Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls Safari

Your Safari will start in Windhoek, the Capital City of Namibia and end in Livingstone, Zambia.

In Nambia you will visit the mighty dunes of Sossousvlei, the small coastal town of Swakopmund, Damaraland, the Himba Tribe in Opuwo, as well as the Epupa Falls, before heading into Namibia's premier Reserve, the Etosha National Park.

From Namibia we will head across the border into Botswana where we will visit the Okavango Delta, one of the last true unspoilt natural waterways in Africa. We will also take in some great game viewing in Chobe National Park, home to some of the largest elephant populations in Botswana.

Its then off to the heavyweight adventure Capital of Africa, the mightly Victoria Falls where you can partake in a number of adventure activities including white water rafting, conoe safaris and elephant back Safaris to name a few!

At Victoria Falls your Safari will come to an end.

DAY 1: Windhoek

Pick up at the airport in Windhoek. The capital of Namibia. After settling into our camp we spend the afternoon exploring this cosmopolitan city, admiring the Churches and monuments. 

Tonight we dine with our guide, and enjoy a safari briefing.

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2: Sesriem and Sossusvlei

After breakfast we transverse majestic mountain ranges en route to our first magical destination. We will explore the Sesriem Canyon and the highest dunes in the world: the dunes of Sossusvlei. You will have the opportunity to climb one of these ever-changing Namib summits. It is an experience never to be forgotten as we enter a different world, the world of the sands of time. Sunset is spent chasing black shadows across red dunes.

Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 3: Swakopmund

Sunrise is greeted and, after breakfast, head out towards the cold Atlantic Ocean once more. 

En route we cross the Kuwiseb Canyon and the Namib-Naukluft Park. This area has unique photographic opportunities. Transverse the Namib sand once more and make for the holiday Mecca of Swakopmund. Accommodation is in bungalows or hotels, allowing us to rid ourselves of the Namib sand and be civilized for a couple of days. 

Bungalow 

Breakfast / Lunch 

DAY 4 : Swakopmund

Swakopmund has a huge variety of shops, museums, beaches and restaurants. Optional excursions are, for example, a Flight over the Dunes that we climbed at Sossousvlei. 

Or chill out at a local sidewalk coffee shop.

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner 

DAY 5 : Spitzkoppe

Granite reminders of a volcanic era, Spitzkoppe. We spend the late afternoon exploring many hidden crevasses and caves in search of evidence of San occupation in earlier times. 

Sunset is spent high up on a rock ledge fascinated by the ever-changing rainbow off-color - red, burnt amber, yellow and orange: the Sunset of Spitzkoppe. A silent destination.

Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 6 : Palmwag

We depart from this majestic setting and transverse the desert into Damaraland, moving on to visit the Bushman rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, thereafter we cross the mountains into the wilderness to camp in the Palmwag region. We hope to encounter the rare desert elephants on this day. We spend the late afternoon enjoying an awesome African sunset in an oasis setting.

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 7: Opuwo

Opuwo and the Himba Tribe. Our destination is the Capital of this barren land Opuwo. En route we are sure to meet up with the nomadic Himba, dressed in their ethnical skins and red colouring. Conditions are harsh and we spend the better part of this day enjoying the culture of this forgotten tribe. 

 Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 8 Epupa Falls

Epupa Falls is our destination today. We travel into the wastelands, northwards towards the 

Angolan border and the Kunene River. En route we will come into contact with many Himba folk. We are sure to trade salt and sugar with them, as their cultural jewelry is awesome. 

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 9 Epupa Falls

We spend a peaceful period up on the riverfront, enjoying the birding opportunities and the interaction with the local people. Epupa is a waterfall oasis in an arid region. It is also the lifeblood to the local tribes.

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch 

DAY 10 Kunene River Lodge

First a really hard journey east to the Kunene River Lodge awaits us. After the tedious drive we relax tonight next to the river, enjoying sundowners on a deck overlooking the mighty Kunene. 

Tonight we dine in the lodge restaurant. 

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch 

DAY 11 Etosha / Namutoni

The "Great White Place of Dry Water". The Etosha National Park. After setting up camp at Fort Namutoni, it is out onto the Saltpans in search of the elusive game. Photographic opportunities are unmatched. 

Etosha: an area of stark desolated beauty inhabited by Africa’s unique wildlife.

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 12 Etosha / Okaukuejo

(These days in Etosha will be dictated by seasonal weather changes and migration patterns.) 

Up before sunrise for an early morning game drive to wake the animals. The afternoon finds us searching for the animals that have eluded us thus far. 

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Brunch & Dinner

DAY 13 Etosha / Halali

(These days in Etosha will be dictated by seasonal weather changes and migration patterns.) 

A new campsite. After lunch and siesta we move out to explore an area in which we find many different species of animals not found in the western part of the park. We dine in the camp’s restaurant tonight. 

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Brunch 

DAY 14 Rundu

We depart the Etosha after a game drive excursion, and make our way north on a long, but interesting journey, showing us the true "African" face of Namibia. 

We restock provisions for our Okavango Delta excursion in Rundu and camp on the banks of the Kavango River across from Angola tonight.

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 15 Okavango Delta

A new day, first we explore the Mohango Game Reserve in search of the majestic Roan and Sable Antelope found here. Thereafter we head for a wild country. Botswana. Travel in 4x4 over sandy conditions to the verge of the waterway and transfer by motorboat to our Okavango Delta swamp island. Today we finally meet Africa and camp wild under the Palm or Ebony trees. 

We spend the evening around the campfire enjoying the aura of wild Africa, and looking over our shoulders into the darkness. 

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 16 Okavango Delta

The rich bird life of the area is really great to behold. A game walk in the morning and spend the heat of the day in the shade of great Jackal berry trees, relaxing and enjoying the solitude of  being alone in paradise, days that will never be forgotten. We do a makoro excursion late afternoon in search of shy sitatunga antelope and awesome sunsets. 

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 17 Ngepi Camp

Early morning game walk and then transfer back to our base camp in the heart of the permanent waters of the Okavango Delta. Crossing the border back into Botswana after lunch, we make our way to Ngepi Camp on the Okavango River is our next destination. Return north for the Angolan border and the Caprivi Strip. Ngepi is a great birding area in which the Paradise Flycatcher and Giant Kingfisher, two of the many rare Bird species, are found. Dinner in the ethnical restaurant tonight. 

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 18 Chobe National Park

Transverse the Caprivi and re-enter Botswana to camp next to the park on the banks of the Chobe River for two days. Enjoy the option of sipping cold beers on the sundeck whilst enjoying a commercialized afternoon relaxing at the poolside.

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch 

DAY 19 Chobe National Park

We camp on the banks of the Chobe River for two days, giving us the chance to explore the reserve in our open Land Rover and by boat. We conduct a morning game drive into The Chobe NP, an area that abounds with Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo and many Antelope species. We hope to find the Puku Antelope, an antelope endemic to the Chobe floodplains. The park contains a multitude of aquatic bird species and the visitor is sure to observe the majestic Fish Eagle or the acrobatic Bee-eater.

In the afternoon we do a boat cruise into the Chobe N.P. giving us a chance to get up close and personal with the Hippos and Crocodiles.

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Brunch

DAY 20 Victoria Falls

A new day, the last country, Victoria Falls is calling. After the border crossing and a short drive we settle into our camp outside the bustling town of Victoria Falls. 

Today we will visit the world-famous Victoria Falls.

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

DAY 21 Victoria Falls

Today is yours to raft, fly, jump, ride or sightsee. The Zambian side of Victoria Falls is a recommendation for its curio market and rainforest. 

Bungalow / Campsite accommodation

Breakfast 

DAY 22 Safari Concludes

Our Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls Safari concludes after breakfast. Airport transfers complimentary.

Breakfast