Africa Water Expeditions

Below you will find our most interesting Water Expeditions/Trips
The Okavango Delta Mekoro Expedition, Congo River Expedition Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),
Dhow Sailing Route

The Okavango Delta Mekoro Expedition

The Okavango Delta is a unique green wilderness paradise situated in northern Botswana. It is created when the Okavango River encounters the Kalahari Desert and spreads out searching for a route across the flat sands. The result is a shallow inland delta of 15 000 square kilometres, giving life to all manner of plants, game and birds. The Okavango's sense of tranquility is timeless. Its beauty derives from the sweet and translucent water flowing slowly and constantly over pearly beaches while fishes dart in and out of long purple and green wisps and tendrils of water flora dancing on the current; long-toed birds prance with curious strides on lily-pads that embroider dark and brooding lagoons; green grassy flood plains merge with palm-fringed peninsulas. The profusion of islands vary in size from tiny protrusions above the water to larger islands clad in massive ebony, sausage and baobab trees. There are 2 distinctly different areas within the delta proper: the northern region, which is dominated by small densely vegetated islands and the more open southern regions which supports the plains game.
Pricing based on a minimum of 8 travelers

Highlights: Expedition by water A relaxing Expedition and an inner spiritual journey Possible game encounters such as Elephant, Lion, Hippo, Zebra, Leopard, ECT Track game on foot Learn about the Okavango eco system 'Take in Idyllic Scenery Experience no crowds Extensions: Victoria Falls Lodges in the Delta Kalahari Desert Game Viewing Safaris Cape Town and South Africa View Itinerary and Map

Congo River Expedition Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

PURPOSE: To learn and experience the trading routes of the Congo River

After many years of civil fighting and poor leadership, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently completed successful democratic elections for the first time in over forty years. The country is buzzing with excitement of its future. While there is a long way to go to improve the infrastructure, business and foreign investment is booming. Investment in banking, cell phone service, automobiles, ECT is all on the rise. The tourism sector is just getting started once again. The capital city of Kinshasa was once referred to as the Paris of Africa. It is situated on the banks of the Congo River.

Due to the vast size of the DRC and its outdated infrastructure in the remote areas, the Congo River is the main trading route and the best transport for locals.
Steve and his local partner Michel will lead this amazing journey down the Congo River. This is the first season this trip has been available to the public.    
Do not miss this wonderful adventure!

This Trip is available all year round

Contact us for a price quote : explore@theotherafrica.com

Travel Recap: Highlights: Visit Kinshasa and Kisangani Boat Travel on the famous Congo River Oil Palm Plantation Meet people of Pygmy Tribe Travel through areas that Henry Morton Stanley did Cross the Equator Enjoy varying magnificent scenery Extensions: Gorilla Trekking View Itinerary and Map

Dhow Sailing Route

Purpose: Follow the historic Dhow trading route from Zanzibar to Mombasa

This exciting trip will take us about four days. If you have ever been to Zanzibar or the east coast of Africa you most likely have seen a Dhow Sailing Vessel. They are one of a selected few boats that are still made today in the old traditional way. We will visit one of these Dhow makers while in Zanzibar. It is definitely a major undertaking. There are many different sizes of the Dhow Sailing Vessel; the large ones are used for commercial purposes transporting goods from Zanzibar to the mainland and back. We will be traveling on one of these large Dhows as we follow the historic trading route from Zanzibar to Mombasa.

Upon your arrival a couple of days before we set sail, we will have dinner with our Captain. In addition to enjoying some fantastic local food, our Captain will inform us of some of the goods we will be transporting. If you wish to try your luck at sea trading, you will know what goods to purchase in Zanzibar that have a saleable value in Mombasa.

Pricing depends on the number of travelers and the size of the boat, Contact us for a price quote : explore@theotherafrica.com

Several other Africa Water Expedetions are available, contact us today for more information.

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