9 DAYS SOUTH AFRICA / NAMIBIA TOUR
Johannesburg -!Xaus Lodge – Sossusvlei - Canyons -
Day 1
Depart from your home town towards Johannesburg and domestic flight to Upington
Day 2
Upington / Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park [Safari]
Upington Arrival, meet and greet by local representative and transfer to !Xaus Lodge—S26 09.005 : E20 15.392(GPS co-ordinates). On the way stop at Andriesvale to interact with the local Bushmen. This is a long distance drive for 4 hours- 330 km where we will be pick up with an open Game viewing vehicle. From here we proceed over 90 dunes till we reach the Lodge- 4 Star- Fresh cold water in an ostrich egg will be waiting for you on arrival. Orientation and information section about the place and the background of the Bushmen will be briefed. Booked in and freshen up for a sunset drive. Dinner will be ready on return- prepared by the local chefs with traditional food.
Late night experience- Stargazing.
Overnight at !Xaus Lodge
Day 3
!Xaus Lodge:- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park [Safari]
Before breakfast we do an early morning walk, accompany by the legendary Bushmen who wants to teach you their secrets of survival as they track through the desert. Breakfast will be served after the walk. After freshen up we will proceed for a game drive till lunch. After lunch we will visit the Bushmen Village where you can actively be involved in helping to make your own bracelet or chain. Leisure time in the late afternoon at the swimming pool. Night Game Drive will follow after Dinner.
Overnight at !Xaus Lodge
Day 4
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park / Sossusvlei [Safari]
After breakfast we proceed to the exit gate at Mata Mata, still doing game stalk viewing. We drive through the Kalahari to Sossosvlei –highest dunes in the oldest desert. We will first book in at Sossusvlei Lodge, freshen up and proceed for a guided nature drive. After lunch at the restaurant we take time to relaxed before proceeding for the sundowner trip. Dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at Sossusvlei Lodge
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Day 5
Sossusvlei / Fish River Canyons [Safari]
Glorious daybreak at Sossosvlei Dunes is a sight few experience in their lifetime, and its one not to be missed. These dunes are among the highest in the world, and they offer the most extraordinary photographic opportunities. You will be guided on a walk to Deadvlei, and for the determined, an exhilarating hike to the top of the dune, for a panoramic view of the desert as far as the eye can see. After lunch proceed to the Canyons.
!Ai /Ais / Fish River Canyons: [Safari]
The /Ai-/Ais and Fish River Canyon Park was declared publicly in 1968 and not long after this historic proclamation, the Huns Mountain complex and several farms were added. The Orange River forms the northern boundary of the Richtersveld in South Africa and the southern boundary of the adjoining Fish River Canyon Conservation Area in Namibia. The similarity of geology, landscapes, flora and fauna of the area resulted in the signing of a treaty on 1st August 2003, by the then Namibian and South African Presidents, and South Africa's Richtersveld National Park and the /Ai-/Ais and Fish River Canyon Park were amalgamated to form the /Ai-/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, Namibia's first cross-border park.
Visitors to this magical part of Namibia can now experience a wilderness on a scale previously unimaginable. Standing at the edge of the largest natural gorge in Africa, and the second largest canyon in the world, the Fish River Canyon, is simply breathtaking, as are the dramatic views from Hell's Corner, where one can only try to imagine the dramatic natural forces that shaped that very canyon millions of years ago.
On arrival at the lodge refreshments will be served. Depart on a scenic sunset drive in an open safari vehicle. Animals that live in the region include brown hyenas, meerkats, several species of antelope and many species of bird and reptile. Dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at the Canyon lodge – 4 star
Day 6
Fish River Canyon [Safari]
After breakfast headed for the Canyons, first to the main view point and then drive the whole day through to the other view points to take wonderful pictures of the canyons. Picnic lunch. Dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at the Canyon lodge – 4 star
Day 7
Canyons
After breakfast depart for the hot-springs. Spend the day there with lunch at the local restaurant
Overnight at the Canyon Lodge-4 star
Day 8
Canyons / Upington
After an early breakfast we headed back for Upington.
We will visit 1 or 2 of the best wine cellars for wine tasting before our flight back to Jhb
Day 9
Arrive at your destination
END OF TOUR
Price pp sharing
ZAR 38 500
+- $ 3 850.00
Included:
- SAT transport vehicle; Public Liability & Passenger Liability Insurance
- Services of a licensed English speaking driver-guide per vehicle
- Accommodation in comfortable guesthouses/guest farms and tourist class lodges on FULL BOARD basis
- Fees for nature conservation areas, sightseeing & activities as per itinerary (unless stipulated as “OPTIONAL”)
- Portage in overnight facilities
- Non-alcoholic beverages on tour vehicle during overland drives (in limited quantities)
Excluded:
- Flights / Visa & Permits / Travel Insurances of any kind
- Cost related to the personal use of 3G internet access & GSM cell phone provided by SAT on tour
- Tips & gratuities to hotel/restaurant personnel and guides
- Alcoholic and any other beverages in addition to those included above
- Any optional services/meals/activities/excursions not included/not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any expense of a personal nature such as for phone calls, laundry services, souvenirs, and similar
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