Daily Information - 16-Day Namibia, Chobe & Victoria Falls Self-drive Safari - Luxury

Day 1: Windhoek

You will be met by the car rental company representative on arrival and transferred to their offices in Windhoek to complete all rental procedures
You will then meet with our representative to hand over your travel documents
The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing at your own leisure
For dinner tonight, you can head into town for a bite to eat at one of Windhoek's well known restaurants

Windhoek – Sossusvlei 350km - approximately 5 to 6 hours

After breakfast, you can still pop into town for anything you might need and then depart heading south from Windhoek to your lodge for the next 2 nights
The route will take you either via the beautiful Spreetshoogte or Remhoogte Pass, both showcasing the natural beauty of Namibia
Wake up early for breakfast (Day 3) and then head to the entrance to Sossusvlei, the Sesriem Gate
Spend the whole day in the beautiful Sossusvlei area, exploring the highlights: Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Elim Dune and the Sesriem Canyon
Return to the lodge for lunch or arrange a lunch pack to enjoy in the dunes and return late afternoon for a well-earned rest
Optional extra activities: Guided Sossusvlei excursion, Hot air balloon safari, Nature drives

Sossusvlei – Swakopmund 350km - approximately 5 to 6 hours

Depart after breakfast and head north to Solitaire, then west crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons via the Namib Gravel Plains to the coast
Either via Walvis Bay to Swakopmund, or (recommended) detour via Ganab to the Welwitschia Plains and Moon Landscape
The Namibian coastline is generally known as The Skeleton Coast due to the barren areas, shipwrecks and, in days gone by, whale skeletons left on the beach
1 full day is set aside for this lovely area where Swakopmund and Walvis Bay offer a wide range of activities such as: Dolphin cruise; Sandwich Harbour excursion (a real Skeleton Coast experience); Dune quad biking; Sand boarding; Sea kayaking; Lots more…
Lunches and dinners can be enjoyed at any of the many great cafés or restaurants overlooking the sea

Swakopmund – Damaraland 445km - approximately 7 to 8 hours

Head north along the Skeleton Coast, via Henties Bay to visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Along the way, stop at the Lichen Fields as well as the ship wreck between the colourful small town of Wlotskasbaken and Henties Bay
Backtrack to Henties Bay and head inland through wide open plains to Uis, then north to the Twyfelfontein area
Visit to Namibia’s Open Air Museum, the Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings as well as the interesting Organ Pipes rock formations and Burnt Mountain
Visit the Damara Living Museum for a hint of culture

Damaraland – Etosha (south) 325km - approximately 4 to 5 hours

After breakfast, drive east towards Khorixas stopping at the Petrified Forest en-route
From Khorixas head further east along the tar road to Outjo and then north to your lodge which is situated very close to the southern entrance of Etosha, the Anderson Gate
If time permits, enter Etosha for an afternoon game drive. Depending on how often you stop today, you should arrive at your lodge in time for lunch (optional extra)
On entering the park, the first stop would be Okaukuejo where you pay your entry fee and I suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and most importantly, a map of Etosha which will show you all the waterholes along the way
Etosha is one of Africa’s great game parks. With 114 species of mammal and 340 species of birds you are sure to see a great variety of wildlife on your safari

Etosha (south) – Etosha (east) a full days game drive through the park

From one side to the other side of the park is a full day game drive as you drive slowly east stopping at numerous waterholes along the way
Take a slow drive in the morning and ending for lunch at the Halali Resort which is half way between Okaukuejo and the eastern exit gate or take a picnic lunch along and stop off at a waterhole
1 full day is set aside for game viewing, either all day or alternate with morning and afternoon drives. These are self-drive game drives but you can arrange at the lodge to go with their open safari vehicle and guide (optional extra).

Etosha (east) – West Caprivi 600km - approximately 7 to 8 hours

Depart Etosha and drive east to Grootfontein, then north to Rundu before making your way east to Bagani, close to the Popa Falls
A full day is set aside for a drive to the beautiful Mahango and Buffalo Game Parks, not very big but beautiful as you drive along the Okavango River
Visit to Popa Falls
Optional extra would be a sunset boat cruise or a Kavango Village visit in the area

Caprivi – East Caprivi 240km - approximately 3 to 4 hours

Depart after breakfast and head east along the Caprivi strip, entering East Caprivi at the Kwando River Bridge
Your drive today takes you through the Bwabwata National Park
Enjoy the afternoon at your own leisure. Relax at the lodge or join on a boat cruise on the Kwando River (optional extra)

East Caprivi – Katima Mulilo 140km - approximately 2 to 3 hours

Head north to Katima Mulilo where your Namibia section of this holiday ends
Drop the vehicle at Caprivi Adventures in Katima Mulilo and then they will transfer you into Botswana. They will drop you off in Kasane which is the town close to the Chobe National Park
Transfer to the lodge with a lodge representative
A full day is set aside to enjoy next to the Chobe River on the activities included with the lodge. Game drives and boat cruises for excellent game viewing up close.

Enjoy breakfast and then you will be transferred to Victoria Falls into Zimbabwe … your driver will assist with the border crossing which is an experience in itself
Visit to Victoria Falls this afternoon, either on your own or arrange to go with a guide
Recommended is a sunset Zambezi boat cruise to end the day (optional extra) or look to dine at The Boma Restaurant for a taste of the African flavours, action, music and atmosphere