Bushman
and Delta 4 x 4 Adventure - 8 Days
N$4900/PERSON + N$800 local payment in cash
+ US$240/person/cash for Delta package (Valid until 1 Nov 2007 - 31st Oct
2008)
2008 Departures - every second Friday from Windhoek
29/02, 14/03, 28/03, 11/04, 25/04, 09/05, 23/05, 06/06, 20/06, 04/07, 18/07,
01/08, 15/08, 29/08, 12/09, 26/09, 10/10, 24/10, 07/11, 21/11, 05/12, 19/12
BUSHMAN AND DELTA 4 x 4 ADVENTURES - 8 DAYS
A safari combining superb game viewing in Etosha National Park, tracking with the san people in the Kalahari and the tranquility of the Okavango Delta, Susuwe - a remote game park in the Caprivi area and where we utilize a local community campsite before finishing in Livingstone, Zambia - home to the mighty Victoria Falls and a highlight of any holiday.
Day 1 OKAUKEUJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We collect you from your accommodation and depart from Chameleon Backpackers
Lodge in Windhoek at 8h00am. After stopping briefly at Otjiwarongo for fresh
supplies we have lunch at the entrance to the Etosha National Park, Namibia's
prime game viewing destination. We game drive to camp and if time permits enjoy
another game drive before sunset. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by the
guide and camp assistant and evening is spent around the campfire or at the
floodlit waterhole by the camp, which is often visited by endangered black rhinos
coming to quench their thirst after sunset (LD) OPTION TO UPGRADE ACCOMMODATION
Day 2 ONGUMA CAMP
Early morning and late afternoon game drives seeking the many species of animals
found in this huge park including elephant, lion, leopard, endangered cheetah,
black and white rhino as well as many antelope and over 340 species of bird,
plenty for all wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy. We spend the hottest part of the
day at camp either by the waterhole or the swimming pool before heading to Etosha
Pan, one of the translations meaning "Great, White Place" to marvel
at the size of the pan and mirages that disappear into the horizon. Overnight
camping. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant and evening spent around
the campfire. (BLD) OPTION TO UPGRADE ACCOMMODATION
Day 3 BUSHMANLAND
Enjoy breakfast before we travel via Lake Otjikoto to Tsumeb for fresh supplies.
A short lunch is taken at Hoba Meteorite - the world's largest meteorite and
we continue through to Grootfontein to refuel before entering the Kalahari.
We arrive at our camp mid afternoon and walk with a San tracker to collect bush
foods experiencing how the traditional San collect veldt food -generally a fascinating
experience for westerners where we are able to ask questions of how they survive
in today's modern world. This evening we join the local community around the
campfire for singing and dancing. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by guide
and camp assistant (BLD)
Day 4 GUMA LAGOON CAMP, BOTSWANA
An early morning departure from camp takes us into the Kalahari basin via Tsumkwe
and into our neighbouring country, Botswana. The sandy track takes us through
the heart of the Kalahari to the panhandle section of the Okavango Delta. The
last 13kms are 4x4 only and some pushing maybe required, but the jewel of the
river edge awaits us at the end of the day and this wetland lies like an oasis
in an otherwise harsh environment. Overnight camping and evening meal prepared
by the guide and camp assistant (BLD)
Day 5 OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
We take only what we need - each of our guests can take only 1 small day pack
and depart early morning initially in a motor boat before transferring to our
mokoros (dug out canoes), we relax while our polers push us through this beautiful
and serene area enjoying the tranquility of the delta until we reach an island
camp, our destination for the night. We'll have the opportunity to game walk
and learn about this fragile and unique ecosystem. Overnight bush camping under
a million stars with no facilities and evening meal prepared by the guide and
camp assistant (BLD)
DAY 6 GUMA LAGOON CAMP, BOTSWANA
We enjoy more game walks and mokoro trails before we return to the luxury of
our camp early afternoon for hot showers and toilets. Overnight camping close
to the river and evening meal prepared by the guide and camp assistant (BLD)
DAY 7 SUSUWE NATIONAL PARK
An early morning start to cross the border back into Namibia and on to Mahango
Game Reserve. This little jewel of a game reserve is home to many unusual species
such as roan and sable antelope, buffalo, large herds of elephant, hippo and
many aquatic birds not found in many areas of Namibia. We leave the park and
have lunch overlooking Popa Falls before continuing through the Caprivi Strip
to Susuwe National Park. This is a wild park where we camp without fences and
spend an exhilarating night listening to the night sounds of the animals and
maybe get the chance to enjoy "close up" encounters, please note that
there are no fences and that wild animals such as hyaena may wander through
camp. Overnight camping and evening meal prepared by the guide and camp assistant
(BLD)
DAY 8 LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
Enjoy breakfast and short game drive before heading through to Katima Mulilo.
This busy and bustling town is the last frontier of Namibia and we glimpse our
first sight of the mighty Zambezi River. We cross the border into Zambia and
have lunch at a scenic location along the roadside. We arrive at Livingstone
mid afternoon and we drop you at your accommodation (BL). This should be pre-booked
through Chameleon Safaris to enable you to obtain a visa waiver from your accommodation
establishment to avoid paying the Zambian visa fee. We recommend Jolly Boys
Backpackers, please note that this service CANNOT be guaranteed
NOTE: This safari is designed for the adventure traveller, one who enjoys pitching
in to help, conversing with nature and does not mind the discomfort of bush
camping without shower and toilet facilities. Please ensure that you have the
necessary entry visas for Namibia, Botswana and Zambia - THIMBI THIMBI ADVENTURE
SAFARIS cannot be held liable and if you do not have the appropriate visas you
may not be able to enter the country
Please note - the itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change - for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above. IMPORTANT - Whilst visiting villages and local communities we cannot guarantee activities on offer, it often depends on how they feel on the day, however, it will give you the opportunity to meet and experience life in Namibia in today's society
Approx total distance 2000kms
1 NOVEMBER 2007 - 30 OCTOBER 2008 DEPARTURES - every second Friday
Departure dates: 09/11, 23/11, 07/12, 21/12, 04/01, 18/01, 01/02, 15/02, 29/02,
14/03, 28/03, 11/04, 25/04, 09/05, 23/05, 06/06, 20/06, 04/07, 18/07, 01/08,
15/08, 29/08, 12/09, 26/09, 10/10, 24/10, 07/11, 21/11, 05/12, 19/12
PRICES FROM 1 NOVEMBER 2007 - 30 OCTOBER 2008 - N$4900/PERSON
+ N$800 local payment in cash (South African Rand or Namibia Dollars only on
morning of safari departure) + US$240/person/cash for Delta package
OPTIONS FOR UPGRADING ACCOMMODATION IN OKAUKUEJO AND ONGUMA BUT DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY.
