|  | A safari combining superb game viewing in Etosha National Park, tracking with bushman in the Kalahari Desert and the tranquility of the Okavango Delta, and Susuwe.
- Game drives
- Okavango Delta
- Etosha
- Caprivi
- Mokoro Trails
- Walk with the San
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| Start: Windhoek
| Day 1 Okaukeujo, Etosha National Park Etosha
We collect you from your accommodation and depart from Chameleon Backpackers Lodge in Windhoek at 8h00am. After stopping briefly at Otjiwarongo for fresh supplies we have lunch at the entrance to the Etosha National Park, Namibia's prime game viewing destination. We game drive to camp and if time permits game drive before sunset. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by the Guide and Apprentice Guide and evening is spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole by the camp which is often visited by endangered black rhinos coming to quench their thirst after sunset. (L,D) 2008 - Option to upgrade accommodation | Day 2 Onguma Camp Etosha
Early morning and late afternoon game drives seeking the many species of animals found in this huge park including elephant, lion, leopard, endangered cheetah, black and white rhino as well as many antelope and over 340 species of bird, plenty for all wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy. We spend the hottest part of the day at camp either by the waterhole or the swimming pool before heading to Etosha Pan, one of the translations meaning "Great, White Place" to marvel at the size of the pan that disappears into the horizon. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by Guide and Apprentice Guide and evening spent around the campfire. (B,L,D) 2008 - Option to upgrade Accommodation | Day 3 Bushmanland
Enjoy a short early morning game drive and return to camp for breakfast before we travel via Lake Otjikoto to Tsumeb for fresh supplies. A short lunch is taken at Hoba Meteorite - the world's largest meteorite and we continue through to Grootfontein to refuel before entering the Kalahari. We arrive at our camp mid afternoon and walk with a San tracker to collect bush foods experiencing how the traditional San collect veldt food - an often fascinating experience for westerners where we are able to ask questions of how they survive in today's modern world. This evening we join the local community around the campfire for singing and dancing. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by Guide and Apprentice Guide. (B,L,D) | Day 4 Guma Lagoon Camp, Botswana Kalahari
An early morning departure from camp takes us into the Kalahari basin via Tsumkwe and into our neighbouring country, Botswana. The sandy track takes us through the heart of the Kalahari to the panhandle section of the Okavango Delta. The last 13kms are 4x4 only and some pushing maybe required, but the jewel of the river edge awaits us at the end of the day and this wetland lies like an oasis in an otherwise harsh environment. Overnight camping and evening meal prepared by the guide and camp assistant (BLD) | Day 5 Okavango Delta, Botswana Okavango
We take only what we need - each of our guests can take only 1 small day pack and depart early morning initially in a motor boat before transferring to our mokoros (dug out canoes), we relax while our polers push us through this beautiful and serene area enjoying the tranquility of the delta until we reach an island camp, our destination for the night. We'll have the opportunity to game walk and learn about this fragile and unique ecosystem. Overnight bush camping under a million stars with no facilities and evening meal prepared by the Guide and Apprentice Guide. (B,L,D). | Day 6 Guma Lagoon Camp, Botswana
Enjoy more game walks and mokoro trails before we return to the luxury of our camp early afternoon for hot showers and toilets. Overnight camping close to the river and evening meal prepared by the Guide and Apprentice Guide. (B,L,D) | Day 7 Susuwe National Park Caprivi Strip
An early start to cross the border back into Namibia and on to Mahango Game Reserve. This little jewel of a game reserve is home to many unusual species such as roan and sable antelope, buffalo, large herds of elephant, hippo and many aquatic birds not found in many areas of Namibia. We leave the park and have lunch overlooking Popa Falls before continuing through the Caprivi Strip to Susuwe National Park. This is a wild park where we camp without fences and spend an exhilarating night listening to the night sounds of the animals and maybe get the chance to enjoy "close up" encounters. Overnight camping and evening meal prepared by the Guide and Apprentice Guide. (B,L,D) | Day 8 Livingstone, Zambia Livingstone
Enjoy breakfast and short game drive before heading through to Katima Mulilo. This busy and bustling town is the last frontier of Namibia and we glimpse our first sight of the mighty Zambezi River. We cross the border into Zambia and have lunch at a scenic location along the roadside. We arrive at Livingstone mid afternoon and we drop you at your accommodation. (B,L) | End: Livingstone
| Rate includes:
. Transport in 4x4 vehicles (max. 9 pax + guide)
. English-speaking guide
. Camping gear
. Camping & park-entrance fees - at all sites
. Meals as specified | Rate excludes:
. Sleeping bag, R10/night to rent from us
. Soft drinks including mineral water
. Alcoholic beverages
. Snacks
. Optional activities
. Curios & anything not mentioned above
. Personal travel insurance (comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory when traveling on Chameleon Safaris).
. Delta package USD240 per person
. Local payment R800 | Note:
The itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change - for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above. IMPORTANT - Whilst visiting villages and local communities we cannot guarantee activities on offer, it often depends on how they feel on the day, however, it will give you the opportunity to meet and experience life in Namibia in today's society.
Approx total distance 2000kms. |
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