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SD 05 – Cunene to Congo

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Introduction

In July this year 10 Getaway readers and their 4x4s will join Koos Moorcroft and Getaway journalists on an unforgettable 22-day trip through Angola. Numbers are limited to 10 vehicles, so don’t leave your booking too late.

Date of tour

• 14 Jul 2008 – 05 Aug 2008
• 28 Aug 2008 – 19 Sep 2008

Cost

• R 10 000 per vehicle

The rate excludes visas, border crossings fees, road taxes, camping fees, lodge or hotel fees, meals, travel insurance, fuel and vehicle recovery fees.

( All prices are subject to exchange rate fluctuations )

Point of Departure

• Ruacana, Namibia

Point of return

• Ruacana, Namibia

Itinerary

The trip will begin in Oshakati, Namibia and head north to cross the Angolan border at Ruacana. From there the trip moves west towards the Cunene mouth and then north along the beach (staying at Flamingo Lodge for two days) and up the coast for nine days, beyond Lobito and Luanda, all the way to the mouth of the Congo River at Soyo.

The tour then heads back south, but this time inland, taking in the Dondo region, Quibala, Huambo, Menongue and the Okavango River before heading back across the border to Rundu.

Roughly ten of the 22 days will be spent sleeping rough, the remainder in campsites and good value, basic lodges and cabins. Daily distances will range from between 130 to 500 kilometres.

A detailed itinerary with overnight locations, daily mileage and notable features of each day will be forwarded to readers on request.

Please note that the above itinerary may be changed, at any time during the trip, as a result of unfavourable weather or road conditions.

Highlights

• Beach driving, 200 kilometers on one stretch.
• Flamingo Lodge and leisure activities – paragliding, quadbikes, deep sea fishing and sightseeing.
• Lake Arco – inland freshwater lake.
• Going up the magnificent Leba Pass and viewing statue of Christ similar to the one in Rio de Janeiro.
• Dorsland Trekkers 1874 Church, Cemetary at Humpata.
• Sumbe palm lined coastal road and cosy seafood taverns and pubs.
• Port Amboim – Coffee exporting harbour of days gone by.
• Caba Ledo – Cultural fishing village.
• Experience 5 big rivers of Angola, including the mighty Congo River.
• City of Luanda.
• The Angolan Highlands – mountain passes, indigenous forests and Waterfalls.
• Regions of historical Military value – War relics along some of the battlefields routes.
  

Payment conditions

There is a 50% non-refundable deposit on booking. The remainder is to be transferred at least 14 days before the commencement date of the tour. Bank details are available here.

Bookings and Enquiries