Oct-14 23-Nov-14

1504 02-Nov-14 27-Nov-14

1505 05-Nov-14 30-Nov-14

1506 09-Nov-14 04-Dec-14

1507 12-Nov-14 07-Dec-14

1508 16-Nov-14 11-Dec-14

1509 * 19-Nov-14 14-Dec-14

1510 23-Nov-14 18-Dec-14

1511 26-Nov-14 21-Dec-14

1512 30-Nov-14 25-Dec-14

1513 p 03-Dec-14 28-Dec-14

1514 07-Dec-14 01-Jan-15

1515 10-Dec-14 04-Jan-15

1516 14-Dec-14 08-Jan-15

1517 * 17-Dec-14 11-Jan-15

1518 21-Dec-14 15-Jan-15

1519 24-Dec-14 18-Jan-15

1520 28-Dec-14 22-Jan-15

1521 * 31-Dec-14 25-Jan-15


= Guaranteed

Sunset at the canyon

Quality of food was far above expectations,

keep up the diversity. Loveable guides, both

had a huge wealth of information about the countries. Mark

(Netherlands)* = A German translator is provided on a section of this tour

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Featured Highlights

Okavango Delta

Himba Tribe

Namib Desert

Victoria Falls


North Camping

Tour code: NCVJ


Optional AP: R4 890p Small Group: R 21 095Length: 26 days / 25 nights


End: JohannesburgFrequency: Twice a weekMin / max people: 4 / 24


Day 15/16 Maun – Okavango DeltaDuring our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by Mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland Delta.Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days. Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Maun for the following 2 nights.




Day 20 Victoria FallsMost people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives such as a walk with lions or a bungee jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia. Optional Activities: Full day white water rafting, Flight over the falls, Full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter.

Day 21 Victoria Falls to Palapye / MartinsdriftWe drive south through Botswana to Palapye, or the border post at Martinsdrift, where we will spend the night at a lively campsite. Optional activities: South African Meal / All Meals.

Day 22 Palapye / Martinsdrift to JohannesburgAfter a 6.00 am departure, we enter into South Africa. Covering the next 450 – 550 km on sealed roads we should get to Johannesburg as early as possible.


Day 24 Kruger National Park Today we start with a morning game walk before proceeding into the Kruger National Park. We enjoy an afternoon game drive from the comfort of our Nomad Truck. On the way keep your eyes open for more wildlife. Our truck gives us a more elevated view of the park and the ability to spot big cats and other smaller game that can be hiding in the vegetation. After spending a full day in the Kruger National Park, we make our way back to our accommodation in the greater Kruger area.


Day 26 Panorama Route – Johannesburg This morning we depart the greater Kruger area and journey back to Johannesburg. We travel along the spectacular Panorama Route. Blyde River Canyon is the 3rd largest canyon in the world, with breathtak-ing views of formations such as God’s Window and the Three Rondavels. We also see The Bourke’s Luck Potholes, which have been gradually eroded by the Treur River. Your tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg and most groups spend this last night together at a local restaurant. Optional Activities: Morning Game walk, Dinner in a local restaurant.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in all these activities, you will need to purchase this package.

Cape to Kruger


AccommodatedTour code: NACVJ

R31 550Sgl Supp: R5 830



Start: Cape TownEnd: JohannesburgFrequency: Weekly


Tour dates - NACVJCODE START FINISH1417 p 01-Jan-14 26-Jan-14

1419 08-Jan-14 02-Feb-14

1421 * 15-Jan-14 09-Feb-14

1423 22-Jan-14 16-Feb-14

1425 29-Jan-14 23-Feb-14

1427 05-Feb-14 02-Mar-14

1429 p* 12-Feb-14 09-Mar-14

1431 19-Feb-14 16-Mar-14

1433 26-Feb-14 23-Mar-14

1435 05-Mar-14 30-Mar-14

1437 * 12-Mar-14 06-Apr-14

1439 p 19-Mar-14 13-Apr-14

1441 26-Mar-14 20-Apr-14

CODE START FINISH1443 02-Apr-14 27-Apr-14

1445 * 09-Apr-14 04-May-14

1447 16-Apr-14 11-May-14

1449 p 23-Apr-14 18-May-14

1451 30-Apr-14 25-May-14

1453 * 07-May-14 01-Jun-14

1455 14-May-14 08-Jun-14

1457 21-May-14 15-Jun-14

1459 28-May-14 22-Jun-14

1461 p* 04-Jun-14 29-Jun-14

1463 11-Jun-14 06-Jul-14

1465 18-Jun-14 13-Jul-14

1467 25-Jun-14 20-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1469 * 02-Jul-14 27-Jul-14

1471 p 09-Jul-14 03-Aug-14

1473 16-Jul-14 10-Aug-14

1475 23-Jul-14 17-Aug-14

1477 * 30-Jul-14 24-Aug-14

1479 06-Aug-14 31-Aug-14

1481 p 13-Aug-14 07-Sep-14

1483 20-Aug-14 14-Sep-14

1485 * 27-Aug-14 21-Sep-14

1487 03-Sep-14 28-Sep-14

1489 10-Sep-14 05-Oct-14

1491 17-Sep-14 12-Oct-14

1493 p* 24-Sep-14 19-Oct-14

CODE START FINISH1495 01-Oct-14 26-Oct-14

1497 08-Oct-14 02-Nov-14

1499 15-Oct-14 09-Nov-14

1501 * 22-Oct-14 16-Nov-14

1503 p 29-Oct-14 23-Nov-14

1505 05-Nov-14 30-Nov-14

1507 12-Nov-14 07-Dec-14

1509 * 19-Nov-14 14-Dec-14

1511 26-Nov-14 21-Dec-14

1513 p 03-Dec-14 28-Dec-14

1515 10-Dec-14 04-Jan-15

1517 * 17-Dec-14 11-Jan-15

1519 24-Dec-14 18-Jan-15

CODE START FINISH1521 31-Dec-14 25-Jan-15


Up close and personal

p = Small Groups

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Mozambique Coast

Homeward bound

The Mother City





Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National ParkThis is our earliest morning as we prepare for our hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise. After our hike, we will have the chance to visit Sossusvlei. Later we join a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions.

Day 6/7 Swakopmund After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here. Day 7 is free to relax, explore or participate in one of the many activities available. Optional Activity: Dinner out, quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, dinner out etc.





Day 13 Botswana - GhanziAfter an early start, we cross into Botswana and drive to Ghanzi. After setting up camp we meet with a local Bushman (San) community and experience some traditional tribal dancing. Optional activity: Bushman walk (this activity may occur the following morning).


Day 15/16 Maun – Okavango DeltaThis morning we board the big 4x4 truck that will take us in to the Delta. In high-water season it is some-times necessary to take a boat to the poling station where we meet up with the members of a local community who will be showing us their homeland. We spend 2 nights bush camping in the wilderness and, if the water level allows, we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip through the waterways. We will also be going on some nature walks in the hope of seeing some wild animals in their natural habitat. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Maun for the following 2 nights






3 Himba Tribe visit






Tour dates - NCVMCODE START FINISH1418 05-Jan-14 09-Feb-14

1422 19-Jan-14 23-Feb-14

1426 p* 02-Feb-14 09-Mar-14

1430 16-Feb-14 23-Mar-14

1434 02-Mar-14 06-Apr-14

1438 p 16-Mar-14 20-Apr-14

1442 * 30-Mar-14 04-May-14

1446 13-Apr-14 18-May-14

1450 p 27-Apr-14 01-Jun-14

1454 11-May-14 15-Jun-14

1458 * 25-May-14 29-Jun-14

1462 p 08-Jun-14 13-Jul-14

1466 22-Jun-14 27-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1470 06-Jul-14 10-Aug-14

1474 p* 20-Jul-14 24-Aug-14

1478 03-Aug-14 07-Sep-14

1482 17-Aug-14 21-Sep-14

1486 p 31-Aug-14 05-Oct-14

1490 * 14-Sep-14 19-Oct-14

1494 28-Sep-14 02-Nov-14

1498 p 12-Oct-14 16-Nov-14

1502 26-Oct-14 30-Nov-14

1506 * 09-Nov-14 14-Dec-14

1510 p 23-Nov-14 28-Dec-14

1514 07-Dec-14 11-Jan-15

Cape to Vic & MozambiqueCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mozambique 36 DAYS

North Camping

Tour code: NCVM









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Featured Highlights

Okavango Delta

Himba Tribe

Namib Desert

Victoria Falls

Bazaruto Island

Local beer

The contrast from arid Namibian desert to

tropical Mozambique waters was the perfect combination. I wanted to do this on my own, but there is no way

that I could have experienced all that I

did on the Nomad tour, especially considering the great new friends that I met on our trip.

Chris USA

Day 19/20 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOn arrival in Victoria Falls town, we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spec-tacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Full day white water rafting, Flight over the falls, Full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter.

Day 21 Victoria Falls to Palapye / MartinsdriftWe depart Victoria Falls early, heading south through Botswana to Palapye, or the border post at Martinsdrift, where we will spend the night at a lively campsite. Optional activities: South African Meal / All Meals.

Day 22 Palapye / Martinsdrift to JohannesburgAfter a 6.00 am departure, we enter into South Africa. Covering the next 450 – 550 km on sealed roads we should get to Johannesburg as early as possible.


Day 24 Hlane Royal National ParkAt over 30000 hectares Hlane is Swaziland’s largest protected area. Originally the private hunting area of the Swazi Royal family the area is now held in trust and managed by Big Game Parks. As the lions are housed in a fenced enclosure it is possible to hike inside the park. Optional Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Game drive.

Day 25 Mozambique – Praia do TofoWe cross into Mozambique. Travelling north you can’t help but be captivated by the beautiful coastal scenery before arriving in Praia do Tofo and our campsite for the next two nights. Whether you just want to relax on the white sandy beaches or take on some of Africa’s most amazing diving and snorkelling spots, there’s plenty on offer in Tofo. Optional Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba Diving and Surfing.

Day 26 Praia do TofoIn season Tofo is one of the world’s best sites for the viewing of the world’s largest fish, the Whale Shark. This entire day is free so that you can go snorkelling, scuba diving or just relax on the beautiful white sandy beach.

Day 27 VilanculosThe Bazaruto Archipelago is Mozambique’s premier destination and it’s not hard to understand why. A protected area, the sea-life here is spectacular and snorkelling at one of the reefs is one of the best ways to enjoy it. On the way to Vilanculos we will be stopping at a local craft market for a little souvenir shopping.

Day 28/29 Bazaruto Archipelago National Park ExcursionThe Bazaruto excursion is taken on the traditional sailing vessel of the African East Coast, the Dhow. We sail out to the islands and have the opportunity to snorkel, swim and relax over these 2 days. The Bazaruto is one of Southern Africa’s largest marine parks. We will overnight at a camp on the beach in our tents. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Vilanculos for this night.


Day 32 Maputo areaToday we return south towards the direction of Mozambique’s capital, Maputo. Mozambique gained full inde-pendence from the Portuguese in 1975, but only gained political stability in more recent times and is undergoing a major upgrade as the country’s economy grows.

Day 33/34 South Africa – Greater Kruger National ParkToday we drive through Maputo’s capital and return to South Africa to the world famous Kruger National Park, where we hope to spot Africa’s Big 5. The Kruger Park is the most famous nature conservation area in the world.

Day 35 Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreToday we visit the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where animals are being re-habilitated before being released back in to the wild. In the evening we enjoy a traditional song and dance evening along with a typical South African meal.

Day 36 Panorama Route - JohannesburgTravelling along the Panorama Route we stop at Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes Luck Potholes. The tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg. Johannesburg has many excellent restaurants and the group often spends this evening together. Optional Activities: Dinner out


Cape to Vic & Mozambique

Countries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mozambique

North Camping

Tour code: NCVM







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Warm heart of Africa

Sharing moments

Size counts






Day 6/7 Swakopmund After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restaurants. Optional Activity: Dinner out, quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving etc.



Day 10/11 Etosha National ParkEtosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grass-lands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegetation. We will go on various game drives and spend our evenings at the abundant waterholes for some excellent game photography.

Day 12 WindhoekAfter an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek. On the way we stop at a popular craft market where you can barter for handmade gifts to take home. On arrival in Windhoek our guide will take us on a short city tour in our truck. Joe’s Beer House is an exciting dining experience for our optional dinner out. Optional Activity: Dinner out.



Day 15/16 Maun – Okavango DeltaThis morning we board the big 4x4 truck that will take us in to the Delta. In high-water season it is sometimes necessary to take a boat to the poling station where we meet up with the members of a local community who will be showing us their homeland. We spend 2 nights bush camping in the wilderness and, if the water level allows, we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip through the waterways. We will also be going on some nature walks in the hope of seeing some wild animals in their natural habitat. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Maun for the following 2 nights.

Day 17 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata. The shady tree canopy surrounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck.


Day 19/20 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOn arrival in Victoria Falls town, we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive (day 19), Zambezi Sunset Cruise, white water rafting, Flight over the falls, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter, dinner out.




3 Himba Tribe visit











Tour dates - NCCCODE START FINISH1418 p 05-Jan-14 15-Feb-14

1420 12-Jan-14 22-Feb-14

1422 19-Jan-14 01-Mar-14

1424 * 26-Jan-14 08-Mar-14

1426 02-Feb-14 15-Mar-14

1428 09-Feb-14 22-Mar-14

1430 * 16-Feb-14 29-Mar-14

1432 p 23-Feb-14 05-Apr-14

1434 02-Mar-14 12-Apr-14

1436 09-Mar-14 19-Apr-14

1438 16-Mar-14 26-Apr-14

1440 * 23-Mar-14 03-May-14

1442 30-Mar-14 10-May-14

1444 06-Apr-14 17-May-14

1446 p* 13-Apr-14 24-May-14

1448 20-Apr-14 31-May-14

1450 27-Apr-14 07-Jun-14

1452 04-May-14 14-Jun-14

1454 11-May-14 21-Jun-14

1456 * 18-May-14 28-Jun-14

1458 25-May-14 05-Jul-14

1460 p 01-Jun-14 12-Jul-14

1462 * 08-Jun-14 19-Jul-14

1464 15-Jun-14 26-Jul-14

1466 22-Jun-14 02-Aug-14

CODE START FINISH1468 29-Jun-14 09-Aug-14

1470 06-Jul-14 16-Aug-14

1472 p* 13-Jul-14 23-Aug-14

1474 20-Jul-14 30-Aug-14

1476 27-Jul-14 06-Sep-14

1478 * 03-Aug-14 13-Sep-14

1480 10-Aug-14 20-Sep-14

1482 17-Aug-14 27-Sep-14

1484 24-Aug-14 04-Oct-14

1486 p 31-Aug-14 11-Oct-14

1488 * 07-Sep-14 18-Oct-14

1490 14-Sep-14 25-Oct-14

1492 21-Sep-14 01-Nov-14

1494 * 28-Sep-14 08-Nov-14

1496 05-Oct-14 15-Nov-14

1498 p 12-Oct-14 22-Nov-14

1500 19-Oct-14 29-Nov-14

1502 26-Oct-14 06-Dec-14

1504 * 02-Nov-14 13-Dec-14

1506 09-Nov-14 20-Dec-14

1508 16-Nov-14 27-Dec-14

1510 * 23-Nov-14 03-Jan-15

1512 p 30-Nov-14 10-Jan-15

1514 07-Dec-14 17-Jan-15

1516 14-Dec-13 24-Jan-14

Southern CircleCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho 42 DAYS

Round TripCamping

Tour code: NCC

R28 895Sgl Supp: R1 240



Start: Cape TownEnd: Cape Town





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Featured Highlights

Victoria Falls

Okavango Delta

Namib Desert


Garden Route

Warm heart of Africa

Sharing moments

The route that we covered was

spectacular, each day was planned to make sure we saw as much as possible along the way. The landscapes and scenery are so unique that I found

myself falling in love with the countries

more and more each day. Lulu (South

Africa)

Day 21/22 Victoria Falls to JohannesburgAn early departure from Victoria Falls, we drive south through Botswana to Palapye, or the border post at Martinsdrift, where we will spend the night at a lively campsite. Day 22 is another early departure as we hope to reach Johannesburg as early as possible. Optional activities: South African Braai (BBQ) / All Meals, Dinner out (day 22)

Day 23 South Africa – Panorama RouteLeaving Johannesburg we travel towards the Panorama Route one of South Africa’s most scenic drives. The Panorama route consists of Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon including God’s Window and Three Rondavels. This evening we will enjoy a traditional Shangaan Dinner with dancing.

Day 24/25 Kruger National ParkWe get up early to visit Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre which is a wonderful opportunity to see some very special species up close. Later we enter the world famous Kruger National Park and immediately start with an afternoon game drive in the truck. The next day is a full day’s game viewing from the advantageous height of our wonderful truck.

Day 26/27 Swaziland - Mlilwane Wildlife SanctuaryThe Kingdom of Swaziland is a landlocked country bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. We spend the next two nights in the Mlilwane Nature Reserve. Exploring the area on foot allows you to appreciate the scenery as well as the animals; there are no dangerous predators here. Optional Activities: Guided birding walk, Game Drive, Village visit

Day 28 South Africa – Isimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland ParkWe leave Swaziland and take a scenic drive towards the warm Indian Ocean coast, re-entering South Africa. Soon after our arrival at iSimangaliso Wetland Park we board a boat for a sunset cruise on the lagoon for some bird and hippo viewing! This UNESCO recognised area is extremely varied and includes: lakes, beaches, coral reefs, wetlands, woodlands, coastal forests and grasslands together supporting an astounding diversity of animal, bird and marine life.

Day 29 Hluhluwe - Umfolozi Game Reserve and DurbanThis morning we drive to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for a game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. In the late afternoon we arrive at Durban, South Africa’s largest marine port and well-known surfing destination. The evening can be spent enjoying authentic Indian cuisine as Durban is also home to the largest population of people of Indian descent outside of India. Optional Activity: Dinner out at local restaurant

Day 30/31 UKhahlamba Drakensberg Park We leave behind the beautiful beaches of KwaZulu Natal and travel inland to the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg or Royal Natal National Park. The Drakensberg is South Africa’s highest mountain range with peaks at over 3000 metres. Hiking is the most popular activity here and your guides will take you on a lovely hike if you are not already busy with other optional activities. Optional activities: Horse riding, Hiking

Day 32/33 Lesotho - MalealeaIt’s a visually impressive drive up to the Lesotho border, where the popular pony trekking excursion (optional) requires an early morning start. On the optional pony trek Lesotho villagers will guide you along remote trails where there are spectacular views. You can also remain at the lodge and relax, or experience an optional shorter ride. Before we depart we visit the local village and junior school. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.

Day 34/35 South Africa – CintsaLeaving the ‘Kingdom in the Skies’ behind us we travel south to Cintsa. You can choose to relax, or participate in one of the optional activities available! Optional Activities: Xhosa village visit

Day 36 Addo Elephant National ParkThis unique Eastern Cape park is home to one of the densest concentrations of African elephants on earth as well as boasting the ‘Big Seven’(elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, southern right whale and great white shark) as Addo is a land and marine park.

Day 37/38 Tsitsikamma National ParkThis morning we will take a quick stop at Port Elizabeth’s airport and arrive in the afternoon at Tsitsikamma. The name means ‘place of abundant water’ and it does not disappoint, with its indigenous forests and dramatic coastline. This area is home to the famous multi-day Otter Trail hike and the first few hours of this hike is included in your Activity Package. Optional Activities: Bungee jumping (highest in the world), treetop canopy tours, blackwater tubing (min 4 clients)

Day 39 Knysna / Plettenberg Bay It is a short distance to Plettenberg Bay. In the afternoon you can choose between remaining to relax at the resort or taking a short excursion into nearby Knysna to explore. Optional Activities: Elephant Encounter, Township Tour, Monkey town, Birds of Eden, lagoon cruise

Day 40 OudtshoornToday we travel through the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains towards Oudtshoorn where we visit the world-fa-mous Cango Caves. The caves contain spectacular halls and grand limestone formations, and a local guide will tell you all about the cave system, which extends for over 4km.

Day 41 Stellenbosch Wine RouteWe take a scenic drive to Stellenbosch taking in some of Route 62 and a possible stop at Ronnie’s Sex Shop, not a sex shop at all, but a rather interesting country pub. We will have the opportunity to explore Stellenbosch which forms the heart of the Western Cape’s wine region and second oldest European settlement in the Western Cape. As this is the last night on tour we head to a local restaurant for dinner. Optional Activity: Ostrich Farm Visit, Dinner Out.

Day 42 Cape TownAfter a leisurely breakfast, we visit the Cheetah Breeding Project to meet these beautiful animals up close. Afterwards, we head to the Spier Wine Estate to taste some of South Africa’s finest wines and finally, the tour ends in Cape Town.


Southern Circle

Countries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho

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EQUATOR

RED SEAAxum

GondarLalibela

Bahir Dar

Lake Tana Kombolcha

Addis Ababa

Lilongwe

South Luangwa

NP

Lusaka

Victoria Falls

QueenElizabeth NP

Kampala

Lake Nakuru NPLake Naivasha

Masai Mara Nairobi

Kilimanjaro NP

Lake Victoria

Serengeti NP NgorongoroCrater

ArushaMoshi

Gorillas

Zanzibar

Lower Zambezi

Dar es Salaam

ATLANTICOCEAN

Cape Town

Sossusvlei Dunes

Namib Naukluft NP

Himba Tribes

SwakopmundWindhoek

Fish River Canyon

OkavangoDelta

Victoria Falls

Livingstone

Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg

Durban

Kruger NP

Vilanculos

BazarutoArchipelago

Antananarivo

Lusaka

South Luangwa

NP

INDIANOCEAN

Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar

NgorongoroCrater

Serengeti NP

Gorillas

Kampala

NairobiMasai Mara

Equator

Tropic of Capricorn

Lalibela

Addis Ababa

Cairo

EGYPT

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Lake Nakuru

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Leopard up close

Zanzibar Architecture

Hot air ballooning

Day 1/2/3 ZanzibarAfter meeting the guide and group, a local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Zanzibar. We take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend our time relaxing on the beach. On the 3rd day, we head south to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar, where we will spend the night. Here we have time exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Motorbike hire, Spice tour, Walking city tour, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.

Day 4 Lushoto Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck. We continue on to Lushoto, the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mountains.

Day 5 ArushaThe city of Arusha is surrounded by some of Africa’s most famous landscapes and national parks. Situated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, the city is close to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro and The Arusha National Park.

Tour dates - NDN / NADN

Tour dates - NND / NAND




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1465 20-Jul-14 29-Jul-14

1469 03-Aug-14 12-Aug-14

1473 G 17-Aug-14 26-Aug-14

1475 24-Aug-14 02-Sep-14

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1487 05-Oct-14 14-Oct-14

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1493 26-Oct-14 04-Nov-14

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1499 16-Nov-14 25-Nov-14

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1421 15-Mar-14 24-Mar-14

1425 G 29-Mar-14 07-Apr-14

1427 05-Apr-14 14-Apr-14

1429 12-Apr-14 21-Apr-14

1433 26-Apr-14 05-May-14

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1439 17-May-14 26-May-14

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1461 02-Aug-14 11-Aug-14

1463 09-Aug-14 18-Aug-14

1465 16-Aug-14 25-Aug-14

1469 30-Aug-14 08-Sep-14

1473 G 13-Sep-14 22-Sep-14

1475 20-Sep-14 29-Sep-14

1477 27-Sep-14 06-Oct-14

1481 11-Oct-14 20-Oct-14

1485 25-Oct-14 03-Nov-14

1487 01-Nov-14 10-Nov-14

1489 G 08-Nov-14 17-Nov-14

1493 22-Nov-14 01-Dec-14

1497 06-Dec-14 15-Dec-14

1499 13-Dec-14 22-Dec-14

1501 20-Dec-14 29-Dec-14

Zanzibar & Serengeti TrekCountries Visited: Tanzania, Kenya 10 DAYS


3 Masai Museum, Arusha

3 Serengeti camping excursion

North Camping

Tour code: NDN




Start: Dar es SalaamEnd: Nairobi


South Camping

Tour code: NND




Start: NairobiEnd: Dar es Salaam


I Want More...Complete this tour experience

by including Lake Malawi, South Luangwa and the mighty Victoria Falls. Add our 11 day Vic Falls &

Malawi tour (page 64).

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What a way to see the “real” Africa - tough going but

certainly memorable. Well done Nomad to offer this possibility.

Irida (Australia)

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Featured Highlights


Zanzibar Snorkelling

Zanzibar Island

Ngorongoro Crater

Masai Tribe

Doing it island style!

Giraffe Sanctuary Nairobi

Zanzibar & Serengeti

TrekCountries Visited: Tanzania, Kenya

North Camping

Tour code: NDN






AccommodatedTour code: NADN

R11 950Sgl Supp: R2 010





AccommodatedTour code: NAND

R10 950Sgl Supp: R2 010



Start: NairobiEnd: Dar es Salaam


Day 6/7/8 Serengeti and Ngorongoro ExcursionThese 4 days are set aside for the 3-night camping excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa.

The Serengeti excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities for those not doing the Serengeti Excursion (You will stay behind in Arusha): Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more various day trips.

Day 9 ArushaToday the group meets up again and we have the chance to exchange stories of the various adventures that we participated in over the past few days. In the afternoon we visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park in Arusha. Optional Activities: camel ride to local Masaai village.

Day 10 Kenya – NairobiAfter crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi and the end of our journey. Usually we end the tour with a group meal out at one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out.


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Watching you watching me

South Luangwa sunset

Having fun while scuba diving

Day 1 LusakaLeaving behind the natural wonder of Victoria Falls we begin our expedition. After Livingstone we journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka. You will notice the vegetation becoming sub-tropical and the roads a little rougher.

Day 2 ChipataToday is a long drive through lush country, crossing rivers en-route to Chipata, the gateway to the South Luangwa NP. Zambia is truly African and an adjustment from the more Western ways of Southern Africa.

Day 3 South Luangwa National ParkEarly in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa National Park where we spend the next two nights right on the banks of the Luangwa River. You can often see hippos and other animals from the camp bar. This afternoon we enjoy a sunset game drive in the South Luangwa NP.

Day 4 South Luangwa National ParkIn the morning you have the opportunity to take another game drive. The park is known for its high con-centration of leopards and hippos. After lunch we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Optional Activities: Morning Game Drive, Game Walk inside park.

Day 5 LilongweToday we depart the South Luangwa National Park and head towards the bustling city of Lilongwe. En route, we will stop at a local market to experience the culture and way of life of the Malawian people.

Day 6/7 Kande BeachThis morning we have the opportunity to participate in a 2 hour city tour, before we take a scenic drive to Kande beach. We will spend the next 2 days enjoying the many optional activities available, such as horse riding and different water sports. We will go on a guided village walk in order to meet the local people and learn more about Malawian life. Optional Activities: Lilongwe city tour, Scuba diving, snorkelling etc.

Day 8 Lake Malawi - ChitimbaWe travel further north and spend our last day in Malawi at Chitimba beach. Set on a golden sandy beach amongst banana palms and papaya trees, our accommodation for the night is surrounded by the famous Livingstonia and Nyika mountains.

Tour dates - NVD / NAVD



1415 15-Jan-14 25-Jan-14

1417 22-Jan-14 01-Feb-14

1421 05-Feb-14 15-Feb-14

1425 G 19-Feb-14 01-Mar-14

1427 26-Feb-14 08-Mar-14

1429 05-Mar-14 15-Mar-14

1433 19-Mar-14 29-Mar-14

1437 02-Apr-14 12-Apr-14

1439 09-Apr-14 19-Apr-14

1441 G 16-Apr-14 26-Apr-14

1445 30-Apr-14 10-May-14

1449 14-May-14 24-May-14

1451 21-May-14 31-May-14

1453 28-May-14 07-Jun-14

1457 G 11-Jun-14 21-Jun-14

1461 25-Jun-14 05-Jul-14

1463 02-Jul-14 12-Jul-14


1469 23-Jul-14 02-Aug-14

1473 G 06-Aug-14 16-Aug-14

1475 13-Aug-14 23-Aug-14

1477 20-Aug-14 30-Aug-14

1481 03-Sep-14 13-Sep-14

1485 17-Sep-14 27-Sep-14

1487 24-Sep-14 04-Oct-14

1489 G 01-Oct-14 11-Oct-14

1493 15-Oct-14 25-Oct-14

1497 29-Oct-14 08-Nov-14

1499 05-Nov-14 15-Nov-14

1501 12-Nov-14 22-Nov-14

1505 G 26-Nov-14 06-Dec-14

1509 10-Dec-14 20-Dec-14

1511 17-Dec-14 27-Dec-14

1513 24-Dec-14 03-Jan-15

Vic Falls & MalawiCountries Visited: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania 11 DAYS


3 South Luangwa NP sunset game drive

3 Textile village visit South Luangwa

3 Village tour Malawi

Tour dates - NDV / NADV



1405 28-Jan-14 07-Feb-14

1409 G 11-Feb-14 21-Feb-14

1413 25-Feb-14 07-Mar-14

1415 04-Mar-14 14-Mar-14

1417 11-Mar-14 21-Mar-14

1421 25-Mar-14 04-Apr-14

1425 G 08-Apr-14 18-Apr-14

1427 15-Apr-14 25-Apr-14

1429 22-Apr-14 02-May-14

1433 06-May-14 16-May-14

1437 20-May-14 30-May-14

1439 27-May-14 06-Jun-14

1441 G 03-Jun-14 13-Jun-14

1445 17-Jun-14 27-Jun-14

1449 01-Jul-14 11-Jul-14

1451 08-Jul-14 18-Jul-14


1457 G 29-Jul-14 08-Aug-14

1461 12-Aug-14 22-Aug-14

1463 19-Aug-14 29-Aug-14

1465 26-Aug-14 05-Sep-14

1469 09-Sep-14 19-Sep-14

1473 G 23-Sep-14 03-Oct-14

1475 30-Sep-14 10-Oct-14

1477 07-Oct-14 17-Oct-14

1481 21-Oct-14 31-Oct-14

1485 04-Nov-14 14-Nov-14

1487 11-Nov-14 21-Nov-14

1489 G 18-Nov-14 28-Nov-14

1493 02-Dec-14 12-Dec-14

1497 16-Dec-14 26-Dec-14

1499 23-Dec-14 02-Jan-15

1501 30-Dec-14 09-Jan-15

I Want More...On this tour, you are only hours away from enjoying the sights

and sounds of Zanzibar and the Serengeti. Extend your tour for a well rounded experience by adding our 10 day Zanzibar &

Serengeti Trek (page 62).

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North Camping

Tour code: NVD

R9 550Sgl Supp: N/A



Start: Victoria FallsEnd: Dar es Salaam


South Camping

Tour code: NDV

R8 950Sgl Supp: N/A



Start: Dar es SalaamEnd: Victoria Falls


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Featured Highlights

Zanzibar Island

South Luangwa NP

Victoria Falls

Lake Malawi

Masai Tribe

Waterbuck

Singing women

Vic Falls & Malawi

Countries Visited:Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania

Day 9 Tanzania –Iringa Today we leave Malawi and enter Tanzania. We ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spec-tacular mountain passes, passing vast tea plantations in the highlands before arriving at our camp outside Iringa. This evening our dinner is in a local Masai restaurant where we enjoy a traditional Tanzanian evening.

Day 10 MikumiWe leave Iringa today and head north to the Mikumi National Park. Mikumi is home to lion, zebra, wilde-beest, impala, buffalo and elephant. Here we have the opportunity to enjoy an optional afternoon game drive through the park. Optional Activities: Afternoon game drive in Mikumi NP.

Day 11 Dar es SalaamOur journey today brings us out of the cool highland region to the humid Indian ocean coastal city of Dar es Salaam. Meaning ‘house of peace’ in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is the economic and trade capital of Tanzania, but inland Dodoma remains the official capital city. Your tour ends upon arrival in Dar es Salaam.


North Camping

Tour code: NVD

R9 550Sgl Supp: N/A





AccommodatedTour code: NAVD

R12 450Sgl Supp: R1 210





AccommodatedTour code: NADV

R10 950Sgl Supp: R1 210



Start: Dar es SalaamEnd: Victoria Falls


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African sunset

Having a few cold ones





Day 5 LilongweToday we depart the South Luangwa National Park and head towards the bustling city of Lilongwe. En route, we will stop at a local market to experience the culture and way of life of the Malawian people.

Day 6/7 Kande BeachThis morning we have the opportunity to participate in a 2 hour city tour, before we take a scenic drive to Kande beach. We will spend the next 2 days enjoying the many optional activities available, such as horse riding and different water sports. We will go on a guided village walk in order to meet the local people and learn more about Malawian life. Optional Activities: Lilongwe city tour, Scuba diving, snorkeling etc.




Day 11 Dar es SalaamOur journey today brings us out of the cool highland region to the humid Indian ocean coastal city of Dar es Salaam. Meaning ‘house of peace’ in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is the economic and trade capital of Tanzania, but inland Dodoma remains the official capital city.

Day 12/13/14 ZanzibarA local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Zanzibar. We take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend our time relaxing on the beach. On the 3rd day, we head south to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar, where we will spend the night. Here we have time exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Motorbike hire, Spice tour, Walking city tour, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Dar es Salaam for the following 3 nights.

Tour dates - NVN / NAVN

Tour dates - NNV / NANV




1415 15-Jan-14 04-Feb-14

1417 22-Jan-14 11-Feb-14

1421 05-Feb-14 25-Feb-14

1425 G 19-Feb-14 11-Mar-14

1427 26-Feb-14 18-Mar-14

1429 05-Mar-14 25-Mar-14

1433 19-Mar-14 08-Apr-14

1437 02-Apr-14 22-Apr-14

1439 09-Apr-14 29-Apr-14

1441 G 16-Apr-14 06-May-14

1445 30-Apr-14 20-May-14

1449 14-May-14 03-Jun-14

1451 21-May-14 10-Jun-14

1453 28-May-14 17-Jun-14

1457 G 11-Jun-14 01-Jul-14

1461 25-Jun-14 15-Jul-14

1463 02-Jul-14 22-Jul-14


1469 23-Jul-14 12-Aug-14

1473 G 06-Aug-14 26-Aug-14

1475 13-Aug-14 02-Sep-14

1477 20-Aug-14 09-Sep-14

1481 03-Sep-14 23-Sep-14

1485 17-Sep-14 07-Oct-14

1487 24-Sep-14 14-Oct-14

1489 G 01-Oct-14 21-Oct-14

1493 15-Oct-14 04-Nov-14

1497 29-Oct-14 18-Nov-14

1499 05-Nov-14 25-Nov-14

1501 12-Nov-14 02-Dec-14

1505 G 26-Nov-14 16-Dec-14

1509 10-Dec-14 30-Dec-14

1511 17-Dec-14 06-Jan-15

1513 24-Dec-14 13-Jan-15


1405 18-Jan-14 07-Feb-14

1409 G 01-Feb-14 21-Feb-14

1413 15-Feb-14 07-Mar-14

1415 22-Feb-14 14-Mar-14

1417 01-Mar-14 21-Mar-14

1421 15-Mar-14 04-Apr-14

1425 G 29-Mar-14 18-Apr-14

1427 05-Apr-14 25-Apr-14

1429 12-Apr-14 02-May-14

1433 26-Apr-14 16-May-14

1437 10-May-14 30-May-14

1439 17-May-14 06-Jun-14

1441 G 24-May-14 13-Jun-14

1445 07-Jun-14 27-Jun-14

1449 21-Jun-14 11-Jul-14

1451 28-Jun-14 18-Jul-14


1457 G 19-Jul-14 08-Aug-14

1461 02-Aug-14 22-Aug-14

1463 09-Aug-14 29-Aug-14

1465 16-Aug-14 05-Sep-14

1469 30-Aug-14 19-Sep-14

1473 G 13-Sep-14 03-Oct-14

1475 20-Sep-14 10-Oct-14

1477 27-Sep-14 17-Oct-14

1481 11-Oct-14 31-Oct-14

1485 25-Oct-14 14-Nov-14

1487 01-Nov-14 21-Nov-14

1489 G 08-Nov-14 28-Nov-14

1493 22-Nov-14 12-Dec-14

1497 06-Dec-14 26-Dec-14

1499 13-Dec-14 02-Jan-15

1501 20-Dec-14 09-Jan-15

East African AdventureCountries Visited: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya 21 DAYS

North Camping

Tour code: NVN




Start: Victoria FallsEnd: Nairobi






3 Zanzibar excursion plus ferry


I Want More... Our most popular tour for

2013, the 14 day Masai Mara & Gorillas tour (page 71) combines seamlessly with the East African Adventure. Extend your tour to spend more time with Africa’s most endangered primates.

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South Camping

Tour code: NNV




Start: NairobiEnd: Victoria Falls


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Featured Highlights

Masai Tribe

Lake Malawi

South Luangwa NP

Zanzibar Island


Kande Beach

Helicopter flight - Vic Falls

East African Adventure

Countries Visited: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya

Day 15 Lushoto Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck. We continue on to Lushoto, the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and par-ticularly in the Usambara Mountains.


Day 17/18/19 Serengeti and Ngorongoro ExcursionThese 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night camping excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. The Serengeti excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities for those not doing the Serengeti Excursion (You will stay behind in Arusha): Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more various day trips.



This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. If you wish to participate in the activities listed, you will need to purchase this package.

North Camping

Tour code: NVN






AccommodatedTour code: NAVN

R17 450Sgl Supp: R3 450





AccommodatedTour code: NANV

R15 450Sgl Supp: R3 450



Start: NairobiEnd: Victoria Falls


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Featured HighlightsRound TripCamping

Tour code: NTS

R6 950Sgl Supp: N/A

Compulsory AP: R7 700p Small Group: N/A


Start: NairobiEnd: Nairobi


CampingTour code: NMN

R7 950Sgl Supp: N/A

Compulsory AP: R250p Small Group: N/A





Masai Mara Reserve

Lake Naivasha

Masai Tribe

Lake Nakuru NP

NTS - TREASURES OF TANZANIADay 1/2 Nairobi - ArushaA shuttle service will drive us to Arusha, located in the northern highlands of Tanzania, beneath the twin peaks of Mt Meru & Mount

Kilimanjaro. Built by the Germans as a centre of colonial administration in the early 20th century, Arusha was a sleepy town, today it is one of the country’s most prosperous towns. You will have the afternoon to explore this town at leisure and the next day we will prepare for our journey into the Serengeti.

Day 3/4/5 Serengeti and Ngorongoro ExcursionThe next few days are set aside for the 3-night excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park, also a world heritage site, famed for its annual migration when some six million hooves pound the open plains. The Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-view-ing in Africa, great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, impala and gazelle.

Day 6 ArushaToday we exit the Ngorongoro Crater and make our way back to Arusha. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park in Arusha.

Day 7 NairobiAfter crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi. Founded by the British in 1899 as a simple rail depot, the town quickly grew to become the capital of British East Africa and eventually the capital of Kenya in 1963. Usually we enjoy a group meal out at one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. The activity package on this tour is compulsory.

NMN - DISCOVER KENYADay 1 Masai Mara National Reserve We leave the capital and travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Today the tour enters

this huge area of spectacular game viewing to photograph some of Africa’s most abundant wildlife. Famous for the annual migration of around 1.5 million wildebeest, the Masai Mara is also home to many other animals, including lions. Cultural interaction with Kenya’s native Masaai people completes our experience.

Day 2 Lake NaivashaAfter an early morning game drive in the Mara, we depart towards Lake Naivasha for a relaxing

day on the lakeshore. You can go hiking in the area and activities include game and bird watching. One of the more popular optional activities is to go game viewing from a bicycle. An alternative way to spend your afternoon is to take high tea at Elsamere, the former home of Joy Adamson, best known for her autobio-graphical novel, Born Free. Optional Activities: Cycle hire, High Tea at Elsamere.

Day 3 Lake NakuruToday we will travel north to Lake Nakuru where we will spend the afternoon game driving. Originally created as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru was upgraded to National Park status in 1968. White rhino inhabit the transitional savannah area surrounding the lake, with excellent photographic opportunities.

Day 4 Nairobi Leaving Lake Nakuru, we head towards our final destination Nairobi. Our tour comes to an end upon arrival in Nairobi and tonight we will again have the oppor-tunity to enjoy a meal out together in one of Nairobi’s many restaurants. Optional Activities: Meal out in Nairobi.

Kenya & TanzaniaCountries Visited: Tanzania, Kenya 4/7 DAYS

Compulsory Activity Package R7 700


Compulsory Activity Package R250

3 Masai Village visit

Tour dates - NTS Tour dates - NMNCODE START FINISH1413 22-Jan-14 28-Jan-141417 05-Feb-14 11-Feb-141421 19-Feb-14 25-Feb-141425 05-Mar-14 11-Mar-141429 19-Mar-14 25-Mar-141433 02-Apr-14 08-Apr-141437 16-Apr-14 22-Apr-141441 30-Apr-14 06-May-141445 14-May-14 20-May-141449 28-May-14 03-Jun-141453 11-Jun-14 17-Jun-141457 25-Jun-14 01-Jul-141461 09-Jul-14 15-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1465 23-Jul-14 29-Jul-141469 06-Aug-14 12-Aug-141473 20-Aug-14 26-Aug-141477 03-Sep-14 09-Sep-141481 17-Sep-14 23-Sep-141485 01-Oct-14 07-Oct-141489 15-Oct-14 21-Oct-141493 29-Oct-14 04-Nov-141497 12-Nov-14 18-Nov-141501 26-Nov-14 02-Dec-141505 10-Dec-14 16-Dec-141509 24-Dec-14 30-Dec-14

CODE START FINISH1413 29-Jan-14 01-Feb-141417 12-Feb-14 15-Feb-141421 26-Feb-14 01-Mar-141425 12-Mar-14 15-Mar-141429 26-Mar-14 29-Mar-141433 09-Apr-14 12-Apr-141437 23-Apr-14 26-Apr-141441 07-May-14 10-May-141445 21-May-14 24-May-141449 04-Jun-14 07-Jun-141453 18-Jun-14 21-Jun-141457 02-Jul-14 05-Jul-141461 16-Jul-14 19-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1465 30-Jul-14 02-Aug-141469 13-Aug-14 16-Aug-141473 27-Aug-14 30-Aug-141477 10-Sep-14 13-Sep-141481 24-Sep-14 27-Sep-141485 08-Oct-14 11-Oct-141489 22-Oct-14 25-Oct-141493 05-Nov-14 08-Nov-141497 19-Nov-14 22-Nov-141501 03-Dec-14 06-Dec-141505 17-Dec-14 20-Dec-141509 31-Dec-14 03-Jan-15

I Want More...Add our 8 day

Kilimanjaro Trek - page 84

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Featured Highlights

Lake Nakuru NP


Lake Naivasha

Masai Mara Reserve

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 1/2 Nairobi - ArushaA shuttle service will drive us to Arusha, located in the northern highlands of Tanzania, beneath the twin peaks of Mt Meru & Mount Kilimanjaro. Built by the Germans as a centre of colonial administration in the early 20th century, Arusha was a sleepy town, today it is one of the coun-try’s most prosperous towns. You will have the afternoon to explore this town at leisure and the following day we will prepare for our journey into the Serengeti.

Day 3/4/5 Serengeti and Ngorongoro ExcursionThe next few days are set aside for the 3-night excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park, also a world heritage site, famed for its annual migration when some six million hooves pound the open plains. The Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa, great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, impala and gazelle.

Day 6 ArushaToday we exit the Ngorongoro Crater and make our way back to Arusha. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park in Arusha.

Day 7 NairobiAfter crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi. Founded by the British in 1899 as a simple rail depot, the town quickly grew to become the capital of British East Africa and eventually the capital of Kenya in 1963. Usually we enjoy a group meal out at one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out.

Day 8 Masai Mara National Reserve We leave the capital and travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Today the tour enters this huge area of spectacular game viewing to photograph some of Africa’s most abundant wildlife. Famous for the annual migration of around 1.5 million wildebeest, the Masai Mara is also home to many other animals, including lions. Cultural interaction with Kenya’s native Masaai people completes our experience.

Day 9 Lake NaivashaAfter an early morning game drive in the Mara, we depart towards Lake Naivasha for a relaxing day on the lakeshore. You can go hiking in the area and activities include game and bird watching. One of the more popular optional activities is to go game viewing from a bicycle. An alternative way to spend your afternoon is to take high tea at Elsamere, the former home of Joy Adamson, best known for her autobiographical novel, Born Free. Optional Activities: Cycle hire, High Tea at Elsamere.

Day 10 Lake NakuruToday we will travel north to Lake Nakuru where we will spend the afternoon game driving. Originally created as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru was upgraded to National Park status in 1968. White rhino inhabit the tran-sitional savannah area surrounding the lake, with excellent photographic opportunities.

Day 11 Nairobi Leaving Lake Nakuru, we head towards our final destination Nairobi. Our tour comes to an end upon arrival in Nairobi and tonight we will again have the opportunity to enjoy a meal out together in one of Nairobi’s

many restaurants. Optional Activities: Meal out in Nairobi.

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package included. The acitivty package on this tour is compulsory.

Round TripCamping

Tour code: NNN







3 Masai Village Visit


Best of Kenya & TanzaniaCountries Visited: Kenya, Tanzania11 DAYS

Tour dates - NNNCODE START FINISH1413 22-Jan-14 01-Feb-141417 05-Feb-14 15-Feb-141421 19-Feb-14 01-Mar-141425 05-Mar-14 15-Mar-141429 19-Mar-14 29-Mar-141433 02-Apr-14 12-Apr-141437 16-Apr-14 26-Apr-141441 30-Apr-14 10-May-141445 14-May-14 24-May-141449 28-May-14 07-Jun-141453 11-Jun-14 21-Jun-141457 25-Jun-14 05-Jul-141461 09-Jul-14 19-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1465 23-Jul-14 02-Aug-141469 06-Aug-14 16-Aug-141473 20-Aug-14 30-Aug-141477 03-Sep-14 13-Sep-141481 17-Sep-14 27-Sep-141485 01-Oct-14 11-Oct-141489 15-Oct-14 25-Oct-141493 29-Oct-14 08-Nov-141497 12-Nov-14 22-Nov-141501 26-Nov-14 06-Dec-141505 10-Dec-14 20-Dec-141509 24-Dec-14 03-Jan-15

I really loved the tour because of the

beauty of the country. But I also enjoyed being around the

group and the guides. Sofie (Belgium)

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Equator

Queen Elizabeth NP

Mountain Gorilla

Nile River Rafting

Rain Forest


Tour code: NKK

R6 850Sgl Supp: N/A


Gorilla Permit: USD605 - 705Length: 7 days / 6 nights

Meals incl: B x 6, L x 6, D x 5Start: KampalaEnd: Kampala


AccommodatedTour code: NAKK




Meals incl: B x 6, L x 6, D x 5Start: KampalaEnd: Kampala


Day 1 KampalaAfter arrival in Kampala, you will meet up with your guides. This day is set aside for everyone to explore the area. Most people

take an optional day trip to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary of Ngamba Island. This non-profit eco-friendly project was set up in 1998 to care for orphaned chimpanzees. Optional Activities: Ngamba Chimpanzee Excursion, visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Dinner Out.

Day 2 Kampala - Lake BunyoniLake Bunyonyi is a small but attractive lake with steep sides and abundant birdlife. Ringed by mountains, the lake is best known for its dense Otter population and stunning scenery. We make use of this beautiful spot to relax the night before the final drive to the gorillas.

Day 3/4 Gorillas (Lake Bunyoni)The mountain gorilla is extremely endangered and while exact numbers vary it is widely assumed that there are only around 650 left. Visiting the gorillas is a great way to support their future on earth as the money spent on permits is used for their protection. An extremely important part of the future conservation of the remaining gorillas rests in the community development work – as local communities change their attitudes towards wildlife and start to protect rather than poach, the future of the mountain gorilla is assured.

As permits granting permission to visit the gorillas are extremely limited we require flexibility in both the tour itinerary and where we actually visit them. The home of the mountain gorillas is completely at odds with man-made borders and so their range encompasses Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo). Whenever possible we choose to make use of the National Park in Uganda, but this depends on the availability of permits.

Should we not obtain permits to visit the mountain gorillas in Uganda then we will inform all passengers beforehand that the tour will travel to Rwanda or DRC.

On your free day in Bunyoni you will have the opportunity to participate in certain optional activities. You can also experience the local cultures on the Buhoma village walk or explore the area on a mountain bike.

Day 5/6 Queen Elizabeth National ParkLeaving Lake Bunyoni, we venture to the Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we will spend the next 2 nights. Many game species can be found in this wetland park as well as the (elsewhere elusive) giant forest hog and the legendary tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha Sector. We will enjoy a 4x4 game drive through the National Park. Optional Activities: Kasinga Channel Sunset Cruise, Chimpanzee trekking at Lake George

Day 7 KampalaToday we drive back to Kampala where our tour will come to an end.

NB: This itinerary is flexible and can be changed without notice in order to accommodate the best possible viewing of the gorillas. The permit price to visit the gorillas can also change without notice and is currently between USD605 and USD705 per person. In the event that we cannot obtain permits for Uganda, we will trek in Rwanda and a higher permit price may apply.

Gorilla EncounterCountries Visited: Uganda 7 DAYS

Tour dates - NKK / NAKK


CODE START FINISH1405 05-Jan-14 11-Jan-141409 G 19-Jan-14 25-Jan-141413 02-Feb-14 08-Feb-141415 09-Feb-14 15-Feb-141417 16-Feb-14 22-Feb-141421 02-Mar-14 08-Mar-141425 G 16-Mar-14 22-Mar-141427 23-Mar-14 29-Mar-141429 30-Mar-14 05-Apr-141433 13-Apr-14 19-Apr-141437 27-Apr-14 03-May-141439 04-May-14 10-May-141441 G 11-May-14 17-May-141445 25-May-14 31-May-141449 08-Jun-14 14-Jun-141451 15-Jun-14 21-Jun-141453 22-Jun-14 28-Jun-14

CODE START FINISH1457 G 06-Jul-14 12-Jul-141461 20-Jul-14 26-Jul-141463 27-Jul-14 02-Aug-141465 03-Aug-14 09-Aug-141469 17-Aug-14 23-Aug-141473 G 31-Aug-14 06-Sep-141475 07-Sep-14 13-Sep-141477 14-Sep-14 20-Sep-141481 28-Sep-14 04-Oct-141485 12-Oct-14 18-Oct-141487 19-Oct-14 25-Oct-141489 G 26-Oct-14 01-Nov-141493 09-Nov-14 15-Nov-141497 23-Nov-14 29-Nov-141499 30-Nov-14 06-Dec-141501 07-Dec-14 13-Dec-141505 G 21-Dec-14 27-Dec-14


3 Queen Elizabeth NP Game Drive

Gorilla trekking

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Featured Highlights

Equator

Masai Tribe

Masai Mara Reserve

Mountain Gorilla

Nile River Rafting

AccommodatedTour code: NAMG

R12 450Sgl Supp: R1 780



Meals incl: B x 13, L x 13, D x 12Start: NairobiEnd: Nairobi


Day 1 Masai Mara National Reserve We leave the capital and travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Today the tour enters this huge area of spectacular game viewing to pho-tograph some of Africa’s most abundant wildlife. Cultural interaction with Kenya’s native Masaai people completes our experience.

Day 2 Lake NaivashaAfter an early morning game drive in the Mara,

we depart towards Lake Naivasha for a relaxing day on the lakeshore. You can go hiking in the area and activities include game and bird watching. One of the more popular optional activities is to go game viewing from a bicycle. An alternative way to spend your afternoon is to take high tea at Elsamere, the former home of Joy Adamson, best known for her autobiographical novel, Born Free. Optional Activities: Cycle hire, High Tea at Elsamere.

Day 3 Lake NakuruToday we will travel north to Lake Nakuru where we will spend the afternoon game driving. White rhino inhabit the transitional savannah area surrounding the lake, with excellent photographic opportunities.

Day 4 Lake Nakuru - KampalaLeaving Lake Nakuru very early, we head towards Uganda, briefly stopping for a photo at the equator. Later we arrive in Uganda’s capital and largest city, Kampala.

Day 5 Kampala / Ngamba Chimpanzee SanctuaryAlthough officially this day is set aside for everyone to explore Kampala, most people take an optional day trip to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary of Ngamba Island. This non-profit eco-friendly project was set up in 1998 to care for orphaned chimpanzees. Optional Activities: Ngamba Chimpanzee Excursion, Kampala Markets, Dinner Out.


Day 7/8 Gorillas (Lake Bunyoni)The mountain gorilla is extremely endangered and while exact numbers vary it is widely assumed that there are only around 650 left. An extremely important part of the future conservation of the remaining gorillas rests in the community development work – as local communities change their attitudes towards wildlife and start to protect rather than poach, the future of the mountain gorilla is assured.



On your free day in Bunyoni you will have the opportunity to participate in certain optional activities. You can also go hiking or explore the area on a mountain bike.

Optional activities: Mountain biking, nature walk, hiking

Please note: Although there are 2 days allocated to Gorilla Trekking you will only spend one day on the trek. The other day are there to provide a large enough window in which to obtain permits and to allow the entire group to trek if there are more than 6 of you on the tour.

Day 9/10 Queen Elizabeth National ParkLeaving Lake Bunyoni, we venture to the Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we will spend the next 2 nights. Many game species can be found in this wetland park as well as the (elsewhere elusive) giant forest hog and the legendary tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha Sector. We will enjoy a 4x4 game drive through the NP. Optional Activities:

Kasinga Channel Sunset Cruise, Chimpanzee trekking at Lake George

Day 11/12 JinjaJinja is Uganda’s second largest city and more famous as the point where the Nile (officially the Victoria Nile) flows out of Lake Victoria and begins the 6695 kilometre journey to Egypt and the Mediterranean. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting.

Day 13 Kenya - EldoretReturning to Kenya we visit Eldoret, the country’s 5th largest city. The Great Rift Valley is still the dominant geographical feature of this region and the altitude at Eldoret is 2100 metres above sea level.

Day 14 NairobiReturning to Nairobi, the largest city in the East Africa region, there’s an optional dinner, where we can swap stories and exchange contact details. Optional Activities: Meal out in Nairobi.

NB: The itinerary is flexible and can be changed without notice in order to accommodate the best possible viewing of the Gorillas. The Permit price to visit the Gorillas can also change without notice ad is currently between USD605 and USD705 per person. In the event that we cannot obtain permits for Uganda, we will trek in Rwanda and a higher permit price may apply.

Round TripCamping

Tour code: NMG

R9 450Sgl Supp: N/A



Meals incl: B x 13, L x 13, D x 12Start: NairobiEnd: Nairobi


Masai Mara & Gorillas

Countries Visited: Kenya, Uganda14 DAYS

Tour dates - NMG / NAMG


CODE START FINISH1405 01-Jan-14 14-Jan-141409 G 15-Jan-14 28-Jan-141413 29-Jan-14 11-Feb-141415 05-Feb-14 18-Feb-141417 12-Feb-14 25-Feb-141421 26-Feb-14 11-Mar-141425 G 12-Mar-14 25-Mar-141427 19-Mar-14 01-Apr-141429 26-Mar-14 08-Apr-141433 09-Apr-14 22-Apr-141437 23-Apr-14 06-May-141439 30-Apr-14 13-May-141441 G 07-May-14 20-May-141445 21-May-14 03-Jun-141449 04-Jun-14 17-Jun-141451 11-Jun-14 24-Jun-141453 18-Jun-14 01-Jul-141457 G 02-Jul-14 15-Jul-14

CODE START FINISH1461 16-Jul-14 29-Jul-141463 23-Jul-14 05-Aug-141465 30-Jul-14 12-Aug-141469 13-Aug-14 26-Aug-141473 G 27-Aug-14 09-Sep-141475 03-Sep-14 16-Sep-141477 10-Sep-14 23-Sep-141481 24-Sep-14 07-Oct-141485 08-Oct-14 21-Oct-141487 15-Oct-14 28-Oct-141489 G 22-Oct-14 04-Nov-141493 05-Nov-14 18-Nov-141497 19-Nov-14 02-Dec-141499 26-Nov-14 09-Dec-141501 03-Dec-14 16-Dec-141505 G 17-Dec-14 30-Dec-141509 31-Dec-1413-Jan-15



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Okavango Delta

Game viewing


Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - MaunThe Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino population. This morning we go on a guided game drive through the Sanctuary before departing for Maun. Upon arrival in Maun, we will prepare for the Okavango Delta.

Day 3/4 Okavango DeltaDuring our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland delta.

Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days.Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Maun for the following 2 days.

Day 5 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata. The shady tree canopy surrounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck. The Helmeted Guineafowl, Crested Francolin, Yellow Hornbill, Pied and Arrowmarked Babblers, Glossy Starling, Meyers Parrot and Paradise Whydah are just some of the species you may encounter during your stay at the lodge.



Day 8 Victoria FallsMost people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting activities. Optional Activities: White water rafting, Flight over the falls, Full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter

Day 9 LusakaLeaving behind the natural wonder of Victoria Falls we continue our expedition. After Livingstone we journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka. You will notice the vegetation becoming sub-trop-ical and the roads a little rougher.

Day 10 ChipataToday is a long drive through lush country, crossing rivers en-route to Chipata, the gateway to the South Luangwa NP. Zambia is truly African and an adjustment from the more western ways of Southern Africa.



Tour dates - NJZ / NAJZ

Tour dates - NZJ / NAZJ



CODE START FINISH1417 p 14-Jan-14 01-Feb-14

1421 28-Jan-14 15-Feb-14

1425 G 11-Feb-14 01-Mar-14

1429 p 25-Feb-14 15-Mar-14

1433 11-Mar-14 29-Mar-14

1437 25-Mar-14 12-Apr-14

1441 pG 08-Apr-14 26-Apr-14

1445 22-Apr-14 10-May-14

1449 06-May-14 24-May-14

1453 p 20-May-14 07-Jun-14

1457 G 03-Jun-14 21-Jun-14

1461 17-Jun-14 05-Jul-14

1465 p 01-Jul-14 19-Jul-14


1473 G 29-Jul-14 16-Aug-14

1477 p 12-Aug-14 30-Aug-14

1481 26-Aug-14 13-Sep-14

1485 09-Sep-14 27-Sep-14

1489 pG 23-Sep-14 11-Oct-14

1493 07-Oct-14 25-Oct-14

1497 21-Oct-14 08-Nov-14

1501 p 04-Nov-14 22-Nov-14

1505 G 18-Nov-14 06-Dec-14

1509 02-Dec-14 20-Dec-14

1513 p 16-Dec-14 03-Jan-15

1517 30-Dec-14 17-Jan-15

CODE START FINISH1401 14-Jan-14 02-Feb-14

1405 28-Jan-14 16-Feb-14

1409 G 11-Feb-14 02-Mar-14

1413 25-Feb-14 16-Mar-14

1417 11-Mar-14 30-Mar-14

1421 25-Mar-14 13-Apr-14

1425 G 08-Apr-14 27-Apr-14

1429 22-Apr-14 11-May-14

1433 06-May-14 25-May-14

1437 20-May-14 08-Jun-14

1441 G 03-Jun-14 22-Jun-14

1445 17-Jun-14 06-Jul-14

1449 01-Jul-14 20-Jul-14


1457 G 29-Jul-14 17-Aug-14

1461 12-Aug-14 31-Aug-14

1465 26-Aug-14 14-Sep-14

1469 09-Sep-14 28-Sep-14

1473 G 23-Sep-14 12-Oct-14

1477 07-Oct-14 26-Oct-14

1481 21-Oct-14 09-Nov-14

1485 04-Nov-14 23-Nov-14

1489 G 18-Nov-14 07-Dec-14

1493 02-Dec-14 21-Dec-14

1497 16-Dec-14 04-Jan-15

Delta to Dar es SalaamCountries Visited: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania 19 DAYS











North Camping

Tour code: NJZ




Start: JohannesburgEnd: Dar es Salaam



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department capable of running series or once off tours of any

nature in any language for both private individuals and companies, for any duration.

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CampingTour code: NZJ

R15 400Sgl Supp: N/A



Start: Dar es SalaamEnd: Johannesburg


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Featured Highlights

Lake Malawi

Victoria Falls

Kande Beach

Okavango Delta

Masai Tribe

My African journal

Chobe sunset cruise

Delta to Dar es Salaam

Countries Visited: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania

Day 13 LilongweToday we depart the South Luangwa National Park and head towards the bustling city of Lilongwe. En route, we will stop at a local market to experience the culture and way of live of the Malawian people.

Day 14/15 Kande BeachThis morning we have the opportunity to participate in a 2 hour city tour, before we take a scenic drive to Kande beach. We will spend the next 2 days enjoying the many optional activities available, such as horse riding and different water sports. We will go on a guided village walk in order to meet the local people and learn more about Malawian life. Optional Activities: Lilongwe city tour, Scuba diving, snorkelling etc.




Day 19 Dar es SalaamOur journey today brings us out of the cool highland region to the humid Indian ocean coastal city of Dar es Salaam. Meaning ‘house of peace’ in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is the economic and trade capital of Tanzania, but inland Dodoma remains the official capital city. Your tour ends upon arrival in Dar es Salaam.


NB: The NZJ and NAZJ tours are 20 days as there is an additional night spent in Victoria Falls before continuing onto Chobe National Park.

North Camping

Tour code: NJZ







AccommodatedTour code: NAJZ

R20 400Sgl Supp: R4 800






AccommodatedTour code: NAZJ

R17 900Sgl Supp: R4 270



Start: Dar es SalaamEnd: Johannesburg


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Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - MaunThe Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino population. This morning we go on a guided game drive through the Sanctuary before departing for Maun. Upon arrival in Maun, we will prepare for the Okavango Delta.

Day 3/4 Okavango DeltaDuring our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland delta. Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days.Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the accommodation in Maun for the following 2 days.




Day 8 Victoria FallsMost people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting activities. Optional Activities: White water rafting, Flight over the falls, Full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter

Day 9 LusakaLeaving behind the natural wonder of Victoria Falls we continue our expedition. After Livingstone we journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka. You will notice the vegetation becoming sub-trop-ical and the roads a little rougher.





Tour dates - NJN / NAJN

Tour dates - NNJ / NANJ

= Guaranteed



1421 28-Jan-14 25-Feb-14

1425 G 11-Feb-14 11-Mar-14

1429 p 25-Feb-14 25-Mar-14

1433 11-Mar-14 08-Apr-14

1437 25-Mar-14 22-Apr-14

1441 pG 08-Apr-14 06-May-14

1445 22-Apr-14 20-May-14

1449 06-May-14 03-Jun-14

1453 p 20-May-14 17-Jun-14

1457 G 03-Jun-14 01-Jul-14

1461 17-Jun-14 15-Jul-14

1465 p 01-Jul-14 29-Jul-14


1473 G 29-Jul-14 26-Aug-14

1477 p 12-Aug-14 09-Sep-14

1481 26-Aug-14 23-Sep-14

1485 09-Sep-14 07-Oct-14

1489 pG 23-Sep-14 21-Oct-14

1493 07-Oct-14 04-Nov-14

1497 21-Oct-14 18-Nov-14

1501 p 04-Nov-14 02-Dec-14

1505 G 18-Nov-14 16-Dec-14

1509 02-Dec-14 30-Dec-14

1513 p 16-Dec-14 13-Jan-15

1517 30-Dec-14 27-Jan-15


1405 18-Jan-14 16-Feb-14

1409 G 01-Feb-14 02-Mar-14

1413 15-Feb-14 16-Mar-14

1417 01-Mar-14 30-Mar-14

1421 15-Mar-14 13-Apr-14

1425 G 29-Mar-14 27-Apr-14

1429 12-Apr-14 11-May-14

1433 26-Apr-14 25-May-14

1437 10-May-14 08-Jun-14

1441 G 24-May-14 22-Jun-14

1445 07-Jun-14 06-Jul-14

1449 21-Jun-14 20-Jul-14


1457 G 19-Jul-14 17-Aug-14

1461 02-Aug-14 31-Aug-14

1465 16-Aug-14 14-Sep-14

1469 30-Aug-14 28-Sep-14

1473 G 13-Sep-14 12-Oct-14

1477 27-Sep-14 26-Oct-14

1481 11-Oct-14 09-Nov-14

1485 25-Oct-14 23-Nov-14

1489 G 08-Nov-14 07-Dec-14

1493 22-Nov-14 21-Dec-14

1497 06-Dec-14 04-Jan-15

Johannesburg to NairobiCountries Visited: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya 29 DAYS

North Camping

Tour code: NJN

R20 400Sgl Supp: R1 580



Start: JohannesburgEnd: Nairobi


Min / max people (SG section): 4 / 12













Catching a ride

Relaxing in paradise

South Camping

Tour code: NNJ




Start: NairobiEnd: Johannesburg


On this epic adventure we had a well balanced mix of time to relax, safari time and time to

explore the places we visited. I can’t wait to come back and do the gorilla tour. Lesley (Canada)

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Featured Highlights

Lake Malawi

Victoria Falls

Okavango Delta


Masai Tribe

Johannesburg to Nairobi

Countries Visited: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya







Day 23 Lushoto Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck. We continue on to Lushoto, the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and par-ticularly in the Usambara Mountains.


Day 25/26/27 Serengeti and Ngorongoro ExcursionThese 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night camping excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa.

The Serengeti excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities for those not doing the Serengeti Excursion (You will stay behind in Arusha): Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more various day trips, Serengeti Camping Excursion




NB: The NNJ and NANJ tours are 30 days as there is an additional night spent in Victoria Falls before con-tinuing onto Chobe National Park.

North Camping

Tour code: NJN

R20 400Sgl Supp: R1 580






AccommodatedTour code: NAJN

R25 400Sgl Supp: R7 040






AccommodatedTour code: NANJ

R22 400Sgl Supp: R6 510



Start: NairobiEnd: Johannesburg


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Satisfy your curiosity












Day 15 Lushoto Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck. We continue on to Lushoto, the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks.


Day 17/18/19 Serengeti and Ngorongoro ExcursionThese 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night camping excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa.

The Serengeti excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities for those not doing the Serengeti Excursion (You will stay behind in Arusha): Various shorter Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more day trips.


Day 21 Kenya – NairobiAfter crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi. Usually we end the day with a group meal out at one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out.

Tour dates - NVMG / NAVMG



1415 15-Jan-14 18-Feb-14

1417 22-Jan-14 25-Feb-14

1421 05-Feb-14 11-Mar-14

1425 G 19-Feb-14 25-Mar-14

1427 26-Feb-14 01-Apr-14

1429 05-Mar-14 08-Apr-14

1433 19-Mar-14 22-Apr-14

1437 02-Apr-14 06-May-14

1439 09-Apr-14 13-May-14

1441 G 16-Apr-14 20-May-14

1445 30-Apr-14 03-Jun-14

1449 14-May-14 17-Jun-14

1451 21-May-14 24-Jun-14

1453 28-May-14 01-Jul-14

1457 G 11-Jun-14 15-Jul-14

1461 25-Jun-14 29-Jul-14


1465 09-Jul-14 12-Aug-14

1469 23-Jul-14 26-Aug-14

1473 G 06-Aug-14 09-Sep-14

1475 13-Aug-14 16-Sep-14

1477 20-Aug-14 23-Sep-14

1481 03-Sep-14 07-Oct-14

1485 17-Sep-14 21-Oct-14

1487 24-Sep-14 28-Oct-14

1489 G 01-Oct-14 04-Nov-14

1493 15-Oct-14 18-Nov-14

1497 29-Oct-14 02-Dec-14

1499 05-Nov-14 09-Dec-14

1501 12-Nov-14 16-Dec-14

1505 G 26-Nov-14 30-Dec-14

1509 10-Dec-14 13-Jan-15

1511 17-Dec-14 20-Jan-15

East Africa & GorillasCountries Visited: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda 35 DAYS

North Camping

Tour code: NVMG




Meals incl: B x 33, L x 30, D x 29Start: Victoria Falls

End: NairobiFrequency: Twice a monthMin / max people: 4 / 18










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was the first company to offer Green Seats, giving clients the

opportunity to offset the carbon emission cost of their tour

by supporting the planting of endemic trees that can absorb

the carbon output.

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Loved the Africa we saw and the people were so friendly and happy it has been an amazing adventure. Valarie & Barrie

(New Zealand)

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Featured Highlights

Masai Tribe


Lake Malawi

Zanzibar Island

Mountain Gorilla

Slow down and chill out

East Africa & Gorillas

Countries Visited: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda

Day 22 Masai Mara National Reserve We leave the capital and travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Today the tour enters this huge area of spectacular game viewing to photograph some of Africa’s most abundant wildlife. Famous for the annual migration of around 1.5 million wildebeest, the Masai Mara is also home to many other animals, including lions. Cultural interaction with Kenya’s native Masaai people completes our experience.

Day 23 Lake NaivashaAfter an early morning game drive in the Mara, we depart towards Lake Naivasha for a relaxing day on the lakeshore. You can go hiking in the area and activities include game and bird watching. One of the more popular optional activities is to go game viewing from a bicycle. An alternative way to spend your afternoon is to take high tea at Elsamere, the former home of Joy Adamson, best known for her autobiographical novel, Born Free. Optional Activities: Cycle hire, High Tea at Elsamere.

Day 24 Lake NakuruToday we will travel north to Lake Nakuru where we will spend the afternoon game driving. Originally created as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru was upgraded to National Park status in 1968. White rhino inhabit the tran-sitional savannah area surrounding the lake, with excellent photographic opportunities.

Day 25 Lake Nakuru - KampalaLeaving Lake Nakuru very early, we head towards Uganda, briefly stopping for a photo at the equator. Later we arrive in Uganda’s capital and largest city, Kampala.

Day 26 Kampala / Ngamba Chimpanzee SanctuaryAlthough officially this day is set aside for everyone to explore Kampala, most people take an optional day trip to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary of Ngamba Island. This non-profit eco-friendly project was set up in 1998 to care for orphaned chimpanzees. Optional Activities: Ngamba Chimpanzee Excursion, Kampala Markets, Dinner Out.


Day 28/29 Gorillas (Lake Bunyoni)The mountain gorilla is extremely endangered and while exact numbers vary it is widely assumed that there are only around 650 left. Visiting the gorillas is a great way to support their future on earth as the money spent on permits is used for their protection. An extremely important part of the future conservation of the remaining gorillas rests in the community development work – as local communities change their attitudes towards wildlife and start to protect rather than poach, the future of the mountain gorilla is assured.



On your free day in Bunyoni you will have the opportunity to participate in certain optional activities. You can also go hiking or explore the area on a mountain bike. Optional activities: Visit to the Batwa (Pygmies) tribe, mountain biking, nature walk, hiking

Please note: Although there are 2 days allocated to Gorilla Trekking you will only spend one day on the trek. The other day are there to provide a large enough window in which to obtain permits and to allow the entire group to trek if there are more than 6 of you on the tour.

Day 30/31 Queen Elizabeth National ParkLeaving Lake Bunyoni, we venture to the Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we will spend the next 2 nights. Many game species can be found in this wetland park as well as the (elsewhere elusive) giant forest hog and the legendary tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha Sector. We will enjoy a 4x4 game drive through the NP. Optional Activities: Kasinga Channel Sunset Cruise, Chimpanzee trekking at Lake George

Day 32/33 JinjaJinja is Uganda’s second largest city and more famous as the point where the Nile (officially the Victoria Nile) flows out of Lake Victoria and begins the 6695 kilometre journey to Egypt and the Mediterranean. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting.

Day 34 Kenya - EldoretReturning to Kenya we visit Eldoret, the country’s 5th largest city. The Great Rift Valley is still the dominant geographical feature of this region and the altitude at Eldoret is 2100 metres above sea level.

Day 35 NairobiReturning to Nairobi, the largest city in the East Africa region, there’s an optional dinner, where we can swap stories and exchange contact details. Optional Activities: Meal out in Nairobi.


NB: The itinerary is flexible and can be changed without notice in order to accommodate the best possible viewing of the Gorillas. The Permit price to visit the Gorillas can also change without notice and is currently between USD605 and USD705 per person. In the event that we cannot obtain permits for Uganda, we will trek in Rwanda and a higher permit price may apply.

North Camping

Tour code: NVMG






AccommodatedTour code: NAVMG

R29 900Sgl Supp: R5 230





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The small group departures are only applicable to the accommodated tours


Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain RegionLeaving Cape Town we make our first stop at Table View and take photos of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. Today we will enjoy a guided hike in the Cederberg region.

Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep (Orange) RiverAfter an early start, we head north via the distant town of Springbok, best known for its diamonds, copper and spring flowers. We then proceed to our camp located right beside the Namibian border.


Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National ParkThe Namib-Naukluft NP is one of Namibia’s geographic gems and at 50,000km2, is one of the largest parks in Africa. There are massive sand dunes in the Sossusvlei desert area as well as the remarkable landscape.

Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National ParkToday will be spent exploring the Namib-Naukluft National Park, including Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon and the opportunity to visit Sossusvlei. Later we join a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions.Accommodated tour: We will hike up Dune 45 after sunrise to capture the changing colours of the landscape (you will explore the desert ecosystem with a local expert the following morning). Optional Activity: Transfer into DeadvleiCamping tour: This is our earliest morning as we prepare for our hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise.Optional Activity: Transfer into Deadvlei

Day 6/7 Swakopmund After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restaurants. Optional Activity: Dinner out, quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving etc.

Day 8 Swakopmund - KhorixasAccommodated tour: Today we head inland towards Khorixas, stopping en-route at Spitzkoppe, where we will enjoy some time exploring the enormous granite monoliths with our guide. In the afternoon we will visit the Petrified Forest (might be done the following morning).Camping tour: Leaving the coast we drive through arid landscapes to Spitzkoppe Mountain. The enormous granite monoliths dominate the otherwise flat landscape and we set up camp in the wild plain at the base of the mountain. This afternoon our guide will take us on a guided walk to explore the unique rock formations.


Day 10/11 Etosha National ParkThe sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegetation. We will go on various game drives and spend our evenings at the abundant waterholes for some excel-lent game photography.

Day 12 WindhoekAfter an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek. On the way we stop at a popular craft market where you can barter for handmade gifts to take home. On arrival in Windhoek our guide will take us on a short city tour in our truck. Joe’s Beer House is an exciting dining experience for our optional dinner out. Optional Activity: Dinner out.


Day 14 Maun Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and this afternoon we will prepare for this excursion, packing small 2-night bags. There may be an opportunity this afternoon to take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. Optional Activities: Scenic Flight (time permitting)

Day 15/16 Maun – Okavango DeltaDuring our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by Mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland Delta.Accommodated tour: In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonder-ful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days. Camping tour: We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle – in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Maun for the following 2 nights.

Day 17 NataWe leave the Delta behind us and travel east towards the town of Nata. The shady tree canopy sur-rounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck.


Tour dates - NCN / NACN

Tour dates - NNC

= Guaranteed


1421 15-Jan-14 25-Feb-14

1425 * 29-Jan-14 11-Mar-14

1427 05-Feb-14 18-Mar-14

1429 p 12-Feb-14 25-Mar-14

1433 26-Feb-14 08-Apr-14

1437 12-Mar-14 22-Apr-14

1439 p 19-Mar-14 29-Apr-14

1441 * 26-Mar-14 06-May-14

1445 09-Apr-14 20-May-14

1449 p 23-Apr-14 03-Jun-14

1451 30-Apr-14 10-Jun-14

1453 07-May-14 17-Jun-14

1457 * 21-May-14 01-Jul-14

1461 p 04-Jun-14 15-Jul-14

1463 11-Jun-14 22-Jul-14

1465 18-Jun-14 29-Jul-14


1473 * 16-Jul-14 26-Aug-14

1475 23-Jul-14 02-Sep-14

1477 30-Jul-14 09-Sep-14

1481 p 13-Aug-14 23-Sep-14

1485 27-Aug-14 07-Oct-14

1487 03-Sep-14 14-Oct-14

1489 * 10-Sep-14 21-Oct-14

1493 p 24-Sep-14 04-Nov-14

1497 08-Oct-14 18-Nov-14

1499 15-Oct-14 25-Nov-14

1501 22-Oct-14 02-Dec-14

1505 * 05-Nov-14 16-Dec-14

1509 19-Nov-14 30-Dec-14

1511 26-Nov-14 06-Jan-15

1513 p 03-Dec-14 13-Jan-15


1405 18-Jan-14 28-Feb-14

1409 * 01-Feb-14 14-Mar-14

1413 15-Feb-14 28-Mar-14

1417 01-Mar-14 11-Apr-14

1421 15-Mar-14 25-Apr-14

1425 * 29-Mar-14 09-May-14

1429 12-Apr-14 23-May-14

1433 26-Apr-14 06-Jun-14

1437 10-May-14 20-Jun-14

1441 * 24-May-14 04-Jul-14

1445 07-Jun-14 18-Jul-14

1449 21-Jun-14 01-Aug-14


1457 * 19-Jul-14 29-Aug-14

1461 02-Aug-14 12-Sep-14

1465 16-Aug-14 26-Sep-14

1469 30-Aug-14 10-Oct-14

1473 * 13-Sep-14 24-Oct-14

1477 27-Sep-14 07-Nov-14

1481 11-Oct-14 21-Nov-14

1485 25-Oct-14 05-Dec-14

1489 * 08-Nov-14 19-Dec-14

1493 22-Nov-14 02-Jan-15

1497 06-Dec-14 16-Jan-15

Cape Town to NairobiCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya 42 DAYS





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South Camping

Tour code: NNC

R23 700Sgl Supp: R1 800


Length: 42 days / 41 nightMeals incl: B x 39, L x 35, D x 32

Start: NairobiEnd: Cape Town


North Camping

Tour code: NCN

R26 900Sgl Supp: R1 600



Start: Cape TownEnd: Nairobi


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Featured Highlights

Victoria Falls

Okavango Delta

Sossusvlei Dunes

Zanzibar Island


Absolutely loved every minute

and made some great friends and met a bunch of

really cool people. Will definitely

recommend this trip to all my friends,

chances are you’ll be seeing me again!

Murray (UK)

Cape Town to Nairobi

Countries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya

Day 19/20/21 Victoria FallsOn arrival in Victoria Falls town, we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls. Optional Activities: Full day white water rafting, Flight over the falls, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter.

Day 22 LusakaLeaving behind the natural wonder of Victoria Falls we continue our expedition. After Livingstone we journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka. You will notice the vegetation becoming sub-tropical and the roads a little rougher.

Day 23 ChipataToday is a long drive through lush country, crossing rivers en-route to Chipata, the gateway to the South Luangwa NP. Zambia is truly African and an adjustment from the more western ways of Southern Africa.

Day 24/25 South Luangwa National ParkEarly in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa National Park where we spend the next two nights right on the banks of the Luangwa River. You can often see hippos and other animals from the camp bar. While in South Luangwa NP, we will enjoy an afternoon sunset game drive and will visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Optional activities: morning game drive (day 25), game walk inside park.

Day 26 Lilongwe Today we depart the South Luangwa National Park and head towards the bustling city of Lilongwe. En route, we will stop at a local market to experience the culture and way of live of the Malawian people.



Day 30 Tanzania – Iringa Today we leave Malawi and enter Tanzania. We ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spec-tacular mountain passes, passing vast tea plantations in the highlands before arriving at our camp outside Iringa. This evening our dinner is in a local Masai restaurant where we enjoy a traditional Tanzanian evening.

Day 31 MikumiWe leave Iringa today and head north to the Mikumi National Park. Mikumi is home to lion, zebra, wilde-beest, impala, buffalo and elephant. Here we have the opportunity to enjoy an optional afternoon game drive through the park. Optional Activity: Afternoon game drive in Mikumi NP.


Day 33/34/35 ZanzibarA local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Zanzibar. We take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend our time relaxing on the beach. On the 3rd day, we head south to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar, where we will spend the night. Here we have time exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. Optional Activities: Lunch and Dinner, Motorbike hire, Spice tour, Walking city tour, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc. Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Dar es Salaam for the following 3 nights.

Day 36 Lushoto Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck. We continue on to Lushoto, the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks.

Day 37 ArushaSituated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, the city is close to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro and The Arusha National Park.

Day 38/39/40 Serengeti and Ngorongoro ExcursionThese 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night camping excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the chal-lenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture.

Day 41 ArushaToday the group meets up again and we have the chance to exchange stories of the various adventures that we participated in over the past few days. In the afternoon we visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park in Arusha. Optional Activity: camel ride to local Masaai village.

Day 42 Kenya – NairobiAfter crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi and the end of our journey. Usually we end the tour with a group meal out at one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants. Optional Activity: Dinner out.


North Camping

Tour code: NCN

R26 900Sgl Supp: R1 600



Start: Cape TownEnd: Nairobi


AccommodatedTour code: NACN

R41 400Sgl Supp: R8 330

Optional AP: R14 900p Small Group: R47 400Length: 42 days / 41 night




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Tour code: NCVD




Start: Cape TownEnd: Dar es Salaam


AccommodatedTour code: NACVD

R36 400Sgl Supp: R6 090



Start: Cape TownEnd: Dar es Salaam



Day 1/2 Cederberg Mountain Region - NamibiaDay 3 Fish River CanyonOptional Activity: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.

Day 4/5 Namib-Naukluft National ParkOptional Activity: Transfer into Deadvlei

Day 6/7 Swakopmund Optional Activities: Quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, dinner out etc.

Day 8 Khorixas AreaDay 9 Himba Tribes

Day 10/11 Etosha National ParkDay 12 WindhoekOptional Activity: Dinner out.

Day 13 Botswana - GhanziOptional activity: Bushman walk

Day 14/15/16 Maun - Okavango Delta Optional Activities: Scenic Flight (time permitting)

Day 17/18 Nata – Chobe National Park Day 19/20/21 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOptional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, full day white water rafting, flight over the falls, full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter.

Day 22/23 Lusaka - ChipataDay 24/25 South Luangwa National ParkOptional Activities: Morning Game Drive, Game Walk inside park.

Day 26 Lilongwe Day 27/28 Kande BeachOptional Activities: Lilongwe city tour, Scuba diving, snorkeling etc.

Day 29/30 Lake Malawi – TanzaniaDay 31 MikumiOptional Activities: Afternoon game drive in Mikumi NP.

Day 32 Dar es Salaam

Cape Town to Dar es SalaamCountries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania 32 DAYS





3 Himba Tribe visit








Tour dates - NCVD / NACVDCODE START FINISH1417 p 01-Jan-14 01-Feb-141421 15-Jan-14 15-Feb-141425 * 29-Jan-14 01-Mar-141427 05-Feb-14 08-Mar-141429 p 12-Feb-14 16-Mar-141433 26-Feb-14 29-Mar-141437 12-Mar-14 12-Apr-141439 p 19-Mar-14 19-Apr-141441 * 26-Mar-14 26-Apr-141445 09-Apr-14 10-May-141449 p 23-Apr-14 24-May-14

CODE START FINISH1451 30-Apr-14 31-May-141453 07-May-14 07-Jun-141457 * 21-May-14 21-Jun-141461 p 04-Jun-14 05-Jul-141463 11-Jun-14 12-Jul-141465 18-Jun-14 19-Jul-141469 02-Jul-14 02-Aug-141473 * 16-Jul-14 16-Aug-141475 23-Jul-14 23-Aug-141477 30-Jul-14 30-Aug-141481 p 13-Aug-14 13-Sep-14

CODE START FINISH1485 27-Aug-14 27-Sep-141487 03-Sep-14 04-Oct-141489 * 10-Sep-14 11-Oct-141493 p 24-Sep-14 25-Oct-141497 08-Oct-14 08-Nov-141499 15-Oct-14 15-Nov-141501 22-Oct-14 22-Nov-141505 * 05-Nov-14 06-Dec-141509 19-Nov-14 20-Dec-141511 26-Nov-14 27-Dec-141513 p 03-Dec-14 03-Jan-15

Victoria Falls

Okavango Delta

Sossusvlei Dunes

Lake Malawi

Zanzibar Island

* = A German translator is provided on a section of this tourThe small group departures are only applicable to the accommodated tours

p = A section of this tour is operated as a small group = Guaranteed

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Featured Highlights

Victoria Falls

Sossusvlei Dunes

Okavango Delta


Mountain Gorilla

AccommodatedTour code: NACMG

R53 850Sgl Supp: R10 110






Day 1/2 Cederberg Mountain Region - NamibiaDay 3 Fish River CanyonOptional Activity: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.

Day 4/5 Namib-Naukluft NPOptional Activity: Transfer into Deadvlei

Day 6/7 Swakopmund Optional Activities: Quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, dinner out etc.

Day 8 Khorixas AreaDay 9 Himba TribesDay 10/11 Etosha National ParkDay 12 WindhoekDay 13 Botswana - GhanziOptional activity: Bushman walk

Day 14/15/16 Okavango Delta Optional Activities: Scenic Flight (time permitting)

Day 17/18 Nata – Chobe NP Day 19/20/21 Zimbabwe - Victoria FallsOptional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, full day white

water rafting, flight over the falls, full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter.

Day 22/23 Lusaka - ChipataDay 24/25 South Luangwa National ParkOptional Activities: Morning Game Drive, Game Walk inside park.

Day 26 Lilongwe Day 27/28 Kande BeachDay 29/30 Lake Malawi – TanzaniaDay 31 MikumiOptional Activities: Afternoon game drive in Mikumi NP.

Day 32 Dar es SalaamDay 33/34/35 ZanzibarOptional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Motorbike hire, Spice tour, Walking city tour, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.

Day 36/37 Lushoto - ArushaDay 38/39/40 Serengeti and Ngorongoro ExcursionDay 41/42 Arusha - KenyaDay 43 Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 44 Lake NaivashaDay 45/46/47 Lake Nakuru - KampalaDay 48/49/50 Lake Bunyoni (Gorillas)Day 51/52 Queen Elizabeth National ParkOptional Activities: Kasinga Channel Cruise, Chimpanzee trekking at Lake George

Day 53/54 JinjaOptional Activities: White Water Rafting.

Day 55/56 Eldoret - NairobiOptional Activities: Meal out in Nairobi.

NB: The itinerary is flexible and can be changed without notice in order to accom-modate the best possible viewing of the Gorillas. The Permit price to visit the Gorillas can also change without notice and is currently between USD605 and USD705 per person. In the event that we cannot obtain permits for Uganda, we will trek in Rwanda and a higher permit price may apply.

North Camping

Tour code: NCMG

R36 350Sgl Supp: R1 600





Best of Africa

Countries Visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi,

Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda56 DAYSActivity Package R14 550




3 Himba Tribe visit












Tour dates - NCMG / NACMGCODE START FINISH1417 p 01-Jan-14 25-Feb-141421 15-Jan-14 11-Mar-141425 * 29-Jan-14 25-Mar-141427 05-Feb-14 01-Apr-141429 p 12-Feb-14 08-Apr-141433 26-Feb-14 22-Apr-141437 12-Mar-14 06-May-141439 p 19-Mar-14 13-May-141441 * 26-Mar-14 20-May-141445 09-Apr-14 03-Jun-141449 p 23-Apr-14 17-Jun-14

CODE START FINISH1451 30-Apr-14 24-Jun-141453 07-May-14 01-Jul-141457 * 21-May-14 15-Jul-141461 p 04-Jun-14 29-Jul-141463 11-Jun-14 05-Aug-141465 18-Jun-14 12-Aug-141469 02-Jul-14 26-Aug-141473 * 16-Jul-14 09-Sep-141475 23-Jul-14 16-Sep-141477 30-Jul-14 23-Sep-141481 p 13-Aug-14 07-Oct-14

CODE START FINISH1485 27-Aug-14 21-Oct-141487 03-Sep-14 28-Oct-141489 * 10-Sep-14 04-Nov-141493 p 24-Sep-14 18-Nov-141497 08-Oct-14 02-Dec-141499 15-Oct-14 09-Dec-141501 22-Oct-14 16-Dec-141505 * 05-Nov-14 30-Dec-141509 19-Nov-14 13-Jan-151511 26-Nov-14 20-Jan-151513 p 03-Dec-14 27-Jan-15

* = A German translator is provided on a section of this tourThe small group departures are only applicable to the accommodated tours

p = A section of this tour is operated as a small group = Guaranteed

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2014 NEW TOUR

Featured HighlightsRound TripAccommodatedTour code: NENA

R8 950Sgl Supp: R1 950p Small Group: N/A


Start: CairoEnd: Cairo


Kom Ombo Temple

The Sphinx

Luxor Temple

Pyramids

Cairo

Felucca sailing

Egyptian Nubian AdventureCountries Visited: Egypt 9 DAYS

Tour dates - NENACODE START FINISH1401 11-Jan-14 19-Jan-141402 25-Jan-14 02-Feb-141403 08-Feb-14 16-Feb-141404 22-Feb-14 02-Mar-141405 08-Mar-14 16-Mar-141406 22-Mar-14 30-Mar-141407 05-Apr-14 13-Apr-141408 12-Apr-14 20-Apr-141409 19-Apr-14 27-Apr-141410 26-Apr-14 04-May-14

CODE START FINISH1411 03-May-14 11-May-141412 10-May-14 18-May-141413 24-May-14 01-Jun-141414 07-Jun-14 15-Jun-141415 21-Jun-14 29-Jun-141416 05-Jul-14 13-Jul-141417 19-Jul-14 27-Jul-141418 02-Aug-14 10-Aug-141419 16-Aug-14 24-Aug-141420 30-Aug-14 07-Sep-14

CODE START FINISH1421 13-Sep-14 21-Sep-141422 27-Sep-14 05-Oct-141423 11-Oct-14 19-Oct-141424 25-Oct-14 02-Nov-141425 08-Nov-14 16-Nov-141426 22-Nov-14 30-Nov-141427 06-Dec-14 14-Dec-141428 20-Dec-14 28-Dec-141429 27-Dec-14 04-Jan-15

Day 1 CairoUpon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our staff and will be transferred to your hotel close to the Pyramids. The representative will assist you to settle in, introduce you to the local area and also give a brief explanation for the next day’s departure. Optional Activity: Nile dinner cruise

Day 2 CairoOur tour of Egypt begins with a trip to the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. Home to the fantastic Tutankhamun exhibit the museum hosts many other ancient Egyptian artefacts. Following on from the museum we then make the short trip to Giza to visit the Sphinx and the great pyramids of Egypt. This evening we transfer to the station for the overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

Day 3 AswanThis morning we arrive in Aswan and transfer to the hotel. We then start our tour of Aswan with a trip to the island temple complex of Philae visiting the impressive Aswan High Dam en-route. The Philae temple remains one of Egypt’s most romantic and picturesque sites having been completely relocated following work on the Dam. The rest of the day is free to explore the colourful souks and markets found in the town or watch the sunset over the river Nile.

Day 4 Felucca CruiseThis morning we have the option of taking an early start for the drive to the UNESCO world heritage site at Abu Simbel. These amazing temples built by Ramses II are one of Egypt’s main highlights and attractions. Those not visiting Abu Simbel can explore Aswan’s markets this morning, or visit the Nubian Museum which has a fascinating collection covering the development of the Nubian people in the region. In the afternoon we then board a traditional felucca boat and start our leisurely cruise along the Nile towards the temple at Kom Ombo. Optional Activity: Abu Simbel overland

Day 5 Felucca CruiseWake up today on board your traditional felucca and let yourself unwind as we make our way downriver. Whether you feel the urge to take a swim or just sunbathe on deck there is no better way to experience life on the river Nile.

Day 6 LuxorAfter a leisurely breakfast on-board we bid farewell to our felucca this morning and visit the nearby temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu before continuing on north to Luxor. In the evening we have the chance to enjoy a walking tour of the beautiful Luxor Temple.

Day 7 Luxor We cross over the river Nile early this morning to begin our tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Home to the Valley of the Kings the dusty tombs in this ancient burial site are still revealing their secrets today and so it remains one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. In the afternoon we check out of the hotel and visit the enormous temple complex at Karnak on the East bank of the Nile before going back to the train station for the overnight sleeper train to Cairo. Optional Activity: Hot air balloon trip

Day 8/9 Cairo We arrive back in Cairo this morning and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Cairo as you choose or you may join us on our optional Cairo city tour. This tour visits the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque as well as the bustling market streets of Khan El Khalili bazaar. Optional Activities: Alexandria day trip, Cairo city tour, Nile dinner cruise, Wadi Rayan day trip.

Please allow for approximately USD95 for entrance fees which are payable on tour.

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2014 NEW TOUR

Featured Highlights

Marrakesh

Todra Gorge

Tinghir

Atlas Mountains

Quarazazate

Local market

Merzouga dunes

Day 1 Marrakesh Upon arrival you will be met at the airport by our staff and will be transferred to your hotel for the start of your trip.

Day 2 Marrakesh Today’s tour of Marrakesh begins with a trip to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city. We then visit the Mausoleum and Bahia Palace which both host intricate and beautiful Arabic craftsmanship. In the afternoon we head to the lively souks around Jemaa El Fna square. Home to many different types of traders these bustling and aromatic streets are uniquely Moroccan. Today’s tour ends at the lively Djemaa El Fna Square.

Day 3 Ouarzazate via Ait BenhaddouAfter breakfast this morning we have a spectacular drive across the Tizi N’tichka col which at 2260m is the highest pass in Northern Africa. We then drive to Morocco’s most well known Kasbah at the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. After lunch we head on to Ouarzazate or ‘place of no noise’. An incredibly dramatic landscape, this area has played host to countless well known films.

Day 4 Tinghir via BoulmaneDeparting this morning along the road of a thousand Kasbahs we visit the beautiful Kasbah found at Amerhidel and then arrive into Boulmane from where we visit the impressive Dades Canyon offering great views of the surrounding desert landscape. Later we drive on to Tinghir where we overnight.

Day 5 Todra Gorge – 4WD Safari at MerzougaWe start this morning with a visit to the nearby Todra Gorge, before continuing our drive through the Atlas Mountains and transferring into 4WD vehicles to travel through the dunes to Merzouga. Here we will watch the sunset over the desert before sleeping under the stars in a traditional Berber camp. Optional Activity: Sunset desert camel ride

Day 6 Merzouga to ZagoraAfter breakfast with our Berber hosts we then continue our drive through the dunes to Rissani and the birth-place of the Alaouita Dynasty. We leave our 4WD vehicles here and drive to Erfoud. Lodged in an idyllic setting between the Atlas mountains to the north and the Sahara desert to the south, Erfoud is the admin-istrative capital of the region. Our final stop is at the town of Zagora.

Day 7 Marrakesh via Ouarzazate After breakfast this morning we depart for Ouarzazate by crossing the imposing Draa Valley. Bordered by palm groves this sparsely populated town is close to the village of Tamegroute - an important site for Sufi Muslims which we will visit. We then travel back over the Tizi N’tichka col and on through local Berber villages back to Marrakesh.

Day 8/9 Marrakesh Your day is free today to explore Marrakesh further, and perhaps do some final souvenir shopping and sight-seeing. Alternatively, we offer a range of day trips and excursions, including a spectacular hot air balloon flight. Optional Activities: Hot air balloon flight, Marrakesh Quad-biking, Imlil day trip.

Please allow for approximately USD95 for entrance fees which are payable on tour.

Round TripAccommodated

Tour code: NEMM

R11 950Sgl Supp: R2 150p Small Group: N/A


Start: MarrakeshEnd: Marrakesh


Moroccan MosaicCountries Visited: Morocco9 DAYS

Tour dates - NEMMCODE START FINISH1401 18-Jan-14 26-Jan-141402 01-Feb-14 09-Feb-141403 15-Feb-14 23-Feb-141404 01-Mar-14 09-Mar-141405 15-Mar-14 23-Mar-141406 29-Mar-14 06-Apr-141407 12-Apr-14 20-Apr-141408 19-Apr-14 27-Apr-141409 03-May-14 11-May-14

CODE START FINISH1410 17-May-14 25-May-141411 31-May-14 08-Jun-141412 14-Jun-14 22-Jun-141413 28-Jun-14 06-Jul-141414 12-Jul-14 20-Jul-141415 26-Jul-14 03-Aug-141416 09-Aug-14 17-Aug-141417 23-Aug-14 31-Aug-141418 06-Sep-14 14-Sep-14

CODE START FINISH1419 20-Sep-14 28-Sep-141420 04-Oct-14 12-Oct-141421 18-Oct-14 26-Oct-141422 01-Nov-14 09-Nov-141423 15-Nov-14 23-Nov-141424 29-Nov-14 07-Dec-141425 13-Dec-14 21-Dec-141426 20-Dec-14 28-Dec-141427 27-Dec-14 04-Jan-15

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Masai Tribe

The steep climb

Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro summit

Uhuru Peak


Tour code: NMM




Start: MoshiEnd: Moshi

Frequency: Weekly

AccommodatedTour code: NAMK




Start: MaranguEnd: Marangu

Frequency: Once a week

MACHAME ROUTEDay 1 Tanzania – MoshiMoshi is the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro and the meeting place

for trekking expeditions. Today we meet and are briefed about the climb and if the weather is favourable, catch a glimpse of the world’s tallest freestanding mountain (5 895 m). If you are making your own way to Moshi, please advise us of your estimated arrival time in order to organize the briefing.

Day 2 Kilimanjaro National Park – Machame Camp (3 010 m)After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and after a 45-minute drive; you will arrive at the entrance to the Kilimanjaro National Park. Machame Gate is at 1790m. In a short time, you will be deep within the magnificent mountain rainforest. With a little luck, you may glimpse and hear the beautiful black and white thumb-less Colobus monkeys in the treetops. After 5 - 7 hours, you will reach today’s destination - The Machame Camp – situated just below the tree line at 3010m. Here, at the base of the Kilimanjaro, you will have your first dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 3 Kilimanjaro National Park Shira Camp (3845M)After an early morning start, we leave the Machame Camp and the timberline behind. The path gets steeper and the landscape turns into a moor and heath land, allowing you to take in the impressive mountain range. Today’s stage is shorter than the last one and by mid-afternoon, we arrive at the New Shira Campsite at the Shira Plateau. The camp offers a breath-taking view of the mountain, especially at sunset.

Day 4 Kilimanjaro National Park Barranco Camp (3960M)Today we climb approx. 800m but we camp at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow us to acclimatise as a height of over 4600m will be reached the next two days before descending again. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower Hut (4640m). After 6 – 7 hours, we arrive at perhaps the most beautiful camp on Kilimanjaro- the Barranco Camp.

Day 5 Kilimanjaro National Park Barafu Camp (4640M)The trek of today starts with the climb of the “Barranco Wall”. Safety is paramount and you will be secured where necessary along this route. Following the ridge as it wanders up and down, it offers splendid views of the south glacier of Kibo. In the Karanga Valley, you will have lunch in preparation for the 2 - 3 hrs climb to Barafu Camp (4640m). Once at camp, have dinner and take an early night in preparation for the next day. The guide will wake us up again at 11:30pm and the climb begins just after midnight on Day 6.

Day 6 Kilimanjaro National Park Uhuru Peak (Summit 5895M) – Mweka Camp (3080M)At around 00.30 a.m. we begin the climb to the Uhuru peak. Climbing the steps of the Kibo you will arrive at Stella Point after 5-7 hours of hard trekking. This is the crater rim of Kilimanjaro, from which we continue for another 1-2 hours along the edge to Uhuru Peak

(5895m), the summit! The comparatively simple descent runs almost along the same route and shortly before midday, we arrive at Camp Barafu. After a well-de-served break of 1 - 2 hrs, we are on our way to Camp Mweka (3080m) where an evening meal and a good night’s sleep awaits you.

Day 7 Kilimanjaro National Park Mweka Gate (1630M) - MoshiThe final leg of this amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain guides. Then a gentle 2 and a half hour descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where the driver takes us back to the Hotel in Moshi.

Day 8 MoshiAfter breakfast, you can continue with your travel plans; please let us know if you require any further transport.

If you are interrested in the Marangu Route please contact us for the itinerary.

Kilimanjaro TrekCountries Visited: Tanzania 8 DAYS

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Being based in Africa Nomad has access to many other tours on this wonderful continent. Some are best explored with a specialist local operator, so we have included a few ideas below, but if there is a destination you have always wanted to explore please contact us and we can look in to it for you. Africa has so many incredible places to explore.

Off the coast of Africa, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, lies Madagascar. The world’s fourth largest island is similar to the Galapagos in that it was largely cut off from the rest of the world for so long that the native flora and fauna took the opportunity to evolve in unique and sometimes surprising ways. The Lemurs of Madagascar are perhaps the most famous creatures and certainly some of the cutest and no trip here would be complete without visiting them.

Linguistically the people of Madagascar speak Malagasy and some French, English is limited to tourist-focussed areas. Madagascans are blessed with a surprisingly diverse cultural heritage that includes Austronesian, North Indian, Arab, Somali and Bantu. These sailors, explorers and traders all made Madagascar their home and created a unique and fascinating culture of their own.

Madagascar is large and has an abundance of activities on offer that include: scuba diving, hiking, lemur watching, mountain biking, dhow safaris, kayaking, local markets, beautiful beaches and incredible scenery. Forests of Baobab trees and some incredibly complicated history mean that your first visit to Madagascar may leave you wanting to return again and again.

Make the most of your time by discovering Madagascar with the people who know it best! At Nomad, we have local experts who are passionate, experienced and knowledgeable and will look after you from start to finish. We will ensure that your itinerary shows you the best that Madagascar has on offer.

A country of contrast and surprise, Ethiopia is a unique destination in Africa. Landlocked and mountainous, Ethiopia resisted the European colonisation of the early twentieth century. Orthodox Christians, Protestants, Muslims and Ethiopian Jews share the country with traditional Animists. Just through religious affiliation the incredible cultural diversity of this mountainous country is immediately apparent.

There are nine official UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ethiopia, with a further five on the tentative list. These include the Gondar region, Lower Valley of the OMO, Aksum and Lalibela. Some sites date back to 400BC and

many remain refreshingly undeveloped. Natural landscapes and medieval cities and churches combine harmo-niously with more modern buildings to create an original and stimulating picture.

In Ethiopia it’s possible to experience mountains, rivers, lakes and other spectacular scenery with a colourful and spectacularly diverse human element. Ethiopian food is unique and coffee was basically invented here. If it’s an exciting, diverse and culturally stimulating adventure you are looking for then Ethiopia is for you.

You have probably watched Shark Week on TV somewhere in the world and you may be aware that if you want to dive with Sharks then Southern Africa is the best place to be. Between Mozambique and South Africa is a section of Indian Ocean that is home to some of the world’s most accessible and reliable pelagic populations. Whale Sharks and Mantas make their home off Praia do Tofo off the Mozambique coast. In addition to seeing these magnificent animals in the wild there is some amazing research being conducted on both Whale Sharks and Mantas in this area and we can include a visit to the research centre so you can learn more.

Further south in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa, there are large populations of sharks. Bull (Zambezi), Tiger, Grey Nurse (Raggie Tooth), Hammerheads, White Tip and Black Tip Reef Sharks all congregate along the coast near Protea Banks and Aliwal Shoal.

At Africa’s most southern point the Great White Sharks hunt the Cape Fur Seal and migrate through Shark Alley near Gans Bay. Although you can only cage dive with these beauties the experience of seeing one up close is

really one you will remember. In addition to the Great White the Seven Gilled Cow Shark is also found in False Bay and Hermanus is home to many migratatory whales.

Our Shark Safaris combine some of the best and most exciting diving with some pretty awesome land-based adventure between dives. Get your dive club, or group of friends, together to book a trip with Nomad. You choose the date, we provide all the gear, transport, food, accommodation and an experience, highly qualified dive-guide to accompany you. You only have to bring your regs and fins. In order to see everything in one trip we recommend travelling between November and March.

If you are interested in the Sardine Run this is only in June/July and can be very unpredictable. We do not advise booking for that until the sardines have been spotted.

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AFRICA – YOUR WAY!Not many people realise that it’s quite affordable and practical to arrange your own, customised adventure for family and friends.

Believe it or not, if you can get together a group of around 10 or more friends and family it may be possible to do an adventure tailored to your requirements for a price similar to the normal scheduled tour costs.

Our groups department, with over 16 years of experience, is extremely knowledgeable and efficient at building tailor made itineraries and adventures, customising your trip to fit your time and budget constraints.

Seasonal demand places enormous pressure on pricing. If you can travel outside of our peak months of July, August and September you can save yourselves a small fortune.

DID YOU KNOW?In addition to running private trips Nomad also works hand in hand with many large tour companies to operate their various products. Our ground handling experience is unrivalled in the adventure tour market enabling us to cater to all requirements. From standard tours and FIT clients to special interest groups and educational tours – we do the lot.

The flexibility of our groups department means we can operate any trip, from 2 to 5 star, varying accommodation between camping or accommodated, and even transport to suit your requirements. Our fleet of specialised overland vehicles is supplemented with coaches, Sprinters and 4x4 vehicles.

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