Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls Safari

This two week adventure leaves from Swakopmund Namibia, takes you through the dunes and desert visiting seal colonies, the local Himba tribes, arriving in Etosha National Park. -  Renowned for phenomenal game viewing!

Enjoy the serenity of the Kavango River and the Okavango Delta, sunset cruise or local Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) heighten your experience. Traverse the Western Cparivi going back to Botswana's most famous game park, Chobe National Park.

Tour ends in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls town, see one of the seven wonders of the world, the mighty Victoria Falls!

DAY 1: Swakopmund – Namibia

You will be met in Swakopmund in the afternoon at the Villa Wiese (phone number +264 64 407105). That evening is spent at a local restaurant and exploring the town.

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Accommodation: Villa Wiese, Swakopmund (Rooms with en-suite bathroom; Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town).

DAY 2: Swakopmund – Namibia

We have the opportunity to explore this quaint German town by day and night. There are a number of activities to enjoy here; sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You may even brave the icy Atlantic sea.

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Lunch Stop: Swakopmund
Accommodation: Villa Wiese, Swakopmund (Rooms with en-suite bathroom; Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town).
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

DAY 3: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Brandberg – Namibia

We follow the barren Atlantic Coast line on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Africa's largest seal colony after lunch. Leaving the chilly Atlantic coastline behind we head inland across the desert planes for Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. Either this afternoon or the next morning we walk up a valley on Brandberg and visit the famous ‘White Lady' rock painting.

Distance: 270 km
Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: Cape Cross Seal Colony picnic site
Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 4: Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest & Himba Village – Namibia

An early morning start takes us from Brandberg to our next stops on the Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls Safari - Twyfelfontein and the Petrified Forest. Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba.

Distance: 310 km / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot enroute
Accommodation: Porcupine Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 5: Kamanjab to Etosha National Park – Namibia

After our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to the Big Five territory of Etosha National Park. We eat lunch close to the small German town of Outjo, where we relax and have the opportunity to visit an Internet cafe. Our final destination for the day is Etosha. As the sun sets and late into the night the group has the opportunity to watch animals drinking at the floodlit waterholes.

Distance: 270 km / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: Picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Okaukuejo (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience stores)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAYS 6 & 7: Etosha National Park – Namibia

The next 2 days are filled with rewarding game viewing drives in Etosha, including evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have the opportunity to take game drives at sunrise, when many animals are at their most active. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a refreshing swim in the swimming pool or as the sun sets, and late into the night, the group can watch animals drinking at the floodlit waterholes.

Distance: Approx. 150 km of game drives / Departure: 10h00
Lunch stop: At one of the camps
Accommodation: Namutoni or Okaukuejo (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience store).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (x2)

DAY 8 & 9: Etosha National Park to Kavango River – Namibia

Leaving Etosha on day eight we head to Rundu town and onto N'Kwazi River Camp, set on the banks of the Kavango River overlooking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening; and visiting a local village are optional activities. Or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river watching the magnificent African sunsets.

Distance: 362 km
Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: A picnic site en route to n'Kwazi
Accommodation: N'Kwazi River Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and laundry service available)
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch (x2)

DAY 10 & 11: Kavango River to Okavango Delta – Botswana

We leave Namibia behind, heading for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta region in Botswana. We spend the next day exploring the network of delta waterways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). Canoeing by mokoro is an excellent way to spot some of the diverse wildlife species inhabiting the delta.  The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa, a vast oasis system of crystal clear lake, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Okavango Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque).

Day 10
Distance: 360 km (20 km in 4x4) / Departure: 09h00
Lunch Stop: Etsha 13 or at the Camp
Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).

Day 11
Distance: 20 km by motorized boat / Departure: 08h00
6 km by Mokoro / about 5 km walk in Delta
Lunch Stop: On Fly Camp (an island in the Delta)
Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (x2)

DAY 12: Okavango to Eastern Caprivi – Namibia

Leaving Botswana, we drive up the Western border of the Okavango Delta before crossing into Namibia. Our drive takes us through the wild area of the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in the famous Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodlands.

Distance: 325 km / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: At a picnic spot en route.
Accommodation: Camp Kwando (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 13: Chobe National Park – Botswana

The next morning we depart our safari camp, heading along the Caprivi  Strip and crossing the border back into Botswana. Back in Botswana we to drive through Chobe National Park to our camp on the Chobe River. In the afternoon we take a sunset cruise on the Chobe River enjoying game and bird viewing as we go. We spend the night camping on the banks of the Chobe River in Chobe National Park, listening to the wild calls of Africa.

Distance: 260 km / Departure: 10h00
Lunch Stop: A picnic spot en route.
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 14: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

A mid morning departure from Chobe National Park takes us to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. In the afternoon we explore the thundering Victoria Falls on a guided tour.  In the evening your guide for the Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls Safari will bid you farewell.

Distance: 110 km / Departure: 08h00
Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, restaurant and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast

DAY 15: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

The Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls Safari ends after breakfast this morning.  We can arrange an airport transfer on request (at your own expense).  We hope to welcome you on one of our unforgettable African adventures again soon.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

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