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B = Breakfast       L = Lunch      D = Dinner

DAY 1: WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA
On arrival at Windhoek Airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, Terra Africa Guest House. The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of your group at the lodge at 18h00 for your pre-departure meeting.

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Accommodation:    Terra Africa Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)

Lunch:    For your own account
Dinner:    For your own account

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DAYS 2 & 3: SOSSUSVLEI, NAMIBIA                    BLD, BLD
Moving south we make our way towards the Namib Naukluft National Park and our accommodation for the next two nights, Agama River Camp. The park contains what is considered to be the oldest desert in the world. The next morning we need to wake up early to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. These dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). We also stop to view the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River. 

Day 2
Distance:    280 km    Departure:  07h00

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Accommodation:    Agama River Camp or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Breakfast:    At Terra Africa Guest House or similar
Lunch:        Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    At Agama River Camp or similar

Day 3
Distance:    230 km    Departure:  06h00

Breakfast:    Breakfast pack from Agama River Camp or similar
Lunch:        Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    At Agama River Camp or similar

DAYS 4 & 5: NAMIB NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK TO SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA        BL, B
The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park on our way to Swakopmund. The Namib-Naukluft Desert is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world. Sightings of the unique fauna and flora are a must on a Namibian safari. The animals of this harsh landscape include the oryx, springbok and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra. En-route we make a stop in the small town of Walvis Bay where you may spot a variety of birds including flamingo’s in the lagoon. We arrive at the charming coastal town of Swakopmund in the late afternoon, where you will have the opportunity soak up the atmosphere of this quaint, little German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches. 
On day 5 partake in optional activities or alternatively just soak up the atmosphere of this little quaint German town and enjoy tis beauty and beaches. 

Day 4
Distance:    350 km    Departure:  07h00

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Accommodation:    Alte Brücke Resort or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms)

Breakfast:    At Agama River Camp or similar
Lunch:        Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    For your own account

Day 5
Breakfast:    Alte Brücke Resort or similar
Lunch:        For your own account
Dinner:    For your own account

 

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN SWAKOPMUND

Below is a list of some of the most popular optional actvitis on offer in Swakopmund. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The rates are per person and are quoted in South African Rand. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact our servation office for further information. Should you wish to paratake in an activity that is not listed below, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations. 

Quad biking (2 hour)
Sand boarding lie-down
Sand boarding standing up    
Living Desert Tour   
Township Tour
Tandem Sky Diving
Scenic flights (various)
Shore fishing
Boat fishing
Kayaking
Dolphin, Seal & Whale Cruise
*Please note prices are subject to change         

               

DAY 6: SWAKOPMUND TO ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA    BLD
Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind us, we continue our journey towards Namibia’s best-known highlight of the north – Etosha National Park. The first night is spent at our lodge neighbouring the park, situated on an outcrop of dolomite rocks and overlooking a forest of Mopane and white Seringa trees. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the pool, or take a leisurely stroll through the natural bush and gardens. Optional game drives are also available. 
Distance:    465 km    Departure:  08h00

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Accommodation:    Toshari Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Breakfast:    Alte Brücke Resort or similar
Lunch:    Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    At Toshari Lodge or similar

DAYS  7 & 8: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA    BLD, BLD    
After breakfast we enter the Etosha National Park via the Andersson gate, named after Karl Johan Andersson, one of the first European explorers to come across the Etosha pan, which means “Great White Place” in the Ndonga dialect of the Ovambo tribe. We fill the next two days with game drives in the hopes of spotting lion, leopard, elephant and rhino as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous types of antelope the park has to offer. Our nights are spent at the flood-lit waterholes or viewpoints encountering the park’s various nocturnal animals that come to drink. Etosha was declared a National Park in 1907 and it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. 

Day 7
Distance:    230 km    Departure:  07h00

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Accommodation:    Namutoni Camp or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Breakfast:    At Toshari Lodge or similar
Lunch:    Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    At Namutoni Camp or similar

Day 8
Distance:    80 km    Departure:  07h00

Breakfast:    At Namutoni Camp or similar
Lunch:    Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    At Namutoni Camp or similar

DAY 9: ETOSHA TO OKAVANGO RIVER, NAMIBIA      BLD
Departing from Etosha we drive further north to the town of Rundu. Here we visit the Mbunza Living Museum, a traditional cultural school and communal business for the local Kavango people who make a living from fishing, tending cattle and cultivating crops. After this cultural interaction, we make our way Kaisosi River Lodge on the banks of the Okavango River. We will arrive in the late afternoon to relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of Mother Nature.

Distance:    450 km    Departure:  08h00

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Accommodation:    Kaisosi River Lodge (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Breakfast:    At Namutoni Camp or similar
Lunch:    Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    At Kaisosi River Lodge or similar

DAY 10: CAPRIVI REGION, NAMIBIA    BLD
This morning we travel eastwards onto our camp in the western Caprivi region, Nunda River Lodge. Before departure however, there will be time for optional activities such as an early morning boat cruise at the lodge. Continue to your lodge situated on the banks of the Okavango River. In the late afternoon you will enjoy a sunset cruise to Popa Falls. 

Distance:    210 km    Departure:  08h00

Accommodation:    Nunda River Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Breakfast:    At Kaisosi River Lodge or similar
Lunch:    Lunch pack from Kaisosi River Lodge
Dinner:    Nunda River Lodge or similar

DAY 11: MAHANGU NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA    BLD
In the morning we drive to Mahangu, meaning ‘food of the local people’, which is situated next to the Okavango River. Enjoy an morning game drive in the Greater Bwabwata National Park, which extends from the Kavango River in the west to the Kwando River in the east and incorporates the Mahangu Game Reserve. Elephant, roan, kudu and buffalo are amongst the animals likely to be seen as well as prolific birdlife. 
In the afternoon return to your lodge and spent the rest of the afternoon at leisure. 

Distance:    50 km    Departure:  08h00

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Accommodation:    Nunda River Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Breakfast:    At Kaisosi River Lodge or similar
Lunch:    Lunch pack from Nunda River Lodge
Dinner:    Nunda River Lodge or similar

DAY 12: MAUN, BOTSWANA    BL
We leave the Caprivi and travel south to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. The name Maun is derived from the San word “maung”, which means “the place of short reeds”. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, either relaxing next to the pool at the lodge or if you are keen for some excitement, why not book a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.

Distance:     430 km                Departure:  07h00

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Accommodation:    Thamalakane River Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) 

Breakfast:    Nunda River Lodge or similar
Lunch:    Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    For your own account

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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN MAUN

Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Maun. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The rates are per person or per flight and are quoted in Botswana Pula or US Dollar. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Please contact our reservation office for further information. Should you wish to partake in an activity that is not listed below, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations.

Scenic Flight over the Delta (3, 5 or 6 passengers)    
Scenic Helicopter Flight from Boro (22 min, 3 seater)**     
Scenic Helicopter Flight (45 min, 3 seater)     
Scenic Helicopter Flight (60 min, 3 seats)     
Scenic Helicopter Flight (45 min, 4 seater)     
Scenic Helicopter Flight (60 min, 4 seater)     

*Please note prices are subject to change
** The 22 min flight is available from the mokoro station at Boro only. It is advisable to book this for the same day as the mokoro excursion.  

DAY 13: MAUN TO GREATER MOREMI , BOTSWANA                BLD
After breakfast we will be picked up by our local Botswana guides and take a short drive to the mokoro station. From here, we will float in these traditional dug-out canoes through the thick vegetation of the Okavango Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without ever reaching the coast. After this spectacular excursion, we make our way to our camp, which is situated in the Greater Moremi region. Once settled into our camp, we will enjoy dinner and embark on a night game drive in the private concession – a fantastic opportunity to spot some nocturnal animals that are more difficult to encounter during the day. 

Distance:    100 km    Departure:  08h00

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Accommodation:    Bedouin Bush Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms). Please note that there is no electricity at the camp.

Breakfast:    At Thamalakane River Lodge or similar
Lunch:    At Thamalakane River Lodge or similar
Dinner:    At Bedouin Bush Camp or similar

ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION BEDOUIN BUSH CAMP:
Experience one of Botswana’s finest game viewing areas in an unfenced, mobile bush camp located on a private concession in close proximity to the Moremi Game Reserve , a 2 hour drive from Maun. Twelve comfortable tents are positioned privately under big Acacia trees, offering travellers an authentic and secluded African bush experience. The camp is also equipped with a homely and communal dining and bar area.

The tents are covered with Bedouin-style fly-sheets, offering guests protection from Botswana’s weather conditions and fashioning the camp with a distinctive nomadic appearance & atmosphere. Listen to the remarkable night sounds of the bush from the comfort of a safari tent equipped with twin beds, soft pillows and duvets. Doors and windows are fitted with mosquito screening and insect repellent is provided. 

To limit the camp’s impact on the environment yet still afford the necessary comfort in the bush, the en-suite bathrooms are equipped with flush toilets and hot bucket showers. Please note that the camp is solar powered, and cameras and mobile phones can be charged in the communal areas should the power levels allow it. At night the paths to your tents will be illuminated by lanterns and your guide will escort you back to the privacy of your tent. 

DAY 14: GREATER MOREMI, BOTSWANA                          BLD
We have the opportunity to spend the day on game drives. In our open 4x4 vehicle we will explore the Moremi Game Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives hopefully spotting a variety of game that frequent this region. This large area is renowned for its concentration of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during just one game drive. Game viewing is seasonal; depending on the time of the year you may see different species in different areas. The best time for game viewing is the end of the dry season or spring from August to November. During this season, in order for us to offer the best game viewing possible, extra driving may be required due to the animals migrating closer to the river. In the summer, birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors.

Distance:    150 km    Departure:  07h00

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Accommodation:    Bedouin Bush Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms)

 

Breakfast:    At Bedouin Bush Camp or similar
Lunch:    At Bedouin Bush Camp or similar
Dinner:    At Bedouin Bush Camp or similar

DAY 15: GREATER MOREMI TO NATA, BOTSWANA    BLD
We leave the bush behind and travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans, once a large river fed lake, however the pans are now saline and empty. In the afternoon we visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary, where we get the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view over the Sowa pan, which is part of the Greater Makgadikgadi Pans. (Please note a visit to the pans is subject to the road conditions and water levels as well as time constraints.) 

Distance:    420 km    Departure:  08h00

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Accommodation:    Nata Lodge or similar (safari tent with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Breakfast:    At Bedouin Bush Camp or similar
Lunch:    Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    At Nata Lodge or similar

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DAYS 16 & 17: NATA TO CHOBE, BOTSWANA          BLD, BD
This morning we head north to Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park. Chobe, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephant found on the African continent. The afternoon is at leisure to partake in a number of optional activities or to relax by the pool. The next day you will get to see the wildlife of the Chobe National Park on a morning game drive, with the hope of spotting big game up close and also the possibility of an encounter with one of the large predators. In the afternoon we go on a cruise on the Chobe River, a truly unforgettable experience and one of the best ways to view the animals as they come down to drink, as well as the spectacular African sunset.

Distance:    320 km                Departure:  08h00

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Accommodation:    Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 16
Breakfast:    At Nata Lodge or similar
Lunch:    Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

Accommodation:    Chobe Safari Lodge (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Day 17
Breakfast:    At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Lunch:    For your own account
Dinner:    At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

DAYS 18 & 19: CHOBE TO HWANGE NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE           BLD, BLD
Today we make our way across the border into Zimbabwe and onto Hwange National Park where we spend the next two nights. Hwange National Park is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to vast herds of elephant, buffalo, and zebra and has a very large concentration of giraffe. It is also home to many predators and endangered species plus varied birdlife. A full day game drive is included on the park on the second day. 

Distance:    265 km    Departure:  08h00

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Accommodation:    Sable Sands or similar (tented chalets with en-suite bathroom, swimming pool & bar area)
Day 18
Breakfast:    At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Lunch:    Prepared by the guide
Dinner:    At Sable Sands or similar

Accommodation:    Sable Sands or similar (tented chalets with en-suite bathroom, swimming pool & bar area)
Day 19
Breakfast:    At Sable Sands or similar
Lunch:    Lunch pack from Sable Sands or similar
Dinner:    At Sable Sands or similar

DAY 20: VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE        B
Continuing our trip, we turn northwards to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. In the afternoon we have a relaxing sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, basking in the afterglow of the day. The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many optional activities on offer (at own expense). 

Distance:    190 km    Departure:  09h00

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Accommodation:    Ilala Lodge similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Breakfast:    At Sable Sands or similar
Lunch:    For your own account
Dinner:    For your own account

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN VICTORIA FALLS

Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Victoria Falls. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.  The rates are per person and are quoted in US Dollars. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact our reservation office for further information.  Should you wish to partake in an activity that is not listed below, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations.

15 Minute Helicopter Flight    Flying Fox (Cable Slide)
22 Minute Helicopter Flight    Gorge Swing
Boma Dinner incl. transfers    Zip Line
Guided Tour of the Victoria Falls    Horse Back Safaris (novice)
Dinner Cruise    Canoeing (full day)
Bungee Jump    Rafting (full day, low water)
Bridge Swing    Rafting (full day, high water)
Bridge Slide    Batoka Gorge Hike and Ndebele Village Tour
Historical Bridge Tour    Traditional Village Tour
Canopy Tour  

 
DAY 21: VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE    B
Our safari ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our African adventures.

Breakfast:    At Ilala Lodge or similar.