Before you do a trip like this i have to warn you that the excitement of doing a trip like this can be so intense that YOU, like myself will start packing your panniers at least 3 weeks before the trip.
My lounge, dinning room was scattered with those things you need to take and those items you not sure if you should take. You will receive the odd remark saying :”but its still 3 weeks away” “are you ever gonna tidy up this place.”what is that?” why are you taking that”. So yes, just agree with what everyone has to say and if you are doing a trip on your own. NEVER EVER TELL ANYONE YOU GOING ON YOUR OWN!! (are you crazy, what if you fall, is there cell reception bla bla bla and some more bla).

Anyway at the end of the day, with the weather being so hot, it was shorts, t shirts, a few pairs of Totti wonderbras-(underpants) cable ties, duck tape, puncture kit, rain coat and ur sorted.

Day 1.

I ended up leaving pretty late but no problem it was part of the plan, i drove to Robertson where i stayed over at some seriously good friends of mine who proceeded to introduce me to a drink i would class as weed killer known as WIT BLITZ. Enough of this stuff and your guaranteed to see white and all colour bits in the loo.. Part of my evening i was accompanied by a Wooden Giraffe. A lekker braai and all was good.
Day 2.
The next day was Robertson to Oudtshoorn.
I stopped of in Barry Dale at the Country Pumpkin where i had their famous Breakfast, specially designed for the biker crowd.
The country Pumpkin is a regular stop over for the Biker guys, a definite stop over if you go that way.
This route through to Oudtshoorn is well know as the Route 62 and you will eventually come to a stop over know as RONNIES SEX SHOP. another must see.

By now the heat was definitely getting to me so i pushed on to Oudtshoorn where my stop would be Buffelsdrift game Lodge. STUNNING SPOT But!!! the noise from the ducks, oh my word.. hectic!! they were discussing the stars and the moon and the colour of the water and im sure somewhere along the line they even chatted about the smell of my boots. They did not stop until the sun came up.

Day 3.
So im sure you can understand that the plan on this trip is to document as much of the route as possible. So i have the fancy helmet cam which i have now realized is no longer charging. Its 38C outside im sweating so much that the wind on my sweat is acting like one of those water cooled aircons, so the last thing i want to do is stop to take a picture with my other camera, that would be the end of the sweaty aircon, the decision is, i already have some footage of this area so i will go to George and look for a charger for my fancy video camera!!
On arrival in George i asked around for a camera shop and on entering these shops with my space age equipment, like they had never seen a biker before. Everyone took one look at my camera and said, what the hell is that!!!!???
So… its about 60 C outside 100 C INSIDE MY JACKET. Im sweating like a race horse, My back is killing me, i cant find a battery charger and suddenly my one leg feels short than the other?? My sole of my expensive BMW Boots that are meant to protect me in the event of a crash has decided it aint joining me for the rest of this trip. It decided bugger this, its hot out there im staying.. (Ma se PRAWN @#$%)!!! Im in the middle of this shopping center everyone is looking at me due to the fact that i look like some space age freak with an invisible shower on my head cause im sweating so much and im now doing the 5 foot 6 foot walk. So i pretend like nothing is wrong and as Johan Viljoen would say, A BOER MAAK A PLAN, HEY VRAE DIE ENGELS MAN. (in english: an Afrikaaner makes a plan, he asks an Englishman and being English clearly, NO PROBLEM PHFFF) To the Bike-DUCK TAPE-hide where no one can see me- FIX and we are back on the road and Bugger the battery charger.
From here its off to Tsitsikamma, things start to cool off big time in this area, your traveling along the coast most of the way and and its stunning, i have to admit i have done the trip so many times that i think i have lost that sense of just how beautiful it is but it is a must see.
You can stop off at a place called Old Nick for a bite to eat then continue, there is soooo much to do in this area. The activities are endless. Just Google Tsitsikamma see for yourself.
It was about here when my mind started to wonder what i was doing in the concrete jungle of cape town. It was also about now when i was reminded how lucky i was to be doing this trip. Most people wont ever experience this in a life time, here i was doing it as a JOB!
From Tsitsikamma its a short ride to Port Elizabeth and then Grahamstown.
Once again, stunning stretch… But here is where you see the difference in the different Provinces. Western Cape to Eastern Cape. Its two totally different worlds. the moment you leave PE its like going into Zimbabwe, there are warning signs about all the Pot holes and fences are gone so there is cattle all over the road so this clearly means you dont want to do this stretch at night.
I will say this, i dont know what it is about traveling through those areas where you have the “Big five” walking through town but for some reason it seems cool.
(BIG FIVE – DONKEY COWS GOATS PIGS DOGS)
Every couple of Kilometers there was a broken down car or bakkie, and the area was green as can be. Big trees-Lush..
Im now going getting closer to Grahamstown so i stop off at the welcome to Grahamstown sign and call to get directions for the accommodation, WHAT A PAAA LAVA. The lady does not drive so as a result she does not know which roads to take to get to the Hotel and there is obviously no one to assist. Anyway, i eventually get to the spot and its not what i was hoping for. In all honesty i got the feeling that this will be one of those spots where the sheets get washed once a week if u lucky. As a result i slept in my sleeping bag.
And to rub it in i was charged R40 to park in the drive way behind the little gate or i had to park my loaded bike in the street which in turn had few guys that would have appreciated my parking outside.
The shower window had one of those free for all see thru curtains so u can watch to your hearts delight from the outside.
Anyway next day R600 and R40 i got out of there as quick as possible.

Day 4.
The route now takes me towards Fort Beaufort to Alice to Hogsback and this is another gorgeous spot, i could quite easily move there. Gorgeous green and in the mountains.
I stopped at Butterflies Bistro for lunch and then continued thru on a dirt road which took me to Queens town and Mackays neck pass, Lady Frere. Amazing… (dirt road was really nice and well maintained)
UNTIL OUTSIDE QUEENS TOWN!!!!!!!!!!

I got HAMMERED BY THE RAIN AND THE HALE, Hale the size of golf Balls.
I found a buss stop where i was surrounded by some of the locals who were trying to avoid any concussion from the Hale.
An hour or so later i was back on the road in the rain and making my way as quick as i could to the next stop so as not to ride in the dark.
The next town was Barkley East – Lady Grey and really from here i pushed like crazy to get to the border.
Just stopping where i had planned, sleeping over the pushing on. At this point it was about crossing the border and getting into Zim
My last night in RSA i stayed at the Elephant Inn and i must say i have stayed there plenty of times and really enjoyed it, But sadly it is now run down.
Its was another case of me sleeping in my sleeping bag.

Make sure you fill up your tank in RSA!!!!! Zim does not have a fuel problem anymore but as you go into zim you will find the fuel prices differ from station to station..
Next day i was at the border and thats where you need to be warned!!! Beitbridge border post is classed as the worst border post i have crossed, i try to avoid it at all cost but i was a must a this point.
The amount of criminals roaming that border trying to take u for a joy ride or trying to steal from u is amazing.
If anyone ever tries to help you with the paper work dont dont dont trust them. YOU DO NOT NEED A CLEARING AGENT TO HELP YOU GET YOUR VEHICLE THOUGH THE BORDER. You must just be patient and wait in the ques.

Its hot, it stinks and the customes guys dont give a shit!!! It really is a disgrace.

But anyway once u are thru the border the country side will amaze you.
You really are in Africa now.
ONCE AGAIN!!! You do NOT want to drive at night. I can almost guarantee you that you will hit and donkey, cow, pig, Local or all 4 at one go. So no ridding at night!!!!

From the border my first top was Matobo Hills, from the main rd its dirt road for about 5 to 10km, it had rained quite alot so it was pretty slippery at the but fun. On arrival the staff were fantastic.
due to the time i arrived and it being out of season i was the only one there but never the less they fed me and i had a great sleep.
There isnt much to do there, you can go for hike up the mountain and game drives, there is also a pool.
But in all it really is beautiful. Must stay!!

Next day was Sikumi.
Another stunning spot. Its only about +-3 km of very easy dirt.
On arrival you will more than likely be welcomed by Jenny or her husband, (sorry cant remember his name)
The lodges are all on stilts, the set up is stunning, the food amazing, naturally you need to try the Sadza and Nyama, this is the traditional meal for zim.
They also do the games drive and have the pool to splash around in. it can get very hot there.
The game drives are always full of animal life, you will get to see everything.

Next day was Vic falls.

“Ride From Coast to Desert.”

 The Cape Town to Windhoek Namibia Tour takes you from the cultural capital of Southern Africa to the arid vastness of the Namibian desert.

Tour Info:

Namibia hosts the famous skeleton coast route that has captured the imagination of Adventure Bikers worldwide.

Included:

• BMW F650GS (upgrades available)
• Up Market Accommodation
• Breakfast & Dinner
• Entrance/Toll Fees
• Qualified Guide/Tour Leader (local)
• Support Van, trailer
• Full Mobile workshop
• Spare Bike
• Luggage Transport
• Transfers
• BMW Insurance

Excluded:

• Flights
• Travel/Medical Insurance
• Helmets/Riding Gear
• Optional Excursions/Activities
• Insurance Excess
• Fuel/Oil For Bikes

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Cape Town

The first day is meet and greet with the staff and bike assignment from the BMW Centre.  After we have checked you into your hotel, freshened up and ready to explore we will meet up for a ride out to the beautiful Camps Bay. We will take you to our favourite local watering hole where we will enjoy a sundowner while soaking in the culture around. From here we will either ride back through to the Waterfront where you can join us at yet another world famous pub Ferrymans,  or go out on the town and experience some of the South African night life.

Day 2: Cape Town Tour – 200km

 Our second day in Cape Town we will ride out and do a day tour of this beautiful area. Starting off from the V&A Waterfront we ride the coastal route past the famous Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. We then take the exciting winding road to Hout Bay. Soon after leaving the quaint fishing village we approach the start of the awesome Chapman’s Peak pass where you ride the coastline with incredible rock formations on your left and a sheer 100 metre drop to the open ocean on your right. Our destination is the Cape Point nature reserve where the two oceans are said to meet. We stop here for refreshments and a chance to capture the incredible view. Our path then takes us along the False Bay coastline to Boulders Beach,  the home of the worlds biggest Jackass penguin colony. Our final stretch takes us back to the mother city, past Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. We still have time to visit the Groot Constantia Wine Estate or the world renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Day 3: Cape Town – Tulbagh 304km

After a hearty breakfast we set off from Cape Town to the picturesque town of Paarl in the heart of the Cape winelands. A pretty little town known for its world-class wines, Paarl is known as the birthplace of the Afrikaans language and a monument has been erected to the home grown language.  From Paarl we wind our way through the wine farms towards Wellington,  another world class wine growing region. From there, we’ll be making our way to Tulbagh via the exhilarating Bain’s Kloof Pass. Tulbagh is full of great examples of the traditional Cape Dutch style buildings. It is interesting to note that in 1969 this town was completely destroyed by an earthquake. The city fathers in their wisdom insisted that all buildings in Church Street were to be restored to their original glory.

Day 4: Tulbagh – Calvinia 352km

 Today’s ride takes us through the southern most mountains of the Cederberg range. After breakfast we’ll take the backroads from Ceres on gravel to reach Clanwilliam where we will take a short break. Our next stop is the quaint village of Wuppertal, a mission station in the heart of the mountains. Our next run will the Botterkloof Pass in the direction of Calvinia where we’ll be spending the evening. Calvinia at the foot of the Hantam Mountains is the gateway to Namaqualand. We’ll stay in Calvinia for the night.

Day 5: Calvinia – Upington 560km

 From Calvinia we ride through through Namaqualand famed for the carpets of flowers in season. This is a beautiful semi-desert region, dotted with massive outcrops of granite boulders. Springtime in Namaqualand is from August to September. This is when the usually barren landscape transforms with wild spring flowers that pave the plains with vibrant colour. The Orange River, which borders neighboring Namibia, will be our next stop. We leave Calvinia, and just before we get to Upington we’ll take a detour to visit Augrabies Falls, which is close to the Namibian border. We will overnight in Upington.

Day 6: Upington – Fishriver Canyon 400km

After breakfast we leave Upington and press on towards Namibia, riding via Grünau to the Fish River Canyon. We are now in the Kalahari, a semi-desert area in the south west of Namibia. Our destination for the evening is the Lodge at the Fish River Canyon. With its depth of up to 550 metres, the Fish River Canyon itself is the second largest canyon in the world, following the Grand Canyon in America. This awesome gorge winds 160km through the fissured Koubis massif all the way down to Ai-Ais.

Day 7: Fishriver Canon – Aus 336km

Today’s trail will follow the Orange River through the Richtersveld National Park. This barren desolate landscape has a certain magic of its own that needs to be seen to be appreciated!! Later in the day we’ll change to follow a northerly direction to reach Rosh-Pinnah, an old mining district. We’ll reach Aus early evening where we’ll overnight.

Day 8: Aus – Lüderitz – Aus 240km

The West Coast road will take us to to the seaside town of Luderitz. This village survives off Guano islands and the export of seafood. Delicious crustaceans thrive in the shallow offshore reefs. We will explore the eerie ghost town of Kohlmanskop. Diamond fever drew hundreds of expectant miners for the mineral rich deposits and a town sprang up. Sadly the deposits soon ran out and the buildings were deserted. The desert now slowly reclaims them as it’s own. Some say you can still hear the dejected moans & groans from the miners!!  Intact it is just the wind through the empty buildings that plays tricks with ones hearing. In the late afternoon we’ll head back to Aus to enjoy the sunset.

Day 9: Aus – Sossusvlei 352km

 Today we continue on our journey up north. This amazing landscape seems endless. The fabled dunes shimmer as the tricks of light create endless mirages. One of the highlights will be a visit to the Duwisib Castle in the middle of nowhere. We’ll arrive at the Lodge early afternoon to “dust off” and slake our thirst at the bar.

Day 10: Sossusvlei

An early start is needed in order to catch the “Golden Hour” as the sunrise paints the desert dunes with dawn’s first light. We will park off the bikes and switch to 4×4’s for a game drive through Sossusvlei’s game reserve. We will have our breakfast in the park. No trip to Sossusvlei would be complete without climbing the notorious Dune 45. We will return to the lodge for lunch. We’ll spend two nights at the lodge so there will be time to explore and enjoy the activities on offer.

Day 11: Sossusvlei – Swakopmund 384km

Taking the gravel option to make our way to Swakopmund,  we arrive and head straight for the Brauhaus. The German influence in the once colonized patch of Africa is obvious. While Swartkopmund is fun we will also have the chance to do a run along the coast to Walvis Bay where another host of activities await. There is an awesome boat trip where up close and personal trips are done to show the marine life.  The seals actually jump aboard the boat and introduce themselves!! There is quad biking in the dunes as well as paragliding and skydiving to name a few.

Day 12: Swakopmund

Today we give you a chance to do whatever activities have eluded you yesterday, or perhaps you just want to sit at the edge of the ocean and sink a few pints of Africa’s best??  The nearby Skeleton Coast and Henties Bay is a worthwhile run to do for great seafood.

Day 13: Swakomund – Windhoek 304km

Our last day has arrived!!!! We plan to arrive in Windhoek around lunchtime. No trip to Windhoek would be complete without a trip to Joe’s Beer house. Tonight we will meet up and celebrate our African odyssey in great African tradition!!!

Day 14: Departure from Windhoek

As most flights leave Windhoek from lunch time on,  you will have time to “bend the ear” of your tour leader to find out more about our African Adventure Bike rides…..next time why not look at doing Cape Town up via Lesotho, through Zimbabwe and into Botswana? We know you will have enjoyed this run and as a repeat client you are pre-qualified to receive a repeat client discount!!!

January 2012 is our target to get the tours running, but if you want to get in on the action already and get a pre-booked tour at an awesome price, contact us now.

The other thing we have in the pipeline is interactivity, we know what you really want is the ability to send that shot of you being chased by a wild dog while riding through Chobe Reserve to all your friends on Facebook. Not too worry, we have a forum and gallery in the works that will be launched soon for you to have a play with.

We look forward to meeting you all soon on our trips and will be back on the blog sooner than later.

African Adventure Bike Tours runs tours from Cape Town South Africa through to the Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls. We do this because the Zimbabwean side has a far better view of the Falls year round. Flame of Africa Holidays specialise in African holidays and therefore can customise tours according to the clients needs. Apart from setting up your bike tour, additional excursions can be arranged, for example, a few days on the Zambezi river aboard the beautiful Zambezi Queen  or a why not try one of the riverfront lodges in and around the Chobe National Park. Whatever your needs, we can meet and hopefully exceed them. Another main point of difference is that we can offer tours throughout Africa, we work with a number of hand-picked tried and tested companies who offer incredible tours.

Discover Africa “African Style”.

Every great adventure has to start somewhere, so why not start yours in the site of one of the seven natural wonders of the natural world. Cape Town has been the doorway to the African interior for hundreds of years and there is something special knowing you are walking in the footsteps of some of the worlds greatest adventurers.

Tour Info:

Discover Africa the African way, starting from the cultural hot spot of the dark continent Cape Town through to the majestic Victoria Falls via the beautiful garden route. There is no other place on earth that can offer such diversity, coupled with adventure and space. This tour offers you the ability to have a sundowner overlooking the two oceans meet to jumping off a bridge into gorge with only a bungee cord attached. Whether you looking for adventure, excitement, culture or space, look no further. We pack more than the Big 5 into this tour, we pack an “adventure of a lifetime.”

Included:

• BMW F650GS (upgrades available)
• Up Market Accommodation
• Breakfast & Dinner
• Qualified Guide/Tour Leader (local)
• Support Van, trailer
• Full Mobile workshop
• Spare Bike
• Luggage Transport
• Transfers
• BMW Insurance

Excluded:

• Flights
• Travel/Medical Insurance
• Helmets/Riding Gear
• Optional Excursions/Activities
• Insurance Excess
• Fuel/Oil For Bikes

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Cape Town

Our first day we have the  necessary”meet and greet “with the team from the BMW Centre.  After checking you into your hotel, you will be ready to explore Cape Town’s famous Camps Bay beach where the “see & be seen” crowd hang out. We will take you to our favourite local watering hole where we will enjoy a sundowner while soaking in the sights & sounds from all around. From there we will ride back through to the Waterfront where you can join us at yet another world famous pub, Ferrymans at the V&A Waterfront, or go out on the town and experience some of the South African night life.

Day 2: Cape Town Tour – 200km
Our second day in Cape Town we will ride out and do a day tour of this beautiful area, starting off from the V&A Waterfront we ride the coastal route past the famous Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. We then take the exciting winding road to Hout Bay. Soon after leaving the quaint fishing village  we approach the start of the awesome Chapman’s Peak pass where you ride the coastline with incredible rock formations on your left and a sheer 100 metre drop to the open ocean on your right. Our destination is the Cape Point nature reserve where the two oceans are said to meet. We stop here for  refreshments and a chance to capture the incredible view. Our path then takes us along the False Bay coastline to Boulders Beach the home of the worlds biggest Jackass penguin colony. Our final stretch takes us back to the mother city, past Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. We still have time to visit the Groot Constantia Wine Estate or the world renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Day 3: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn 517km

The Cape Town to Oudtshoorn run is the start of our tour . We take you through some of the most incredible countryside where every corner has something to offer and the twists & turns en route are sure to thrill.

Day 4: Oudtshoorn Activities

Oudtshoorn has a variety of activities to offer including the world famous Cango Caves. We set  out of for the Cango Caves first thing in the morning to discover a hidden world, this is followed by a visit to an ostrich farm and finally a sundowner game drive.

Day 5: Oudtshoorn – Grahamstown Via Tsitsikama 525km

 Today’s ride takes us through an enchanting section of Africa. It is here that the wild ocean waves pound the rugged landscape known as Tsitsikamma. Besides being an incredibly beautiful coastal ride with it’s meandering curves, the scenery winds its way close to the Indian Ocean breakers pounding the rocky shores.  The 180m high cliffs and ever green fynbos rolling down the slopes to the sea creates a lush carpet. Ancient rivers have carved their own paths to the oceans creating incredible rocky ravines, which adds to the mystical feeling of this incredible place. This is one of the  many highlights along the route and we are sure you will enjoy every minute of it. There is even a chance to stop off at the Storms river bridge to do the worlds highest bunji jump!!! Once we get to Grahamstown we have our sundowners at the comfortable lodge and share a few stories around the bar that night.

Day 6: Grahamstown – Lady Grey 470km

 Today’s ride takes us away from the coast and into the African interior. We will begin to ride through national parks and old mining towns that have hundreds of fascinating years of history to absorb. Lady Grey itself is located in a valley just below the Wittberg mountain range. Although a small town it is rich in artistic value with a number of  interesting sandstone outcrops and fossil beds. A great photographic spot for the riders with artistic flair.

Day 7: Lady Grey – Bergville 520km

 Bergville is our destination of choice today. Bergville itself has quite a historic significance as an inland trade port. Situated near the beautiful drakensberg mountains, it is equidistant to Johannesburg and Durban which gave it the status of the gateway to the Northern Drakensberg. Home to the oldest surviving blockhouse in the Kwazulu-Natal area, Bergville has had an interesting military history. The locals will be happy to tell their tales over a drink that evening at the lodge of choice.

Day 8: Bergville – Tzaneen 800km

 Today is the longest stretch of our route, an 800km run through the city of Johannesburg, the capital Pretoria and on towards Tzaneen. This is wide open countryside and dry bushland. The scenery starts taking on the African interior that you would expect as we go up north.

Day 9: Tzaneen  - Matopos Bulawayo 650km

After leaving Tzaneen we head north for the Zimbabwean border post known as Beitbridge.  The countryside on our way will be a vast scrubland interspaced with magnificent Baobab trees which look like God planted them upside down in a fit of rage.  By using pre-appointed customs clearing people we hope to make the crossing as stress free as possible.  Keep in mind that this is Africa and after all it is for adventure that you came and trust us a border crossing in Africa can be an adventure in its own right!!!!  Our scheduled stop tonight is at the incredible Matopos National Park.  Matopos is world renowned as having the largest concentration of raptors per square kilometer on earth.  It is also worthy to note that it is here that one of the greatest colonialists of all time, Cecil John Rhodes, chose to be buried.  A trip to the Matopos is never complete without a visit to his grave site.  Dotted in and among the impressive balancing rocks there are massive well preserved examples of ancient stone age art.  This is a breeding sanctuary for white rhino and your chances are good to be able to get up close and personal with these prehistoric beasts.

Day 10: Matopos Bulawayo – Hwange National Park 440km

After an early breakfast we continue our trip north via the city of Bulawayo to the wildlife haven of Hwange National Park.  This is a true big 5 national park with no frills.  For those adventurous enough, we sure there are a number of you, an arrangement can be made to do a walking safari.  There is no better way to view the big 5 up close than to be on foot.  Man vs beast at its very best.  Tonight we sit at our lodge of choice not in a conventional dining room but al fresco around a fire.

Day 11: Victoria Falls Activities Day

We leave Hwange to the south and continue our adventure up north knowing full well that the adventure capital of the world is in our sights.  With the best grade 5 pool and drop white water rafting in the world.  the opportunity to walk with lions, ride elephants, abseil down the 111 meter face of the basalt gorge, the list is endless.  Each day will give you the opportunity of combining a great adventure activity with the opportunity of an outride to an area of interest where you can meet the local community one on one and see a lifestyle that has not changed for hundreds of years.

Day 12: Victoria Falls Activities Day

A few days in the Victoria Falls area will show you that there just is not enough time to explore this spot and a return trip in the future will be needed!!

Keep in mind that each day there will be a planned “out ride” and this will be optional so if the thought of white water rafting appeals more than a visit to a typical African village then it will be your call….the trip is yours to enjoy!!

Today perhaps you can try your hand at catching the worlds most powerful fresh water fighting fish. This beast whose Latin name translates to striped water dog is the notorious Zambezi Tiger fish!! With rows of needle sharp teeth and massive fins for its body size it is hooking into it is like like trying to hang on to a VW beetle fitted with a V8!!!

This evening why not jump aboard a sunset cruise and watch the sun sink into the Zambezi river while downing a Zambezi Lager beer? After the cruise,  dinner at the Boma restaurant is always fun. All diners are provided with their own African drum and the 600 seater restaurant is soon heaving to the beat of the drum master calling the beats and the thunderous response of merry diners following suite. At the buffet you will find unusual culinary delights like Crocodile tail kebabs, Mopane worms in peanut butter, Warthog steaks and Impala stew!!!

Day 13: Victoria Falls – Chobe Botswana 90km

We sadly turn our back on the adventure capital of the world and head for another unique adventure right on our doorstep.  Just 90 kilometers west takes us to the Chobe river.  The Chobe National Park is home to the greatest concentration of elephants in the world numbering in excess of 100 000.  Here you will have the opportunity of doing a river safari which will give you the chance to see more wildlife density per kilometer of river of any stretch of water in the world…..  including the Amazon!!

Day 14: Zambezi River Cruise – Rest Day

Sadly our African Odyssey has drawn to a close…it is now time to reflect over the last 14 days and start to “plot & Plan” when & how to get back here to experience other exciting sections of the African Continent. Why not think of doing your next trip along the West coast of Africa, up thru Namibia where the desert landscape will blow your mind?  Chat to our tour leader and get him to show you what it all about. The only repeats are Vic Falls and Cape Town….everything in between is totally different and we know that Vic Falls and Cape Town are well worth another visit!!