Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa!

 Day 1. Windhoek - Namib Desert (380 km). NAMIBIA. 1/10/2018

 Start of our program! We are all gathering in the capital of Namibia - Windhoek! A short acquaintance with the city and we move to the south of Namibia along the plains surrounded by granite mountains. On the way to the town of Rehoboth, we will stock up on provisions, change money, have lunch and go to the ranch town of Maltahoe. We don’t have much time for the road, if in the evening we want to communicate with caracals, leopards and cheetahs living in territories specially designated for them, so we will hurry.

Accommodation in Hammerstein Lodge

 Day 2. Maltahoe - Soussusvlei - Walvis Bay (450 km). NAMIBIA. 2/10/2018

 Early rise and departure to the incredible beauty of the dunes of the Namib Desert! You can climb the dunes and see that majestic view of the desert. Also today we will visit the incredible Sesriem Canyon on the territory of the reserve.

Accommodation in Lagoon Chalets

 Day 3. Walvis Bay. NAMIBIA. 3/10/2018

 After breakfast, we move to the ocean, today we have yachting, during which we will be able to see flamingos, fur seals, dolphins and, with great luck, even whales. On the yacht, oysters and champagne are waiting for us to cheer up)

After lunch we will visit the world's largest dune - Dune 7 (350 meters high).

If desired, and for an additional fee, there will be an opportunity on ATVs to surf the frozen waves of the desert, then take off to the tops of the dunes, then fall from them, and from the opening views it will take your breath away. An adrenaline rush is guaranteed on the 100%.

And for those who do not want to ride ATVs on the dunes, we organize shark fishing)

Accommodation: Lagoon Chalets

 Day 4. Walvis Bay. NAMIBIA. 4/10/2018

 After breakfast at our lodge, we go to the Pearl of Namibia - a town on the Atlantic coast of Swakopmund, which, in modern times, was founded by the Germans. Resort town, incredibly beautiful, with beautiful alleys, parks, gardens, antique and modern shops, with numerous cafes and restaurants, all this creates a special atmosphere of this sweetest African town! If desired, we can visit the largest fur seal rookery in South Africa in Cape Cross.

Next, we are on our way to the Blandberg or Burning Rocks, where the highest mountain of Namibia, Königstein, is located. Here we will walk along the gorge and get into a cave with rock paintings of our ancient ancestors. 

We move to the city of Khorikhas, whose inhabitants communicate in a language similar to clatter. This is where we will stay for the night.

Accommodation: Khorixas Rest Camp

 Day 5. Khorihas - Etosha National Park (350 km). NAMIBIA. 5/10/2018

 Today we will follow our path towards the Etosha National Park, where tomorrow we start SAFARI! Etosha National Park is a 100-year-old reserve, the largest natural reserve in South Africa.

On the way, we are waiting for the village of the Himba tribe, a tribe that has preserved all its traditions, beliefs and rituals to this day! We will spend some time in the tribe, chat with the women of this tribe, we will be able to buy souvenirs and something else)

Then we continue our way through Kamanjab and Outjo to the National Park.

Accommodation: Monjila Safari Camp

 Day 6. Etosha National Park - Tsumeb (400 km). NAMIBIA. 6/10/2018

 A hearty breakfast at the lodge before culminating the first half of the trip - SAFARI in Etosha National Park.

We will devote the whole day to observing the fauna of the national park. Elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, caracals, zebras, ostriches and about 20 species of antelope live here. A meeting with a cheetah is not ruled out. Then we move to Tsumeb.

Accommodation: Minen Hotel

 Day 7. Tsumeb - Divundu (550 km). NAMIBIA. 7/10/2018

 Today will be a difficult day, which will be crowned with success, at the end of the day we will arrive at the lodge on one of the most mysterious and one of the most African rivers - Okavango!

On the way, we will visit the largest meteorite found on Earth - Hoba, whose mass is more than 80 tons. Further, our path will lie along small villages and cities, along the border with Angola (wish we could visit Angola), we will stop for lunch, communicate with artisans and local residents, and by the end of the day we will find ourselves on the Okavango River!

Accommodation: Rainbow River Lodge

 Day 8 Okavango River NAMIBIA. 8/10/2018

 Today we have a SAFARI, but on the water! We have a cruise on the Okavango River and we are waiting for: a calm and quiet river, hippos and crocodiles resting on the shore, birds and incredible nature around, and at the end of the day - a beautiful sunset!

Accommodation: Rainbow River Lodge

 Day 9 Caprivi Strip - Chobe National Park (450 km). BOTSWANA. 9/10/2018

 After an early breakfast, depart for Botswana. Our road runs through the Bwabwata National Park, on the way we can meet elephants and giraffes. Next, we will cross the border into Botswana for an evening cruise on the Chobe River. A herd of elephants crossing the river in the rays of the setting sun, leisurely swimming hippos, calm expanse of water and silence, only occasionally broken by the cry of flying birds or the roar of a wild beast, will give our cruise a special charm.

Accommodation: Kwalape Lodge

 Day 10 Chobe National Park - Livingston (100 km). BOTSWANA/ZAMBIA. 10/10/2018

 The first half of the day is free, those who wish can make a jeep safari in the Chobe National Park (additional payment) - the second largest National Park in Botswana.

Then we cross the border, get into Victoria Falls, inspect the Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe. Walls of raging water and a myriad of splashes. Those who wish can go down through a real tropical forest, overcoming stone blockages and fast streams, to the foot of the waterfall, to the place where the river makes a sharp turn, where the current is especially strong. Unforgettable experiences for a lifetime!

Accommodation: Mopani Lodge

 Day 11 Victoria Falls. ZAMBIA/ZIMBABWE. 11/10/2018

 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Free time at the waterfall! On this day, we did not specifically plan anything for groups in order to give each of our travelers the opportunity to plan it on their own, because the choice of possible tours and entertainment is huge. Examples are: cruise or safari on the Zambezi river, swimming under the waterfall, fishing, downhill boating, white water rafting, hot air balloon/helicopter/airplane flights over the waterfall, as well as countless land-based programs both in Zambia and for Zimbabwe)

Accommodation: Mopani Lodge

 Day 12 Victoria Falls - Johannesburg. ZAMBIA/South Africa. 12/10/2018

 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Free time.

Departure from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg.

Arriving in Johannesburg and having a little rest, we leave for lunch, and also take a walk around Johannesburg (with a stop in the Hillbrow area and a visit to the most famous, once criminal building - Ponte City).

Accommodation at the hotel in the Sandton area.

Free time in the city.

 Day 13 Blyde River Canyon. SOUTH AFRICA. 13/10/2018

 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Early in the morning we get jeeps and start the most exciting part of our South African trip!

Today we are heading towards Blyde River Canyon with a stop on the way to the town of Dalstroom where we will have lunch.

The canyon forms the northern part of the Dragon Mountains and is considered to be the most beautiful place in Africa! We are guaranteed incredibly beautiful landscapes of mountains, water surface, greenery!

Hotel accommodation Blyde Canyon (chalet 4****).

 Day 14 Panoramic route through the Dragon Mountains - Swaziland. South Africa/Swaziland. 14/10/2018

 Breakfast.

Departure on the panoramic route of the Dragon Mountains to the Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondavels, Pot Holz, the mining town of Pilgrim Rest, Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls and Mac-Mac Falls.

Today we will go down to the water and take a 2 hour ferry cruise.

At the end of the route transfer to Mbabane (Swaziland). A rare traveler will boast that in the luggage of his countries there is a small Kingdom of Swaziland, but our group will have this country's luggage replenished! We will try to show you the most incredible and original corners of Africa in Swaziland itself.

Hotel accommodation in Mbabane Silverstone Lodge

 Day 15 Swaziland - Sleigh Pass. SWAZILAND/South Africa. 15/10/2018

 Today will be a hard day, after a tour of the capital Mbabane, we move all day through the Kingdom of Swaziland towards the Sani Pass, the highest mountain pass in South Africa, passing which we will get (but only tomorrow) to another state - Lesotho. We will spend the night among the indescribable beauties of the Sani Pass!

Hotel accommodation in Underberg Elgin Guest House

 Day 16 Sleigh Pass - Lesotho. South Africa/Lesotho. 16/10/2018

 We will have breakfast at the highest point in South Africa in one of the cafes and, bypassing the Katze reservoir (with a stop for lunch), we will head to our lodge in Lesotho, where barbecue and wine will be waiting for us.

Accommodation: Maliba River Lodge

 Day 17 LESOTHO. SOUTH AFRICA. 17/10/2018

 In the morning we will wake up, have breakfast and spend half a day in relaxation and entertainment that our lodge will provide us with: trekking in the mountains, horseback riding, birdwatching or just drinking beer in an incredible mountainous country - Lesotho). After lunch, drive towards Masera (about 4 hours).

Hotel accommodation in Maseru Blue Crane B&B

 Day 18 Cape Town - Table Mountain. SOUTH AFRICA. 18/10/2018

 Early breakfast and transfer from Maseru to Bloemfontein. Departure before lunch to Cape Town. Directly from the airport, without wasting time, we will see the city and climb Table Mountain.

Transfer to the hotel, rest, dinner!  

Accommodation in Ikhaya Safari Lodge

 Day 19 Cape Town - Cape of Good Hope. SOUTH AFRICA. 19/10/2018

 Trip to the Cape of Good Hope. A trip to the Cape of Good Hope can rightly be called the most beautiful and memorable excursion in South Africa. From the highest point on the peninsula, we will have unparalleled views of the expanses of the ocean and breathtaking views of the False Bay. We will meet immediately with two oceans: the Atlantic and the Indian. Fascinating views of the ocean, mountain passes, the purest sea air will truly delight you and fill you with energy for a long time.

 Day 20 Cape Town - Cape Agulhas. SOUTH AFRICA. 20/10/2018

 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Today is the last day of our trip and a trip to Cape Agulhas awaits us. Cape Agulhas, also known as Agulhas, is the southernmost point of the African continent, which is located on the territory of the Republic of South Africa. The cape is located at a distance of 155 kilometers southeast of the Cape of Good Hope, it is the end point of the spit, which begins in the Cape lands. 

Cape Agulhas rises 140 meters above the land. Its underwater terrace is called the Needle Shoal - this place is known for its danger to sailors, since the insignificant depth and fast current form breakers here, which are the cause of frequent shipwrecks. 
Swimming with sharks or whale watching (optional). End of the program. Flight home or continuation of your holiday on the paradise beaches of the African continent.