Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek
Our tour guide fetches us from the airport and drives us to Windhoek. Our accommodation at Am Weinberg Hotel offers everything necessary for a relaxing stay. We can take some time to recover from the long flight, refresh ourselves in the swimming pool or be pampered in their wellness area.
In the afternoon, we can take a short city tour through the capital.
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.)
The Weinberg Hotel, Courtyard Upper-Level Room
Day 2
Drive toward Otjiwarongo
We celebrate our first morning in Namibia with a delicious breakfast. Then we head 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 here. In the afternoon, a game drive is booked for us, during which we’ll 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
Grootfontein
We continue in a northerly direction. We may visit the Hoba meteorite on our way - it is the largest known meteorite in the world, weighing an estimated 60 tonnes. Our next accommodation is situated in a very extensive game and nature reserve. The guest farm offers a comfortable stay in a typical Namibian atmosphere amidst ancient tree-covered dunes. In the afternoon, we can relax at the swimming pool and enjoy the glorious ambience of the African bush.
(approx. 420 km, driving time +- 4.5 hours)
Wildacker Guestfarm
Day 4
Into the Caprivi
Today, we’re heading to the most densely populated part of Namibia, the Okavango. On the way, we see picturesque round huts inhabited by the indigenous people of the Kavango tribe. Divava Okavango Lodge is situated under shady trees directly on the banks of the Okavango, only a few kilometres from Mahango National Park. In the afternoon, we take a game drive into this animal-rich park with our guide.
(approx. 370 km, driving time +- 4 hours)
Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa
Day 5
East Caprivi
We cross the Okavango and continue through the Bwabwata Park to Nambwa Tented Lodge. This gorgeous lodge is situated beneath tall camelthorn trees and is very comfortable. 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 booked here on a fully inclusive basis, so, all activities have already been included in the price. In the afternoon, we can already take part in a boat trip on the Kwando or in a game drive in the Bwabwata Park.
(approx. 210 km, driving time +- 3 hours)
Nambwa Tented Lodge
Full inclusive
Day 6
Bwabwata National Park
Today, we go on a game drive to 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 is particularly interesting and attracts a variety of animals and water birds. In our free time, we can sit back and absorb the tranquil atmosphere at the lodge or we could take another boat trip. Fishing, guided bush walks and a visit to a traditional village and craft market are also possible.
Nambwa Tented Lodge
Fully inclusive
Day 7
To the Chobe River
Via Katima Mulilo, we continue to Kasane in Botswana, where a representative of Chobe Water Villas is already waiting for us. Following a short boat ride, we reach the lodge. It is situated on the Namibian side of the Chobe River overlooking its floodplains. The exceptional location of the lodge allows for spectacular views of untamed Africa. The luxurious villas all offer an unrestricted 180-degree view over the Chobe River and the Chobe National Park. In the afternoon, we can already take part in our first boat trip here. Our stay at this lodge is also fully inclusive.
(approx. 250 km, driving +- 3-4 hours)
Chobe Water Villas
Fully inclusive
Day 8 & 9
Chobe National Park
We have two days to relax and enjoy all the luxury of the lodge. In the mornings, a game drive into Chobe National Park or a boat cruise is offered and in the afternoons, there are two different boat cruises to choose from. The abundance of wildlife with various antelopes, buffaloes, hippos, elephants and crocodiles in this almost tropical landscape is impressive. The area is also a paradise for bird lovers, with over 400 different species that inhabit it. A day trip to Victoria Falls to see the famous waterfalls can be arranged (extra charge).
Chobe Water Villas
Fully inclusive
Fully inclusive
Day 10
Drive to Nata
We continue our drive south to Nata. Nata Lodge is an oasis under the Mokolwane palms at the edge of the salt pans. The lodge is situated near the entrance to the Nata Game Reserve, a junction between the Okavango, Chobe and Francistown.
This area combines a variety of salt pans and vast grass plains interspersed with palm islands, forming the Great Makgadikgadi. In the afternoon, we could visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary (optional).
(approx. 320 km, driving time +- 4 hours)
Nata Lodge
Day 11
To the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Our next stop is along the border of the famous Makgadikgadi Salt Pans National Park. Far from any tourist trails, our lodge today is beautifully nestled on the banks of the Boteti River. The luxurious thatched-roof chalets are built on cliffs and are all equipped with a glass front, allowing for an unrestricted view of the river and nature. In the afternoon, we can go on a game drive in the lodge's open jeep.
Our stay here is also on a fully inclusive basis. We may encounter lions, zebras, wildebeests or impalas and kudus on our drive. Leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, caracals and genet can also be spotted here.
(approx. 230 km, driving time +- 3 hours)
Leroo La Tau Lodge
Fully inclusive
Day 12
Boteti River
First thing in the morning, we go on another game drive in search of wild animals. Today, we are looking to encounter herds of wildebeest and zebra and also to experience some lively little meerkats up close. Guided walks and boat trips on the Boteti (depending on the water level) are also offered. We could go on a night game drive after dinner to see some of the nocturnal animals.
Leroo La Tau Lodge
Fully inclusive
Day 13
Maun / Moremi Wildlife Resort
We reach the lively town of Maun - pure Africa! Goats, cattle and donkeys roam freely in the streets here. A special highlight awaits us today: a flight safari to the Moremi Wildlife Resort in the Okavango Delta! The Okavango Delta and the Moremi Park are among the most animal-rich areas in the world.
Our lodge is situated on the northern edge of Moremi Park on the Maunachira River, a branch of the Okavango. The luxurious camp is designed in the style of an African village. We can explore the Okavango Delta by boat and the Moremi Park by open safari vehicle. We can be on the lookout out for buffalo, giraffe, elephant and numerous smaller species. Of course, predators such as lions, cheetahs and the shy leopard can also be seen. Our stay here is fully inclusive.
(approx. 150 km, driving time +- 2 hours)
Fully inclusive
Day 14
Moremi Wildlife Resort
Today, we explore the Moremi Game Reserve. Covering an area of 4 872 km2, it is considered one of the most beautiful and diverse game reserves on the entire continent. It covers about one third of the Okavango Delta and stretches from the northeast over the Mopane Tongue and Chief's Island, deep into the western delta. We can do game drives in the park, either only in the surrounding area, as there are so many animals to see, or we could travel as far as Third Bridge. There are some areas that can only be reached via rickety pile bridges. Moremi Park is home to a lot of wild animals, and we might even see all the "Big 5" here.
Okuti Camp
Fully inclusive
Day 15
Okavango Delta
From Okuti Camp, we fly to Kanana Camp. On the flight, we can enjoy an amazing view of the delta from above. Kanana Camp is situated on the Xudum branch of the Okavango in the south-west of the delta - a special natural paradise with many grass and palm-covered islands. We will spend two wonderful days here. If we’d like, we could make use of a special “Sleep Out Deck“ at night, to sleep under the starry African sky. The camp is a water paradise and offers game drives and guided walks in addition to the water activities. It is possible that we will see lions, hyenas or a solitary leopard very close by. As with the previous camps, our stay is fully inclusive.
Kanana Camp
Fully inclusive
Day 16
Okavango Delta
Once again, we take in the fascinating landscape around us. An incomparable variety of animals live on water bodies, wetlands and islands. Here, we get to experience nature up close. Depending on the water level, safaris are offered on land, but typically on water. We can take a boat trip by mokoro. This is a type of canoe that is widely used in the Okavango Delta.
As we glide leisurely along one of the many waterways, animals such as antelope, elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, crocodile and many native bird species can be seen around us.
Kanana Camp
Fully Inclusive
Day 17
Into the Kalahari
A small aircraft takes us to Maun where our guide is waiting for us. Via Ghanzi, we travel to the Mamuno-Buitepos border post. We leave Botswana and re-enter Namibia here. Shortly afterward, we reach the Kalahari Bush Breaks lodge in the midst of untouched and unique nature. The lodge is known for its delicious dinner barbecues around the campfire – the perfect way to end our African safari.
(approx. 530 km, driving time +- 6 hours)
Kalahari Bush Breaks
Day 18
Departure
Unfortunately, our safari adventure comes to an end today. Once again, we enjoy the African morning sun and the tranquility of the bush, before heading to the airport in time for our flight.
(approx. 260 km, driving time +- 3 hours)
