Plan your safari for 2014 and 2015 now. Take a look at these great trips from our trusted tour guides for a bushveld experience with experts, the big open spaces of Africa and its magnificent views

NAMIBIA

Lüderitz to Walvis Bay

16 – 22 Aug, 28 Dec – 3 Jan 2015

Places visited on the way include Silvia Hill Meob Bay, Conception Bay and Sandwich Bay.

Desert wildlife, spectacular scenery, untouched beaches, abandoned mining settlements, miles of sand driving and shipwrecks are some of the attractions along the way.

►►R7 750pp.

Faces of the Namib – Sand Sea

18 – 23 May, 15 – 20 June, 03 – 08 August

Exploring the central Namib – discover an untamed wilderness with beauty as unique and diverse as only the Namib can offer.

►►R7 500pp.

The Rivers of the Skeleton Coast

25 May – 6 June

Various rivers actually exist in the dry north-western coastal part of the Namib, where it merges with the Kaokoland and Damaraland. Join us for a unique experience, exploring the rivers and coastal desert landscape, including crossing the Kunene dune fields on Namibia’s northern border.

►► R9 950

Kaokoland

2015: 5 – 15 July

Kaokoland is well known not only for being home to the semi-nomaidc Himba people, but also for being an unspoiled wilderness – an overlander’s paradise!

►►R9 950

ANGOLA

2015: 14 – 27 June

Angola is a giant jigsaw puzzle of different climates, landscapes and colours. Tainted by its colonial past, Angola offers huge mountains, vast open plains, wide white beaches and rich tropical rainforests. Angola, has it all!

►►R11 500pp.

REPUBLIC OF CONGO

3 weeks – August 2014

Visiting the modern day ‘Dorsland Trekkers’ at Dolisie in the Republic of Congo. Are you up to joining us on a first recce trip via Angola, DRC (just crossing the western part), towards Cabinda and entering the Republic of Congo? We will explore the coastal area and venture north in search of the western mountain Gorillas. First recce ever!

►► Price on application.

ZIMBABWE

Cross-country expedition

2-15 Oct 2014. 2015:  23 June 2015 – 5 July 2015

This safari allows you to experience all facets of Zimbabwe – from camping on the banks of the Zambezi to fine dining in Harare and the luxury chalets at Troutbeck Inn in the Eastern Highlands.

The itinerary includes the Matopos, Hwange National Park, a ferry crossing on Lake Kariba, the Mana Pools, Harare, Nyanga National Park in the Eastern Highlands and the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.

►► R9 800pp (subject to change).

TANZANIA

Wildebeest Migration

14 July – 12 August  2015: 14 July – 12 August

This safari offers a once-in-a lifetime experience – the beginning of the annual wildebeest migration in the Serengeti, also called the “Birth of Life”. There is also a visit to Lake Malawi and the Ngorongoro Crater. The journey leads us through Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Botswana.

►R6 000 per person (Guide fee only and subject to change)

Zambia

Liuwa Plains

2015: 8-19 November

This safari is a combination of the wildebeest migration in Liuwa Plains and the migration of the “Flying Foxes” or straw coloured fruit bats in Kasanka National Park. Few people have ventured into the Liuwa Plain due to its relative inaccessibility. However the prolific birdlife, the wildebeest migration and the story of Lady Liuwa, the “last lioness”, makes it one of Africa’s last true wildernesses and a huge attraction to the bush fundi. During this time of year five million straw-coloured fruit bats also take up residence in one hectare of Kasanka National Park’s Mushitu swamp forest. This is a spectacle not to be missed and one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles, if not the world’s.

►►R9 000 pp (subject to change)

ZAMBIA

Zambia with Zest

22 August -11 September 2014. 2015: 22 August – 11 September

Zambia is one of the undiscovered gems of Africa and this safari will take you to its hidden places. They include South Luangwa, Luambe, North Luangwa, Kapishya Hot Springs, and the North and South of Kafue. And, of course, there is also a visit to a world-famous natural wonder – the Victoria Falls.

►►R11 500pp (subject to change).

Africa Combo

Big Five to Big Blue

9-25 Oct 2014. 2015:  25 May – 12 June; 9 Oct – 26 Oct.

The diversity of this safari through five African countries is special. The itinerary takes in the world-renowned Big Five game reserves, Chobe in Botswana and South Luangwa in Zambia. You will also visit the breathtaking Lake Malawi, the Cahora Bassa Dam and the matchless Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique.

►►R8 500pp (subject to change).

ZAMBIA

Tanganyika Waterfall Route

2015: 25 April – 15 May

We believe in innovation and always want to offer something new and exciting, and Zambia also never fails to surprise. This safari takes you to the most spectacular waterfalls Zambia can offer.

From the impressive Lumangwe falls to the smaller, but equally beautiful Chisimba – and Mutumuna falls, the route also includes the world’s longest freshwater, the second largest and second deepest lake, Lake Tanganyika.

For more information on any of these tours or to book your trip, contact Avril Muller well in advance on 021 530 3186 or avril@ramsaymedia.co.za