RAMS AFRICA - Kalahari Rider
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Difficulty 3
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THE ADVENTURE
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Remote motorcycle adventure meets the African wildlife What better way of seeing the awe inspiring African vistas than from the saddle of your BMW Adventure bike - come and join us on this 14 day ride from Namibia through the Kalahari Desert to Botswana then onto the Okavango Delta through the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in search of the Majestic Victoria Falls of Zimbabwe. All this whilst in the company of Africa's big game. |
HIGHLIGHTS
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Botswana Botswana offers safari in its purest form as we venture deep into the bush in search of the Big 5. Makgahikgai Salt Pans A salty desert pan is all that is left of this once huge inland ocean. Kalahari Desert Ride through roads cut through the arid expanse of red sand dunes that fill the horizon the Kalahari Desert is a haven for the African wildlife. Big 5 Game Safari Jump aboard our Jeeps as we take you on a guided big game tour into the National Reserves to experience what it is like living next to wildlife. The Okavango Delta One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Okavango Delta swampland that evaporates and dries before hitting the salt pans of the Makgadikgadi. Victoria Falls Alleged to have been discovered by Doctor Livingstone Victoria Falls are known as the worlds largest waterfalls |
ITINERARY
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Leave the UK for Windhoek, Namibia Day one: Maun Fly into Maun a little river town in Botswana, check in, kick back and relax. Tonight we will meet the team have a couple of beers and go through the briefing Day two: Maun to Okavango Delta Lodge We leave the bikes behind in Maun and jump aboard the safari vehicles for a guided game drive through the Okavango Delta to tonight's bush camp, where we spend the night in the wilds, no fences, no electricity just camp showers and toilets under the stars, the real deal. Day three: Remote Bush Camp After breakfast we jump back into the jeeps and head deeper into the Bush in search of big game. This is a full day in the bush eating food solely prepared on the fire and listening to the natural "noise" and we bed down. Day four: Bush Camp to Nata 300 kms After an early game drive back to Maun we are reunited with the bikes. Today we hit the road and head toward the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Day five: Nata to Kasane 307 kms Today is spent riding up and along the Zimbabwe border and through the Sibuyu and Kasane Forest Reserves which gives us the rare opportunity to spot members of the Big 5 from our bikes and if that wasn't chance enough after checking in to our lodge in Kasane we do the Chobe Sunset River Cruise. Day six: Kasane to Victoria Falls to Kasane Today we jump back into the jeeps and after a short transfer we cross the border into Zimbabwe to discover the majestic Victoria Falls. Options to take a helicopter flight over the falls or a more sedate ride on an elephant. (extra activities not included) After tea at the Colonial Victoria Falls Hotel we head back to Kasane for supper. Day seven: Kasane to Divundu 433 kms The day starts with a 50km ride through the Chobe National Park with a chance to discover plenty of wildlife from the saddle of your BMW, including big game. We then ride through the Caprivi region of the country to a lodge on the banks of the Cubango river which leads into The Okavango Delta forming the so-called "Pan Handle". Day eight: Divundu to Grootfontein 456 kms With more of the Caprivi region being covered today we get a chance to ride through little rural villages. Discover the real Africa. Day nine: Grootfontein to Etosha 253 kms We ride from the Grootfontein area to the Southern gate of Etosha through a predominantly game and cattle farming area of Namibia to reach our lodge just outside the Southern Gate of Etosha. Day ten: Etosha A day spent in Etosha will always be a memorable day with another chance of spotting any of the big game including almost all of the bird species Namibia has to offer. Today is a guided game day in the safari jeep spending all day in Etosha looking for that great wildlife picture. Day eleven: Etosha to Windhoek 317 kms Our last day of riding takes us to one of the largest craft markets in Namibia for some souvenir shopping and then off to Windhoek. Day twelve: Relax and prepare for the farewell African dinner Day thirteen: Today we head to the airport to fly home with a bag full of memories. Not ready to go home, the we can arrange extra activities, speak to one of the RAMS Adventures Team Arrive back to the UK |
KEY FEATURES
FLIGHTS FROM UK - Arrive Maun Botswana
DEPART FROM WINDHOEK: - Arrive Heathrow London
SUPPORT:
All tours are supported with vehicles to carry luggage, motorcycle spares and equipment. Meals are included unless otherwise stated. |
MOTORCYCLES: BMW GS310's
BMW GS1200 liquid cooled 
OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
Each day has an option to ride in our support jeep. Optional activities available during and at the end of the adventure at extra costs |
DIFFICULTY 3: Easy sections mainly tarmac
ROAD CONDITIONS:
Mostly Tarmac roads easy ideal for pillion passngers |
PRICE:
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Tours available for groups or as individuals Includes:
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