DestinationNamibia Safari
Duration14 days
Regions IncludedNamibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
Experience the desert and delta on this 14 day adventure which begins in Swakopmund, then onto an interesting tour of Spitzkoppe Mountain. You will also visit the Brandberg Mountain, spend time with some of the semi-nomadic Himba people, enjoy game viewing and you can buy authentic African carvings and paintings. In Botswana experience some traditional tribal dancing, visit the Okavango Delta, enjoy a sunset river cruise in Chobe National Park.

Itinerary

Day 1 Swakopmund After meeting your guides, the whole day is free to relax, explore or partake in one of the many activities available here. Most popular are quad biking in the dunes or tandem skydiving. On a clear days skydiving you can see all the way to the next days destination! Taking a walk around Swakopmund's shops and having a leisurely lunch is also a great way to spend your day. Optional Activities: Quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, dinner out etc. Meals: No meals Overnight: Amanpuri Day 2 Spitzkoppe Leaving the coast you drive through arid landscapes to Spitzkoppe Mountain. The enormous granite monoliths dominate the otherwise flat landscape and you set up camp in the wild plain at the base of the mountain. This afternoon your guide will take you on a guided walk to explore the unique rock formations. The more adventurous among you may want to try some mountain climbing for some stunning views of the landscape. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Spitzkoppe Community Campsite Day 3 Himba Tribes After some early morning exploration you continue north and drive towards Kamanjab. Today you have the chance to experience life within a Himba tribe. The Himba are pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats. They are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. The Himba have been extremely diligent about upholding the roots of their culture but they are also very curious about visitors to their home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Himba Camp Day 4/5 Etosha National Park Etosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegetation. You may even see some of the amazing animals crossing the road in front of your truck! You will go on various game drives and spend your evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography opportunities. Optional Activities: Night or Dawn Game Drives in safari vehicles. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Halali and Okaukuejo Day 6 Windhoek After an early morning game drive you set off towards Windhoek, the Capital city of Namibia. On the way you stop at a popular craft market where you can barter for handmade gifts to take home. Windhoek is not only the capital; it is also the cultural, social and economic centre of Namibia. On arrival in Windhoek your guide will take you on a short city tour in your truck. Joe's Beer House is an exciting dining experience for your optional dinner out. Optional Activity: Dinner out. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Arebbusch Lodge Day 7 Botswana - Ghanzi After an early start, you cross into Botswana and drive to Ghanzi. After setting up camp you meet with a local Bushman (San) community and experience some traditional tribal dancing. Optional Activity: Bushmen walk Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Ghanzi Trail Blazers Day 8 Maun Your journey takes you from Ghanzi towards Maun. Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and this afternoon you will prepare for this excursion, packing small overnight bags. There may be an opportunity this afternoon to visit the local crocodile farm or take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. Optional Activities: Crocodile Farm visit, Scenic Flight (time permitting). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Sitatunga Camp Day 9/10 Maun - Okavango Delta This morning you board the big 4x4 truck that will take you into the Delta. In high-water season it is sometimes necessary to take a boat to the poling station where you meet up with the members of a local community who will show you their homeland. You spend 2 nights bush camping in the wilderness and, if the water level allows, you will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip through the waterways. You will also go on some nature walks in the hope of seeing wild animals in their natural habitat. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight:Bush Camp Day 11 Gweta You leave the Delta behind you and travel east to Planet Baobab. You can explore the bush around the campsite, lounge by the pool and view some of the regions oldest Baobab trees. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight:Planet Baobab Campsite Day 12 Botswana - Chobe National Park You travel to Chobe and this afternoon you enjoy a sunset river cruise as the animals are best spotted from the Chobe River. Elephants, Hippo, Crocodiles, Eland and many other animals reside in Chobe so keep your cameras ready. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Thebe River Safaris Day 13 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls On arrival in Victoria Falls town, you will have time to plan the next days adventure activities before you visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. An optional dinner out is a friendly way to end your tour with all the new friends you've made along the way. Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Vic Falls Adventure Lodge Day 14 Victoria Falls Officially your tour finishes after breakfast but most people will spend the day white water rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives such as a walk with lions or a bungee jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia. Optional Activities: Full day white water rafting, flight over the falls, full day low/high water river boarding, sunset cruise, bungee jump (solo), morning/afternoon lion or elephant encounter Meals: Breakfast

Excludes

Excludes optional Activity package at a cost of R2850 per person. General exclusions: Drinks Unspecified meals Pre and post accommodation Items of a personal nature Travel Insurance

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