35 Day Vic Falls to Cape Town via Mozambique		From $ 2 090.00 pps

Southern Africa has an immense amount to offer the adventure traveller. Leaving aside the obvious like taking an African safari in Chobe Nat. Park and the Okavango, this trip has a real cultural aspect, visiting small communities. In line with our responsible tourism ethos we will spend time at a community tourism project. On this adventure travel tour there is plenty of time for adventure activities such as white water rafting, riding elephants, lion walking and other excitements. This is so much more than just South Africa safari or the standard Nambia safari and we will get you way off the beaten track in the wilds of Zimbabwe and Mozambique. At Matobo National Park you will get the chance to track rhinos on foot. In Gweru you can walk with lions and ride horses with zebra. We will explore the great Zimbabwe ruins and have up to seven days on the beaches and reefs of the Indian Ocean in Mozambique. South Africa tourism is now fairly mainstream, but even here we will try to explore the other side of tourism, responsible travel. We will spend time in Lesotho at the Malealea Lodge community project and in the Caprivi Strip in northern Namibia we will spend time with Caprivi fishermen. Tour Details • Tour Type: Overland Safari • Region(s): Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique 35 31-10-2008 Budget • Price: From $ 2 090.00 pps $ 0.00 $ 850 18 - 35 10 Some No 20 23 Zimbabwe, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Magkadkgadi Pans, Kalahari Desert, Kruger National Park, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho, Garden Route, Cape Town Week 1: Zimbabwe & Botswana: 2 night stay at Vic Falls in Zimbabwe Jeep safari in the game rich Hwange NP Wildlife boat safari through Chobe NP, home to thousands of elephant Week 2: Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe: Overland through Northern Chobe and the Caprivi Strip Relaxing 2 night stay at Ngepi, stunning campsite on the Kavango River 2 night safari into Okavango Delta 2 nights stay in the Kalahari at the remote Planet Baobab on the beautiful Makgadikgadi Pans Overland via Francistown and Eastern Botswana Guided walking safari in Matobo NP near Bulawayo, home to the white rhino Week 3: Zimbabwe & Mozambique: 2 night stay at Antelope Park for optional activities such as walking with lions Explore the remarkable Great Zimbabwe Ruins 4 nights on Mozambique beaches, time for dhow trips or water sports Week 4: Mozambique, Swaziland & Zululand: Overnight visit to Maputo, Mozambique's capital 2 night stay in Swaziland's lovely Mlilwane NP Overnight stay near Dundee in Zululand to explore the battlefields 3 night stay at the amazing Malealea Lodge including community project donation and interaction Week 5: Lesotho & Cape Province: Experience the huge herds of elephant in Addo Elephant Reserve NP 2 night visit to Tsitsikamma NP for numerous adrenaline rush activies Travel along the stunning Garden Route Soak up the atmosphere in Cape Town

Tour Map of 35 Day Best of Southern Africa Overland Hippos in Milwane Big 5 Game Park, Swaziland Traditional Hut of Basotho People, Lesotho Traditional Dhow in Vilanculos the gate way to the Quirimbas-Archipalaego, Mozambique The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are one of the most important archaeological sites in Africa, giving testimony to the lost civilisation of the Shona.

• 24 September 2008 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Please contact us for flights and bookings

• Mainly campsites
• Some wildcamps
• Hostel/hotel
• (95% camping, 5% hotels)

• Victoria Falls Safari Lodge  
  In a corner of Africa, on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, tumbles the epic Victoria Falls, on of the seven wonders of the world. A stone's throw away lies The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. A masterpiece of thatch and wood intricately designed around the indigenous trees, it creates a large open plan tree house.
  Location: Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe 
  Accommodation Type: Lodge
  Per Person Sharing from R1,400 to R1,900
• Masuwe Safari Lodge  
  Masuwe Safari Lodge, situated 15 minutes from the world reknown Victoria Falls (Mosi oa Tunya) is owned by the Zambezi adventure activity specialists, Safari Par Excellence. Away from the main tourist throng, the lodge offers comfortable affordable safari lodge accommodation at unbeatable value rates. Elephant back safaris, lion encounters, white river rafting, Chobe Day Safaris and sunset cruises
  Location: Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe 
  Accommodation Type: Safari Lodge
  Per Person Sharing from R1,232 to R1,540
• Drifters Inn Victoria Falls 
  Situated on the outskirts of “Africa’s adventure capital”, this Inn is the ideal place to spend your holiday, or to relax after one of our safaris. Victoria Falls has much to offer, from the world’s best white-water rafting to one of the highest bungi jumps at 111m. For the less active, the surrounding game parks are hard to beat, as are the river cruises and aircraft flips over the Falls.    Location: Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe 
  Accommodation Type: Hotel  
  Per Person Sharing : R368
   
   
   
  

All overland vehicles have been custom-built for overlanding.

Africa Overland Truck Equipment
All trucks have long distance fuel tanks, water tanks and contain all equipment needed for an overland tour, such as: tents, camp stools, tables, kitchen equipment and much more. There is also a safe available for all of your valuables, a stereo for fun times and internal and external lighting. The seating arrangements vary from vehicle to vehicle. Some of the seats face each other inwards, others face forwards and some face backwards. A few vehicles are even equipped with tables inside the actual truck!

The overland trucks carry an extensive array of spare parts which, combined with the crew’s mechanical knowledge, should be enough to get you on the road again in the event of a breakdown

Travelling days are part of the many excitements of adventure safaris.  You are crossing Africa, reaching for your next destination, not sitting on an interstate or motorway with nothing but traffic ahead.  You will pass through amazing scenery, see wildlife of every description and enjoy breathtaking views.  You will see more of Africa this way than any other. Being in your own vehicle means you have the freedom to stop anywhere you wish. If you want to take photos, sample the roadside markets and curios, or just sit back and take in everything you can see, this is all part and parcel of the journey.

Rest days are exactly that.  You may take part in included activities such as game drives and walks, or enjoy free time on your own - exploring markets, meeting local people, pursuing optional activities or just looking at Africa.

• Travel documents ie passport and travel documents
• T-shirts / sarong / shorts / khikhoi
• Sun cream, lip balm, sun hat / cap Anorak / sweater / pants / 
• Camera film  Tracksuit, Strops
• Towel Sunglasses with string & cork Small sewing kit
• Pocket calculator (useful when exchanging money)
• Writing materials & notebook/diary
• Multi purpose knife (Swiss army type)

Please check with your Embassy about visas for the following countries:

• Botswana
• Lesotho
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• South Africa
• Swaziland
• Zimbabwe

Health Requirements:

Reccommended vaccinations and other health protection measures vary according to country and recent bulletins issued by health authorities. They vary frequently. Costs vary according to the route and where you have your vaccinations. The information below is intended for quick reference only and you should obtain the latest advice nearer the departure date.

• Diptheria Recommended
• Malaria Recommended
• Meningitis Recommended
• Poliomyelitis Recommended
• Rabies Recommended
• Typhoid Recommended
• Yellow Fever Compulsory
  

• We regret to advise that this tour is not suitable for children

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• Please click here to view our Terms & Conditions

By the very nature of the adventure travel that we take, there are risks and hazards that are inherent in all our itineraries. You will have the opportunity to take part in many exciting activities and excursions, some of which are included as part of the itineraries, whilst others are optional. They may have higher risks than you would normally be used to and you must judge whether or not you wish to take part in the activity or not. This can be illustrated by the following examples (this is not an exhaustive list); dugout canoe near wild animals, white-water rafting, tandem sky-diving, walking safaris, horse-riding, camel safaris, camping in the middle of national parks surrounded by wildlife, etc, etc.

The Kitty:
The Kitty is a group fund. It's an amount that each passenger puts into a central fund and is monitored by you and the Overland crew. It funds accommodation, camp meals and activities that the group take part in as a whole. Dragoman cannot guarantee that extra contributions will not be necessary.
By including campsite fees, hotels, national parks and gamepark entrances and other group expenses in the kitty, it allows greater flexibility and gives the group greater control.
The kitty in the brochure is an estimate at the time of printing. Local inflation and costs vary during the year and so we review kitties on a monthly basis. We do send you through a Trip Update a few weeks before departure with latest kitties at that point, but we urge you to contact us just before you join the trip as this is likely to be more accurate. Your tour leader will inform you of the most up-to-date amount on day 1 of the trip.

Personal Spending:
Based on the range that previous travellers have spent on this trip, we recommend you allow between a minimum of US$10 and a maximum of US$15 per day.
The minimum is the basic amount a budget traveller would spend on limited drinks and meals when not camping, postcards, laundry, site and museum entrances, etc. The maximum would allow a much more “comfortable” lifestyle as well as covering the cost of optional extras up to US$50.

Luggage + Equipment:
In addition to the list in the Advance Information Dossier, we also recommend you do not take any irreplaceable valuables on your trip.
In Southern Hemisphere winters, nights can be cold and we suggest you bring 3 or 4 season sleeping bags as well as a warm jacket.

Visas + Documents:
On the Trip Update (sent to you about 8 weeks before the start date) you will be told which visas you will require and given a rough estimate of necessary visa costs.

Connecting Flights:
When arranging your connecting flights, please take into account the trip's schedule. Under normal circumstances:
We realise that it may not always be possible, but we do strongly urge you to arrange flights so that you arrive in time for the meeting.
Also bear in mind that you might want to spend some time in the start and finish places and you should arrange your flights accordingly.
The trip should depart Victoria Falls at approx 08:00 2 days after the start date.
The trip should arrive in Cape Town at approx 20:00 on the end date.
There will be an initial trip meeting at 10.00 on the start date.