Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls Self Drive
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
A comprehensive tour which covers the main attractions Namibia has to offer but also the Caprivi Strip along the border of Angola which contrasts from the mostly dry areas of the country due to the many rivers. The trip continues to the Chobe National Park in the northern part of Botswana which offers a great concentration of Elephants. The trip ends at the Victoria Falls.
Day 1: Windhoek
Arrival in Windhoek and transfer to the car rental company in town (4×4 or 2×4). Extensive briefing. Stay overnight at a guesthouse or hotel.
Day 2 : Windhoek – Sesriem
Drive South to the Sossusvlei Region. Stay for 2 nights at one of the many lodges near the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park.
Day 3 : Sesriem – Sossusvlei
Excursion to the famous Sossusvlei dunes, a sight which will take your breath away. (The last 5 km either on foot or by 4×4 shuttle. Also of interest is a visit to the Sesriem Canyon.
Day 4 : Sesriem – Swakopmund
Drive to Swakopmund via Solitaire and the Namib Naukluft Park + visit of Kuiseb Canyon. Night at a guesthouse or hotel of your choice.
Day 5 : Swakopmund / Twyfelfontein
Depart towards Uis, where the Brandberg can be seen, the highest summit of Namibia (2585m). Take a detour to visit the Cape Cross sea-lions reserve. Arrival in Twyfelfontein and visit of the site (rock art paintings). Night at the Camp.
Day 6 : Twyfelfontein
Early morning departure for a full day excursion in 4×4 vehicle on the lodge’s reserve to see rhinos close to the Klip river. Part of the safari is walking ( 1 to 3 h walk maximum).
Day 7: Twyfelfontein – Grootberg
Excursion in 4×4 vehicle, looking for the Desert elephants. Return to the Lodge and leave for Palmwag with your vehicle, region of vast plains covered with red stones. En route, a possibility of a detour to see the petrified forest.
Day 8: Grootberg / Etosha
Depart towards Etosha, one of the most beautiful wildlife scenery in the world, with 114 mammal and 340 birds species. Afternoon at leisure or safari with your vehicle. Night at the camp (chalet).
Days 9 and 10 : Etosha
Full day Safari with your vehicle. Night at the camp.
Day 11 : Etosha / Rundu
Depart towards Tsumeb, the main town north of Namibia, and Grootfontein, a small town surrounded by cattle ranches. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 12 : Rundu / Kongola
Leave for Divundu. Possibility to detour to Mahango Park for a safari. Carry on towards Kongola. Stay overnight in a lodge close to Mudumu Park.
Day 13: Kongola
Land rover excursion on nearby reserves or cruise/fishing on the river. Night at the camp in ‘Tree house’.
Day 14 : Kongola / Kasane
Depart for Katima Mulilo and the border towards the Chobe National Park in Botswana. Drop off your vehicle in Kasane and transfer to the Lodge. Afternoon 4×4 safari. 2 Nights at the lodge.
Day 15 : Kasane
Early morning game drive in 4×4, +/- 3h in Chobe Park. Afternoon, look for the hippos, crocodiles, buffalos and birds on the river enjoying a boat cruise.
Day 16 : Kasane / Victoria Falls
Transfer to the Victoria Falls. Free time to visit the Falls . A water drop of 1,7km collapses from a 108m-high cliff at its deepest point. Walk through the tropical forest that faces the Falls. Night in a lodge.
Day 17 : Victoria Falls
Day at leisure with various possibilities of activities (Zambezi cruise, helicopter flip, village visit). Night at the lodge.
Day 18: Victoria Falls / Depart
Morning at leisure to enjoy the pool and transfer to the airport. Departure for Europe via Johannesburg.
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