Jeff Mills Coastal Vacations Club Blog

This safari package, from go2africa.com, currently priced at ZAR 6730 or $905 per person, includes twenty days the best camping in South Africa –  from local attractions to wildlife. It includes three nights of hotel accomodations, and sixteen nights of camping;  and you will visit four of South Africa’s most popular national parks.  In order to make the most out of this trip, you should be prepared to help with the camping duties when asked!   This tour begins in Cape Town, at the southernmost tip of South Africa, where you can experience firsthand the culture of this famous city. 

After leaving Cape Town, your first night of camping will be at Lambert’s Bay. For those who are inexperienced at camping,  your guide will instruct you in the proper way to set up your tent!  During this evening you can go for walks along the river, go canoeing or on a cruise, or simply relax and absorb the tranquil atmosphere with camping in South Africa.

The first national part you will visit while camping in Africa is the Namib Naukluft National Park.  Here you will see one of the world’s oldest deserts, having existed for more than 130 million years, and also the world’s highest sand dunes.  This presents wonderful opportunities for photography and sight-seeing.  You can also climb the dune to witness a spectacular sunrise.

Next, you will have free time to explore the town of Swakomund, tucked between the sea and the desert, where you can enjoy a variety of local restaurants, deep-sea fishing, biking, and the beaches. 

At the Etosha National Park you can participate in three game drives;  this park contains lion, rhino, elephant and leopard.  Each drive, done in a 4×4, lasts for  approximately three hours. 

Next,  you will visit is the Waterberg Plateau National Park, which is known for its rock formations and is home to a number of endangered species.  Game drives are also available at this location;  or you may prefer to spend your time there maneuvering around the park on your own.

After spending a night on a private game farm at Gobabis, you will venture to the Okavango Delta.  While in the Delta, you will have a dug-out canoe for transportation and your own guide to assist you.  During your three-day stay in the Delta, you will experience very basic camping, canoe through lagoons and waterways, and view birds and wildlife on walks with your guide. 

Your next stop will be Chobe National Park.  While at this park you will camp on the Chobe River.  The Chobe National Park is home to large herds of elephant, as well as hippo, crocodile, and local game, which you can view in plenty during your guided river cruise.

Your final two days will be spent at Victoria Falls, enjoying the local scene as well as many choices of activities.  Victoria Falls, which is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, must be seen to be fully appreciated!

 

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