Overland South Africa tour
Chimhavira have an opening for an overland safari from Johannesburg to the Victoria Falls via the Kruger National Park (and many other stops) from the 20th August 2010 to the 2nd September 2010, for up to 5 people. These overland safaris are expensive, but the prices include your accommodation, transport and 2 meals a day; and offer a unique opportunity to see Africa from the ground.
Overland safari enquires - contact cheapflights@southafrica.to |
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20th August - Day 1 Johannesburg to Pretoriuskop Rest Camp (South Africa)
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21st August - Day 2 Pretoriuskop Rest Camp North to Letaba Rest Camp
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22nd August - Day 3 Letaba Rest Camp – Quiet Waters (Zimbabwe)
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23rd August - Day 4 Quiet Waters - Bulawayo
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24th August - Day 5 Bulawayo & Matopos
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25th August - Day 6 Bulawayo – Victoria Falls
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26th August - Day 7 Victoria Falls sites and activities
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27th August - Day 8 Victoria Falls to Kalizo Lodge (Botswana, Namibia)
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28th August - Day 9 Kaliza Camp to Ngepi Camp
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29th August - Day 10 Ngepi Camp to Maun (Botswana)
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30th August - Day 11 Maun to Khumaga Wildlife Camp
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31st August - Day 12 Khumaga Wildlife Camp to Deception Valley
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1st September - Day 13 Deception Valley to Martins Drift
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2nd September - Day 14 Martins Drift to Johannesburg (South Africa)
Safari Cost
Total price two person: R 43,428.00/2 @ 7.50 USD 5,790.40
Total price three person: R 48,804.00/2 @ 7.50 USD 6,507.20
Total price four person: R 54,180.00/2 @ 7.50 USD 7,224.00
Total price five person: R 59,556.00/2 @ 7.50 USD 7,940.80
It is suggested that you book you own flight to Johannesburg to avoid any additional costs.
Night 4 & 5 you will be staying at “Khaya Pezulu” with a Zimbabwean historian, Martin Sanderson, should you feel that your stay is deserving of gratuity please do so. The Chimhavira recommendation is USD 20 per person.
Prices include:
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Your fully customised Land Rover and all equipment including fully enclosed roof-top tents
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Support vehicle and team leader costs
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Route planning, itineraries, bookings and travel guidance
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Field guides, maps and documents required for cross-border travel
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Complete introduction to the vehicle, equipment & basic 4x4 driver training where necessary
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Vehicle exchange when serious mechanical breakdown occurs
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Comprehensive insurance cover and unlimited kilometres (full details available upon request)
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Free airport transfers to and from our offices
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All fuel - not many, if any other self-drive company includes the cost of fuel in their prices
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An emergency medical kit, and all guides are first aid trained
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Two full meals per day plus snacks
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Drinking water and cordial
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Drop-off/collection fees for Land Rovers outside of South Africa allowing you to arrive and depart from Tanzania
Our prices exclude:
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International/regional and domestic airfares to and from collection/departure points
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The optional hire of a satellite phone and/or GPS for navigation
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Visas and personal travel insurance
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Alcoholic beverages, mixers and soft drinks
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All beverages out of camp
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Laundry services
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Clothing, toiletries and all other personal items e.g. cameras, sun block etc
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Fees for non-scheduled excursions, activities, entrance fees etc
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Gratuities
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Costs for any upgraded accommodation to that listed above and below.
British Passport Visa Requirements:
You will be travelling in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia:
South Africa – Visa required at the Airport but it is free
Zimbabwe – Visa required at the border, it is US$55
Botswana – No visas are required
Namibia – No visas are required
Please double check with the relevant embassy in London before you travel. Chimhavira cannot be held responsible for any changes to these requirements that are beyond our control.
Items of interest:
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Total driving Distance: Approx 4,600 km (2860 miles)
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Diesel consumption based on two vehicles: 1,200 litres (265 UK gallons)
NOTE:
You will be travelling through malaria areas. Malaria prevention is a definite must!
AVOID LARIUM!!
Borders crossed:-
Beitbridge (SA – Zim)
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Kazungula (Zim – Bots)
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Ngoma Bridge (Bots – Nam)
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Mohembo Crossing (Nam – Bots)
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Martins Drift (Bots – SA)
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Johannesburg International Airport
Suggestions:
African kids love asking tourists for sweets and pens. If you have space in your suitcase bring a couple bags of both with you. The kids will smile and be happy; you will enjoy it for little cost. Old clothes are good for bargaining with adults for curios or local fruits etc.
14-day itinerary – South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia & Botswana
This 14 day itinerary will definitely excite the explorer in you. We take in the best of four countries, great wildlife and fantastic panoramic views. Not only will you look for the Big 5, you could also be flying over the Okavango Delta, or rafting grade 5 rapids…if this is not enough to get the adrenalin flowing then how jumping off the Victoria Falls bridge attached to an elastic band!!
We will sit around camp fires talking of our days experiences, sleep under a star studded African sky listening the music of the bush, preparing our minds for the following days activities which will be just as filled with adventure.
Duration |
14 days, 13 nights |
Departure |
Daily |
Comfort |
Roof top tents, national parks chalet facilities and bed & breakfast, if you prefer talk to us about other options |
Accommodation |
Roof tent on top of your Landrover |
Price |
Refer to our ‘Rates’ Tab |
Includes |
An accompanied self Drive Safari, two Landrover Defender’s, camping gear for 5 days, park entrance fees, fuel, unlimited kilometres, camp site pitches, road maps, trail information and border documents |
Transport |
Landrover Defender rental (included in the price of this trip), with camping equipment |
Excludes |
If applicable additional game drives, international flights, visas, overnight accommodation other than roof top tent, alcoholic beverages, restaurant meals, tips and curios. |
Drink |
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Drinking alcohol during the day and whilst driving is strictly forbidden. |
Day 1: Johannesburg to Numbi Gate (Kruger National Park) – Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
After arrival at Johannesburg airport, you have cleared immigration; pick up your luggage found your way through customs, I will be collecting you. We will go back to my place where you can take a shower and we will drive to the Numbi Gate, and it's time to spot wild animals.
The roads are in excellent condition and you'll encounter all kinds of different animals during your drive. Stop at one of the many camps or rest stops along the way to stretch out for a bit. Drive over paved and unpaved roads towards Pretoriuskop Rest camp. This is where you'll set up your roof tent on top of your Land Rover and spend the night with the sounds of the animals sending you off into a deep and dreamy sleep.
Total distance on Day 1 is approximately 358 km.
Day 2: Pretoriuskop Rest camp - North to Letaba Rest Camp
Now you’re in the middle of your Kruger itinerary. Wake up early to make the most of today; we’ll be travelling north towards Letaba Rest Camp enjoying the ever changing scenery in your Landy. You'll be driving over unpaved roads to your next accommodation: a small farm located in the middle of the bush.
You shouldn't have any problem spotting animals; the Kruger is known for the large number of animals roaming the land.
Total distance on Day 2 is approximately 246 km.
Day 3: Letaba Rest Camp through Messina - Esigodini (Zimbabwe – Falcon College)
We have purposely camped close to the Zimbabwean border, getting there early is a definite must. The Beitbridge border crossing is one of Africa’s busiest! After the border, the drive is relatively relaxing, we will be headed towards Falcon college, a private boarding school for boys, set in Matabeleland.
Tonight we will stay with in ‘Quiet Waters’.
Total distance on Day 3 is approximately 398 km
Day 4: Esigodini to Bulawayo
Today we will have a leisurely start and make our way to Bulawayo. You will be staying at ‘Khaya Pezulu’ which translated means house high up.
We will have a chance to visit the Bulawayo museum, well worth it. Other than that we will now have time to attend to any vehicle maintenance and relax around a pool with a couple beers.
Total distance on Day 4 is approximately 45 km.
Day 5: Bulawayo & Matopos National Park
Today we will have a chance to stock up on supplies, I will have to obtain police clearance to get into Botswana.
We will drive a short distance to Matopos National Park perhaps accompanied by a long-time resident of Bulawayo, who will give us a talk on Zimbabwean history with a focus on Matopos.
In Matopos you are sure to see white rhino on our game drive. We will get back to Bulawayo later in the evening for a hearty dinner at Chimhavira’s Bulawayo lodge.
Total distance on Day 5 is approximately 80 km.
Day 6: Bulawayo – Victoria Falls
Heading up still further north we will find our selves at Victoria falls which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Having made our way later in the day it would be ideal to relax on the banks of the mighty Zambezi having a sun downer listening to the hippo’s grunting and snorting close by, or better still why not enjoy a sun downer cruise.
What ever you decide, relax, take it easy and look forward to a good dinner and an action packed day tomorrow!
Total distance on Day 6 is approximately 440 km.
Day 7: Victoria Falls sites and activities
Spend today enjoying the many activities that Victoria Falls has to offer, from white water rafting, to bungi jumping, flying above the falls to walking with elephants, what ever you choose to do, guaranteed, you’ll be talking about this adventure for a very long time to come.
Speak to your safari leader who will be happy to suggest various activities and get you the best possible deals.
Day 8: Victoria Falls – Kalizo Camp
Today we drive to Kaliza Camp spot overlooking the Zambezi River. This camp site is breathtaking with 400m of Zambezi river for you to look over and if you are interested you can take a boat ride out with the owners Danny and Val.
Total distance on Day 8 is approximately 230 km.
Day 9: Kalizo Camp – Ngepi Camp
Ngepi Camp is a very different to any camp in this itinerary and won the “Best camp 2008” prize. The camp overlooks the Okavango and boasts the “Crocodile cage” swimming pool where you can relax, have a beer and wash the days dust off in the river.
Total distance on Day 9 is approximately 360 km.
Day 10: Ngepi Camp - Maun
We will spend most of the day on the road towards Maun and stay over in the Old Bridge Camp site. On arrival you have the opportunity to book a flight over the Delta for the following day.
Total distance on Day 10 is approximately 430 km
Day 11: Maun - Khumaga Wildlife Camp
Lying southeast of the Okavango Delta and surrounded by the Kalahari desert Makgadikgadi is technically not a single pan but many pans with sandy desert in between, the largest being the Sua (Sowa), Ntwetwe and Nxai Pans. The largest individual pan is about 1,900 sq mi (4,921.0 km2). A dry salty clay crust most of the year the pans are seasonally covered with water and grass, and are then a refuge for birds and animals in this very arid part of the world.
Total distance on Day 11 is approximately 310 km
Day 12: Khumunga Wildlife Camp –Deception Valley
The Central Kalahari NP has massive herds of Oryx and Springbok…these are not all on offer, you are likely to see Black-backed jackal, blue wildebeest and bat eared fox. The camp sites are very rustic and comprised of a bucket shower and a toilet…no fences and on reading the literature we you will be amazed to find that people entering this park can actually leave their vehicles but are encouraged not to venture more than 100 meters from their cares for safety reasons.
Total distance on Day 12 is approximately 169 km
Day 13: Central Kalahari National Park - Kwa Nokeng rest camp
Today we will be travelling towards the South African border and we will be stopping over at Martins Drift campsite. Martins Drift is an old mining town so if we have time we can go and have a look through the town.
Total distance on Day 13 is approximately 570 km
Day 14: Martins Drift – Johannesburg
Today is our last day and a long drive back to the South African Capital. We will have time for breakfast, pack away our camping equipment, when we are done you will take your roof tent down for last time and then we will drive the last leg of your itinerary to Johannesburg arriving early evening.
Chimhavira will book you into a guest house for the evening (at your own expense), where you can rest up before the next part of your journey. This evening your safari leader would like to accompany you to dinner.
Total distance on Day 14 is approximately 440 km