ITINERARY: WG-CP TOUR CODE

DAY 1: WINDHOEK
The day is spent at leisure. We meet our guide at the reception of the hotel for a briefing at +-18h00 (Dinner own arrangements). Hotel Safari (or similar). (Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis).

DAY 2/3: SESRIEM/ SOSSUSVLEI - NAMIB DESERT
The Namib Desert is a great wilderness, a vast solitary place, harsh and utterly primeval, the oldest desert on earth. The gigantic 275m high red and grey dunes are the highest in the world. (All meals).

DAY 4: SWAKOP VALLEY - WELWITSCHIA
The Welwitschia is an unusual pre-historic plant, a dwarf tree flourishing on the moisture of the Atlantic Coast. Its lifespan is estimated at more than 1.000 years. Our camp in the desert under the bright stars of the Southern Hemisphere will create a lasting impression. (All meals).

DAY 5: SWAKOPMUND/ WALVIS BAY
Swakopmund, with its German colonial atmosphere, is the principal resort of Namibia. This charming town is surrounded by the Namib Desert. Swakopmund bungalows (or similar). (Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis).

DAY 6: SEAL COLONY - CAPE CROSS - TWYFELFONTEIN
The large colony of Cape fur seals (about 50 000) at Cape Cross is a very impressive sight. Twyfelfontein "Fountain of Doubt" possibly has the most spectacular collection of rock paintings and engravings in Africa. Other attractions include the Petrified Forest which has a large number of fossilised tree trunks, the Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes. (All meals).

DAY 7/8: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa. The pan itself is a vast shallow depression 139km by 50km. It is a ghostly white lake, dazzling with heat waves and mirages for most of the year. Thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion, elephant etc are attracted to the area. The birdlife is prolific with 326 recorded species. We relax around the swimming pool and enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives. (All meals).

DAY 9: WINDHOEK
Windhoek, with its novel scenery of German architecture, activities and atmosphere is a city which can be visited throughout the year. (All meals).

DAY 10: NORTHERN KALAHARI - GANZI
The isolated farming town of Ghanzi in Botswana is our overnight stop en route to the Okavango Delta. (All meals).

DAY 11: MAUN
We travel along the western side of the pan-handle and arrive at the “gateway” to the Okavango Delta and Moremi, Maun. We relax around the campfire in the evening. (All meals).

DAY 12/13: OKAVANGO AREA OF MOREMI
The reserve is situated in the north eastern corner of the Okavango Delta. It is a wilderness area of great beauty with rich green vegetation, palm trees, teeming with bird life and a vast population of wild animals. We spend our time exploring the reserve and looking for animals during game drives. (All meals).

DAY 14: MAUN
We return to our camp near Maun in the late afternoon. An optional aerial flight over the Okavango Delta is possible in the late afternoon (payable locally). (All meals).

DAY 15: CHOBE - BOTSWANA
We camp on the banks of the Chobe River and relax around the campfire in the evening. (All meals).

DAY 16: CHOBE RIVER - KASANE
Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. In the evening we may see the herds of elephants drinking at the river during our afternoon cruise. (All meals).

DAY 17/18: VICTORIA FALLS/ LIVINGSTONE
The Victoria Falls is without doubt one of the greatest and most unforgettable scenic spectacles, where the waters of the Zambezi River tumble down in continuous thunder. The days are spent at leisure allowing time for the various optional excursions. (All meals excluding 1 dinner).

DAY 19: VICTORIA FALLS/ LIVINGSTONE
The safari ends after breakfast.

The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

Participation safari.
Accommodation: 16 nights camping, 2 nights hotel/ chalet in Windhoek and Swakopmund.
Meals: All meals when camping, except 1 dinner in Victoria Falls/ Livingstone. Breakfast only in Windhoek and Swakopmund.
Group Size: 8 - 16 participants.
Sleeping Bag Hire: €11 per week - must be booked in advance.
Transfers: Transfers in Windhoek and Victoria Falls (+-€45 p/ p) may be pre-booked.
Important: Not recommended for participants over 55 years.