Itinerary
- Day 1
Windhoek to Sossusvlei
Your driver guide picks you up at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek and drives you 4 hours to Sossusvlei in Namib Naukluft National Park. There's a photo stop halfway through the drive to break things up. Once you arrive at the lodge, you'll settle in and have dinner there.
- Start point
- Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia)
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up at Hosea Kutako International Airport
Landmarks Namib Naukluft National Park Hosea Kutako International Airport - Day 2
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
You'll start before sunrise with tea or coffee and head out to Sossusvlei to check out the red dunes of the Namib Desert. Throughout the morning and afternoon, you visit Dune 45, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy dune, and Deadvlei. After that, you drive to Swakopmund for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swakopmund Sands Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sossusvlei dunes (Dune 45, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy dune, Deadvlei)
Landmarks Sossusvlei Dune 45 Deadvlei Namib Desert - Day 3
Swakopmund
This morning you join the Living Desert Experience where local experts teach you about the desert's flora and fauna. In the afternoon, you have time to walk around Swakopmund on your own or pick from activities like catamaran charters, horse riding, or a Pelican Point kayak tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swakopmund Sands Hotel)
Included Activities
- Living Desert Experience with local experts
Optional Activities
- Catamaran Charters
- Horse Riding
- Pelican Point Kayak Tour
- Self-guided city exploration
Landmarks Namib Desert - Day 4
Swakopmund to Skeleton Coast to Brandberg
You travel north to Skeleton Coast and see whale bones, seal skeletons, and shipwrecks along the dramatic coastline. Later, you continue through Brandberg Mountain, Namibia's highest peak, and spot Spitzkoppe in the distance. Watch for desert-adapted wildlife including elephants, rhinos, lions, and giraffes. By evening, you'll have a sundowner drink at the lodge while taking in the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Brandberg White Lady Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Skeleton Coast
- Drive through Brandberg Mountain area
Landmarks Skeleton Coast Brandberg Mountain Spitzkoppe - Day 5
Brandberg to Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park
You head north to Twyfelfontein, one of Africa's largest rock art sites, and walk through the rock engravings, Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain, and Petrified Forest. From there, you continue to Etosha National Park, a major wildlife destination in southern Africa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Twyfelfontein Rock Engraving
- Visit Organ Pipes
- Visit Burnt Mountain
- Visit Petrified Forest
Landmarks Twyfelfontein Organ Pipes Burnt Mountain Petrified Forest Etosha National Park - Day 6
Etosha National Park - Game Drive
A guided game drive takes you through the southwestern side of Etosha National Park. You spend time at the park's waterholes where animals gather to drink, particularly during the dry season. This day offers excellent opportunities to spot diverse wildlife throughout the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Etosha National Park (southwestern side)
Landmarks Etosha National Park - Day 7
Etosha National Park - Eastern Boundary
You drive through Etosha toward the eastern boundary and stop at Halali Camp for lunch and rest. After that, you explore the vast Etosha East plain, which is dominated by the 5,000-square-kilometer Etosha Salt Pan. You'll look for flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills, and various bird species alongside other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mushara Lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive through Etosha National Park to eastern boundary
- Lunch stop at Halali Camp
Landmarks Etosha National Park Etosha Salt Pan Halali Camp - Day 8
Etosha to Caprivi (Divundu)
Following a morning game drive, you head to Caprivi, a region with lush vegetation and wide rivers that feels completely different from Etosha. You settle into your lodge in Divundu, a small village in Caprivi. Watch for elephants, buffalos, and other animals drinking on the riverbanks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mahangu Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Etosha National Park
Landmarks Caprivi Strip Divundu - Day 9
Caprivi - Mahango and Bwabwata National Parks
After breakfast you start with a game drive in Mahango and Bwabwata National Parks, known for huge herds of buffalos and hippos. You return to the lodge for lunch at noon. At dusk, you enjoy a dinner cruise on the Okavango River where wild animals drink from the river while you dine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner cruise on the Okavango River)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mahangu Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Mahango National Park
- Game drive in Bwabwata National Park
- Dinner cruise on Okavango River
Landmarks Mahango National Park Bwabwata National Park Okavango River - Day 10
Caprivi Strip - Kwando River
In the morning you drive east approximately 200 km along the Caprivi Strip to reach a lodge near the Kwando River. In the afternoon, a boat cruise on the Kwando River lets you search for wild dogs, impalas, sable antelope, tssesebe, giraffes, hippos, and other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Namushasha River Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise on Kwando River
Landmarks Kwando River Caprivi Strip - Day 11
Namibia to Chobe National Park, Botswana
You cross the Ngoma Gate into Botswana at one of the best spots overlooking the Chobe River floodplain. Then you drive approximately 60 km more to Chobe National Park. After a brief rest at the lodge or a stroll to enjoy the Chobe River views, you join a game drive organized by the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Chobe Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Chobe National Park
Landmarks Ngoma Gate Chobe River Chobe National Park - Day 12
Chobe National Park - Full Day Exploration
You spend a full day exploring Chobe National Park by both car and boat with lodge-arranged guides. Chobe is known for its spectacular elephant herds, with more than 50,000 estimated in the park. You'll look for buffalos, wild dogs, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and bushbucks throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Chobe Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Full day exploration of Chobe National Park by car and boat
Landmarks Chobe National Park - Day 13
Chobe to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
You cross the border into Zimbabwe and drive approximately 70 km to Victoria Falls, one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls. Along the way you stop at the Big Tree for photos. Your guide leads you on a rainforest hike while explaining the falls and local history. You return to the lodge for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (A'Zambezi River Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided hike through rainforest to Victoria Falls
- Photo stop at Big Tree
Landmarks Victoria Falls Big Tree - Day 14
Victoria Falls
Your 2-week tour of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe ends today. You'll have breakfast before your departure. The airport drop-off service isn't included in the tour price, but you can book it through the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport drop-off service (available for additional cost through lodge)
