Etosha, Delta & Livingstone: 12 Day Tour (Accommodated)

Day 1. Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe Highlights. Spitzkoppe, Namibia. Accommodation. Spitzkoppe Community Camp.

Leaving the Atlantic coast, we travel inland to the Damaraland region and Spitzkoppe. Here we explore Spitkoppe's rock formations and admire the ancient bushman paintings found on them.

3 images Spitzkoppe, Namibia

6 images Spitzkoppe Community Camp

Day 2. Spitzkoppe to Etosha National Park Accommodation. Etosha National Park, Namibia.

We make our way north today to Etosha National Park. The park is over 20,000 sq km in size and is home to 114 mammals and 340 bird species. We enjoy an afternoon game drive upon entry to the park before settling into our accommodation for the next 2 night.

5 images Etosha National Park, Namibia

Day 3. Etosha National Park Highlights. Etosha National Park, Namibia. Accommodation. Etosha National Park, Namibia.

Today we have a full day game driving in this incredible national park. Visiting the park's water holes where elephant, rhino, zebra and giraffes are regularly seen.

3 images Etosha National Park, Namibia

5 images Etosha National Park, Namibia

Day 4. Etosha to Windhoek Highlights. Windhoek, Namibia. Accommodation. Urban Camp, Windhoek.

Leaving Etosha, we head south to Namibia's capital city. Windhoek is a small capital city compared to others in the world - with an approximate population of two hundred thousand people.

6 images Urban Camp, Windhoek

Day 5. Windhoek to Omaheke Region, Namibia Highlights. Kalahari Bushman Walk, Omaheke Region, Namibia. Accommodation. Zelda's Guestfarm, Omaheke Region.

Today we make our way west leaving Windhoek behind and travelling into the Kalahari region to our accommodation for the night situated a short way from the Botswana border. We meet the San/Bushman here and get taken on a guided bush walk to see and learn how they live in this barren terrain.

3 images Kalahari Bushman Walk, Omaheke Region, Namibia

4 images Zelda's Guestfarm, Omaheke Region

Day 6. Omaheke Region, Namibia to Maun, Botswana Highlights. Maun, Botswana. Accommodation. Delta Rain Sitatunga Camp, Maun.

Today we head to cross the border to Botswana and skirt the central Kalahari Desert to Maun. Officially still a village, Maun is actually Botswanan's fifth largest town due to its recent rapid development. Maun is the gateway to the Okavango delta and the perfect place to stay before our excursion.

3 images Maun, Botswana

8 images Delta Rain Sitatunga Camp, Maun

Day 7. Maun to Okavango Delta Highlights. Okavango Delta, Botswana. Accommodation. Elephant Bush Camp, Okavango Delta.

Packed and ready, we boardan open 4x4 transfer vehicle and start our amazing overnight excursion to the Delta.

We are met our local guides and polers at the polers station and board our mokoro (dugout canoe). We traverse the labyrinth of lagoons and meandering waterways to our tented camp for the evening.

Keep your eyes peeled for the resident wildlife that can be seen from the mokoro or on an evening nature walk.

5 images Okavango Delta, Botswana

5 images Elephant Bush Camp, Okavango Delta

Day 8. Okavango Delta to Maun Accommodation. Delta Rain Sitatunga Camp, Maun.

Waking early to the sounds of the wild, we take a leisurely mokoro ride back to the polers station. we board our transfer vehicle and retrace our footsteps to Maun and our accommodation for the night. Relax by the pool or opt for a scenic flight. This flight allows you to view the largest delta in the world from above.

8 images Delta Rain Sitatunga Camp, Maun

Day 9. Maun to Nata Highlights. Elephant Sands, Nata, Botswana. Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana. Accommodation. Elephant Sands, Nata.

Leaving Maun, we head towards Nata via the wildlife corridor between the Nxai and Makgadikgadi Pans. Our accommodation for the night is at Elephant Sands. This remarkable place has no fences allowing wildlife to roam freely. Sit by the pool and watch the elephants come in - a perfect way to end your day.

3 images Elephant Sands, Nata, Botswana

3 images Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

6 images Elephant Sands, Nata

Day 10. Nata to Kasane Highlights. Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise, Botswana. Accommodation. Thebe River Lodge.

We leave Nata and make our way to the northern corner of Botswana to Kasane. This afternoon we enjoy a 'fish eagle' cruise along the Chobe River in the Chobe National Park. Keep an eye out for wildlife on the water's edge whilst soaking up the last of the sun as it sets in the horizon.

3 images Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise, Botswana

7 images Thebe River Lodge

Day 11. Kasane to Livingstone, Zambia Highlights. Chobe National Park Game Drive, Botswana. Victoria Falls - Mosi oa Tunya National Park, Zambia. Accommodation. The Zambezi Waterfront, Livingstone.

This morning, before leaving Chobe, we explore the park in an open vehicle game drive. With binoculars and camera at hand, we search for the numerous species of antelope, lions, giraffes, elephants and the prolific bird species on our drive.

We head back to our accommodation and take a ferry into Zambia. On arrival we are briefed on the optional activities this area is famous for - bungy jumping, white water rafting, gorge swinging, flights and cruises.

We also take in the fresh spray of the Victoria Falls on our visit. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the largest curtain waterfall in the world - breathtaking!

3 images Chobe National Park Game Drive, Botswana

3 images Victoria Falls - Mosi oa Tunya National Park, Zambia

8 images The Zambezi Waterfront, Livingstone

Day 12. Livingstone

Today our tour ends after breakfast. We recommend staying a few more days and enjoying the activities the area has to offer.

Suggested Pre-Tour Accommodation.

Amanpuri Lodge, Swakopmund

Amanpuri - 'Place of rest' is in the coastal town of Swakopmund, fffering spacious en-suite single, dorm and twin/double rooms. The rooms are arranged around a sunny courtyard and BBQ area, and just a 10 minute walk to shops and restaurants. The activity desk conveniently offers activities or day tours around Swakopmund that you might want to book.