Muir's
Tours
Southern Africa Budget Safari |
The Capricorn Adventure - First Leg
South Africa * Botswana *
Zambia * Malawi
12 Day Budget Safari
This is the first leg of
a 24 day safari around southern Africa.
The second leg takes in the lakes, mountains and beaches of Malawi, plus
Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Sign
up for the second leg too to complete a round trip -
Johannesburg to
Johannesburg.
The highlights of this
first leg of the safari is the chance to travel in the Makgadikgadi Pans and
the Chobe River areas of Botswana followed by 2 nights at Victoria Falls.
After staring in amazement at the falls, we then travel to Kiambi Camp on the
banks of the Zambezi River, before canoeing downstream with the gentle
current. The final section is inside South Luangwa National Park.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Johannesburg to Botswana
We
depart at 06h30 from our hotel
and travel via Ellisras to the border of Botswana. The smallest country in the
southern hemisphere, this monarchy, is known for its friendly people and
beautiful traditional crafts. We stay in a Game Reserve which is part of
a conservation area initiated and overseen by the King himself. Camping. All meals.
Days 2
Makgadikgadi Pans - Botswana
We travel north from
the border through Francistown to Nata. The pans are depressions where once
stood a gigantic lake which was part of the Okavango River. The sunset over
the pans is unforgettable.
Camping. All meals.
Day 3: Chobe River - Botswana
Chobe is famous for its
beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. We should see a wide variety of
wildlife as we cruise along the river in the afternoon. The area
is rich in culture and wildlife. Camping. All meals.
Days 4 & 5:
Victoria Falls & Livingstone - Zambia
We travel into Zambia
and spend plenty of time marvelling at the sight of Victoria Falls plus some
time at Livingstone. Optional excursions can be arranged locally. Camping. All meals.
Day 6: Lower
Zambezi - Zambia
We
travel towards Kiambi Camp on the lower section of the Zambezi River from
where we will commence canoeing in the morning. Camping. All meals.
Days 7 &
8: Canoeing the Zambezi - Zambia
We start
our 2 day journey by canoe down (with the current) the Zambezi River. You will
soon be at peace with the world, as you float along this tranquil waterway.
There will be plenty of sightings of wildlife along the way. Camping. All meals.
Day 9:
Luangwa River - Zambia
We travel via Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, to the southern end of
the Luangwa River. Along the way we will experience local culture and
maybe some wildlife watching. Camping. All meals.
Days
10 & 11: South Luangwa National Park
We are
based near South Luangwa National Park, which must be high on the list of
"best preserved wild areas" in Africa. We spend our time exploring the park on early morning and
/ or late afternoon animal viewing drives observing numerous species of
animals and birds. We can offer you an optional (paid for locally) night drive
in the park - during which you may see leopards. During the rainy season
(Dec-Mar) the park may become inaccessible in which case alternative
arrangements will be made. Camping. All meals.
Day 12: Lilongwe Malawi
We reach Lilongwe and those not staying on for the second
leg leave the group. We are joined by others who are doing the second leg only.
Breakfast only for those leaving the group.
The itinerary may need
to be amended to suit conditions in each locality.
The second leg
The Full 24 Days
The itinerary may need to be amended to suit conditions in each locality.
Tour Type: Participatory
Camping - you have to do some chores.
Accommodation:
11 Nights camping.
Meals:
All meals when camping.
Group Size:
6-16 participants.
Sleeping Bag Hire:
USD40 per week – must be booked in advance.
Transfers:
Transfers in Johannesburg
(USD80 pp) must be booked in advance.
Important:
Only recommended for
participants who are quite active.
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for availability (please quote the code)
POSSIBLE OPTIONAL EXTRAS
(paid for locally)
· Night drive in South Luangwa National Park
· White Water Rafting down the Zambezi in Zambia
· Flying over Victoria Falls
· A
sunset Cruise on the Zambezi
Price
Per Person - Euro:
See table below
Code
Price Start (JNB)
End (Malawi)
TCN1
E1011 07
Jan
2009 18
Jan 2009
TCN2
E1011 04
Feb
2009 15
Feb 2009
TCN3
E1011
04 Mar
2009 15
Mar 2009
TCN4 E1060
01
Apr 2009 12
Apr 2009
TCN5 E1060 06
May 2009 17
May 2009
TCN6 E1060 03
Jun 2009 14
Jun 2009
TCN7 E1111 01
Jul 2009 12
Jul 2009
TCN8 E1111 05
Aug 2009 16
Aug 2009
TCN9 E1111 02
Sep 2009 13
Sep 2009
TCN10 E1111 07
Oct 2009 18
Oct 2009
TCN11 E1060 04
Nov 2009 15
Nov 2009
TCN12 E1060 09 Dec 2009 20
Dec 2009
Local Payment: USD200 to be paid on arrival in cash. This is
for the camping site fees.
Single
Supplement: NIL on this trip.
Currency: The Euro is
the base currency for this tour and any payments made in other currencies may need an adjustment for exchange rates, with the
exception of
the local payment.
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Visa
You should make enquiries to your local embassies in your
home country, well before the start date. We may be able to provide some
help.
Travel
Insurance
Comprehensive
personal insurance, including search and rescue is required on this trip.
For UK
clients we recommend the policies of the British
Mountaineering Council, for their expertise in evacuation from remote areas
worldwide. Details at www.thebmc.co.uk As
Insurance is always provided by a company based in your home country, we are
unable to suggest suitable insurance companies unless you reside in the
UK.
