The 15-day Northern Skies is a safari through three countries: Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Your journey starts in Swakopmund, Namibia and ends at Victoria Falls, Zambia.
This popular safari is the best way to see the most spectacular features of Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, culture and natural beauty that cannot be compared
Safari Options:
Fully Upgraded with 14 nights in Chalets/Lodges or Tented Camps
Upgraded Camping Safari with 5 nights camping and 8 nights spent in Chalets/Lodges
Camping Safari with 11 nights camping and 3 nights accommodated
Highlights: Swakopmund, Himba Experience, Etosha National Park, Okavango Delta, Western Caiprivi, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls.
Group Size: maximum 10 people
Departure Dates 2009
January: 29 May: 21 September:03/17
February :26 June: 04/18 October: 15
March: 13/26 July: 02*/16/23* November: 05/19
April: 09/16/23 August: 20* December: 03/30
* - Guaranteed Departures
Tour Itinerary:
DAY 1: Swakopmund, Namibia
You will be met in Swakopmund in the afternoon at the Villa Wiese (phone number +264 64 407105). That evening is spent at a local restaurant and exploring the town.
DAY 2: Swakopmund, Namibia
We have the opportunity to explore this quaint German town by day and night. There are a number of activities to enjoy here; sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You may even dare to brave the Atlantic sea. (BL)
DAY 3: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Brandberg, Namibia
We follow the barren Atlantic Coast line on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Africa’s largest seal colony after lunch. Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind we head inland across the desert planes for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. Either this afternoon or the next morning we walk up a valley on Brandberg and visit the famous ‘White Lady’ rock painting. (BLD)
DAY 4: Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest & Himba Village, Namibia
An early morning start takes us from Brandberg to our first stops at Twyfelfontein and Petrified Forest. Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. (BLD)
DAY 5: Kamanjab to Etosha National Park, Namibia
After our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to the land of the big five – Etosha National Park Lunch is eaten close to the small German town of Outjo where we relax and have the opportunity to visit an Internet cafe. Our final destination for the day is Etosha. As the sunsets and late into the night the group has the opportunity to watch animals drink at floodlit waterholes. (BLD)
DAYS 6 & 7: Etosha National Park, Namibia
We fill the next 2 days with game drives, including evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have the opportunity to take game drive at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in the swimming pool or as the sun sets, and late into the night, the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole. (BLD x 2)
DAY 8 & 9: Etosha to Kavango River, Namibia
Leaving Etosha we head to Rundu and onto N’Kwazi River Camp, which is on the banks of the Kavango River over looking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening as well as visiting a local village are optional or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sunsets.
DAY 10 & 11: Kavango River to Okavango Delta, Botswana
We leave Namibia for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque). (BL x 2)
DAY 12: Western Caprivi, Namibia
Leaving Botswana, we drive up the Western border of the Okavango Delta before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in the famous Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland (BLD)
DAY 13: Chobe National Park, Botswana
The next morning we depart our Camp, head along the Caprivi and cross the border back into Botswana to drive through Chobe National Park to our camp on the Chobe River. In the afternoon you will go on a sunset cruise along the banks on the Chobe National Park. We spend the night camping on the banks of the Chobe River listening to the calls of Africa. (BLD)
DAY 14: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zambia
A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Livingstone in Zambia by ferry across the Zambezi. The tour finishes here where you will be dropped off at your lodge of choice. The Victoria Falls can be seen from Livingstone in Zambia. (B)
DAY 15: End of tour
The tour ends after breakfast this morning. We can arrange an airport transfer on request (own expense). We hope to welcome you on one of our African adventures soon. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price subject to currency fluctuations. Additional cost of ZAR 1500 for Local Payment.
Price Includes:
- All accommodation (2 nights in chalets, 11 nights camping)
- Experienced and knowledgeable guide
- Transport in fully kitted safari vehicle
- Full use of camping equipment (except sleeping bag)
- Entrance fees to National Parks and reserves.
Price Excludes:
- Flights and transfers
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and laundry.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Zambia
Namibia
Botswana
Nature & Wildlife
Wildlife Viewing
Ecotourism
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