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| Victoria Falls to Swakopmund Safari |
Embark on a 2 week adventure, small group (max 10) camping safari through three countries: Zambia, Botswana and Namibia, travelling from Victoria Falls to Swakopmund.
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Join our popular 15-day Southern Skies Safari from Victoria Falls to Swakopmund.
Highlights:
Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Caprivi Strip, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Swakopmund
... and these are just a few of the highlights you'll experience.
You can choose between our standard (2 nights in chalets and 11 nights camping), upgraded option (8 nights in chalets and 5 nights camping) or fully upgraded option ( all nights in chalets / permanent tented camps)
I T I N E R A R Y
DAY 1: Victoria Falls, Zambia
Arrival at the Zambezi Waterfront. We can arrange airport transfers on request. This afternoon is spent at your leisure for optional activities offered at the Zambezi Waterfront. [B]
DAY 2: Depart Victoria Falls for Chobe National Park, Botswana
A mid morning departure takes you from Livingstone in Zambia by ferry across the Zambezi and onto Botswana (1 hour). The afternoon is spent on a sunset cruise game viewing in a part of Africa’s unspoilt wilderness, Chobe National Park. Chobe has an abundance of Game whose distinctive calls can be heard throughout the night. [LD]
DAY 3: Western Caprivi, Namibia
Leaving Botswana, we drive through Chobe National Park before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to the famous Mudumo National Park. Mudumo is home to herds of red lechwe and the occasional sitatunga, while spotted-necked otter, hippo and crocodile are also found in these fertile waterways. [BLD]
DAY 4 - 5: Caprivi to Okavango Delta, Botswana
We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etosha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta. The next 2 days are spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and speedboat. The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque). [BLD, BLD]
DAY 6 - 7: Okavango Delta to Kavango River, Namibia
Leaving Botswana we make our way into Namibia and head along the Caprivi to Rundu and onto N’kwazi River Camp, which is on the bank of the Kavango River over looking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening as well as visiting a local village are optional or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sunsets. [BL, BL]
DAY 8 - 9 & 10: Etosha National Park, Namibia
The following morning we head off to Etosha National Park. We fill the next 3 days with game drives, which includes evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have the opportunity to take game drives at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in the swimming pool or as the sunsets and late into the night the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole. [BLD, BLD, BLD]
DAY 11: Kamanjab - Himba Experience, Namibia
We leave the wild animals behind at Etosha and move onto the spectacular scenery of Twyfelfontein. On our way we visit the small German town of Outjo where we relax for a coffee break. Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. [BLD]
DAY 12: Petrified Forest and Brandberg (White Lady), Namibia
The Petrified Forest is next on the itinerary before reaching Twyfelfontein where we walk to visit the ancient bushman’s artwork carved and painted into the surrounding Mountains. After doing this walk we head to our camp at the foot of the Brandberg Mountains [BLD]
DAY 13: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Swakopmund, Namibia
Today we walk and visit the famous ‘White Lady’ rock painting in Brandberg. We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Namibian Coast on our way to Swakopmund we visit Africa’s largest seal colony at Cape Cross where zoom lenses and binoculars will definitely not be needed. [BL]
DAY 14: Swakopmund, Namibia
We have the opportunity to explore this quaint German town by day and night There are a number of activities to enjoy here; sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You may even dare to brave the icy sea. [BL]
DAY 15: Swakopmund, Namibia.
The tour finishes in the morning after breakfast. [B]
Includes:
Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), 15 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 9 dinners (meals are prepared by the guide at the campsites), coffee/tea with the meals, transport on the tour, 14 nights in chalets / permanent tents (of which 12 have en-suite facilities), activities as per itinerary, game drives as per itinerary.
Excludes:
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, all personal expenses, insurance for luggage, tips, drinks, laundry.
Price per Person:
Standard - USD 1925
Single Supplement: USD 65
Local Payment: USD 210
UPGRADED OPTION
Upgrade your safari...add a touch of comfort
The Victoria Falls to Swakopmund Upgraded Safari itinerary allows you to pick the camping safari of your choice but with an option to spend 8 nights in lodges or chalets and 5 nights camping.
Upgraded: USD 2300
Local Payment: USD 210
Single Supplement: USD 335
FULLY UPGRADED OPTION
Fully Upgrade your safari...add a touch of comfort
The Victoria Falls to Swakopmund Upgraded Safari itinerary allows you to pick the camping safari of your choice but with an option to spend , 14 nights in chalets / permanent tents (of which 12 have en-suite facilities).
Fully Upgraded: USD 2650
Local Payment: USD 210
Single Supplement: USD 365
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