Overview
In this 21-day trip, we've lassoed all the highlights of Namibia and Botswana together, from Namibia's famous Sossusvlei dunes to Botswana's epic game reserves. Soak up Victoria Falls before crossing into arid Namibia's Etosha National Park. Climb the Namib Desert dunes, then bush walk in Botswana with the San bushman. Dug-out canoes take you deep into the Okavango Delta, and a cruise caps things off in Chobe National Park
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1-2 | Livingstone
Tour departure meeting at 14:00pm. Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world and we take 2 days to explore this area. Adventure activities abound, including sunset cruises, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, or an 111m bungi jump (own expense).
Overnight in a chalet.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3-4 | Caprivi
Crossing out of Zambia into the Caprivi strip, we spend two days travelling west through this game rich area. We’ll explore the Kwando River by boat and a game drive into the Mahango Game Reserve.
Overnight in a chalet.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5 | Rundu
After a morning enjoying the abundant birdlife that surrounds the camp, our road takes us along the Kavango River. Villages of grass huts and local wooden crafts and carvings a common sight. We stop for the night at our riverside lodge in Rundu and enjoy a spectacular sunset.
Overnight in a chalet.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6-8 | Etosha National Park
We head deeper into Namibia to the Etosha National Park. The National Park surrounds the Etosha Pan, and is locally named “the great white place of dry water”. Waterholes surround the pan and attract game, Etosha is known for great sightings of elephant, antelope and lions. Our lodge lies on the boundary of the park and we spend our mornings and afternoons on game drives.
Overnight lodge accommodation
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 | Brandberg
Our journey covers some beautiful desert landscapes as we move south towards the Brandberg Mountain. Our lodge is situated in the dry Ugab River which is home to the rare desert elephants. We take a walk with a local guide to view the famous White Lady rock painting in the area.
Overnight lodge accommodation
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10-11 | Swakopmund
We cross flat open plains to the coast where we visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Further south is the coastal town of Swakopmund where we have a day free to explore the town or try sea kayaking or dune boarding (own expense). German colonial influences are strong in the town of Swakopmund as reflected in the restaurant menus and the architecture.
Overnight Hotel Pension accommodation.
Meals Included: Breakfast x2 and Lunch x1
Day 12-13 | Namib Desert
The lunar landscapes surround the town of Swakopmund and we visit these as we leave and head into the Namib Desert with its towering red sand dunes. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and from the comfort of our lodge outside the national park watch a dramatic sunset over the desert.
Overnight accommodation in a permanent tent.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 | Windhoek
Windhoek is the capital and largest city in Namibia. Its charm lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people and an interesting mix of modern and German colonial era influenced architecture. We arrive late in the day and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).
Overnight at a guesthouse.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch.
Day 15 | Kalahari
Crossing into Botswana we overnight in the heart of the Kalahari. We take a walk with the local San Bushmen to learn fascinating bush skills and get an insight into how these incredible people survive in this desert environment. Our overnight lodge is owned and operated by the community.
Overnight accommodation in a chalet.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 16-18 | Okavango Delta
An annual flood of fresh water spreads into the Kalahari Desert creating the reed lined channels of the Okavango Delta. Our first night is spent in Maun in preparation before journeying deep into the Delta on Mekoro (dugouts) - an experience not to be missed. We have 2 nights in our tented camp wild on remote islands and enjoy game walks, swimming and the birdlife in this pristine wilderness area.
Overnight accommodation in a tented camp for 2 nights and 1 night at the Lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in the camp. Breakfast & Lunch at the lodge.
Day 19 | Makgadikgadi Pans
Feel the vastness of Africa under a big sky sunset. After the rains the pans fill with water and attract thousands of water birds and herds of zebra, wildebeest and springbok.
Overnight accommodation in a permanent tent.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 20 | Chobe National Park
We turn north through the Chobe Forest Reserve to Kasane where we settle into our lodge. Chobe NP is famous for large herds of elephant and buffalo. Our afternoon is spent on an exciting wildlife boat cruise in the Chobe NP.
Overnight accommodation in a chalet.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch.
Day 21 | Zambia - Livingstone - Tour Ends
This morning we transfer across the Zambezi River to Livingstone where tour ends at +/- 12:00 noon.
[Please note: Free drop off at Livingstone airport on day 21 at 12:00 so you can book your flight out for the last day of tour.]
Meals Included: Breakfast.
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