NAMIBIA, VIC FALLS, CHOBE, MOREMI & OKAVANGO DELTA (18 DAYS)

Windhoek - Sesriem Breakfast at the lodge. Today, you leave Windhoek and descend to the Naukluft escarpment into the Namib Desert. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and check in. Enjoy the magnificent views of the Namib landscape before sitting down for a delicious dinner. After dinner, you marvel at the clarity of the stars as you make your way to your room. Travel time from Windhoek to the lodge is approximately 4 hours. Overnight at Dead Valley Lodge Basis: DDB

A day in the Sossusvlei region Early light breakfast. The day begins before sunrise to meet your guide. you drive 60km between the  majestic dunes of Sossusvlei. You stop at Dune 45 to watch the sunrise before continuing to the Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei parking areas. You spend the morning visiting Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. If you're feeling energetic and like a challenge, climb Big Daddy Dune to admire the expanse of the Namib Sand Sea and the view of a nearby Marble Mountain. Return to the lodge for lunch and to test during the hottest part of the day. Later in the afternoon, visit the Sesriem canyon. Dinner at the Lodge. Overnight at Dead Valley Lodge Basis: DBB

Sesriem - Swakopmund Breakfast at the lodge. Shake the sand of Sossusvlei from your shoes and head further north to the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Stop in Solitaire to refuel and sample their famous apple pie. Your route crosses the Tropic of Capricorn and winds through the Kuiseb Canyon. You will arrive in Swakop later  this afternoon. Check into your hotel and enjoy a stroll around town or along the jetty before choosing a restaurant for dinner. Travel time from Sesriem to Swakopmund is approximately 4.5 hours. Overnight at Strand Hotel Basis: B + B

A day on the Namibian coast Breakfast at the hotel, Drive a short distance along the coast to Walvis Bay. Check in at the Mola Mola office on the waterfront for a day full of adventure. The day begins with a cruise around Walvis Bay Harbour, where you'll spot seals, dolphins, pelicans and flamingos. If you're lucky, you may spot whales and sunfish. During the cruise, you may glimpse the Pelican Point lighthouse. Back at the waterfront, meet your 4x4 guide and embark on an epic 4x4 adventure through the dunes of Namib Naukluft Park to Sandwich Harbour. The route to Sandwich Harbour depends on the tides. It may be along the beach, past the Lange Wand, before heading through the dune belt to a panoramic viewpoint where you can see the whole Sandwich Harbour estuary. Your guide is highly experienced, and although you may want to hold your breath on some of the steep dune descents, you are in safe hands, A lunch tray is served in the dunes with various finger foods, i.e. spring rolls, crostini, chicken wings, snacks such as droéwors, crisps, biscuits with sparkling wine, beer, coke and water. Return to Swakopmund in the late afternoon and refresh before choosing a restaurant for dinner. The cruise and dune tour last a full day, Travel time between Swakopmund and Walvisbay is approximately 1 hour. Overnight at Strand Hotel Basis: B+B

Swakopmund - Etosha Breakfast at the lodge, Depart Swakopmund and head northeast, passing the Spitzkoppe. Stop for lunch in the small town of Omaruru before continuing north to the southern border of Etosha National Park. Stop at a Himba village to learn more about these fascinating people who continue to live their traditional way of life. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon. Settle in and relax after the days travel. Dinner at the lodge. The journey from Swakopmund to Epacha takes approximately 6 hours. Overnight at Epacha Eagle Tented Lodge Basis: DBB

A day in Etosha National Park Breakfast at the lodge. Today, you enjoy a full-day game drive in the middle of Etosha Park with your guide and the vehicle used on the tour. Set off early to enjoy the fresh morning air and enter the park through the Andersson Cate, Explore the many waterholes where hundreds of animals congregate. Although predators are harder to spot, you might get lucky if you keep a watchful eye throughout the adventure. You slowly make your way to Halali Camp, located in the centre of the park, where you can enjoy a light lunch. Along the way, you'll visit the many waterholes and natural springs that dot the edge of the pan, offering splendid views of the immense Etosha Pan. This shallow depression is dry for most of the year but is fed by perennial springs on the periphery. The pan covers around 25% of the park. You will soon arrive at your lodge after leaving the park through the Von Lindequist gate. You settle in and relax before enjoying a delicious dinner, The distance between Andersson Gate and Onguma is approximately 180km, which you can travel at your own pace, allowing for stops and wildlife viewing opportunities along the way. Overnight at Onguma Forest Camp

A day in Etosha National Park Breakfast at the lodge. This morning, you explore the northern parts of Etosha with a guide from the lodge. Spend the day visiting the waterholes and springs that line the dry salt pan while enjoying the scenic beauty and abundance of animal life. The animals congregate at these waterholes during the dry season. Etosha is famous for its herds of mammals, which number in the hundreds. You'll enjoy an ideal vantage point aboard an all-terrain vehicle to observe elephants and rhinos, giraffes and lions, meerkats and flamingos, all in complete safety and comfort. Return to the lodge for lunch and a rest when the day is warmer. You can return to the park to see more animals or relax at the lodge this afternoon. Dinner at the lodge, watching the busy waterhole where the animals come to quench their thirst. Overnight at Onguma Forest Camp Basis: DBB

Etosha - Windhoek Breakfast at the lodge. Leave the white clay dust of Etosha behind and travel south to Windhoek. Your route passes through the small towns of Tsumeb, Otavi, Ojtiwarongo and Okahandja before returning to Windhoek. We recommend lunch in Otjiwarongo at the Casa Forno restaurant or the Crocodile Ranch. Continue to Windhoek and return your hire car to the rental centre. From here, you'll be transferred to your hotel and can relax for the rest of the afternoon before heading to the nearest restaurant for dinner. The drive from Etosha to Windhoek is approximately 5 hours 20 minutes. Overnight at The Weinberg Basis: B+B

Windhoek - Victoria Falls You will be picked up early in the morning for your transfer to the airport, where you will check in for your flight to Victoria Falls(LH4304 @ 09:15 - 11:15). Breakfast will be served during the flight. On arrival at Vic Falls, you will be met by a driver who will transfer you from the airport to the Shongwe Oasis in Victoria Falls town. You settle in at the hotel and enjoy lunch (not included) before exploring Victoria Falls town. In the afternoon, at 17:00, you will be picked up for a special dinner - the Bushtracks Express Dinner Run. Enjoy a 5-course dinner aboard a beautifully restored train on the Victoria Falls Bridge. After a romantic dinner, you will be taken back to your hotel. Overnight at Shongwe Oasis Basis: B+B

A Day in Victoria Falls Breakfast at the hotel. Your guide will pick you up at 10:00 for a tour of Victoria Falls with a 2-course lunch at the Lookout Café. Return to the hotel around 13:30. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner at the hotel or at a restaurant of your choice in town. Overnight at Shongwe Oasis Basis: B+B+L

Victoria Falls - Chobe Breakfast at the lodge. Visit the bustling town of Victoria Falls to buy souvenirs before crossing the Kazangula border to Kasane and on to Chobe Came Lodge. Arrive at the lodge and settle in. This afternoon, you will join a guide from the lodge for an activity (river cruise/hunting tour). Dinner at the lodge. Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge Basis: Fl

A Day on the Chobe Riverfront Breakfast at the lodge. Day at Chobe Game Lodge. Join your guide for morning and afternoon activities. The view of the Chobe River and the animals congregating there is magnificent. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight at Chobe Came Lodge Basis: Fl

Kasane - Moremi Game Reserve Breakfast at the lodge. Enjoy a morning activity (weather permitting) before transferring from the lodge to Kasane Airport for your flight with Safari Air at 11:15 (check-in required 40 minutes before departure). After a short scenic flight, you will arrive at the Xakanaxa airstrip, where a driver will be waiting for you. Enjoy a game drive to the camp. Check in and meet your guide, who will accompany you on the camp's programmed activities during your stay. All meals and activities are included in the camp. Overnight at Camp Moremi Basis: FI Includes a charter flight from Kasane to Camp Moremi on a per-seat-in-plane basis.

Moremi Game Reserve Breakfast. Enjoy the day exploring the wonderful Moremi Game Reserve with your guide. All meals and activities are included at the camp. Overnight at Camp Moremi Basis: Fl

Moremi Game Reserve - Okavango Delta Breakfast. Enjoy a morning activity (weather permitting) before transferring from the lodge to Xakanaxa Airstrip for your scenic flight to Camp Okavango. Arrive at the airstrip and transfer to camp. Check in and meet your guide. Discussion and planning of camp activities during your stay. All meals and activities are included at camp. Overnight on board the Camp Okavango Basis: FI Includes a charter flight from Camp Moremi to Camp Okavango on a per-seat-in-plane basis.

Okavango Delta Enjoy a magical day exploring the surroundings of Camp Okavango with your guide. All meals and activities are included at camp. Overnight on board the Camp Okavango Basis: Fl

Okavango Delta - Maun / Day of departure Breakfast at the lodge. Enjoy a morning activity (time permitting) before transferring from the lodge to the airstrip for your scenic flight over the Delta to Maun. Flight times are coordinated with the arrival and departure of scheduled regional flights to and from Johannesburg and Cape Town. After arriving at Maun airport, you check in for your onward flight. Includes a charter flight from Camp Okavango to Maun on a per-seat-in-plane basis.