Deserts, Rivers & Wildlife Adventure

Overview

Deserts, Rivers & Wildlife Camping Adventure

Deserts, Rivers & Wildlife Camping Adventure, is a modified version of our longer TransKalahari Adventure, this tour offers an abundance of scenic, wildlife and cultural attractions. Walk the highest sand dunes in the world in the Namib Desert; explore the Okavango Delta with a scenic boat tour and game walks; see the wild animals of Etosha National Park; relax along the Okavango, Kwando and Chobe Rivers ending with the unforgettable sight of Victoria Falls – experience this exciting route in Overlanding style!

Whether you’re waking up to sunrise over the stark Namib Desert, bird watching in the Okavango Delta, or looking out over the city of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain, the moments captured on our safaris are unforgettable.

THE HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Walking in the giant dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert
2. Optional activities in Swakopmund
3. Game drives in Etosha National Park
4. Game walks, mokoros ride & boat trips in the Okavango Delta
5. The Okavango & Kwando Rivers
6. Sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River
7. Victoria Falls

Accommodation: 15 nights lodge, chalet and small hotel all with en-suite facilities.
Meals: Breakfast included throughout. 11 dinners & 2 lunches included.
Group Size: 4-16 participants.
Pre / Post Accommodation & Transfers: May be pre-booked for Windhoek & Victoria Falls.
Important: This tour is recommended for healthy, active participants looking for an adventurous holiday.

DEPARTURE GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 4 PASSENGERS
LOCAL PARK FEE & ACTIVITY PAYMENT PAYABLE TO GUIDE IN CASH ON DAY OF ARRIVAL

Prices are subject to change

Price is per person sharing. Excludes single supplement and any activities and meals not set out in the itinerary.

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The afternoon in Windhoek is free to explore the capital city of Namibia.

Our journey takes us north through ever changing scenery to our accommodation located on the edge of the Namib Desert. The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to witness the changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes. We undertake a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. In the afternoon we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon.

We reach the coast at Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch while viewing the many flamingos feeding. We arrive in Swakopmund and spend the afternoon and following day exploring this German colonial town or booking one of the numerous optional excursions (own expense). Activities available include dolphin cruises or scenic flights over the vast Namib Desert.

We drive inland through the Damaraland region with its vast and rugged terrain. Its mountain ranges are intercepted by wide gravel plains, which run into sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. Our lodge is located on top of a mountain with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Spend the afternoon taking in the incredible setting or simply relaxing by the pool.

Today we proceed to Etosha National Park where we enjoy our first game drive and relax by the floodlight waterhole in the evening. The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes.

This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making this area their home. The day is spent on game drive through the Park from the Western to the Eastern side of the Park.

We depart Etosha and enter the Caprivi Strip where we spend the night set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking the Okavango River and Angola. An optional afternoon boat cruise on the river is available (own account).

Continuing into the Caprivi we cross into Botswana we travel by road to the edge of the Okavango Delta. We transfer 2-3 hours by boat to Pepere island in the delta. The following day we do mokoro and game walks on the island and the smaller islands in the area. The activities included are Mokoro trips, scenic boat tours and game walks on the island.

Departing the Delta we cross back into Namibia. We continue to the Eastern side of the Caprivi Strip and arrive at our lodge overlooking the flood plains of the Kwando River. There is an opportunity for a late afternoon game drive in the Kwando Flood Plains (own account).

Crossing into Botswana via the Chobe National Park we overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. We relax on a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River. Optional morning Game Drive (own account).

We travel across the Zimbabwean border to Victoria Falls – without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. The afternoon and following morning is spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter flights over the Falls, and to visit the Falls (own expense).

Tour ends after breakfast.