15-Day Namibia to Zambezi

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Livingstone

The tour departure meeting is at 14h00 at Victoria Falls Waterfront, Livingstone. Victoria Falls is one of the Natural Wonders of the World and we take 2 days to explore this area. Here, adventure activities abound including white-water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, helicopter flights, and a 111m bungee jump (own expense). Airport transfers can be arranged at your own expense, alternatively, you can make your own way to the departure point.

Note: Only breakfast is included on day 2.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zambia)

Accommodation:

Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Caprivi

Crossing out of Zambia into the Caprivi Strip, we spend 2 days travelling west through this game-rich area. We’ll explore the Kwando River by boat and take a game drive into the Mahango Game Reserve.

Day 3 is quite a long travel day as it includes border crossings. We can expect a travel time of 7.5 hours. On day 3, we will be accommodated at Camp Kwando, and on day 4, we will be accommodated at Ngepi Camp.

Main Destination:

Zambezi Region (Namibia)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Animals easier to spot)

High Season July to October (The area never gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Zambezi Region

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoAbundant

LionOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngepi Camp

• Mid-range lodgeinside Mahango GR (Bwabwata NP, Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rundu

After a morning of enjoying the abundant birdlife that surrounds the camp, the road takes us along the Kavango River. Villages of grass huts and local wooden crafts and carvings are a common sight. We stop for the night at our riverside lodge in Rundu and enjoy a spectacular sunset.

Main Destination:

Rundu (City, Namibia)

Accommodation:

n'Kwazi Lodge

• Mid-range lodgenear Rundu (City, Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Etosha National Park

We head deeper into Namibia to the Etosha National Park. The national park surrounds the Etosha Pan and is locally named “the great white place of dry water”. Waterholes surround the pan and attract the game. Etosha is known for the great sightings of elephant, antelope, and lion. Our lodge lies on the boundary of the park and we spend our mornings and afternoons on game drives.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park (Namibia)

Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals come to water)

High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Etosha NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Tarentaal Guest Farm

• Mid-range guest house located outside Etosha NP (Namibia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Brandberg

Our journey covers some beautiful desert landscapes as we move south toward Brandberg Mountain. Our lodge is situated in the dry Ugab River which is home to the rare desert elephants. We visit the Petrified Forest and take a walk with a local guide to view the famous White Lady rock painting in the area.

Main Destination:

Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art, Namibia)

Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals are easier to see)

High Season July to November (Some places can get quite busy)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Damaraland

ElephantOccasional

GiraffeOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LionRare

LeopardVery Rare

ZebraRare

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CheetahVery Rare

HyenaVery Rare

White RhinoNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Brandberg White Lady Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland (Namibia) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Swakopmund

We cross flat, open plains to the coast where we visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Further south is the coastal town of Swakopmund where we have a day free to explore the town or try sea kayaking or dune boarding (own expense). German colonial influences are strong in the town of Swakopmund as is reflected in the restaurant menus and the architecture.

Note: Breakfast is included on days 10 and 11, and lunch is only included on day 10. All other meals are at your own expense.

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City, Namibia)

Accommodation:

Hotel Pension A la Mer

• Mid-range hotelin Swakopmund (City, Namibia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Namib Desert

The lunar landscapes surround the town of Swakopmund and we visit these as we leave and head into the Namib Desert with its towering red sand dunes. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon, and from the comfort of our lodge outside the national park, watch a dramatic sunset over the world’s highest sand dunes.

On arrival at Sossusvlei, the guide will walk with the group into Sossusvlei (+/- 3.5km). For those who do not want to walk, there are 4WD vehicles that can drive you in. The 4WD is at your own expense (+/- N$85 each way) and is optional.

Main Destination:

Namib Desert (Namibia)

Accommodation:

Desert Camp

• Mid-range self catering accommodationnear Sesriem (Town, Namibia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Windhoek

Windhoek is the capital and largest city in Namibia. Its charm lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures, the friendliness of its people, and an interesting mix of modern and German colonial-era influenced architecture. We arrive late in the day and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City, Namibia)

Accommodation:

Capbon Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest housein Windhoek (City, Namibia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Windhoek - Tour Ends

The tour ends after breakfast in the town of Windhoek. Transfers to Windhoek Airport are available on request. Please contact the Sunway office to book your transfer.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City, Namibia)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.