14 Day (3-4 star ) Namibia & Botswana (Accommodated)

Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia

You may arrive at any time. Upon arrival in Windhoek, you are granted the rest of the day to spend exploring Namibia’s capital.

Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge or similar
Meals: No included meals today

Day 2 – 3: Windhoek – Sesriem, Namibia

This morning, we meet at reception at 10h00 where we will be transferred to our accommodation on the edge of the Namib Desert. Ensure you have a good night’s rest because the next morning we leave for Sossusvlei. You will have a chance to experience the amazing colour changes of the world’s highest sand dunes. A 5km walk will take us to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Then in the afternoon we hike through the Sesriem Canyon.

Meals: Breakfast x2, Dinner x2
Accommodation: Desert Quiver Camp or similar
Included Highlights: Walking excursion to Sossusvlei & Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon visit
Optional Activities: Hot air balloon ride

Day 4: Sesriem – Swakopmund, Namibia

Today we reach Walvis Bay where we sit and view the flamingos feeding, while we too enjoy our lunch together. The afternoon is spent in Swakopmund where we can walk around this German colonial town or partake in one of the optional excursions such as dolphin cruises or scenic flights over the Namib. Dinner is for your own expense.

Accommodation: The Delight or similar
Meals: Breakfast. Dinner own expense
Optional Activities: Dolphin cruise, Township tour

Day 5: Swakopmund – Damaraland, Namibia

The name ‘Damaraland’ was given to the north-central portion of Namibia and inhabited by the Damara people, an ethnic group that forms 8.5% of the population in Namibia. The area is an enormous and jagged landscape with mountain ranges interrupted by broad gravel plains which transform into sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, arid valleys. Our lodge is located on the top of a mountain giving us a bird’s eye view of the area. Enjoy an afternoon relaxing by the pool.

Accommodation: Ugab Terrace Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Damaraland – Etosha National Park, Namibia

We continue on to the well-known Etosha National Park where we will take game drives and relax by the waterholes that are illuminated at night. The salt pan here is so large that it can be seen from space! The wildlife here is abundant and you will have plenty of photo opportunities. This evening, you can look forward to a game drive from our lodge.

Accommodation: Etosha Village or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Etosha National Park, Namibia

We make our way into Etosha National Park which was first formed in 1907 when Namibia was a German colony referred to as ‘Southwest Africa’. The park is one of the most crucial reserves and game havens in Africa and is home to countless wildlife including the likes of blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant. Our day is spent game driving through the reserve from west to east where we will look out for these animals and take short breaks to stretch our legs and enjoy the surroundings.

Accommodation: Etosha Village or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Full Day Etosha Game Drive

Day 8: Etosha National Park – Okavango River, Namibia

Departing from Etosha we make our way into the Caprivi, occasionally referred to as the Caprivi Strip, Caprivi Panhandle or the Okavango Strip, and previously known as Itenge. It is a thin protrusion of Namibia in the east that is around 450 kilometres long, between Botswana in the south, Angola and Zambia in the north, and the Okavango area to the west. You have the option of going on a boat cruise (own expense) where you can calmly observe the wildlife and birdlife that surrounds you on every turn.

Accommodation: Hakusembe Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities: Sunset boat cruise

Day 9 – 10: Okavango River – Okavango Delta, Namibia

Today we continue travelling to the road at the edge of the Delta. The next morning we enjoy a 30 minute boat trip into the delta. Enjoy a mokoro ride as well as game walks on the island. Be sure to enjoy the activities available to partake in.

Accommodation: Swampstop chalets or similar
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x1, Dinner x2
Included Highlights: Mokoro excursion, Guided game walks, Boat ride

Day 11 – 12: Okavango Delta – Kasane, Botswana

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast x2, Dinner x2
Included Highlights: Morning Game Drive, Afternoon Game Viewing Boat Cruise

Days 13: Kasane – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Crossing the Zimbabwean border, we arrive at Victoria Falls – without a doubt the most spectacular sight in Africa.

There is free time in the afternoon and the following morning to explore the local markets and to participate in the many optional activities on offer in this adrenaline capital of Africa, including helicopter flights over the Falls and a visit to the Falls (own expense).

Accommodation: Cresta Sprayview Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Victoria Falls Visit, Helicopter Flight, Sunset Cruise

Day 14: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Our magnificent journey comes to an end after breakfast. Should you wish to extend your stay in Victoria Falls, then please speak to your travel consultant.

Meals: Breakfast

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.