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| Bike, Walk & Safari in South Africa & Botswana |
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| Priced from USD$7298.00, airfare is additional |
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Experience the wonders of southern Africa in true Backroads active-style - biking and hiking through the wilds of South Africa and Botswana. Relish in the beauty of mountains, coastlines and unique flora, discover ancient Bushman rock art and journey on foot and by bike into the bush. Private open-topped Land Rovers and the continent's best rangers offer intimate close-ups of spectacular wildlife. Each day features multiple activity options, and private flights provide unique and convenient access to a wide diversity of African landscapes and many of Southern Africa's top lodges. Join us for the best Africa has to offer! |
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Days 1-2 constantia
Meet in Cape Town  Hike along the base of Table Mountain, the city's cloud-draped landmark Explore the world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Bike from Cape Point - with chances to spot ostriches, cape mountain zebras, baboons and rare African penguins - to incredibly scenic Chapman's Peak.
Days 3-4 cederberg mountains
Journey to Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve, one of Africa's most luxurious settings Mountain bike and walk through rugged landscape to view ancient Bushman rock art, keeping an eye out for eland, ostrich and bontebok Relax at the hotel spa.
Days 5-6 mashatu game reserve
Fly on a chartered plane to Botswana's Mashatu, a remote private game reserve teeming with wildlife  Learn to track Africa's classic animals such as giraffe on a guided game walk Mountain bike along ancient elephant paths Safari through the bush in open-topped Land Rovers.
Days 7-8 drakensburg mountains
Return to South Africa by private airplane Meet our friend Lotus, who welcomes us into his Shangaan community Explore a small Afrikaner pioneer town with a thriving artist community and shop for African crafts From the Great Escarpment, take in stunning views of the wild bush below.
Days 9-11 sabi sands game reserve
Travel to Londolozi Private Game Reserve for exhilarating excursions into the bush - on foot and in Land Rovers - to view the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos), as well as other fascinating creatures like dung beetles and lilac-breasted rollers Fly to Johannesburg. |
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| Gap Adventures Amazon Explorer |
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10 days ex Lima - Lima, Iquitos, Amazon wildlife and culture - Priced from $2409.00, land only airfare additional. |
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This exciting, first-class riverboat cruise is an adventure of a lifetime! The Amazon is home to a vast, unforgettable array of unique sights, sounds and cultures. Daily excursions allow you the opportunity to see diverse wildlife such as sloths, toucans, pink dolphins and more! You will also meet the local people, so that you can get a rare glimpse of how life ‘on the river‘ is lived. |
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Day 1 Arrive Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2-3 Lima / Iquitos / Amazon River (2 B, L, D)
Enjoy the morning in Lima before taking an afternoon flight to the charming town of Iquitos. Tour the city before boarding a 19th century style riverboat on Day 3 which will be your home for the next six days. Accessible only by air or water, Iquitos, the Peruvian Jungle's largest city, remains pleasantly insulated from the outside world.
Day 4 Amazon River / Marañon River (B, L, D)
Rise early to catch a glimpse of the fishermen paddling their handmade canoes and village children smiling and waving from the river banks. Heading towards the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañon Rivers, it is hard to miss the wide variety of exotic birds overhead. In the afternoon, head upstream and enjoy a sunset before heading out on a nocturnal walk.
Day 5 Amazon Natural Park / Kapok Camp (B, L, D)
Canoe through a black water lake, home to many jungle animals including capybaras, the world's largest rodent. Give back to the mighty rainforest by planting a tree on our way to our "maloka" campsite. Built exclusively for G.A.P Adventures, spend the evening in a superior class camp with running water, raised, canvas tents with beds and traditional food from the area.
Day 6 Kapok Camp / Marañon River (B, L, D)
Today we visit the giant of the forest, the Kapok or Ceiba tree. From here, take a quick dip in the refreshing water and then head back to the comfort of the river boat. Our last visit in the area will be to a Jibaro-Ashual Shaman who will explain his traditional use of medicinal plants and bless your journey with a good luck ceremony.
Day 7 Marañon River / Pucate River / Ucayali River (B, L, D)
Keep your eyes open for dolphins and waterfowl as we cross the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on the Pucate River. For lunch we will get even closer to nature as we go for a floating picnic before searching for the "Victoria amazonica" or giant water lily.
Day 8 Ucayali River (B, L, D)
Explore one of the Peruvian Amazon's best hidden secrets - the black water rivers that criss-cross the forest. Among the abundant fauna, discover a large variety of egrets, macaws, capuchins and squirrel monkeys.
Day 9 Iquitos / Lima (B)
Arrive in Iquitos early in the morning for our flight to Lima. Enjoy one last night on the town and savour the delicious Peruvian cuisine.
Day 10 Depart Lima (B) |
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