|  | A 14 day tented safari starting in Zimbabwe, travelling into Botswana and ending in Namibia. Optional lodge accommodation upgrade.
- Okavango Delta
- Chobe National Park
- Skeleton Coast
- Twyfelfontein
- Etosha National Park
- Caprivi
| The almighty Mosi-oa-Tunya ("The smoke that thunders"), also known as Victoria Falls, is over a mile in length and is the largest curtain of water in the world. Exploring this Southern African highlight is completed prior to the Southern Experience and day one see us leaving the town of Livingstone, on the Zambian side, and heading West to the Chobe National Park, Botswana's premier game viewing destination. After a stop over in the Western Caprivi, you enter the breathtaking Okavango Delta, one of the largest inland river deltas in the world and 15-000sq. kilometres of unique African paradise.
You spend two days of serenity travelling through swampy waterways in Mokoros, with dramatic photo opportunities and splendid animal & bird life. The next major stop is Etosha, one of the largest game reserves in Africa, famous for its impressive pan - a vast, shallow depression and over 114 mammal species. You move southwards onto Swakopmund, a true oasis on the west coast of Namibia, where you once again catch up on a bit of Ample optional activities are available in Cape Town, Livingstone and Swakopmund. Please see relevant section within itinerary. |
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| Start: Victoria Falls
Scheduled flights: Victoria Falls Airport | Day 1 Chobe National Park
Depart Victoria Falls for Chobe National Park, Botswana. A mid morning departure takes you from Livingstone in Zambia by ferry across the Zambezi and onto Botswana (1 hour). The afternoon is spent on a sunset cruise game viewing in a part of Africa's unspoilt wilderness, Chobe National Park. Chobe has an abundance of Game whose distinctive calls can be heard throughout the night. [LD] | Day 2 Caprivi Strip
Western Caprivi, Namibia. Leaving Botswana, we drive through Chobe National Park before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to the famous Mudumo National Park. Mudumo is home to herds of red lechwe and the occasional sitatunga, while spotted-necked otter, hippo and crocodile are also found in these fertile waterways. [BLD] | Days 3 & 4 Okavango
Caprivi to Okavango Delta, Botswana. We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etosha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta. The next 2 days are spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and speedboat. The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque). [BLD, BLD] | Day 5 - 6
Okavango Delta to Kavango River, Namibia. Leaving Botswana we make our way into Namibia and head along the Caprivi to Rundu and onto N'kwazi River Camp, which is on the bank of the Kavango River over looking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening as well as visiting a local village are optional or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sunsets. [BL, BL] | Day 7 - 9
Etosha National Park, Namibia. The following morning we head off to Etosha National Park. We fill the next 3 days with game drives, which includes evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have the opportunity to take game drive at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in the swimming pool or as the sunsets and late into the night the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole. [BLD, BLD, BLD] | Day 10 Etosha
Kamanjab - Himba Experience, Namibia. We leave the wild animals behind at Etosha and move onto the spectacular scenery of Twyfelfontein. On our way we visit the small German town of Outjo where we relax for a coffee break. 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. [BLD]). | Day 11 Twyfelfontein
Petrified Forest and Brandberg (White Lady), Namibia. The Petrified Forest is next on the itinerary before reaching Twyfelfontein where we walk to visit the ancient bushman's artwork carved and painted into the surrounding Mountains. After doing this walk we head to our camp at the foot of the Brandberg Mountains Later the same day we walk and visit the famous 'White Lady' rock painting in Brandberg. If the time doesn't allow that we'll postpone this walk until the next morning. [BLD] | Day 12 Damaraland
Cape Cross Seal Colony and Swakopmund, Namibia. We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Namibian Coast on our way to Swakopmund we visit Africa's largest seal colony at Cape Cross where zoom lenses and binoculars will definitely not be needed. [BL] | Day 13 Skeleton Coast
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 dare to brave the icy sea. [BL] | Day 14 Swakopmund
Swakopmund, Namibia. The tour finishes in the morning after breakfast. [B] | End: Swakopmund
Scheduled flights: Swakopmund Airport | Deluxe option:
This itinerary can also be done as 8 nights chalet accommodation and 5 nights camping.
Please enquire for the cost. | Rate includes
Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 9 dinners, coffee/tea with the meals, transport on the tour, 2 nights in chalets and 11 nights camping, activities as per itinerary, game drives as per itinerary. | Rate excludes:
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, all personal expenses, insurance for luggage, tips, drinks, laundry. | Group size
Minimum: 4; Maximum: 10 |
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