Falls to Namibia

If Namibia is 'Africa for beginners', as is often said, what a wonderful place to start.
Introduction

Namibia, wedged between the dusty plains of the Kalahari Desert and the chilly Atlantic Ocean, is a country of striking natural beauty. The vast shifting sand sea of the ancient Namib Desert and the iconic apricot colored dunes of Namib-Naukluft National Park stand in stark contrast to the blackened trees of the surreal Petrified Forest. It's an enchanting destination that won't fail to impress.

Duration
10 Days
Starting At
$1025 per person
Style
Camping | Escorted
Departures
July 2018 - December 2019
The Journey
Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Windhoek
Roundtrip Flights From U.S. Included
No
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Tour Highlights

What's Included

Not Included

Tour Highlights

  • Zimbabwe: UNESCO Listed Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world.
  • Botswana: Chobe National Park, famous for its herds of elephants. Okavango Delta. Ghanzi (home to the San Bushmen).
  • Namibia: Windhoek – quaint capital city

What's Included

  • Arrival transfer from Vic Falls Airport on day 1
  • 1st night permanent dome tents at Shearwater Explorers Village and 8 nights camping
  • 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
  • All camping fees and appropriate equipment
  • A fully equipped overland truck for transportation and game drives
  • Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, cook)
  • All camping fees and appropriate equipment
  • Park Entry and Game drive Chobe NP. Park Entry – Victoria Falls NP
  • 2 day/1 night Okavango Delta Excursion (camping)
  • All road taxes and tolls

Not Included

  • International flights and visas
  • Sleeping bag – please bring your own
  • Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
  • Optional activities

The Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

Days 3-4

Day 5

Days 6-7

Days 8-9

Day 10

Day 1

Victoria Falls

Saturday. Welcome to Victoria Falls! We’ll be there to collect you at Victoria Falls Airport and transfer you to our campsite. Today there will be a pre departure meeting at 17.00 when you will be your fellow travellers and tour leader.

Overnight: Victoria Falls

Day 2

Victoria Falls

Today is spent at leisure enjoying the plethora of activities available from white water rafting, horse back safaris, gorge swings to boat cruises.

Overnight: Victoria Falls

Days 3-4

Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls – Chobe – Kasane (Botswana). Today we enter Botswana and reach Kasane. After lunch we depart for our Chobe National Park Overnight Mobile excursion – an overnight experience in the wilds of the Chobe National Park – one of Botswana’s premier game parks, renowned for its large elephant herds. Spend the afternoon in search of wildlife while we game drive to our camp within the park where we spend the evening surrounded by the night-time noises of the local wildlife. After our night in the bush, we head out early to continue our search for wildlife, before packing up the camp and heading back to Kasane.

Overnight: Chobe (1), Kasane (1) | Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 2, Dinner x 2

Day 5

Maun

Kasane – Maun. Heading out early, we cross the western end of the Chobe National Park area along the main route in a south-westerly direction to the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta and our destination, Maun. Maun is the starting point for travel into the Delta.

Overnight: Maun | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 6-7

Okavango Delta

Maun – Okavango Delta – Maun. On day 6 we take the included overnight excursion into the Delta. After an early rise, we pack our expedition vehicle and from Maun we drive north for a couple of hours to reach the mokoro poler’s station. The Delta region is studded with many local villages where many families live in a traditional way. Some of the villages are very remote and can only be reached by the traditional mode of transport – the Mokoro. Mokoros are dugout canoes manoeuvred through the waterways by local guides who “pole” them through the reeds. At the Mokoro station, we meet our ‘Polers’ and pack our supplies before heading out into the waterways. After a couple of hours along the waterways, we arrive at our mobile tented camp situated in the heart of the Okavango.

On arrival you will meet the local staff who will be your host during your stay. A brief introduction to the camp will show you your dome tent with twin beds and a bush en-suite bathroom – long drop toilet and a bucket shower. Relax in the tent with a cold drink or take a paddle in the Delta in a canoe. The activities at the camp include Mokoro trails and guided walking.

The following morning affords us a final opportunity for a game walk before packing up and setting off back to Maun. After our Mokoro ride and vehicle transfer, we arrive back around lunch time and have the chance to complete our picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional scenic flight over The Delta (dependent on weather conditions & availability).

Overnight: Okavango Delta  |  Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 2, Dinner x 2

Days 8-9

Ghanzi & Windhoek

Maun – Ghanzi – Windhoek (Namibia). On day 8 we head towards the small village of Ghanzi which will be our last night in Botswana. Ghanzi is home to the San / Bushman and you can learn more about them by partaking in the Bushman experience offered by the campsite.

On day 9 our drive will take us through small rural towns and scenic landscapes. Nestled between the hills, Windhoek is a rather small capital city but has many places of historical interest. This afternoon is spent at your leisure with time to visit the local museum or haggling at the street side markets. There are also many shops for those in need of a bit of retail therapy.

Overnight: Ghanzi (1), Windhoek(1)  |  Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 2, Dinner x 1

Day 10

Windhoek

Monday. This morning your tour ends after breakfast.

Breakfast

This trip has a local payment. It is this payment which covers entrance fees, camping fees and meals as detailed for this itinerary. The local payment is in addition to the prices specified and is to be paid directly to the tour leader on Day 1 of the trip. The payment should be made in cash, in the currency specified.

2018 – $390
2019 – Local payment subject to change.

Please note that due to exchange rate fluctuations, as well as potential changes to park entrance fees, the local payment amount may be subject to change. We will however inform you of any such changes as soon as we are aware of them.

Know Before You Go

The Fine Print

All prices are per person based on double occupancy.

Prices are correct at time of publication; however, as airfares continually fluctuate and classes of service may have limited capacity, prices and availability will change accordingly.

Deposit due upon booking. Reservations accepted until sold out.

Deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure with some exceptions where payment is due earlier. Payment plans available.

Passport must be valid 6 months beyond travel dates. Visa requirements vary dependent upon your nationality, the countries you are visiting, whether you require a single or a multi entry visa and the duration of your stay. Some visas can be obtained upon arrival at the airport, others must be procured in advance, and embassy’s can often take several weeks to process them, so it is important that you start thinking about obtaining your visa at the time of booking. For more information about visa requirements, visit the US Department of State.

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