Combination Accommodated & Camping Safaris
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6 DAY DESERT DUNES & WILDLIFE
PRICE – N$7990/PERSON – twin share
Single supplement N$1450/person
DAY 1 ETOSHA VILLAGE, OUTSIDE ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We depart from Chameleon Backpackers Lodge, Windhoek 12h00. We stop briefly at Otjiwarongo then arrive at our lodge just before sunset in time to meet the staff and have a site inspection. Dinner is prepared by your guide and an early night is recommended. (D)
DAY 2 ETOSHA VILLAGE, OUTSIDE ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We depart from our lodge at sunrise to be the first at the gate to the park and game drive until mid morning when we will stop for a light breakfast. We visit many waterholes and drive half way across the park in our quest to find the big 4 as well as all the plains game arriving at Halali for a rest during the hottest part of the day. Here your guide will prepare you a delicious lunch whilst you have a dip in the pool or relax by the camp waterhole. Continuing after lunch you will visit the mighty Etosha Pan and have the experience of walking on the pan to feel the immenseness of this 4500 sq km saltpan (seasonal). We will then continue back to Okaukuejo calling into some well-known waterholes and leave the park prior to sunset. On return to the lodge you have time for a drink or to freshen up before dinner in the restuarant. (BLD)
DAY 3 CHAMELEON GUESTHOUSE
Early morning game drive, approx 3 hours, inside the National Park looking for predators as well as plains game and the many bird species found inside this incredible world-renowned park. Your guide will game drive to the park gate and you will return to Windhoek enjoying a light lunch en-route. Arrive in Windhoek late afternoon and you will be dropped at Chameleon Guesthouse on a twin share basis, evening meal at own expense. (BL)
DAY 4 DESERT CAMP, NEAR SESRIEM
The morning we can have a leisurely breakfast before heading off at 10h00 for the desert. Driving via Rehoboth and Naukluft we arrive at our camp mid afternoon and have a chance to relax before a site inspection and then we can enjoy a short walk for sunset looking over the Naukluft mountain range. Overnight in twin rooms/permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities. Pool and bar available. Dinner prepared by your guide. (LD)
DAY 5 DESERT CAMP, NEAR SESRIEM
Dawn departure from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. We drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2x4 parking (around 55kms) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours. We can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle back to our vehicle. As we drive back to our accommodation we will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or just wander around the base. We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before arriving back at our lodge mid afternoon. Just before sunset we will drive to the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge where we will have a site inspection and then enjoy a buffet dinner before retiring back to Desert Camp. Overnight in twin share rooms/ permanent tents with en-suite bathrooms. (BLD)
DAY 6 WINDHOEK
After a leisurely breakfast we return to Windhoek via Bullsport and Rehoboth. We arrive prior to lunchtime where you will be dropped at your accommodation or airport transfers can be arranged by the office with prior notice at own expense. (B)
Sleeping bags or bath towels are not necessary but please bring swim wear and pool towels, especially during the summer months!
Sleeping bags or bath towels are not necessary but please bring swim wear and pool towels, especially during the summer months
DEPARTURES – EVERY TUESDAY
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14 Days MAGIC SKY NAMIBIA - Tour Code: #FLYEX002
Total Tour PRICE per person sharing: EUR 7770.00
Single Supplement: EUR 1110.00
Day 1: Pick up at Intern. Airport. From morning arrival ETA +- 8am. Flight to Bagatelle or Suricate Camp/Kalahari in time for lunch. Afternoon Scenic Drive and sundowner in the Kalahari Dunes - Stay over 1night.
Day 2: Departure from Airstrip 9am. Scenic flight over (Noordoewer/Aussenkehr/Fish River Canyon and Stop at Lüderitz Airport. Transfer from Lüderitz Airport to Kolmanskop Ghost Town. After Tour Transfer back to Lüderitz for Township Tour and lunch. Departure from Lüderitz Airport around 3pm with Scenic flight over Namib Desert/Duwiseb Castle to Sesriem Airstrip. Stay over for 2nights at Hoodia Lodge or Kulala Wilderness Camp.
Day 3: Early wake up call +-4am – depending on season! Enjoy the spectacular Namib Desert & Sossusvlei Oasis!
Day 4: Departure from Sesriem Airstrip around 10am. Scenic flight over Namib Desert & shipwrecks. Arrival in Swakopmund in time for lunch. Stay over for 2nights at The Stiltz/Boutique Hotel or Villa Margaritha.
Day 5: Early transfer to Walvis Bay Yaacht Club! Enjoy a half day on the Atlantic with a Oyster & Champagne Brunch!
Day 6: Departure from SWK Airfield at 10am. Flight over Brandberg to Mowani Mountain Camp (Twyfelfontein Airstrip) or Damaraland Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon Scenic Drive through the Aba-Huab River Bed to search for the Desert Elephants! One night stay.
Day 7: Departure from Mowani Mountain Camp (Twyfelfontein Airstrip) or Damaraland Camp at 10am. Scenic flight Skeleton Coast up to Marienfluss/Kunene and over the majestetic Epupa Falls. Stop at Opuwo Airport & Transfer to Opuwo Country Lodge in time for Lunch. Departure from Opuwo Airstrip latest 4pm for Kamanjab. Transfer from Kamanjab Airstrip to Onjowewe Lodge or Hobatere Lodge and stay for 2 nights.
Day 8: Enjoy the afternoon with the Himba Tribe & visit the Himba Orphanage on a local Farm in Kamanjab!
Day 9: Departure from Kamanjab Airstrip at 10am. Transfer and visit a traditional Ovambo Village and have Lunch in Oshakati. Departure from Oshakati airport latest at 3pm. Flight to Onguma or Mushara in time for the afternoon sunset game drive. 2nights stay.
Day 10: Enjoy a day in the Etosha National Park to search for 4 of the Big Fives of Namibia!
Day 11: Departure from Onguma or Mushara Airstrip at 10am. Flight to Caprivi for Namushasha or Lianshulu Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon sunset boat Cruise in search of Hippos & crocodiles!
Day 12: Enjoy the afternoon with the caprivian tribe and visit a traditional local village there!
Day 13: Departure from Namushasha or Lianshulu airstrip at 10am. Flight over Waterberg Plateau Park to stay one night at Nankuze or Amani Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon Big Cats Excursion and enjoy the last sundowner in Namibia!
Day 14: Transfer to International Airport – Safari ends.
This Package includes the following:
 Cessna Aircraft incl. Pilot and fuel for the entire journey
Mixed Accommodation in upmarket 4-5* Lodges/Tented Camps or Guesthouses (ONLY SELECTED Accommodation if Gay friendly, owned or managed!)
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch/Lunch Packs & Dinner)
All Activities as per Itinerary
This Package excludes the following:
All Drinks except if indicated on the itinerary
All additional Activities except if indicated on the itinerary
Gift purchases
Laundry
Guide tips
Gratuities for services in restaurant & bars
Donations for community & animal projects
All other items not mentioned in the included package
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10 Days Canyons, Dunes & Big Game
Rate per person per Safari: N$ 11 990.00
This safari is the perfect combination for those that wish to ease into their safari experience. The first 3 nights are spent in accommodation before heading south for 6 nights camping.
Day 1 LODGE, OUTSIDE ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We depart from Chameleon Backpackers Lodge, Windhoek 12h00. We stop briefly at Otjiwarongo then arrive at our lodge just before sunset outside the gates of Etosha National Park. Overnight is in twin share permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities. Dinner is prepared by your guide and an early night is recommended. (D)
Day 2 LODGE, OUTSIDE ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We depart from our lodge at sunrise to be the first at the gate to the park and game drive til mid morning when we will stop for a light breakfast. We visit many waterholes and drive half way across the park in our quest to find the big 4 as well as all the plains game arriving at Halali for a rest during the hottest part of the day. Here your guide will prepare you a delicious lunch whilst you have a dip in the pool or relax by the camp waterhole. Continuing after lunch you will visit the mighty Etosha Pan and have the experience of walking on the pan to feel the immenseness of this 4500 sq km saltpan (seasonal). We will then continue back to Okaukuejo calling into some well-known waterholes and leave the park prior to sunset. Twin share rooms or permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities. Dinner is prepared by your guide and another early night is recommended. (BLD)
Day 3 GUESTHOUSE, WINDHOEK
Early morning game drive (+3 hours) inside the park looking for predators as well as plains game and the many bird species found inside this incredible world-renowned park. Your guide will give you a light lunch en-route to Windhoek and go via the craft markets at Okahandja. Arrive in Windhoek later afternoon where you will be dropped off at your accommodation. Overnight tonight in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom. Dinner is at your own expense. (BL)
Day 4 QUIVER TREE FOREST
Pick up time today is from 7h30 and then we start our long journey south, travelling through the thin strip of Kalahari Desert that protrudes onto the eastern side of Namibia. Stopping at small towns along the way including Rehoboth, traditional home of the Baster people, we aim to arrive at the Quiver Tree Forest in the middle afternoon. Located just north of the southern centre of Keetmanshoop, (officially the sunniest town in the world), we make camp and have time to explore the area on foot. Quiver trees are not in fact trees; they are a type of aloe, (Aloe Dichotoma), so called because the branches fork "dictomously". These weird looking plants dot the landscape in this part of the world and are locally common; however they are one of the world's rarest flora species. Overnight camping with meals prepared by your guide on an open fire. (BLD)
Day 5 FISH RIVER CANYON
We leave Keetmanshoop and head further south to Fish River Canyon. We are heading to the main view point where we can see how impressive this canyon actually is. This is an ideal opportunity for photos and to spend some time experiencing this amazing sight. After lunch we then make our way to our campsite for the night which is a few hours drive away but still based on the top of the Fish River Canyon. Overnight camping under the stars with dinner prepared by your guide on an open fire. (BLD)
Day 6 KLEIN AUS VISTA, SOUTHERN NAMIB
It's an early start to make the most of the morning and our visit in to the Canyon. Viewing from the top we can see the river sparkling in the sunlight far below us, and can barely imagine how many millennia it took for the forces of erosion to carve such a magnificent vista. It's possible to make our way into the canyon and to the bottom of this the second largest Canyon in Africa. We have lunch and a dip in the cool waters before making our way out and back to camp. Time to pack up camp and move on to our next destination, the tiny town of Aus. We sleep tonight at Klein Aus Vista, a private reserve, beautifully located in the Aus Mountain Range, (Huib-Hoch-Plateau region). Overnight camping under the stars with dinner prepared by your guide on an open fire. (BLD)
Day 7 KLEIN AUS VISTA, SOUTHERN NAMIB
We are up with the dawn this morning for the short drive to Luderitz, we travel on the main road and keep a sharp look out for the unique Namib wild horses. These horses are the only feral horses in Namibia and have, very unusually, become adapted to an existence with very limited water.
We arrive in Luderitz in time to join an optional extra excursion, a trip on an old wooden sailing ship, "The Sedina". Alternatively you can spend the morning exploring Luderitz town, with its traditional German architecture and later we will take a drive out to Diaz Point to see the bird life, hopefully a few seals and the stone cross replica, originally erected by the Portuguese mariner Bartholomew Diaz.
Lunch today is not included in the programme; this is to allow everybody as much flexibility with their time as possible and to give us the opportunity to sample some of the excellent local cafes. After lunch, we drive out to Kolmanskop, a desert ghost town about 20 km out of Luderitz. It was built in the 1920's during the diamond rush and was abandoned when bigger and better diamonds were found further along the coast.
The area is still abandoned and the desert has encroached over the entire town, giving an eerie feeling and real meaning to the word "ghost". Returning to camp late afternoon we have time to relax before dinner and an early night is recommended. (BD)
N.B: The "Sedina" excursion is subject to availability and, if undertaken, will be for the clients own risk and expense.
Day 8 NAMIB DESERT CAMP, OUTSIDE NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
Turning north, we once again head deep into the ancient southern Namib. The scenery is hard, and sometimes forbidding. The process of erosion in these areas is well advances and we pass time rounded 'koppies' arid terrain and outcrops of tortured rock. Our lunch stop will be near to Maltahohe at a Namib cultural centre so we can stop and learn a little of the culture and lives of the people of this region. We aim to arrive at our camp during the later afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on the mountains to the east. Overnight camping under the stars with dinner prepared by the guide on an open fire. (BLD)
Day 9 NAMIB DESERT CAMP, OUTSIDE NAMIB NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5km through the dunes. The walk is like nothing else, in the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an
ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect. We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon. Overnight camping under the stars with dinner prepared by your guide on an open fire. (BLD)
Day 10 WINDHOEK
After breakfast we begin our journey, over the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek. We will travel over the Naukluft Mountains and also the Khomas Hochland Range, through beautiful mountain passes on our way back to civilization.
We are due back into the city around 16h00 and you will be droppped off at your accommodation on our return. (BL)
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10 Days Cats Culture & Dunes Safari
Rate per person per Safari: N$ 12 990.00
This safari is the perfect combination for those who wish to combine budget and comfort. You'll spend the first 6 nights camping, and the last 4 nights in the comfort of accommodation.
Day 1 OKONJIMA
You will be collected this morning between 08:30 & 09:00. We travel north, stopping at small towns along the way including Okahandja, where we have time to visit Namibia's largest wood carving market. The market is operated on a local co-operative basis and is one of the best places to shop for truly Namibian souvenirs.
Continuing north, passing through farmland, we aim to arrive at Okonjima during the middle afternoon, giving us time to set up our camp and to relax in the shade for a while before heading out on to the property to take part in the afternoon's activities. Okonjima is the home of the Africat Foundation, a specialist conservation concern that centers its operations around the African Big Cats, particularly cheetah. This afternoon you will be taken on a tour during which you will be able to meet, close-up-and-personal, some of the cheetah that are going through the Africat rehabilitation program.
Most of the animals currently living at Okonjima have been rescued from various desperate situations, being orphaned or caught in a trap, and the aim of rehabilitation process is to attempt to re-introduce them into the wild. After our educational tour we will return our campsite and prepare for dinner under the African stars. (LD)
Day 2 EASTERN ETOSHA
An early start and continuing north we pass through some small towns, making short stops for fresh supplies and fuel. Continuing on to our East Etosha, Namutoni region camp we again aim to arrive in time for lunch, giving us time to relax before heading into the park during the cool of the late afternoon for our first game drive. Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 3 OKAUKUEJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
A full day's game driving. We again leave early to enjoy the cool morning air as we game drive our way through Etosha to Halali camp, situated in the middle of the park. Along the way we visit several waterholes and are afforded splendid views of the massive Etosha Pan. The game viewing is usually excellent and we have the chance to tick off a few new species that are not normally seen on the Namutoni side of the park. We stop at Halali for a rest and a leisurely lunch. There is time to visit the Halali waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities before continuing on our way and game driving down to Okaukuejo.
Okaukuejo is famous for its waterhole, which has been described as one of the "best game viewing opportunities in Southern Africa". Situated on the doorstep of our camp, black rhino, elephant, lion and numerous species of antelope are usually seen. Overnight camping with meals prepared by guide. (BLD)
Day 4 OTJIKANDERO HIMBA VILLAGE, KAMANJAB
Leaving Etosha we begin our journey south with a relatively short drive to the small town of Kamanjab where we will make a short stop here before continuing on to find the Himba Tribesmen. This is the only traditionally functioning Himba community outside the far north Kaokoland region of Namibia
These tribes-people have migrated here, lifestyle and customs intact, and are following their traditional way-of-life in their village on a farm. OTJIKANDERO Village is located about 20 km outside Kamanjab, the exact location of the site varies as the Himba occasionally roam to a new location. During the afternoon we will be invited into Oase Village and will meet with the locals. We will have a specialist guide for the time we are there, who will be able to translate for us and will introduce us to this "alternative lifestyle". We will learn about marriage customs, traditional food and the mysteries of the local religion, "Holy Fire". Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 5 BRANDBERG MOUNTAIN
Today we head into one of the most beautiful desert regions in Namibia, Damaraland. We drive south to the capital of this region, the small town of Khorixas, and then take a detour to the west to visit the ancient Bushman rock engravings at Twyfelfontien. At this location we will have a local guide to conduct us on a short guided tour.
From here we head deeper into the desert to Namibia's highest mountain, The Brandberg, (2573 m). Brandberg Mountain is an ancient Bushman spiritual site and tonight we will sleep under the shadow of this giant granite monolith. Overnight camping with dinner prepared on an open fire. (BLD)
Day 6 SWAKOPMUND
Starting early to enjoy the cool of the morning we will hike, "into" the mountain with our guide to see the world famous "White Lady" rock painting. Attributed to the Bushman artists, the white lady panel is believed by some to be in excess of
20 000 years old. Back on the road for more beautiful Damaraland scenery. We make our first stop in the small town of Uis, an old mining town, and one of the best places to buy semi-precious stones, for which Namibia is famous.
Here, rough Amethyst, Tourmaline etc can be found at bargain prices. From here we turn directly west and cross the "gravel plains" on our way to the Atlantic Ocean and the Skeleton Coast. Meeting the ocean at Henties Bay, we first head north along the coast to visit the seal colony at Cape Cross. Here at certain times of the year there can be as many as 100,000 Cape Fur seals in attendance.
The next destination is Swakopmund, following the Skeleton Coast into Namibia's premier seaside town. We aim to arrive in the late afternoon giving us time to explore the town on foot before sunset. Tonight we take the chance to sample one of the excellent restaurants. Your guide will offer to organize a group meal in a local restaurant for this evening. Participation is recommended but by no means required. Dinner this evening in not included in the price of the safari and will be for the client's own account. Overnight in twin share rooms. (BL)
Day 7 WINDHOEK
The drive back to Windhoek today will take about 4 and a half hours. We will only depart after lunch, giving us time to spend the morning relaxing in Swakopmund. Swakopmund is a very pleasant seaside town with lots of shops, a good stretch of beach (although the Atlantic here is quite cold) and an open-air curio market. There is also a very good museum and the Namibian National Marine Aquarium is located in Swakopmund. Alternatively, there are various optional activities that can be arranged. These include quad bike, trips into the desert and over the sand dunes around Swakopmund, sand boarding, skydiving, surfing, scenic flights, bird-watching and many other activities are available. Your tour guide will discuss all the possible options with you before you reach Swakopmund and will offer to make bookings in advance of your arrival. (N.B. All extra activities and excursions in Swakopmund are subject to availability and are made at the clients' own risk and expense).
We head will back to the capital city where you will be dropped off at your accommodation, in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Tonight's dinner is at your own expense. (BL)
Day 8 LODGE, NEAR SESRIEM
Todays departure is at 12noon so you have the morning to relax before being collected from 11h15. Driving via Rehoboth and Naukluft we arrive at our camp late afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk for sunset looking over the Naukluft mountain range. Overnight is based in twin rooms or permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities. Dinner prepared by your guide (D)
Day 9 LODGE, NEAR SESRIEM
We depart at dawn from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. We drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2x4 parking (around 55kms) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours. We can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle back to our vehicle. As we drive back to our accommodation we will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or just wander around the base. We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before arriving back at our lodge late afternoon to watch the sunset over this spectacular desert. Overnight in twin share rooms or permanent tents with en-suite bathrooms. Dinner prepared by your guide. (BLD)
Day 10 WINDHOEK
After a leisurely breakfast we return to Windhoek via Bullsport and Rehoboth. We arrive prior to lunchtime where you will be dropped at your accommodation. Tonight's dinner at own expense (B)
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11 Days Big Game Extravaganza Safari
Rate per person per Safari: N$ 15 990.00
This safari is the perfect combination for those that wish to see as much wildlife as possible. The first 3 nights are spent in accommodation before heading across border into Botswana & Zambia for the Okavango experience.
Day 1 LODGE, OUTSIDE ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We depart from Chameleon Backpackers Lodge, Windhoek 12h00. We stop briefly at Otjiwarongo then arrive at our lodge just before sunset outside the gates of Etosha National Park. Twin share permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities. Dinner is prepared by your guide and an early night is recommended. (D)
Day 2 LODGE, OUTSIDE ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We depart from our lodge at sunrise to be the first at the gate to the park and game drive til mid morning when we will stop for a light breakfast. We visit many waterholes and drive half way across the park in our quest to find the big 4 as well as all the plains game arriving at Halali for a rest during the hottest part of the day. Here your guide will prepare you a delicious lunch whilst you have a dip in the pool or relax by the camp waterhole.
Continuing after lunch you will visit the mighty Etosha Pan and have the experience of walking on the pan to feel the immenseness of this 4500 sq km saltpan (seasonal). We will then continue back to Okaukuejo calling into some well-known waterholes and leave the park prior to sunset. Accommodation is twin share permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities. Dinner is prepared by your guide and another early night is recommended. (BLD)
Day 3 WINDHOEK
Early morning game drive (+ 3 hours) inside the park looking for predators as well as plains game and the many bird species found inside this incredible world renowned park. Your guide will give you a light lunch en-route to Windhoek via the craft markets at Okahandja. Arrive in Windhoek late afternoon for your onward travel arrangements or to join the Sossusvlei Express, which departs at midday tomorrow. You will be dropped at your accommodation in a centrally located guesthouse in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom. Tonight's dinner is at your own expense. (BL)
Day 4 GHANZI, KALAHARI, BOTSWANA
You will be picked up this morning between 07:30 & 08:00. A long drive today, making use of the Trans Kalahari Highway, a relatively new road that provides an invaluable communication link between Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. The road brings you first to the small town of Gobabis, one of the main livestock farming centres of Namibia, and then on to the border with Botswana.
Day 5 OKAVANGO DELTA
An early start and a quick stop in Ghanzi to collect any last minute supplies before continuing west, traversing the linear dunes of the Kalahari and passing through small towns along the way.
A change in vegetation heralds your arrival on the very western edge of one of the natural wonders of the world, the Okavango Delta. Here you'll turn north for some way before again pointing our wheels west as you enter the Delta proper. You'll see your first glimpse of the crystal waters through the lush vegetation and you pitch your tent the banks of a pristine African lagoon.
Day 6 OKAVANGO DELTA
You're in the territory of the River People, so this morning you leave the vehicle behind and travel in a more appropriate fashion, first by motor-boat and then by traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), deep into the Delta.
Mokoro's will be your main form of transport. These amazing traditional craft are perfectly designed for the narrow waterways of the Okavango and allow you to travel further into the Delta than if you were using more modern forms of transport. Mokoros carry three people, two seated passengers and one driver. The driver stands in the rear of the canoe, (a real feat of balance), and uses a long wooden pole to propel and steer the mokoro through the twisting channels. It really is the only way to travel.
Back to camp in the late afternoon for another night by the Okavango waters. (BLD)
Day 7 CAPRIVI, NAMIBIA
Back on the road today, destination Namibia. Passport formalities completed you'll go directly into the Mahango Game Reserve, a small but excellent park right on the edge of the Okavango River. Game driving through Mahango you will have the chance to spot rarely seen Namibian species such as roan the majestic sable antelope.
Camp for tonight is just outside the Game Reserve, and you are again beside the Okavango, but this time the main river, on its journey from the Angolan highlands, through the pan handle to waters end, the delta. Overnight camping with dinner prepared on an open fire. (BLD)
Day 8 CAPRIVI, NAMIBIA
The Caprivi Strip is a long narrow stretch of territory running along Botswana's northern border. It is a landscape of broadleaf forest with many small communities dotted along our route. The locals in this area are the Kavango people and we make a cultural visit to a local community. The people here have taken the initiative to establish a traditional "kraal" which will be opened for you and they will give you a guided tour.
From here it is only a short drive to your camp for tonight, also operated as a community project, located on the banks of the Kwando River in a beautiful setting. There is a craft market nearby where you can shop for truly Namibian souvenirs. (BLD)
Day 9 KASANE, BOTSWANA
After a long transit of the Caprivi region this morning you'll arrive in Namibia's easternmost town, Katima Mulilo. A short break here before crossing back across the border into Botswana. The road will take you directly into the world famous Chobe National Park. Chobe has the world's largest population of African Elephants and the chances of seeing some big game are very good as you transit through the park to the small town of Kasane.
Tonight's camp is in the grounds of a local lodge, right on the banks for the Chobe River.
Time to relax in the afternoon before joining a river boat cruise, back into the park. From the boat you will have the chance to see a huge amount of wild game, both on the river banks and in the waters swirling around you.. Crocodiles and hippos abound in the forbidding Chobe River and on the land side there is often a kaleidoscope of different antelope and species such as elephant, buffalo and even the Big Cats come to the river banks for their sundowner drink. The Chobe River provides a very broad habitat for bird life and it is possible to see many beautiful species of our feathered friends. Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 10 LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
Another border crossing today, driving out of Kasane to Kazangula ferry depot and where you will complete the Botswanan exit formalities. Crossing the Chobe River on the local ferry boat, entering Zambia, and from here it is a short drive to the town of Livingstone. Named after the famous British missionary and explorer Dr. David Livingstone, the town is a bustling African centre. Making camp on the banks of the Zambezi River you'll then have time to explore the town or to visit the mighty Victoria Falls.The views of the waterfall from the Zambian bank are fantastic, there are many small paths and lookout points to explore.
This afternoon your guide will help you organise the many optional activities available in Livingstone. These include white water rafting, bungi jumping, other excursions on the river and scenic flights to mention but a few. Dinner tonight will be in a local restaurant at the your own expense. (BL)
NB: All extra activities are subject to availability and are done at the clients own risk and expense.
Day 11 LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
After breakfast the safari is finished. Your guide will be able to offer advice
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