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African Insight Northbound 2008
6 days Johannesburg to Livingstone
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Watch a baby elephant at bath time in Chobe, Enjoy a leisurely fish-eagle cruise, Experience the power of Victoria Falls
Short of time but want to see the best game park in South Africa, visit Botswana's beautiful Chobe National Park and marvel at Africa's most famous sight, the mighty Victoria Falls? Then this short overland tour is ideal for you. Spot the Big Five in Kruger, be charmed by the elephants of Chobe and search for the best perspective of Victoria Falls on this six-day tour of the highlights of Southern Africa.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Participation camping (5 nts)
Transportation: Overland truck, boat, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Overland
Group Size: Maximum of 24 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $20 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Days 1-2 | Johannesburg/Kruger National Park | Set off from Johannesburg and travel through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Mpumalanga Region. Continue on to the famed Kruger National Park, a massive 24,000 sq km in size, to spend time spotting the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos. Some 500 species of bird also inhabit the park and the flat bush and savannah is home to heaps of other interesting African animals such as impalas, hyenas and warthogs so keep your eyes wide open. There's also a chance to take a safari after dark to catch sight of nocturnal predators staking out their suppers. | | Days 3-5 | Chobe National Park | Leaving South Africa behind, travel across the vast grasslands of Botswana to Chobe National Park, where an estimated 120,000 elephants reside. The lush plains and forests of the reserve support a remarkable density of game. Hippos and crocodiles keep cool in muddy swamps and a leisurely cruise along the river is a good way to get near them. Look out for powerful fish eagles, the vibrant plumage of kingfishers as well as baby elephants having a bath. | | Day 6 | Victoria Falls/Livingstone | Go wild in Livingstone, Zambia's adventure sports capital and the gateway to the raging waters of Victoria Falls. Named Mosi-oa-Tunya by locals, meaning 'the smoke that thunders', this incredible waterfall is a must-see. At the height of rainy season the spray from the falls rises an impressive 120 m into the air. For a different perspective, there is an option to take in an exhilarating aerial view from a helicopter, charter plane or micro-light. |
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time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices
at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December
2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full.
For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The
itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable
from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates
and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All
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significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you
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cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by
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