Day 1 – Arrival in Windhoek
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to collect your rental vehicle. The elegant Hotel Heinitzburg stands high above the city, offering spectacular views and refined comfort. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or exploring Windhoek. As evening falls, enjoy a drink on the terrace while watching the sunset over the capital.
(Approx. 45 km, 45 minutes)
Overnight: Hotel Heinitzburg, Comfort Deluxe Room (Half board)
Day 2 – Okonjima Nature Reserve
After breakfast, travel north towards Okonjima, home of the AfriCat Foundation. Set in a private 22,000-hectare reserve surrounded by the Omboroko Mountains, the exclusive Bush Camp features luxurious, detached chalets built in African style. After lunch, embark on a guided leopard tracking drive, followed by dinner under the stars.
(Approx. 230 km, 3 hours)
Overnight: Okonjima Bush Camp (Full board + Leopard drive)
Day 3 – To Etosha National Park
Continue north to Etosha Oberland Lodge, located within a 5,000-hectare private reserve close to the park’s southern gate. Relax by the pool or watch wildlife gather at the waterhole. Time permitting, you may enter the park in the afternoon for your first game drive.
(Approx. 240 km, 3 hours)
Overnight: Etosha Oberland Lodge (Full board including drinks)
Day 4 – Across Eastern Etosha
Drive through the eastern section of Etosha National Park, stopping at waterholes to observe giraffes, elephants, lions and countless antelopes. Exit the park by sunset and continue to Onguma The Fort, a stylish lodge with magnificent views over the Etosha Pan. Enjoy dinner with a fine Namibian wine.
(Approx. 180 km plus drives within the park)
Overnight: Onguma The Fort (Half board)
Day 5 – Etosha and Onguma
Spend another day surrounded by the beauty of Etosha. Watch wildlife at the waterholes or simply relax at your lodge and take in the sweeping views.
Overnight: Onguma The Fort (Half board)
Day 6 – To Rundu and the Okavango River
Today’s journey takes you northeast to the Okavango River. Along the way, pass through small rural villages with traditional round huts. Your riverside lodge, nestled among lush greenery, offers an idyllic setting for relaxation. End the day with a sunset boat cruise on the river.
(Approx. 420 km, 4½–5 hours)
Overnight: Hakusembe River Lodge (Half board + Boat trip)
Day 7 – Along the Okavango
Travel further east to the Caprivi region, where the Okavango River widens and the air feels tropical. Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa lies beneath ancient trees near Popa Falls and offers both comfort and tranquillity. In the late afternoon, take a sunset boat cruise before enjoying dinner by the river.
(Approx. 220 km, 2½ hours)
Overnight: Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa (Full board + Boat trip)
Day 8 – Mahango National Park
Explore Mahango National Park on a private game drive. This lesser-known gem offers excellent chances of seeing elephants, hippos, buffalo, and the rare sable antelope. Return to your lodge for a peaceful evening on the riverbank.
(Approx. 15 km each way, 15 minutes)
Overnight: Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa (Full board)
Day 9 – Eastern Caprivi and Bwabwata National Park
Continue east through Bwabwata National Park to Nambwa Tented Lodge, the only lodge located inside the park. Perched beneath tall camelthorn trees on the Kwando River floodplains, it combines adventure with elegance. Enjoy a fully inclusive stay with activities such as a sunset boat cruise or guided game drive.
(Approx. 210 km, 3 hours)
Overnight: Nambwa Tented Lodge (Fully inclusive)
Day 10 – Bwabwata National Park
Join a morning game drive through Bwabwata, renowned for its large elephant herds and abundant wildlife. Spend the afternoon relaxing or choose from optional activities including bush walks, village visits, or an additional river cruise.
Overnight: Nambwa Tented Lodge (Fully inclusive)
Day 11 – Chobe River, Botswana
Drive to Katima Mulilo, return your rental vehicle, and transfer to Kasane in Botswana. Here, you will board the luxurious Chobe Princess Houseboat, where you will spend the next two nights. As the vessel glides along the river, enjoy spectacular sightings of elephants, hippos, and crocodiles against a backdrop of lush floodplains.
(Approx. 260 km, 3½ hours including transfers)
Overnight: Chobe Princess Houseboat (Fully inclusive)
Day 12 – Cruising the Chobe River
Spend the day surrounded by wildlife as you cruise along the riverbanks of Chobe National Park. Watch hippos wallow, elephants bathe, and fish eagles soar overhead. Try your hand at tiger fishing or simply relax on deck as Africa drifts by.
Overnight: Chobe Princess Houseboat (Fully inclusive)
Day 13 – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Disembark and transfer by road to Victoria Falls. The historic Victoria Falls Hotel, set within walking distance of the falls, exudes timeless charm. Visit the mighty “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, where millions of litres of water cascade into the gorge below – a truly unforgettable sight. Optional activities include a helicopter flight, sunset cruise, or market visit.
(Approx. 80 km, 1½–2 hours)
Overnight: The Victoria Falls Hotel, Stables Signature Wing Room (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 14 – Departure
Enjoy your final morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your onward or homeward flight.
