SOUTHERN AFRICA by air
15 DAYS
NAMIBIA | BOTSWANA | ZAMBIA
Africa has long been a much loved travel des5na5on. Air Adventure's air safari concept and style of all inclusive travel by air is undoubtedly the easiest way to experience remote Africa. We have earned an enviable reputa5on from extremely sa5sfied guests who have joined our tours through Africa. Our focus has been to access the bou5que lodges on remote, private wilderness reserves where you will avoid other tourists. This tour will take you from the spectacular desert landscapes of Namibia including the Kalahari across to the Okavango Delta where you will witness African wildlife on an epic scale. The tour concludes at a deluxe camp right on the Zambezi River nearby the mighty Victoria Falls. Experiences are varied with each and every day bringing something different; there is no other tour like it.
Spend less time on the road and more time exploring remote Australia and Africa
HIGHLIGHTS: -­‐ Access Southern Africa’s most spectacular and remote des5na5ons by private aircraV making travel effortless and significantly reducing transit 5mes -­‐ Stay at remote, luxury lodges and camps away from large tourist groups -­‐ Enjoy private game viewing drives on some of Africa’s most abundant private concessions -­‐ Hosted by an experienced tour leader, plus teams of local and indigenous guides at every port -­‐ Walk with a local Bushman tribe in the Kalahari Spectacular scenic flights: Skeleton Coast, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Etosha and many more.
Clockwise from Top: Spectacular dunes of the Namib Desert; Easy walk along one of the largest dunes; lioness and lion, Kalahari; desert rhino, Etosha.
Daily Itinerary
DAY ONE: ARRIVAL JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA One of our friendly representa5ves will meet your flight into Johannesburg Interna5onal Airport (look for your name on a signboard) private transfer to your hotel in Rosebank, a cosmopolitan part of Johannesburg to refresh and relax prior to mee5ng your fellow travelling companions for welcome drinks and dinner. Overnight accommoda5on and dinner: Luxury room at the bou5que 54 on Bath, Johannesburg !
DAY TWO: JOHANNESBURG -­‐ KULALA DESERT LODGE, NAMIB DESERT, NAMIBIA Meet your private aircraV this morning for the flight out into the desert. Once on the ground you will be met by your guides and transferred the short distance to the Lodge. In the aVernoon enjoy a nature drive in the private reserve looking for oryx, springbok and ostrich. Kulala Desert Lodge is situated within the arid Namib Desert on a private Wilderness Reserve. The lodge comprises 15 thatched and canvas ‘kulalas’ (‘to sleep’ in shiwambo) with en-­‐suite bathrooms and verandas overlooking the plains. Accommoda5on and meals for the next two nights: Kulala Desert Lodge.
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DAY THREE: KULALA WILDERNESS RESERVE, NAMIBIA
Early morning enjoy a guided excursion to the spectacular dunes of Namib Desert to the Sossusvlei, an enormous clay pan flanked by the famous red sand dunes that stand out starkly against the blue sky. The ‘vlei’ itself only fills aVer rare heavy rainfall when, in a complete turn-­‐around, it becomes a spectacular turquoise lake. This aVernoon enjoy a drive out to the canyon with ‘sundowners’ on the way home. !
DAY FOUR: KULALA DESERT LODGE -­‐ WALVIS BAY -­‐ ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA
This morning your flight path is over the Namib Desert and along the Skeleton Coast to Swakopmund. Here, depar5ng from the yacht club, guests embark on a boat cruise that promises excep5onal viewing of bird and marine life such as fur seals, dolphin, turtles, flamingo to name just a few. Lunch showcases local seafood and is served on the beach. This aVernoon your pilot will fly you onward to Etosha Na5onal Park. Accommoda5on and meals for the next two nights is at your luxurious oasis, Ongava Tented Camp DAY FIVE: ONGAVA PRIVATE RESERVE, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA
Africa’s largest salt pan forms the centre piece to this unique wilderness, a chain of waterholes ensures excep5onal, uninterrupted game viewing. The camp itself is deluxe with spacious, en suite tents. The central area is posi5oned over an ac5ve waterhole and game viewing provides frequent sigh5ngs of cheetah, lion, elephant and hartebeest. Private wildlife viewing drives with highly qualified guides promises abundant sigh5ngs of African game.
DAY SIX: ETOSHA -­‐ NHOMA SAFARI CAMP, NORTHERN KALAHARI, NAMIBIA AVer breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nhoma where you will be met by your personal guides and transferred by vehicle to camp. This is a small, ac5vity-­‐oriented, tented camp situated in the north east of Namibia, on a dune vegetated with Zambesi teak trees with a 180 degree view over the Nhoma omuramba (fossil river bed). The camp is adjacent to the Ju/’hoan Bushman tribal village. AVernoon ac5vi5es of the villagers may include cooking, making craVs, preparing hides, making hun5ng equipment such as quivers or arrows, preparing medicine. Accommoda5on and meals for the next two nights at the comfortable and authen5c Nhoma Safari Camp. DAY SEVEN: KALAHARI WITH THE BUSHMEN, NAMIBIA
Today guests are taken on a hun5ng/gathering excursion with four na5ve hunters. Skills such as fire and rope making, plus sefng of traps for birds and antelope are demonstrated. Because the Ju/‘hoan are s5ll ac5ve hunters, we will follow promising tracks and the walk can turn into an actual hunt. The dura5on and intensity of the walk depends on the fitness of the guests and is adaptable. Honey and veld food is also ac5vely sought. In the aVernoon, the community awaits the return of the hunters to see what they have brought back. The whole community will then par5cipate in tradi5onal games. This is followed by the giraffe or elephant healing dances in the evening aVer dinner, through which the healers reach an altered state of consciousness whereby they can cure illness. !
DAY EIGHT: NHOMA -­‐ MAUN -­‐ LITTLE KWARA, OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
This morning you will be flown into Botswana and out over the Okavango Delta, simply breathtaking from the air. The Ligle Kwara guides will take you by 4WD in to camp. Situated on an island in a private concession in the Okavango Delta, it is a beau5ful five-­‐roomed tented camp shaded by the canopy of an ancient forest. Each tent is large and roomy and has en-­‐suite facili5es. A plunge pool and reading area overlook the floodplains and a star deck leads off the dining area a great place to spot the na5ve wildlife like hippopotamus and elephant. Accommoda5on and meals for the next three nights is at the luxurious and in5mate LiPle Kwara Camp. Here you will be able to truly immerse yourself in this wonderful region which promises numerous wildlife sigh5ngs. DAYS NINE & TEN: LITTLE KWARA, OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
Two full days explora5on of this vast private concession in the Okavango Delta. There is a 3 vehicle limit on all wildlife sigh5ngs so you will never struggle to get great photographs as you will prac5cally have the en5re place to yourselves. Leopard, lion, cheetah all inhabit the area as it is abundant with their prey (impala, kudu, wildebeest, antelope). !
DAY ELEVEN: LITTLE KWARA -­‐ KWANDO LAGOON CAMP, LINYANTI WETLANDS, BOTSWANA
It’s only a short flight from Ligle Kwara to your next camp, your guides from Kwando Lagoon Camp will meet you at the airfield. Within this private concession predator sigh5ngs of lion, cheetah and wild dogs are good. Elephant viewing is amongst the best anywhere, especially in the cooler months. Plains game viewing should reward you with zebra, giraffe and hippo. Night drives on the Channel are superb, and bird watching opportuni5es abound. Accommoda5on and meals for the next two nights is at the deluxe Kwando Lagoon Camp. !
DAY TWELVE: KWANDO LAGOON CAMP, LINYANTI WETLANDS, BOTSWANA Another full day to explore the northern reaches of the wetlands. Wild dogs are common in the area as are ogers and fishing is also available. The camp’s 22 staff outnumber the maximum number of guests so you are assured of a peaceful and enjoyable stay. !
DAY THIRTEEN: KWANDO RIVER -­‐ TOKA LEYA CAMP, VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA This morning you will be flown across into Zambia’s Livingstone airport via the thunderous Victoria Falls. From the airport, it’s a short trip to Toka Leya Camp located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Spacious en-­‐suite safari-­‐
style tents are linked by wooden walkways. Lodge ac5vi5es include a tour of the magnificent Victoria Falls on the Zambian side, game drives in the Mosi-­‐oa-­‐Tunya (‘the smoke that thunders’) Na5onal Park, river cruises, tour of Livingstone town and the David Livingstone museum with the local curio shops and village school included. Accommoda5on and meals for the next two nights is at the very luxurious Toka Leya Camp
DAY FOURTEEN: ZAMBEZI RIVER, ZAMBIA
Spend the day enjoying the many ac5vi5es on offer. Visits to Mkuni Market and Simonga Village
are all outstanding ways of learning about the people and culture of this part of Zambia. Tiger fishing and a private group sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River can be arranged. !
DAY FIFTEEN: VICTORIA FALLS -­‐ JOHANNESBURG , SOUTH AFRICA AVer breakfast you will be transferred a short distance by road to Livingstone Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg, either extending your 5me in Africa or con5nuing homeward bound. !
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Clockwise from Top: Expert local guides at every stop; Unforgegable, uncrowded wildlife encounters; Deluxe to luxury camps and lodges in a variety of secluded, spectacular des5na5ons.
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About Us
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Air Adventure Australia was founded by Rod Dyer (1925-­‐2008). Rod, a pastoralist and bush pilot of over 10,000 hours pioneered ‘Ellenbrae’ cagle sta5on in the Kimberley back in the 1960s. It was the combina5on of Rod’s knowledge and love of the outback and flying that led him to launch Air Adventure. Since 1977, thousands of travellers have chosen Air Adventure to fly them to the Australia less-­‐travelled. The company is guided by Rod’s son, John Dyer who is also a pilot and very passionate about crea5ng high quality travel experiences spanning the en5rety of the Australian con5nent. His team at Air Adventure share his enthusiasm and dedica5on to create unforgegable travel for their guests.
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Encompass Africa is the crea5on of South African, Jonathan Wilson. “My love of wildlife and the African bush began as a small child. My grandfather took me on my first safari to the Kruger Na5onal Park and since then I have experienced so much of Africa. AVer my studies, I started off as a safari guide working throughout Africa, before moving to London to work for a tailor-­‐made luxury African safari company. During this 5me I was fortunate enough to constantly travel to Africa and experience in5mate and exclusive safari camps, premier wilderness des5na5ons, journeys out of the ordinary and develop long las5ng rela5onships in Africa.” !
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John and Jono met through a mutual contact and immediately began planning this supreme African adventure -­‐ combining the Air Adventure concept of air safaris with Jono’s endless knowledge of remote Africa. What our past guests are saying about us: Air Adventure Australia “Air Adventure is obviously held in very high regard by all the places we visited & everyone, everywhere made sure we had the best ?me possible. We didn’t want to come home and can’t wait to travel again.” S. Sugon ACT
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African Air Safari
“This is one of the best things that we have done in our lives.” I. & J. Askew, Port Fairy
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“Encompass Africa thank you... for the most awe-­‐inspiring holiday. It was extremely well planned with nothing leK to chance. The wildlife experiences were unbelievable, landscapes breathtaking and level of service second to none. I will tell all my friends about Africa and you and your service. It cannot be beaten”. Melbourne couple, Jan 2011 Tour Details
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Your aircraY Travel is in a privately chartered Pilatus PC-­‐12. This modern single prop-­‐jet engine aircraV is an excellent air touring vehicle, with excep5onal remote airstrip performance. Equipped with the latest avionics they are an all weather rated machine with impressive safety features. The interior is luxurious and spacious with individual windows making in flight viewing a joy. !
Tour departs Johannesburg, South Africa on May 14, 2015 and concludes Johannesburg on May 28. !
Cost USD 17,780.00 per person, twin share, truly all inclusive.
Single accommoda5on please add USD 1,900.00 (single accommoda5on is limited). !
Price all inclusive of: -­‐ All private charter flights in modern, luxury aircraV -­‐ All accommoda5on (deluxe to luxury) -­‐ All meals (except breakfast and lunch day one & lunch and dinner day fiVeen) -­‐ All drinks (bogled water through to alcohol with dinner) -­‐ All entries, permits, gratui5es/5pping, laundry -­‐ All trips, tours, transfers and excursions as outlined in i5nerary -­‐ Air safari escorted by experienced safari tour leader -­‐ Qualified teams of local and indigenous guides at every camp !
Not included: -­‐ Commercial flights to Africa (we can assist with these arrangements for you) -­‐ Visas (approximately USD 50 per country payable at immigra5on) -­‐ Items of a personal nature eg. phone calls, internet, travel insurance !
20% deposit is required to confirm your reserva_on. Balance is due 60 days prior to departure date. Places are limited. !
Enquiries For all enquiries and bookings, please contact the friendly team at Air Adventure Australia. We can also assist with your travel arrangements pre and post tour. Free phone 1800 033 160 or Interna5onal +61 3 55 721 371 [email protected] PO Box 339, Hamilton, Victoria 3300
For all New Zealand enquiries: Susie Williams at Hogan and Associates
Phone 09/ 489 7844
[email protected] 123 Shakespeare Rd, Milford, Auckland
Or contact your local travel professional.
For further informa5on on this tour and Air Adventure Australia: www.airadventure.com.au
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On behalf of all pilots, tour leaders and guides -­‐ we warmly invite you to join us.