17 Day Windhoek to Victoria Falls – Amazing Africa (Accommodated)

Day 1: Windhoek – Namib Desert, Namibia

We head to your accommodation in the Namib Desert after leaving Windhoek. We spend the afternoon lounging by the pool or participating in the optional activities that our lodge offers.

Meals: At your own expense
Accommodation: The Elegant Desert Lodge

Day 2: Sossusvlei – Namib Desert, Namibia

It is necessary to start early in the morning. Arriving just after dawn in Namib Naukluft National Park. The drive to Sossusvlei across the dune belts and the quick hike to Deadvlei are the highlights of today. We head back to our resort after visiting Sesriem Canyon. Have a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy a four-course meal outside under the stars during the summer.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Elegant Desert Lodge
Included Highlights: Drive through the dune belts to Sossusvlei, Deadvlei hike, Sesriem Canyon visit

Day 3 – 4: Swakopmund, Namibia

Following breakfast, we proceed via the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons, the “gamadoelas” (loosely translated badlands), and approach Solitaire on the outskirts of Namib Naukluft National Park. We reach the Atlantic Ocean and the famous RAMSAR World Heritage Site, Walvis Bay Lagoon. We continue on the picturesque path until we arrive in Swakopmund, where we spend the remainder of the day relaxing.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hansa Hotel
Included Highlights: Solitaire, Namib Naukluft National Park, Walvis Bay lagoon

Day 5 – 6: Damaraland, Namibia

Proceed via Uis and into the Damaraland after passing the Brandberg, Namibia’s tallest peak (2,579m). We spend the rest of the day relaxing after arriving at our lodge in the afternoon. Take a beautiful nature drive via the Otjimboyo Concession on your way to the Brandberg the next day. We may come upon the elusive desert elephant if we continue into the arid Ugab riverbed. Have a simple picnic lunch on the way.

Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
Accommodation: Ondjamba Hills
Included Highlights: Brandberg, Damaraland, Scenic drive through Otjimboyo Concession

Day 7 – 8: Etosha National Park, Namibia

An exciting day spent in Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO Heritage Site where over 2,500 images were painted and engraved by Bushman cultures approximately 6,000 years ago! Following our tour of the neighboring Living Museum of the Damara, we go on to the Petrified Forest, a geological wonder. We continue our journey to Etosha National Park. Enjoy a full-day guided game drive in the park the following morning.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eldorado Lodge
Included Highlights: Twyfelfontein, Living Museum of the Damara, Petrified Forest, Etosha National Park, Etosha Full Day Guided Game Drive

Day 9: Etosha National Park, Namibia

You spend the entire day on a game drive in Etosha National Park with your guide today. We next proceed to our resort, where we spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Rochelle Lodge
Included Highlights: Full Day Game drive in Etosha National Park

Day 10: Kavango Region, Namibia

Once breakfast is finished, head northeast toward the Kavango region. The largest known meteorite in the world, Hoba Meteorite, is where we halt. A sundowner boat tour on the Okavango River is an optional activity at our camp.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Taranga Safari Lodge
Included Highlights: Hoba Meteorite visit
Optional Activity: Sundowner Boat Cruise on the Okavango River

Day 11 – 12: Mahango National Park, Namibia

Proceed into the Zambezi Region after breakfast. We can take an optional boat ride on the Okavango River in the late afternoon. We enter Mahango National Park following an early breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shametu River Lodge
Optional Activity: Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Okavango River

Day 13: Zambezi Region, Namibia

We cross the Zambezi River after leaving Mahango National Park. These magnificent riverine forests are home to herds of buffalo, elephants, and antelope. This region is one of the greatest birding hotspots in all of southern Africa, home to more than 400 different kinds of birds. An optional afternoon guided activity is available for you to take part in.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Chobe River Camp
Included Highlights: Mahango National Park
Optional Activity: Afternoon Guided Activity

Day 14: Chobe National Park, Botswana

Following breakfast, we cross the Bostwana border and arrive in Kasane, which is the entrance of Chobe National Park. We take a Chobe River boat excursion this evening.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge
Included Highlights: Evening Boat Cruise on the Chobe River

Day 15 – 16: Victoria Falls, Namibia

Cross the border to Victoria Falls, a bustling town in Zimbabwe. You have the rest of the day to yourself. On the next day, we go to the Victoria Waterfalls. A range of optional activities are available throughout the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorer Village,
Included Highlights: Victoria Falls visit

Day 17: Victoria Falls, Namibia

The tour comes to an end today. Your guide will take you to the Victoria Falls International Airport, depending on your flight of departure.

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.