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14 Day (3-4 star Comfort) Botswana Namibia Tour – Fully Serviced
Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia
We reach Windhoek at midday and you are granted the rest of the day to spend exploring Namibia’s capital.
Accommodation: Safari Court Hotel (or similar accommodation)
Meals: Dinner own expense
Day 2-3: Sesriem, Namibia
This morning we meet at reception at 10h00 where we will be transferred to our accommodation on the edge of the Namib Desert. Ensure you have a good night’s rest because the next morning we leave for Sossusvlei. You will have a chance to experience the amazing colour changes of the world’s highest sand dunes. A 5km walk will take us to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Then in the afternoon we hike through the Sesriem Canyon.
Accommodation: Desert Quiver Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 : Swakopmund, Namibia
Today we reach Walvis Bay where we sit and view the flamingos feeding, while we too enjoy our lunch together. The afternoon is spent in Swakopmund where we can walk around this German colonial town or partake in one of the optional excursions such as dolphin cruises or scenic flights over the Namib. Dinner is for your own expense.
Accommodation: The Hotel Zum Kaiser or similar
Meals: Breakfast. Dinner own expense
Day 5: Damaraland, Namibia
The name ‘Damaraland’ was given to the north-central portion of Namibia and inhabited by the Damara people, an ethnic group that forms 8.5% of the population in Namibia. The area is an enormous and jagged landscape with mountain ranges interrupted by broad gravel plains which transform into sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, arid valleys. Our lodge is located on the top of a mountain giving us a bird’s eye view of the area. Enjoy an afternoon relaxing by the pool.
Accommodation: Ugab Terrace Lodge (or similar accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Etosha National Park where we will take game drives and relax by the waterholes that are illuminated at night. The salt pan here is so large that it can be seen from space! The wildlife here is abundant and you will have plenty of photo opportunities. This evening, you can look forward to a game drive from our lodge.
Accommodation: Etosha Village (or similar accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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<h3>Day 7: Etosha National Park, Namibia</h3>
<p>We make our way into Etosha National Park which was first formed in 1907 when Namibia was a German colony referred to as ‘South West Africa’. The park is one of the most crucial reserves and game havens in Africa, and is home to countless wildlife including the likes of blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant. Our day is spent game driving through the reserve from west to east where we will look out for these animals and take short breaks to stretch our legs and enjoy the surroundings.</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation</strong>: Mokuti Lodge (or similar accommodation)<br />
<strong>Meals</strong>: Breakfast, Dinner</p>
<h3>Day 8: Okavango River, Namibia</h3>
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Caprivi Strip, Caprivi Panhandle or the Okavango Strip, and previously known as Itenge. It is a thin protrusion of Namibia in the east that is around 450 kilometres long, between Botswana in the south, Angola and Zambia in the north, and the Okavango area to the west. You have the option of going on a boat cruise (own expense) where you can calmly observe the wildlife and birdlife that surrounds you on every turn.
Accommodation: Hakusembe River Lodge (or similar accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 – 10: Okavango Delta, Namibia
Today we continue travelling to the road at the edge of the Delta. The next morning we enjoy a 30 minute boat trip into the delta. Enjoy a mokoro ride as well as game walks on the island. Be sure to enjoy the activities available to partake in.
Accommodation: Swampstop Chalets
Meals: Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 2, Dinner x 2
Day 11 & 12: Chobe River, Botswana
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Days 13: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Crossing the Zimbabwean border, we arrive at Victoria Falls – without a doubt the most spectacular sight in Africa.
There is free time in the afternoon and the following morning to explore the local markets and to participate in the many optional activities on offer in this adrenaline capital of Africa, including helicopter flights over the Falls and a visit to the Falls (own expense).
Accommodation: Sprayview Hotel (or similar accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast (Dinner on own account)
Day 14: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Our magnificent journey comes to an end after breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
Onward Travel Plans
Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.
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