Itinerary
- Day 1
Windhoek
You'll arrive in Windhoek and get transferred to your hotel. Take the day to rest and get your bearings, then at 6 PM there's a pre-trip meeting where you'll meet the crew and see the overland expedition vehicle that'll be your home for the next two weeks.
- Day 2
Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft National Park
After breakfast, you'll drive south through desert and mountain scenery heading to Namib-Naukluft National Park. The camp for tonight sits near the Sossusvlei dunes, which include some of the world's tallest sand dunes and one of the largest salt pans around.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the accommodation), Lunch (Lunch eaten at the truck), Dinner (Dinner eaten at the truck)
Included Activities
- Drive through Namib Desert and mountain scenery
- Camp in Namib-Naukluft National Park near Sossusvlei dunes
Landmarks/POIs Namib-Naukluft National Park Sossusvlei 
- Day 3
Sossusvlei
This morning you'll climb the massive sand dunes at Sossusvlei. Kids can race to the top for views of endless sand stretching toward the Atlantic about 50 miles away, then slide back down. Breakfast and lunch happen at the truck, and there's a group meal in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast eaten at the truck), Lunch (Lunch eaten at the truck), Dinner (Group meal included this evening)
Included Activities
- Climb sand dunes at Sossusvlei
- Group meal in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Sossusvlei - Day 4
Namib Desert to Swakopmund
With a guide, you'll explore the Namib Desert to spot wildlife from the Big 5 to the Little 5, learning about things like beetles that do headstands to collect fog. Later you'll drive northwest to the Atlantic coast and Swakopmund, settling in for a group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Group dinner out in the evening)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Namib Desert wildlife
- Group dinner out in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Namib Desert - Day 5
Swakopmund
You've got the full day free in Swakopmund. There are tons of optional activities available like catamaran cruises to see dolphins and whales, kayaking with seals, sandboarding, fat biking, or 4x4 adventures. If you prefer something quieter, you can hit up cafes, art galleries, and museums.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the accommodation)
Optional Activities
- Catamaran cruise to spot dolphins, flamingos, and whales near Walvis Bay
- Kayak alongside seals at Pelican Point
- Sandboarding in the dunes
- Fat biking
- 4x4 and quad biking adventures in the dunes
- Explore cafes, art galleries, and museums
Landmarks/POIs Walvis Bay Pelican Point - Day 6
Swakopmund
Another free day in Swakopmund where you can do whatever you'd like. The town has plenty of optional activities on offer, all at your own expense.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the accommodation)
Optional Activities
- Optional activities of choice (Mokoro cruises, game walks, game drives, sandboarding, fat biking, 4x4 adventures, catamaran cruises, kayaking, shopping, cafes, galleries, museums)
- Day 7
Swakopmund to Skeleton Coast and Ozohere Campsite
You'll leave Swakopmund and head north along the Skeleton Coast to Cape Cross, a nature reserve home to one of the largest Cape fur seal colonies. You'll watch the seals from a safe walkway and see a replica of Diego Cao's historic cross. From there it's inland to a small family-run camp in the desert that supports the local Himba community.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Included Activities
- Visit Cape Cross seal colony
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to meet local Himba tribe members and learn about their culture and traditions
Landmarks/POIs Cape Cross Skeleton Coast 
- Day 8
Namibian Desert to Etosha National Park
The group travels north to Etosha National Park's southern entrance, arriving in the afternoon. By evening you'll go on your first game drive, watching wildlife come to a nearby floodlit waterhole.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Etosha National Park
- Wildlife viewing at floodlit waterhole
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park 
- Day 9
Etosha National Park
You'll spend the day on safari in Etosha, a massive wildlife reserve covering 8,600 square miles. Look for the Big Five (four of them live here: elephants, rhinos, lions, and leopards), plus giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 300 bird species. During dry season, May to October, animals gather in huge numbers around the watering holes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Included Activities
- Game drives throughout Etosha National Park
- Wildlife viewing at watering holes
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park - Day 10
Etosha to Rundu and Okavango River
After breakfast you'll head north toward the remote northwest and the Okavango River at the Angola border. Stop in Rundu to pick up supplies, then settle at your camp. Later you'll take a cruise on the Kavango floodplain to watch the sunset and see local birds and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Group dinner included)
Included Activities
- Cruise along Kavango floodplain at sunset
Landmarks/POIs Okavango River Kavango floodplain - Day 11
Rundu to Caprivi Strip and Okavango Delta
There's an optional morning visit to the Mbunza Living Museum to learn about traditional fishing, agriculture, cooking, and basket weaving of the local Kavango people. Then you'll travel to the Caprivi Strip, which has five perennial rivers and tons of wildlife like elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and buffalo. Over 660 bird species have been recorded here, making it exceptional for birdwatching.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Optional Activities
- Mbunza Living Museum visit with demonstrations of fishing, agriculture, cooking, fire-making, basket weaving, bushwalks, and specialized skills like blacksmithing and pottery
Landmarks/POIs Okavango Delta Caprivi Strip 
- Day 12
Okavango River
You have the full day free on the Okavango River to do as you like. There are plenty of optional water-based activities available, and you can soak in the tranquility of one of the world's largest inland waterways.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Dinner at the truck)
Optional Activities
- Mokoro cruise in traditional dugout canoes with local poler guides
- Game walks with expert guides
- Game drives with expert guides
- Close encounters with elephants, crocodiles, and hippos
Landmarks/POIs Okavango Delta - Day 13
Chobe River
You'll cross the border into Botswana and head to Kasane along the Chobe River. During dry season, thousands of elephants, estimated between 40,000 to 60,000, line the riverbanks and cross near the campsite for some unforgettable close encounters. An evening river cruise offers great photo opportunities as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck)
Included Activities
- Evening river cruise on Chobe River
Landmarks/POIs Chobe River Chobe National Park - Day 14
Victoria Falls
There's an optional early morning game drive into Chobe National Park (not included). Then you'll cross into Zimbabwe and travel to Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders. Known as 'The Smoke that Thunders,' it has the largest single curtain of falling water in the world with 70 percent of views visible from the Zimbabwe rainforest. The surrounding rainforest is home to unique endemic species that birdwatchers and botanists will appreciate.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck), Lunch (Lunch at the truck), Dinner (Group dinner included)
Included Activities
- Visit Victoria Falls
- Group dinner included
Optional Activities
- Final game drive into Chobe National Park
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls 
- Day 15
Victoria Falls
Spend the day exploring Victoria Falls on your own before your departure flight. You can do optional adventure activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, gorge swinging, and horseback riding, or take it easy visiting craft markets and coffee shops. Airport transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport is included, and you can add extra nights if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the truck)
Optional Activities
- White-water rafting
- Bungee jumping
- Gorge swinging
- Evening horseback riding
- Visit local craft markets
- Visit coffee shops
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls
