18-Day Namibia, Botswana and Vic Falls Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Windhoek

The tour guide will pick guests up from the airport and depart to Windhoek. After lunch, go on a Windhoek township tour if time permits. Otherwise, the city tour will be conducted the following morning before leaving for the dunes. Windhoek is situated in Central Namibia, a cosmopolitan city and capital of the country. It is home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops and the widespread use of the German language.

Included Activity: Township tour
Overnight: Arebbusch Travel Lodge.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City, Namibia)

Accommodation:

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

• Mid-range hotelin Windhoek (City, Namibia)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Windhoek to Sossusvlei

Guests will be picked up at Arebbusch Travel Lodge between 9:00am and 9:30am and will depart to the Sossusvlei area. Along the way, clients will stop for 45 minutes at Rehoboth, an opportunity for guests to get some snacks and drinks for the road. Guests have lunch between 12:00am and 1:00pm along the road by a rest place. After arrival, guests will have leisure time before going on a sundowner drive to Elim Dune around 5:30pm and 6:00pm.

Included Activity: Sundowner at Elim Dune
Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge.

Main Destination:

Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes, Namibia)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)

High Season July to November (Busy and high rates apply)

Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

LeopardRare

ZebraRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Namib Desert Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeoutside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes, Namibia)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Sossusvlei

Guests will wake up and have breakfast before going into the park for an excursion to Sossusvlei, which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The tour guide will have regular stops to let clients take pictures and have some exposure to the dunes. Guests will return around lunchtime and have leisure time at the pool.

Included Activity: Sossusvlei excursion (Deadvlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Sesriem Canyon and Hiddenvlei)
Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge.

Main Destination:

Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes, Namibia)

Accommodation:

Namib Desert Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeoutside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes, Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

Guests depart to Swakopmund from Sossusvlei early at around 9:00am. It is about a 5-hour drive to Swakopmund. Once clients have arrived in Walvis Bay, they will buy lunch and depart to Swakopmund. After arrival in Swakopmund, check in and be taken by the guide for their activity (quad biking and sandboarding), which is about a 2-hour activity. After the activity, clients can freshen up for dinner at a restaurant.

Included Activities: Quad Biking and Sandboarding
Overnight: Atlantic Villa.

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City, Namibia)

Accommodation:

Atlantic Villa

• Mid-range hotelin Swakopmund (City, Namibia)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Swakopmund to Etosha National Park

Clients are picked up at 9:00am and depart to Etosha National Park. Upon arrival, clients will have lunch, and after lunch, if time permits, enter Etosha National Park for an afternoon game drive. Depending on how often you stop today, on entering the park, the first stop would be Okaukuejo, where you pay your entry fee. I suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and, most importantly, a map of Etosha showing you all the waterholes along the way. Etosha has lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, springbok, and elephants. On top of many lesser and common plains game and abundant birds, the game viewing in Etosha is an experience to remember.

Included Activity: Afternoon game drive
Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park (Namibia)

Best Time To Visit July to September (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

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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White RhinoVery Rare

Black RhinoRare

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Etosha Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP (Namibia)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Etosha National Park

Clients will enjoy an early breakfast and then go on the full day game drive and stop for lunch between 12:00am and 1:00pm for lunch inside the park. After lunch, continue with the game drive until the afternoon. After the game drive, guests will have leisure time to enjoy the atmosphere before dinner.

Etosha Safari Lodge is located 10km south of Andersson Gate on the C38 road (Etosha National Park). Sip a drink while watching the ruby sun dip behind the mopane woodland. Perched on a hill with expansive views, this stylish lodge offers 65 chalets that provide a peaceful base from which to explore the animal bounty of Etosha National Park.

Included Activity: Full day game drive
Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park (Namibia)

Accommodation:

Etosha Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP (Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Etosha National Park to Tsumeb

Clients will grab an early breakfast and depart to Tsumeb, the largest town in the Oshikoto region and the closest urban centre to the renowned Etosha National Park, which has been dubbed Namibia’s “gateway to the north”. It is also known for the famous Tsumeb mine and has the greatest number of minerals in one place in the world. The region is rich in exquisite semi-precious gemstones, which can be seen in their full glory at the Tsumeb Museum.

The Minen Hotel is a well-situated garden hotel in the heart of Tsumeb. It is famous around the country and even further afield for its natural atmosphere, wild garden, traditional German cuisine and excellent hospitality. Our 100-year-old oasis in the north of Namibia is the perfect stopover for travellers to Namibia’s famous Etosha National Park and the Caprivi Strip or simply just for a few quiet days away from home.

Included Activity: Visit the museum
Overnight: Minen Hotel.

Main Destination:

Tsumeb (Town, Namibia)

Accommodation:

Minen Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Tsumeb (Town, Namibia)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsumeb to Okavango River

Clients will enjoy breakfast and depart for the Okavango River. The Okavango River is the fourth-largest river system in southern Africa. Starting in Angola, it runs southeastward into Namibia and forms part of the Angolan/Namibian border. Visitors can soak up the magnificent views of the cascading Popa Falls, a popular tourist attraction, just before the river crosses into Botswana, creating the renowned Okavango Delta. The area surrounding the river is known for its lush vegetation, spectacular natural beauty, and abundant wildlife.

Included Activity: Afternoon game drive
Overnight: Shametu River Lodge.

Main Destination:

Okavango River (Botswana)

Accommodation:

Shametu River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Zambezi Region (Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Okavango River to Maun

Guests will enjoy an early breakfast and depart on a short drive to Thamalakane River Lodge in Maun. After checking in and freshening up, clients depart for a 2-hour mokoro excursion in the afternoon. After this activity, clients will return to the lodge and prepare for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge.

Main Destination:

Maun (City, Botswana)

Accommodation:

Thamalakane River Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeless than 1hr drive from Maun (City, Botswana)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Thamalakane River Lodge

Clients will have an early breakfast and continue with their activities. Thamalakane River starts in northern Botswana and is the jumping-off point for the vast inland Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush wildlife habitat during seasonal floods. In the delta, safari camps dot the Moremi Game Reserve, home to hippos, lions and rhinos. In the town, the Nhabe Museum features local art and, history and cultural exhibits about the Ngamiland region. You will enjoy a game drive, return to the lodge for lunch, and have free time for the rest of the day.

Included Activitys: Full day game drive
Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge.

Main Destination:

Thamalakane River (Maun, Botswana)

Accommodation:

Thamalakane River Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeless than 1hr drive from Maun (City, Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maun to Moremi Game Reserve

Guests enjoy breakfast before departing to the Khwai area of the Okavango, which lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. Khwai Community Area has unfenced boundaries, allowing wildlife to move freely between the woodlands in the wet season when water is plentiful and back to permanent rivers and lagoons in the dry season.

Included Activity: Evening game drive
Overnight: Khwai Expeditions Camp.

Main Destination:

Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)

Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)

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

Wildlife in Moremi GR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoRare

Black RhinoRare

CheetahRare

Accommodation:

Khwai Expeditions Camp

• Mid-range tented campjust outside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Moremi Game Reserve

After breakfast, guests are taken to the village, where they can observe ladies weaving baskets and carpenters at work and visit the local curio shop, where all the baskets and woodcarvings are available for sale.

Included Activity: Walking safari
Overnight: Khwai Expeditions Camp.

Main Destination:

Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)

Accommodation:

Khwai Expeditions Camp

• Mid-range tented campjust outside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Moremi to Kasane

After breakfast, we travel to the border of Botswana to reach Kasane, the largest town in the region with slight architectural chaos, a typical characteristic of Botswana. The area has the largest concentration of elephants in the world! Elephant migrations take place very close to the city limits. On the access road, be very careful because huge herds like to run across the main road. In Kasane, we will go on a boat trip on the Chobe River. During the cruise, we will observe many wild animals.

Included Activity: Sunset boat cruise
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Kasane (Town, Botswana)

Accommodation:

Chobe Safari Lodge (Botswana)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kasane

After breakfast, clients depart for a full day game drive in Chobe National Park. The animals expected to be seen are lions, wild dogs, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, bushbuck, blue wildebeest, and vast numbers of hippos. Clients will return around 5:00pm and, after a long day of game viewing, have a good night's sleep.

The famous Chobe River and the scenic little town of Kasane rest on the doorstep of the spectacular Chobe National Park. There are no boundary fences separating the village from the park, and game such as elephants and hippos are often spotted roaming around the town.

Included Activity: Full day game drive
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Kasane (Town, Botswana)

Accommodation:

Chobe Safari Lodge (Botswana)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kasane to Victoria Falls

Clients will depart from Chobe to Victoria Falls, the most incredible waterfall in the world! Resting on the southern banks of the Zambezi River at the western end of the eponymous falls, this popular tourist town is compact enough to walk around. It makes an ideal base for travellers exploring the Seventh Wonder of the World, the unfathomably vast Victoria Falls. After arrival, clients will go on a game drive and return for dinner.

Included Activities: Sightseeing and visit to the African Arts, Crafts and Cultural Centre
Overnight: Shearwater Explorers Village.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Accommodation:

Shearwater Explorers Village

• Budget lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Victoria Falls

Clients will have an early breakfast and visit Victoria Falls, where they will have a guided tour for 3 hours and walk about 3.8km with our guide, taking in all the historical information of Victoria Falls and all its formations.

Included Activity: Visit Victoria Falls on a guided walking tour
Overnight: Shearwater Explorers Village.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Accommodation:

Shearwater Explorers Village

• Budget lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Victoria Falls Airport

Today marks the end of the tour. Clients will have breakfast and depart for the airport.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.