The Big African Journey.
In 2 weeks we will travel across Africa from Victoria Falls to Cape Town, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. We will visit the national park with the largest population of elephants on the planet, Victoria Falls, walk through a giant salt marsh and have breakfast with meerkats. We will live in a baobab forest, communicate with the Bushmen, visit the Okavango River delta and the oldest desert on Earth with the highest dunes. We will see Africa’s first canyon. We will swim in the Orange River. We’ll share fruit in South Africa and snack on Cape Town and the Atlantic!
– In Namibia, you’ll encounter German heritage.
– Make friends with the Bushmen and learn 16 tinkling sounds from their language
– Get soaked by the splash of Victoria Falls
– Have breakfast with meerkats on the edge of the Nwetwe salt marsh
– Visit the Okavango Delta, the planet’s largest estuary, which fades into the desert
– Feel the power of baobabs
Overview
In 2 weeks we will travel across Africa from Victoria Falls to Cape Town, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. We will visit the national park with the largest population of elephants on the planet, Victoria Falls, walk through a giant salt marsh and have breakfast with meerkats. We will live in a baobab forest, communicate with the Bushmen, visit the Okavango River delta and the oldest desert on Earth with the highest dunes. We will see Africa’s first canyon. We will swim in the Orange River. We’ll share fruit in South Africa and snack on Cape Town and the Atlantic!
– In Namibia, you’ll encounter German heritage.
– Make friends with the Bushmen and learn 16 tinkling sounds from their language
– Get soaked by the splash of Victoria Falls
– Have breakfast with meerkats on the edge of the Nwetwe salt marsh
– Visit the Okavango Delta, the planet’s largest estuary, which fades into the desert
– Feel the power of baobabs
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Program of the tour
Finish: , Victoria Falls.
The group arrives in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Check in to beautiful hotel. First day of our Grand Tour of Africa. Rest after your flight. Take a walk along the waterfall and soak in its spray!
Those who wish can hike into the state of Zambia and see the waterfall from the other side (optional).
We start the morning with a walk through the Victoria Falls. Then those who wish can jump the bungee from the bridge that connects Zambia and Zimbabwe, lie in the devil’s font right on the edge of the falls (availability depends on the season) or fly over the falls in a helicopter!
After lunch we cross the border into Botswana, an open-air zoo country.
A motorboat safari on the Chobe River awaits us, where you can swim up to the animals and take pictures up close. We will watch hippos, elephants, crocodiles, antelopes and other animals.
A morning in Africa starts well with a safari through the Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population on the planet and the largest elephants.
This country is amazing – if in Russia we usually see cows by the side of the road, here elephants and giraffes are often commonplace! After the morning safari we drive through the country and go to the baobab forest. We stay in cabins right in the middle of the baobabs! Delicious dinners, pictures with the giant trees.
We’ll have to get up early, because today we get on safari jeeps and drive to breakfast with meerkats, funny animals that look like little people. Along with the meerkats we admire a giant salt marsh, similar to the Uyuni in Bolivia. At 360 degrees we will see expanses of white salt! In some months the salt marsh is covered by a thin layer of water and then the sky merges with the thin smoothness of the water.
In the afternoon, transfer to the capital of the Okavango Delta. Opportunity for a scenic flight over the delta (optional)
This is the largest inland delta on the planet, which never reaches the ocean. The river splits into 5 branches and dissolves into the Kalahari Desert. It is home to a huge number of animals. All of the big five can be seen here. It’s like National Geographic shows, only live!
Now you have a choice:
- Go on a safari deep into the delta for 24 hours and sleep right in the middle of the animals! You will not have a fence, and you cannot go more than 100 meters away from the camp. Open Jeep Safari.
- Go on a boat safari – Mokoro dolbenkas. Authentic, swampy, meditative. Hiking safaris with local guides.
- Just relaxing in town with comfort – relevant if you need to save money. Read more at the end of the program.
The Bushmen are the indigenous peoples of southern Africa. They have preserved the oldest language on earth, consisting of “tsokaniya,” and they are also a different race – more like Mongoloid than Negroid.
Even though civilization is taking its toll, we will still stop by, talk to them, and learn about their way of life and herbal medicine.
After spending the night at the Bushmen’s, we set off towards a new state – Namibia! We will cross the Kalahari Desert and arrive in the capital, Windhoek. Here we will comfortably stay one night to leave the next day to meet the jewel – the Namib Desert, with the highest dunes on Earth.
Transfer to the Namib Desert. Walk through a small canyon typical of these areas. Meeting sunset overlooking red dunes, lilac cliffs.
Sunrise we go to see the red and yellow dunes. They are some of the highest in the world! Those who wish can take a hot air balloon or airplane ride over the desert (optional).
Then get in jeeps and four-wheel drive into the dead forest, Namibia’s calling card!
After lunch, we head south to the grand Aus Valley with its alien Martian views.
Namibia is washed by the cold Atlantic Current. Penguins and Navy Seals live here. The wind is cold and salty. You wouldn’t even know it was Africa. Today we are going to the small and picturesque town of Luderitz on the coast. We can eat fresh oysters and drink champagne. If the weather is favorable, we can take a catamaran to the Penguin colonies (optional).
Also that day we will visit a ghost town, half covered in sand. It was once home to German diamond miners, but the deposit dried up and the town was forgotten. Now there are abandoned schools, hospitals, and apartment buildings, half-built in sand.
Today we will see another wonder of our Planet – the second largest canyon in the world and the first canyon in Africa. Here you want to stay for a long time, and the views are fantastic and alien.
After the Canyon, a relaxing evening on the banks of the Orange River. Here you can swim, or go canoeing.
And another sea day. We cross the border into South Africa. Here the scenery will start to change, we will drive through rooibos tea plantations, then through wine grounds and orchards.
Today we will stop in the small, picturesque town of Lambert’s Bay. Those who wish can drive to Bird Island (optional), where a colony of 25,000 blue-eyed boobies can be seen in season, as well as some Cape penguins.
Our final move is to Cape Town! In August through September, you can see the valleys drowned in colorful flowers along the roads.
Get ready to explore the bright and picturesque streets of this stunning town. We will drive to the Cape of Good Hope and see the famous Table Mountain.
In the evening, we’ll have a festive, closing dinner!
Before we leave, everyone will be able to spend time as they see fit. Visit Table Mountain, or a wine tour around Stellenbosch (45 minute drive). Or the old French town of Huguenot in and around Franschoek (1 hour drive). For those who want even more adventure, try skydiving, or descending in a cage to white sharks that will be fed meat next to you.
You can walk around the city center, there are ancient buildings, the old botanical garden and parliamentary gardens, you can visit the cultural history museum, planetarium, or other small museums and theaters.
If you would like to stay longer in Cape Town, let us know in advance and we will book you an extra night.
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If the following difficulties don’t scare you, you may leave: 1. There will be a lot of moving around, almost every day on the road for 5-6 hours of pure time without taking into account the stops. In total we will travel 4000 km. But it will be worth it 
We will be hiking as well. 2. To get everything done, we will have early ups and downs. We will have to rearrange our routines. 3. Wild animals – lions, penguins, cheetahs, zebras, etc. are not 100% guaranteed as this is wildlife. Try not to expect anything. 4. It can be cold in Africa, If traveling from May to September, evenings and mornings can be quite chilly. You should take warm clothes.
**Types of Accommodations: Lodges and Hotels**
Accommodation in comfortable themed hotels and lodges.
**Transportation: Minibus or Safari Truck**.
For groups up to 9 people we use a minibus, from 9 people – cross-country safari truck.
The 5 sweetest places in the world: a paradise for chocolate and dessert lovers
Often travelers when choosing a country to visit are guided by their own hobbies. A quite new and rather young type of tourism is “chocolate addiction”. And this is not surprising, because it is difficult to imagine our life without chocolate, sweets and delicious desserts.
Chocolate is not only an aphrodisiac, but also has an enzyme that is responsible for improving mood. And if you are sad, you should definitely eat a piece or two of chocolate. Chocolate addicts in search of authentic flavors go to different countries and travel around the world to try the most delicious desserts, prepared according to local recipes by professionals.
We will talk about the sweetest places in the world in this article and tell you where and what you can try.
1.Italy . This country is rich in several cities that tourists love to visit, in particular Florence, Turin, Venice and recently joined by the city of Trento.
Going to one of these cities, you can not go wrong. First of all Italy is famous for ice cream, which was invented back in the 16th century. Of course, the birthplace of everyone’s favorite tiramisu is Italy. Tiramisu can be tasted at any café anywhere in Italy.
While in Venice, stop by the restaurant Fiaschetteria Toscana, where they make a simply magical tiramisu. In Italy there is a confectionery, which is known throughout Europe, it is called the temple of chocolate. La Casa del Cioccolato includes a historical museum of chocolate, and the school of chocolate art and, of course, a sweet souvenir store.
Special mention should be made of the Modican chocolate, the history of which dates back to the 13th century. For a taste of Modica chocolate, which is made according to an ancient recipe, go to Sicily.
2.USA . Yes, America is just as strong in making chocolate and different treats. One of the most popular places is the Hershey Chocolate Factory, which is located in Pennsylvania.
The bars and treats that are made in this factory are sold all over the world. Tourists enjoy visiting the museum called Chocolate World.
The Hershey factory is also a chocolate resort, where you can try chocolate martinis, go to a chocolate spa, or visit a chocolate theme park.
We could talk for hours about the chocolate prides of the United States. For example, who among us doesn’t love cheesecake? You can find it at any coffee shop in the U.S. and it will taste perfect almost everywhere.
Equally popular are the chocolate brownies, which melt in your mouth. Likewise, the U.S. can boast various cupcakes, muffins and donut donuts.
And don’t forget about chocolate works of art like Mars, M&M’s and Snickers.
3.Turkey . Everyone knows that the oriental sweets just can’t be avoided. What we bring or bring us from Turkey, first of all it is Turkish Turkish delight.
Turkey, is truly a professional in its field. In this country are regularly held holiday of sweets, which is called Sheker Bayram.
It is held after the Lent, and it lasts 3-4 days. During this time, the Turks treat everyone to sweets and say goodbye to each other.
Everywhere, but at this holiday are all kinds of Turkish delicacies, the head of which is rightly considered Turkish Turkish Delicacies.
Another Turkish delicacy is halva, and we shouldn’t forget about baklava.
The best place to try Turkish delicacies are Turkish markets.
4. Belgium . Belgium is the most chocolate country in the world and a trip to Belgium means to visit the chocolate heaven. Belgium is also famous for its chocolate making technique, especially handmade.
For a true chocolate delight, a trip to Flanders, namely to the city of Bruges is worthwhile. Many call it the chocolate capital of the world.
Your first stop is the Chocolademuseum in Bruges, where you’ll find out how cacao beans are made into chocolate and how some of the recipes for making chocolate are shared.
When you’ve worked up an appetite in the museum, hit any chocolate shop you like. There are thousands of them in Bruges, and prices are almost the same and affordable, so you’ll eat your fill of chocolate.
5.France . Exquisite France, how could you not write about it. We can talk about airy and romantic French desserts endlessly. And no wonder, because it is the most romantic country in the world, and how can you do without chocolate and delicious desserts, even combined with the best wines in the world.
French chocolate occupies a special niche among all others, and Paris is an ideal place to try it. To do this, simply go to one of the stores Maison du Chocolat. In any of these stores you can arrange a master class for making various chocolate desserts, or go to the exhibition of chocolate.
Not only are chocolates famous in Paris and France, it is here that the now beloved French apple pie called quiche was born.
In order to have a tasty meal and enjoy fresh desserts at the same time head to a small café called Café Panique, the menu there is constantly changing depending on the season, but the dishes are always fresh and simply delicious.
Also, France – macaroons, profiteroles, crème brûlée, croissants, eclairs, meringue, mousse, grillage and a variety of pies and cookies.
In short, if you are not afraid of getting healthy and are a true sweet tooth, then go on a gastronomic tour in any of these countries.
Chocolate mood will be ensured, you will get a whole sea of emotions, there will be no problem with the souvenirs, and the mood will be great. Upon arrival home the phrase “everything will be in chocolate” will appear in your vocabulary.
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