THE CAPRIVI STRIP HOLIDAYS

I WANT TO FLY A HOT AIR BALLOON OVER THE BUSH

Whether in Namibia, South Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, this is a highlight of many a visit to Africa. Enjoy your bird's eye view of the African landscape and the daily struggle for life on the ground, before the traditional Champagne breakfast in the bush!

In East Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) the adventure typically begins before dawn, with flames from the balloons burners lighting the darkness as the craft inflates and rises, and you enjoy a spectacular African sunrise. Suspended below the multi-coloured canopy you’re off for a wildlife viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective, appreciating the stillness and the silence as you float above the majestic African plains. Flights typically last an hour and then in time-honoured tradition of balloon flights the world over, you toast your return to earth with a champagne breakfast, cooked wherever you land.

"Up, up and away" as you sail silently over the reddish dune sea of the Namib Desert in Namibia. Again the flight starts as the sun rises, with the first light of the day highlighting the rich contrast of colour and shape on the towering sand dunes of the Sossusvlei region. The flight itself takes about one hour and once again ends with a champagne breakfast at a scenic landing spot.

In South Africa we offer hot air balloon flights from a selection of amazing locations. The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site in Gauteng , one of the world's richest early human geological sites; in The Free State fly over the site of the largest meteor strike in Earth's history and the picturesque and quaint village of Clarens; or the spectacular central and southern Drakensberg mountains and Tala Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal; between April and October flights are available over the Kalahari desert and Augrabies National Park in the Northern Cape; only a couple of hours from Cape Town, flights are available; we also offer a wonderful scenic experience with magnificent views of the Mpumalanga escarpment and the Lowveld (outside of Kruger National Park).

Please Note - Ballooning is strictly weather permitting.

Situated in the East Caprivi area of Namibia, just over the border from Botswana, across the river from Chobe National Park. Chobe Savanna Lodge overlooks the vast floodplains of the Puku Flats. The emphasis here is on appreciating the beauty of the riverfront area and its peaceful location. Guests arrive by boat via the Namibian border post.

ACCOMMODATION
Guests are accommodated in 12 rustic thatched air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms. There is a swimming pool in the garden area and an elevated bar and dining room with far reaching views across to Chobe National Park. Prices include all meals and drinks, activities and laundry service.

ACTIVITIES
Guests can enjoy safari river cruises in the morning and late afternoon, when the boats moor at the best ‘sunset’ spots and serve cold sun-downer drinks. Fishing from the riverboats can be arranged with your guide and a visit to one of the local villages to meet some friends and family of some staff members, is a memorable experience.

I WANT TO SURF THE DUNES OF SWAKOPMUND OR WALVIS BAY NAMIBIA

The Namib Desert, the oldest in the world, is reputedly home to the largest sand dunes on Earth, which you can conquer by swooshing down the slip faces on a sandboard or carve up the dune with style and skill on an adapted snowboard!

Speeds of up to 80kph can be reached on the biggest dunes, highly recommended for snowboarders, surfers and even the inexperienced boarder. Dune and sand-boarding are predominantly offered at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

There are 2 styles of sand boarding. Lie down, using a polished board to slide headfirst down a dune. Stand-up, using adapted snowboarding equipment and you 'surf' your way down the dunes.

No experience is needed for either Lie-down or Stand-up sandboarding.

I WANT TO PLAY GOLF ACROSS AFRICA & THE INDIAN OCEAN

There is an amazing range of golf courses in the region and Africa Collection can arrange bespoke golf tours for individuals of larger groups, or you can simply squeeze in a few rounds on your holiday to Africa and the Indian Ocean.

SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is a golfers paradise, with an amazing variety of quality golf courses and facilities. There are the signature courses susch as Fancourt and Pezula on the Garden Route, Sun City, and Leopard Creek at Kruger National Park, each club offering excellent clubhouse facilities, challenging and spectacular golf and luxury hotels.

The Royal Cape Golf Club in Cape Town, Durban Country Club & Royal Johannesburg are historic and prestigious courses. Then there are the 'normal' courses that won't cost as much but still offer great facilities and golf courses for all handicaps. To name just a few, picturesque Clovelly Country Club in Cape Town; Stellenbosch Golf Club and Pearly Valley in the winelands; Plettenberg Bay Country Club & George Country Club on the Garden Route; Serengeti in Johannesburg. There are nearly 500 golf courses in South Africa!

INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS
Home to one of the earliest golf courses outside of the UK (Mauritius reputedly became the third country in the world to be introduced to golf) the island now is home to eight 18-hole golf courses and five nine-hole golf courses, each of which provide an enjoyable island golfing experience to the visitor. With its natural beauty, good climate and unique cultural blend, Mauritius is an island with much to offer. Here, the visitor can play in the stunning climate on spectacular golf courses, located on beautiful sites with the Indian Ocean as a backdrop.

AND THE REST?
There are also options to play golf in the Seychelles, Namibia, Kenya and Zimbabwe.