Africa - Expedition River Trips
Itinerary
Day 1 (Livingstone, Zambia)
Group arrives in Livingstone, Zambai
Accommodations at Maramba River Lodge
Afternoon Hike around Victoria Falls
Day 2 (Livingstone, Zambia)
Village Tour - Livingstone Museum - Activity
Day 3 - 6 (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Group arrives in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Accommodations Vic Falls Rest Camp
Group meeting at Camp Restaurant (In-Da-Belly)
Sunset River Boat Cruise & Game veiwing
Dinner at Mama Africa
Day 4 (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Elephant Back Safari
Lunch Tour of Victoria Falls Park for photo op.
Scout Service Project Location
Rafting Trip OPTTIONAL; replaced with other
activities; canoeing or additional Service Work!
Day 5 (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Zambezi River)
Day of rafting with Shearwater Adventures
(rapids 1-21) (Canoe Trip optional)
Day 6 (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Zambezi River)
One-day rafting trip (rapids 1-21)
Service Work option for other guests
Others Hike, Dinner & Camp at Rapid 21
Day 7 - 9 (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
3-day rafting expedition thru Batoka Gorge to Mutesi
Day 9 - 10 (Hwange National Park)
Accomodations at Sable Valley Lodge
Early Morning and Evening Game Drives
Day 10 - 12 (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Accommodations at Lokuthula Lodge
Day 10
Dinner at The Boma Restaurant
Day 11
Lion Walk
Service Project #1 with: CHADA
Chinotimba Association for the Destitute and Aged
Day 12
Service Project #2 - TBD
Shearwater Adventures "Thank you" Party
Day 13 & 14 (Kusane, Botswana)
Accommodations at Chobe Safari Lodge
Safari Boat Cruise
Day 14 (Livingstone, Zambia)
School visit at MUKUNI VILLAGE
Day 15 - 21
(Cape Town, South Africa)
Day 15
Arrive in Cape Town
Accommodations at Ashanti Lodge or The Backpack
Group Welcome Dinner
Day 16
Township Cultural Tour throughout Cape Town
Day 17
(Where Nelson Mandella was in captivity for 18 years)
Day 18
Day 19
Group Farewell Dinner
Day 20 (Cape Town to Johannesburg)
Arrive in Johannesburg
Day 21 Depart Africa (Johannesburg to USA)
Travel Preparation
Everyone on the trip will be REQUIRED to purchase travel and evacuation insurance!!!
1145 Clark Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
1 (800) 826-4919 (U.S.) Toll Free
1.715.345.0505 (International Collect)
Email: inquire@travelguard.com
PO Box 641070
Omaha, NE 68164-7070
1 (800) 228-9792
Insurance coverage is determined by the length of your trip and the different components you add to your policy. Travel and Evacuation Insurance for 3 weeks should cost about: $150-$200
Passport
Passport Services and Information from the U.S. State Department
Passport Information from Independent Traveler.com
Visa
All travelers going into Zimbabwe and Zambia need a visa. Costs for visas recently are $50 for a single-entry visa and $80 for a double-entry.
Note: All visas that we need will be obtained at the Zimbabwian and Zambian border posts upon entry...some visas may be avoided though our group itinerary.
Meeting Schedule
A few informational and planning meetings will be scheduled throughout spring to answer questions, give trip updates and help you better prepare for your journey.
First Meeting: One-on-Ones scheduled the first two months of 2014
Second Meeting: April 12, 2014 Group Meeting and Presentation
Third Meeting: June 22, 2014
Proposed Agenda Items:
- Why Africa? What to expect!
- Service Projects
- Travel Insurance
- Passport and shots update
- Health & Release Forms
- Zimbabwe's current political climate
- Vaccination Roll Call
- Review of Customs, Culture, Expectations
- Personal Gear...review of personal items you need to bring
- Group Gear...review of group gear you'll be expected to carry
Rafting Training Trips
TBA: A few big water trips in California can be planned for Spring and Summer of 2014 to give the guides and group a chance to bond and become accustomed to big water!
What to Bring on the Zambezi
Pack the same as you would for a summertime expedition trip on the Grand Canyon.
Group Gear. You'll be asked to carry a few items (i.e. helmet, pfd) in your personal baggage, to help transport group gear and service project supplies.
(Proposed) Personal Gear List:
ON-RIVER GEAR
PFD
Tee Shirt
Swim trunks or Hydro Skin Shorts
River Booties or Tevas
Bathing Suit
H2O Bottles
Hat w/brim
Sun Shades w/ Croakies
Sun Screen
Lip balm w/sunblock
Dry Bag (Expedition Size)
CAMPING GEAR
Tarp
Tent
Sleeping pad
Sleeping Bag (30 degree or higher)
Sheet insert for Sleeping Bag (cotton)
Travel Pillow
Bug Spray (w/ Deet)
Toiletries Kit
Towel
Headlamp, batteries, bulbs
Folding chair
CLOTHING
Fleece Jacket
Tee Shirts short sleeve
Tee Shirts long sleeve
Shorts - camping & hiking
Cotton Button Down Shirt - long sleeve
Pants - long (Convertible to shorts best)
Underwear (synthetic)
Socks (synthetic)
Hiking boots or sturdy tennis shoes
MISCELLANEOUS
Day pack
Camera, film, extra chips, batteries and recharger
Electricity Adapter
Bandana
Journal & waterproof ballpoint pen
Reading materials
Traveler's Checks
Money belt
2-way Radios w/spare batteries (optional)
Group Rafting Gear List:
10 helmets
10 pfds
10 paddles
4 guide paddles
5 expedition dry bags
throw bags
water filters
first aid kit
duct tape
Group Service Project Gear List:
TBD
Travel Insurance
Passport/Visa
Vaccines
