$10,461 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek
Arrival in Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia's capital city, where you are welcomed and transferred to River Crossing Lodge for your first night. Set on a hillside with commanding views over the surrounding countryside, the lodge offers a relaxed introduction to Namibia after your international flight. Enjoy dinner and settle in ahead of tomorrow's departure into the Kalahari, as this diverse 14-day journey through Namibia and Botswana's finest wilderness areas begins.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- River Crossing Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Windhoek to the Central Kalahari
Windhoek to the Central Kalahari
Depart Windhoek and travel into the Hainaveld and Ghanzi Farms area of the Central Kalahari, a vast semi-desert region renowned for its resilient wildlife and rich San Bushman heritage. On arrival at ATC - Grassland Safari Lodge you begin two nights of full-board plus activities, including opportunities to explore the surrounding farmland by vehicle and encounter the unique flora and fauna adapted to this arid environment. This is a fascinating introduction to the deep knowledge the San people hold of the desert landscape and its resources.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Desert (Kalahari Region, Botswana)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
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Grassland Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Exploring the Central Kalahari
Exploring the Central Kalahari
Spend a full day based at ATC - Grassland Safari Lodge, immersed in the Hainaveld and Ghanzi Farms area of the Central Kalahari. Activities center on cultural encounters with the San people, whose ancient traditions and deep understanding of desert survival offer a fascinating window into one of Africa's oldest cultures. Guided walks and game drives across the open farmland reveal the desert-adapted wildlife of the region, while evenings are spent relaxing at the lodge enjoying full-board meals and included activities.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Desert (Kalahari Region, Botswana)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Walking safaris (with an armed guide)
- Accommodation:
- Grassland Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Kalahari to the Okavango Panhandle
Kalahari to the Okavango Panhandle
Travel north from the Kalahari into the Okavango Panhandle, where the Okavango River fans out into a network of tranquil waterways, reed-lined channels and floodplains. Arrive at Guma Lagoon Camp for a two-night half-board plus stay on the edge of the lagoon. This wetland wilderness is alive with birdlife, hippo, elephant and other wildlife, and the camp is ideally positioned for boat excursions onto the calm waters of the panhandle to explore this unique aquatic ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Panhandle (Botswana)
- Activities:
- Specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Guma Lagoon Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Boating the Okavango Panhandle
Boating the Okavango Panhandle
A full day exploring the Okavango Panhandle from Guma Lagoon Camp, with included boating activities to discover the maze of channels, papyrus reed beds and floodplains that make this one of Africa's most biodiverse wetlands. Keep an eye out for hippo and elephant along the waterways, while the abundant birdlife of the panhandle makes this a rewarding destination for birdwatchers. The half-board plus arrangement includes all meals and activities, allowing for a relaxed pace of exploration on the water.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Panhandle (Botswana)
- Activities:
- Specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Guma Lagoon Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Panhandle to Divundu and Mahango National Park
Panhandle to Divundu and Mahango National Park
Cross into Namibia's Caprivi Strip and settle in at Divava Okavango, overlooking the Okavango River near Divundu, for a two-night full-board plus stay. This area borders Mahango National Park, renowned for its rich wildlife, riverine landscapes and large herds of elephant, buffalo and antelope drawn to the river. Included activities give you the chance to explore this wilderness by vehicle and boat, taking in the dramatic scenery where the Okavango River flows through lush floodplains and woodland.
- Main Destination:
- Mahango Game Reserve (Zambezi Region, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- Divava Okavango Resort & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Exploring Bwabwata National Park
Exploring Bwabwata National Park
Spend a full day exploring Bwabwata National Park in Namibia's Caprivi Strip, a wilderness area celebrated for its riverine landscapes and abundant wildlife, including sizeable herds of elephant, buffalo and antelope. Game drives and boat activities included in your full-board plus stay at Divava Okavango allow you to experience the park's diverse habitats, from dense woodland to open floodplain along the Okavango River, while birdlife remains prolific throughout this water-rich region.
- Main Destination:
- Bwabwata National Park (Zambezi Region, Namibia)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Divava Okavango Resort & Spa
Wildlife in Bwabwata NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Divundu to Rundu
Divundu to Rundu
Travel onward to Rundu, a riverside town on the banks of the Okavango River bordering Angola, for an overnight stop at Hakusembe River Lodge. Set amongst lush gardens on the riverbank, the lodge offers a peaceful half-board plus stay to break the journey between the wetlands of the Caprivi Strip and the dry plains of Etosha National Park that lie ahead. Relax by the river and enjoy the changing scenery as you transition from Namibia's wetland north towards its arid interior.
- Main Destination:
- Rundu (City, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- Hakusembe River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Rundu to Etosha - Onguma Nature Reserve
Rundu to Etosha - Onguma Nature Reserve
Head south to the Onguma Nature Reserve, which borders Etosha National Park along its eastern boundary, for the first of two nights at Onguma Bush Camp. Etosha is renowned for its vast open plains surrounding the shimmering Etosha Pan, where wildlife gathers in great numbers around numerous waterholes. Full-board plus activities include game drives into this exceptional wildlife area, offering excellent opportunities to encounter elephant, lion, giraffe, zebra, rhino and a remarkable variety of antelope and birdlife.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park (Namibia)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Onguma Bush Camp
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Full Day Game Drives in Etosha National Park
Full Day Game Drives in Etosha National Park
A full day of game viewing in and around Etosha National Park, based at Onguma Bush Camp on the reserve bordering the park's eastern side. Etosha's vast shimmering pan and surrounding plains draw large concentrations of wildlife to its many waterholes, creating outstanding game viewing opportunities. Watch for elephant, lion, giraffe, zebra, rhino and a wide variety of antelope and birdlife as you traverse this iconic Namibian wildlife destination on included game drives.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park (Namibia)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Onguma Bush Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Onguma to Etosha South
Onguma to Etosha South
Transfer to the southern side of Etosha National Park, continuing your game viewing along the way and arriving at Etosha Safari Lodge just outside the park's southern boundary for a full-board plus overnight stay. This new vantage point offers different game viewing opportunities as you traverse the plains and waterholes of Etosha South, continuing to seek out the park's exceptional diversity of elephant, lion, giraffe, zebra, rhino and antelope species against the backdrop of the shimmering pan.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park (Namibia)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Etosha to Otjiwa Game Reserve
Etosha to Otjiwa Game Reserve
Depart Etosha and travel south to the Otjiwa Game Reserve for an overnight half-board stay at The Otjiwa Collection - Eagle's Rest Lodge. This private reserve offers a final taste of Namibian wildlife viewing before returning to Windhoek, set among rolling savannah dotted with game. Enjoy an included game drive across the reserve, spotting a variety of antelope and other wildlife species as you wind down this remarkable journey through Namibia and Botswana's wilderness areas.
- Main Destination:
- Otjiwa Game Farm (Namibia)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- The Otjiwa Collection - Eagle's Rest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Otjiwa to Windhoek
Otjiwa to Windhoek
Travel back to Windhoek for your final overnight stay at The Weinberg, a comfortable bed and breakfast hotel in the Namibian capital. Use the afternoon to relax, explore the city's shops and cafes, or reflect on the extraordinary landscapes and wildlife encountered on this journey - from the Kalahari's ancient cultures to the waterways of the Okavango and the game-rich plains of Etosha National Park. This marks the final night before your onward departure.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- The Weinberg
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Departure from Windhoek
Departure from Windhoek
Enjoy a final breakfast in Windhoek before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight, bringing to a close this 14-day journey through the wild heart of Southern Africa. From cultural encounters with the San people in the Central Kalahari to the tranquil waterways of the Okavango Panhandle, the wildlife-rich parks of the Caprivi Strip and the remarkable plains of Etosha National Park, this safari has showcased some of Namibia and Botswana's most diverse and memorable wilderness landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
