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Time for an Adventure
Article from the May 2012 issue of Leisure Wheels magazine.
Start planning your next safari now! Choose from family safaris, or a month-long stint in Tanzania, Leisure Wheels 4×4 Safaris has it all! Book now, as tours are filling up fast!
Angola
Angola sightseeing (13 days, 12 nights)
3-15 June 2012, 26 June – 12 July 2012, 23 July – 4 Aug
Angola is a giant jigsaw puzzle of different climates, landscapes, cultures and colours. From mountains to vast open plains, wide white beaches to thick tropical rainforest, Angola has it all, as if each of its 18 provinces were a different country. Lubango has a mild temperate climate, Luanda is hot and dry, while Cabinda is steamy and tropical. Much of the landscape is dramatic, with plunging waterfalls, bizarre rock formations and deep gorges. Leba Mountain in Huila province rises out of Tundavala gorge to give stunning views of the vast Namib desert. On this trip we will be among the first to explore this contrasting area of forests, a maze of rivers changing to a more dry area with huge baobab forests, and ending up at the Atlantic with its beautiful beaches.
R8 900 pp (bookings can only be confirmed when a minimum of 14 people have booked)
Botswana
Exploring the ultimate Botswana (13 days, 12 nights)
1-13 July, 9-20 August 2012
We will visit the Makgadikgadi Pans, view Botswana’s roaming wildlife and explore the Okavango Delta, Caprivi, and Victoria Falls. This is a luxury safari that includes one night’s accommodation at the Zambezi Sun.
R13 280 pp
Highlights of Botswana (8 days, 7 nights)
23 – 30 June, 21-27 August, 29 September – 6 October 2012
Come and explore the splendour of Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the isolation of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the magic of Kubu Island, and the abundance of Botswana’s wildlife in the Okavango Delta, where we’ll enjoy an unforgettable sunset cruise.
R8 305 pp
Family Safari
Ox-wagon trails – Western Cape (5 days, 4 nights)
24 – 29 June, 30 Sept – 5 Oct 2012
Come and join us on this historical tour following in the footsteps of the first pioneer trekkers. Travelling over various mountain ranges and 4×4 tracks as we follow in their footsteps from the town of Heidelberg (Cape), over various passes and farms, passing abandoned villages and towns to conclude our tour in the Knysna bush.
R4 550 pp; R2 275 children u/10
Kloof to Kloof (6 days, 5 nights)
13 – 18 August 2012
The Kloof to Kloof (Gamkaskloof to Bavianskloof) tour showcases some of the most amazing views, unbelievable ruggedness, desolation and silence of the Swartberge, as well as a glimpse into the livelihood of the people who lived in Die Hel. The tour starts in the Gamkaskloof, from where we will drive east to the Baviaanskloof towards Hankeyand end our tour with a visit to the heritage site of the renowned Sarah Baartman.
R4 400 per person, R1 800 children 12 to 18 yrs, R750 children u/12
Namibia
Faces of the Namib (6 days, 5 nights)
27 May – 1 June, 24 June – 29 June, 5-10 August,
30 September – 5 October, 14-19 October, 17-22 December 2012
If this is your introduction to the Namib Desert, expect an exceptional experience. The emphasis is not only on the thrill of dune driving, but on studying the plants and wildlife that make this a special place. If you are a seasoned desert traveller, you will find our Faces tour a confirmation of your best memories. The dunes in this stretch of the Namib are higher and more challenging than those you could find anywhere else!
R7 000 pp
Kaokoland, the Last Frontier (11 days, 11 nights)
14 – 26 May, 2-14 July, 1-12 October 2012
This remote area is home to the Himba people, who follow the same way of life today as they have done for centuries. You will encounter the famous desert elephants, along with black rhino, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok, kudu and lion.
The Kaokoveld remains one of the last true wilderness areas in southern Africa.
On our journey through this rugged country we will follow in the footsteps of great explorers such as Axel Erriksson, Fred Green and Georg Hartmann, who were there in the lawless days when the whole of Namibia was a “no man’s land”.
R8 950 pp
Namibia
5 Rivers Adventure; Kaokoland Adventure (11 days, 12 nights)
1-10 August, 3-13 September 2012
Join us as we set off to discover five of the largest west-flowing rivers in the northwest – the Omaruru, Ugab, Huab, Hoanib and Hoariseb. We will also take time to explore some lesser known (usually dry) riverbeds such as the Numas and Klein Numas, which occasionally flow from the Brandberg into the Ugab River. There are shaded bush camps in the riverbeds – ideal bases from which to explore the surrounding areas. The so-called “rest days” will be spent searching for big game, with picnic lunches under the Anna trees.
R8 750 pp
Tanzania
Tanzania Wildebeest Migration (31 days, 31 nights)
14 July – 14 August 2012
This safari is a must to experience at least once in your lifetime – the migration of the wildebeest in the Serengeti and a visit to Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar Island. The journey leads us through Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Botswana.
R5 400 pp (guide fee ONLY)
Africa Combos
Big Five to Big Blue (18 days and 17 nights)
15 Oct – 1 Nov 2012
The diversity of this safari through five African counties is truly special. The itinerary combines the world renowned Big Five reserves like Chobe in Botswana and South Luangwa in Zambia with the blue waters of Lake Malawi, the Cahorra Bassa dam and the Bararuto Archipelago in Mozambique. R7 020 pp
Kabula Tiger Fishing (9 days, 8 nights)
28 September – 5 October 2012
This safari will take you via Nata Lodge in Botswana to the Chobe National Park where we will do game drives and a three-hour sunset boat cruise. It is dry season and the game viewing is at its best. From here we will spend the next three nights in the tranquillity of Kabula Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi. October is tiger fishing month, and Kabula is well known for good catches.
R5 000 pps.
Karoo
Rooiberg to Hell (4 days, 3 nights)
New dates to be confirmed
Come and join us on this adventurous weekend in the Klein Karoo, with its warm hospitality and rich history. We will explore the open spaces and enjoy the challenging 4×4 drive down the rocky mountain pass that leads to Gamkaskloof – better known as Die Hel. Here we will unearth the secrets of the valley and meet the interesting people who still live there.
R2 822 pp
Karoo Oasis Safari (5 days, 4 nights)
20 – 24 September 2012
Discover a real gem – the farm, Badshoek, in the elbow of the Nuweveldberge in the Great Karoo. This is a weekend of serious off-roading. While putting your vehicle to the test over some difficult terrain, the scenery, archaeological riches, abundance of wildlife, fauna and flora will make the drive more than worth the effort. At night you will enjoy dinners under the stars.
R2 935 pp
Zambia with Zest (19 days, 19 nights)
25 August – 14 September 2012 FULLY BOOKED, 10 – 28 October 2012
Zambia is one of the undiscovered gems of Africa and this safari will take you to all the hidden secrets of the country. The safari includes South Luangwa, Luambe, North Luangwa, Kapishya Hot Springs, the north and the south of Kafue as well as the Victoria Falls.
R10 500 pp
Barbarian Barotseland – Kafue and Liuwa Plains, (14 nights and 15 days)
10 – 25 November 2012
This safari goes via Livingstone and the southern part of Kafue to Mukambi Safari Lodge in Kafue. From here we go to Liuwa Plans and visit Kabula Tiger Lodge and Chobe National Park. Highlights are Kafue, Kabula Tiger Lodge, the people and the culture of the Royal Barotse Establishment and of course, Liuwa Plains. Only 25 vehicles are allowed in the park per day, and we will spend our days following the herds of wildebeest and looking for Lady Liuwa, the so-called last lioness.
R8 000 pp
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe (14 days and 13 nights)
23 June – 6 July 2012
This is your chance to experience all the facets of Zimbabwe – from camping on the banks of the Zambezi to fine dining in Harare and luxury accommodation at Troutbeck Inn in the Eastern Highlands. The itinerary includes the Matopos, Hwange National Park, ferry travel on Lake Kariba, Mana Pools, Nyanga National Park and the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.
R8 800 pp
For more information on any of these tours or to book your trip, contact Leilani well in advance on 011 704 3046 or leilani@leisurewheels.com
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