namibia - botswana
victoria FALLS
ROUTE 1: 16 dAYS classic.
Do not miss | Itinerary | Departure and Price
With an area nearly double that France's one, Namibia has one of the lowest population densities with less than two millions inhabitants. Its dry climate forcing wildlife to concentrate near the few water points.
Botswana, although its currency, the pula means "rain" is a very dry country too, with most of its territory covered by the Kalahari Desert. But every year, in the north, water comes from the highlands of Angola into the Kalahari desert to create, just for some weeks, the largest inland delta in the world, with flora and fauna of the most fascinating of our planet.
Our journey leads us through the big spaces of Namibia, to the spectacular Victoria Falls, through the swamps exciting life of the Okawango Delta!
DO NOT MISS
Each year the Okavango River, swollen by water from heights of Angola, brings life to the north of the Kalahari Desert. This impressive river will never see the beaches of the ocean, it disappears, simply evaporated in the sun and swallowed by the desert sands. But before being defeated, he will expand and form countless islets, mazes of creeks, canals... creating a lush landscape where you will find abundance of animals and birds.
We'll visit this ephemeral paradise both by foot and by traditional boats (the mokoros). It is an experience radically different from the Etosha Park. You will apreciate the calm that prevails at the rate of strokes, listening to the cry of the fish eagle, the song of birds, the lapping of crocodiles returning to their shelter under the water... we will see the intense life that exists here... Guided by local trackers, we'll leave in search of elephants that feed along the shoreline, or on the islets, giraffes, antelope, and predators.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Windhoek
Our guide will meet you at the Windhoek airport to take you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we can offer you a tour of the city, unless you prefer rest of your trip.
Hotel - Lunch and dinner not included.
Day 2: Windhoek – Sesriem (Sossusvlei)
We start early in the morning, leaving the capital, to head south to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert. In this desert landscape we pass Rehoboth, the capital of the Baster people. We will stop en route for lunch...
Lodge - Breakfast and dinner included.
Free afternoon.
Day 3: Sesriem (Sossusvlei)
We go up very early, even at night, to be able to reach the dunes for sunrise. Those red sand dunes, the highest in the world, will amaze you with their color and you'll be surprised by constantly changes du to light and shadow. Depending on your mood, you can walk back to vehicles.
Then we lose ourselves in the valley of Sossusvlei and finish the day with a visit to the Sesriem Canyon.
Lodge - Breakfast and dinner included.
Days 4 and 5: Sesriem (Sossusvlei) - Swakopmund
We will leave Sesriem to Swakopmund. We will visit the Moon Valley and Gorge Swakop where you can observe at leisure the Welwitchia Mirabilis (endemic plant of the Namib desert, perfectly adapted to extreme conditions). Free afternoon to discover the first seaside resort in Namibia. The best way, is still on foot, get lost in its alleys.
There are also a variety of optional activities that will be proposed.
Hotel - Breakfast included.
Day 6: Swakopmund – Cape cross - Twyfelfontein
We go north along the coast of skeletons. A stop near Hentiesbay, nearby Cape Cross, where we observe the largest colony of seals. This is an incredible vision of thousands of them, so close to you, you do not know where to look at!
We will continue on to Damaraland, a stop at Brandberg (the highest mountain of Namibia) and Spitzkoppe. This land is the desert elephant, and if we are lucky we can watch them on the road to Twyfelfontein. It is a city of high historical and geological interest. We could observe the remains of prehistoric caves, murals, and the mountain burned.
Lodge - Breakfast and dinner included.
Days 7 and 8: Twyfelfontein – Etosha National Park
Continuing our journey north to the Etosha National Park. It was a shallow lake, and today, its banks are full of puddles where animals come to drink and eat. Hardly, you will enter the animals flock to you. Safaris allow us to approach this intense wildlife.
Namutoni witch is an old historic fort. It offers good sunset view.
At night animals come to drink in small puddles of water that remain close to our camp.
The next day, the 8th, we will continue towards Okaukuejo. On the way we stop for lunch at Halali.
Bungalows - Breakfast included.
Day 9: Etosha - Rundu
We start early towards Rundu, habitat of the Okavango people.
Free afternoon to visit the city and get acquainted with its inhabitants.
Lodge - Breakfast and dinner included.
Days 10 and 11: Rundu – Okavango Delta
We will use those two days to visit the bigest inlands delta in the world. This river, the third largest in Africa, has its source in the highlands of Angola before being lost in the Kalahari Desert... Its waters create numerous channels, islands, marshes... witch give house for number of animals birds and insects. This is also where the Bayi people live. For the safari we will use mokoro (traditional boat carved from tree trunks), and we also enjoy some walking safaris.
Camping - Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.
Days 12 and 13: Okavango Delta- Chobe
In the morning of 12th day, we go towards Chobe National Park. Free afternoon to rest of the trip.
The next day will be dedicated to the observation of the abundant local wildlife. Safari 4x4 and / or optional activities that are offered on site.
Lodge - Breakfast included.
Days 14 and 15: Chobe - Vickfalls
Free days to enjoy the many activities and sports this site offers (rafting, pointing, cruise on the Zambezi River, walks, and more!). Or maybe you'd prefer rest.
Villa Victoria Lodge - Breakfast included.
Day 16: Vickfalls - Europe
According to the schedule, we will pick you up and take you to the Livingstone International Airport.
Villa Victoria Lodge - Breakfast included.
Departure and Price:
Departure: from 4 people.
Price:
From 2275 euros each – Contact us.
INCLUDES
- Transfers to / from hotel and airport.
- Vehicle, driver and fuel.
- Canoeing (mokoro) during the trip in the Okavango Delta.
- Accommodation in tourist class hotel in double rooms for two persons.
- Fees entrance to National Parks mentioned in the itinerary (except Victoria Falls).
- Activities mentioned as included.
- English speaking guide.
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights.
- Visas.
- Airport taxes.
- Entrance to Victoria Falls Park.
- Some lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary).
- Beverages.
- Personal belongings.
- Activities listed as not included.
- Anything not specified as included.
SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Victoria Falls:
Half or complete days rafting : 100 USD.
Helicopter (15 min.): 90 USD.
Bungi jumping: 50 USD.
4 hours horse ride: 60 USD.
Fees entrance to falls in Zimbabwe: 20 USD.
Fees entrance to falls in Zambia: 10 USD.
Transit Visa to Zimbabwe: 10 USD.
Sossuvlei:
Fly over the desert around 250 euros.
Balloon ride around 300 euros.
Swakopmund:
Fly over the skeleton coast.
Boat cruise to see dolphins,
quad,
biking,
sky diving,
sand bording,
etc….
And “shopping”!!
Rundu:
Boat cruise with Champagne on sunset.
N.B.: Those prices are not contractuel, it's just for your information and they can change.
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