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From the south west coast of Africa to the Indian Ocean on the east, see the Big Hole, Johannesburg, The Delta and much more on this 4 week trip.

Day 1
Leaving Cape Town we head out across the Great Karoo; a beautiful semi arid area.

Day 2
Crossing the Orange River our first stop is the “The Big Hole” in Kimberley; three tons of diamonds have been dug from 40 million tons of rock over the years just to make small rings to trap foolish men into marriage.

Day 3
Next Johannesburg – “the City of Gold”.

Day 4
Johannesburg. Take the SOWETO tour or go deep into a gold mine on the Rand.

Day 5
Johannesburg. Good cinema and restaurants before heading into “the real Africa”.

Day 6
Leaving Johannesburg we head to Botswana over the border to Palapye where we camp the night. This day includes the border crossing, so passports at the ready.

Day 7
Next day on to Maun, a dusty outpost community and the centre for the Okavango Delta which is on the edges of the Kalahari Desert, to prepare for the wilderness experience to come.

Day 8
For the trip into the Delta pack; an overnight bag, food, cooking and camping equipment and you’re off. A short truck ride to the dugout canoes, called Mokoros and you punt out into the delta along reed lined waterways. The guides find an island for the night and set up camp. For those not going into the Delta; relax by the pool, visit town or go to the crocodile farm.

Day 9
Up early and it’s off walking with the guide, a unique chance to see game on foot; elephants, herds of grazing zebra and pods of hippos.

Day 10
Try learning how to pole your mokoro, or try to catch a catfish, the guides make it look so easy. A last swim in the clear water before heading back to the truck and campsite for a shower and cold drinks.

Day 11
An early start and a stunning drive through arid land. One turn to the left and the country becomes lush and forested as we approach Chobe River; a river cruise, excellent for game viewing is highly recommended.

Day 12
Today we take the ferry across the Zambezi River into Zambia and short drive to Livingstone town by the splendid Victoria Falls.

Day 13
We spend the day at the Falls; white water rafting, Bungy jumping, gorge swings, booze cruises, fishing, good restaurants, curio markets to get you bartering.

Day 14
A second day at the Falls.

Day 15
We head north through sugar plantations to the capital Lusaka to shop and camp.

Day 16
Along the Great East Road to Chipata, a full days drive.

Day 17
A 4 hour drive on dirt roads to South Luangwa Valley on the edge of the Luangwa River, the afternoon been spent under the trees in the camp watching the animals in the park. The park is well worth the visit; recent trips have seen; wild dogs, leopards, lions, and buffalo.

The road up to South Luangwa Valley is dirt and the park is part of vast swamp system, generally from January up to March as the road is flooded we can’t get in until the water recedes and the road is rebuild and graded. In these times we spend more time at the Falls and on Lake Malawi.

Day 18
Game driving in South Luangwa Valley Park.

Day 19
We cross the border into Malawi to the capital city Lilongwe.

Day 20
A stunning drive to Lake Malawi, past the lake shore to Kande Beach Resort.

Day 21
Kande Beach Resort A full day on the beach to do as little or as much as you want. Loads of things to do - scuba diving, horse riding, canoeing, sailing, snorkelling. The lake is home to over 500 different types of colourful Cyclid fish.

Day 22
A short drive up the lakeshore to Chitimba Beach, on the base of Livingstonia escarpment.

Day 23
An early start in order to get to the border with Tanzania and head up to Iringa and the Farmhouse Campsite.

Day 24
The highway takes us through Mikumi National Park, famous for its pygmy elephants, and buffalo beside the main road. The day t ends at Dar es Salaam on a beach with the Indian Ocean lapping the shore.

Day 25
You can take the ferry to the Spice Island of Zanzibar. First stop in Stone Town or Zanzibar City, then make your way across the island to Nungwe village on the northern Beaches – a tropical island at its best.

Day 26
Zanzibar Island.

Day 27
Zanzibar Island.

Day 28
Return to Dar es Salaam by ferry.