Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek
Our guide fetches us from the airport and drives us to our accommodation in Windhoek. The Am Weinberg Hotel offers everything necessary for a relaxing stay. We can recover from the long flight, refresh ourselves in the swimming pool or be pampered in their wellness area.
In the afternoon, our guide takes us on a brief tour of the city. At sunset, it is worth having a drink at the Sky
Bar, which offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Klein-Windhoek district.
(approx. 40 km, driving time +-45 min.)
Am Weinberg Hotel, Courtyard Upper-level Room
Day 2
Drive toward Otjiwarongo
After we’ve enjoyed our first breakfast in Namibia, we begin our journey north to Okonjima. Okonjima is the headquarters of the AfriCat Foundation. Extensive research projects on rare and endangered species are run here and we will have the unique opportunity to learn about and experience much of it. The lodge is situated in a 22000-hectare private nature reserve in the middle of the Omboroko Mountains. We are accommodated in a comfortable, detached bungalow. We are already expected for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, a game drive is booked for us, during which we partake in the search for a leopard.
(approx. 230 km, driving time +-3 hours)
Okonjima Plains Camp, View Room (incl. leopard drive)
Incl. Leopard Drive
Day 3
Onward to Etosha National Park
Today, we want to get to Etosha National Park as quickly as possible. Covering an area of almost 23 000 km2, it is one of the largest game reserves in the world and is considered one of the most outstanding game parks in Africa. Via Outjo, we drive to Etosha Oberland Lodge. The lodge is located on a 5,000-hectare private game reserve and promises an unforgettable bush experience. The large chalets are lovingly integrated into the natural surroundings. We can take some time to simply enjoy the unique ambience of the lodge, relax by the swimming pool or watch the animals that come by to drink at one of the two waterholes. In the afternoon, our guide could take us on our first game drive in Etosha Park if we choose.
(approx. 240 km, driving time +- 3 hours)
Etosha Oberland Lodge
Day 4
Etosha National Park
Exciting game viewing awaits us today in Etosha National Park. We have the whole day to visit the different waterholes with our guide and to observe animals such as giraffes, kudus, zebra, oryx antelopes, black-nosed impala, wildebeest, springbok, ostriches and with some luck, we may even see elephants, black rhino and lions. We should aim to leave the park by sunset at the latest and drive back to the lodge.
(driving time depends on the game drives within the park)
Etosha Oberland Lodge
Day 5
Drive through the eastern part of Etosha National Park
We depart from the Ongava Private Game Reserve and drive through the eastern part of Etosha Park, up to Mushara. On the way, we can stop over at the various waterholes and watch the many animals quenching their thirst there. In the afternoon, we leave the park through the eastern park gate. Our beautiful accommodation at Mushara Outpost is located a few kilometres past the park exit. Our tastefully furnished tents are built on wooden platforms on the banks of a dry riverbed.
(approx. 180 km, driving time +- 3 hours + pauses at water points)
Mushara Outpost
Day 6
Journey to Rundu
Today, we continue to the most densely populated part of Namibia - the Okavango River. On the way, we will see picturesque round huts inhabited by the indigenous people of the Kavango tribe. Our accommodation today resembles a remote paradise - hidden among the lush vegetation on the banks of the Okavango. Here, we’ll experience untouched nature from the comfort of a beautiful lodge. On the other side of the river, is Angola. At sunset, we take an unforgettable boat trip.
(approx. 420 km, driving time +- 4.5 – 5 hours)
Hakusembe River Lodge (incl. boat trip)
Day 7
The Okavango River
Birdsong wakes us from our sleep. It is truly wondrous here directly on the Okavango River! We continue eastwards to the Caprivi. From time to time, we see the kraals of the Kavango and straw traders selling straw sheaves that serve as the roofs of the huts. The comfortable and luxurious Divava Lodge is situated under large trees near the Popa Falls, directly on the banks of the mighty Okavango River. At sunset, we’ll go on another unforgettable boat trip on the Okavango.
(approx. 220 km, driving time +- 2.5 hours)
Divava Okavango Lodge (incl. boat trip)
Day 8
Mahango National Park
Today, we’ll take a drive to the Mahango Game Park. This park is one of the most beautiful parks in Namibia with an interesting variety of wildlife. We hope to see buffalo, elephant, hippo and maybe even the rare sable antelope. At night, we can relax in the tranquil silence - except for the huffing and puffing of hippos, nothing
else can be heard.
(approx. 15 km to park entrance, driving time +- 15 min.)
Divava Okavango Lodge
Day 9
Journey through eastern Caprivi
We cross the Okavango and continue through the Bwabwata Park to Nambwa Tented Lodge. Here "pure Africa" awaits us. The lodge is situated under tall camelthorn trees and is truly exquisite. It is the only one with a concession in a national park in this area of Namibia and is situated on one of the large flood plains of the Kwando River. We are sure to be pampered here. In the afternoon, we can take part in a boat trip on the Kwando or in a game drive in the Bwabwata Park. We’re booked in on a fully inclusive basis, which means all activities are included in the price.
(approx. 210 km, driving time +- 3 hours)
Nambwa Tented Lodge
Day 10
Bwabwata National Park
Today, we go on a game drive in the Bwabwata National Park. The region around the Kwando River is considered to have the highest concentration of elephants in southern Africa. The landscape around the Horseshoe area is particularly interesting. Once back at the lodge, we can stay in and enjoy the typical African atmosphere or take another boat trip. Fishing, guided bush walks and a visit to a traditional village and craft market are also possible.
Nambwa Tented Lodge
Day 11
Journey to Chobe River
Our guide drives us to Katima Mulilo where we take leave of him. All necessary transfers from this point in our journey, have been organised. We are driven to Kasane in Botswana and board the Chobe Princess houseboat, where we will spend the next two nights. From the deck, we can look out into Chobe National Park, where huge herds of elephants often migrate to the river. We may also see giraffe, kudu, waterbuck, lechwe and impala. Buffalo are usually only seen in the early morning or late afternoon when they leave the bush to quench their thirst at the river. The sunset boat trip, enjoyed with a refreshing drink, is unforgettable. We are also booked in here on a fully inclusive basis.
(approx. 260 km, drive + transfer time +- 3.5 hours)
Chobe Princess Houseboat
Day 12
On the Chobe River
Today, we can drink in the tranquillity, the African ambience and the abundance of the surrounding wildlife on the houseboat, while the almost tropical landscape leisurely passes us by. We could also try our hand at "tiger fishing". This area is a bird lovers’ paradise, with over 400 different species to be spotted here.
Chobe Princess Houseboat
Day 13
Victoria Falls
Via transfer, we continue to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The traditional Victoria Falls Hotel is situated very close to the famous waterfalls. The local Kololo people call the waterfall Mosi-oa-Tunya = "Thundering Smoke". The name comes from the spray that rises off the falls up to 300 m high and can still be seen up 30 km away. We will visit the world-famous waterfalls in the
afternoon, where the huge masses of water fall over a 110 m sloping rock face along the width of 1708 m. A breathtaking spectacle!
Victoria Falls offers many other activities: a visit to a crocodile farm or we could take a sunset boat trip (also available with dinner) or a helicopter flight over the falls (optional).
(approx. 80 km, transfer time +- 1.5 - 2 hours)
The Victoria Falls Hotel, Stables Signature Wing Room (only breakfast included in the price)
Day 14
Departure
In the morning, we have the opportunity to partake in various activities (optional). Later on, transfer to the airport and departure in the early afternoon.
