Nothing
can compare to sitting around a blazing campfire at night,
under a canopy of stars in a spectacular wilderness area,
listening to the sounds of Africa. Adventures generally
appeal to the 25 60 year age group, who are active and
have an
interest in nature and the outdoors.
PARTICIPATION
CAMPING ADVENTURES
On a participation camping adventure your
participation and involvement is part of the fun. You assist
the guide with the making and breaking of camp, quickly and
easily erecting and dismantling your tent and other bush
camp essentials. A camp assistant/
cook helps with the cooking.
Adventure Participation
Camping Safari. Accommodation: 18 nights camping, 2 nights hotel/ chalet
in Cape Town and Swakopmund.
Meals: All meals when camping, except 1 dinner & lunch in
Livingstone/ Victoria Falls. Breakfast only in Cape Town and Swakopmund.
Group Size: 4-16 participants.
Sleeping Bag Hire: 35 - must be booked in advance. Transfers: May be pre-booked at additional cost.
Important:
This safari is recommended for healthy, active
participants looking for an adventurous holiday.
Great Trek Adventure
Participation Camping
18 days Cape Town to
Livingstone / Victoria Falls
or 21 days Cape Town to Johannesburg
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
Cape Town, Table Mountain & the Cape of Good Hope.
Fish River Canyon.
Walking in the giant dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib
Desert.
Optional activities in Swakopmund.
Rock engravings in Twyfelfontein.
Visit of a traditional Himba village.
Game drives & night observation of animals at
waterholes
in Etosha National Park.
Bushmen experience at Tsumeb.
Mokoro excursion on the Okavango River.
Game drive and boat excursion on the Kwando River
and Caprivi Game Reserve.
2 nights in Livingstone/ Victoria Falls.
Game viewing sunset cruise on the Chobe River.
Sunset on Makgadikgadi Pans. (weather permitting
DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN
Depart on a full day peninsula tour via Hout Bay,
Chapmans Peak and Cape Point Nature Reserve. A morning
or afternoon cable car ride up Table Mountain is
included (weather dependent). Overnight at Breakwater
Lodge (or similar)
DAY 2 - NAMAQUALAND
Morning spent at leisure before departing for the West
Coast. Travelling north camp overnight in the heart of
the Namaqualand region. (BLD)
DAY 3 - FISH RIVER CANYON
Cross the border into Namibia and on to the Fish River
Canyon, which is one of the largest and most
awe-inspiring canyons in the world (BLD)
DAY 4/ 5 - SESRIEM/ SOSSUSVLEI
Travel north and camp on the edge of the Namib Desert.
Enjoy a sunset walk in the dunes and a visit to the
Sossusvlei. (BLD).
DAY 6 - SWAKOPMUND
Head to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay. Overnight in
bungalows or Guest house. (BL)
DAY 7 SWAKOPMUND
Day at leisure. Overnight in bungalows or Guest house
(No meals included)
DAY 8 - SPITZKOPPE
This morning view the lunar landscapes of Moon Valley
and the amazing Welwitschia plant. Camp overnight among
the boulders of the Spitzkoppe Mountains. (BLD)
DAY 9 - DAMARALAND / TWYFELFONTEIN
Today drive inland through the Damaraland region with
its vast and rugged terrain. Visit the Twyfelfontein
area for the Bushmen paintings & rock engravings. (BLD)
DAY 10 - HIMBA VISIT / ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Visit the Himba tribe, a semi-nomadic tribe, living in
scattered settlements throughout the region. Continue on
to Etosha National Park for your first game drive. (BLD)
DAY 11 / 12 - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives in
the Park. (BLD)
DAY 13/ 14 - OKAVANGO RIVER
Enter the Caprivi Strip and camp overlooking the
Okavango River. Enjoy a mokoro excursion with the
prolific bird and animal life of the area. (BLD)
DAY 15 - KWANDO RIVER - CAPRIVI
Drive to the banks of the Kwando River and camp
overnight. Enjoy an afternoon boat excursion and game
drive. (BLD)
DAY 16/ 17 - LIVINGSTONE/ VICTORIA FALLS
Travel across the border to Victoria Falls. Days are
spent at leisure. (BLD excluding 1X lunch & 1X dinner).
DAY 18 - CHOBE RIVER
Cross back into Botswana and camp on the banks of the
Chobe River. (BLD)
DAY 19 - NATA (MAKGADIKGADI PANS)
Travel to Nata. Visit the Makgadikgadi Pans (weather
permitting). (BLD)
DAY 20 - LIMPOPO AREA
The last night is spent camping near the mighty Limpopo
River. (BLD)
DAY 21 - JOHANNESBURG
Travel via the Jacaranda City of Pretoria, ending in
Johannesburg late afternoon. (BL).
The itinerary will depend on local conditions.
Key to Inclusions:
(B) Breakfast
(L) Lunch
(D) Dinner
(B&B) Bed & Breakfast
(FB) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
21 Days/20 Nights Package
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
Jan - Mar 08
$2865
N/A
Apr - Jun & Nov - Dec
08
$2980
N/A
Jul - Oct 08
$3195
N/A
No Local Payment
Accommodation: 17 nights camping, 3 nights
hotel/ chalet in Cape Town and Swakopmund.
Meals:
All meals when camping, except 1 dinner & lunch
in Livingstone/ Victoria Falls. Breakfast only
in Cape Town. Breakfast & lunch only on Day 6,
all meals own expense on Day 7 in Swakopmund.
Group
Size: 4-16 participants. Minimum age 12 years
Sleeping
Bag Hire: Must be booked in advance.
Transfers: Pre tour accommodation and airport
transfers may be pre-booked at additional cost.
Important: This safari is recommended for
healthy, active participants looking for an
adventurous holiday.
Clients have the option of ending the tour in
Livingstone/Victoria Falls on the morning of Day
18
The itinerary will depend on local conditions
Day Trips Available - We have a number of
additional half or full day optional excursions
available to extend your stay. Please contact us for
details.
If you
desire more comfort than offered by 'Adventure Participation Camping'
you may consider 'Mobile Camping
Safaris' in upmarket tented accommodation. These are listed with South Africa, Botswana,
Namibia and Kenya.
Please confirm prices with Bench International prior
to booking your trip.
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