the second largest canyon in the world. We make our way to the canyon in the afternoon to watch as the sun slips over the canyon's rim.Day 5 - 6 NAMIB DESERT [tented lodge BLD]The parched Namib Desert has endless orange dunes blown into sharp ridges by the sand-shifting wind and at Sossusvlei they form a gateway into the Namib Desert. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch a dramatic sunset over the world's highest sand dunes.Day 7 - 8 SWAKOPMUND [guest house Bx2 Lx1-]Swakopmund is a popular seaside resort with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere, characterized by numerous colonial buildings. In terms of flora, both the Welwitschia Mirabilis and the Kokerboom grow on the stony plains of the Namib and many beautiful specimens surround the coastal town. Swakopmund is also the adventure activity capital of Namibia. Day free to explore the town or try dune boarding (own expense).Day 9 - 10 DAMARALAND [chalets BLD]Namibia is a land of great contrasts and Damaraland demonstrates this with stark plains, petrified forests and ancient valleys leading to rocky outcrops and the soaring peaks of the Brandberg Massif Mountains. We'll also visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.Day 11 - 12 ETOSHA NP [guest lodge or tented camp BLD]Once a vast lake fed by the Kunene River, the pan that is Etosha NP dried up thousands of years ago when the river waters chose a new course. Etosha is big game country. We take game drives around the huge pan to find the elephants, herds of ante-lope and lions around the waterholes. We stay at a lodge on the outskirts of the national park.www.sunway-safaris.comNamibian DesertCape to Victoria Falls Grand ExplorerACCOMMODATED ITINERARYDay 1 CAPE TOWN [guest house - - -]Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, with the majestic Table Mountain providing its central focus. After a tour briefing at 8:00am, we visit the African Penguin colony en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve, and spend the rest of the day relaxing on Hout Bay beach. We sample some of Cape Town's culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense).Day 2 CEDARBERG [chalet BLD] (B=breakfast, L=lunch D=dinner)The Cederberg is a massive rock wilderness with giant sandstone boulders that have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. We head north to the Cederberg and explore the rugged landscape on foot before relaxing in chalets for the evening. Day 3 GARIEP RIVER [tented lodge BLD]We make our way into the more arid regions and upon entering Namibia, we stay at a lodge on the Gariep River.Namibia's southern border river flows quietly and peacefully and the river valley is hardly affected by tourism. The riverbed is sandy, the water clean and clear. Time free for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense).Day 4 FISH RIVER CANYON [lodge BLD]The Fish River Canyon, situated along the lower reaches of the Fish River, is one of the most impressive natural beauties in the southern part of Namibia. With its depth of up to 550 metres, the Fish River Canyon is Tour code: CVa21Guaranteed departures*Small group safarimaximum: 12 travellersTravel through:South Africa, Namibia, Botswana & Zambia Safari length: 21 daysSAFARI GRADE: ACCOMMODATED

ACCOMODATED26NAMIBIALivingstoneVictoria FallsCape TownCederbergGariepNamib DesertSwakopmundWindhoekKalahariOkavango DeltaDamaralandBOTSWANA* Bold dates are guaranteed departures, all other dates guaranteed from 4 clients.*SAa: The "Cape Town to Victoria Falls Grand Explorer" can be combined after all "South Africa Rainbow Route" departures to create a complete circular safari in Southern Africa. * German / g: These tours have a German speaking translator / tour leaderDay 13 WINDHOEK [guest house BL-]This pretty town, beautifully situated in a valley, combines the architecture of a modern city with numerous buildings in the style of the German colonial era. The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We have an evening restaurant meal (own expense).Day 14 KALAHARI [San Bushmen huts BLD]Crossing into Botswana we overnight in rustic, grass huts in the heart of the Kalahari. We take a walk with the local Bushmen to learn fascinating bush skills. Day 15, 16, 17 OKAVANGO DELTA [tented lodge x1 BL-] [tented camp x2 BLD] The Okavango Delta is the only inland delta in the world. Instead of flowing into the sea, the annual flood of fresh water, spreads over 15000sq km of the Kalahari sand in a maze of lagoons and channels. We journey deep into the Okavango Delta on Mekoro (dugouts). We have 2 nights at our tented camp and enjoy game walks, swimming, the birdlife and game in this pristine wilderness area. Day 18 MAKGADIKGADI PANS [tented Lodge or Chalets BL-]The shimmering saltpans of Makgadikgadi are the size of Switzerland and most of the time appear as a glaring, white, endless plain. When the rain comes a dramatic change takes place as the pans come to life with frantically feeding water birds and great herds of zebra, wildebeest and springbok. Day 19, 20, 21 ZAMBIA / VICTORIA FALLS [tented camp Bx3 - -]Magnificent Victoria Falls is one of seven natural wonders of the world. David Livingstone 'discovered' the falls in 1885 and named them after his queen. The scene he encountered was a mile-wide sheer basalt fault line over which the mighty Zambezi tumbled to a depth of 100m. The falls are the centre of a wide range of activities, including white water rafting, elephant back rides and scenic flights (own expense). Tour ends. SOUTH AFRICA NAMIBIA BOTSWANA ZAMBIAIncludes* Entrance fees* Transport in minibus/safari truck & 4WD* Meals as per itinerary* Professional guides* Okavango Delta mokoro excursion2012 DEPARTURESCWa14 ? 1 845 pps+ local payment of ZAR 1 200? 380 pp single supplementSAa 11-Jan-12 24-Jan-12 SAa 11-Jan-12 31-Jan-12SAa 18-Jan-12 31-Jan-12 SAa 18-Jan-12 07-Feb-12SAa 01-Feb-12 14-Feb-12 SAa 01-Feb-12 21-Feb-12SAa 29-Feb-12 13-Mar-12 SAa 29-Feb-12 20-Mar-12SAa 07-Mar-12 20-Mar-12 SAa 07-Mar-12 27-Mar-12SAag 21-Mar-12 03-Apr-12 German SAag 21-Mar-12 10-Apr-12 GermanSAa 18-Apr-12 01-May-12 SAa 18-Apr-12 08-May-12SAa 25-Apr-12 08-May-12 SAa 25-Apr-12 15-May-12SAa 09-May-12 22-May-12 SAa 09-May-12 29-May-12SAag 06-Jun-12 19-Jun-12 German SAag 06-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 GermanSAa 13-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 SAa 13-Jun-12 03-Jul-12SAa 27-Jun-12 10-Jul-12 SAa 27-Jun-12 17-Jul-12SAa 25-Jul-12 07-Aug-12 SAa 25-Jul-12 14-Aug-12SAag 01-Aug-12 14-Aug-12 German SAag 01-Aug-12 21-Aug-12 GermanSAa 15-Aug-12 28-Aug-12 SAa 15-Aug-12 04-Sep-12SAa 29-Aug-12 11-Sep-12 SAa 29-Aug-12 18-Sep-12SAa 12-Sep-12 25-Sep-12 SAa 12-Sep-12 02-Oct-12SAa 19-Sep-12 02-Oct-12 SAa 19-Sep-12 09-Oct-12SAa 03-Oct-12 16-Oct-12 SAa 03-Oct-12 23-Oct-12SAa 31-Oct-12 13-Nov-12 SAa 31-Oct-12 20-Nov-12SAa 07-Nov-12 20-Nov-12 SAa 07-Nov-12 27-Nov-12SAag 21-Nov-12 04-Dec-12 German SAag 21-Nov-12 11-Dec-12 GermanSAa 19-Dec-12 01-Jan-13 SAa 19-Dec-12 08-Jan-13SAa 26-Dec-12 08-Jan-13 SAa 26-Dec-12 15-Jan-13SAa 09-Jan-13 22-Jan-13 SAa 09-Jan-13 29-Jan-13DEPARTS CAPE TOWNWednesday at08:00amENDSWINDHOEKTuesday at08:00amCVa21 ? 2 495 pps+ local payment of ZAR 1 900? 590 pp single supplementDEPARTS CAPE TOWNWednesday at08:00amENDSLIVINGSTONETuesday at08:00amSOUTH AFRICAZAMBIAMakgadikadi PansEtosha NP