Day 1 – Arrival in Windhoek
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your elegant hotel in Windhoek. The Weinberg Boutique Hotel offers the perfect setting to unwind after your journey, with a pool, spa, and views across the Klein Windhoek valley. Enjoy a sundowner at the Sky Bar or a gentle stroll through the capital before dinner.
(Approx. 40 km, 45 minutes)
Overnight: The Weinberg Boutique Hotel, Superior Room (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2 – North to Okonjima Nature Reserve
After breakfast, collect your vehicle and drive north to Okonjima, home of the renowned AfriCat Foundation. Set within a private 22,000-hectare reserve, Okonjima focuses on leopard and hyena conservation. After lunch, embark on an afternoon leopard-tracking excursion and enjoy dinner under the stars.
(Approx. 230 km, 3 hours)
Overnight: Okonjima Bush Camp (Full board + Leopard drive)
Day 3 – Grootfontein Region
Continue north, perhaps stopping en route at the Hoba Meteorite – the largest known meteorite on earth. Your guest farm lies within a vast private reserve of ancient dunes and acacia woodland, offering a tranquil stay in authentic Namibian surroundings. Relax by the pool and enjoy sundowners as the sky glows in shades of gold and crimson.
(Approx. 420 km, 4½ hours)
Overnight: Wildacker Guestfarm (Half board)
Day 4 – Into the Zambezi Region
Today you travel east to the lush banks of the Okavango River. Along the way, observe traditional Kavango villages with their round thatched huts. Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa is nestled among giant trees on the riverbank near Mahango National Park. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon or join a private game drive in the park.
(Approx. 370 km, 4 hours)
Overnight: Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa (Half board)
Day 5 – Eastern Zambezi Region
Cross the Okavango River and drive through Bwabwata National Park to the luxurious Nambwa Tented Lodge, set deep in the park on the floodplains of the Kwando River. This is the only lodge in Namibia with a concession inside a national park. Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise or game drive before dinner under the stars.
(Approx. 210 km, 3 hours)
Overnight: Nambwa Tented Lodge (Fully inclusive)
Day 6 – Bwabwata National Park
Spend the day exploring this unspoilt wilderness. The region is famous for its large elephant herds and abundant wildlife, particularly around Horseshoe Bend. Optional activities include fishing, guided walks, or a visit to a traditional village.
Overnight: Nambwa Tented Lodge (Fully inclusive)
Day 7 – To the Chobe River, Botswana
Continue via Katima Mulilo to Kasane, where a representative of Chobe Water Villas greets you. After a short boat transfer across the Chobe River, you arrive at your exquisite lodge with panoramic views of the river and floodplains. Spend the afternoon on your first boat cruise, watching elephants, hippos, and crocodiles in their natural element.
(Approx. 250 km, 3–4 hours)
Overnight: Chobe Water Villas (Fully inclusive)
Days 8–9 – Chobe National Park
Enjoy two full days of wildlife and relaxation. Guided morning game drives and afternoon boat safaris reveal the extraordinary diversity of the Chobe ecosystem. With vast herds of elephants, buffalo, and antelope – and more than 400 bird species – the park is a paradise for nature enthusiasts. A day trip to Victoria Falls can be arranged (optional).
Overnight: Chobe Water Villas (Fully inclusive)
Day 10 – To Nata
Travel south towards Nata, where your lodge is located beneath tall palm trees near the Makgadikgadi salt pans. In the afternoon, visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary (optional), home to flamingos and pelicans when the pans are flooded.
(Approx. 320 km, 4 hours)
Overnight: Nata Lodge (Half board)
Day 11 – Makgadikgadi National Park
Continue west to your next destination on the banks of the Boteti River, bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The luxury chalets at Leroo La Tau are built on cliffs overlooking the river, providing superb views of passing wildlife. Enjoy a game drive in the late afternoon and watch the sunset over the floodplain.
(Approx. 230 km, 3 hours)
Overnight: Leroo La Tau Lodge (Fully inclusive)
Day 12 – Exploring the Boteti River
Spend the day exploring this remarkable area. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal zebra and wildebeest herds, predators such as lions and leopards, and the region’s playful meerkats. Optional activities include boat cruises (seasonal), guided walks, or night drives under Namibia’s brilliant starlit sky.
Overnight: Leroo La Tau Lodge (Fully inclusive)
Day 13 – Fly to the Okavango Delta (Moremi Game Reserve)
Drive to Maun and continue by light aircraft to Okuti Camp, located on the banks of the Maunachira River in the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp, designed in the style of a traditional African village, offers a serene base for exploring the Okavango’s channels and lagoons. Afternoon game drives reveal elephants, giraffes, and the area’s big cats.
(Approx. 150 km by road + flight)
Overnight: Okuti Camp (Fully inclusive)
Day 14 – Moremi Game Reserve
Spend the day exploring one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas. The Moremi Reserve encompasses part of the Okavango Delta and features both wetlands and mopane woodlands. Guided game drives in open vehicles take you through the reserve’s varied habitats in search of predators, antelope, and countless bird species.
Overnight: Okuti Camp (Fully inclusive)
Day 15 – The Okavango Delta
Fly by light aircraft to Kanana Camp, situated along the Xudum River in the southwestern Delta. This pristine water paradise is made up of palm-dotted islands and shallow channels, home to lions, leopards, and a spectacular diversity of birdlife. Enjoy game drives, guided walks, and traditional mokoro canoe excursions through the waterways.
Overnight: Kanana Camp (Fully inclusive)
Day 16 – Okavango Delta
Spend another day immersed in the serenity of the Delta. Depending on water levels, enjoy a mix of land and water-based activities, from boating to birdwatching or a scenic helicopter flight over the shimmering wetlands (optional).
Overnight: Kanana Camp (Fully inclusive)
Day 17 – Into the Kalahari
After breakfast, fly back to Maun and continue by road via Ghanzi to the Namibian border at Buitepos. Shortly after crossing, you reach Kalahari Bush Breaks – a welcoming lodge surrounded by pristine semi-desert landscapes. Enjoy a final dinner around the campfire, sharing memories of your extraordinary journey.
(Approx. 530 km, 6 hours including flight and drive)
Overnight: Kalahari Bush Breaks (Half board)
Day 18 – Departure
After breakfast, drive to Windhoek, return your vehicle, and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
(Approx. 340 km, 4 hours)
