Namibia & Botswana Desert & Delta Africa Safari

Wildlife, culture and stunning landscapes, this Namibia & Botswana African Safari has it all!

Added to this are shorter travelling days than a traditional Cape to Victoria Falls overland safari. There are plenty of opportunities to spot the big five, you will learn some of the fascinating skills of a San Bushman, walk the dunes of Sossusvlei and explore the massive granite domes that rise out of the desert at Spitzkop. Experience the Namibia & Botswana Desert & Delta Africa Safari

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Tour Details:

Tour Code: NB21
Tour Name: Nambia & Bostwana Deset & Delta - Camping
Duration: 21 days
Touring Style: Small Group
Grade: Camping - Adventure

Price From: NZ$4,130 per person (twin share)
Local Payment? No
Starts: Livingstone, Zambia
Ends: Livingstone, Zambia
Includes: Entrance fees, use of camping equipment (except sleeping bag/pillow), transport in safari truck/minibus & 4WD, meals as per itinerary, professional guides

Highlights:
Caprivi, Chobe National Park, Etosha National Park, Kalahari, Makgadikgadi Pans, Namib Desert, Okavango Delta, Spitzkop, Swakopmund, Ugab Wilderness, Victoria Falls

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Itinerary:

DAY 1 - 2 | LIVINGSTONE

The group will meet in Livingstone, in Zambia, at 14:00. We have 2 days to explore Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge. Adventure activities abound, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, or a 111m bungi jump (own expense).

DAY 3 - 4 | CAPRIVI

Heading out of Livingstone we cross at Sesheke into the Caprivi, a narrow strip of Namibian land that extends between Angola, Zambia and Botswana. An abundance of large rivers attracts a variety of animals and birds and we have 2 days to explore this remote and beautiful region, including a boat cruise on the Kwando River.

DAY 5 | RUNDU

After a morning enjoying the abundant birdlife that surrounds the camp, the road takes us directly west along the Kavango River. Villages of grass huts and local wooden crafts and carvings are a common sight. We stop for the night at our riverside camp in Rundu and enjoy a spectacular sunset.

DAY 6 - 7 | ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”, in the game rich north west corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife. We take game drives around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes before we camp at Namutoni, Halali or Okaukuejo with their flood-lit waterholes.

DAY 8 | UGAB WILDERNESS

Our next stop is the Brandberg where we camp next to the dry Ugab River bed, home to the rare desert elephants. We explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with rock art including the “White Lady”.

DAY 9 | SPITZKOP

Our journey covers some beautiful desert landscapes as we move south towards the huge granite domes that rise out of the desert at Spitzkoppe. We set up camp at the foot of these massive domes, and take a walk to explore the area. The silence and wide open spaces add to the mystery and we enjoy a magnificent sunset.

DAY 10 - 11 | SWAKOPMUND

We cross flat open plains to the coast where we visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Further south is the coastal town of Swakopmund. Day free to explore the town or try dune boarding or sea kayaking (own expense). We enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense).

DAY 12 - 13 | NAMIB DESERT

The Lunar landscapes surround the town of Swakopmund and we visit these as we leave and head into the Namib Desert with its towering red sand dunes. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes.

DAY 14 | WINDHOEK

The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We arrive late in the day and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).

DAY 15 | KALAHARI

Crossing into Botswana we overnight in the heart of the Kalahari. We take a walk with the local San Bushmen to learn fascinating bush skills.

DAY 16 - 18 | OKAVANGO DELTA

We camp in Maun for a night in preparation before journeying deep into the Okavango Delta on mekoro (dugouts) – an experience not to be missed. We camp wild on remote islands for 2 nights and enjoy bush walks, swimming and the birdlife in this pristine wilderness area.

DAY 19 | MAKGADIKGADI PANS

Feel the vastness of Africa under a big sky sunset. Depending on the season, the pans can either be a shimmering haze of dust or a vast shallow lake.

DAY 20 | CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

We turn north through the Chobe Forest Reserve to Kasane where we set up camp. Chobe NP is famous for large herds of elephant and buffalo. Our afternoon is spent on an exciting wildlife boat cruise in the Chobe NP.

DAY 21 | ZAMBIA - VICTORIA FALLS - TOUR ENDS

This morning we transfer to Livingstone where the tour ends at +/- 12:00 noon at Livingstone Airport (LVI).