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Kaokoland : Truly a Wilderness Expedition

terina — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:08:49 +0000

The Kaokoland is one of the last remaining wilderness areas … a barren inaccessible region with lots of mystique, scenic beauty and the nomadic Himba culture. The latter still live according to ancient traditions. The Kaokoland is also the home of the famous desert elephant, lion and giraffe that have adapted through time to survive in these conditions. The northern section of this region borders the Cunene River, the natural boundary between Namibia and Angola. Awesome scenes of beautiful waterfalls, palm trees, rugged mountains and dune landscapes are to be found along this river belt.

Detailed information available here.

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In Livingstone’s Footsteps

Rohan — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:21:31 +0000

This will be an epic tour, a once in a livetime experience, through six countries with famous travel writer and African expert, Mike Copeland, as tour leader. Mike has published four travel guides – Cape to Cairo, Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana – and is the author of numerous magazine articles on his African travels. Mike is an explorer in the true sense of the word – just like David Livingstone was for nearly 30 years!

Do you yearn to go off-the-beaten track, experience new cultures and become one with wildlife and nature! If your answer is yes, then this journey will make your dreams of exploration come true!

More detailed information available here

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Hluhluwe, Umfolozi & Maputuland Refuge of the Rhino

Rohan — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:42:33 +0000

Bring your family, your 4×4 or Sports Utility and join the Team on our self-drive Zululand Safari. This is in no way a “hard core” adventure and no previous 4×4 experience is required.

Take this opportunity to drive and walk in South Africa’s oldest game reserve, and royal hunting ground of Shaka Zulu. Frank and one of his former Zulu colleagues will enhance this experience and share anecdotes of rhino protection, game capture and Zulu history.

Accessible to only 4X4’s, Maputuland’s sand tracks meander past fresh-water inland lakes, under tropical tree canopies and to beaches lined with coral reefs.

Our accommodation on this adventure, ranges from unfenced bush lodges to chalets on the dunes in the Kosi Bay lake system

Your tour leader, is a highly skilled tour guide with extensive experience in tour guiding, 4×4 driver training and biological interpretation. He is also an extensively trained game ranger with expert knowledge in wildlife conservation, as well as guided walks and tours.

The trusty bush chef will be close on hand to assist lodge staff with all our catering requirements.

Detailed information available here

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Zambia – Liuwa plains wildebeest migration

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:28:32 +0000

Barotseland is the traditional name for Western Zambia. Our route takes us from Kasane in Botswana to Katima Mulilo in Namibia, where we catch our first glimpse of the Mighty Zambezi. Following the course of the Zambezi past the Sioma Falls we cross the Barotse Floodplains and on to the town of Kalabo in Western Zambia.

From Kalabo, we enter the Liuwa Plains National Park where we will encounter the second biggest wildebeest migration in Africa. At times, wildebeest and their calves can be seen in their hundreds, followed by the predators that stalk them.

Detailed information available here

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Ivory Trail & the Greater Kruger National Park

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:21:58 +0000

South Africa’s premier game reserve KNP has in recent years become extensively larger as its boundaries shift into transfrontier parks and conservation areas in the form of conservancies .

Three of these areas are exclusive due to their 4×4 access only. The Makuya area in the northwest, the Letaba Ranch area in the central west and the Manyaletie area bordering the Sabi Sands . We spend two nights in each area, in private camps with bush lodge accommodation that only sleep ten people.

This is a private safari with all the perks of luxury bush lodge accommodation, high-tech game viewing, guided drives and walks, at a very competitive rate.

Detailed information available here

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Western and Southern Cape – the Fairest Cape in the World

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:20:39 +0000

The Western and Eastern Cape provinces offer contrasting landscapes ranging from unspoilt beaches, lush vineyards and indigenous forests, to arid semi desert plains and rugged mountain scenery. Add to this the history, wildlife and marine life and your choice of holidays is endless! The 6-day tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Port Elizabeth. We follow off-the- beaten-track routes and visit the highlights of the Overberg and Garden Route.

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Richtersveld – A Mountain Desert

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:11:52 +0000

The Richtersveld National Park is home to the only true mountain desert in South Africa. It is situated in the Northern Cape on the border with Namibia and forms part of the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. On tour, you will see impressive rock formations, abundant succulents and endemic plant life such as the famed Quiver trees, massive aloes and, ‘halfmense’(’semi-human’ trees) set majestically within an all-encompassing silence. We also visit some of the communities.
The route follow the Orange River to its mouth and from Port Nolloth we head back to Springbok where the 5-day tour begins and ends.

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The Cedarberg Mountains – A Wilderness Escape

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:59:39 +0000

The Cederberg Wilderness Area is a spectacular mountainscape covering an area of 71 000 ha. Erosion sculptured the sandstone rock into fascinating formations and these mountains also guard magnificent examples of San Rock paintings. Also hidden away are old mission stations, which at first glance look frozen in time. Between August and September the area is transformed into a vibrantly colourful carpet of flowers that turns the landscape into a spectacular painting. This is also the only area in the world where the famous rooibos tea is produced. The tour duration is 4-days/3-nights.

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Sutherland – travel the Karoo and the Milky Way

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:38:46 +0000

Ever lied on your back and watched awesome star scapes sweep in dramatic grandeur across a majestic night sky? Or yearned for a space so vast that the horizon continues forever into the future? The Sutherland area in the Karoo is the place where you can experience such uniqueness. From its timelessness and vast plains to its panoramic views from high cliffs, you will realize that this region is very special. Live the Journey is planning a relaxed, fun filled weekend, but with a lot of meaningful travel. As always, we go the extra mile to give you a fantastic experience

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Combined Namibia & Botswana

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:19:35 +0000

Live the Journey in conjunction with Uri Adventures has compiled an exciting new route that includes the Khaudom, Mamili, the Caprivi and Botswana.

The north-eastern section of Namibia is a relatively undiscovered tourist destination. Driving through heavy sand areas and gravel plains makes this an ideal destination for off road enthusiasts. The vegetation and eco systems vary keeping the route interesting with ever-changing landscapes.

The Khaudom is an old Kalahari sandveld region of flat clay pans and dry fossil riverbeds. The riverbeds are interspersed with reed beds and waterholes that tap into underground water sources. Sand dunes are also intermingled in the landscape.

This adventure promises to satisfy the hunger for wildlife, adventure and to experience off-road endurance while being part of God’s magnificent creation.

This will be an experience of a lifetime… join us!

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