Tailor-made safaris and travel to Southern Africa
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Tailor-made safaris and travel to Southern Africa |
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SAMPLE ITINERARIESSouthern Africa is not a package tour destination. The Classic African traveler prefers a customized itinerary that is tailored to their own interests and timeframe for travel, but that still provides the level of hosting and peace of mind one would expect from traveling with a leading tour operator. To stimulate ideas and provide thoughts for your own Classic African vacation, below is a sample of itineraries taken from clients who traveled with us to southern Africa recently. The samples cover many of the region's great highlights, and a wide range of client interests and budgets. Click on each title for a map and detailed itinerary containing further links to each property visited. Sample 1: Highlights of Southern Africa Countries: South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia Highlights: Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Kruger Park Duration: 12 days Rating:
6
Rough costs for 2010: From around $14,696 to around $16,572 per person sharing Comments: Four of southern Africa's major highlights. Top of the line accommodation in each area. Sample 2: In Livingstone's Footsteps Countries: South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe Highlights: Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta, Chobe/Linyanti Reserve, Victoria Falls, Mana Pools National Park Duration: 13 days Rating:
5 and 6
Rough costs for 2010: From around $10,385 to around $11,940 per person sharing. Comments: Follow David Livingstone through the Kalahari and the Okavango Delta to Victoria Falls, and down the Zambezi River. Diverse safari covering a wide range of habitats, game species, activities, and accommodation types. High end adventure. Sample 3: Desert and Delta Safari Countries: South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana Highlights: Cape Town, Sossusvlei Sand Dunes, Okavango Delta Duration: 12 days Rating:
5
Rough costs for 2010: From around $7,770 to around $10,070 per person sharing. Comments: A study in contrasts and natural beauty, combining some of the most spectacular scenery and game-rich areas in southern Africa. Countries: South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia Highlights: Cape Town, Okavango Delta (elephant back safari), Victoria Falls, Kruger Park (luxury lodge) Duration: 12 days Rating:
6
Rough costs for 2010: From around $17,775 to around $18,640 per person sharing. Comments: A safari fit for royalty. Visit the 'fairest Cape' then venture into the hinterland to explore the Okavango Delta on elephant back. Follow this with the greatest waterfall on earth, and end with three nights of sublime pampering at southern Africa's most luxurious lodge. Sample 5: Wildlife, Wilderness, and Wonders of Southern Africa Countries: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia Highlights: Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Kafue Park Duration: 12 days Rating:
5 and 6
Rough costs for 2010: From around $9,260 to around $10,920 per person sharing. Comments: A balanced combination of southern Africa's major 'non-safari' highlights (Cape Town and Victoria Falls) and two of the region's most game-rich and remote ecosystems. Sample 6: The Ultimate Honeymoon Countries: South Africa and Seychelles Highlights: Johannesburg, Kruger Park, North Island (Seychelles) Duration: 11 days Rating:
6
Rough costs for 2010: Around $22,440 per person sharing. Comments: Combining the most luxurious safari lodge in southern Africa with the Indian Ocean's premier island getaway. Sample 7: Best of Zimbabwe Wing Safari Countries: Zimbabwe Highlights: Victoria Falls, Hwange Park, Matusadona Park, Mana Pools Park Duration: 10 days Rating:
5
Rough costs for 2010: Around $5,170 per person sharing. Comments: Great value. A high quality and exciting safari experience with some of the most highly trained guides in Africa. Sample 8: "The Real Africa" - On Safari in Zambia Countries: Zambia Highlights: Victoria Falls, South Luangwa Park, and Lower Zambezi Park Duration: 12 days Rating:
5
Rough costs for 2010: From around $7,595 to around $8,695 per person sharing. Comments: Diversity and adventure in Africa's up and coming safari destination. Four contrasting camps featuring markedly different habitats, activities, and wildlife. Sample 9: The Majestic West - A Namibian Safari Countries: Namibia Highlights: Sossusvlei Sand Dunes, Desert Rhinos, Skeleton Coast, Etosha Park Duration: 12 days Rating:
4 and 5
Rough costs for 2010: From around $9,940 to around $11,710 per person sharing. Comments: In-depth exploration of one of Africa's most scenically spectacular and culturally interesting destinations. Particularly suitable for return visitors who have been on 'big game' safari before and are ready for the next level of engagement with Africa. Sample 10: "Best of Both Worlds" Safari Countries: Botswana and South Africa Highlights: Chobe/Linyanti Reserve, Okavango Delta, and Madikwe Reserve Duration: 9 days Rating:
5 and 6
Rough costs for 2010: From around $6,610 to around $8,970 per person sharing. Comments: Botswana is famous for its unspoiled wilderness areas, abundant wildlife, and luxury tented camps. South Africa is renowned for 'Big Five' game-viewing and ultra-luxurious lodges. Combine them for the best of both worlds. Sample 11: Essential South Africa Countries: South Africa Highlights: Cape Town, Winelands, Kruger Park (Manyeleti and Sabi Sand sectors) Duration: 11 days Rating:
5
Rough costs for 2010: From around $5,690 to around $6,295 per person sharing. Comments: South Africa's two major destination highlights for travelers with a shorter timeframe and tighter budget. Sample 12: Beach and Safari Romance Countries: South Africa and Mozambique Highlights: Kruger Park (Sabi Sand and Timbavati), Bazaruto Archipelago Duration: 11 days Rating:
5 and 6
Rough costs for 2010: From around $9,676 to around $9,895 per person sharing. Comments: The perfect romantic combination of a luxurious/stylish safari with relaxing beach time at a remote island lodge. Call toll-free on 1-888-227-8311 or email us at
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