NAMIBIA

Namibia has a special aura attracting people to it vast expanse that will intoxicate you to return again and again. It is a land of contrast and it is difficult to capture all the country has to offer on one visit.

The German influence is still visible in the coastal towns of Lüderitz and Swakopmund and will take you back to yester-years. Game viewing in the Etosha National Park is exceptional; the grandeur of the deep gorges of the Fish River Canyon awesome, the sight of the Spitzkoppe inspiring, but then there are remote places like...

A trip through the Namib Desert. It is a real expedition and absolutely exceptional! The book 'Extreme Earth' lists the Namib Desert as one of the most unique places on earth that one must visit.

Kaokoland is situated in the northwestern corner of Namibia. The special feeling of freedom when driving hundreds of kilometers through ever changing landscapes without seeing any development, construction or other people is indescribable.

The north-eastern corner of Namibia is relatively undiscovered... the area around the Khaudom and Mamili has an abundance of wildlife and offers a true African Experience.

The Namib Desert: Faces of the Namib - R5,550 pp

Discover the Namib, Experience the Desert

If this is going to be your first introduction to the Namib it will really be an exceptional experience. The emphasis is not only on the adrenaline thrill of dune driving, but a huge part of the focus of this tour is a special look at the plants; small creatures and wildlife that made this desert their home. Our guides will capture your imagination with their knowledge on the fauna and flora of the desert. These same guides will display their cooking skills with the preparation of 3-mouth watering meals daily. If you are a seasoned desert traveller this is the ultimate!

The adrenaline rush is unparalleled to any other you might have experienced with previous desert tours. The dunes along this stretch of Namib are higher and more challenging and require technique to manoeuvre from one dune strait to the next. The magnitude of what awaits you is difficult to express in words. Although the emphasis is not on the 4x4 and off-road driving, the adventures is taking place amongst the world's highest sand dunes thus implying that you should be proficient in off-road driving and previous sand driving is a recommendation.

Dates: Monthly departures

Namib Special Offers:-

11 - 16 Jan'09 (SPECIAL - school children travel free!!)

15 - 20 Feb'09 (SPECIAL - 10% discount on tour price)

The Namib Desert: Lüderitz - Walvis Bay - R6,850 pp

The complete Namib Experience

A trip through the Namib is not your average 4 x 4 excursion, but surely one of the most life enriching experiences that you can think of. It is truly a unique experience in many ways...

• The Namib is the world's oldest desert.

• The Namib boast with the highest dunes on earth - some are 300 m high.

• It has an amazing ecology and unique eco systems.

• The diamond mining history is fascinating and you will visit some of the sand covered mining villages.

• The scenic beauty is untouched and leaves ever-lasting impressions.

• You will become addicted to the adrenaline thrill of dune driving.

Live the Journey is offering this adventure into the Namib Desert between Lüderitz and Walvis Bay formerly known as "Diamond Area no 2". Places to be visited along the way include Silvia Hill, Meob Bay, Conception Bay & Sandwich Bay. Desert wildlife, spectacular scenery, untouched beaches, abandoned mining settlements, miles of sand driving and shipwrecks.

Dates: 07 - 13 April 2009; 25 Apr - 1 May 2009; 12 - 18 July 2009, 24 - 30 September 2009

The Kaokoland: The Last Frontier - R7,350 pp

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.

The highlights of the interior include the vast expand of the Marienfluss with the mysterious “fairy circles” and the open plains of the Hartmansvlakte where herds of Springbok roam.

You will not leave the Kaokoland untouched…. it leaves everlasting impressions. We are not just driving through this wilderness area, but promise to take you places few have visited before you. This will be a tour of a lifetime.

Date: 17 May – 3 Jun 2009

Combined Namibia and Botswana R8,500 pp

Khaudom, Caprivi, Botswana and Mamili

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!

Date: 17 - 18 August 2009

Etosha - Skeleton Coast, Land of the Desert Rhino R8,450 pp

After the brief summer rains have come and gone the Etosha becomes a great, dry ghostly place, with mirages shimmering over its vast 130 x 50 kilometre expanse.

The verges of the lake are however, well treed and grassed, with several springs providing water for the numerous animals and birds which live permanently around the pan.

A visit to Etosha, Damaraland and the Skeleton Coast is a never to be forgotten experience for the connoisseur of scenery, atmosphere and the unusual that only the "dorsland" of the Kalahari and the Namib can offer.

Date: 19 - 30 Aug 2009, 23 Sep - 1 Oct 2009

ANGOLA

Angola Battlefields: The War of Africa R13,950 pp

Ops Savannah to Cuito Quanavale

Angola is a beautiful country with a war torn history. This tour will reflect the wonderful scenery, which is in stark contrast to the skeleton remainders of the ar that dots the countryside. The route will take you through various vegetation zones, landscapes and battle sites of various stages of the war.

We will some battle sites of the War for Africa. The intention of the tour is not to justify the war, or project it in a one-sided light. We want to project a balanced view of the events in Angola and highlight the beauty and potential of the country and the people and make a positive contribution to economic development. Don't miss this departure date!

Date: 17 May - 03 June 2009

Angola Sightseeing: Contrasting Beauty R8,700 pp

Ondjiva, Lubango, Lobito

This will be an experience of a lifetime...experiencing the scenic landscape, bad roads and interact with the friendly people of Angola. The journey will take you north through the interior to Lubango including visits to the Statue of Christ and driving the magnificent Leba Pass with its cantilevered hairpin bends. From Lubango you will head for the coast driving by and staying at picturesque secluded bays and beaches. The scenery of the return journey varies from "Namib dunes" to open "Kaokoland" landscapes.

Date: 27 July – 08 August 2009

Angola Fishing & Sightseeing: Untouched Marine Resources and Coastline R8,000 pp

Flamingo, Furado, Lubango

Angola is emerging as a sought-after angling destination both for offshore and beach fishing. The waters teem with fish left untouched by human interference for 30 years. The mouth of the Cunene offers some of the world's best shore-fishing with specimens weighing over 30kg caught frequently.

From the Cunene, the coastal route north comprises a 230 km drive, most of it along the beach, which for much of the way, is bordered by high dunes, which fall precipitously into the sea. After the 'coastal visit', the route turns inland towards Lubango via the Leba Pass and from Lubango back to Namibia via the 'main road'.

Date: 07 – 09 June 2009; 29 Jun – 11 Jul 2009

BOTSWANA

Botswana's Best - Moremi, Chobe & Savuti R7,950 pp

Counted among Southern Africa's wildest areas are Moremi, Chobe and Savuti. These magnificent parks in Botswana are world renowned for their wide diversity of both fauna and flora and to spend time there is an experience of a lifetime.

The best way to do this is in the comfort your own vehicle and camping in the primitive but interesting campsites. To enhance this "Wild-African" experience, the number of clients on this tour is limited to twelve persons only.

Date: 01 - 08 August 2009; 09 - 16 August 2009

Trans Botswana, Caprivi, Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park R7,550 pp

Follow the contrast from the vast sand flats of the Makgadikgadi Pans, to the papyrus lined canals of the Okavango Delta and experience the magnificent Chobe National Park on a game drive, in an open safari vehicle and a boat cruise on the Chobe River.

Join us to discover the marvels of this geological intrigue as we travel from Kubu Island on into the Caprivi Strip via the mysterious Tsodilo Hills, eastwards along the Chobe River and on to the mighty Zambesi at the Victoria Falls.

Dates: 03 - 13 March 2009; 11 - 12 April 2009; 30 Jun - 10 Jul 2009; 21 - 31 July 2009; 23 Sep - 1 Oct 2009

Tiger Fishing – Botswana R7,250 pp

Once a year around the month of October, the northern canals of Botswana's Okovango Delta begin to bubble and boil with activity. This unique natural phenomenon is known as the Barbel Run, and is an occurrence that is unique to this part of the world. The feeding frenzy starts as the water level of the mighty Okavango River starts to drop, which brings small fish from adjacent flood plains into the river system.

This in turn draws millions of barbell that go after the smaller fish, which subsequently attracts birds, crocodiles and Africa's most vicious fresh water predatory fish - the Tiger fish. Come and join us for 5 days of 'catch and release' Tiger fishing in these beautiful surroundings.

Dates: 18 - 24 October 2009, 25 - 31 October 2009

Central Kalahari & Mabuasehube/Kgalagadi Trans Frontier Park R8,550 pp

Towards the end of summer, presuming reasonable rains have fallen in the area, the Kgalagadi is noted for its large number of resident eagles, such as the Martial, Tawny, Black Breasted, Snake and Bateleur. These are joined in February and March by the migrant raptors, the Booted Eagle and Steppe Buzzard, and the rare Lesser Spotted Eagle.

Join us on "The Highwayman's Adventure Route" on deep sand tracks through the vast expanse of Southern Africa's largest conservation area. Staring at Khama Rhino Sanctuary, we wend our way south, camping "rough" in the bush, to where the adventure ends in Nossop. We hope to be there when the numbers of eagles will be at their highest. However, we must not forget all the other wildlife we expect to see in the harsh but magnificent Kgalagadi Trans-frontier.

Date: 24 Feb - 05 Mar 2009

LESOTHO

Sani Pass - Trans Lesotho Adventure R3,650 pp

This long weekend is a must for any 4x4 or sports utility enthusiast; if you have not yet "tamed the dragon" you can now safely do so in the comfort of your own vehicle. Though the Sani Pass is awesome, no previous 4x4 experience is required.

This adventure traverses Lesotho from east to west over the highest mountain passes in Africa and includes a visit to the mighty Katse Dam. Our overnight stops are spent in the comfort of Himeville Arms Hotel in the Natal Midlands and the Bella Rosa Guest House in the Eastern Free State.

Date: 13 - 16 June 2009

MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique - Big Game to Coral Reefs R7,650 pp

Starting in the magnificent Kruger Park, we travel east into the lush lowlands of Mozambique, we cross the mighty Limpopo and on to the coastal flood plains.

In chalets almost on the beach, near the town of Ihhassoro, overlooking Bazaruto Island, we can experience the true feeling of this tropical paradise.

Having obtained permits to do so, we explore the tropical beaches, discovering the wonders of the coral lined coast, and with luck, we may encounter the elusive dugong.

Date: 11 - 19 July 2009, 27 Sep - 5 Oct 2009

KENIA

The Heart of East Africa US$ 2250 pp

Kenya is synonymous with some of the best safari experiences on the African continent. Kenya’s parks and reserves are home to hundreds of mammal and bird species. Not one day on a safari is the same and the views, panorama’s and natural encounters will never disappoint … from the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro to the rolling plains of the Masai Mara and the scenic lakes of the Great Rift Valley. Join us on this “Out of Africa” experience.

Date: 05 – 13 September 2009

UGANDA

Uganda: A Treasure with many "Pearls" US$3870 pp

Rivers, lakes, waterfalls, mountain ranges and the cultures and traditions of what many regard as the friendliest people on the continent...

Uganda is a beautiful country featuring a variety of eco-systems with the Equator and Rift Valley running through it... No wonder Winston Churchill referred to it as 'The Pearl of Africa'.

Visit many of the highlights of Uganda during this tour. Each day of this itinerary offers a unique experience: visit Lake Mburo National Park and Lake Bonyonyi with magnificent birdlife, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Victoria to visit a chimpanzee rehabilitation center, admire the magnificence of the Murchision Falls, do some game viewing in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimpanzee trekking in the Kibale National Park and surely the highly of the trip will be gorilla trekking in the Bwindi National Park.

The Queen Elizabeth National Park is recognized as being one of the most beautiful in Africa. A visit to this park can include a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and wonderful game viewing opportunities. Hiking in the Kyambura Gorge in search of chimpanzees is an amazing experience.

Date: 01 - 12 August 2009

ZAMBIA

Barotseland - Liuwa Plain Migration R8,450 pp

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.

Date: 01 - 10 November 2009

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