This adventure accommodated tour will give you an insight into some of Southern Africa's best attractions. Experience the 'Smoke That Thunders' - Victoria Falls in Livingstone and the natural wetland that is the Okavango Delta. Game drive in both Etosha and Chobe national parks, searching for amazing wildlife. This tour will leave you wanting to discover more.
Day 1. Livingstone Highlights. Victoria Falls - Mosi oa Tunya National Park, Zambia. Accommodation. The Zambezi Waterfront, Livingstone.
Our tour starts today with a visit to Victoria Falls - the 'smoke that thunders'. There are plenty of optional activities available here, so look at arriving a couple of day prior to your tour beginning to enjoy these fully.Day 2. Livingstone to Kasane, Botswana Highlights. Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise, Botswana. Accommodation. Thebe River Lodge.
We depart Livingstone today and make the short trip crossing the border into Botswana. This afternoon we visit Chobe National Park taking a 'Fish Eagle' cruise along the Chobe river spotting the wildlife on the banks.Day 3. Kasane to Nata Highlights. Chobe National Park Game Drive, Botswana. Elephant Sands, Nata, Botswana. Accommodation. Elephant Sands, Nata.
Rising early, we board our open 4x4 safari vehicle and make tracks for the Chobe National Park. Entering the gates, we game drive in search for lions, elephants, buffalo and the numerous antelope species.Day 4. Nata to Maun Highlights. Maun, Botswana. Accommodation. Delta Rain Sitatunga Camp, Maun.
Today we drive to Maun - the tourist capital of Botswana and the gateway to the Okavango Delta. After a short visit to the centre of town, we head to our accommodation just outside the city centre.Day 5. Maun to Okavango Delta Highlights. Okavango Delta, Botswana. Accommodation. Elephant Bush Camp, Okavango Delta.
Today we make our way to the Okavango Delta to explore this water wonderland by transfer vehicle to the polers station, mokoro, and on foot. A maze of sparkling lagoons, meandering channels and overgrown islands make this a unique and memorable experience.Day 6. Okavango Delta to Maun Accommodation. Delta Rain Sitatunga Camp, Maun.
Relaxed and revitalised from our overnight bush experience, we make our way back to Maun with an easy-paced mokoro ride along the waterways. If time allows we may arrive back in Maun to enjoy an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.Day 7. Maun, Botswana to Omaheke Region, Namibia Highlights. Kalahari Bushman Walk, Omaheke Region, Namibia. Accommodation. Ghanzi Trailblazers, Ghanzi.
Today we head towards the edge of the Kalahari Desert and cross the border into Namibia. Here we meet the San/Bushman who take us on a guided bush walk to show us their way of life.Day 8. Ghanzi to Windhoek, Namibia Highlights. Windhoek, Namibia. Accommodation. Urban Camp, Windhoek.
Heading west today, we make our way to the capital of Namibia, Windhoek. Windhoek is a small capital by global standards with an approximate population of 200,000 people.Day 9. Windhoek to Etosha National Park Accommodation. Etosha National Park, Namibia.
Today we make our way north to Namibia's greatest wildlife sanctuary - Etosha National Park. At over 20,000 sq km surrounding by a central salt pan, the abundance of game in this park is somewhat unexpected, showcasing some of the most common and rarest wildlife species in the world. We arrive in the afternoon and game drive to our accommodation inside the parkDay 10. Etosha National Park Highlights. Etosha National Park, Namibia.
Etosha is home to 114 species of mammals, including four of the Big Five (no buffalo) and the world’s largest concentration of black rhino. Today we enjoy a full day game driving scoping the park in search for these amazing creatures.Day 11. Etosha to Spitzkoppe Highlights. Spitzkoppe, Namibia. Accommodation. Spitzkoppe Community Camp.
Rising early, we game drive out of Etosha and make tracks to the Damaraland region where we spend the night under the starry skies of Spitzkoppe. At 1728 m above sea level, this monolith is often called the “Matterhorn” of Namibia. We explore its rocky outcrops in the late afternoon in search of the amazing and ancient bushman paintings of the area.Day 12. Spitzkoppe to Swakopmund Highlights. Swakopmund, Namibia.
On our final day we leave Spitzkoppe and make our way to the Atlantic coast and the town of Swakopmund. Swakopmund has some great activities such as sandboarding, quad biking and sky diving to enjoy, so we would recommend booking yourself some additional days here.Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, The Zambezi Waterfront has an array of accommodation from pre-erected tents, to private en suite waterfront chalets set in spacious grounds. There is a lively bar with river views and a booking office if there are any additional activities around Victoria Falls that you might want to book. single and double pre-erected tents with shared facilities, twin and family en suite chalets, camping. restaurant, bar, plunge pool, activity booking office, internet. Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
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.
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Additional Info
Meals
11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 9 Dinners
Accommodation
Accommodation - 9 nights twin share accommodation, 1 night pre-erected en suite tented camp (Delta); 1 night bush camping at Spitzkoppe (equipment supplied).
Every adventure tour has an Adventure Pass which is paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour (or pre-paid by arrangement prior to your tour). This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price, and covers selected park entries, activities and excursions along the way where payment goes directly to the supplier to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from the income.
This pass is an optional add-on for this tour.