Camping Concept
The concept behind a africa camping tour  is for guests to enjoy the tasks they are responsible for, while still feeling like valued visitors who are on holiday. Clients’ involvement is an integral part of an enjoyable and successful journey. Clients are required to participate in certain tasks such as assisting the guide and assistant with the making and breaking up of camp, erecting and dismantling their tents with ease.

Groups usually comprise a wide range of nationalities in the 25+ age group including the older "young at heart" traveller. The tours are aimed at healthy, active participants looking for an adventurous holiday. South Africa group camping sizes is kept relatively small with a maximum of 16 participants.

Food & Drinks
All meals are prepared by the guide & assistant/ cook with special emphasis placed on good, wholesome food. A continental breakfast: cereals, bread, jams, tea, coffee and milk is served in the morning. Lunch is usually a "cold picnic" with the main meal being enjoyed in the evening with a sit down dinner at a lantern lit table. Freezers on each vehicle allow us to be self-sufficient. Drinks and mineral water are not included on the tours and may be purchased from a bottle store or supermarket at reasonable prices and stored in the cooler box/ fridge provided. Tea and coffee is available when in camp.

Camping  Guides & Assistants
2 crew accompany every tour with the guide & assistant/ cook taking care of all meals. Our dedicated and professional tour leaders are selected for their experience of the African bush, thus ensuring that your travel experience is enjoyable and successful. The guides are in the full time employ of the company. Detailed information on the history of the area, fauna and flora is given to participants during the safari. A local camp assistant/ cook helps with general camp chores and duties. The safaris are conducted in English. Translators are available on request.
Kiboko Vehicles
Custom built Mercedes Benz & Toyota vehicles designed for African conditions. Toyota Minibuses may be used for groups of 4 or less.

African Conditions
Please note that itineraries will depend on local conditions: Travelling in Africa is sometimes unpredictable and participants should have a taste for adventure. By the very nature of travelling in remote areas there are unforeseen challenges to overcome. Unpredictable circumstances due to problems with road conditions, weather, mechanical breakdowns or accidents can delay and change the performance of the safari. However, this is all part of the great adventure of travelling in Africa!

Camping Equipment
Large, spacious, comfortable tents (W2.4m x L2.4m x H1.9m) accommodating 2 persons are provided. Each tent is insect proof and equipped with a built-in ground sheet for insulation as well as two large aerating windows with mosquito nets. Each passenger is provided with a 6 cm thick foam mattress and a comfortable safari folding chair. A comprehensive set of cooking and camping equipment, water containers, first aid box, reference books on mammals and birds of the area and a set of spare parts are carried in the vehicle. Clients are requested to bring their own small pillow and sleeping bag (alternatively sleeping bags may be hired).

Quick Overview TCKA

• Participation Safari.
• Accommodation: 13 nights camping.
• Meals: All meals when camping except 1 lunch and 1 dinner in Livingstone/ Victoria Falls.
• Group Size: 4-16 participants.
• Sleeping Bag Hire: €  25 - must be booked in advance.
• Transfers: One night pre-tour accommodation in Johannesburg and return airport transfers may be pre-booked.
• Important: This safari is recommended for healthy, active participants looking for an adventurous holiday.

The Highlights

• Wild camping in the Kalahari.
• Guided Bushmen walk experience.
• Game viewing in open 4x4 safari vehicle in Moremi Wildlife Reserve.
• Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion in the Okavango Delta area of Moremi.
• Game viewing cruise on the Chobe River.
• 2 nights in Livingstone/ Victoria Falls.
• Sunset on Makgadikgadi Pans (weather permitting).

Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg - Kalahari Desert
We depart at 07h30 from our hotel in Johannesburg, and install our bushcamp in the Kalahari Desert. The evening is spent admiring the bright stars of the southern hemisphere around our campfire. (L, D).

Day 2: Kalahari (Bushmen Experience)
We set up camp at Dqae Qare Bushmen village in the Kalahari. The project is owned and run by the local Bushmen community with all proceeds directly benefiting the community. The following morning a 1 hour guided bush walk is undertaken, with a local guide explaining and showing us the many uses of the surrounding environment. (B, L, D).

Day 3: Maun
Arriving in Maun – the ‘gateway’ to the Okavango Delta, the evening is spent relaxing around the campfire and preparing for our 4x4 excursion into Moremi the following morning. (B, L, D).

Day 4/ 5: Okavango Area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Entering Moremi Wildlife Reserve, we explore the area on early morning and late afternoon game drives in open A day is spent exploring the channels of the Okavango Delta by Mokoro. We lunch on an island in the delta and enjoy a game walk (subject to the water level of the delta). (B, L, D).

Day 6/ 7: Khwai Area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve
The Khwai area is a pure wilderness area of great beauty, with rich green vegetation, palm trees, teeming with birdlife and a vast population of wild animals. We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives exploring the reserve in open  (B, L, D).

Day 8: Moremi – Maun
An early morning game drive is enjoyed as we leave Moremi, returning to Maun in time for lunch and an optional scenic flight (own expense) over the Okavango Delta. (B, L, D).

Day 9: Chobe River - Kasane
Camp is set up on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. Sunset is enjoyed and the following morning we relax on a game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River. (B, L, D).

Day 10/ 11: Livingstone/ Victoria Falls "Mosi-oa-Tunya" - The Smoke that thunders
We travel across the Zambian border to view Victoria Falls - one of the most spectacular sights in Africa. Days are spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter over the Falls, rhino walks, elephant back safaris etc. and to visit the Falls (own expense). (All meals excluding 1 lunch & 1 dinner).

Day 12: Makgadikgadi Pans
Making our way back into Botswana we set up camp at Nata. We visit the Makgadikgadi Pans for a truly unforgettable sunset over what remains of an ancient 6500km2 lake. (B, L, D).

Day 13: Limpopo Area
We install our camp for the last night near the mighty Limpopo River, which forms the border of Botswana and South Africa. (B, L, D).

Day 14: Johannesburg
We travel via the ‘Jacaranda City’ of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa and home of the famous Union Buildings, ending at +-16h00. (B, L).

(This itinerary will depend on local conditions

Botswana Adventure

	Tour Code	Price	Starting	Ending
	BC10	€	Mon, 1 Oct 07	Sun, 14 Oct 07
	BC10A	€ 1744	Mon, 8 Oct 07	Sun, 21 Oct 07
	BC11	€ 1619	Mon, 5 Nov 07	Sun, 18 Nov 07
	BC12	€ 1619	Sat, 22 Dec 07	Fri, 4 Jan 08
	BC1	€ 1550	Mon, 7 Jan 08	Sun, 20 Jan 08
	BC2	€ 1550	Mon, 4 Feb 08	Sun, 17 Feb 08
	BC3	€ 1550	Mon, 3 Mar 08	Sun, 16 Mar 08
	BC4	€ 1619	Mon, 7 Apr 08	Sun, 20 Apr 08
	BC5	€ 1619	Mon, 5 May 08	Sun, 18 May 08
	BC5A	€ 1619	Mon, 12 May 08	Sun, 25 May 08
	BC6	€ 1619	Mon, 2 Jun 08	Sun, 15 Jun 08
	BC6A	€ 1619	Mon, 9 Jun 08	Sun, 22 Jun 08
	BC7	€ 1744	Mon, 7 Jul 08	Sun, 20 Jul 08
	BC7A	€ 1744	Mon, 14 Jul 08	Sun, 27 Jul 08
	BC7B	€ 1744	Mon, 21 Jul 08	Sun, 3 Aug 08
	BC8	€ 1744	Mon, 4 Aug 08	Sun, 17 Aug 08
	BC8A	€ 1744	Mon, 11 Aug 08	Sun, 24 Aug 08
	BC8B	€ 1744	Mon, 18 Aug 08	Sun, 31 Aug 08
	BC8C	€ 1744	Mon, 25 Aug 08	Sun, 7 Sep 08
	BC9	€ 1744	Mon, 1 Sep 08	Sun, 14 Sep 08
	BC9A	€ 1744	Mon, 8 Sep 08	Sun, 21 Sep 08
	BC9B	€ 1744	Mon, 15 Sep 08	Fri, 28 Sep 07
	BC10	€ 1744	Mon, 6 Oct 08	Sun, 19 Oct 08
	BC10A	€ 1744	Mon, 13 Oct 08	Sun, 26 Oct 08
	BC10B	€ 1744	Mon, 20 Oct 08	Sun, 2 Nov 08
	BC11	€ 1619	Mon, 3 Nov 08	Sun, 16 Nov 08
	BC12	€ 1619	Mon, 22 Dec 08	Sun, 4 Jan 09

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