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Sossusvlei Scenic Flight

Flying over the world famous Namib Desert a Sossusvlei Scenic Flight is one of the most popular activities to do when visiting Swakopmund.

Over the Kuiseb River bed and on towards Sesriem and the Sesriem Canyon to the highest shifting sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei.

From Sossusvlei we fly over the Diamond Restricted Area and cross the coastline where we’ll see colonies of Cape Fur Seals, flocks of flamingos and wrecks of famous ships like the passenger liner ‘Eduard Bohlen’ lying 250 meters from the shore.

The Sossusvlei Scenic Flight is weather dependant.

Why do the Sossusvlei Scenic Flight?

The famous Namib Desert boasts the highest shifting sand dunes in the world 'Birds eye view' with a Sossusvlei Scenic Flight

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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

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GBP 2395
Tour Length 16 Weeks

The ancient overland route from Cairo to Cape Town is the ultimate in Trans Africa Expeditions! The Giza Pyramids to Table Mountain and everything in between! This is REAL overland travel at its best!

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Cape to Vic and Mozambique

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ZAR 25095
Tour Length 5 Weeks

This experience covers everything from culture, landscapes, game viewing, adventure and beaches. The 'all in one' awesome Southern Africa trip!

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Cape to Vic Falls Photography Tour

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GBP 1375
Tour Length 21 Days

This adventure is for those who want to experience the wildlife and spectacular landscapes in Southern Africa from a photographers perspective.

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Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

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ZAR 12995
Tour Length 6 Weeks

The Ultimate Adventure! 8 countries with all their highlights, 'different-from-your-own' cultures, wildest wildlife and stunning scenery. Come and see for yourself what Africa has to offer!

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Cape Town to Victoria Falls

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ZAR 6495
Tour Length 21 Days

Our most popular route! Why? Watch the sun go down over the dunes, spot the Big Five at the Okavango Delta, raft the mighty Zambezi in Victoria Falls, sky dive, game viewing and local cultures - do we need to say more?

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Complete Desert and Delta

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EUR 1885
Tour Length 21 Days

This tour combines all the highlights of Namibia, Etosha, the Namib Desert and Spitzkoppe with the Okavango Delta and the famous Victoria Falls.

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Complete Trans Africa Expedition

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GBP 3950
Tour Length 30 Weeks

Covering west, central, south and east Africa, this Trans is a trip of a lifetime. Bugs and mud and deserts and jungle... if this trip does not cover all the best of 'real' overland travel then what does?!

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Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

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ZAR 11695
Tour Length 5 Weeks

Explore the magical continent of Africa in just over 5 weeks. 8 countries where you can spot game in one of the many game parks, chat with the friendly local tribes or just enjoy this exciting journey!

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Discover South West Africa

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ZAR 6495
Tour Length 21 Days

Our best-seller! This tour encompasses game spotting, interaction with local tribes, exhilarating adventure sports and tranquil scenery. Come and try it out for yourself!

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East Africa to Southern Africa

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GBP 1090
Tour Length 8 Weeks

Journey from coast to coast with this adventure from Eastern to Southern Africa. Enjoy highlights like Zanzibar, Lake Malawi, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and the Namib Desert!

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Eastern Trans Africa Expedition

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GBP 2395
Tour Length 16 Weeks

REAL overland travel at its best! If you want air conditioning, hot showers every night and a cook then this expedition is not for you.

Expect to get "stuck in" on this trip that covers the major sights between Cape Town and Cairo both on and off the beaten track. A true ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

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Grand Explorer

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GBP 1475
Tour Length 11 Weeks

Explore Africa while trekking with mountain gorillas, swimming with dolphins and walking with lions.Enjoy the beaches of East Africa and the adrenalin of Southern Africa with river rafting, sky diving or quad biking.

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Livingstone to Windhoek

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EUR 1425
Tour Length 15 Days

From Livingstone, travel through the Caprivi to the highlights of Namibia. Etosha National Park, Swakopmund and the Namib Dunes (to name a few) will leave you with a hunger for more!

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Nairobi to Cape Town

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ZAR 12995
Tour Length 6 Weeks

This overland expedition takes you from the bustling East African markets to Malawi friendly locals, then onto some adrenaline sports in Vic Falls, ending it off at the majestic Table Mountain!

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Nairobi to Cape Town Epic

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ZAR 18195
Tour Length 8 Weeks

Game spotting, meeting local tribes, relaxing on beaches, adrenaline sports. This trip is the Ultimate African Expedition!

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Namib Desert Adventure

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ZAR 10950
Tour Length 8 Days

Experience Canoeing on the Orange River,the Fish River Canyon and exploring the Namibian Desert including Sossusvlei and the famous Dune 45.

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Namib Desert Explorer

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ZAR 4650
Tour Length 11 Days

An exciting township tour in the mother city, giant sand dunes at Sossusvlei and adventures in Swakopmund - all this combined with excellent game viewing in Etosha!

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Namib Desert Safari

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ZAR 4650
Tour Length 11 Days

Spectacular views of giant sand dunes and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia! Southbound to Cape Town we visit Etosha National Park, adventure capital Swakopmund and Bushman paintings at Spitzkoppe.

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Namibia and Botswana Accommodated

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ZAR 13950
Tour Length 13 Days

All the fun of a Overland trip with out putting up a tent! This 2 week trip encompasses the best of northern Namibia, the highlights of Botswana and finishes with a flourish in stunning Victoria Falls!

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Southern Africa Adventure

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ZAR 8450
Tour Length 19 Days

Combine the white water spectacle of Victoria Falls with excellent game viewing in Etosha; a mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta and giant sand dunes in Namibia and you have the perfect adventurer's tour!

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Southern Africa at it's best

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EUR 1935
Tour Length 21 Days

From the  Mother City of Cape Town to the awesome Victoria Falls. Enjoy the Namib Desert, the Okavango Delta and everything in between on a small group tour and make the most of your time in Africa!

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Southern Africa Explored

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ZAR 22950
Tour Length 20 Days

The classic Cape Town to Victoria Falls route is covered but add a extra twist or 2 and you have a true trip of a lifetime! Ancient deserts give way to the green of the Okavango Delta and this combined with opportunities to meet ancient tribal Bushman people make for a memorable experience!

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Southern Africa Highlights

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EUR 2585
Tour Length 21 Days

An epic journey exploring the desert regions of Namibia, the wildlife in Etosha and the lushness of the Okavango Delta, ending with a few adventure filled days in Victoria Falls

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Southern Trek

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ZAR 8995
Tour Length 5 Weeks

Starting and ending in South Africa, this overland expedition takes you to Africa's hidden secrets; the majestic Victoria Falls, the wilds of the Okavango Delta and the solitude of the Namib Desert!

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Swakopmund to Cape Town

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ZAR 3195
Tour Length 7 Days

A short trip that is packed with plenty of African highlights! The oldest desert in the world, the second biggest canyon in the world, and the best sand boarding in the world, all covered by this overland tour!

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Taste of the Desert

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ZAR 6250
Tour Length 7 Days

From the coastal beauty of Cape Town through the arid desert of Namibia this short tour explores the best of both worlds. End it off with some serious adventure in Swakopmund!

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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

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GBP 4850
Tour Length 38 Weeks

The ULTIMATE in Trans-Africa overland travel!! A real team effort is needed on this trip! Bugs and mud and dust and sand are par for the course and if you can not live without a hot shower then this expedition is not for you. Expect to get 'stuck in' (in more ways than one) on this trip that covers the traditional 'overland' route between London and Cairo both on and off the beaten track. A true ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME - are you tough enough?

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Vic Falls to the Cape Photography Tour

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GBP 1450
Tour Length 27 Days

View some of the world's most spectacular national parks, encounter a variety of African cultures and experience some of the last great wilderness areas - a photographic paradise.

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Waterfalls and Sand Dunes

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ZAR 4495
Tour Length 14 Days

Starting in the adventurous town of Victoria Falls, this tour offers the best of both worlds - the meandering waterways of the Okavango Delta and the Red Dunes of the Namib - before ending on yet another adventurous note in Swakopmund.

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