Windhoek to Victoria Falls Tour

A safari of contrast - from the dry desert landscapes of the Namib and the huge red sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the Okavango Delta finishing at Livingstone close to the mighty Victoria Falls, this trip offers it all.

Price: (Valid until 31Oct 2010)
N$14,700 pps + local payment of US$100 pp
12 Days Safari

Highlights * Namib Desert Sand Dunes * Wildlife at Etosha * Okavango Delta * Livingstone - Zambia * Victoria Falls

Includes
* All camping fees
* Camping equipment (except sleeping bag which can be hired)
* Entry fees for the sights (except National Parks and fuel which is covered by the local payment)
* Vehicle
* Trailer

Windhoek to Victoria Falls Itinerary

Meal codes [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]

Day 1 SESRIEM [Camping LD]
Departure from Windhoek at 08h30. Driving through the rugged Khomas Hochland mountain range we then descend to the desert floor via the Gamsberg Pass, an imposing flat topped mountain and one of the highest points in Namibia, which provides a dramatic back drop for our roadside lunch. After a short stop at Solitaire, we arrive at camp mid afternoon and set up your tents underneath the ancient camel thorn trees then enjoy a late afternoon walk across the desert to Elim’s Dune on the edge of the famous sand dune sea with views across to the nearby mountains. We return to camp just after sunset to enjoy our dinner prepared by Guide with assistance from Camp Assistant.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 2 AGAMA RIVER CAMP [Camping BLD]
Pre dawn departure from camp to drive the 65km to Sossusvlei where we watch the sunrise from this spectacular and unique area (dependent on opening time of inner park gate). We head up a dune close to Sossusvlei then walk to Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees scattered around, contrasting with a backdrop of huge orange-red dunes that make for superb photographic opportunities. We enjoy a mid morning brunch after exploring this dramatic and desolate landscape before returning to camp for lunch and a swim and this afternoon explore nearby Sesriem Canyon on foot. Enjoy another spectacular sunset surrounded by this colourful desert and sleep under the bright stars of the southern hemisphere. Overnight camping and dinner prepared by Guide with assistance from the Camp Assistan
Includes: Entrance to Sossuvlei park
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 3 SWAKOPMUND [Guesthouse BL]
Early morning departure from camp stopping at the one horse town of Solitaire before continuing through the desert with its endless views across the pastel-coloured gravel plains to the port town of Walvis Bay. We visit the lagoon, which is a protected RAMSAR wetland site, where we may see the many species of birds including Greater and Lesser Flamingos, pelicans, avocets, plovers, the endemic Damara Tern as well as a visit to the nearby salt farm. We continue onto the quaint town of Swakopmund, full of historic buildings and where your guide will assist those wishing to book optional adventure activities such as sand boarding, quad biking, scenic flights, parachuting, dolphin cruises to name but a few, which you have time for this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Overnight in comfortable twin/double rooms with en-suite bathroom close to the town centre. Laundry facilities are available here. This evening’s meal is a group dinner in a restaurant at client’s own expense.
Includes: Entrance to Salt Farm
Overnight: A comfortable twin/double room with en-suite bathrooms guesthouse
Optional Activities: Sand boarding, quad biking, scenic flights, parachuting, dolphin cruises etc.

Day 4 Windhoek [Guesthouse BL]
after breakfast you have the morning at leisure to enjoy the town and have a coffee and cake in one of the many cafes or participate in one of the many optional activities such as sand boarding or a dolphin cruise. After lunch at your accommodation your vehicle will return to Windhoek. Overnight accommodation on a twin share basis at a Guesthouse or alternative accommodation. Evening meal at own expense
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Guesthouse in Windhoek

Day 5 OKAUKEUJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK [Camping LD]
We collect you from your accommodation and depart from Windhoek at 8.00am. After stopping briefly at Otjiwarongo for fresh supplies we have lunch at the entrance to the Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime game viewing destination. We game drive to camp and if time permits game drive before sunset. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by the Guide with your help and evening is spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole by the camp which is often visited by endangered black rhinos coming to quench their thirst after sunset
Includes: Entrance fees to Etosha National Park
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 6 NAMUTONI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK [Camping BLD]
Early morning and late afternoon game drives seeking the many species of animals found in this huge park including elephant, lion, leopard, endangered cheetah, black and white rhino as well as many antelope and over 340 species of bird, plenty for all wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy. We spend the hottest part of the day at camp either by the waterhole or the swimming pool before heading to Etosha Pan, one of the translations meaning “Great, White Place” to marvel at the size of the pan that disappears into the horizon. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by Guide with your help and evening spent around the campfire.
Includes: Game drives
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 8 ROY'S CAMP [Camping BLD]
After a short game drive we enjoy breakfast before we travel down to Roy's Camp where we will overnight. We stop briefly at Lake Otjikoto and continue to Tsumeb to get our fresh supplies. A short lunch is taken at Hoba Meteorite – the world’s largest single meteorite and we continue through to Grootfontein to refuel before entering the Kalahari. We arrive at our camp just after lunch.This afternoon we drive down to the Bushman village where we will be sharing the most wonderful experience of our trip with the Bushman people. You will have a chance to also get some original craft made by the Bushman at the village. Some of the highlights will be going out with a San tracker to collect bush food, experiencing how the tranditional San lived - generally a fascinating experience for westerners where they have an opportunity to find out on how they still survive in today's modern wolrd. We return late afternoon to our camp. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by your guide with your help.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 9 NGEPI CAMP, OKAVANGO RIVER [Camping BLD]
This morning just after breakfast we drive 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 Elephants, Hippo and many aquatic birds not found in many areas of Namibia. We arive at our camp just in time for lunch. After setting up the camp we can enjoy our free time at the camp deck overlooking the beautiful lagoon of the Okavango Delta, a very lovely place for birders. Overnight campiing and evening meal prepared by your guide with your help.
Includes: Entrance to Ngepi Camp
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 10 GUMA LAGOON CAMP BOTSWANA [Camping BLD]
After early breakfast we have the chance to visit the Delta on Mokoro. Each of our guest can take only 1 small day pack and depart early morning initially in a motor boat before transfering to uor mokoro (dug out canoe), we relax while our polers push through this beautiful and serene area enjoying the tranquility of the Okavango Delta. We'll have the opportunity to game walk and learn about this fragile and unique ecosystem. We enjoy more game walks and mokoro trails before we return to the luxury of our camp early afternoon. Overnight camping and evening meal prepared by the guide with your help.
Includes: Canoe rides through the Okavango Delta
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 11 NAMBWA, SUSUWE NATIONAL PARK [Camping BLD]
An early start to cross the border back into Namibia and on to Mahango Game Reserve. We leave the park and have lunch overlooking Popa Falls before continuing through the Caprivi Strip to Susuwe 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 and maybe get the chance to enjoy “close up” encounters. Overnight camping and evening meal prepared by the Guide with your help
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Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 12 LIVINGSTONE ZAMBIA [BL]
Enjoy breakfast and short game drive before heading 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 at a scenic location along the roadside. We arrive at Livingstone mid afternoon and we drop you at your accommodation in Livingstone.
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Overnight:N/A

Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions and photo stops!

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
This tour departs from Windhoek in Namibia, please make sure that you are there well ahead of time. This tour finishes in Livingstone, Zambia.