NAMIBIA - BOTSWANA - ZIMBABWE


10 Days / 9 Nights - Etosha, Delta & Victoria Falls Safari

TOUR SUMMARY:

ITINERARY:

Day 1:
Windhoek, Namibia
On arrival at the Windhoek International Airport you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to Namibia’s capital city, Windhoek.

Windhoek is often described as a city with a “continental” atmosphere due to its architecture (historical buildings dating back to the German colonial rule), cuisine, culture, dress and educational institutions.
Windhoek portrays the colour, sounds and tempo of a modern African city with its displays of African drums and woodcarvings on the pavements, which contrast with the elegant shops offering sophisticated Swakara garments and Namibian gemstones. Sidewalk cafes offering Namibian style breakfasts (Frühschoppen) which can be enjoyed with a glass of sparkling wine or locally brewed draught beer. In addition to steak houses and coffee bars serving snacks, the city has a wide range of a la carte restaurants offering German, French, Taiwanese, Portuguese, Italian, African and Chinese cuisine.

Accommodation: Pension Moni
At Pension Moni you will find tranquillity in the heart of the city. Literally a stone’s throw away from banking, shopping and entertainment facilities your stay with us will be convenient and carefree. International hospitality, a wonderful pool and comfortably equipped double rooms guarantee your relaxation.

Day 2
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Your adventure starts when you depart Windhoek in a northerly direction passing through the small town of Okahandja and includes an optional excursion to the local wood carvers market. Okahandja is one of Namibia’s oldest established settlements and is the administrative centre of the Herero-speaking people. Numerous of the former Herero leaders are buried here and an annual procession through the town to the Herero graves commemorate those who died during the wars against the Nama’s and Germans. Continue north to the town of Otjiwarongo which provides a convenient stop over. As with most towns in central Namibia the name Otjiwarongo originates from the Herero language, which translated means “place of the fat cattle” or “beautiful place”. Given the central role that cattle play in the Herero culture, both meanings are appropriate. Continue via Outjo and enter into Etosha National Park through the Anderson Gate.

The late afternoon is spent conducting game drives to the numerous waterholes in the Okaukuejo area. Returning to the camp before sunset. The camp and dinner is prepared by the guide with group assistance and the evening will be spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole by the camp.

Camping: Etosha National Park - Okaukuejo Rest Camp
Okaukuejo is the main administrative camp of the Etosha National Park, and was officially opened for visitors in 1957. Facilities at the rest camp include a restaurant, shop, post office, swimming pool and filling station. Okaukuejo is also home to the Ecological Institute, which is responsible for the research and management of the park. The Okaukuejo waterhole is probably one of the most renowned waterholes in the park. The presence of game is seasonal but winter offers game enthusiasts a unique experience as the illuminated waterhole is situated next to the camp. Common sightings include large herds of elephant, black rhino, lion, cheetah, brown hyena, Burchells and Hartman’s Mountain Zebra, Gnu and numerous antelope species.

Day 3
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Continue with a full day of game drives through the Etosha National Park visiting the numerous waterholes on route and the edge of the majestic Etosha Pan.
The camp and dinner is prepared by the guide with group assistance and the evening will be spent around the campfire or at the floodlit game viewing waterhole by the camp.

Camping: Etosha National Park - Namutoni Rest Camp
The first fort, a six roomed building was erected during 1902. In 1904, however it was totally destroyed by Owambo raiders. In 1906 it was rebuilt and considerably enlarged and the fort never again came under attack. From 1910 onwards it served periodically as a police post but eventually fell into disuse. It was however rebuilt in 1956 according to its original design and opened in 1958 as a tourist camp.

Day 4
Bushmanland, Namibia
After an early morning game drive, return to camp for breakfast, we departure and travel via lake Otjikoto and Hoba Meteorite to Grootfontein for fresh supplies, before continuing on to the Otjozondjupa Region. This seldom-visited corner of Namibia is home to the ancient culture of the San (Bushmen) people.

Various San cultures live in many settlements and small towns in an area that was formerly known as Bushmanland. The San are the earliest inhabitants of Namibia. While many now live a settled existence in villages, a few continue to practice traditional livelihood activities. Although the San culture is vanishing fast, it is hoped that tourism may provide the incentive to retain important traditions, so that the people's great love for stories and songs will survive as a record of this ancient culture.

We arrive mid afternoon and walk with a (Bushman) San tracker to collect bush foods.  The camp and dinner is prepared by the guide with group assistance and this evening we join the local community around the campfire for singing and dancing.
Camping: Omatako Valley Campsite

Day 5
Okavango Delta, Botswana
This morning will be a very early start to travel via Tsumkwe and into the Kalahari Desert, Botswana. The sandy track takes us through the heart of the Kalahari to the edge of the Okavango Delta Pan Handle where the jewel of the Kalahari awaits us at the end of the day.  The camp and dinner is prepared by the guide with group assistance and the evening will be spent around the campfire. 

The Okavango Delta Panhandle - The Okavango River rises in the highlands of Angola and flows southeast into the north-western side of Botswana; this side of the Delta is known as the Panhandle; here the characteristics of the river changes, as the fast following river washes over the sands of the Kalahari it gradually spreads out into a delta formation covering over 15,000km² with a lush water wilderness of papyrus swamps, shallow reed-beds and floodplains, dotted with islands and laced with a network of channels.

The Panhandle is regarded as fishing destination, as the tiger-fishing here is particularly good. Bird watching in this area is also first-class, with rarities like skimmers, as well as a host of egrets, storks, kingfishers and warblers. The camps in the Panhandle offer an Okavango experience that can be good value if you’re driving on the west side of the Delta.

Camping: Guma Lagoon Camp
Guma Lagoon Camp is situated on the banks of the Guma Lagoon which is found on the North Western side of the Okavango Delta. Hidden amongst thick bush and beautiful trees, Guma is a birdwatchers haven.

Day 6
Okavango Delta, Botswana
We take only what we need and depart early morning in our traditional wooden mokoro's, relaxing while our polers push along the beautiful water ways of the Okavango Delta. We will also have the opportunity to conduct a game walk and to bush camp on an island tonight with no facilities.
The camp and dinner is prepared by the guide with group assistance and the evening will be spent around the campfire
Camping: “Wild Camping”

Day 7
Okavango Delta, Botswana
We spend the whole day conducting Game walks and mokoro trails before returning to the luxury of our camp late afternoon for hot showers and toilets. The camp and dinner is prepared by the guide with group assistance and the evening will be spent around the campfire
Camping: Guma Lagoon Camp

Day 8
Susuwe - Bwabwata National Park - Caprivi, Namibia
This morning will be an early start to cross the border back into Namibia and on to Mahango Game Reserve. This little jewel of a game reserve is home to many unusual species such as roan and sable antelope, buffalo, large herds of elephant, hippo and many aquatic birds not found in the southern part of Namibia. We leave the park and have lunch overlooking the Popa Falls before continuing through the Caprivi Strip to Bwabwata National Park. This is a wild park where we camp without fences and spend an exhilarating night listening to the night sounds of the animals.

The Bwabwata National Park was previously known as the Caprivi Game Reserve. Bumhill Campsite is situated on the banks of the Kwando River, close to the turn-off from the main Trans Caprivi Highway, west of Kongola. This new camp is situated in the Caprivi Game park, on the banks of the Kwando River, and built according to ecological responsible principles.
The camp and dinner is prepared by the guide with group assistance and the evening will be spent around the campfire
Camping: Bumhill Campsite

Day 9
Susuwe - Bwabwata National Park - Caprivi, Namibia
Today we spend a leisurely day game viewing and exploring this wilderness area.
Regional tourism is dependant on the diversity and abundance of game and the area within the Cradle has much to offer. Game sightings in this cradle of rivers could include vast herds of roaming elephant and buffalo, lion, hippo, leopard, sable, roan, lechwe and puku for example.
Camping: Bumhill Campsite

Day 10
Livingstone, Zambia
After breakfast and short game drive we head through to Katima Mulilo. This busy and bustling town is the last frontier of Namibia and we glimpse our first sight of the mighty Zambezi River. We cross the border into Zambia and have lunch on the banks of the Zambezi. We arrive at Livingstone mid afternoon and we drop you at your accommodation. Your accommodation should be pre-booked to enable you to obtain a visa waiver from your accommodation establishment to avoid paying the Zambian visa fee.

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