Windhoek - Hikes in the giant dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert - Wild camping in the desert and reserves - Optional activities in Swakopmund - Cape Cross Seal Colony - Rock engravings in Twyfelfontein - Game drives &night observation of animals at waterholes in Etosha National Park - Popa Falls and the Caprivi Strip - Game drives in open 4x4 vehicle in Moremi Wildlife Reserve/Okavango Delta - Game viewing sunset cruise on the Chobe River - 2 nights in Victoria Falls

TOUR CODE: WGT  

DAY 1: WINDHOEK
The day is spent at leisure. We meet our guide at the reception of the hotel for a briefing at +-18h00 (Dinner own arrangements). Hotel Safari (or similar). (Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis).

DAY 2/3: SESRIEM/SOSSUSVLE/NAMIB DESERT
We go south to our camp on the edge of the Namib Desert. Enjoy sunset in the dunes surrounding our camp. Early departure for Sossusvlei, stop in the dune belt to enjoy the changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes. 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. We enjoy an afternoon hike in the Sesriem Canyon. (All meals).

DAY 4: MOON VALLEY/WELWITSCHIA AREA
We travel north to the coast at Walvis Bay where thousands of flamingos feed, stopping to view the unusual pre-historic Welwitschia plant, a dwarf tree. Its lifespan is estimated at more than 1,000 years. Our exclusive camp in the desert under the bright stars of the southern hemisphere will create a lasting impression. (All meals)

DAY 5: SWAKOPMUND
We arrive in Swakopmund early to explore the town at leisure. Numerous optional excursions are available including sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving, kayaking or scenic flights over the vast Namib Desert (own expense). Dinner is enjoyed at a local restaurant (own expense). Swakopmund bungalows (or similar). (Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis).

DAY 6: CAPE CROSS SEAL COLONY – TWYFELFONTEIN/ DAMARALAND
Driving along the coast we visit the large colony of Cape fur seals (about 50 000)at Cape Cross. We visit the Twyfelfontein area for walks to the bushmen paintings/rock engravings as well as the Organ Pipes. (All meals).

DAY 7/8/9: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
This Park is one of the most important game sanctuaries in Africa, with thousands of wild animals. Floodlit waterholes at Okaukuejo & Namutoni campsites attract a multitude of animals throughout the evening, providing us with many amazing wildlife sightings. We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives. (All meals).

DAY 10: POPA FALLS – CAPRIVI
The Caprivi is a pan-handle that reaches into central Africa from the north-eastern corner of Namibia. It shares borders with Angola, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Camp on the banks of the Okavango River. (All meals).

DAY 11: MAUN
Travelling the pan-handle we arrive at the “gateway” to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Wildlife Reserve - Maun. Evenings spent relaxing round the campfire, preparing for our 4x4 trip into Moremi the following morning. (All meals).

DAY 12/13: MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE (OKAVANGO DELTA)
Moremi is a beautiful wilderness, with rich vegetation, palm trees, teeming with birdlife and a vast population of wild animals. We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives exploring the reserve in our open 4x4 safari vehicle. (All meals).

DAY 14: MAUN
An early morning game drive is enjoyed as we leave Moremi, returning to Maun in time for lunch and an optional scenic flight (own expense)over the Okavango Delta. (All meals).

DAY 15/16: CHOBE RIVER -KASANE
Camp is set up on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. We enjoy a game viewing sunset cruise on the Chobe River.Optional morning game drive in Chobe National Park (own expense). (All meals).

The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

OUR GRADING: - Participation Safari

Important: This safari is recommended for healthy, active participants looking for an adventurous holiday.

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO EXTEND BY 3 DAYS TO END IN JOHANNESBURG AT A COST OF NZD225 PP

DAY 1 AT LEISURE IN WDH.

LOCAL PAYMENT: NOT APPLICABLE

TRANSFERS: TRANSFERS IN WINDHOEK AND VICTORIA FALLS MAY BE PRE-BOOKED.

START: THE HOTEL SAFARI, WINDHOEK AT 18H00 ON DAY 1.

END: VICTORIA FALLS AFTER BREAKFAST.

GROUP SIZE: 4 - 16 PASSENGERS. DEPARTURE GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 4 PASSENGERS.

SLEEPING BAG HIRE: MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.

AS A GUIDELINE - THIS SAFARI IS RECOMMENDED FOR HEALTHY AND ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE HOLIDAY.