Southern Africa is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations for Malaysians to visit in 2014. With its outstanding natural beauty, dizzying array of flora and fauna and rich cultural heritage, it's no wonder that Africa is on the radar for well-travelled Malaysians.
We've put together our ultimate guide to holidays in southern Africa, covering:
* Top tourist attractions
* Best national parks for safari
* Overviews of Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe as well as
* Tips on what to expect for first-time safari goers
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2. Content
Introduction
About Sedunia 1
Experience Africa 2
Travel Attractions in Africa 3 - 4
The Big Five 5 - 6
The Great Migration 7 - 8
The 5 best National Parks for safari
9 - 10
Botswana 11 - 12
Kenya 13 - 14
South Africa 15 - 16
Tanzania 17 - 18
Zimbabwe 19 - 20
Suggested Itinerary 21
Highlights of Southern Africa
What to Expect On A Safari 22
Visa 23
Get in Touch 24
3. Introduction
About Sedunia Travel
Sedunia Travel is an award-winning travel specialist
based in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An IATA,
PATA and MATTA member, we work closely with
operators and tourism organisations from around the
world. We offer flights, independent tours, group travel
and incentive travel throughout Asia and globally.
Travel is not just our business,
it’s our way of life.
Founded in 1976, Sedunia Travel has gone from
strength to strength. Starting as a corporate ticketing
agent, we have grown to be one of the largest travel
agencies in Malaysia offering a full range of corporate,
incentive and leisure services. Customer service has
always been one of our guiding principles and has been
one of the main reasons for our success. In the past five
years we have rapidly expanded and are now known for
offering worldwide holidays.
Our Tailor-made Tours
• Planned by an expert with in-depth knowledge of
the region.
• Designed to suit your specific requirements and
departure date.
• Private travel arrangements.
• A choice of flexible accommodation options.
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travel or visit www.seduniatravel.com.
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4. Experience Africa
With its impressive landscapes and formidable
animal life, the world’s second-biggest continent,
Africa, captures your heart with the openness of
its people, vibrant colours and stunning scenery.
Wildlife
Without doubt, the main reason why people visit Africa is
to view the wildlife. No other continent offers the same
opportunities to see such diverse wildlife running free
and often in very close proximity. The best known are the
“Big Five”: elephants, lions, rhino, leopards and buffalo.
The continent is home to many species facing
extinction, including mountain gorillas and Grevy’s
zebras (the largest of the zebra family).
Religion
Africans believe in a wide variety of religions, but the
exact numbers are hard to come by, as religion is
regarded a sensitive subject amongst many governments.
According to Encyclopædia Britannica, 45% of the
population are Christians, 40% are Muslims and 10%
follow African Traditional Religion, while a small number
of Africans are Hindu, Buddhist, Confucianist, Baha’i, or
have beliefs from the Judaic tradition.
Scenery
From the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro to the ever
changing deserts of Namibia, the rich Okavango delta
in Botswana to the wine country in South Africa, the
scenery in southern Africa is constantly changing. That
is part of the allure of the continent, with each type of
landscape providing rich habitats for the local flora
and fauna.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Culture
Southern African culture is incredibly hard to pin down,
being a melting pot of many civilisations over the
centuries. In South Africa alone, there are over 11 official
languages spoken. This means that every country in the
southern Africa continent is unique, with their own
quirks and customs.
Hout Bay, South Africa
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5. Life is either a daring adventure,
or nothing.
-Hellen Keller
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6. Travel Attractions in Africa
Victoria Falls, Zambia & Zimbabwe Table Mountain, South Africa
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
This legendary waterfall is among the biggest and most
awe-inspiring on the planet.The Victoria Falls generate
mists that can be spotted from more than 20km away,
as well as an impressive rumbling sound, so you hear
them before you see them.
Table Mountain is the landmark for Cape Town, a
flat-topped mountain overlooking the city. A visit to the
top is a must for its stunning views, with visitors
choosing to use the cablecar or even hike to the top. The
highest point on Table Mountain is Maclear’s Beacon at
1,086m above sea level.
The Cape of Good Hope is a peninsula just outside the
city of Cape Town. In the days of navigating by ship,
it was a welcome sight to sailors of where the Indian
Ocean met the Atlantic Ocean and marked the point
where a ship would start to sail northwards back to
Europe.
The flat top of the mountain is often covered by clouds,
formed when a south-easterly wind is directed up the
mountain’s slopes into colder air, where the moisture
condenses to form the so-called “table cloth” of cloud.
The Cape peninsula is one of eight protected areas
in the region, designated as a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO for the richness of its plant life. It is also rich in
wildlife, particularly birds. The shore of the peninsula is
home to the cape gannet, the African black
oystercatcher and four species of cormorant, but the
most famous feathered residents are the colony of
jackass penguins at Boulders Beach.
The national border between Zambia and Zimbabwe
lies midstream, with national parks falling both sides of
the Zambezi River. The gorges and cliffs below the falls
in these parks are prime territory for raptors, including
falcons and black eagles. A sunset cruise in the evening
is a must, with a unique chance to spot wildlife from the
boat whilst enjoying a sundowner.
Best time to visit: great all year round, but for
perfect photos without too much mist, visit during the
dry season (winter months). If you want to witness the
falls at full blast, then April is the time to go.
Best time to visit: Cape Town is a perfect place to visit
all year-round, and April and May, when the temperature
starts to dip for autumntime, are perfect. Avoid visiting
at the start of August: the cableway is scheduled for its
annual maintenance and will be closed.
Best time to visit: to see the penguins, go in January August, when the adults are feeding up for the breeding
season. In September and October, penguins feed at sea
so the number of the birds will be fewer.
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7. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Mount Kilimanjaro is a metaphor for the compelling
beauty of East Africa. Not only is this the highest peak
on the African continent, it is also the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, rising in isolation from
the surrounding scrubland to an astounding 5,895m.
The Skeleton Coast, extending from the city of
Swakopmund up along Namibia’s coast to the border
of Angola, is one of the most pristine coastlines in the
world. Only 800 visitors are allowed to visit a year,
helping to preserve the area. The haunting name comes
from the number of whale and seal skeletons that are
scattered along the beaches, along with the rusted
frames of ships that have been swept in to the coast.
Sossusvlei is a salt and clay pan in the Namib desert.
The area is known for its stunning sand dunes that climb
up to 323m high and are constantly moving with the
winds. The colours of the sand add to the effect, with
warm oranges and dazzling whites mingling together
and ever changing with the angle of the sun.
A favourite of climbers worldwide, the trek, taking from 4
days onwards depending on the route, does not
necessarily need professional climbing experience.
Rather, it is the altitude that prevents many climbers
from reaching the peak. For those who reach the top, it
is a life-affirming moment, with views stretching far over
the Tanzanian and Kenyan plains.
Best time to visit: January, February and September
are considered to be the best times to climb the
mountain, as the temperature is warm and there is the
least amount of rain.
One of the most intriguing spots in this raw wilderness
is the “roaring dunes” - sand dunes that seem to emit
low groans from the air trapped between the sands. The
Portuguese sailors once called the area the “Gates of
Hell”, but for those who are lucky enough to visit, the
name couldn’t be further from the truth.
Despite being desert, a surprising amount of wildlife
thrives in the dunes, from antelopes to ostriches.
Sossusvlei is popular with photographers worldwide and
is a must-see for anyone visiting Namibia.
Best time to visit: Try sunrise or sunset when the
colours are at their most vivid. In terms of months,
March to May and August to October are a good bet.
Best time to visit: the Skeleton Coast is a year-round
destination, with December and January being slightly
less popular times to go.
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8. The Big Five
Lion
Leopard
Rhino
The African lion (Panthera Leo), king of the sub-Saharan
savanna, has been admired by man for its beauty and
strength for thousands of years. It’s one of the most
exciting animals to see on safari. These beautiful, large
cats are excellent hunters.
The African leopard (Panthera Pardus) is more numerous
than the African rhino in the Big 5 pantheon, but they
are just as difficult to spot on safari in Africa. Leopards
use trees as observation platforms and for protection,
so you have to remember to look up to see this solitary,
beautiful cat. Leopards are shy and nocturnal, which is
strange for a cat that can climb, swim and live in a wider
range of habitats than most other wild cats.
There are two species of rhino in Africa, the Black rhino
(Diceros Bicornis) and the White rhino (Ceratotherium
Simum). Black rhinos have suffered the most drastic
reduction in population in the last 20 years - there
are now only about 4,000 left in the wild, despite the
valiant conservation efforts to increase those numbers.
The White rhino is more numerous numbering at over
17,000, and is heavily concentrated in Southern Africa.
Best place to see them: Kruger National Park is
considered one of the best places to spot leopards. You
may also see them in Kenya’s Samburu National Park.
Best place to see them: The Ngorongoro Crater in
Tanzania is a good place, where you can also see
grazing black rhino.
Lions can reach around 14 years of age, but many
males die sooner because they get injured fighting one
another. Female lions synchronize the birth of their cubs
and cooperate in raising them.
Best place to see them: Tanzania is meant to have the
continent’s highest concentration of lions, and during
the annual migration, many are found in the Serengeti
National Park.
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9. Elephant
Cape Buffalo
The African elephant (Loxodonta Africana) is the largest
mammal in the world. The elephant lives in woodlands,
forests, deserts and savanna, spread across 37
countries in sub-Saharan Africa. During the 1970s and
1980s, the demand for ivory led to a dramatic decrease
in elephant numbers, but a ban on all ivory trade has
helped bring the population to around 600,000.
Elephants are well known for living in families, and even
mourning the death of loved ones.
Cape Buffalo (Syncerus Caffer), or African Buffalo, are
commonly found in protected wildlife areas that have
plenty of water, throughout sub-Saharan Africa. These
animals are not closely related to Asian water buffalo,
and because of their unpredictable nature, are very
dangerous to humans. Cape buffalo are large, and
adults stand from 1 - 1.7m tall tall and can weigh in up
to 900kg.
Best place to see them: Chobe National Park,
Botswana, is home to herds of hundreds of elephants.
Best place to see them: Kruger National Park is
great for big herds of buffalo, as is Chobe National Park
in Botswana.
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10. The Great Migration
Each year around 1.5 million wildebeest and 300,000
zebra (along with antelope) gather up their young and
start their long trek of around 1,800 miles from
Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains to Kenya’s Masai Mara
National Reserve in search of food and water. This is
no walk in the park: every year an estimated 250,000
wildebeest don’t make it.
One of the most spectacular sights of the migration is
when the herds gather to cross the Grumeti River
(Tanzania) and the Mara River (Kenya) from July
through September.
In December through March comes calving season in
Tanzania, when most of the wildebeest calves are born
in just a three week period, usually at the beginning
of February. All these helpless calves attract predators
and this is an amazing time of year to watch impressive
lion kills. Watching almost half a million little wildebeest
being born and running alongside their mothers is a
spectacular sight.
By April/May during the rains, the herds begin to migrate
west and north to the grassier plains and woodland of
the Serengeti’s western Corridor.
By the end of May, as the rains stop, the wildebeest and
zebra gradually start moving north and individual groups
begin to congregate and form much larger herds,
preparing for the great migration. Western Serengeti is
the best place to watch the migration unfold.
By July the herds reach their first big obstacle, the
Grumeti River. The Grumeti River gets deep in places,
especially after heavy rains. This is the first of the
spectacular river crossings you can witness. The depth
of the river makes drowning a distinct possibility for
many wildebeest and there are plenty of crocodiles to
take advantage of their distress. Camps along the river
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By late July, the herd continue northwards, but before
they can arrive at the green plains of the Masai Mara,
they have to cross yet another river: the Mara River, yet
another falling place of wildebeest.
September to November, the wildebeest graze on the
Mara plains and make for very interesting viewing, for
the predators alone that gather.
At the end of the year, the wildebeest are on the move
again. This time, they head back on their long trek to the
Serengeti plains in Tanzania for the calving period.
Interesting Facts
• Wildebeest are also called Gnu because of the grunts
they make.
• Having over 400,000 wildebeest born in a three week
period means that more of the calves survive.
• Wildebeest are born to run. They can run alongside
their mothers just minutes after they are born.
• Zebra and wildebeest graze in harmony because each
animal prefers a different part of the same grass.
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12. The 5 Best National Parks for Safaris
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Masai Mara, Kenya
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Perhaps one of the best known national parks in the
world, Kruger National Park in South Africa lives up to its
name. The park, stretching over hundreds of kilometers
presents numerous opportunities for game viewing of
the Big Five, as well as many other animals too. The
park is made up of four regions: the central region
makes up nearly half of the park’s lion population, the
far north has rare birdlife, the northern region with its
five rivers is home to the majority of the hippo population
whilst in the southern region you’re more likely to see
white rhino.
The Masai Mara, technically an extension of the
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, is witness to the
annual heart stopping Great Migration of wildebeest.
Probably second in fame to Kruger National Park, the
park also has a dense lion population and is a fantastic
place to spot predators. With the big skies and the open
savannahs, the Masai Mara has a certain romance
about it that makes it a firm favourite with seasoned
safari goers. For the ultimate safari experience, a hot
air balloon at dawn with a glass of champagne or two
makes the moment unforgettable.
Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana, has one of
the largest concentrations of game in Africa. By size, it
is the third largest park of the country and is the most
diverse. Chobe National Park is widely known for its
spectacular elephant population: it contains an
estimated 70,000 elephants, perhaps the highest
elephant concentration of Africa. Elephants living here
are Kalahari elephants, the largest in size of all known
elephant populations. During the dry season, the
elephants can be seen cavorting in the Chobe River and
Linyanti River areas. Chobe National Park is also famous
for its large lion population and the African wild dog.
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13. Etosha National Park, Namibia
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Etosha National Park has a large salt pan at the heart of
it that attracts abundant wildlife around the waterhole,
with almost guaranteed sightings. The species found
in the park are elephants, the endangered black rhino
and even leopard. The rainy season makes the park a
birder’s paradise, with more than 340 bird species. The
park is a complete contrast to the open grasslands of
Namibia, with the endless pan of silvery-white sand and
mirages that shimmer on the horizon.
Botswana’s Okavango Delta is a fascinating and unique
wildlife location. It is the world’s largest inland delta and
attracts a great concentration of diverse animals and
birds. The Okavango Delta is home to a wide variety of
wildlife, such as elephants, buffalo, and giraffe, as well
as aquatic animals such as the hippo and Nile crocodile.
The delta is a habitat for over 400 species of birds, so is
fantastic for bird lovers. One of the most unique points
about going on a safari in the Okavango Delta is that you
explore the area by boat too.
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14. Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern
Africa and bordering Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
and Zambia. The bulk of the Kalahari desert falls within
Botswana’s borders and Botswana is home to most of
the world’s San (bushman) population.
Botswana has diverse areas of wildlife habitat. In
addition to the delta and desert areas, there are
grasslands and savannas, where Blue Wildebeest,
antelopes, and other mammals and birds are found.
Wildlife is Botswana’s main draw. Wildlife parks
compose nearly one-fifth of the country. In these parks
you will find lions, cheetahs, crocodiles, hippos,
elephants, antelope, endangered wild dogs, and
hundreds of species of birds.
The Chobe National Park, famous for its elephants, and
Moremi Game Reserve (in the Okavango Delta) are the
two most popular national parks for visitors to Botswana.
The bleak salt pans of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
attract a large number and variety of birds year-round.
Other great game parks include Nxai Pan National Park,
Mokolodi Nature Reserve and Gemsbok National Park.
Zarafa Camp, Okavango Delta
Chobe National Park
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15. Fast Facts
Capital: Gaborone
Get there: Fly to Johannesburg with Emirates, Etihad, Qatar
Airways or Singapore Airlines, then continue to Maun for
Okavango Delta or Victoria Falls with South African Airways
Currency: Botswana Pula
Best time to visit: During the winter months from the end of
May to the end of September.
Okavango Delta
Duba Plains Camp, Okavango Delta
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16. Kenya
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is located in the
African Great Lakes region of Southeast Africa. Its
capital and largest city is Nairobi. Kenya lies on the
equator with the Indian Ocean to the south-east,
Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan
to the north-west, Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to
the north-east.
Kenya is famous for its safaris and diverse wildlife
reserves and national parks such as the East and West
Tsavo National Park, the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru
National Park, and Aberdares National Park.
These national parks are home to flocks of pink
flamingoes, prides of lions and the Great Migration of
wildebeest from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Kenya’s Masai
Mara National Park.
The Masai Mara is also the homeland of the Masai
people, now known the world over for their distinctive
customs and dress, as well as their semi-nomadic
lifestyle.
Masai Mara tribe
Wildebeest Migration from the air
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17. Fast Facts
Capital: Nairobi
Get there: Fly to Nairobi with Kenya Airways direct, or fly
with Emirates or Qatar Airways via the Middle East.
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Best time to visit: Great year-round, but June to October
are the best times. Rainy season falls in April and May.
Mount Kenya
The Great Migration
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18. South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is a
country located at the southern tip of Africa. To the north
lie the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana and
Zimbabwe; to the east are Mozambique and Swaziland;
and within it lies Lesotho, an enclave surrounded by
South African territory.
One of the main reasons travelers visit South Africa is
to experience the outdoors and see the wide range of
wildlife. Numerous mammals are found in the bush,
including lions, leopards, white rhinos, blue wildebeest,
kudus, impalas, hyenas, hippopotami and giraffes.
The most visited national park is Kruger National Park,
famous for its lions, but there are plenty of other national
parks dotted around this country, from Pilanesberg, a
drive from Johannesburg, to the Hluhuwe-Imfolozi
Game Reserve.
South Africa also offers the chance to drive along one
of the greatest drives in the world: the Garden Route, or
Route 62, from Cape Town along the coast and interior
with stunning scenes, delicious cuisine en route and a
chance to sample some of South Africa’s best wines in
the winelands.
Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town
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19. Fast Facts
Capital: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria
Get there: Fly to Johannesburg with Emirates, Etihad or Qatar
Airways via the Middle East, or Singapore Airlines via Singapore.
Currency: South African Rand
Best time to visit: May and September, during the ‘dry’ season.
Boulders Beach
Kruger National Park
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20. T
anzania
Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa, bordered
by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi,
and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west,
and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south.
Over one third of the country is made up of wildlife parks
and reserves, including the Ngorongoro Conservation
Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National
Park, and the Serengeti National Park in the north and
the Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, and
Mikumi National Park in the south.
The landscape changes dramatically as you journey
across savannahs, mountains, lakes and parks, giving
ample opportunities to spot different species. The
Serengeti National Park, from where the wildebeest
begin their Great Migration, is the size of a small
country alone!
Tanzania also offers visitors the chance to climb Mount
Kilimanjaro, or relax on the fine white sands of the
tropical island of Zanzibar just off the coast: a perfect
end to a hectic safari.
Ngorongoro Crater
Hot Air Balloon Ride, Serengeti National Park
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21. Fast Facts
Capital: Dar es Salaam
Get there: Fly with Kenya Airways and travel via Nairobi, or with
Emirates and Qatar Airways via the Middle East.
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling
Best time to visit: All months except April, May and November.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mnemba Island
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22. Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is another landlocked country, bordering
South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest,
Zambia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east.
The country is considered to be one of the best in Africa
due to their excellent guides, meaning that visitors can
get the maximum out of this great value destination.
One of the unique features of a Zimbabwean safari is
that they can be done on foot or by canoe along the
Zambezi River. The premier safari park is Hwange
National Park, the largest game reserve in the country
and the natural habitat for lions, leopards, spotted hyena
and cheetahs. Other safari parks include Lake Kariba
and the Mana Pools.
The ultimate Zimbabwe experience has to be of course
visiting the magnificent Victoria Falls, followed by a
traditional Boma dinner. Enjoy its dizzying array of
barbequed meats while being entertained by traditional
drummers and dancers.
Mana Pools National Park
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23. Fast Facts
Capital: Harare
Get there: Fly with Kenya Airways and travel via Nairobi, or with
Emirates via the Middle East.
Currency: US Dollar
Best time to visit: During the winter months of July - October.
Avoid the rainy season (mid December - March)
Lake Kariba
The Hide, Hwange National Park
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24. Suggested Itinerary
This is a suggested itinerary that covers many of the
highlights in this brochure. However, we specialise in
tailoring your trip to your exact requirements and any
element can be changed, from the accommodation
stayed in to the number of days, the places visited to
the activities you take part in. Contact our specialists
on 03-2142 0222 to discuss your plans.
Day 4
Cape Town - Oudtshoorn
Transfer this morning to Oudtshoorn, along the
famous Garden Route and enjoy the views. On
arrival, visit the Safari Ostrich farm and relax.
African Safari & Victoria Falls
Day 5
Oudtshoorn - Knysna
Today, explore the Cango Caves and the wildlife
ranch, then travel on to the pretty town of
Knysna, where you will sail along the lagoon on
a cruise.
Day 1
Arrive Cape Town
Arrive into Cape Town airport and be met by a
representative who will transfer you to your
hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore
this cosmopolitan city.
Day 6
Knysna
The morning is yours to relax in Knysna. Later,
transfer to George Airport this morning and take
your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, be taken
to the hotel to freshen up.
Day 2
Cape Town
Discover Cape Town on a tour of the city:
ascend Table Mountain by cable car, see the
historic Malay Quarter and stop at the Victoria
& Alfred Waterfront where you can grab a tasty
meal or stroll along the promenade.
Day 3
Cape Town
This morning, see Cape Point. Start by
flanking the cold Atlantic Ocean to Hout Bay,
where you will board a boat to “Seal Island”.
Continue alongside the Indian Ocean and stop
to see the jackass penguins of Boulders Beach.
See the Cape of Good Hope, called by Sir
Francis Drake as the “the fairest Cape that we
saw in the whole circumference of the Globe”.
Finish at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
and explore South African flora.
Day 7
Johannesburg - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Transfer to Johannesburg airport this morning
and fly to Victoria Falls. On arrival, be
transferred by road to Cresta Mowena Safari
Lodge, with a drive taking you into Botswana. In
the afternoon, embark on your first game drive
and look out for the Big Five!
Day 8
Chobe National Park
Rise early to the sound of wildlife around you
and head out on an early morning game drive
with your experienced guide. Return to the
lodge for some relaxation and late afternoon,
head back out for another game drive.
Day 9
Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls
Take your last game drive at Chobe National
Park this morning, then drive back to Victoria
Falls in Zimbabwe, where you will be dropped
off at your hotel there. In the afternoon, head
out on a cruise along the Zambezi River and
enjoy the wildlife spotting and beautiful sunset.
Day 10 Victoria Falls
Today is your chance to experience the
thundering Victoria Falls first-hand. You will
hear the falls before you see them, and wonder
at their majesty.
Day 11 Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park
Depart from Victoria Falls today by road and
transfer to The Hide Safari camp in Hwange
National Park. Here. you will have the chance
to experience wildlife up and close, as the camp
is near to a waterhole which is frequently visited
by inquisitive mammals.
Day 12 Hwange National Park
Enjoy a full day of game viewing activities, from
morning game walks to night drives. Walking
tours are especially thrilling, giving you the
chance to see and hear the magic of the bush.
Day 13 Hwange National Park - depart Victoria Falls
Enjoy one last morning safari activity on your
trip, before returning to Victoria Falls airport for
your flight home.
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25. What to Expect On A Safari
How long do game drives last for?
Game drives take place early morning and late
afternoon, when the wildlife is at its most active. The
drives each usually last around 3.5 hours.
will still be there when you return that evening. In fact,
many safari lodges mix up the activities so you can have
a choice of a walking safari or a 4X4, or visit different
areas on a rotation to mix things up.
Are safaris safe?
Yes - whilst staying at safari lodges, you are usually far
from human settlements and so crime virtually does
not exist. You needn’t fear any danger from the animals
either - safari guides are usually armed and trained to
deal with any unwieldy animals you may encounter.
What should I pack?
Bring lots of layers of comfortable clothes, as the
weather can get cold in winter and get warmer later in
the day. Binoculars, closed toe shoes, sun hat, camera
and neutral colours are essential.
Am I guaranteed to see the Big Five?
Animal sightings are not guaranteed - wild animals can
be very unpredictable! However, your guides are very
experienced and will try to give you the best viewing
possible. As well as the Big Five, you may also see other
animals, such as wild dogs and giraffes amongst many
others, as well as lots of birdlife.
What are the safari lodges like?
Safari lodges can vary from basic to very luxurious.
Typically, you might stay in a tented camp, which is far
more comfortable than it sounds, with all the mod cons.
These lodges are also usually located near to watering
holes, meaning that you can often observe the wildlife
from the lodge itself.
Do I need a visa?
Malaysian citizens do not need to apply for visas
beforehand when visiting South Africa, Zimbabwe,
Namibia, Botswana, Kenya or Tanzania. However, they
do have entry requirements such as needing two blank
pages in your passport - please talk to one of our consultants for the details for each country.
How many days do you recommend on safari?
We recommend a minimum of two nights at each safari
camp you visit, giving you on average four game
viewing activities. This allows for spotting different
animals during the trip and maximises your chances of
getting a good viewing. You can also consider
combining several game lodges to get a different feel in
each national park or region.
How early will I have to wake up?
You typically would have a morning coffee at around
05.00am before heading out on safari at 05.30am.
However, there is plenty of free time when you return to
the camp to relax and have a nap.
If you’ve never been on a safari before, you may be
anxious about what it actually entails. Here are a few
questions our customers frequently ask us:
How many game drives do we get a day?
Usually you have two game drive or wildlife experiences
a day if you are staying for a full day. If you arrive at the
lodge in the afternoon, you would join an afternoon
activity that day and on the day you are leaving the
lodge, you would typically have a morning game drive.
Do I need to have vaccinations?
We advise that you check with your doctor in advance
before departing for your safari to see what
vaccinations they recommend. If you are not visiting
Zambia, then usually you will not need a Yellow Fever
certificate. Malaria can be a risk in certain locations, so
allow plenty of time to discuss the risks with a qualified
health practitioner.
What can we do if we’re not on a game drive?
Most safari lodges are well equipped with other
activities, such as visiting local communities, learning
more about the wildlife, taking a dip in the swimming
pool and swapping your stories with other safari-goers!
Will I get bored taking so many game drives?
The short answer is no! Each game drive is unique,
and just because you may have seen an elephant in
the morning in a certain spot does not mean that they
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27. Get In T
ouch
Feeling inspired to visit Africa, but not sure where to
start?
You can view more suggested itineraries at
www.seduniatravel.com/tours/africa
or speak to one of our specialists on
03-2142 0222 to start planning today.
No one can return from the Serengeti unchanged,
for tawny lions will forever prowl our memory
and great herds throng our imagination.
- George Schaller
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