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Itinerary: Adrenaline Junkie
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Namibia and Botswana provide a picture-perfect backdrop for some nerve-racking activities.
The two activity capitals of the region are undoubtedly Namibia’s
Swakopmund and, in the far east, the dramatic arena of
Victoria Falls. In the former you can indulge in ballooning, sandboarding, paragliding, camel and horse riding and even deep-sea fishing. At the latter go microlighting over the falls, white-water rafting, or do one of the most spectacular bungee jumps in the world.
It that all seems a bit extreme, opt for some straightforward trekking.
Fish River Canyon, Africa’s equivalent of the Grand Canyon, is hard to beat. There are also fantastic treks into the
Tsodilo Hills in Botswana to view San rock art or down the ephemeral river valleys of
Damaraland in northern Namibia. For trekking with a different spin try some rhino tracking at
Palmwag, accompany a San guide into the salty deserts of the
Makgadikgadi Pans or join one of the bird-watching trails from camps in the
Okavango Delta, where you can even take scenic flights over the watery green wonderland.
There aren’t many opportunities for rock climbers despite the fantastic rocky arena of Namibia, but you can climb the stunning
Spitzkoppe. And how could you ever forget riding on horseback in
Sesriem Canyon or the
Tuli Block?
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