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  Travelling to:

  Windhoek, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein, Ongava Private Game Reserve, Okonjima Nature Reserve, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Chobe River Front

                  
  duration:
                  
  18 Days - 17 Nights
                

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• A trip to Namibia is a once in a lifetime experience and then combined with Botswana is an outstanding opportunity. 

  This self drive tour of Namibia shows you the highlights on the country, including the majestic sand of the Namib desert, the cultures and awesome landscapes of Damaraland followed by a variety of wildlife at Etosha National Park. 

  Flying between Windhoek and Victoria Falls saves a bit of time and throws you into the heart of the falls and is the right location for visiting Chobe National Park too. Chobe National Park is well known for its huge herds of elephant and thrilling safaris conducted by boat.

Highlights

• The Iconic Red Dunes of Sossusvlei

  Watch as the first rays of the morning sun paint the mountains of sand in rich colour, and take the opportunity to walk up one of the dunes to capture the vast desert landscape below. 

• Okonjima Nature Reserve

  Halfway between Windhoek and Etosha lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The 22,000 ha Nature Reserve is surrounded by 96 km of fencing and was finally completed in 2010.

• Victoria Falls

  Resting on the southern banks of the mighty Zambezi river at the western end of the eponymous falls of the same name, the popular tourist town of Victoria Falls is compact enough to walk around and makes and ideal base for travellers exploring the seventh wonder of the world.

• Chobe National Park

  Chobe National Park was Botswana's first, the most biologically diverse and has one of the greatest concentrations of game in all of Africa.

            
Outline Itinerary
            
Detailed Itinerary
          

• Day 1 - Travelling

  Take the flight to Johannesburg.

   

  Day 2 - Windhoek

  Staying at: The Elegant Guesthouse

  After clearing immigration in Windhoek you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Later this afternoon your hire car will be delivered to you. A delivery fee will be payable locally.

   

  Days 3 & 4 - Sesriem

  Staying at: Sossusvlei Lodge

  Depart early from Windhoek today and head towards Sossusvlei. A highlight awaits today and you cannot prepre for the enormity of the Sossusvlei sand dunes. It is imperative that you start early after your first night in this area because seeing the sun rise over the dunes a sight to behold forever! The hues that this creates are ever changing and will surely impress.

   

  Day 5 - Swakopmund

  Staying at: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

  Continue to travel north today and head for Swakopmund - back to civilisation.  We recommend a marine cruise out from Walvis Bay whilst staying in Swakopmund, all being well you will see lots of pelicans along with dolphins who all swim alongside the boat. We won't tell you about the surprise visitor! In order to include this, an early start will be required and the excursion will need to be in the afternoon.

   

  Days 6 & 7 - Twyfelfontein

  Staying at: Camp Kipwe

  Continuing your journey and head in land today and you will be greeted by different landscape again. By now you will see that one of the many reason for visiting Namibia is to experience the varied landscapes. To secure space at Camp Kipwe a booking must be recieved well in advance. This magical place is huddled in the rocks and then opens to a vast wilderness area. Here you will have the opportunity to visit Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes. We enjoyed seeing the age old rock art at Twyfelfontein. There is also an popportunity to see the desert elephants and desert black rhino - we recommend having a guide for all these excursions.

   

  Days 8 & 9 - Ongava Private Game Reserve

  Staying at: Anderssons At Ongava

  Highlight after highlight on this trip and the next stop will not disappoint! The guides will capture your attention with their in-depth knowledge on the flora and fauna. Both the birdlife and wildlife are terrific in this area.

• Days 10 & 11 - Okonjima Nature Reserve

  Staying at: Okonjima Plains Camp

  Starting your journey south, the next stop is at Okonjima. The work that is carried out at the lodge and being an integral part of the AfriCat Foundation  can only be admired. The AfriCat Foundation tries to ensure the survivial of Namibia's predators in their natural environment.

  As a guest, you will surely enjoy the experience of seeing leopard and cheetah along with being educated about the habits of these wonderful cats.

  Guests are invited on a nocturnal game drive, led by knowledgeable guides as the evening drives traverse the 20 000ha Okonjima Nature Reserve and allows you the opportunity to spot many nocturnal game species that you wouldn't usually see in the day. An example of wildlife that you would usually expect to see are the bat-eared foxes, aardwolves and owls. A highlight would be seeing leopards and brown hyaena go out in search of unsuspecting prey.

   

  Day 12 - Windhoek

  Staying at: The Elegant Guesthouse

  Return back to Windhoek today and relax for the evening.

   

  Days 13 & 14 - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

  Staying at: Ilala Lodge Hotel

  This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. After collecting your luggage and arranging your entry visa (around USD50.00 per person), you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. There are many touring options over or beside the falls and one of the highlights is seeing them from above by either microlight or helicopter.  

   

  Day 15 & 16 - Chobe River Front

  Staying at: Chobe Game Lodge

  This morning you will be collected from your accommodation and transferred across the border to Botswana and on to Chobe National Park. Chobe offers a different safari experience than Namibia and one that may be enjoyed from the water or on land. Either way you are pretty sure to see herds of elephant as this area is aptly known as The Land of the Giants!

   

  Day 17 - Departure

  Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg where you connect onward to the UK.

A selection of where you'll stay during this Safari