Drifters Adventure Tours is a South African based tour operator established in 1983. Offering adventure safari tours throughout Southern and East Africa to small groups of international travellers who want to experience Africa in a unique way.
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SOUTH AFRICA • BOTSWANA • NAMIBIA • ZIMBABWE ESWATINI • KENYA • TANZANIA • UGANDA
COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATED TOURS ADVENTURE CAMPING TOURS • TAILOR MADE BOTSWANA SAFARIS LODGE COLLECTION
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UGANDA
VEHICLE & GUIDE INFORMATION...........................................................................5 DEPARTURE POINTS................................................................................................ 16
Murchison Falls
KENYA
Victoria Nile
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES...............................................................................17 CAMPING GEAR INFORMATION............................................................................34 BOOKING CONDITIONS & GENERAL INFO.........................................................35 ACCOMMODATED TOURS KRUGER PARK | 5 Day KRUGER Safari .............................................................. 6 SOUTH AFRICA | 18 Day Eco Explorer.............................................................8 BOTSWANA | 16 Day WILDLIFE Safari..............................................................10 CAPE TOWN VIA VIC FALLS TO JHB | 24 Day ADVENTURE Safari............12 NAMIBIA | 11 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI...............................................................14 BOTSWANA | MAUN LODGE...................................................................................32 BOTSWANA | PRIVATE TAILOR MADE SAFARIS.................................................33 CAMPING TOURS BOTSWANA | 16 DAY WILDLIFE SAFARI.............................................................20 CAPE TOWN VIA VIC FALLS TO JHB | 24 Day ADVENTURE Safari............22 CAPE TOWN TO VIC FALLS LITE | 19 Day ADVENTURE Safari....................24 NAMIBIA | 11 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI...............................................................26 UGANDA | 13 DAY WILDLIFE EXPLORER.............................................................28 KENYA/TANZANIA | 12 DAY WILDLIFE SAFARI................................................30
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lake Nai vasha
Entebbe
Masai Mara
Lake Mburo National Park
Bwindi National Park
Nairobi
Serengeti
Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
TANZANIA
MALAWI
MOZAMBIQUE
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Etosha Nat. Park Nam ibia Swakopmund Sossusvlei Namutoni Desert Camp Windhoek NAMIBIA brandberg NAMUTONI Khorixas etosha national park Fish River Canyon Windhoek KHAMA Maun OKAVANGO DELTA Central Kalahari
ZIMBABWE
Victoria Falls
Chobe
Moremi
Hwange
Nata
MATOBO
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Kruger National Park
BuSH LODGE
Inhambane
BOTSWANA
ESWATINI
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Johannesburg
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WHAT DRIFTERS Offers You
OUR HERITAGE Established in 1983, Drifters has gone from strength to strength to become the leaders in adventure travel throughout southern and East Africa. Our packages are renowned for including far more than others on offer, and our vast infrastructure of Drifters owned vehicles, boats, canoes, adventure equipment and other resources mean that clients are able to enjoy the best of Africa without added expense. OUR PRODUCT All of our tours are inclined toward the interesting and often unique fauna and flora of Africa and for this reason we often leave the beaten track to explore remote areas where little or no familiar infrastructure exists. In these areas we generally camp, but all equipment is supplied, and no previous experience is necessary. All that you need to bring along is a sense of adventure and the clothes you will wear. (For the camping tours you also need to bring your sleeping bag!) When we enter built-up areas where facilities exist, we use lodges, tented units or small hotels. Drifters tours are based on twin shared accommodation; however we do not charge a single supplement for individual bookings. OUR CLIENTS We target adventure-minded people, who through their own active participation in the tours get maximum enjoyment. Our clients are normally down-to-earth people from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe, who by choice have selected an adventure safari in order to enjoy the maximum experience. If you really wish to spend your time on an African safari with a small international group, and you relish the thought of an environmentally educative and adventurous experience where ‘Roughing in and Loving it’ is the order of the day, then Drifters is your only choice. ITINERARIES The day by day descriptions published in this brochure or on the website are intended as a guideline only. Adventure travel by nature is unpredictable and weather patterns, game migrations, road conditions, travelling times and a multitude of other factors associated with travel in Africa may necessitate itinerary changes that ultimately are for the client’s benefit. An open and flexible approach, a willingness to participate in the day to day of the tour procedures and an awareness of the elements are essential in order to get the most out of your tour experience.
The Original GREEN COMPANY Drifters has a proud history of conservation that spans over 4 decades. Our approach to running tours in a safe and sustainable manner is green to the core with numerous projects launched over the years that not only benefit the environment and local communities but also our guests on tour giving them a unique and sustainable experience. Since inception we have invested in the environment and local communities rebuilding nature areas that were once on the verge of destruction and thus ensuring that the local communities benifit from the proceeds of tourism. Our involvement with nature areas like the Drakensberg, Namibia, our Maun Lodge in Botswana and the Lodges in Balule adjacent to Kruger Park are shining examples of years of rehabilitation and investment to turn these properties into thriving nature areas filled with indigenous plant and animal species. Our efforts do not stop at rehabilitating nature areas but expand to the local communities that live in the areas we visit and work. By employing only local guides from Southern Africa for our scheduled groups tours is just the beginning. Throughout our tour routes we employ local people that live in the vicinity ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. All of our Drifters staff have the opportunity to improve and advance their skill level through a study support program in place for them. Caring for the environment to ensure that future generations are able to travel with us and have the same experience we offer now is part of the essence of Drifters and remains a focus point for everyone on the team. Visiting sensitive nature areas is part of our experience and our guides ensure that we offer a fantastic experience but one that is controlled and has no damaging effect on the environment. Avoiding single use plastic wherever possible and the active promotion of safe and sustainable water use are two key aspects. Travelling through developing counties where limited facilities exist for good waste management our guides make a point of leaving no negative footprint in each campsite. One of the oldest adventure tour companies in South Africa our approach to a sustainable future and the implementation of sustainable practices has been the focus since 1983. It remains one of the core values for the company and its employees driven to a greener future for all. Our affiliation to numerous governing bodies in Southern Africa that control and regulate the tourism industry is a stamp of approval for the practices implemented.
PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN ADVENTURE TRAVEL SINCE 1983
FULLY INCLUSIVE TOURS
2 QUALIFIED & KNOWLEDGEABLE FULL-TIME, ON TOUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF
EXCELLENT BACKUP FACILITIES IN ALL AREAS OF OPERATION
A FLEET OF CUSTOM- BUILT, STATE-OF-THE-ART SAFARI VEHICLES
SMALL GROUPS OF INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURE TRAVELLERS
WIDE SELECTION OF CAMPING AND ACCOMMODATED TOURS
ONLY OUR TRUCKS OFFER GUESTS THE COMFORT OF A BUILT IN KITCHEN
OUR MEMBERSHIPS
TOURS FOR EVERY HOLIDAY BUDGET RANGING FROM 5 TO 24 DAYS
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REGULAR DEPARTURES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
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Vehicles & Guides
Drifters has a fleet of custom built Safari Trucks that are all purpose built to travel through Africa. The trucks all have forward facing seats that ensure a comfortable ride and loads of leg room. The seats are also adjustable should you wish to have an afternoon siesta. The large windows on the side and the windscreen ensure that everybody in the truck has a clear view of the surrounding area which means you will not miss anything on the road or not have a view of the animals on game drives. ADVENTURE SAFARI TRUCK
Refreshingly cool fridge and freezer facilities & a 400ℓ clean drinking water tank.
Custom-built fully functional masterchef kitchen.
USB charging ports to recharge your batteries on the go.
Massive windows offering unparalleled views for nature and scenic photography.
Individual client lockers easy access for clients.
Forward facing reclining seats for maximum comfort.
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OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE A client safe to store away valuables, such as passports and moneybags, while out on activities.
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Individual travel bag behind each seat for small items.
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2 Qualified professional staff on every tour.
Long range fuel tanks.
Maps provided for client use & library of reference books and guide manuals.
Mobile toilet and shower facilities.
Storage compartments for all our tents, chairs, camp beds & spare parts. PA System for easy communication between the guide and clients as well as to play music on longer drives.
Ample space and storage for a comfortable ride throughout Southern and East Africa.
The trucks are also equipped with individual lockers for guests to store their bags and belongings while on tour. The locker dimensions are 400mm x 600mm x 900mm which means guests can easily fit a backpack or barrel bag in the locker. The trucks also offer convenient overhead storage for smaller day packs.
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“ALL VEHICLES ARE DESIGNED TO REFLECT OUR DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN THE SAFARI INDUSTRY.”
RELIABLE
SAFE & SECURE
PRACTICAL
COMFORTABLE
4X4 TRUCK For the Drifters Uganda 13 day camping tour we make use of a 4x4 truck similar to our standard truck, but specifically designed and adapted to suit rough and rugged terrain. These vehicles are fully equipped, ensuring maximum client comfort during your tour. “EQUIPPED FOR MAXIMUM CLIENT COMFORT.”
The Scheduled Botswana Tours and the Botswana Private Safaris make use of exclusive custom built Drifters Land Cruisers, which are perfectly suited to effortlessly explore the natural wilderness of Botswana like you’ve never seen it before. These land cruisers have been fully equipped with all the necessary equipment needed to withstand the rugged terrain Botswana has to offer. LAND CRUISER “BOTSWANA LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE.”
GUIDES All Drifters guides are qualified, full-time professionals, registered with the Field Guide Association of Southern Africa and South African Tourism. All our guides have completed an advanced defensive driving course to equip them with the necessary skills to drive on the roads of Africa, as well as being qualified and proficient in first aid. All guides are specifically registered and licensed in order to provide you with an informative, safe, and enjoyable experience whatever your choice of safari. “OUR GUIDES ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PASSIONATE.”
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ACCOMMODATED
Park Kruger 5 DAY KRUGER SAFARI JOHANNESBURG TO JOHANNESBURG 4 NIGHTS LODGE
This tour departs from Johannesburg every Sunday.
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• Historical towns • Private game reserve • Exclusive bush lodge • ‘Big 5’ game exploring • Open vehicle game drive • Night game drive • Panorama Route drive • Blyde River Canyon • 3 Rondawels • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • God’s Window • Kruger National Park INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
The Mpumalanga area is one of great contrast, bordered in the west by the towering escarpment, with lush indigenous forests, crystal-clear streams and plunging waterfalls, and then falling away into the flat Lowveld bushveld, home to one of the richest diversities of fauna and flora in the world. Well known private reserves and the renowned Kruger National Park are located in this area. We spend time, both in Kruger National Park, and on our own private reserve, which is unfenced to Kruger Park. Being privately owned, we have the freedom to conduct open vehicle game drives and night drives on our property. DAY 1: JHB - BUSH LODGE • Scenic drive down to the Lowveld region • Private game reserve accommodation DAY 2: BUSH LODGE • Exclusive private reserve • Morning and afternoon guided experience in ‘Big 5’ area DAY 3: PANORAMA ROUTE - HAZYVIEW • Blyde River Canyon • God’s Window • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • 3 Rondavels DAY 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK • Southern section of Kruger National Park • Full day game drive DAY 5: JOHANNESBURG • Scenic drive back to Johannesburg
DEPARTURES This tour departs from Johannesburg every Sunday.
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AIRPORT DROP OFF On the last day of tour the guide will make a short stop at O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) in order for guests that have evening flights to leave the tour. Please note: Drifters cannot guarantee a specific time of arrival at the airport and will not take any responsibility for delays on the road. Should guests need to fly back on the last day, the flights must be evening departures. IMPORTANT INFORMATION This tour is fully accommodated and all linen and towels are supplied. Seasonal malaria precautions may be advisable and are locally obtainable. Game varies, so we also place importance on some of the interesting smaller aspects of the bush. It can get very hot so suitable precautions against sunburn should be taken. Our price includes all transport, food, coffee, tea, accommodation, game drives, entry fees and permits, group equipment and two Drifters crew. A valid passport is required by everyone. This tour will remain in South Africa and it is the client’s responsibility to ensure they have the appropriate visas required for this trip. The price does not include alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, curios, tips and meals whilst in transit to and from Johannesburg. Before departure, clients will be required to enter into an agreement pertaining to our booking conditions and general information. Clients are required to have their own comprehensive personal travel insurance.
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Africa South 18 DAY ECO EXPLORER JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN 17 NIGHTS LODGE
BOTSWANA
BUSH LODGE
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
NAMIBIA
HAZYVIEW
ESWATINI
JOHANNESBURG
ST LUCIA
DRAKENSBERG
SOUTH AFRICA
DURBAN
GRAHAMSTOWN
WILD COAST
CAPE TOWN
KNYSNA
CAPE AGULHAS
This tour departs from Johannesburg every Tuesday.
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SOUTH AFRICA - 18 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN
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DAY 14: NELSON MANDELA BAY • Mountain Zebra National Park • Addo Elephant National Park • Beach promenade DAY 15: GARDEN ROUTE - KNYSNA • Tsitsikamma National Park • Coastal hike DAY 16: SOUTHERN TIP OF AFRICA • Cape Agulhas • Waenhuiskrans cave • Southern tip of Africa DAY 17 - 18: CAPE TOWN • Scenic drive through Cape Town • Coastal roads • Bettys Bay penguin colony
• ‘Big 5’ animal viewing • Guided open vehicle game drives • Kruger National Park • Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland) • Isimangaliso Wetland Park • Royal Natal Park - Tugela Gorge walk • “Barrier of Spears” - Drakensberg Mountains • Wild Coast - coastal hike to “Hole In The Wall” • Mountain Zebra Park • Addo Elephant National Park • Tsitsikamma National Park • Pristine beaches • Garden Route - fauna and flora delight - penguins • Cape Agulhas (Southern most tip of the Africa) • Cape Town • African culture INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Drakensberg horse ride • Historic Robben Island (Nelson Mandela) OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES DEPARTURES This tour departs from Johannesburg every Tuesday.
Our aim is to show off the unique natural and cultural diversity of what is often referred to as “A World in One Country”. Virtually the size of Europe, with over 3000 kilometers of unspoiled coastline, climatic zones ranging from searing hot deserts to cool crisp 3400m mountains - South Africa lives up to this reputation. Proudly boasting a multitude of fascinating ecosystems harbouring an infinite variety of fauna and flora as well as an equally amazing range of people and cultures - from the original Bushman to the most Western of ways, this truly is an unmatched destination. We visit the highlights, but also wander off of the beaten track to indulge in the great outdoors and to show off an array of South Africa’s hidden gems and lesser known attractions. Overnight stops are at comfortable lodges or hotels, all are in truly unique surroundings - whether in pristine reserves, high in the mountains or on a remote beach, each is carefully chosen to show off a different aspect of this captivating destination. The tour is enjoyed by those with a flexible attitude and adventurous mentality. DAY 1: JHB - KRUGER BUSH LODGE • Scenic drive down to the Lowveld region • Private game reserve accommodation DAY 2: KRUGER BUSH LODGE • Exclusive private reserve • Morning and afternoon guided experience in ‘Big 5’ area DAY 3: PANORAMA ROUTE - HAZYVIEW • Blyde River Canyon • 3 Rondavels • Pilgrim’s Rest • Scenic drive to Hazyview DAY 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK • Visit to the southern section of Kruger National Park • Full day extensive game drive DAY 5: eSWATINI • Border crossing into eSwatini • Scenic drive through eSwatini DAY 6 - 7: ST LUCIA • Scenic drive through eSwatini • iSimangaliso Wetland Park • Town of St Lucia DAY 8 – 9: DRAKENSBERG • Majestic Drakensberg Mountains • Tugela Gorge hike DAY 10: SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG • Scenic drive through Southern Drakensberg • Local farm stay DAY 11 – 12: WILD COAST • Scenic drive to the Wild Coast • Private beach • Hike along the coast to iconic Hole in the Wall DAY 13: WILD COAST - CRADOCK • Scenic drive in Eastern Cape • Historic town of Cradock • History tour
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION This tour is fully accommodated and all linen and towels are supplied. Clients will do a fair amount of walking, so a small daypack is advisable. Being reasonably fit will add to your enjoyment. Seasonal malaria precautions may be necessary and can be purchased locally. A valid passport is required by everyone. The tour will visit South Africa and eSwatini. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure they have the appropriate visas required for this trip, to all the countries we visit. Some nationalities may need to obtain visas before departure as they cannot always be obtained on arrival. The price includes all transport, accommodation, meals as per the itinerary, tea and coffee at the lodges, group equipment, permits, entry fees and two Drifters crew. The price does not include alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, meals where stipulated, curios, tips and optional excursions. Before departure, clients will be required to enter into an agreement and indemnity pertaining to our booking conditions and general information. It is compulsory for clients to have their own comprehensive personal travel insurance.
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SOUTH AFRICA - 18 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN
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16 DAY WILDLIFE SAFARI JOHANNESBURG TO VICTORIA FALLS / JOHANNESBURG 15 NIGHTS LODGE | CABIN | CANVAS Botswana
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This tour departs from Johannesburg on selected Tuesdays.
Shorter tour options available. • 9 DAY MAUN TO MAUN • 12 DAY MAUN TO VICTORIA FALLS • 13 DAY JOHANNESBURG TO VICTORIA FALLS
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• Okavango Delta flight • Okavango mokoro excursion • Delta walks • National Parks (Moremi/Savuti - 5 days) • Extensive open-vehicle game drives • Wild remote serviced camping • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans • Chobe River boat cruise • Chobe National Park • Victoria Falls National Park entry fee • Hwange National Park • Rhino tracking on foot • Matobo National Park • White water rafting • Bungee jumping • Scenic flight – Okavango Delta • Zambezi River sunset cruise OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES DEPARTURES This tour departs from Johannesburg on selected Tuesdays. INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS See pages 17 - 19 for prices. IMPORTANT INFORMATION This trip is an accommodated tour and linen/ towels will be supplied on all nights. PLEASE NOTE: During our time in the national parks ( Days 5, 6, 7, 8 ) Drifters staff will set up mobile camps at unfenced sites, using spacious tents, camp beds, full linen, mobile showers, mobile toilets, etc, and meals will be prepared by staff on an open campfire. This will allow us to experience the premium areas of the national parks and to enjoy a pure wilderness experience in relative comfort. Accommodation may vary from tour to tour, depending on availability, but clients will enjoy the same standard of accommodation on all tours. A valid passport is required by everyone. The tour will visit South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that they have the appropriate visas required for this trip, for all the countries we visit. Some nationalities might need to obtain visas before departure as they might not be obtainable at the border. Seasonal malaria precautions are necessary and are locally obtainable. A barrel bag or backpack is best suited for this trip (suitcases might not fit into the luggage space provided). An extra day bag or camera bag is advised. Spending money will be required for restaurant meals, drinks, visas, tips, curios, airport transfers, and any other optional excursions. (A Zimbabwe airport tax of US$30-00 is payable by those flying out on day 15 - subject to change.) Our price includes all meals as specified, coffee, tea, juice at breakfast, transport, two Drifters crew, mokoro hire, accommodation, group equipment, permits and park entrance fees. Our price does not include restaurant meals where stipulated, visas, tips, curios, optional excursions, alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, airport tax, airport transfers and airfares. Before departure clients will be required to enter into an agreement pertaining to our booking conditions and general information, as elaborated on our website and in our brochure. Clients are required to have their own comprehensive personal travel insurance.
DAY 11: KASANE - VICTORIA FALLS • Chobe National Park • Extensive boat cruise on the Chobe River DAY 12: VICTORIA FALLS • Victoria Falls National Park • Entry fee for viewing the Falls • Adventure capital of Zimbabwe • Town of Victoria Falls DAY 13: HWANGE • Hwange • Game drive within the Park DAY 14: BULAWAYO – MATOBO • Matobo National Park • Rhino tracking on foot DAY 15: LIMPOPO • Border crossing into Botswana • Scenic drive • Short guided walk DAY 16: JOHANNESBURG • Border crossing into South Africa • Scenic Drive through SA back to Johannesburg
The casual visitor to Botswana could be excused for seeing the country as kilometre upon kilometre of flat, desolate scrubland with little or no surface water. But on closer inspection, coupled with local knowledge, a whole new world will manifest itself, and what is arguably Africa’s finest wildlife destination will be revealed. Botswana is a country the size of France, with over a quarter of its land set aside exclusively for nature conservation. Our tour will take us through the vast Kalahari plains. We then venture further north, into the magnificent Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland river delta, which spills water from the faraway mountains of Angola into the vast plain of the Makgadikgadi, creating a unique wildlife paradise. We explore the world renowned game areas in fully equipped, open 4x4 vehicles, our route following the age old game migration tracks, depending on the season. We enjoy a game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River, in Chobe National Park, and finally we visit “The Smoke that Thunders” - Victoria Falls. Clients may opt to fly out from Victoria Falls or to complete the journey back to Johannesburg, travelling southwards overland. This tour offers the adventure traveller, the photographer, the birdwatcher and the naturalist the ultimate natural paradise. DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – KHAMA • Scenic drive through northwest South Africa • Kalahari Desert DAY 2: MAUN • Boteti River Sunset DAY 3 - 4: OKAVANGO DELTA • Flight into the Delta • Experience the natural beauty of the Okavango Delta • Guided walk in the Delta led by local Motswana guides • Mokoro trip • Sunset boat trip DAY 5 - 8: FLEXIBLE GAME RESERVE SCHEDULE (5 DAYS IN NATIONAL PARKS) • Flight into Khwai • The beauty of Moremi / Savuti / Khwai • Daily 4x4 open vehicle game drives • 4 nights Private non-fenced campsite/s • Extensive first-hand game viewing experience • Explore the heart of National Geographic’s photography region DAY 9 – MAUN • Game drive • Visit to the town of Maun
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DAY 10: MAKGADIKGADI PANS • Walking tour to the local Village • Visit to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans • Elephant Sands waterhole
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ZAMBIA
Johannesburg CapeTown to 24 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI CAPE TOWN TO JOHANNESBURG VIA VICTORIA FALLS 23 NIGHTS LODGE / CABIN / TENTED UNITS
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
VICTORIA FALLS
ZIMBABWE
HWANGE
Brandberg
SWAKOP- MUND
MATOBO
MAUN
BOTSWANA NAMIBIA
SOSSUS- VLEI
FISH RIVER CANYON
DESERT LODGE
JOHANNESBURG
ORANGE RIVER
SOUTH AFRICA
CAPE TOWN
This tour starts in Cape Town on selected Thursdays.
Shorter tour options available. • 10 DAY CAPE TOWN TO SWAKOPMUND • 18 DAY CAPE TOWN TO MAUN • 21 DAYS CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS
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DAY 11: BRANDBERG • Visit to Cape Cross • Visit the resident seal colony • Brandberg White Lady Bushman Painting walk DAY 12 - 13: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK • Visiting the Etosha National Park • Full-day game drive DAY 14: CAPRIVI • Scenic drive through Namibia • Camp next to the Kavango River • Unique swimming experience DAY 15 - 16: OKAVANGO DELTA • Border crossing into Botswana • Experience the majestic Okavango Delta • Guided walk in the Delta led by local Motswana guides • Mokoro trip DAY 17: MAUN • Private tented lodge on the banks of the Boteti River • Boteti river sunsets • Wi-Fi DAY 18: MAKGADIKGADI PANS • Relaxed morning • Village walk • Visit to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans • Elephant sands waterhole DAY 19: KASANE – VICTORIA FALLS • Chobe National Park • Extensive boat cruise on the Chobe River DAY 20: VICTORIA FALLS • Victoria Falls entry fee • Victoria Falls National Park • Adventure capital of Zimbabwe • Town of Victoria Falls DAY 21: HWANGE • Hwange • Game drive within the park DAY 22: BULAWAYO – MATOBO • Matobo National Park • Rhino tracking on foot DAY 23: LIMPOPO • Border crossing into Botswana • Scenic drive • Short guided walk DAY 24: JOHANNESBURG • Border crossing into South Africa • Scenic Drive through SA back to Johannesburg SCAN FOR DETAILED ITINERARY IN SELECTED LANGUAGES & DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
• Table Mountain Hike • Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point • Orange River canoe trip • Dune climbing • Namib Desert • Desert night drive • 4x4 trip to Sossusvlei & Deadvlei • Etosha National Park • Okavango Delta • Chobe National Park boat cruise • Victoria Falls National Park entry fee included • Hwange National Park • Rhino tracking on foot • Matobo National Park INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Game flight – Okavango Delta • Quad biking • Bungee jumping • White water rafting • Sky diving • Marine wildlife boat trip OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES DEPARTURES This tour starts in Cape Town on selected Thursdays. See pages 17 - 19 for prices. IMPORTANT INFORMATION This trip is an accommodated tour and linen will be supplied on all nights. Accommodation may vary from tour to tour, depending on availability, but Drifters will offer the same standard on all tours. A valid passport is required by everyone. The tour will visit South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that they have the appropriate visas required for this trip, for all the countries we visit. Some nationalities may need to obtain visas before departure as they may not be obtainable at the border. This tour is an adventure and it covers vast distances. Seasonal malaria precautions are advised, and are locally obtainable. During winter the temperature can drop very low at night, and clients should be prepared for this. Our price includes transport, meals as stipulated, coffee, tea, fruit juice at breakfast, two Drifters crew, group equipment, accommodation, permits and park entry fees, and Victoria Falls entry fee. The price does not include alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, tips, curios and optional extras. Before departure clients will be required to enter into an agreement pertaining to our booking conditions and general information. Clients are required to have their own comprehensive personal travel insurance.
This epic tour visits a host of highlights in no fewer than four southern African countries. Africa is huge, and we will have to drive quite a long way, often on rough roads, but our specially designed safari vehicle is up to the task. Each day will bring something new and exciting. Starting in Cape Town, we will visit the Cape of Good Hope and hike Table Mountain. We will canoe on the Orange River, a life-giving miracle in the arid dryness of the Richtersveld. In Namibia we will walk on the some of the world’s highest sand dunes, fall in love with quaint Swakopmund, and explore the wild places of Etosha National Park. Botswana invites us to glide through reed channels in the Okavango Delta, an emerald gem in the vast dry expanse of the Kalahari Desert, and game view by boat in Chobe National Park. In Zimbabwe we will be captivated by the raw power of Victoria Falls while we have the chance to test our nerves in Africa’s adventure playground. An open vehicle game drive in Hwange National Park gives us yet another chance to get close to Africa’s wildlife, and tracking rhinos on foot in Matobo will thrill and humble us all at the same time. Returning to Botswana we have a last chance to sit around a fire, taking in the night sounds and heady scents of the bush, before heading to Africa’s richest city, the cultural melting pot of Johannesburg. DAY 1 - 2: CAPE TOWN • Table Mountain hike • Cape Point National Park • Cape of Good Hope • Scenic coastal roads • Hout Bay • Victoria and Alfred Waterfront DAY 3: NAMAQUALAND WEST COAST • Scenic drive through Namaqualand DAY 4 - 5: ORANGE RIVER • Orange River • Orange River canoe experience DAY 6: FISH RIVER CANYON - NAMIB • Fish River Canyon • Scenic drive through desert region • Private desert game reserve DAY 7: NAMIB DESERT • Morning desert walk • Afternoon desert drive / night drive DAY 8: SOSSUSVLEI • Dune climbing • Sossusvlei region • Picturesque Deadvlei • 4x4 transfer into Sossusvlei Desert • Sesriem Canyon DAY 9: DUNES - SWAKOPMUND • Scenic drive through the desert • Kuiseb Canyon • Namib-Naukluft National Park DAY 10: SWAKOPMUND • Adventure capital of Namibia • Coastal town of Swakopmund
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CAPE TOWN TO JHB VIA VIC FALLS - 24 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI CAPE TOWN TO JOHANNESBURG
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ACCOMMODATED
1 NIGHT HOTEL | 9 NIGHTS LODGE NWa mi lidb i a 11 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI WINDHOEK TO WINDHOEK
brandberg
SPITZKOPPE
WINDHOEK
Sossusvlei
Desert Camp
This tour starts and ends in Windhoek and runs every second week.
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• Windhoek city tour • Private Namib Desert reserve • Open-vehicle game drive • Desert walk • Desert night drive • 4x4 trip to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei dunes • Sesriem Canyon • Walvis Bay • Swakopmund • Skeleton Coast • Cape Cross seal colony • Brandberg • Spitzkoppe • Etosha National Park • Damaraland • Quad biking • Dune boarding • Skydiving • Marine wildlife boat trip OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
Namibia: Africa’s adventure playground. The land of unrelenting sun, where the ground appears to beg the heavens for rain and the vast landscapes stretch uninterrupted for hundreds of kilometres, without signs of human intervention. Living deserts, where one gazes in wonder and amazement at the displays of changing natural colours, and at the animals and plants that somehow survive in this seemingly harsh environment. This tour covers all of the popular highlights, but also includes many “off the beaten track” destinations, seldom visited by mainstream tourism. Flexibility, a willingness to participate, an awareness of the elements, and a desire for unlimited adventure, are essential in order to best absorb all this tour has to offer. DAY 1: WINDHOEK • Windhoek city tour DAY 2: NAMIB DESERT RESERVE • Private desert camp • Private desert reserve DAY 3: DESERT RESERVE • Afternoon open vehicle desert drive • Morning desert walk • Private desert reserve DAY 4: SOSSUSVLEI DUNES • Sesriem Canyon • Sossusvlei • Pictcuresque Deadvlei • 4x4 transfer into these areas • Dune climbing DAY 5 - 6: SWAKOPMUND • Scenic drive through Namib-Naukluft National Park • Coastal town of Swakopmund DAY 7: SKELETON COAST – SPITZKOPPE • Cape Cross seal colony DAY 8: BRANDBURG • Brandberg White Lady Bushman Painting walk DAY 9 - 10: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK • 2 days within the park • Scenic drive through Damaraland • Extensive game viewing opportunities • Waterhole viewing points DAY 11: WINDHOEK • Scenic drive to Windhoek
DEPARTURES This tour starts and ends in Windhoek and runs every second week.
See pages 17 - 19 for prices.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION This is an adventure tour, and as such involves a certain amount of walking - a small daypack is advisable. Seasonable malaria precautions are advisable and are locally obtainable. During winter the night-time temperatures can fall below zero Celsius, and during summer the daytime temperatures can reach the forties – please be prepared. Most major currencies can be exchanged on arrival in Windhoek and at other centres, but banking hours do apply. Credit cards are generally accepted. Visa info - A valid passport is required by everyone. The tour will visit Namibia and it is the client’s responsibility to ensure they have the appropriate visas required for this trip. Some nationalities may need to obtain visas before departure as they may not be obtainable on arrival. Our price includes transport, food, coffee, tea and fruit juice at breakfast, two Drifters crew, group equipment, permits and park entry fees. The price does not include alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, tips, curios and optional extras. Before departure, clients will be required to enter into an agreement pertaining to our booking conditions and general information. Clients are required to have their own comprehensive personal travel insurance.
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DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL POINTS Drifters Tours
DRIFTERS TOURS ALWAYS CONVENIENTLY START FROM A SET DEPARTURE POINT WHERE GUESTS CAN MEET THEIR GUIDE AND SPEND THE NIGHT BEFORE THE START OF A TOUR
South Africa
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cape town The Harbour Bridge Hotel, located at Dockrail Road, Foreshore is a vibey hotel on the beachfront and ideally situated for access to all major attractions in the city. With comfortable en- suite rooms this is the perfect stop-over for a few nights. Airport transfers are available on request. A canal boat service to the Waterfront runs regularly from alongside the Hotel which serves as the departure point for: • 24 Day Cape Town – Victoria Falls – JHB Camping Tour • 24 Day Cape Town – Victoria Falls – JHB Accommodated Tour • 19 Day Cape Town - Victoria Falls - Lite The Harbour Bridge Hotel, serves as the end point for • 18 Day South Africa Tour
Botswana: The 5 Day Botswana Serviced Camping Experience starts in Maun. Airport transfers can be booked in advance. Namibia: The Namibia tour starts and ends in the Capital of Windhoek. Comfortable accommodation can be booked through Drifters for your stay before and after the tour. Airport transfers can also be booked in advance. Kenya: The departure and end point for the 12 Day Kenya / Tanzania tour is in the bustling city of Nairobi. Comfortable accommodation can be booked through Drifters for your stay before and after the tour. Uganda: The Uganda tour departs from Entebbe just outside the Capital of Kampala. Comfortable accommodation can be booked through Drifters for your stay before and the tour. The Uganda tour ends in Jinja where accommodation can be booked through Drifters to extend your stay after the tour. Airport transfers can also be booked in advance.
johannesburg: The Signature Lux Hotel, 135 West Street, Sandton, is a beautiful small hotel ideally situated a stone throw from a major shopping center and makes the ideal stop-over before starting or finishing your holiday. With close proximity to shops, restaurants, banks, cinemas, highways and public transport. Accommodation is in twin-bedded rooms, all en-suite and serves as the departure point for the: • 18 Day South Africa Tour • 5 Day Kruger Park Tour • 16 Day Botswana Accommodated Tour • 16 Day Botswana Camping Tour The Signature Lux Hotel also serves as our end tour arrival point for • 5 Day Kruger Park Tour • 16 Day Botswana Accommodated & Camping Tour • 24 Day Cape Town - Victoria Falls - Johannesburg Accommodated & Camping Tours Airport to Hotel Departs - 08h00 Departs - 10h00 Departs - 12h00 Departs - 14h00 Departs - 17h00 Departs - 20h00 Hotel to Airport Departs - 07h00 Departs - 09h00 Departs - 11h00 Departs - 13h00 Departs - 15h00 Departs - 19h00 airport SHUTTle times
Airport to Hotel Departs - 08h00 Departs - 10h00 Departs - 12h00 Departs - 14h00 Departs - 17h00 Departs - 20h00 Hotel to Airport Departs - 07h00 Departs - 09h00 Departs - 11h00 Departs - 13h00 Departs - 15h00 Departs - 19h00 airport SHUTTle times
For those arriving or departing from Johannesburg, why not consider catching the Gautrain from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton station (journey is about 15 mins) The journey is direct and involves no change of trains. The Sandton Gautrain station is situated a mere 5 minute walk to the Signature Lux Hotel situated at 135 West Street Sandton. For details on train fares, schedules and operating hours please visit www.gautrain.co.za
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PRICES PRICES ARE QUOTED IN EURO Departure
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KRUGER PARK PG 06 5 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI JOHANNESBURG TO JOHANNESBURG
785 Euro
ACCOMMODATED
785 Euro
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/5-day-kruger- park-tour-2
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM JOHANNESBURG EVERY SUNDAY
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SOUTH AFRICA PG 08 18 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN
2 495 Euro
ACCOMMODATED
2 495 Euro
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/18-day- south-africa-tour-2
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM JOHANNESBURG EVERY TUESDAY
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BOTSWANA PG 10 16 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI JOHANNESBURG TO JOHANNESBURG
3 195 Euro
ACCOMMODATED Shorter tour options available.
3 195 Euro
https://www.drifters.co.za/tours- and-lodges/16-day-botswana- accommodated-tour-2
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM JOHANNESBURG ON SELECTED TUESDAYS
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CAPE TOWN TO JHB VIA VIC FALLS PG 12 | 24 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI CAPE TOWN TO JOHANNESBURG
4 195 Euro
ACCOMMODATED Shorter tour options available.
4 195 Euro
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/24-day-cape- town-to-johannesburg-via- victoria-falls-tour-2
THIS TOUR STARTS IN CAPE TOWN ON SELECTED THURSDAYS
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NAMIBIA PG 14 11 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI WINDHOEK TO WINDHOEK
4 195 Euro
ACCOMMODATED
4 195 Euro
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/11-day- namibia-tour-2
THIS TOUR STARTS AND ENDS IN WINDHOEK AND RUNS EVERY SECOND WEEK
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BOTSWANA PG 20 16 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI JOHANNESBURG TO JOHANNESBURG
2 465 Euro
CAMPING Shorter tour options available.
2 465 Euro
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/16-day- botswana-tour-2
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM JOHANNESBURG EVERY SATURDAY
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CAPE TOWN TO JHB VIA VIC FALLS PG 22 | 24 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI CAPE TOWN TO JOHANNESBURG
2 895 Euro
CAMPING Shorter tour options available.
2 895 Euro
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/24-day-cape- town-via-victoria-falls-to-jhb- camping-2
THIS TOUR STARTS IN CAPE TOWN EVERY SATURDAY
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CAPE TOWN TO VIC FALLS LITE PG 24 | 19 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS
2 895 Euro
CAMPING
2 895 Euro
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/19-day-cape- town-to-victoria-falls-camping/
THIS TOUR STARTS IN CAPE TOWN ON SELECTED MONDAYS
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NAMIBIA PG 26 11 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI WINDHOEK TO WINDHOEK
575 Euro PPS
CAMPING
1 494 Euro
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/11-day- namibia-tour-2
THIS TOUR STARTS AND ENDS IN WINDHOEK AND RUNS EVERY SECOND WEEK
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UGANDA PG 28 13 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI ENTEBBE TO ENTEBBE
ACCOMMODATION UPGRADE
2 215 Euro + Gorilla Permit USD $725* subject to change without notice
CAMPING
CAMPING
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/13-day- uganda-tour-2
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM ENTEBBE ON SELECTED SUNDAYS
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KENYA & TANZANIA PG 30 12 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI NAIROBI TO NAIROBI
320 Euro PPS
ACCOMMODATION UPGRADE
CAMPING
2 565 Euro
CAMPING
https://www.drifters.co.za/ tours-and-lodges/12-day- kenya-tanzania-tour-2
THIS TOUR STARTS IN NAIROBI EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
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Botswana
60 Euro
BOTSWANA PG 32
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CAMPING PP SHARING B&B
MAUN LODGE ACCOMMODATION 10 RIVER VIEW EN-SUITE TENTED UNITS LIMITED SELF DRIVE CAMPING SITES ALSO AVAILABLE
CAMPING SINGLE B&B
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BOTSWANA PG 33
Contact us for your Private Tailor Made Safari to the national parks of Botswana (Moremi, Savuti, Makgadikgadi Pans, Central Kalahari).
PRIVATE SAFARIS
These fully guided tours are aimed at small groups and are booked on request.
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16 DAY WILDLIFE SAFARI JOHANNESBURG TO VICTORIA FALLS / JOHANNESBURG 2 NIGHTS LODGE | 5 NIGHTS CANVAS 8 NIGHTS CAMPING Botswana CAMPING
HWANGE
MATOBO
KHAMA
This tour departs from Johannesburg every Saturday.
Shorter tour options available. • 9 DAY MAUN TO MAUN • 12 DAY MAUN TO VICTORIA FALLS • 13 DAY JOHANNESBURG TO VICTORIA FALLS
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DAY 11: CHOBE RIVER VICTORIA FALLS • Chobe National Park • Extensive boat cruise on the Chobe River DAY 12: VICTORIA FALLS • Victoria Falls National Park • Entry fee for viewing the Falls • Adventure capital of Zimbabwe • Town of Victoria Falls DAY 13: HWANGE • Hwange Game Reserve • Game drive within the Park DAY 14: BULAWAYO – MATOBO • Matobo National Park • Rhino tracking on foot DAY 15: LIMPOPO • Border crossing into Botswana • Scenic drive • Short guided walk DAY 16: JOHANNESBURG • Border crossing into South Africa • Scenic drive through SA back to Johannesburg
• Okavango Delta • Okavango mokoro excursion • Delta walks • National parks (Moremi/ Savuti/Khwai - 5 days) • Extensive open-vehicle game drives • Wild remote camping • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans • Chobe River boat cruise • Chobe National Park • Victoria Falls National Park entry fee INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • White water rafting • Bungee jumping • Scenic flight - Okavango Delta • Zambezi River sunset cruise OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
The casual visitor to Botswana could be excused for seeing the country as kilometre upon kilometre of flat, desolate scrubland with little or no surface water. But on closer inspection, coupled with local knowledge, a whole new world will manifest itself, and what is arguably Africa’s finest wildlife destination will be revealed. Botswana is a country the size of France, with over a quarter of its land set aside exclusively for nature conservation. Our tour will take us through the vast Kalahari plains. We then venture further north, into the magnificent Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland river delta, which spills water from the faraway mountains of Angola into the vast plain of the Makgadikgadi, creating a unique wildlife paradise. We explore the world renowned Game Areas in fully equipped, open 4x4 vehicles, our route following the age old game migration tracks, depending on the season. We enjoy a game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River, in Chobe National Park, and finally we visit “The Smoke that Thunders” - Victoria Falls. Clients may opt to fly out from Victoria Falls or Maun or to complete the journey back to Johannesburg, travelling southwards overland. This tour offers the adventure traveller, the photographer, the birdwatcher and the naturalist the ultimate natural paradise. DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – KHAMA • Scenic drive through north-west South Africa • Kalahari Desert DAY 2: MAUN • Boteti River sunset DAY 3 - 4: OKAVANGO DELTA • Experience the natural beauty of the Okavango Delta • Guided walk in the Delta led by local Motswana guides • Mokoro trip • Sunset boat trip DAY 5: OKAVANGO – MAUN DAY 6 - 9: FLEXIBLE GAME RESERVE SCHEDULE (5 DAYS IN NATIONAL PARKS) • The beauty of Moremi / Savuti / Khwai • Daily 4x4 open vehicle game drives • 4 nights private non-fenced campsite/s • Extensive first-hand game viewing experience • Explore the heart of National Geographic’s photography region DAY 10: MAKGADIKGADI PANS • Walking tour to the local village • Visit to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans • Camping on the pans under the stars • Star-gazing (weather permitting)
DEPARTURES This tour departs from
Johannesburg every Saturday. See pages 17 - 19 for prices.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION A sleeping bag, towel and pillow are required for this tour. Seasonal malaria precautions are necessary and are locally obtainable. A barrel bag or backpack is best suited for this trip (suitcases may not fit into the space provided). An extra day bag or camera bag is advised. Spending money will be required for the restaurant meals, drinks, visas, tips, curios, airport transfers, and any other optional excursions. (Zimbabwe airport tax US$30-00 for those flying out - subject to change.) A valid passport is required by everyone. The tour will visit South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure they have the appropriate visas required for this trip, for all the countries we visit. Some nationalities may need to obtain visas before departure as they may not be obtainable at the border. Remember, help us to help you by participating and by keeping an open mind. Our price includes all food as specified, coffee, tea, juice at breakfast, transport, two Drifters crew, mokoro hire, accommodation, group equipment, permits and park entrance fees. Our price does not include restaurant meals where stipulated, visas, tips, curios, optional excursions, alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, airport tax, airport transfers and airfares. Before departure clients will be required to enter into an agreement pertaining to our booking conditions and general information as defined on our website and in our brochure. Clients are required to have their own comprehensive personal travel and medical insurance.
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