The afternoon in Windhoek is free to explore the capital city of Namibia.
Airport transfer
Lunch & dinner
Distance: 370kms (5hrs)
Our journey takes us north through ever changing scenery to our accommodation located on the edge of the Namib Desert. The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to witness the changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes. We undertake a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. In the afternoon we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon.
5km guided walk to Dead Vlei
Sossusvlei
Sesriem canyon
Breakfasts & dinners
Lunches
Distance: 380kms (6hrs)
We reach the coast at Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch while viewing the many flamingos feeding. We arrive in Swakopmund and spend the afternoon and following morning exploring this German colonial town or booking one of the numerous optional excursions (own expense). Activities available include dolphin cruises or scenic flights over the vast Namib Desert.
Breakfasts & dinners
Lunch
Optional activities
Distance: 38Okms (6hrs)
Departing at lunchtime we drive inland through the Damaraland region with its vast and rugged terrain. Its mountain ranges are intercepted by wide gravel plains, which run into sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. Our lodge is located on top of a mountain with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Spend the late afternoon taking in the incredible setting.
Interaction with the Herero tribe and Herero markets
Breakfast & dinner
Lunch
Distance: 200kms (3hrs)
Today we proceed to Etosha National Park where we enjoy our first game drive in open 4x4 vehicles from our lodge located just outside the park entrance. The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes.
Afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles
Breakfast & dinner
Afternoon game drive in 4x4 open vehicles in Etosha
Etosha Park entry fees
Lunch
Distance: 150kms
This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making this area their home. The day is spent on game drive through the Park from the Western to the Eastern side of the Park.
Breakfast & dinner
Game drive in Kiboko Adventures safari vehicle
Etosha Park entry fee
Lunch
Distance: 420kms (6hrs)
We depart Etosha and enter the Caprivi Strip where we spend the night set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking the Okavango River and Angola. An optional afternoon boat cruise on the river is available (own account).
Boat Cruise on the Okavango River
Breakfast & dinner
Lunch
Optional boat cruise
Distance: 300kms (4hrs)
Continuing into the Caprivi we cross into Botswana and travel by road to our lodge on the edge of the Okavango Delta. The following day we travel by boat 30 minutes into the delta. We do mokoro & boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the delta. Game walks are also done on the smaller islands in the area subject to the water levels of the delta.
Okavango delta mokoro rides
Okavango delta boat trips
Okavango delta guided game walks
Breakfasts, lunches & dinners
Mokoro Trips
Scenic Boat Tours
Game Walks
Distance: 540kms (9hrs)
Travel through the Caprivi Strip in Namibia and cross back into Botswana via the Chobe National Park, we overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. Day 12 we relax on a morning game drive & a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.
Chobe Safari Lodge Boat Cruise
Chobe Game Drive
Lunches & dinners
Morning game drive & afternoon Chobe river cruise
Park fees
Lunches
Distance: 100kms (3hrs)
We travel across the Zimbabwean border to Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. The afternoon and following morning is spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including helicopter flights over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense).
Breakfast
Optional activities
Park entry fee to the Falls
Lunch & dinner
Tour ends after breakfast. (Accommodated - B)
Airport transfer