Day 1: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe On arrival into Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to Amadeus Garden Guesthouse. The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure enjoying one of the many activities available in Victoria Falls. Accommodation: Amadeus Garden Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, restaurant & bar) Day 2: Victoria Falls to Camp Kwando, Namibia Our tour starts in Victoria Falls from where we make our way to Camp Kwando after crossing the Zambezi River and entering Namibia. In the early afternoon we will arrive at our camp, located on the Kwando River. Before dinner at the lodge we’ll embark on an afternoon game drive in the Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. [BLD] Accommodation: Camp Kwando or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 3: Rundu and N’kwazi Lodge, Namibia Our journey continues west as we drive along the Caprivi Strip to the town of Rundu. We make our way to N’Kwazi Lodge and spend a relaxing afternoon at our lodge on the banks of the Kavango River. Optional activities such as horse riding or a sunset cruise are available; alternatively just relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of mother nature. [BL] Accommodation: N’Kwazi Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 4: Cultural Experience in Rundu, Namibia Today you have the opportunity to experience the Namibian culture. After breakfast we head out to visit a local church or school in Rundu, the closest town to our Lodge. In the afternoon you will have more time for optional activities you missed the day before or to enjoy another relaxing afternoon by the pool. [BL] Accommodation: N’Kwazi Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Days 5 & 6: Etosha National Park, Namibia After breakfast we make our way to Namibia’s well-known highlight of the north – Etosha National Park. We spend two nights in the park, where our days are spent on game drives in the hopes of spotting the big five as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous different types of antelope the park has to offer. Our nights are spent at the flood lit waterholes encountering the parks various nocturnal animals as they come to drink. Etosha Game park was declared a National Park in 1907, it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. [BLD, BLD] Accommodation: Namutoni and Okaukuejo or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 7: Etosha to Kamanjab, Namibia We leave Etosha National Park through the main gate and drive to Kamanjab, which is the gateway to Damaraland. We visit a Himba village, to find out more about their traditions & lifestyle. Experience the milking ceremony and the smoke bath. Learn about their beliefs around the holy fire, ancestors, and herbal medicine. [BLD] Accommodation: Oase Garni Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Days 8 & 9: Damaraland to Swakopmund, Namibia Today we head to Damaraland to see the bushman paintings and etchings in the area. We also make a visit to the Petrified Forest, and the Organ Pipes, before continuing south west out of the dry interior of Namibia to the German town of Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. The next day is yours to spend at your leisure either exploring this quaint town or participating in some of many optional activities listed below. [BL, B] Accommodation: A la Mer or similar (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 10: Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia An early morning start takes us from Swakopmund south through Walvis Bay on our way to Sesriem in the Namib Desert, which is considered to be the oldest desert in the world. On the way there we will make a stop at the small settlement of Solitaire where you will have a chance to sample their world renowned apple crumble – only served without cream! (Own account) Once we reach our lodge we enjoy a relaxing evening under the countless stars. [BLD] Accommodation: Hammerstein or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 11: Sossusvlei and Windhoek, Namibia This morning we wake up really early to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. These red sand dunes, which can reach a height of more than 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck there may even be water in the vlei (lake). After enjoying breakfast inside the park with the dunes as our backdrop we make our way to the capital city of Windhoek. Dinner can be enjoyed in one of the numerous restaurants in the city (own expense). [BL] Accommodation: Vondelhof Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & restaurant) Day 12: Waterberg Plateau, Namibia Today we leave Namibia’s capital behind us and drive to the Waterberg Plateau Park close to Otjiwarongo. On arrival we go for short hike in the reserve to view the wildlife on the plateau. The plateau was first envisaged as a reserve for eland, Africa’s largest species of antelope. In 1972 it was proclaimed a reserve and has since become a sanctuary for several rare animals. [BLD] Accommodation: Waterberg Camp or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 13: Grootfontein, Namibia Departing from the Waterberg we drive deep into Bushmanland and on to Roy’s Rest Camp an ideal stopover to northern Namibia. Why not stretch your legs on one of the walking trails the camp has to offer, for bird and game watching. [BLD] Accommodation: Roy’s Rest Camp or similar (bungalows with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 14: Bushmanland – walking with the bushman, Namibia Today we will take a guided visit to the Living Museum of the Ju/’Hoansi-San, a local bushman community and get to see them partaking in their daily activities. The Living Museum is an authentic open-air museum where guests can learn a lot about the traditional culture and the original way of living of the San. A walk is taken in the vicinity of the village with the hunters to search for bush food, watch them prepare snares and ropes and start a fire the Ju/’Hoansi-way. We will then continue east onto Tsumkwe and our accommodation for the night. [BLD] Accommodation: Tsumkwe Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 15: Maun, Botswana We leave bushmanland and travel to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. The name Maun is derived from the San word “maung”, which means “the place of short reeds”. [BL] Accommodation: Thamalakane River Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 16: Khwai River, Botswana After breakfast we will be picked up by our local Botswana guides and take a short drive to the mokoro station. From here, we will float in dug-out canoes through the thick vegetation of the Okavango Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without ever reaching the coast. After this spectacular excursion, we make our way to our camp, which is situated in close proximity to the famous Khwai River. After settling into our camp, we will enjoy dinner and embark on a night game drive – a fantastic opportunity to spot some nocturnal animals that are more difficult to encounter during the day. [BLD] Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant area) Day 17: Khwai River, Botswana Today will be spent in the Khwai area. We will embark on an early morning game drive and in the afternoon we enjoy a sunset game drive, hopefully spotting the variety of animals that frequent the region. Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and its exceptional location makes it a regular host to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dogs. Birdlife is also abundant with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors. [BLD] Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant area) Day 18: Planet Baobab, Botswana We leave the bush behind and travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans; once a large river fed lake the pans are now saline and empty. This afternoon we take a relaxed stroll to the elephant hole learning about the flora and fauna in the area before returning to the lodge for a braai (barbeque) dinner. [BLD] Accommodation: Planet Baobab or similar (traditional huts with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 18: Planet Baobab, Botswana We leave the bush behind and travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans, once a large river fed lake the pans now saline and empty. The rest of the afternoon we spend with a relaxed stroll to the elephant hole and relaxing at Planet Baobab’s facilities. [BLD] Accommodation: Planet Baobab or similar (traditional huts with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool and “shebeen” bar) Day 19: Kasane & Chobe National Park, Botswana Today we drive north to Chobe National Park. After appreciating the wide-open, uninhabited spaces under the endless canopy of blue sky, we make our way to the final stop of the day, Chobe Safari Lodge. The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephant found on the African continent. In the afternoon we go on a cruise on the Chobe River, a truly unforgettable experience and one of the best ways to view the wildlife and the spectacular sunset. [BLD] Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 20: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Continuing our trip we leave Botswana and drive back to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Your guide will take you on a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- “the Smoke that thunders”. The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many activities on offer. [BL] Accommodation: Amadeus Garden Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) Day 21: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Our safari ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our African adventures. [B] Highlights: Caprivi wildlife, cultural experience at Rundu, Etosha National Park, Himba Tribes, Damaraland, Desert Elephants, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Waterberg, Bushmanland, Okavango Delta, Khwai River , Magkadigkadi Pans, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls Price 2012: per person USD 4755 plus a local payment of USD 330 Single supplement: USD 680 Notes: Included in the price: 
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