Day 1: Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia’s charming capital nestled between rolling hills and dry savanna. After settling in at the guesthouse, and a briefing with your guides, we explore the city’s German colonial architecture and visit a local market. In the evening, we enjoy an own-expense dinner as at a local restaurant sampling Namibian cuisine and soaking up the friendly atmosphere.
Includes: city tour
Day 2 and 3: Namib Desert
We journey south from Windhoek, passing through scenic mountain landscapes before descending onto the desert plains. En route, we stop at the remote outpost of Solitaire - famous for its apple tart (own expense) before continuing to our lodge in the Namib Desert. The afternoon is free to relax and take in
the vast, arid surroundings.
The next morning, we explore the Namib Naukluft National Park. Towering red dunes surround the white clay pans of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, where twisted Camel Thorn trees create surreal silhouettes. These ancient landscapes, shaped by rare floods of the Tsauchab River, offer some of the
most iconic desert scenery in Africa.
Includes: Entrance fees to Sesriem Canyon and Naukluft National Park.
Distance/time: ±320km, 4h30 actual driving time, but the gravel road deteriorates and can be slow so with lunch and stops, we expect a travel day of ±7h30.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 4: Swakopmund
Swakopmund lies on the Atlantic coast, where cool sea breezes offer respite from the desert heat. Enroute we’ll stop at Walvis Bay’s lagoon to observe flocks of flamingos, thousands of these elegant pink birds wading in the shallow waters. The town of Swakopmund sits at the mouth of the mostly dry
Swakop River, which marks the northern boundary of the ever-shifting Namib Desert dunes. We have time in the afternoon for a walk along the beachfront before having a restaurant dinner (own expense).
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Distance/time: ±350km, 5h00 actual driving time, this gravel road is very rough, a stop for photo's at the tropic of Capricorn, sightseeing and lunch in Walvis Bay we expect a travel day of ±8h00.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Day 5: Brandberg Massif
Namibia is a country of striking extremes, and Damaraland embodies this with its stark plains, dry riverbeds, and ancient valleys carved between rocky outcrops. Towering above it all are the Brandberg Massif Mountains, their peaks a dramatic backdrop to this rugged wilderness. We embark on a walk
with a local guide exploring the ancient Brandberg Massif to view the Brandberg White Lady rock painting. In the evening, we settle in for a sundowner at our lodge in the Ugab River valley and watch as the sun sinks behind the mountains.
Includes: Entrance fees to San Rock Art.
Distance/time: ±330km, 5h00 actual driving time, starting on a "salt" road. The road is generally quite good, for a total travel day of ±6h00.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 6 and 7: Etosha NP
Etosha National Park, one of Africa's premier wildlife sanctuaries, has been safeguarding Namibia's iconic species since it was established as a reserve in 1907. The park's best wildlife sightings are typically found around its productive waterholes scattered along the edge of the expansive salt pan.
These life-sustaining waters draw in elephants and herds of antelope, which in turn attract predators like lions and cheetahs.
On day 6, we’ll enjoy a late-afternoon game drive before leaving the national park to relax at a comfortable nearby lodge. The following day will be dedicated to exploring Etosha further, on game drives, and we will spend time waiting at the waterholes to observe the diverse wildlife come and go.
Includes: Entrance fees to Etosha National Park afternoon and full day.
Distance/time: ±370km, 6h00 actual driving time + game drive, the road can be rough and with an afternoon game drive in Etosha we expect a total of ±9h30 in the vehicle.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 8: Rundu
The landscape shifts as we head toward Rundu - acacia woodlands replacing the arid savanna and villages dotting the roadside. This journey reveals a softer, greener Namibia, where life clings to riverbanks and traditions thrive, offering a striking contrast to the stark beauty of Etosha’s salt pans. We stop for the night at our riverside lodge in Rundu and enjoy a spectacular sunset.
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Distance/time: ±610km, 8h00 actual driving time, with stops along the way this is a long travel day with an total travel time of 10h00.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Day 9: Caprivi
We follow the Okavango River eastward into the lush Caprivi Strip. We will game drive in Mahangu National Park seeking elephants, roan antelope and predators thriving along the Kavango River's life-giving waterways. At our camp, set on the river’s edge, there’s time to relax and enjoy the rich birdlife; kingfishers, hornbills, and weavers are commonly seen in the trees around camp.
Includes: Entrance fees & a game drive.
Distance/time: ±240km, 3h30 actual driving time, with a couple of stops and a game drive it's a travel day of ±6h30.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 10: Maun
We cross into Botswana and travel south through the flat, rural landscape of the western Delta. Small villages and cattle posts are dotted along the way as we journey to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango. The changing scenery hints at the wetlands to come, and we arrive with time to prepare for
the Delta experience ahead.
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Distance/time: ±460km, 7h30 actual driving time. With a border crossing and lunch stop we expect a total transit day of ±9h30.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Day 11 and 12: Okavango Delta
Setting off early in the morning we venture into the remarkable Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s most unique and breath taking ecosystems. As we drive toward this vast wetland, there's opportunity to take an optional scenic helicopter flight (own expense). This aerial perspective offers an unforgettable
view of the Delta’s intricate network of channels, floodplains, and islands.
Upon reaching the mokoro launch station, we board traditional dugout mekoro, guided by skilled local polers who navigate us to our remote wilderness camp. The Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world, is rich in wildlife, home to red lechwe, buffalo, elephants, and a dazzling array of bird
species. As we glide silently through narrow, reed-fringed channels, we immerse ourselves in the peaceful rhythm of the Delta, venturing deeper into its pristine wilderness.
Includes: Entrance fees to the Okavango Delta, morning & afternoon game walks with local guides.
Distance/time: ±50km, 2h00 actual driving time to mekoro station. Mokoro ride to camp is dependent on campsite location so overall travel time for the day ±5h00.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 13: Mababe Private Reserve & Moremi
We depart early from our Okavango Delta camp, retracing our route by mokoro to the poling station, where our open game-viewing vehicle awaits. From here, we begin our journey north to Moremi Game Reserve.
We explore Moremi, one of Africa’s premier wildlife areas. The reserve’s rich mosaic of landscapes supports thriving populations of elephant, hippo, buffalo, painted dog, leopard and lion. Our game drives take us through both the Moremi and surrounding private concessions, giving us the best
chance to encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including the region’s impressive predator population.We depart Moremi in the late afternoon exploring the adjacent wildlife concession. By evening, we arrive at our tented camp, set on the banks of the Khwai River.
On day 14 we game drive on the Mababe Private Reserve, a lesser-travelled area known for its abundant wildlife and raw beauty, before making our way towards Maun for an evening restaurant meal at the lodge (own expense).
Includes: Entrance fees to Moremi Game Reserve, game drives in an open 4WD vehicle.
Distance/time: ±120km, 4h00 actual driving time but it’s a rough 4x4 route, and with a mokoro ride start, lunch stop and game viewing en-route we expect a full travel day of ±9h00 subject to sunset time.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 14: Maun
On day 14 we game drive on the Mababe Private Reserve, a lesser-travelled area known for its abundant wildlife and raw beauty, before making our way towards Maun for an evening restaurant meal at the lodge (own expense).
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Day 15: Makgadikgadi Pans
Formed as the last remnants of an ancient mega-lake, these vast salt flats transform dramatically with seasonal rains. During dry months, the pans appear as endless white expanses, while summer rains create shallow waters that attract flamingos, pelicans, and migratory herds. In the afternoon, we visit Nata Bird Sanctuary and look out across the expanse of this unique ecosystem.
Includes: Entrance fees into Makgadikgadi Pans.
Distance/time: ±360km, 5h00 actual driving time. It's a relatively flat, straight road so with stops and lunch the total travel for the day is ±6h00.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Day 16 and 17: Matobo National Park
Leaving our Botswanan adventure behind, we move into Zimbabwe and our lodge on the outskirts of the Matobo National Park, where we enjoy a sundowner and the magnificent views.
We spend the following day exploring the Matobos on a game drive and guided bush walk in search of rhino. We visit World’s View and Cecil John Rhodes’ grave, set among towering granite hills or “dwalas” and balancing boulders. We visit a cave sheltering historically significant San rock art, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
Includes: Entrance to Matobo National Park and game walk.
Distance/time: ±320km, 5h00 actual driving time. Rolling hills, a few roadblocks, a border crossing and a lunch stop should mean a travel day of ±7h30.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 18 and 19: Hwange National Park
Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, Hwange National Park is the largest Park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14 650 square kilometers. Hwange is famed for its large elephant population. Our chalets are in the game management area that borders the park, and we explore the park with our local guide, on a full day game drive in an open 4WD game viewing vehicle.
Includes: Entrance fees, full day game drive in open 4WD game viewing vehicle.
Distance/time: ±340km, 5h00 actual driving time, with an early start and tarmac roads we aim to arrive for lunch with a total travel day of ±5h30.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 20: Victoria Falls
We end our journey with an unforgettable guided walk through the misty rainforest to witness Victoria Falls in all its raw power – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The final day provides opportunities for an evening cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, bungee jumping or a “flight of
angels” (own expense). We celebrate our adventure with a final dinner together at one of Victoria Falls’ local restaurants (own expense.)
Includes: Entrance Fees to see the Victoria Falls.
Distance/time: ±190km, 3h00 actual driving time, with a visit to the Painted Dog Sanctuary, we expect to be in Vic Falls for lunch, a total travel day of ±4h00.
Breakfast included.
Day 21: Victoria Falls
The tour ends on day 21 at the guesthouse at 8:00am after breakfast.
Breakfast included.
