THE CAPRICORN SAFARI
24 days South Africa/ Botswana/ Zambia/ Malawi & Mozambique

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Chobe River Botswana - Victoria Falls - Lower Zambezi canoeing - South Luangwa -
Lake Malawi - Mount Mulanje - Tropical Beaches of Mozambique

THE HIGHLIGHTS: 5 African Countries; tribal life; the Makgadikgadi Pans and Chobe River in Botswana; 2 days in Victoria Falls; the thrill of canoeing the Zambezi River; game drives in South Luangwa National Park; camping on the shores of Lake Malawi; Mount Mulanje hike; the tropical beaches of Moçambique and the renowned Kruger National Park.

ITINERARY: TC TOUR CODE

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG - MARTIN’S DRIFT
We depart at 06h30 from the Randburg Towers, in Randburg, north of Johannesburg and travel via Ellisras to Martin’s Drift, near the Botswana border. (All meals).

DAY 2: MAGKADIKGADI PANS - BOTSWANA
We cross the border into Botswana and travel north via Francistown to Nata. The pans are dry most of the year, except during the rainy season (Dec-Mar). If accessible we will drive to the edge of the pans to experience the spectacular sunset. (All meals).

DAY 3: CHOBE RIVER - BOTSWANA
Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. In the evening we may see the herds of elephant drinking at the river during our afternoon cruise. (All meals).

DAY 4/5: VICTORIA FALLS/ LIVINGSTONE "MOSI-OA-TUNYA" - THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS
The Victoria Falls is without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa, where the waters of the mighty Zambezi River tumble down in continuous thunder. Days spent at leisure for optional excursions. (All meals excluding 1 dinner).

DAY 6: LOWER ZAMBEZI - ZAMBIA
We travel through Zambia to set up our camp on the banks of the Zambezi River at Lower Zambezi River Camp. Visit to a typical African village. (All meals).

DAY 7/8: ZAMBEZI CANOEING
We board our canoes for a 2-day excursion on the Zambezi River. Whilst paddling down with the gentle current of the river, we relax and enjoy the profound sense of peace and tranquillity. (All meals).

DAY 9: LUANGWA RIVER
We travel via the capital city of Lusaka and install our camp near the Luangwa River. (All meals).

DAY 10/11: SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
The ecologically unspoilt South Luangwa National Park is undoubtedly one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. The 9050km2 park has elephant, hippo, buffalo, and numerous species of antelope and predators. The birdlife is a birdwatcher’s delight. During the rainy season (Dec – Mar) the park may become inaccessible. (All meals).

DAY 12/13: LAKE MALAWI
The lake, with its crystal clear waters, sandy beaches and beautiful bays, is surrounded by high rugged peaks and mountains. We set up our camp on the lakeshore, swim, suntan and relax for two days. (All meals).

DAY 14/15: MOUNT MULANJE - MALAWI
An early start takes us to the impressive Mount Mulanje, which is one of the most impressive sights in Malawi. Unique forests of Mulanje cedar cover the slopes. We hike into the mountain, and return to our base camp in the late afternoon. (All meals).

DAY 16: CHICAMBA AREA - MOÇAMBIQUE
We cross the Zambezi at Tete and enter the scenic eastern highland mountains with their many scattered traditional African Villages. (All meals).

DAY 17/18: VILANCULOS - MOÇAMBIQUE
Our delightful campsite under the coconut palms near the wide deserted beaches, allows us to swim during the day in the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean. (All meals).

DAY 19/20: INHAMBANE - BARRA REEF - MOÇAMBIQUE
We cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way to Inhambane, one of Moçambique’s oldest and most charming towns with its picturesque dhows and market, before reaching the beautiful beaches of Barra. Our camp next to the azure ocean is set amid sand dunes and palm groves, and offers many optional excursions including diving and snorkelling. (All meals).

DAY 21: CASA LISA - MOÇAMBIQUE
The colourful and vibrant local markets, the social and economic hub of life in the towns and villages, provide the visitor with an insight into the richness of local culture. Our camp at Casa Lisa is situated north of Maputo. (All meals).

DAY 22/23: SAFARI IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We travel to the famous wildlife sanctuary of the Kruger National Park, one of the oldest game reserves in Africa, where we spend our time exploring on early morning and late afternoon game drives observing numerous species of animals and birds. We relax in camp during mid day. (All meals).

DAY 24: JOHANNESBURG
We return to the Randburg Towers, Johannesburg at +-16h00. (Breakfast and lunch).

This itinerary is flexible and will depend on the local conditions.

Participation safari
Accommodation: 23 nights camping.
Meals: All meals when camping except 1 dinner in Victoria Falls/ Livingstone.
Group Size: 8 - 16 participants.
Canoeing: We canoe between 25-30km, for a period of 5-7 hours per day, including a lunch break. No previous canoeing experience is necessary however participants must be fit and in good health.
Sleeping Bag Hire: €11 per week - must be booked in advance.
Transfers: Transfer in Johannesburg (+-€45 p/p) may be pre-booked.
Important: Not recommended for participants over 55 years.

Possible optional excursions (booked locally):

• White-water rafting, microlighting, bungi jumping and abseiling at Victoria Falls/ Livingstone.
• Dugout canoeing or fishing on Lake Malawi
• Scuba diving or snorkelling in Moçambique
• Night Game drives in South Luangwa or Kruger Park

Cost:
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