On arrival into Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to Amadeus Garden
Guesthouse. The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure enjoying one of the
many activities available in Victoria Falls. This evening you will meet your guide and the
rest of your group at the Guesthouse at 18h00 for your pre-departure meeting.

Accommodation: Amadeus Garden Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, restaurant & bar)
Meals:
Lunch: For your own account
Dinner: For your own acocunt

This morning your guide will take you on a tour of the might Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- "the Smoke that thunders. We then make our way from Zimbabwe to Kasane in Botswana, the gateway to the Chobe National Park. The rest of the afternoon can be spent at leisure or partaking in a game drive. (Optional and for own expense.)

Distance: 110 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Amadeus Garden Guesthouse or similar
Lunch: At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Dinner: At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

oday 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 sunset. 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.

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Lunch: For your own account
Dinner: For your own account

Our journey continues west into Namibia as we drive along the Caprivi Strip to the town of Rundu. We make our way to N'Kwazi Lodge and spend a relaxing evening at our lodge on the banks of the Kavango River.

Distance: 631 km Departure: 06h00

Accommodation: N'Kwazi Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: At N'Kwazi River Lodge or similar

After breakfast we make our way to Namibia's well-known highlight of the north – Etosha National Park. We spend two nights in the park, where our days are spent on game drives in the hopes of spotting the big five as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous different types of antelope the park has to offer. Our nights are spent at the flood lit waterholes encountering the parks various nocturnal animals as they come to drink. Etosha Game park was declared a National Park in 1907, it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish.

Day 5
Distance: 444 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Namutoni or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At N'Kwazi River Lodge or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: Prepared by the guide

Day 6
Distance: 150 km
Accommodation: Okaukuejo or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Namutoni or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: Prepared by the guide

We leave Etosha National Park through the main gate and drive to Kamanjab, which is the gateway to Damaraland. We visit a Himba village, to find out more about their traditions & lifestyle. Experience the milking ceremony and the smoke bath. Learn about their beliefs around the holy fire, ancestors, and herbal medicine as well as the jewelery and hairstyles to imitate the status of each tribe member and their close relationship with nature, their cattle and children.
Distance: 300 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Oase Garni Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Okaukuejo or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: At Oase Garni Guest House or similar

Today we head to Damaraland to see the bushman paintings and etchings in the area. We also make a visit to the Petrified Forest, and the Organ Pipes, before continuing south west out of the dry interior of Namibia to the German town of Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. The next day is yours to spend at your leisure either exploring this quaint town or participating in some of many optional activities listed below.

Distance: 550 km Departure: 07h00

Accommodation: A la Mer or similar (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Day 8
Breakfast: At Oase Garni Guest House or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: For your own account

Meals:
Day 9
Breakfast: At A La Mer 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 activities 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 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.

An early morning start takes us from Swakopmund south through Walvis Bay on our way to Sesriem in the Namib Desert, which is considered to be the oldest desert in the world.
On the way there we will make a stop at the small settlement of Solitaire where you will have a chance to sample their world renowned apple crumble – only served without cream! (Own account) Once we reach our lodge we enjoy a relaxing evening under the countless stars.

Distance: 400 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Hammerstein Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At A La Mer or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: At Hammerstein Lodge or similar

This morning we wake up really early to visit the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. These red sand dunes, which can reach a height of more than 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck there may even be water in the vlei (lake). After enjoying breakfast inside the park with the dunes as our backdrop we make our way to the capital city of Windhoek. Dinner can be enjoyed in one of the numerous restaurants in the city (own expense).

Distance: 450 km Departure: 05h00

Accommodation: Casa Africana (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool)

Meals:
Breakfast: Breakfast pack from Hammerstein Lodge
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: For your own account

Today we leave Namibia's capital behind us and drive to the Waterberg Plateau Park close to Otjiwarongo. On arrival we go for short hike in the reserve to view the wildlife on the plateau. The plateau was first envisaged as a reserve for eland, Africa's largest species of antelope. In 1972 it was proclaimed a reserve and has since become a sanctuary for several rare animals.

Distance: 290 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Waterberg Camp or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Casa Africana or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: Prepared by the guide

Departing from the Waterberg we drive deep into Bushmanland and on to Roy's Rest Camp an ideal stopover to northern Namibia. Why not stretch your legs on one of the walking trails the camp has to offer, for bird and game watching.

Distance: 215 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Roy's Rest Camp or similar (bungalows with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Waterberg Camp or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: At Roys Camp or similar

Today we will take a guided visit to the Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi-San, a local bushman community and get to see them partaking in their daily activities. The Living Museum is an authentic open-air museum where guests can learn a lot about the traditional culture and the original way of living of the San. A walk is taken in the vicinity of the village with the hunters to search for bush food, watch them prepare snares and ropes and start a fire the Ju/'Hoansi-way. We will then continue east onto Tsumkwe and our accommodation for the night.

Distance: 225 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Tsumkwe Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Roys Camp or similar
Lunch: Lunch pack from Roys Camp
Dinner: At Tsumkwe Lodge or similar

We leave bushmanland and travel 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".

Distance: 430 km Departure: 07h00

Accommodation: Thamalakane River Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Tsumkwe Lodge or similar
Lunch: Lunch pack from Tsumkwe Lodge
Dinner: For your own account

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 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 close proximity to the famous Khwai River. Once settled into our camp, we will enjoy dinner and embark on a night game drive – a fantastic opportunity to spot some nocturnal animals that are more difficult to encounter during the day.

Distance: 120 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant area)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Thamalakane River Lodge or similar
Lunch: Lunch pack from Thamalakane River Lodge
Dinner: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar

Today will be spent in the Khwai area. We will embark on a full day game drive, hopefully spotting the variety of animals that frequent the region. Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and its exceptional location makes it a regular host to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dogs. Birdlife is also abundant with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors.

Distance: 150 km Departure: 07h00

Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant area)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar
Lunch: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar
Dinner: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar

We leave the bush behind and travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans; once a large river fed lake 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 Magkadigkadi Pans.

Distance: 450 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Nata Lodge or similar (Safari Tent with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: At Nata Lodge or similar

This morning we have an early departure from Nata as we make our way to 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: Day 19 – 450 km Departure: 06h00

Accommodation: Ivory Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathroom, swimming pool & bar area)
Meals:
Day 19
Breakfast: At Nata Lodge or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: At Ivory Lodge or similar

Day 20
Breakfast: At Ivory Lodge or similar
Lunch: Lunchpack on Game drive
Dinner: At Ivory Lodge or similar

Continuing our trip we return back to where it all began, Victoria Falls. The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many activities on offer.

Distance: 100 km Departure: 09h00

Accommodation: Amadeus Garden Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Ivory Lodge or similar
Lunch: For your own account
Dinner: For your own account

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.

Meals:
Breakfast: At Amadeus Garden Guest House or similar

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.