Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 and 2: Windhoek – Sossusvlei – Namib Desert

Upon at your arrival at Windhoek International Airport, you will meet your safari guide and you will drive to the Namib Naukluft Park (approximately 4/5hours drive). You will spend the next two night in the famous Sossusvlei/ Sesriem area, home to some of the highest sand-dunes in the world.

Sesriem, the gateway to Sossusvlei, is named after a 30m deep canyon carved through layers of conglomerate by the Tsauchab River. The name is translated as “six thongs” – a reference to the fact that pioneer farmers had to use six ox thongs to lower buckets to the pools in the narrow canyon.

A very early departure takes us to explore some of the highest sand dunes in the world at the famous Sossusvlei in time for sunrise. Morning spent exploring the area. Back to our Lodge for lunch. Afternoon spent visiting the Sesriem Canyon. Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis (drinks excluded at the bar)

The red dunes at the Sossusvlei are some of the most impressive natural treasures of Namibia. With a relative height of about 375m above the Tsauchab River and a height difference of about 225m to the neighbouring valleys these dunes are amongst the highest in the world.
Below the present dune field lie the 30 million year-old Tsondab Sandstones, which represent petrified dunes of an ancient Namib. Thus at Sossusvlei a picture of a desert is created, which lies on the petrified evidence of an even older desert. Both deserts however are separated by a long period of a more humid climate.

Optional activities include balloon flights and scenic flights over Sossusvlei and Namib Desert.

Days 3: Swakopmund

We leave the Namib Desert and travel west towards the historic town of Swakopmund. We'll have lunch en route. Afternoon spent at leisure or exploring the town.

Swakopmund is a popular amongst visitors because of its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere. Founded in 1892 during the period of German colonial rule, it served as the territory’s main harbor for many years. Today this quaint desert town, hedged by desert and sea, is enhanced by lush green lawns, palm trees and carefully tended public gardens. Overnight in a local accessible Guest House / Hotel - Full board basis (drinks excluded for dinner)

The coast with its desert hinterland offers many options, both for adventure and for relaxation.

Days 4, 5 and 6: Eosha National Park

After having had a restful evening, we depart Swakopmund, heading in a northerly direction towards Etosha National Park.

Our next three evenings will be spent in Etosha National Park. Our very basic routine will be to spend as much time as is possible game viewing in this world-famous park. We shall spend all morning out on a game-drive, returning for brunch around 11o’clock, after which you can relax until the late afternoon, when we shall depart once again on a game drive.

These camps have very special waterholes, which are lit up at night so one can sit up as late as one wishes, viewing the game coming down to quench their thirst. A very special sighting is the Black Rhino, which often frequents these water-holes. Etosha has a great variety of game, including most of the larger predators. In these three days, we shall explore this park in detail. We will overnight at 2 different rest camps situated inside the Etosha National Park at Okaukeujo and Fort Namutoni Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

Day 7: Caprivi Strip

Departing Etosha, we head once again Northwards, heading into the famous Caprivi Strip, where we will spend one night. Our drive on this day takes us through very scenic areas and wonderful natural bush areas, with the possibility of seeing game. Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

Days 8 and 9: Western Delta

We leave Namibia behind, heading first further eastward and after South into the northern areas of Botswana. Late afternoon arrival at Drotsky’s Cabins, in Shakawe - a true paradise, situated on the edge of the Okavango River, with 12 000 square kilometers of natural delta and islands stretched out in front of you.

We can arrange optional boat trips on the river, fishing trips, birding trips, as well as short walks along the river.  Hippo and crocodiles are plentiful in this area, and a special sighting would be the elusive Sitatunga Antelope. We will arrange a sunset cruise on the second afternoon. The majority of our time here is spent relaxing in this paradise.  We will spend 2 nights camping in the Shakawe area – Drotskey’s Cabin. Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

Day 10: Maun

Today we head south, circumnavigating the Delta, to the famous town of Maun, the gate-way to the Okavango. An optional game-flight over the Okavango can be arranged, for those interested, to better understand the formation and uniqueness of this special area. There is also the option of a guided crocodile tour in the vicinity of our camp. We will overnight in Maun in accessible chalets at Island Safari Lodge – Full board basis.

Days 11, 12 and 13: Okavango Delta – Moremi Game Reserve

We depart Maun for short adventure into the well-known Moremi Game Reserve, situated within Botswana’s magical Okavango Delta. Here we will enjoy 3 nights camping in the true wilds of the African bush – in private campsites underneath the majestic African night skies.

The Moremi Game Reserve is ideally situated for a wildlife sanctuary. It has no fences, hence allowing for the unobstructed seasonal movement of wild game. This is a paradise for birds, plains game and predators alike. Moremi’s scenery alone is enough reason to want to visit this park. Completely varied vegetation is what makes this area so special. Within an hour of departing Maun, it is possible to view the first of the wildlife inhabiting this area.

We will stop en-route for a light lunch before arriving at our campsite during the late afternoon. The following couple of days will begin with early morning wake-up calls with our morning tea/coffee before departing on game drives in search of the various predators and antelopes that inhabit this area, from lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena to impala, lechwe, reedbuck, tsessebe and giraffe. Not to mention the huge number of bird species in the area.

Hippopotamus are abundant in the streams and lagoons that make up vast areas of the Delta. We will return to our camp around 10:30 for a delicious brunch, followed by leisure time which is spent relaxing/ reading etc in and around the campsite. Once it becomes cooler towards late afternoon, we will once again head out on our afternoon game drive, including a sundowners stop somewhere along the way. We return to our campsite after sunset where a roaring camp fire and pre-dinner drinks awaits us, followed by a scrumptious dinner. Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

Day 14:

This morning we depart Moremi and return to Maun.  Picnic lunch will be served en route.  Upon arrival in Maun, you will be transferred to the airport to connect with your outbound flight to Johannesburg/Windhoek.