This is the ultimate African safari! Spend 21 days
exploring Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe,
experiencing the wildlife, culture and scenery that only
Africa can deliver.
Overall operator rating 9.7/10 from 24 trip reviews
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They did a great job setting up our safari - which had very specific time guidelines as I had to fit it into school holidays.
The operator made sure we were picked up at every airport and at every lodge to be taken to the next event. We had the most marvelous time at Camp Dizhana (about 1 1/2 hours north of Maun), where we were given the most comfortable tent and the most individual and professional attention.
I must have exchanged about 30 e-mails with my contact (Tanya) prior to the trip, where she answered my questions, suggested specific activities and lodges or camps, and ultimately came up with an internerary tailored to my needs.
Everything worked our perfectly! I have no problem highly recommending their service.
We took the 14 day Botswana mobile safari (camping only) from J'burg to Victoria Falls. Our guide, Blessed, was very personable, knowledgeable, and hardworking, as was the driver we had for most of the trip, Sage. He basically doubled as another guide. Also, both were very environmentally-conscious, showing a great appreciation for the animals and landscape, and ensuring that we left "only footprints".
In Africa, you have to take what it gives you. For us, the rainy season basically went a month longer than usual, which made it impossible to get to two of our destinations. We missed Kubu Island, but the operator compensated for this by putting us up in a very nice lodge in Maun (the Thamalakane River Lodge). Also, because the roads were flooded and impassable, we were not able to get to the mokoro rides in the Okavongo Delta, but again they compensated with a cruise on the Zambesi that included all food and beverages (including alcohol). That was very generous of them.
The camping and campsites were excellent, as was the food. The lodge we stayed at in Victoria Falls (the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge) exceeded my expectations - very nice. The group of 8 was the right size, and the vehicles were great for the roads and for game viewing. We saw all of the big 5 and just about every other animal we could think of. My favorite Park was Chobe, which is extremely dense with animals. The Chobe River is beautiful and also had a very nice cruise.
After this trip we took another 6 day safari in Kruger with a different outfit, and this one was clearly the better of the two.
this was a terific trip for cost. The guide (Garland) was excetional, the accomodations were good to great, the front office of the agency was always courteous and professional, the itineray was rich, the activites all doable, the group (whild divided) ended up with great cohesion.
it has opend my thinking to a new way to travel-overland journeys. compiments to the operator.
The Safari I experienced through Botswana, Namibia and into SA was very enjoyable indeed.
The lodges I stayed were very comfortable, the people that ran the smaller lodges were very welcoming and kind. the food was plentiful with lots of choices.
I travelled in a group of 8 which was a perfect amount for our size of vehicle as well it was a good size for organizing and group decisions.
And for myself the high light would be all the big animals we were able to observe and photograph. Overall the trip was a wonderful experience with lots of memories and new friends to have for a long time.
I am pleased to say that my safari/holiday was wonderful.
I delt with Nadia for everything except my hotel reservations. She was quite helpful and took care of all my needs. We communicated through emails and I called her once I had arrived in South Africa. The service was second to none.
She booked me with a 5 day walking safari. The safari group consisted of myself and 7 others with 2 guides. I was apprehensive at first traveling alone, but I could not have emagined that I would meet such wonderful people. Also the guides were very knowledgable and went the extra mile to insure that we all had a memerable experience.
The camp was more that i expected and I could not have been more comfortable. Although I have never been on a safari before this trip and have nothing to compare it too I give it a 10 out of 10. I would recomend this package to anyone, weither they are traveling alone or as a family. The 5 to 6 hour hikes in the morning were pleasant and gave me the opportunity to see the small details of the bush, and the afternoon and evening drives were amazing as we were able to get close to lots of game.
Unfortunately we did not see and of the big cats but a 30 minute encounter with a male elephant at less than 20 meters made up for anything I didn't see.
My daughter and I recently completed a 21 day trip from Cape Town to Victoria Falls.
It was an amazing and beautiful experience that exceeded all of our expectations and cannot be easily described. Our 8 travel companions were fantastic, there was not one day when we did not laugh and truly enjoyed ourselves, and we are already making plans for future travel with these newly made friends.
Everything was extremely well organized and things went as planned along our long route, with great selection of campsites and lodges and delicious meals that one could not have imagined could be prepared by a campfire.
Of course, having a great guide is what made a difference. Mike is extremely knowledgeable and has a love for the area that is contagious.
Thumbs up for keeping their groups small, for a well-planned route, for carefully selected sites, and for all the people who work there. Working with them was a pleasure, they were extremely helpful from the minute we started planning our trip, with all our questions, getting birthday’s organized and all their extraordinary efforts in helping us with visas, logistics, etc. We would highly recommend them
The tour I have recently taken part in was absolutely stunning:rich in emotions, colours and sounds which are still in my heart.
A special thank to Amina, who saved my life by promptly warning me the carrier I booked the flight with (by my own), went bankrupt in the meatime, and to Chantel, whose superb "lasagne" I will never forget...
I recently returned from the 14 day Upgraded Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Safari.
We were a great group of 10 - 2 Irish, 5 Americans and 3 Australians and were fortunate to have the services of driver/ guide Mike Miles.
He really made our trip special, sharing his extensive knowledge of the wildlife, customs, history and politics of the countries we visited during the drives and around the campfires as we ate the delicious meals he prepared. He left no stone unturned to maximise our enjoyment of the safari. In the main our lodges were good. The itinerary was well thought out and we saw lots of animals but alas no cheetah, leopard or rhino. A pleasant surprise for me was the amazing variety of birdlife we encountered. The mokoro trip through the Okavango Delta was magical.
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 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.
Accommodation: Amadeus Garden Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 2: Victoria Falls to Camp Kwando, Namibia Our tour starts in Victoria Falls from where we make our way to Camp Kwando after crossing the Zambezi River and entering Namibia. In the early afternoon we will arrive at our Camp, located on the Kwando River. Before dinner at the Lodge we’ll embark on an afternoon game drive in the Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. [BLD]
Accommodation: Camp Kwando or similar (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 3: Rundu and N’kwazi Lodge, Namibia Our journey continues west as we drive along the Caprivi Strip to the town of Rundu. We make our way to N’Kwazi Lodge and spend a relaxing afternoon at our lodge on the banks of the Kavango River. Optional activities such as horse riding or a sunset cruise are available; alternatively just relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of mother nature. [BL]
Accommodation: N’Kwazi Lodge or similar (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 4: Cultural Experience in Rundu, Namibia Today you have the opportunity to experience the Namibian culture. After breakfast we head out to visit a local church or school in Rundu, the closest town to our Lodge. In the afternoon you will have more time for optional activities you missed the day before or to enjoy another relaxing afternoon by the pool. [BL]
Accommodation: N’Kwazi Lodge or similar (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Days 5 & 6: Etosha National Park, Namibia 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. [BLD, BLD]
Accommodation: Okakuejo or similar (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 7: Etosha to Kamanjab & Khorixas, Namibia 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. [BLD]
Accommodation: Oase Garni Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Days 8 & 9: Damaraland to Swakopmund, Namibia 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. [BL, B]
Accommodation: A la Mer or similar (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 10: Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia 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. [BLD]
Accommodation: Hammerstein or similar (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 11: Sossusvlei and Windhoek, Namibia 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). [BL]
Accommodation: Vondelhof Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & restaurant)
Day 12: Waterberg Plateau, Namibia 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. [BLD]
Accommodation: Waterberg Camp or similar (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 13: Grootfontein, Namibia 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. [BLD]
Accommodation: Roy’s Rest Camp or similar (Bungalows with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar, restaurant and curio shop)
Day 14: Bushmanland – walking with the bushman, Namibia 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. [BLD]
Accommodation: Tsumkwe Lodge or similar (twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool and restaurant)
Day 15: Maun, Botswana 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”. [BL]
Accommodation: Thamalakane River Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, restaurant and bar)
Day 16: Khwai River, Botswana 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. After settling 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. [BLD, BLD]
Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (Safari Tents with en-suite bathrooms)
Day 17: Khwai River, Botswana Today will be spent in the Khwai area. We will embark on an early morning game drive and in the afternoon we enjoy a sunset 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. [BLD]
Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant area)
Day 18: Planet Baobab, Botswana 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. This afternoon we take a relaxed stroll to the elephant hole learning about the flora and fauna in the area before returning to the lodge for a braai (barbeque) dinner. [BLD]
Accommodation: Planet Baobab or similar (traditional huts with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 19: Kasane & Chobe National Park, Botswana Today we drive north to Chobe National Park. After appreciating the wide-open, uninhabited spaces under the endless canopy of blue sky, we make our way to the final stop of the day, Chobe Safari Lodge. The Chobe National Park, 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. 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 wildlife and the spectacular sunset. [BL]
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Day 20: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Continuing our trip we leave Botswana and drive back to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. 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”. The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many activities on offer. [B]
Day 21: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 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. [B]
Highlights: Caprivi wildlife, cultural experience at Rundu, Etosha National Park, Himba Tribes, Damaraland, Desert Elephants, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Waterberg, Bushmanland, Okavango Delta, Khwai River , Magkadigkadi Pans, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls.
Included in the price: 20 nights in fixed accommodation, all transport in fully kitted 4x4 safari vehicle, game drives as mentioned, meals and activities as mentioned in itinerary, park entrance fees, experienced local guide.
Not included in the price: Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, optional activities, all drinks, tips and curios, all personal expenses.
Price per person 2012: USD 4755 Single supplement: USD 680 Local payment: USD 330
