Day 1 – Arrival in Windhoek
On arrival, you are met by your guide and transferred to your charming guesthouse, located in the peaceful suburb of Avis on the eastern edge of Windhoek. Settle in and unwind after your flight before enjoying a guided city tour of Namibia’s capital. The day concludes with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
(Approx. 40 km, 40 minutes)
Overnight: Ti Melen Guesthouse
Day 2 – To Otjiwarongo
Enjoy your first Namibian sunrise and breakfast before travelling north to a private wildlife reserve near Otjiwarongo. The Otjiwa Safari Lodge spans 12,000 hectares and is home to 25 species of game, including rare rhinos, sable, and roan antelope. In the afternoon, join a guided game drive to experience the magic of Namibia’s bushveld.
(Approx. 220 km, 2½ hours)
Overnight: Otjiwa Safari Lodge + Game Drive
Day 3 – To Etosha National Park
Depart for the renowned Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Your elegant lodge lies about 25 km south of the park entrance, surrounded by mopane and white seringa trees. This afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Etosha with your guide.
(Approx. 180 km, 2 hours)
Overnight: Toshari Lodge – Bush Chalet
Day 4 – Across Eastern Etosha
Spend the day exploring Etosha’s network of waterholes, where animals gather in remarkable numbers. Expect to see giraffes, zebras, kudus, wildebeest, springboks, and, with luck, lions or elephants. In the evening, continue to your elegant lodge just outside the eastern gate and savour a delicious dinner under the stars.
(Approx. 200 km, 4 hours plus drives within the park)
Overnight: Mushara Lodge
Day 5 – Etosha National Park
Another full day to enjoy Etosha’s extraordinary diversity of wildlife. Spend the morning exploring more of the park or relax at your lodge’s pool and garden.
Overnight: Mushara Lodge
Day 6 – Towards Rundu
After breakfast, travel east via Tsumeb and Grootfontein to the Wildacker Guestfarm, located within a vast private nature reserve. This family-run guest farm offers a warm Namibian atmosphere amid age-old dunes and shady trees. Relax by the pool or take part in optional activities such as guided walks, farm drives, or sunset excursions.
(Approx. 300 km, 3–4 hours)
Overnight: Wildacker Guestfarm
Day 7 – On the Okavango River
Continue north to the fertile Kavango region, where villages and thatched huts line the roadside. Your riverside lodge sits directly on the banks of the Okavango River, close to Mahango National Park. After lunch, embark on an unforgettable sunset cruise, gliding through tranquil waters alive with birdlife and reflections of the setting sun.
(Approx. 400 km, 5 hours)
Overnight: Ndhovu Safari Lodge + Boat Cruise
Day 8 – Mahangu National Park
Enjoy a morning game drive through Mahango National Park, one of Namibia’s most rewarding reserves, with a rich variety of wildlife including elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the rare sable antelope. The evening is spent listening to the sounds of hippos grunting and the river flowing gently by.
Overnight: Ndhovu Safari Lodge
Day 9 – Eastern Caprivi
Cross the Okavango River and travel east through Bwabwata National Park to your lodge on the banks of the Kwando River. From the wooden deck, enjoy sweeping river views before setting out on a late-afternoon boat cruise to watch elephants, hippos, and crocodiles in their natural element.
(Approx. 250 km, 3 hours)
Overnight: Namushasha River Lodge + Boat Cruise
Day 10 – Bwabwata National Park
This morning, join a guided safari in an open 4x4 vehicle into the Bwabwata National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds. The Horseshoe Bend area of the Kwando River is particularly rich in wildlife. Spend the afternoon at leisure — try your hand at fishing or simply relax in the serene riverside setting.
Overnight: Namushasha River Lodge + Game Drive
Day 11 – To the Chobe River (Botswana)
After breakfast, drive to Katima Mulilo, where your Namibian guide bids farewell. A transfer service then takes you across the border into Botswana, continuing to Kasane. Your charming Chobe River Lodge sits directly on the riverbank, just a few kilometres from the Chobe National Park.
After lunch, enjoy a leisurely boat safari on the Chobe River — a highlight of any African journey — offering superb sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and vibrant birdlife.
(Approx. 260 km, approx. 3 hours including transfer)
Overnight: Chobe River Lodge + Boat Cruise
Day 12 – Chobe National Park
Early this morning, set off on a game drive through the Chobe National Park, home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. Watch hundreds of elephants and buffalo come to drink along the riverbanks and enjoy the abundance of wildlife in this iconic reserve. The afternoon is free to relax or explore Kasane.
Overnight: Chobe River Lodge + Game Drive
Day 13 – Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Today, transfer across the border into Zimbabwe and continue to Victoria Falls. Your elegant Insika Lodge lies in a peaceful location just outside town, with complimentary shuttle service to the falls. In the afternoon, visit the world-famous Victoria Falls — a spectacular curtain of water over 1,700 metres wide plunging into a gorge over 100 metres deep. A sight you will never forget.
(Approx. 90 km, 1½–2 hours)
Overnight: Insika Lodge – Signature Room
Day 14 – Departure
The morning is free for optional activities, such as a helicopter flight over the falls, a village visit, or a final stroll through Victoria Falls town. Transfer to the airport for your onward or evening flight.
