Southern Africa
Southern Africa is hugely diverse and traveling through it is equally colorful. All types of travelers- from the budget back backer to the high end luxury traveler can enjoy their bit of tranquility, culture wildlife and adventure!
Countries:
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia & Zimbabwe
Travel Tips & packing List: Africa
Boasting three of the planet’s most affluent diamond-bearing landscapes, this opulently filled wildlife-ridden savanna contains a largely unpaved wilderness. The river delta at Okavango and the herds at Chobe National Park provide unparalleled exposure to the best of what Africa has to offer.
Highlights:
Chobe National Park- At the country’s leading wildlife park, catch a glimpse of the “Big Five.”
Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pans National Park- In a region scattered with baobab trees, trail droves of wildebeest.
Tsodilo Hills- Meander through ancient rock paintings in this museum al fresco.
Okavango Delta- Jump into a hallowed canoe known as a mokoro.
Lying on a sand dune under a star-studded sky, where time stands still and reality is questionable, venture through a vast space of jagged mountains, isolating deserts, regal cities, fierce ocean views, and spectacular wildlife. Nestled comfortably between the Atlantic and the Kalahari, Namibia’s cultural diversity and landscapes make it a force to be reckoned with.
Highlights:
Fish River Canyon- there is not much larger on the planet; this canyon will sure try your stamina.
Endless Plains, Namib Rand Reserve
Etosha National Park- maneuver your way on a safari through the northern Namibia paradise and become acquainted with the heavenly sounds and sights.
Skeleton Coast- sail down the eerie fogged-covered coastline.
Sossusvlei- bask in the afternoon sun atop the burning-red dunes.
Swakopmund- radical, heart bounding sports await you.
Not only does this sub-Saharan country straddle two oceans packing in over 1,700 miles of coastline, but its has so many inclusive attributes that travelers trot the globe to find, from sophisticated cities to panoramic views of some of the most dramatically eye-catching wildlife seen around the world to snow-covered mountain ranges, lush valleys, and arid deserts. So whether your an adventure tourist or looking for a quiet getaway, South Africa provides all the necessities.
Highlights:
Cape Town- Step into the awe-inspiring city as you set forth toward the region’s vineyards.
Drakensberg Mountains- Deep within the mountains of Royal Natal National Park lies an amphitheatre waiting to be sung in.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park- The incredible vastness of the Kalahari will leave you absolutely breathless.
Kruger National Park- Camp in seclusion knowing your little friends are right outside.
Wild Coast- Cascading falls, stunning coastline, and reserves that make you feel cut off from the rest of the world, what more could you want.
Within the hidden African jewel lies several of the continents most lustrous wildlife parks, as well as a home for many other precious commodities such as Lake Kariba and Victoria Falls. It is a paradise for fishing connoisseurs as the impressive Zambezi River offers anglers the chance to cast a line into its mighty waters.
Highlights:
Lake Kariba- One of the grandest artificial lakes on the planet, Kariba offers all the essentials from fishing and boating to resort pampering.
South Luangwa National Park- Saturate your senses as you take on the bush and its wildlife.
Lower Zambezi National Park- Be completely immersed in African nature as you fish down the river surrounded by hippos and elephants.
Victoria Falls- Surrender to its mighty power as the rumbling waters plunge.
A country capable of whetting any appetite from the refined eateries in Harare or bungee-jumping over Victoria Falls to the ruins of Great Zimbabwe.
Highlights:
Eastern Highlands- Ascend the country’s second highest peak, fish, or saddle up on a safari.
Great Zimbabwe- Discover the city’s ancient aura revealing Africa’s largest stone structure beneath the pyramids.
Victoria Falls- Surround yourself in the thundering smoke of the falls as you raft or bungee jump then unwind receiving the imperial treatment.
