18 Days Adventure Safari in Namibia, Botswana & Vic Falls

Today your journey starts to the Namib Desert. Cutting across the width of the country from east to west via Maltahöhe and Büllsport (or the more scenic route from Maltahöhe via the Tsaris Pass), you arrive at Namib Desert Lodge at the foot of a range of impressive 20-million-year-old fossilised dunes. Don’t miss the afternoon drive to a pristine spot on the crest of a fossilised dune for a view of the awe-inspiring desert landscape.

Included activities: Sunset Dune Drive

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge

Leave early to be at the Sesriem gate at sunrise to catch the cooler weather and magnificent morning light. Entrance fees can be paid at the office. Sesriem is the gateway to the famed star dunes of Sossusvlei, a further 60km into the desert. The road crosses over the Tsauchab riverbed, marked by lush camelthorn trees, and continues through a corridor of majestic dunes to the parking area. A short walk leads to the vlei, where ancient skeletons of camelthorn trees reach heavenwards from the chalky pan. Dead Vlei is one of the most striking sites in Namibia and a photographer’s dream. Be sure to wear closed shoes and take a small bottle of water with you – for your own comfort on this incredible walk through the dunes. Sossusvlei is best appreciated from a height, so take a stroll a few paces up the dune. If you’re feeling energetic, climb the adjacent Big Mama dune to best appreciate the beauty of the incredible otherworldly surroundings.

Included activities: Sossusvlei Excursion

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge

This morning we leave and make our way to the cooler coastal town of Swakopmund by the Atlantic Ocean. This town resembles a small German town with its architectural buildings, palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and museums.

Included activities: Visit the Seal Colony (Cape Cross)

Overnight: Atlantic Villa

Have an early breakfast and continue with your activities, enjoying the cool breeze of the coastal town.

Included activities: Sand Boarding and Quad Biking

 Overnight: Atlantic Villa

Have breakfast and depart to Etosha South – it’s time for a safari! The animals are most active during early morning and late afternoon hours and often easy to see at the waterholes along the way. Etosha has lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, springbok and elephants. This on top of many lesser and common plains herds, and abundant birds makes excellent game viewing in Etosha.

Included activities: Afternoon Game Drive

Overnight: Etosha Safari Camp

Have breakfast, then head out on a game drive; the animals are most active during early morning and late afternoon hours.

Included activities: Full Day Game Drive

Overnight: Etosha Safari Camp

After an early breakfast, depart to Tsumeb which is the largest town in the Oshikoto region and the closest urban centre to Etosha National Park as well as being dubbed Namibia’s “gateway to the north”. It is also known for the famous Tsumeb mine, and as having 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.

Included Activities: Visit to Museum

Overnight: Minen Hotel

After an early breakfast, depart to the Okavango River with a visit to the Mahango Game Reserve Park, where, apart from animals, we will see huge baobabs. Today’s journey is not too long and we should be there in the early afternoon. The whole road leads through Caprivi and the area of the Bwabata National Park. The route is decorated with road signs “beware of elephants” as this is the route of the largest population of elephants migrating from Chobe to Zambezi.

Included Activities: Afternoon Game Drive

Overnight: Shametu River Lodge

Depart to Maun after breakfast, check-in and then enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Included activities: Afternoon Game Drive

Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge

This morning depart on a mokoro excursion along the waterways. You will be back around lunch-time. After lunch enjoy some free time.

Included activity: Mokoro Excursion (for 2 hours)

Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge

After breakfast depart to Khwai Guest House situated in the Moremi. Throughout the drive to Khwai you will have the opportunity to see animals rooming freely. The Khwai area of the Okavango lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. This is an unfenced boundary 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: Moremi Game Drive (Afternoon)

Overnight: Khwai Expeditions Camp

Have breakfast and then can watch ladies weaving baskets in the village and observe carpenters at work, as well as visit the local curio shop where all the baskets and woodcarvings are available for sale.

Included activity: Walking safaris and night drives

Overnight: Khwai Expeditions Camp

A boat tour is a must to watch the elephants swim in the Chobe River so enjoy a sunset cruise along this beautiful river.

Included activities: Sunset Cruise down the Chobe River and Visit a Local Vllage

Overnight: Chobe River Lodge

After breakfast visit Chobe National Park and enjoy the Botswana wilderness.

Included activities: Visit the Chobe National Park

Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge

You wake up early to have breakfast than depart to Victoria Falls crossing the border from Botswana into Zimbabwe. The town of Victoria Falls is located on the southern banks of the Zambezi River at the western end of the eponymous Victoria Falls. This popular tourist town is compact enough to walk around and makes an ideal base for travellers exploring one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. There are also plenty of optional activities to choose from such as white water rafting, bungee jumping and kayaking.

Included activities: Visit the Victoria Falls

Optional activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping and Kayaking

Overnight: Shearwater Explorers Village

Have breakfast, here you will have a full day to do the activities you did not have time to do yesterday.

Overnight: Shearwater Explorers Village      

Have breakfast and drive to Victoria Falls airport for your onward flight.