Nomad Africa Small Group Tours 2019 by Nomad Adventure Tours

CONTENTS ABOUT NOMAD

Victoria Falls Etosha National Park Chobe National Park

Okavango Delta

Kasane Chobe NP

Etosha NP Swakomund

Waterberg Plateau

Kamanjab Brandberg

Bazuruto Island

Maun

Why Choose Nomad?

What Else Does Nomad Do?

Nomad African Trust

Small Group Adventure Tour Rates

Terms & Conditions

Vehicles & Equipment

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Victoria Falls

Okavango Delta

How do Small Group Adventure Tours Work?

DAYS

TOUR NAME

DEPARTURE CITY

COUNTRIES VISITED

PAGE

Namibian Explorer

Windhoek

Namibia

Best of Botswana

Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa

Mozambique Explorer

Johannesburg

South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland

14-15

The Garden Route

Port Elizabeth

South Africa

Kruger, Swaziland & Lesotho

Johannesburg

South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho

South African Explorer

Johannesburg

South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho

18-19

Delta & Chobe Trail

Windhoek or Victoria Falls

Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe

Best of Namibia

Cape Town or Windhoek

South Africa, Namibia

Cape Town to Victoria Falls

Cape Town or Victoria Falls

South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe

22-23

Bazaruto Archipelago

Nata

Ghanzi

Windhoek Swakopmund

Kruger NP

Namib Naukluft NP

Panorama Route

Kalahari Quiver Tree Forest

Inhambane

Kang

Maputo Mlilwane NP

Johannesburg

Fish River Canyon Royal Natal NP Gariep (Orange) River

Namib Desert

Vilanculos

Malealea

HluhluweUmfolozi NP Isimangaliso NP Durban Kruger National Park

Cape Town Fish River Canyon

Hermanus

Addo Elephant NP Tsitsikamma NP Knysna

Port Elizabeth

Panorama Route

Cape Town Garden Route

LINE COLOUR

ROUTE INFORMATION

Nambian Explorer

Drakensberg

Best of Botswana Mozambique Explorer South African Explorer

Addo Elephant National Park

Cape Town to Victoria Falls

HOW DO SMALL GROUP TOURS WORK?

Dear Fellow Nomad’s It is with great pleasure that we are able to advise that the relaunched Nomad Small Group Comfort Adventure Tours have been met with huge enthusiasm thus-far in 2018. The activities and accommodation on these routes have been hailed a success but the reception of our unique vehicles has been astounding and we are excited to announce that we will be expanding the f leet over the coming months. Further enhancements and refinements will ensure that Nomad stays ahead of the pack and continues to offer unrivalled experiences in Africa. In addition, we have tweaked the routes and accommodation for 2019 to ensure that Nomad clients receive the best possible value for money. We have also added two new small group tours: Victoria Falls To Cape Town and a Mozambique tour for 2019. So whether you prefer to join one of our magical scheduled departures or wish us to craft you your own unique experience utilising our small group luxury vehicles, rest assured, Nomad has a solution for all! See you off- road.. Alex Rutherford Founder and Managing Director of Nomad Adventure Tours

Our unrivalled experience in Africa ensures your holiday is well planned to make the most of our spectacular continent. Our adventures are ‘off the beaten track’ and the emphasis is on the journey, as well as the destination.

WHY CHOOSE NOMAD? Nomad’s story began over 22 years ago when Alex Rutherford, founder and owner of Nomad, undertook a trans-Africa expedition lasting almost a year. On that journey he encountered numerous companies offering trips to Africa. “In those days we had one truck, 2 employees and one departure a month. Over the years we’ve grown to a fleet of around 60 vehicles, 150 staff and nearing 100 small group scheduled departures a year around Southern Africa.

adventure. Prepare yourself for the worst, especially in winter

“Our success rests on consistently maintaining high standards in all aspects of our operation, while still retaining the magic and passion that saw us grow so successfully. We have not forgotten the lessons learned in the early days. Still wholly independent, we remain owner-managed and operated ensuring passionate attention to quality tours every single day.”

when days are shorter. We lose approximately 5 hours of

ALEX RUTHERFORD

An average day on tour begins around 6am with breakfast at the accommodation establishment and departure is after breakfast at around 7am. There are some mornings that need a very early start to reach our next destination, or to photograph a spectacular African sunrise – it’s all part of the

daylight in winter so it may happen that you’re arriving at your accommodation in the dark or that some optional activities are not available then. Evenings we will enjoy a prepared meal at

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our lunch stop will be en-route, where you will have the

Most companies have a mission statement. For many, they are just words. Read below to see how Nomad lives and breathes its mission statement.

opportunity to purchase lunch, depending on the distance to be covered. Afternoons are often spent relaxing or exploring the lay of the land. Usually every few days, we will spend a couple of nights at one venue to break the travel routine. Distances between highlights are often on a bigger scale than those at home. Often there is absolutely nothing between focal points except vast open deserts. Most tours average approximately 450 km per day however there can be stretches

Quality of product & value for money Responsibility & accountability Fun & adventure Integrity & honesty

What’s included? Transport in our specialized 4x4 adventure trucks, the services of two qualified guides, meals, accommodation, specified activities and most National Park fees. What’s not included? bottled water, snacks, activity packages and optional activities.

WHO SHOULD, AND DOES, GO ON A SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE TOUR?

WHAT IS THE ACTIVITY PACKAGE (AP) FOR?

Nomad is proud to be the only adventure tour operator to offer a “business class” option to our already well established

As Africa has become a progressively more mainstream

consider to be essential activities on our tours. Ideally, we

and trusted variety of accommodated tours. We have been

destination (Africa today is far more accessible than 22 years

would include all of these but not everyone can afford this.

successfully running our small group departures for the past

ago) our guests have also changed. 22 years ago the average

This payment is 100% transparent and is listed within the

6 years and 2019 sees us continue with our popular Small

age of our travellers was around 23-27 years old and now we

itinerary of the tour. If you cannot afford it, or do not want to

Group Adventure Tours.

have anyone from 8-80 years of age, travelling with us. The

do the activity package, rest assured that your tour will remain

This is an optional additional payment that covers what we

average age of our accommodated guests vary between 30-

uninterrupted and meals and the services of the guides will

Our Small Group Adventure Tours are more than just the

70 years of age. Part of experiencing the tour is about meeting

continue. All the itineraries in this brochure are written with the

extra space and we believe that comfort and uniqueness

new people and what we can confirm is that 99% of our

activity packages included. It is vitally important that you pre-

contribute to any successful journey. Nomad’s Small Group

travellers find that they get along very well.

book and pre-pay your activity package along with your tour as

and doing it on your own, offering you fixed itineraries, unique

WHAT TO EXPECT?

accommodation, value for money and most important – limited

The days usually start early and end late, although a lot of time

to 12 guests per departure.

is spent travelling, we do cram a lot into every day. Expect

People

Vehicles and Equipment Nomad has the newest and most modern fleet of vehicles around. Trucks are renewed on a regular basis. Our 60 adventure vehicles are amongst the finest ever built for this purpose. They are designed with safety in mind and we run a state-of-the-art workshop according to the highest standards. To this end, Nomad will continue the fleet renewal for 2019.

Nomad African Trust Nomad constantly strives to “give back” to Africa. We are very aware of our impact on the environment and communities

Adventure

we visit. We have founded a non-profit trust to preserve and uplift the people, places and animals of this continent. Our continuing aim is to obtain funding from players in the tourism industry and other related sectors, in order to help and protect the very people, places and animals that these parties earn their living from. As such we are able to provide focussed and specific help across these three fronts. To be part of these

Employment & opportunity

endeavours you can purchase a “Green Seat” and see your contribution encourage real change. Funding is spent in such a way so as to create permanent and long lasting benefits to

NOMAD THE COMPANY Our Reputation The best endorsement we have for our tours is the feedback we get from our satisfied clients. Around the world our reputation has been established by word of mouth and that’s the greatest compliment that we could ask for! Due to our consistently high quality of service and product, various international travel organisations have appointed us as their preferred operator. Nomad – Market Leaders Nomad is one of the largest adventure tour companies in Africa, with a long and productive history in the industry. We have been respected as a professional and legitimate operation for over 22 years: Over 121,000 clients More than 40 million kilometers covered. Averaging 3 million kilometers and over 980 tours a year – our experience is unrivalled. More than 12,400 tours run to date 150 loyal and dedicated staff

we cannot guarantee availability of the items, should you only

Adventure Tours close the gap between large group travel

African Operators are best! We are extremely proud to be 100% African owned and managed. Living and working every day in Africa means that our finger is directly on the pulse of the continent. This ensures you receive the best Africa has to offer. Every cent we earn is spent in Africa - creating jobs! By choosing Nomad you ensure that a large number of Africans are directly employed.

Service Excellence & efficiency

of up to 600km in a single day and that’s a long way in an adventure truck, so be prepared!

This makes us big enough to rely on, but small enough to care. No one invests more than we do into guides, trucks, equipment or infrastructure.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

the lodge where we will be spending the night.

Visas, vaccinations, items of a personal nature, alcohol, drinks,

TOURS AND SAFARIS

WHY CHOOSE NOMAD?

our beneficiaries. To find out more visit www.nomadtours.co.za or contact us on trust@nomadtours.co.za Nomad Guides The success or failure of any tour depends heavily on the guides of the tour. It is with this in mind that we recruit, train and manage our guides. Nomad guides are known across Africa as great leaders, chefs and drivers by all who come into contact with them. Tour Operations Our dedicated operations team of unique individuals have over 80 years of combined experience and ensure that our guides, vehicles and equipment function together seamlessly. Our team also ensures the best routes are chosen and provide unbeatable backup whenever problems occur. With all of this history and infrastructure behind us, Nomad runs great tours – balancing safety and reliability with fun and adventure – delivering some of the best value for money experiences available on the continent.

Places

Animals

WHERE IS NOMAD?

book this with your guide on the morning of departure.

Is your tour departing in Cape Town? Would you like to book a tour, ask questions or just say hello?

some frustrations. You are in Africa and things do not always

40 Burg Street Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Tel: +27 (0) 21 426 5445 | Fax: +27 (0) 21 422 1175 nomad@nomadtours.co.za | www.nomadtours.co.za

work that well sometimes. Coming on tour with an open mind, flexible attitude and realistic expectations will ensure you have a great time.

Cape Town Office

WHAT ELSE DOES NOMAD DO?

NOMAD CAMPING & ACCOMMODATED ADVENTURE TOURS Nomad has been operating a wide variety of Camping & Accommodated Adventure Tours throughout Southern and East Africa for the past 22 years and will continue to bring you over 120 different route options in 2019. Our accommodated tours fill the gap between a camping experience and our Small Group Adventure Tours while our camping tours allow you to have a truly African experience. On all of our tours excluding the Cape Town to Victoria Falls and sections we have both camping and accommodated guests travelling together. All meals are prepared at the truck, you have the same guides and the travel times are all the same so that literally is the only decision that you have to make – a bed or a tent.

Accommodated Tours

Unlike our Small Group Adventure Tours, the nature of our accommodated and camping tours is not that of a beach holiday. A little assistance from the group can make a real difference as it means that the guides have more time for you and more time to make the tour amazing so getting involved definitely enhances the tour experience. This is an adventure, not a holiday. TAILORMADE HOLIDAYS AND GROUP PACKAGES Being based in Africa, Nomad has access to many other tours on this wonderful continent. Some are best explored with a specialist local operator, so we have included a few ideas below, but if there is a destination you have always wanted to explore please contact us and we can look into it for you. Africa has so many incredible places to explore.

People The Places

Travelling with a group? Looking for a unique tour that ventures well off the beaten track? Our Nomad Tailormade holidays team are just the right people to speak to when planning your next African adventure, so that you can focus on the fun stuff! From

Founded in 2008, the Nomad African Trust is a

FIT’s, to large groups of over a 100 people, we can accommodate your request. For groups in need of a multi-lingual guide, to international student groups, photography enthusiasts, birders, conservationists, volunteers & medical adventurers - we’ll make it happen.

Our vision is that of a land, “where people live in harmony with the earth, and all the creatures that live upon it.”

Dive Tours

non-profit organisation that aims to preserve and

We can organise 4x4 self-drive options or even air-conditioned mini-vans if you prefer. How about having one of our custom made adventure trucks with guides all to yourself? You decide how long, where you want to go, the attractions you would like to

uplift the people, places and animals of this

visit and we will design your individual tour. No matter what the dream or desire, we’ll make it happen.

magnificent continent.

DIVE TOURS You can now book your African Dive Adventure with Nomad Dive Tours and experience some of the best and most diversified diving the world has to offer. Capture the true essence of an African safari and the thrill of the dive on one of Nomad’s Dive Adventures, we call it the “ Big 5 and dive “ of touring. Always dreamt of coming up close and personal with the mighty Great

With Nomad’s wide footprint on the African

White? Experienced the spectacular annual Sardine Run? See Tiger sharks, Bull sharks and Hammerheads on one dive? With Nomad Dive Tours, you can. Our dive tours have been designed around a few main attractions; Sharks, Sardine Run, Cape Town, Mozambique and Zanzibar.

The People

These form the core of each tour. Coupled with a Nomad Adventure Tour, we can offer you a range of options from 4 days up to 27 days including the likes of Kruger National Park, The Garden Route, Serengeti National Park, Mozambique and Mafia Island.

Tailormade Safaris

All the details on our dive tours can be found on our website www.nomaddive.co.za or you can contact us for a copy of our

continent the Trust has been able to easily identify and assist deserving beneficiaries in otherwise hard to reach areas.

2019/2020 Nomad Dive Tours brochure.

With the support of agents, clients, operators and service providers we are spreading our vision of a sustainable African future. We urge Camping Tours

The Animals

you to get involved.

To be part of these endeavours you can purchase a “Green Seat” and see your contribution encourage real change. Funding is spent in such a way so as to create permanent and long lasting benefits to our beneficiaries. For more information please contact us on trust@nomadtours.co.za or visit our website at www.nomadtours.co.za

Adventure Tour Trucks

2019 SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE TOURS RAND RACK

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note that all services on these pages are sub-contracted to third party operators. All prices and vendors are subject to change without pror notice. We will always aim to replace vendors with alternatives of similiar quality. Please confirm all details at the time of booking confirmation

APPLICATION • The Customer agrees that no indulgence whatsoever by the Company shall constitute a waiver in respect of any of its rights under this agreement and under no circumstances will the Company be prevented from exercising any of its rights in terms of this agreement. • The terms and conditions contained in this document shall apply to the tour booking concluded between the Company and the undersigned client in respect of the tour, as more fully described in the tour dossier provided to the client on confirmation of the booking. • All references in these terms and conditions to “client” shall include references to an agent of the client with such changes as the context may require

Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays cc, registration number 2007/11 1212/23 (“the Company”)

Valid from 01 January 2019 to 31 December 2019

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE TOURS DEPARTURES DAYS

CODE

TOUR NAME

START POINT

END POINT

PRICE

SGL SUPP

GREEN SEAT

NAPCSG

The Garden Route

Port Elizabeth

Cape Town

R 14 950

R 410

R 2 110

R 90

NAWVSG

Delta & Chobe Trail - North

Windhoek

Victoria Falls

R 28 950

R 1 640

R 6 990

R 90

NAVWSG

Delta & Chobe Trail - South

Victoria Falls

Windhoek

R 28 950

R 1 640

R 6 990

R 90

NAVJSG

Best of Botswana

Victoria Falls

Johannesburg

R 22 950

R 3 590

R 7 510

R 180

NACWSG

Best of Namibia - North

Cape Town

Windhoek

R 35 950

R 550

R 5 610

R 200

NAWCSG

Best of Namibia - South

Windhoek

Cape Town

R 35 950

R 550

R 5 610

R 200

NAWWSG

Namibian Explorer

Windhoek

R 36 450

R 2 030

R 3 640

R 190

NAJMJSG

Mozambique Explorer

Johannesburg

R 34 950

R 2 550

R 3 450

R 210

NAJPSG

Kruger, Swaziland & Lesotho

Johannesburg

Port Elizabeth

R 32 950

R 2 750

R 4 450

R 200

NACVSG

Cape Town to Victoria Falls - North

Cape Town

Victoria Falls

R 58 950

R 2 190

R 13 050

R 320

NAVCSG

Cape Town to Victoria Falls - South

Victoria Falls

Cape Town

R 58 950

R 2 190

R 13 050

R 320

NAJCSG

South African Explorer

Johannesburg

Cape Town

R 40 950

R 3 160

R 6 550

R 250

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE DAY TOURS CITY

TOUR

PRICE PP

CITY

TOUR

PRICE

Johannesburg

FD Johannesburg Soweto & Apartheid Museum*

R 1 560

Cape Town

HD Cape Town City

R 610

Johannesburg

FD In Mandela’s footsteps

R 1 810

Cape Town

HD Township

R 660

Johannesburg

FD Sun City and Pilansberg

R 2 520

Cape Town

HD Winelands

R 810

Johannesburg

HD Soweto and Johannesburg

R 990

Cape Town

FD Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope

R 1 070

Johannesburg

HD Cradle of Humankind

R 1 250

Cape Town

FD Winelands

R 1 070

Johannesburg

FD Johannesburg, Soweto and Gold Reef City

R 2 030

*All Johannesburg Day Tours are based on a minimum 2 clients (POA for 1 client)

FD = Full Day Tour / HD = Half Day Tour

PRE / POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION & AIRPORT TRANSFER RATES ACCOMMODATION CITY

SUPPLIER

RATE

ROOM

PRICE PP

ROOM

PRICE PP

Cape Town

Tsogo Cape Sun

B&B

Single

R 1 950

Double / Twin

R 1 160

Cape Town

40 on Burg (Start & end point)

B&B

Single

R 980

Double / Twin

R 700

Durban

Garden Court South Beach Hotel (Start & end point)

B&B

Single

R 1 100

Double / Twin

R 570

Johannesburg

Belvedere Estate (Start & end point)

B&B

Single

R 980

Double / Twin

R 700

Maputo

Tsogo Southern Sun Maputo (Start & end point)

B&B

Single

R 2 050

Double / Twin

R 1 290

Maun

Sedia Hotel (Start & end point)

B&B

Single

R 1 200

Double / Twin

R 620

Port Elizabeth

Kings Beach Hotel Tsogo Sun (Start & end point)

B&B

Single

R 1 500

Double / Twin

R 820

Swakopmund

Amanpuri Guesthouse

B&B

Single

R 520

Double / Twin

R 400

Swakopmund

Haus Garnison

B&B

Single

R 850

Double / Twin

R 590

Swakopmund

Bon Hotel (Start & end point)

B&B

Single

R 1 220

Double / Twin

R 680

Windhoek

Heja Game Lodge (Lux Chalets) (Start & end point)

B&B

Single

R 710

Double / Twin

R 480

Windhoek Victoria Falls Victoria Falls

Hotel Safari (Business Class) Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel (Start & end point) Shearwater

B&B B&B B&B

Single Single Single

R 1 350 R 1 660 R 1 250

Double / Twin Double / Twin Double / Twin

R 780 R 1 100 R 820

AIRPORT TRANSFERS START / END POINT

PRICE PP

START / END POINT

PRICE PP

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hotel (1 client)

R 460

Victoria Falls Hotel to Livingstone Airport (LVI) (min. 2 clients)

R 500

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hotel (2+ clients (pp))

R 370

Swakopmund-stop over- Windhoek International (WHD)*

R 860

Durban International Airport (DUR) to Hotel (shuttle)

R 220

Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) to Swakopmund

R 420

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Hotel

R 650

Windhoek International (WHD) -stop over - Swakopmund*

R 860

Maun International (MUB) to Sedia Hotel (Hotel guests)

R 330

Windhoek City Centre to Swakopmund (shuttle)

R 440

OR Tambo International (JNB) to Belvedere Estate (shuttle)

R 360

Windhoek City Centre (WHD) to Swakopmund (Private transfer)

R 4 410

OR Tambo International (JNB) to Belvedere Estate (private)

R 650

Windhoek International Airport (WHD) to Windhoek Hotel

R 510

Port Elizabeth International Airport to Hotel (PLZ)

R 260

Windoek Heja Game Lodge to Hotel Safari

R 310

Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) to Hotel

R 350

*One departure per day - please ask your consultant to confirm departure time

Every effort has been made to ensure that all information on this price list is accurate and valid for the period 1 January 2019 until 31 December 2019. Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC will however not be bound to any information / price that contains an inadvertent & / or obvious error. If a mistake occurs in any advertisement or if a price increase has occurred due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC, we undertake to follow all reasonable steps to inform the client / customer of the correct details. It is also the client / customer’s responsibility to contact our offices to confirm the latest updated prices before making a reservation.

APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION • These terms and conditions shall be deemed to have been concluded in Cape Town, South Africa and shall be interpreted according to the laws of the Republic of South Africa. • The client consents to the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court of Cape Town in terms of the provisions of Section 45 of Act 32 of 1944 as amended but it is specifically agreed that Nomad at its instance will have the discretion to sue in the High Court if it is deemed appropriate. • Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the client must at all times comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and other regulations of all countries visited on the tour. BOOKINGS • The Company reserves the right not to confirm the booking until the full amount set out in the invoice received by client is paid and has been received by the Company and all the relevant documentation has been signed and completed in full by the client. • Any amendments to, or cancellation of the booking shall be subject to these terms and conditions TOUR PRICE, DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT • A booking is considered confirmed when Nomad sends written confirmation to the client confirming the booking. Invoices are issued on booking confirmation, 50% payment is required at 60 days prior to departure and full payment is due 30 days prior to the departure date. • If a booking is made within 60 days of the tour departure date, 50% payment is required on booking. If the booking is made within 30 days of the tour departure date, 100% payment is required on booking. Nonpayment of stipulated percentage at time of confirmation, within 60 days of tour departure date, will result in the cancellation policy being applied. • When booking a tour that includes a Gorilla Trekking Permit, immediate payment for the permit is required in order to secure the trekking permit. This payment is non-refundable and is paid directly to the gorilla tour operators. • While Nomad has utilized its best endeavours to ensure the accuracy of the tour price, such price is subject to change as a result of factors beyond Nomad’s reasonable control, in which event Nomad shall utilize its best efforts to notify the clients of such changes as soon as possible. • The tour price includes only those services/items that are included as per the itinerary and the tour dossier, and the client shall be responsible and pay for any additional items where, as required by the Company from time to time, such payment is made either directly to a third party service provider or to the Company for settlement with a third party service provider. • The Company records that prices/charges/tariffs in respect of certain activities forming part of the tour are determined in accordance with the public regulations of a particular country and, accordingly, the Company has no control over any increases in such prices/charges/tariffs, including where such increases are implemented during the tour. The Company accordingly reserves the right to increases the relevant prices/ charges/tariffs to account for such increases and/or fluctuations. The client will be notified of such increase and/or fluctuation as soon as possible and only if possible do its best to obtain the client’s authorisation before commencing with the final booking of such trip. • Although the Company takes care to ensure that all information on their website and or price brochures and/or quotations are correct, it will not be bound to any price that contains an inadvertent and/or obvious error. If a mistake occurs in any advertisement, the Company undertakes to take all reasonable steps to inform the customer of the correct details. All prices are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) currency. If a customer pays using a non ZAR currency, the amount debited to the customer’s account will be as close to the advertised price as possible. • Electronic Transfer: Proof of the transfer with a bank stamp must be faxed or emailed to our office (+27 21 845 7401 / nomad@nomadtours.co.za) as proof of payment. All transfer / bank fees are the responsibility of the client. Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC must receive the full total due in to the bank account. • Credit Card: If Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC accepts payment by Credit Card, a 5% administration fee will be added to the total tour fare for which payment is being made. CANCELLATIONS • Cancellation of a scheduled tour booking must be made in writing and is not effective until such written cancellation is received and acknowledged by Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC. Cancellation fees are applied to the tour price and the activity package. • No cancellation fee is applicable to tours cancelled more than 60 days before date of Departure (excluding the non-refundable gorilla trekking permit). • Special Condition for tours that require a Gorilla Permit: When a client cancels a tour that requires a gorilla trekking permit, the permit price is non-refundable and will be forfeited. • Should a Client cancel a booking 60 days or less prior to the date of departure of the tour for any reason (except due to death or hospitalisation), the client shall be liable to pay a cancellation penalty. The cancellation penalty is calculated by having regard to the nature of the booking, length of notice of cancellation and reasonable potential to find alternative customers. Having regard to the aforementioned factors, the following percentages may be forfeited by the customer in respect of the arranged tour price due to a no-show based on the number of days between receipt of the cancellation notice and the date of the departure: - >60 Days: No fee applies (unless Gorilla Permit has been booked – which is non- refundable) - 30 - 60 Days: 50% of the tour price is held as cancellation - 10 - 29 Days: 75% of the tour price is held as cancellation - 0 - 09 Days: 90% of the tour price is held as cancellation • The Company shall be entitled to apply any portion of the non-refundable deposit paid by the client toward any cancellation penalty payable in terms hereof. • The Company reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to cancel the tour on notice to the client. In such event, the Company shall refund the tour price (which includes for the avoidance of doubt, the non-refundable deposit) to the client. It is recorded that refund of the tour price as aforesaid shall be the Company’s sole responsibility to the client, and no claim for any damages, howsoever arising, shall accrue against the Company by reason of a cancellation of the tour. • The client acknowledges that the tour is subject to a minimum booking of 4 passengers (including the client). If the minimum booking is not obtained, the Company reserves the right to cancel the tour and refund the tour price to the client, in which event the client shall (for the avoidance of doubt) have no claim for any damages against the Company CHILD POLICY • 13 – 15 Years: Nomad will accept a maximum of two children between the ages of 13 to 15 years on any tour without requesting permission from agents or clients. If more children want to join a tour once the maximum has been reached, this will be allowed on a request basis. • 8 – 12 Years: Children between the ages of 8 – 12 years will be accepted to travel with Nomad on a request basis only. • 8 Years: No children under 8 years of age may travel on Nomad’s scheduled tours. • A child must be 14 years or older to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. • No children under the age of 12 are permitted in the Serengeti National Park. • Any traveller between the ages of 8 – 16 must be accompanied by a parent, unless specific authorization had been obtained from Nomad.17 – 18 Years: Guests of this age may travel with us with a letter of permission from their guardian; they do not require a parent to travel with them. • “On A Request Basis” means that Nomad will receive the child request from the agent and once Nomad has confirmed receipt of the child request with the agent in writing, all other agents who have guests booked on the specific departure will be contacted to request permission for the child / children to join the tour. The agents then have 48 hours to respond to the request. If no response is received from any agent, the child/children will be accepted onto the tour. If the response is negative, we will have a look at an alternative date or tour for the family.

• Age restrictions may apply to certain items listed in the respective tour Activity Packages. It is important that you are aware of these restrictions prior to confirming the Activity Package for children on tour. • The minimum required age for children to participate in any activity offered in Namibia, Botswana (including the Okavango Delta) and Zimbabwe is 12 years of age. • No children under the age of 12 - Full day Kruger Park 4x4, Nkambeni Morning Game Walk, Included Walk in St. Lucia, Full day Drakensberg Hike, South Luangwa NP Sunset Game Drive and AM Boat Cruise/PM Boat Cruise Kabalega. • No children under the age of 13 – Morning walk in Swaziland and Morning walk in Hlane. • A child must be 15 years or older to partake in the Gorilla Trekking Activity and the Pygmy Village AMENDMENTS TO BOOKINGS • In the event that the client joins the tour after the departure date, or leaves before the completion thereof for any reason whatsoever, the client shall not be entitled to any refunds or rebates whatsoever from the Company. • Should be aware that if a Client wishes to transfer from one tour to another, outside the 60-days prior to departure period, no fee applies • Where the client wishes to change tours (that is, to move from the tour confirmed herein to another tour), such amendment is subject to – - The Company being able to accommodate the client on the substituted tour; - Payment by the client of an administration fee and - The change being made by no later than 60 days prior to the departure date of the original tour, failing which the cancellation penalties set out in the terms and conditions shall apply. - Changing the date of a tour, within 60 days of the departure, is subject to a fee of 15% of the tour price or ZAR2,000, whichever is the higher of the two. - On a tour, where a Gorilla Permit is required, the full amount of the permit will be added to the aforementioned fee to move the client (Gorilla permits are not refundable). • In the event that a tour is changed, these terms and conditions shall apply to the substituted tour, with the necessary changes having been made. PASSPORTS, VISAS AND OTHER TRAVEL PAPERS • It is the client’s sole responsibility to ensure that passports, visas, health certificates, proof of vaccinations and any other required documentation are all in order for the countries to be visited during the tour. • The Company shall not be held liable for any loss or damage to any client’s luggage arising due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the company. INSURANCE • Comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory on the tour. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has such insurance in place (together with the required paperwork to prove such insurance) before embarking on the tour. • Should the client be unable to present the proof of such insurance to the Company (on request therefore by the Company), the Company may, in its sole discretion, exclude the client from the tour, and the client shall be liable for the cancellation penalty payments set out in these terms and conditions. • The client acknowledges that travel insurance must include comprehensive medical insurance including provision for air evacuation, and that the Company shall not be liable for any consequences, damages or loss as a result of the client failing to have the necessary cover. BAGGAGE • The client shall be responsible for all baggage and personal effects brought by him or her on the tour, and the Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage to such baggage or personal effect, howsoever arising. • The client shall be entitled to one bag (being a backpack or soft bag, and not a suitcase) that weighs not more than 20 kilograms, and a daypack. Should the client require larger baggage allowance, this may be arranged with the Company against payment of a fee that the Company may levy in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding the aforegoing, the Company reserves the right to refuse excess baggage. HEALTH • The client accepts that to participate in the tour requires a measure of physical fitness and health and it is the client’s obligation to ensure that he or she is medically fit to embark on the tour. • Where the client is over the age of 65, the Company requires a medical certificate or doctor’s letter confirming that the client is medically fit to undertake the tour. • In respect of all clients over the age of 65 years, a medical questionnaire is required to confirm that the client is physically able to undertake the tour. Nomad Adventure Tours & Holidays CC will not accept a reservation without this documentation. AUTHORITY ON TOUR • The client must at all times comply with the laws, customs and foreign exchange regulations of all countries visited during the tour. • In addition, the client acknowledges that any disruptive, dangerous or potentially dangerous behaviour during the tour shall not be tolerated and that the Company, its employees, representatives. Agents and/or contractors being so authorized, reserve the right to exclude the client from the tour at any point therein in such circumstances. • The Company shall not be liable for any costs and/or expenses for the client resulting for exclusion as aforesaid, and the client shall not be entitled to a refund or rebate of the tour price or any additional compensation in such instances. MARKETING • The Company reserves the right to use any photographs and video taken during the tour for use in marketing or any other advertising material, and the client hereby consents to such use. • The client further agrees that the Company shall retain copyright over any such photographs and videos taken during the tour and/or used in its brochures and, to the extent necessary, the client hereby assigns copyright in such photographs and/or videos to the Company. UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES • Unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to war, mechanical breakdowns, weather, riots and other unforeseen reasons beyond the control of the Company may cause delays or alterations to the tour. The Company shall not be held liable in any way for any of these possible occurrences or any consequences, which may arise as a result of these. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS • On booking, the client shall be issued with our tour dossier and pre-departure information documents. It is the responsibility of the client to read and understand these documents before travelling. INDEMNIFICATION AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY • The client accepts that the tour is of an adventurous nature and involves an element of personal risk. • The Company and its respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising (including, but not limited to, the client’s or any other person’s injury or death, or any loss or damage to the client’s or any other person’s property) which the client or any such other person may incur or suffer as a result of or arising from the clients participation in the tour and any other activities undertaken on or during the tour, and the client irrevocably and forever releases and discharges the Company and its respective director, officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all such liability. • The client furthermore indemnifies and holds the Company and its respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents harmless from and against any and all loss, damage, actions, proceedings, claims, demands and legal and other costs and expenses (including legal costs on an attorney and own client scale) of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising (including, but not limited to, the client’s or any other person’s injury or death, or any loss of or damage to the client’s or any other person’s property) which the client or any other such person may incur or suffer as a result of or arising from the clients participation in the tour and any other activities undertaken on or during the tour.

VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT

The vehicles on tour are a major component of all adventure tours. These tours are road trips and incorporate long drives, bumpy roads and possible mechanical problems. Nomad vehicles are amongst some of the finest on the road however do not forget the nature of an adventure tour. Chat to your fellow travellers, play cards and enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Using your time on the road wisely will make the hours tick by faster.

OUR WORKSHOP - THE BACKBONE OF NOMAD In Somerset West, just outside Cape Town, Nomadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state of the art workshop and truck building facility is where all the action happens. From inception to beautifully designed and constructed, our trucks are created with passion and a lot of skill. This is also where our trucks are maintained and all are on a rotational

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schedule where they are constantly checked and serviced. Your safety and comfort are our first priority

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and are of paramount importance to us and we have therefore ensured that we have the safest adventure tour trucks on the road. Most of our tours cover large distances and a lot of time is spent in the trucks.

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What makes our Luxury Adventure Tours unique?

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Our existing Nomad fleet now includes 5 specialized custom-built 4x4 vehicles. The design of the vehicles was conceptualised by our owner, Alex Rutherford and will be used solely on the Small Group Adventure Tour routes.

OUR EQUIPMENT So what can you expect to receive when travelling on one of our Luxury Adventure Tours? A selection of books (fiction & field guides), games and recreational gear Fridge

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Individual reclining swivel seats with seat belts and ample leg room A personal safe for your valuables USB Ports PA System TV with forward facing camera On board toilet Personalised air-conditioning vents above each seat Reading lights installed above each seat

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SAFARI VEHICLES Not all of our tours are operated on customised adventure trucks, some of them are operated on smaller, open top vehicles. These safari vehicles, such as the ones highlighted here, are able to handle rougher terrains and conditions than the

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larger trucks. Unlike the trucks these vehicles are not built to sustain long distance travel, but they are ideal for game viewing in the National Parks, such as the Kruger Natonal Park

On The Road

NAMIBIAN EXPLORER Countries visited: Namibia

BEST OF BOTSWANA

12 DAYS

Countries visited: Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa

R 36 450 R2030

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R 22 950

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Waterberg game drive Etosha NP night game drive Sunset game drive

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

Day 1 - Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau This morning, after meeting your crew, we pack our bags and set off for the Waterberg Plateau National Park. Arriving in the early afternoon, our game viewing experience starts immediately with our activity package game drive. The Waterberg Plateau is an impressive sandstone table-top mountain that rises 200m above the surrounding bushveld providing a home to more than 25 species of game and at least 200 bird species.

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Makgadigadi pans excursion Chobe NP boat cruise Chobe NP game drive Moremi game drive

Day 2 - Etosha National Park After breakfast, we leave the Waterberg Plateau for Etosha National Park. With vast salt pans, savanna and woodland, Etosha is one of Africa’s finest game parks. At 18 000 sq km, it is one of the biggest Parks in Southern Africa. Etosha meaning “great white area” refers to the large dried pan in the middle of the Park.

Etosha National Park

Day 5 - Swakopmund This morning we travel from Twyfelfontein via Brandberg to the seaside town of Swakopmund. The Brandberg (Burning Mountains), are regarded as the highest in Namibia and home to the famous White Lady, one of more than 45,000 rock paintings in the area. This morning we will make the 1-hour hike to visit the painting that is said to be around 2,000 years old.

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru

ACCOMMODATED Tour Code: NAWW SG Tour Price: R 36 450 Single Supp: R 3 640 Activity Package: R 2 030

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Day 8 - Namib Naukluft National Park A brisk climb up Dune 45 offers us the perfect vantage point to marvel at the changing colours of the desert. Once satisfied we descend this famous dune before catching a 4x4 transfer into Sossusvlei. Here we will spend time on foot visiting the pans at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. As we leave we will make a short stop at the Sesriem Canyon. Tonight we empty the red sand from our shoes and spend the night under the magnificent desert stars, knowing that we have spent a full-day enjoying the wonders of this harsh land.

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Day 10 - Hardap Region Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Kalahari today as you participate in the various optional activities on offer. Today is for you to enjoy the area. One of the many highlights of the Kalahari is the star gazing and tonight you get the opportunity to view the stars, planets, clusters and depending on the time of month, the moon. Tonight presents itself with a final opportunity to soak in the Namibian sunset on an evening sunset drive with sundowners.

Tour Code: NAVJ SG Tour Price: R 22 950 Single Supp: R 7 510 Activity Package: R 3 590 Okavango Upgrade: R18 150

Day 3 - Nata We leave Kasane and travel south towards Nata. Some people also call this route the “game drive route”, as you might see some wildlife while travelling through the area. A trip to the Makgadigadi occupies our afternoon. The Makgadikgadi Pan, is a salt pan situated in the middle of the dry savanna of Botswana and is one of the largest salt flats in the world.

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Day 4 - Maun (Gateway to the Okavango Delta) Our journey today takes us across the northern reaches of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the road from Nata to Maun is lined with majestic examples of the iconic Baobab tree and we will catch glimpses of the extensive pans that stretch out to the South. As portion of our route bisects the Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi National Parks, if we are lucky we may encounter some of the wildlife that roams this vast protected area.

Day 6 - Moremi Game Reserve For those guests who have purchased the activity package, you will be collected from the hotel before first light and we will enter Moremi Game Reserve. As the lagoons and channels form a vital section of the Okavango Delta eco-system, sightings of bird and animal populations become more frequent as the day progresses.

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Day 7 - Central Kalahari Region We travel to the Ghanzi district in the central Kalahari where we enjoy a guided walk. Tonight we get a first-hand experience of the San culture, well known for its rich traditions of song, dance and story-telling. The nomadic San are hunter-gatherers that have passed down a rich knowledge of the plants and animals that play such an important part in their lifestyle

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Day 9 - Sesriem to Hardap Region We make our way towards Kalkrand, the area is one of the most beautiful parts of Namibia and a must see. Enjoy the beauty of the deep red dunes colours. You may spot several types of antelope like the Oryx. You may even spot a meerkat.

Meals: Bx11 / Dx10 Min / Max people: 4/12 Start: Windhoek End: Windhoek

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Day 5 - Okavango Delta Excursion The most rewarding and enjoyable way to explore and experience the beauty and serenity of this intricate system of lily covered channels and lagoon’s is by mokoro. Heading out early, we will be transferred by safari vehicle to the poling station where we will meet the polers who will be escorting us into the Delta. Reaching one of the many islands, a nature walk may be taken with your poler. After the walk, we return by mokoro through the channels.

Day 6 - Swakopmund Today is all about exploring Swakopmund or participating in the many activities on offer in this coastal town. Not to be missed is the selection of famed coffee shops and bakeries that offer a delightful range of treats. Day 7 - Namib Naukluft National Park We leave Swakopmund and head towards the famous Namib Naukluft National Park. We begin our exploration of the desert by joining an expert guide for an educational desert excursion. No visit to Namibia would be complete without a stop at the famous bakery in Solitaire, known for its apple pie – not to be missed. We will enjoy our apple pie and a wonder around this one-horse town before heading to our next stop.

Day 1 - Victoria Falls Today you have the opportunity to visit the Victoria Falls at your leisure, also known by the local name of “Mosi-oa Tunya” (the smoke that thunders). While much of today is dedicated to viewing the mighty Zambezi River as it drops into the Batoka Gorge below, the bustling adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a range of optional activities for those wanting a dose of adrenaline. For the more relaxed traveller there are craft markets to explore and a delicious high tea is on offer at the Victoria Falls Hotel. Day 2 - Chobe National Park After breakfast we travel the short distance to the Botswana border, crossing into Botswana we make our way to our lodge. Our afternoon is set aside for exploring the Chobe National Park. For those who have purchased the activity package we begin our exploration in 4x4 vehicles. The afternoon ends with a leisurely boat cruise on the Chobe River.

Day 3 - Etosha National Park Today is all about game driving and going in search of the abundant wildlife in the park. Our afternoon will include a stop at the Etosha Pan and many waterholes. Day 4 - Twyfelfontein The road today leads us towards the Brandberg / Khorixas area, where we will explore the Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings and the Petrified Forest. In prehistoric times huge tree trunks were washed down a river and deposited in alluvial sands, creating this relic.

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Day 8 - Central Kalahari - Jwaneng We enjoy a guided walk with our San guides who will introduce us to the many secrets of their survival in the Kalahari Desert.Today we will make our way across the Trans-Kalahari highway towards the mining town of Jwaneng. We will travel slowly along this stretch of unfenced road which could provide the odd sighting of wildlife in its natural environment.

Meals: Bx8 / Dx7 Min / Max people: 4/12 Start: Victoria Falls End: Johannesburg

Day 9 - Jwaneng - Johannesburg A long day awaits us as we continue our journey south to Johannesburg and South Africa. Leaving the Kalahari behind we cross the North-West Province, arriving at Belvedere Estate in the late afternoon. All travellers are invited to join us tonight for an optional traditional meal, this can be booked with your guide on the day before arrival.

Etosha National Park

Chobe National Park

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package items included. If you wish to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase the Activity Package.

Day 11 - Windhoek After breakfast we bid farewell to the red sand of the Kalahari and make our way back to Windhoek Day 12 - Windhoek Today our tour comes to an end after breakfast. Take the day to book a city tour of Windhoek or relax at the lodge until your departure flight. This itinerary is written with the activity package items included, if you wish to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase the Activity Package.

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Did you know? Since its Independence in 1990, with help of the United Nations, Namibia was allowed to compete on the Olympic circuit (Commonwealth Games – African Games – Olympics). For the past two decades, it has had a handful of famous athletes but it was Frankie Fredericks (born in Windhoek on 2.10.67) who is Namibia’s first and so far only Olympic medalist.

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Botswana is approximately the size of France, but has only 2 million people living in the country, compared to France’s 66.9 million.

There are an estimated 50,000 elephants living in Chobe National Park. This is thought to be the largest elephant population in all of Africa. In 1990 this elephant population was only a few thousand and it has grown steadily since. Victoria Falls

14 DAYS

MOZAMBIQUE EXPLORER Countries visited: South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland

R 34 950 R2 550

ACTIVITY PACKAGE

4x4 Game drive Kruger NP Bazaruto Island excursion Hlane game drive

“To those who stay put, the world is but an imaginary place. But to the movers, the makers, and the shakers, the world is all around, an endless invitation.” – Unknown

ACCOMMODATED Tour Code: NAJMJ SG Tour Price: R 34 950 Single Supp: R 3 450 Activity Package: R 2 550

GENERAL Meals: Bx13 / Dx12 Min / Max people: 4/12 Start: Johannesburg End: Johannesburg

Day 1 - Johannesburg - Kruger National Park Leaving the city of Johannesburg behind us we make our way east through the coalfields of Mpumalanga. Our journey today follows in the footsteps of the old trade-routes to the Lowveld and the Kruger National Park. This afternoon there will be an opportunity to join an optional sundowner drive. Booking is essential and your guide can assist on departure this morning.

Day 12 - Swaziland Our stay in Swaziland presents us with an opportunity to enjoy a morning game drive in Hlane Game Reserve, which is include for those guests who have purchased the activity package. After our game drive, we depart Hlane and head to another great reserve of Swaziland, Mlilwane.

Day 2 - Kruger National Park Rising early this morning we enter the Kruger National Park to enjoy a full-day of game viewing. The abundance of wildlife presents us with opportunities for excellent sightings, while the Kruger is also home to the famed members of Africa’s Big-5. Our activity package offers the added excitement of experiencing the park from an open-sided 4x4 vehicle.

Day 13 - Swaziland An interwoven network of 9 trails traverse Mlilwane and this morning you will have the opportunity to explore the trails with your guide. After enjoying lunch back at camp, we spend our afternoon on a 2-hour guided walk through the Esijeni community, allowing us a glimpse of life on a day-today basis. This interactive experience could involve grinding maize, carrying water, building a wall or washing clothes in the stream.

Day 3 - Panorama Route While those who elect to do the optional morning walk will have an earlier start, we set out a little later today and travel the short distance to the Panorama Route. Strung along the escarpment that divides the central plateau and low-lying bushveld of the Kruger, the sights of the Panorama Route offer us a day of scenic delights. We will visit the highlights of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and God’s Window before returning to camp in the late afternoon.

Day 14 - Johannesburg Our final road trip takes us back to Johannesburg as we reflect on the wildlife and beaches that have filled our days. We arrive at Belvedere Estate in the late afternoon and all travellers are invited to join us for a traditional meal tonight. This can be booked with your guide on the day before arrival. Many great tales are shared and tonight is for celebrating the many wonders of African travel.

Day 4 - Maputo With the beaches of the Indian Ocean beckoning we enter Mozambique and make our first stop in Maputo, the capital city offers a vibrant and eclectic mix of cultures. After checking in at our hotel, we explore the city sights on a walking tour with our guide. Maputo offers interesting and varied architecture and no visit to the city would be complete without a browse through a market. Tonight we eat out and get a chance to experience the night-life of this intriguing city.

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Kruger National Park

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package items included. If you wish to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase the Activity Package.

Day 5 - Inhambane Setting out for the Inhambane District we travel the northern road along the coast. While it is a long day on the road there is much to see as we pass the many villages and plantations of coconuts, cashews and sugarcane. Our journey will bring us to the palm lined beaches for two days of relaxation and ocean fun. Tonight we are welcomed with a traditional Mozambique dinner. Day 6 - Inhambane With two days of beach time we have an opportunity to relax and enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the more adventurous can sign up for a variety of optional activities. While the beaches at Barra are safe for swimming, the reefs on this stretch of coast offer excellent opportunities for diving or snorkelling. Day 7 - Inhambane Today we make the short drive to Tofo to spend the day enjoying yet another of Mozambique’s iconic beach destination. With safe swimming, a charming market and a number of popular beach bars, Tofo is perfect for a day’s outing. A second day not only ensures that you have the opportunity to make the most of the activities on offer, it also allows us some flexibility to adapt to the weather.

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Day 8 - Vilanculos This morning we make a stop in Inhambane where you will have the opportunity to explore the market and the historic streets of this former slave trading port. For those who enjoy a good adventure, your guide will arrange one of the famous dhow ferries to sail you across the bay. These sturdy old boats have plied the East Coast of Africa for centuries and the trip across the bay is a truly local experience. Should you prefer, you may remain with the truck for the water taxi to Maxixe on the far side of the bay. Reunited with our truck we travel north to our next stop at Vilanculos. Day 9 - Bazaruto Excursion We board a traditional dhow this morning and set sail to the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago, one of the largest, marine reserves in Southern Africa. We spend the day exploring the islands, snorkelling and enjoying the beaches of this island paradise. Be sure to keep your sunblock handy as today is filled with sun, sea, sand and exploration. We return in the afternoon and enjoy a wellearned night of rest.

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Day 10 - Xai Xai District We set course for the Xai-Xai district, arriving in the late afternoon we have time for a walk on the beach or a sundowner to bid farewell to the Indian Ocean and the pristine beaches of Mozambique. Day 11 - Hlane Game Reserve, Swaziland We set out early this morning as we journey via Maputo and cross the border into Swaziland.

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THE GARDEN ROUTE Countries visited: South Africa

KRUGER, SWAZILAND & LESOTHO

7 DAYS

Countries visited: South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho

R 14 950 R410

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R 32 950

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Cango Caves basic tour Tsitiskamma Woodcutters Journey

“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson

Day 1 - Port Elizabeth - Greater Addo Elephant National Park area After meeting your guides in Port Elizabeth, we will make the short journey to the Addo Elephant National Park. Famed for the elephants after which the park was named, recent expansion has seen Addo grow to become the third largest of South Africa’s National Parks. The unique vegetation of Addo supports a wide variety of wildlife and we will spend the afternoon in search of the animals.

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4x4 Game drive Kruger NP St Lucia boat cruise Hluhluwe game drive Valley of Desolation tour Esijeni cultural tour

Day 2 - Tsitsikamma National Park Setting out early this morning we make a brief visit to the surfing mecca of Jeffreys Bay, most famous for its waves, this little town is also home to a small surfing museum. We then turn west to Tsitiskamma region where we set up for the next two nights and where the wonders of the Garden Route await. Day 3 - Tsitsikamma National Park Tsitsikamma National Park is one of South Africa’s premier marine reserves, this morning we set out to explore the rugged coastline on foot. Our hike along the Waterfall Trail sees us cover the first section of the world renowned Otter Trail. We return after our hike and will have the chance to enjoy the Woodcutters Journey – experiencing the uniqueness of the Tsitsikamma biome and learning about the history of the area and its indigenous fauna & flora.

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Addo Elephant National Park

Day 4 - Heart of the Garden Route The Garden Route is a treasure trove of beautiful beaches, forest walks and an exciting menu of optional adventures. While our morning is set aside for an exploration of Nature’s Valley, this beautiful village offers us a chance to enjoy a hike or simply relax on the pristine beach in this paradise. We end the afternoon on the beautiful beaches of the Keurbooms Lagoon. Today offers a number of optional activities and your guide will assist you with a plan to get the most out of the day.

ACCOMMODATED Tour Code: NAPC SG Tour Price: R 14 950 Single Supp: R 2 110 Activity Package: R 410

“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quiestest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy

Meals: Bx6 / Dx4 Min / Max people: 4/12 Start: Port Elizabeth End: Cape Town

Day 4 - Swaziland We set off through Kruger on our way to Swaziland. Our truck offers an excellent platform for game viewing as we make our way south. We exit the southern end of the park and travel the short distance to Swaziland border, our route winds through the mountains and forests of this landlocked kingdom. Our destination for today is the Ezulwini Valley.

Kruger National Park

Day 5 - Swaziland This morning our guide will lead us out on a nature walk to explore the “Nature Trail“ which provides interpretation of historical and environmental information of the area. Later, we embark on a guided walk through the Esijeni community. Endless hours of self-guided exploration within the small 4560ha Mlilwane sanctuary are also possible due to the relative absence of dangerous game. Day 6 - St Lucia Today we exit Swaziland and return to South Africa, making our way to the town of St Lucia and continue south into the reaches of Zululand. This evening we are treated to a cultural experience where we will learn more of the Zulu traditions and language.

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Day 10/11 - Lesotho Our journey today winds its way through the magnificent cliffs off the Golden Gate National Park before we enter Lesotho, we pass the capital city of Maseru as continue the climb to our base high amongst the mountain peaks.The clean air of the mountains accompanies us this morning as we explore them on foot, our hike concludes with a village visit and the opportunity to gain insight into the community that calls these mountains home.

Meals: Bx13 / Dx13 Min / Max people: 4/12 Start: Johannesburg End: Port Elizabeth

This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package items included. If you wish to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase the Activity Package.

Day 7 - Hluhluwe - Imfolozi Game Reserve We set out for a game drive in Hluhulwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, one of the last strongholds of the endangered rhinoceros. The reserve has played a critical role in the preservation of these endangered animals. Returning to our lodging for a siesta, we freshen up for an afternoon boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary. Day 8/9 - uKuhlamba Drakensberg Park Running the length of the Kwazulu-Natal province, the Ukuhlamba Drakensberg Park is a UNESCO recognised world heritage site. These towering mountains will be our backdrop for the next two nights. On our way we make a short stop in Durban to stretch our legs before continuing to view the scenic Howick Falls and a visit to the nearby site that marked the capture of South Africa’s most famous man, Nelson Mandela. On day 9 we set out for a day of hiking to explore the mountains of the Drakensberg, along our way we will have the opportunity to view examples of San rock art with a local guide. While we encourage everyone to make the most of the day in mountains, we may offer separate options.

Tour Code: NAJP SG Tour Price: R 32 950 Single Supp: R 4 450 Activity Package: R 2 750

Day 7 - The Cape Whale Coast Route The Cape Whale Coast is a pristine stretch of the South African coastline which runs from the town of Rooiels. Beginning early, we will time to stroll along the boardwalk in Hermanus in search of the southern right whales that frequent the shores in the months of July to November. Next we stop at the largest breeding colony of the African Penguin, before travelling along the coast to a wine farm in the Stellenbosch region to sample some chocolates & wine. Your tour comes to an end upon arrival in the city centre of Cape Town.

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Day 2/3 - Kruger National Park We enter the Kruger National Park to enjoy a full-day of game viewing. The abundance of wildlife presents us with opportunities for excellent sightings. Our activity package offers the added excitement of experiencing the park from an open-sided 4x4 vehicle. On day 3 we travel the short distance to the Panorama Route. Strung along the escarpment that divides the central plateau and low-lying bushveld of the Kruger, the sights of the Panorama route offer us a day of scenic delights. We will visit the highlights of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and God’s Window before returning in the late afternoon.

Day 5 - Oudtshoorn We make our way inland, crossing the Outeniqua Mountains and descend to the town of Oudtshoorn, making our way to famous Cango caves to enjoy a guided tour, where we marvel at the astonishing formations that have formed in these impressive limestone caves. Day 6 - Route 62 - Hermanus Travelling through the valley of the Klein Karoo, we follow the winding tarmac of Route 62. Road trips in South Africa are an exploration of the rural highlights that dot the lesser known byways of the land, no journey would be complete without sampling the offerings of a “Padstal” along the way. These small farm stalls offer a selection of homemade treats and bakes and are an important cog in the economies of rural towns. One of the more quirky highlights today is Ronnie’s Sex Shop, not a sex shop at all, but a rather interesting country pub!

Day 1 - Johannesburg - Greater Kruger National Park Our journey today follows in the footsteps of the old trade-routes to the Lowveld and the Kruger National Park. This afternoon there will be an opportunity to join an optional sundowner drive, booking is essential and your guide can assist on departure this morning.

Day 12 - Graaff Reinet Returning to South Africa, we descend the mountains and take aim across the Great Karoo. This evening you will have the opportunity to join a sundowner excursion to the Valley of Desolation, this unique valley offers a panoramic view over the town and the wide open plains stretching out below.

Cape Town

St Lucia

Day 13 - Greater Addo Elephant National Park area We pass through the open plains of the Karoo. Upon arrival in the greater Addo region, we head to the National Park to enjoy an afternoon game drive in our Nomad truck in search of the famous elephants that call Addo home. Day 14 - Port Elizabeth After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to Port Elizabeth where your tour will come to an end upon arrival in the city. This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package items included. If you wish to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase the Activity Package.

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Cango Caves

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Up on Signal Hill at 12:00 exactly every day, a cannon is fired. Accurate to the nearest millisecond, it booms over the Mother City. As early as 1806, the Noon Day gun was used as a time signal for ships anchored in Table Bay and the cannon was fired from the Castle of Good Hope Knysna

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Did you know? Riding along smoothly on a road in the Kruger National Park you might feel as if the roads and have been there forever, but this is not the case. To put a road network down that consists of more than 850 kilometers of tarred roads in the Park and 1 444 kilometers of gravel roads took almost 90 years Addo Elephant National Park

SOUTH AFRICAN EXPLORER Countries visited: South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho

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R 40 950 R 3 160

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4x4 Game drive Kruger NP St Lucia boat cruise Hluhluwe game drive Valley of Desolation tour Cango Caves basic tour Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey Esijeni cultural tour

The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” – Sir Richard Burton

Day 1 - Johannesburg - Greater Kruger National Park Leaving the city of Johannesburg behind us we make our way east through the coalfields of Mpumalanga. Our journey today follows in the footsteps of the old trade-routes to the Lowveld and the Kruger National Park. This afternoon there will be an opportunity to join an optional sundowner drive, booking is essential and your guide can assist on departure this morning.

Day 13 - Greater Addo Elephant National Park area Setting course for the coast once again, we pass through the open plains of the Karoo and the wildlife charms of the Addo National Park. Upon arrival in the greater Addo region, we set up camp and head to the National Park to enjoy an afternoon game drive in our Nomad truck, in search of the famous elephants that call Addo home.

Day 2/3 - Kruger National Park - Panorama Route We enter the Kruger National Park to enjoy a full-day of game viewing in open 4x4 vehicles. The abundance of wildlife presents us with opportunities for excellent sightings. Our activity package offers the added excitement of experiencing the park from an open-sided 4x4 vehicle. The next day we travel the short distance to the Panorama Route. Strung along the escarpment that divides the central plateau and low-lying bushveld of the Kruger, the sights of the Panorama route offer us a day of scenic delights. We will visit the highlights of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and God’s Window before returning to camp in the late afternoon.

Day 14 - Greater Addo Elephant National Park area This morning you will have the option to visit Port Elizabeth before returning to camp for lunch, this afternoon we make our second visit to Addo. Recent expansion has seen Addo grow to become the third largest of South Africa’s National Parks. The unique vegetation of Addo supports a wide variety of wildlife and we will spend the afternoon in search of the animals .

Day 4/5 - Swaziland We set off through Kruger on our way to Swaziland. Our truck offers an excellent platform for game viewing as we make our way. We exit the southern end of the park and travel the short distance to Swaziland border, our route winds through the mountains and forests of this landlocked kingdom. Our destination for today is the Ezulwini Valley just south of the capital Mbabane. The next day our guide will lead us on a nature walk to explore the “ Nature Trail “ which provides interpretation of historical and environmental information of the area. Later this morning, we embark on a 2-hour guided walk through the Esijeni community. Endless hours of self-guided exploration within Mlilwane sanctuary is also possible due to the relative absence of dangerous game. Day 6 - St Lucia Today we exit Swaziland and return to South Africa, making our way to the town of St Lucia and continue south into the reaches of Zululand, once the realm of the mighty King Shaka who united the Zulu clans. This evening we are treated to a cultural experience where we will learn more of the Zulu traditions and language. Day 7 - Hluhluwe - Imfolozi Game Reserve We set out early this morning for a game drive in the nearby Hluhulwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, one of the last strongholds of the endangered rhinoceros. The reserve has played a critical role in the preservation of these endangered animals. Returning to our lodging for a siesta, we freshen up for an afternoon boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary.

ACCOMMODATED Tour Code: NAJC SG Tour Price: R 40 950 Single Supp: R 6 550 Activity Package: R 3 160

GENERAL Meals: Bx19 / Dx18 Min / Max people: 4/12 Start: Johannesburg End: Cape Town

Day 8 - Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast to Drakensberg Running the length of the Kwazulu-Natal province, the Ukuhlamba Drakensberg Park is a UNESCO recognised world heritage site. These towering mountains will be our backdrop for the next two nights. On our way we make a short stop in Durban to stretch our legs before continuing to view the scenic Howick Falls and a visit to the nearby site that marked the capture of South Africa’s most famous man, Nelson Mandela. Day 9 - uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park We set out for a day of hiking to explore the mountains of the Drakensberg, along our way we will have the opportunity to view examples of San rock art with a local guide. While we encourage everyone to make the most of the day in mountains, we may offer separate options depending on the activity level of the group. Day 10 - Lesotho Our journey today begins with a mountain pass and an opportunity to visit a vulture restaurant where we hope to view these fascinating birds. Our route winds its way through the magnificent cliffs off the Golden Gate National Park before we enter Lesotho in the afternoon, we pass the capital city of Maseru as continue the climb to our base high amongst the mountain peaks. Day 11 - Lesotho The clean air of the mountains accompanies us this morning as we explore the mountains on foot, our hike concludes with a village visit and the opportunity to gain insight into the community that calls these mountains home. The Basotho are famous for their traditional hats, blankets and their sturdy ponies. Basotho ponies are renowned for their surefootedness in the mountains and you have the opportunity of an optional pony trek this afternoon to experience this first-hand

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Day 15 - Tsitsikamma National Park Setting out early this morning we make a brief visit to the surfing mecca of Jeffreys Bay, most famous for its waves this little town is also home to a small surfing Museum. We then turn west to Tsitiskamma region where we set up for the next two nights and where the wonders of the Garden Route await. Day 16 - Tsitsikamma National Park Tsitsikamma National Park is one of South Africa’s premier marine reserves and this morning we set out to explore the rugged coastline on foot. Our hike along the Waterfall Trail sees us cover the first section of the world renowned Otter Trail. We return after our hike and will have the chance to enjoy the Woodcutters Journey in the afternoon – experiencing the uniqueness of the Tsitsikamma biome and learning about the history of the area and its indigenous fauna & flora.

Addo Elephant National Park

Day 17 - Heart of the Garden Route The Garden Route is a treasure trove of beautiful beaches, forest walks and an exciting menu of optional adventures. While our morning is set aside for an exploration of Nature’s Valley, this beautiful village offers us a chance to enjoy a hike or simply relax on the pristine beach in this paradise. We end the afternoon on the beautiful beaches of the Keurbooms Lagoon. Day 18 - Oudtshoorn We make our way inland, crossing the Outeniqua Mountains and descend to the town of Oudtshoorn, making our way to famous Cango caves to enjoy a guided tour, where we marvel at the astonishing formations that have formed in these impressive limestone caves. Day 19 - Route 62 - Hermanus Travelling through the valley of the Klein Karoo, we follow the winding tarmac of Route 62. Road trips in South Africa are an exploration of the rural highlights that dot the lesser known byways of the land, no journey would be complete without sampling the offerings of a “Padstal” along the way. These small farm stalls offer a selection of homemade treats and bakes and are an important cog in the economies of rural towns. One of the more quirky highlights today is Ronnie’s Sex Shop, not a sex shop at all, but a rather interesting country pub!

Drakensberg

Day 20 - The Cape Whale Coast Route Made up of a collection of villages, farms, rivers, bays, coves and valleys, the Cape Whale Coast is a pristine stretch of the South African coastline which runs from the town of Rooiels for roughly 150km, to the east. Beginning early, we have time to stroll along the boardwalk in Hermanus in search of the southern right whales that frequent the shores in the months of July to November. Next we stop at the largest breeding colony of the African penguin, before travelling along the coast to a wine farm in the Stellenbosch region to sample some chocolates & wine. Your tour comes to an end upon arrival in the city centre of Cape Town. This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package items included. If you wish to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase the Activity Package.

The Garden Route

Day 12 - Graaff Reinet Returning to South Africa, we descend the mountains and take aim across the Great Karoo. The semi-arid Karoo represents the heartland of rural South Africa and presents a stark contrast to the mountains we leave behind. This evening you will have the opportunity to join a sundowner excursion to the Valley of Desolation, this unique valley offers a panoramic view over the town and the wide open plains stretching out below.

Kruger National Park

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DELTA & CHOBE TRAIL Countries visited: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe

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Countries visited: South Africa, Namibia

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Makgadikgadi pans excursion Chobe NP boat cruise Chobe NP game drive

“When a man is a traveller, the world is his house and the sky is his roof, where he hangs his hat is his home, and all the people are his family.” – Drew Bundini Brown

Day 1 - Windhoek to Ghanzi After meeting your crew, we travel east and make our way to neighbouring Botswana and the Kalahari Desert. The San people have long been associated with this harsh environment and tonight we enjoy a dance evening that provides an insight into their culture of song, dance and story-telling.

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Tour Code: NAWV SG (North) NAVW SG (South) Tour Price: R 28 950 Single Supp: R 6 990 Activity Package: R 1 640 Okavango Upgrade: R 18 150

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Day 2 - Maun Before departing Ghanzi we will enjoy an informative guided walk with the San community, this is an opportunity to learn more about the San culture and interaction with their desert environment. After our walk, we head towards Maun, where upon arrival in Maun this afternoon, you will have the opportunity to go on an optional scenic flight over the Delta (time and weather permitting). Day 3 - Okavango Delta The most rewarding and enjoyable way to explore and experience the beauty and serenity of this intricate system of lily covered channels and lagoons is by mokoro. Heading out early, we will be transferred by safari vehicle to the poling station where we will meet the polers who will be escorting us into the Delta. The polers will steer us through the serene area of narrow, reed lined channels which open out onto beautiful lagoons. Reaching one of the many islands, a nature walk may be taken with your poler. After the walk, we return by mokoro through the channels back to the poling station.

Victoria Falls

“Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” – Michael Palin

Day 4 - Nata Leaving Maun behind us this morning we make our way towards the town of Nata. We will spend most of the day in our truck as we journey across the northern reaches of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Our activity package will afford the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon guided drive to the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans.

Day 6 - Victoria Falls With the memories of our wildlife encounters firmly etched in our minds, we cross the border in Zimbabwe this morning and travel the short distance to Victoria Falls. Today you have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls at your leisure. The bustling adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a range of optional activities for those wanting a dose of adrenaline in the afternoon. For the more relaxed traveller there are craft markets and coffee shops on offer as well.

Day 1 - Cape Town to Cederberg Region Leaving Cape Town this morning we make a last stop for a look back at Table Mountain from across Table Bay. The Cederberg region not only boasts spectacular mountains and orange farms, but it is also the home of the Rooibos bush and today we visit a working Rooibos tea farm and see the plants of Rooibos and Buchu that occur naturally in the wild. Indigenous to the mountain slopes of the Cederberg, this herbal beverage has earned an international reputation as a healthy and refreshing alternative to regular tea.

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Day 2 - Gariep (Orange) River Namaqualand presents us with our first experience of the desert vistas that will accompany us in the days ahead. We continue our journey north and travel to our camp on the banks of the Orange River. If you are fortunate enough to be travelling in the spring months (July to September) you may encounter the wild flowers that have made this region famous. Day 3 - Gariep (Orange) River Beginning its journey in the mountains of Lesotho the Orange River is the longest river in South Africa and offers a unique contrast to the desert landscapes along its banks. Around midday we depart the Orange River and head inland to our overnight stop where you will have a chance to take a dip in the Ais-Ais hot pools.

Etosha National Park

Day 4 - Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground We rise early and drive to the rim of the Fish River to watch the morning sunrays filter through the canyon. After stretching our legs with a gentle walk along the rim, we head for Keetmanshoop. Our afternoon will be spent meandering through the Quiver Tree Forest and The Giants Playground. Day 5 - Namib-Naukluft National Park Every overland journey has some long travelling days and today is one of those as we venture deeper into the Namib Desert. Our destination is the dune fields that cover the western reaches of the desert. Long dusty roads and sparsely populated farmlands offer us an insight into the vastness of rural Namibia.

ACCOMMODATED Chobe National Park

Day 7 - Victoria Falls Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and with the many activities on offer in Victoria Falls, today is the perfect day for the adventure that most suits your style. Whether rafting the mighty Zambezi River, visiting the Victoria Falls or enjoying a flight over the falls, this is your day to enjoy the many attractions on offer in Victoria Falls.

Tour Code: NACW SG (North) NAWC SG (South) Tour Price: R 35 950 Single Supp: R 5 610 Activity Package: R 550

Day 6 - Sossusvlei Dunes – Namib-Naukluft National Park A brisk climb up Dune 45 offers us the perfect vantage point to marvel at the changing colours of the desert. Once satisfied, we descend this famous dune and transfer by 4x4 into Sossusvlei, where we will spend time on foot visiting the pans at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Day 7/8 - Swakopmund We make our way to the coastal town of Swakopmund, where adventure and a dose of civilisation await. After a final excursion into the desert with a local expert, we make our way across the Tropic of Capricorn and continue to the Atlantic coast. We make a brief stop at the Walvis Bay lagoon, hoping to catch a glimpse of the flamingo’s that feed in the shallows. The next day we take the opportunity to explore the town at your leisure, as there are a number of attractions for every taste.

Namib Desert

Day 9 - Brandberg The Brandberg (Burning Mountains) are regarded as the highest in Namibia and home to the famous White Lady, one of more than 45,000 rock paintings in the area. This morning we will visit the painting that is said to be around 2,000 years old.

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This itinerary has been written with the Activity Package items included. If you wish to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase the Activity Package. If you are interested in upgrading your Okavango Delta day excursion to a 2-night excursion, please download the detailed tour itinerary from our website.

Meals: Bx6 / Dx6 Min / Max people: 4/12 Start: Windhoek End: Victoria Falls

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Rooibos farm tour visit Guided desert excursion

Day 5 - Chobe National Park We rise early this morning as we continue north to the banks of the Chobe River. This afternoon is set aside for exploring the Chobe National Park. We begin our exploration in 4x4 vehicles, which allows us an up close and personal experience with the many elephants that frequent the river and we end the day with a leisurely boat cruise on the Chobe River.

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Meals: Bx12 / Dx9 Min / Max people: 4/12 Start: Cape Town End: Windhoek

Day 10 - Twyfelfontein - Kamanjab Today our journey takes us to the area of Kamanjab. On route, we will explore the Twyfelfontein rock engravings in the Kunene Region. This area has been inhabited for 6000 years by the Khoi San, who used the site to conduct shamanist rituals. In the process, 2500 rock paintings were created.

Chobe National Park

Day 11/12 - Etosha National Park Rising early this morning we drive to the Etosha National Park, the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. This afternoon we reach the park and begin with our first game. Our second day in Etosha allows another full day to continue our exploration of the park. No day on safari is ever the same and the suspense before that special sighting is the motivation that keeps our eyes wide open.

Fish River Canyon

Sossusvlei Dunes

Okavango Delta

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Did you know? The Okavango Delta is deemed one of the world’s premier wilderness areas. Many people enjoy waterbased safaris in the delta, traversing the waterways on a traditional mokoro canoe. These traditional boats were once made from a carved out tree trunk, however, now they are made out of more environmentallyfriendly fibreglass.

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Did you know? Etosha National Park is one of Africa’s finest parks, both in size and diversity of wildlife – home to Africa’s tallest elephants, the endangered black rhino, and 91 other species of mammal. Etosha is especially popular with photographers in the dry season who flock to the waterholes (along with the wildlife).

Orange River

CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS Countries visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe

20 DAYS

R58 950 R2 190

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Rooibos farm tour visit Guided desert excursion Makgadikgadi pans excursion Chobe NP boat cruise Chobe NP game drive

“And if travel is like love, it is, in the end, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end.” – Pico Iyer

ACCOMMODATED Tour Code: NACV SG (North) NAVC SG (South) Tour Price: R 58 950 Single Supp: R 13 050 Activity Package: R 2 190 Okavango Upgrade: R 18 150

GENERAL Meals: Bx19 / Dx16 Min / Max people: 4/12 Start: Cape Town or Victoria Falls End: Victoria Falls or Cape Town

Day 1 - Cape Town - Cederberg Region Leaving Cape Town this morning we make a last stop for a look back at Table Mountain from across Table Bay. The Cederberg region not only boasts spectacular mountains and citrus farms, but it is also the home of Rooibos tea and today we visit a working Rooibos tea farm and see the plants of Rooibos and Buchu that occur naturally in the wild. Indigenous to the mountain slopes of the Cederberg, this herbal beverage has earned an international reputation as a healthy and refreshing alternative to regular tea. Day 2 - Gariep (Orange) River Namaqualand presents us with our first experience of the desert vistas that will accompany us in the days ahead. We continue our journey north and travel to our camp on the banks of the Orange River. If you are fortunate enough to be travelling in the spring months (July to September) you may encounter the wild flowers that have made this region famous. Crossing the border this afternoon we enter Namibia and settle in on the banks of the Gariep River. Day 3 - Gariep (Orange) River While the Orange River was named after the Dutch royal House, in recent times it has been referred to by its original name of Gariep, which simply means “river” in the indigenous KhoeKhoe language. Beginning its journey in the mountains of Lesotho the Orange River is the longest river in South Africa and offers a unique contrast to the desert landscapes along its banks. The best way to experience the river is by getting out on the water and this morning we have the opportunity to join an optional canoe trip on the river. Day 4 – Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground We rise early this morning and drive to the rim of the Fish River Canyon. We will have time to watch the morning sunrays filter through the canyon. After stretching our legs with a gentle walk along the rim of the canyon, we turn west and head for Keetmanshoop. Our afternoon will be spent meandering through the Quiver Tree Forest and The Giants Playground – named for the way in which the massive dolerite boulders have been moulded on each other - creating rock formations and a series of mazes. Day 5 - Namib-Naukluft National Park Every overland journey has some long travelling days and today is one of those as we venture deeper into the Namib Desert. Our destination is the dune fields that cover the western reaches of the desert. Long dusty roads and sparsely populated farmlands offer us an insight into the vastness of rural Namibia. From the grasslands in the east to the red dunes of the west the slowly changing landscapes represents the many faces of this desert country. Day 6 - Sossusvlei Dunes – Namib-Naukluft National Park A brisk climb up Dune 45 offers us the perfect vantage point to marvel at the changing colours of the desert. Once satisfied we descend this famous dune and transfer by 4x4 into Sossusvlei, here we will spend time on foot visiting the pans at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Tonight we empty the red sand from our shoes and spend the night under the magnificent desert stars, knowing that we have spent a full-day enjoying the wonders of this harsh land. Day 7/8 - Swakopmund We make our way to the coastal town of Swakopmund, where adventure and a dose of civilisation await. After a final excursion into the desert with a local expert, we make our way across the Tropic of Capricorn and continue to the Atlantic coast. We make a brief stop at the Walvis Bay lagoon, hoping to catch a glimpse of the flamingo’s that feed in the shallows. The next day we take the opportunity to explore the town at your leisure, as there are a number of attractions for every taste. Day 9 - Brandberg The Brandberg (Burning Mountains) are regarded as the highest in Namibia and home to the famous White Lady, one of more than 45,000 rock paintings in the area. This morning we will make the 1-hour hike to visit the painting that is said to be around 2,000 years old. Day 10 – Twyfelfontein to Kamanjab Today our journey takes us to the area of Kamanjab. On route, we will explore the Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings in the Kunene Region. This area has been inhabited for 6000 years by the Khoi San. These inhabitants used the site to conduct shamanist rituals. In the process, 2500 rock paintings were created. This site displays one of the largest concentrations of rock petroglyphs in Africa.

Day 11/12 – Etosha National Park Rising early this morning we drive to the Etosha National Park. Etosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. Our second day in Etosha allows another full day to continue our exploration of the park. No day on safari is ever the same and the suspense before that special sighting is the motivation that keeps our eyes wide open.

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Day 13 - Windhoek A last early morning game drive to the gate sees us wrap up our visit to Etosha and take aim for Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. We will take a short walk through the city centre and have the opportunity to view some its better known landmarks. Day 14 - Ghanzi Today we travel east and make our way to neighbouring Botswana and the Kalahari Desert. Starkly different to the Namib Desert after which Namibia is named, the Kalahari is no less dramatic and covers over 900 000 square kilometres. The San people have long been associated with this harsh environment and tonight we enjoy a dance evening that provides an insight into their culture of song, dance and story-telling. Day 15 - Maun Before departing Ghanzi we will enjoy an informative guided walk with the San community where you will learn about their culture and their interaction with their desert environment. After our walk, we head towards Maun, where upon arrival in Maun this afternoon, you will have the opportunity to go on an optional scenic flight over the Delta (time and weather permitting). This evening our guide will prepare us on what to expect on our full day excursion into the Okavango Delta.

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Day 16 - Okavango Delta The most rewarding and enjoyable way to explore and experience the beauty and serenity of this intricate system of lily covered channels and lagoons is by mokoro. Heading out early, we will be transferred by safari vehicle to the poling station where we will meet the polers who will be escorting us into the Delta. The polers will steer us through the serene area of narrow, reed lined channels which open out onto beautiful lagoons. Reaching one of the many islands, a nature walk may be taken with your poler. After the walk, we return by mokoro through the channels back to the mooring station. Day 17 - Nata Leaving Maun behind us this morning we make our way towards the town of Nata. We will spend most of the day in our truck as we journey across the northern reaches of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Our activity package will afford the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon guided drive to the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans.

Etosha National Park

Day 18 - Chobe National Park We rise early this morning as we continue north to our camp on the banks of the Chobe River. This afternoon is set aside for exploring the Chobe National Park. We begin our exploration in 4x4 vehicles, which allows us an up close and personal experience with the many elephants that frequent the river in the afternoons. The afternoon ends with a leisurely boat cruise. Day 19 - Zimbabwe -Victoria Falls We cross the border in Zimbabwe this morning and travel the short distance to Victoria Falls. Today you have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls at your leisure. While much of today is dedicated to viewing the mighty Zambezi River as it drops into the Batoka Gorge below, the bustling adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a range of optional activities for those wanting a dose of adrenaline in the afternoon. For the more relaxed traveller there are craft markets and coffee shops on offer as well. Day 20 - Victoria Falls Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and with the many activities on offer in Victoria Falls, today is the perfect day for the adventure that most suits your style. Whether rafting the mighty Zambezi River, visiting the Victoria Falls or enjoying a flight over the Falls, this is your day to enjoy the many attractions on offer in Victoria Falls.

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