Day 1
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.
Day 2
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 Mudumu National Park. This is the closest water available to the Caprivi National Park so at times can be one of the best places to see vast herds of elephants and other game.
Day 3-4
Caprivi to Okavango Delta, Botswana.
We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta. From here, 4x4 vehicles and motorboats transfer us to the Camp (1.5 hours), where we spend the night. The next 2 days are spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation by 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 5-6
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, overlooking 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 sun sets. [BLD]
Day 7-9
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 a game drive at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in the swimming pool or from sunset till late into the night, the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole. [BLD, BLD, BLD]
Day 10
Petrified Forest, Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain, 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. 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 11
Desert Elephants and Brandberg (White Lady), Namibia.
After an early breakfast we set off on foot in search of Desert Elephants. With the help of the local Damara people we have a good chance of finding them as they have extensive knowledge of their movements. Later the same day we walk and visit the famous ?White Lady? rock painting in Brandberg. [BLD]
Day 12
Cape Cross Seal Colony and Skeleton Coast, Namibia.
We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Skeleton 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 13
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 14
Namib Naukluft National Park and Kuiseb Canyon to Sesriem, Namibia.
Today is spent exploring the barren, arid, and sometimes rocky landscape of the Namib Naukluft National park. Once we reach Sesriem we camp in wide-open space under the countless stars. [BLD]
Day 15
Sesriem & Sossusvlei, Namibia.
We visit the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. At sunrise these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of over 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck there may even be water in the vlei (lake). [BLD]
Day 16
Fish River Canyon and Hobas, Namibia.
After a long drive we arrive at the Fish River Canyon and set up camp at Hobas. Later in the evening we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the Canyon. [BLD]
Day 17
The Orange River, Namibia.
We leave Hobas in the morning for Ai-Ais Hot Springs where we go for a swim and have lunch before departing for our camp on the banks of the Orange River, which makes up the South African-Namibian boundary. Here you can relax in the water that has supplied the region with its famous diamonds. [BLD]
Day 18
Canoeing on the Orange River, Namibia.
The only traveling today is done in a canoe. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream - mind the rapids though! [BLD]
Day 19
West Coast of South Africa and the Namaqualand Flowers, South Africa.
We cross the border into South Africa and make our way down the coast.
