Itinerary
- Day 1
Victoria Falls
You'll get picked up at the airport and driven to Victoria Falls Rest Camp where you can settle into your chalet. After you get comfortable, there's time to relax before a 6pm meeting with the crew. Joy, your local representative, will show you the expedition vehicle and walk through what happens tomorrow.
- Day 2
Victoria Falls
Head to Victoria Falls and take in the views from the Zimbabwe rainforest side, which gives you about 70% of the falls' perspective. You'll walk the 2km pathway and check out different viewpoints where you might see unique bird and plant species. The afternoon opens up for optional activities like white water rafting or bungee jumping, or you can just wander craft markets and grab food at cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast eaten at the truck), Lunch (Lunch eaten at the truck), Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Victoria Falls
- Rainforest walk and viewpoints
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- White water rafting
- Bungee jumping
- Gorge swing
- Evening horse riding
Landmarks Victoria Falls - Day 3
Chobe National Park
Early start crossing from Zimbabwe into Botswana to reach Chobe National Park. The park holds around 40,000 to 60,000 elephants plus large buffalo herds. During dry season, thousands line the Chobe River banks. You can do an optional afternoon game drive, or take an evening river cruise instead to catch the sunset and get photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Included Activities
- Evening river cruise
Optional Activities
- Afternoon game drive
Landmarks Chobe National Park 
- Day 4
Caprivi Strip
You'll cross into Namibia heading toward the Caprivi Strip, which locals think of as their version of the Okavango Delta. Five perennial rivers run through the area, attracting elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and buffalo, plus over 660 bird species. Water-based safaris, sunset cruises, and canoeing are all available options for your time there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Optional Activities
- Game viewing by boat
- Sunset cruises
- Canoeing adventures
Landmarks Caprivi Strip - Day 5
Okavango River
This is your free day on the Okavango River with lots of options. Try traditional Mokoro canoe cruises for a close perspective on hippos, or do game walks and game drives with specialist guides. The camp has a floating swimming pool right in the river, and accommodation upgrades like treehouses and bush huts are available if you want something different.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck)
Optional Activities
- Mokoro cruise - 2.5hrs (US$17)
- Mokoro cruise - half day (US$36)
- Mahango game drive (US$34)
- Boat cruise drive (US$16)
- Guided walk drive (US$16)
- Full day Delta experience - morning Mokoro, lunch, afternoon game drive (US$67)
Landmarks Okavango River - Day 6
Caprivi Strip to Rundu
Travel to Rundu, a busy African town in the northwest, and stock up on supplies and provisions. There's an optional visit to Mbunza Living Museum where you can learn about traditional culture, crafts, and bushcraft methods. Later, join an evening cruise along the Kavango floodplain to watch the sunset, spot wildlife, and see hippos. Group dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Okavango river sunset cruise
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Mbunza Living Museum visit
Landmarks Mbunza Living Museum Kavango River - Day 7
Rundu to Etosha National Park
Head west to Etosha National Park for a different kind of game watching. You'll arrive in the afternoon and take your first game drive. As evening comes, you'll watch at a floodlit waterhole where animals gather to drink at dusk, which creates great viewing opportunities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Included Activities
- First game drive
- Floodlit waterhole viewing
Landmarks Etosha National Park 
- Day 8
Etosha National Park
Spend a full day at Etosha, one of Africa's top wildlife reserves covering 8,600 square miles with a massive salt pan visible from space. The park has 4 of the 'Big Five' (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard) plus 114 animal species and over 300 bird species. You'll do a game drive from the truck with stops at watering holes where herds congregate, especially during dry season.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Included Activities
- Full day game drive in Etosha National Park
- Watering hole viewing
Landmarks Etosha National Park Etosha Salt Pan - Day 9
Etosha to Ozohere Camp
Continue your game drive through Etosha until you reach the park gate, then travel through Namibian desert to Ozohere Camp, a small family-run place that supports the local Himba people and their school. You'll have the chance to meet local tribe members and learn about their culture, traditions, and how they live off the land.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive to park gate
Optional Activities
- Meet local Himba tribe members and learn about their culture
Landmarks Etosha National Park - Day 10
Namibian Desert to Swakopmund
Journey to the coast and reach Cape Cross Seal Reserve, one of the world's biggest seal colonies. Walk along the extensive pathway to see cape fur seals and read information points about their lives. You'll also see a replica of Diego Cao's cross from his 1486 landing here. From there, head south along the Skeleton Coast to Swakopmund with a group dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Cape Cross Seal Colony visit and walkway
- Group dinner
Landmarks Cape Cross Seal Reserve Skeleton Coast - Day 11
Swakopmund
You have a free day at this coastal town, which feels completely different from the wildlife areas. Take a catamaran to spot dolphins, flamingos, and whales from Walvis Bay, or kayak with seals at Pelican Point. If you're interested, try sand boarding, fat biking, 4x4 trips, or quad biking in the dunes. Otherwise, just check out cafes, art galleries, and museums in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the accommodation)
Optional Activities
- Dolphin Cruise (US$65)
- Catamaran cruise to spot dolphins, flamingos, and whales from Walvis Bay
- Kayak with seals at Pelican Point
- Sand boarding - Lying Down / Standing Up, from US$45
- Fat biking
- 4x4 dune expeditions
- Quadbiking - 2hrs (US$55)
- Tandem Skydive (US$220)
- Paragliding (US$115)
- Explore town cafes, art galleries, and museums
Landmarks Walvis Bay Pelican Point - Day 12
Swakopmund to Namib Desert
Drive through stark, remote desert landscape to a desert campsite. You'll head into the Namib Desert with an expert guide learning about the 'Little 5' creatures and how they adapt to desert life. You'll discover wildlife like the beetle that does a headstand each morning to collect fog on its back, which is pretty unique.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Included Activities
- Bushman's guided desert walk
Landmarks Namib Desert - Day 13
Namib Desert to Namib-Naukluft National Park
Go deeper into Namib-Naukluft National Park where the world's highest sand dunes exist. See the white salt pans at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei with their black, lifeless trees that are hundreds of years old. Do a jeep safari and camp inside the park to take in the dark skies and potentially spot shooting stars at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Included Activities
- Namib-Naukluft National Park entry
- Sossusvlei visit
- Deadvlei visit
- Jeep safari
Landmarks Namib-Naukluft National Park Sossusvlei Deadvlei Dune 45 - Day 14
Namib-Naukluft National Park to Windhoek
You'll climb the massive dunes at Sossusvlei early for views of endless sand stretching toward the Atlantic Ocean about 50 miles away. Slide back down the dunes before breakfast. Then make your final journey to Windhoek, Namibia's capital, where you'll celebrate the two-week adventure with a group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Sossusvlei dune climb
- Final group dinner
Landmarks Sossusvlei - Day 15
Windhoek
This morning you'll have breakfast before heading out. Your airport transfer to Windhoek International Airport is included, so you can leave at a time that works for you. If you want to extend your stay, your accommodation can arrange additional nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the accommodation)
Landmarks Windhoek International Airport
