From the Namib desert to the Victoria Falls

Travel Program

1st Day: Windhoek / Sesriem, Namib Desert

Upon your arrival at Windhoek International Airport, collected your luggage and complete the entry formalities, you will find your guide/driver that will be with you for the entire duration of the trip.
We will head to the amazing Namib Desert driving through the Spreetshoogte Pass from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of the desert. The Namib desert is nothing short of surprising and unique. We continue and stop for a cup of coffee with the best apple pie in the small settlement of Solitaire. We will arrive at the lodge in late afternoon.

* Overnight: Lodge in Sesriem area
* Treatment: Dinner 

2nd Day: Namib desert

The day starts very early: dawn is in fact the best time to enjoy the magic of the desert. In the early morning the large dunes are painted with intense warm colours ranging from bright orange to apricot. We will reach the Sossusvlei area and visit the suggestive “Deadvlei“, characterised by the contrast of colours between the dark solitary ancient skeletons dead acacias, the white clay pan, the orange dunes and the blue intense sky. A paradise for the photographers enthusiasts. The more enterprising will be able to climb the highest dune in the world: the famous “Big Daddy” (about 220 meters from the base). The day will end with a visit to Sesriem Canyon, a deep and narrow gorge originating from the waters of the Tschaub River.

* Overnight: Lodge in Sesriem area
* Treatment: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

3rd Day: Sesriem, Namib Desert / Walvis Bay

Departure for Walvis Bay, picturesque harbour towns located on the Atlantic Ocean coast. The road we will take runs along the Namib Naukluft National Park, we will make a stop with an inevitable photo on the Tropic of Capricorn line. Along the way we can appreciate the great variety of colours that the ever changing landscape offers from mountains, hills, the Kuiseb canyon, and almost certainly, the dry Kuiseb river, we continue in the vast flat expanses until we reach the Walvis Bay lagoon. In the afternoon we can have a relaxing walk along the side of the lagoon waiting for the sun to set.

* Overnight: Lodge in Walvis Bay lagoon view
* Treatment: Bed and Breakfast

4th Day: Walvis Bay

On board a 4×4 vehicle, accompanied by an expert guide / driver, today we will make an exciting excursion on the desert dunes. We will discover the extraordinary landscape surrounding Sandwich Harbour where the huge golden dunes of the Namib Desert meet the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the coastal track, we will cross the immense Kuiseb River mouth, until we reach Sandwich Harbor; an extensive, shallow lagoon populated by numerous seabirds: flamingos, pelicans, cormorants. On the way back we will visit Pelican Point where we will visit a Cape fur seals basking lazily in the sun. We will have lunch during our  excursion.

* Overnight: Lodge in Walvis Bay lagoon view
* Treatment: Bed and Breakfast and light Lunch 

5th Day: Walvis Bay – Etosha National Park

This morning we arrive we are heading for Etosha National Park, a must-see destination for anyone who loves nature and wildlife. The Etosha National Park has an area of 22,912 square kilometres and is one of the largest parks in Africa. Etosha means “great white place” and owes its name to the colour of its pan, an ancient dried up lake within the park, a salty depression that extends for 4,730 sq km. In the park there are 114 species of mammals, 340 birds and 110 reptiles. The park will reveal itself in all its magnificence as soon as we begin to drive the internal dirt roads of the park and start our first safari.

* Overnight: in Etosha N. Park
* Treatment: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

6th /7th Day: Etosha National Park

The day will be dedicated to the unforgettable safari in the park. At the first light of dawn, along the dirt roads that intersect inside the park, we will reach the numerous water holes where the animals go to drink; we will observe wildebeest, elephants, giraffes, black-faced impalas, antelopes of different species, oryx, kudu, zebras while they quench their thirst. We will search for the shy predators such as Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Hyenas, as well as numerous birds such as the colourful lilac-breasted roller, the Crowned Plover and various species of Eagles. Of course the animals are always on the move, sightings are frequent but never guaranteed, especially with regard to large predators.

* Overnight: in Etosha N. Park
* Treatment: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Full board treatment.

8th Day: Etosha National Park /Rundu

Before we head towards the park exit, we will make our last safari and sightings. After crossing the “von Lindequist Gate” near Namutoni, we will continue north towards Rundu in the Kavango region. We will see the first traditional villages and life with herds of cows and goats followed by their keepers, large crops of corn and pearl millet. On the road side, markets with wooden craft handcrafted by the Kavango people. We will reach our lodge, located along the bank of the Kavango River in the late afternoon.

* Overnight: Lodge in Rundu area River view
* Treatment: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

9th Day: Rundu /Bwabwata National Park

We will travel through the Caprivi Strip wedged between Namibia and Angola. It is a fertile and lush terrain surrounded by abundant vegetation and perennial rivers that now has taken the place of the desert landscapes. We will stop for a short visit to the Popa Falls rapids, a series of modest waterfalls originating from the Okavango River. We will cross the Bwabwata park until we reach our lodge located on the banks of the Kwando River. Afternoon game drive in the Bwabwata park with an open 4×4 vehicle, we can expect to see buffaloes, elephants, hippos, numerous species of antelope species and birds. We will return to the lodge accompanied by the last lights of a beautiful  sunset.

* Overnight: in Lodge
* Treatment: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

10th Day: Bwabwata National Park /Chobe National Park, Botswana

In the morning, we will do a pleasant boat cruise along the placid waters of the Kwando River, from this excursion we can admire nature from a new angle. Animals will appear on the banks of the river, and birds will be the highlights: kingfishers, herons, ibises, storks. once back to the lodge our itinerary continues towards the border with Botswana. Along the way we can still admire the traditional villages of this area, scenes of everyday life that flow through the window of our car. Once the entry formalities have been completed, we head towards the town of Kasane, located near the main entrance of the Chobe National  park.

* Overnight: Lodge in Kasane
* Treatment: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

11th Day: Chobe National Park, Botswana

Morning game drive will take place along the Chobe River Front, named after the river of the same name. This area covered by floodplains and forest and is populated by the high concentration of wildlife, the list of animals is endless: elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and other species of antelope including the beautiful sable antelope without forgetting the predators such as lion, leopard, hyena and African wild dog. Rich numbers bird species such as birds of prey, herons, cranes, Kingfisher, hornbills. In the afternoon will be on a boat cruise on the Chobe river enjoying game viewing from a different prospective.

* Overnight: Lodge in Kasane
* Treatment: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

12th Day: Chobe National Park / Victoria Falls, Zimbwabe

In the morning we will be on our way to Zimbabwe, once the entry procedures have been completed, we will continue towards the majestic Victoria Falls. The falls need no introduction, Just close your eyes and surely each of us will have an image of them in our memory. The emotion and amazement having them right in front of us are impressive. After a light lunch (optional), we will dedicate the afternoon visiting the Victoria Falls, discovered by David Livingstone and dedicated to Queen Victoria because of their majesty and beauty.

N.b. The Victoria Falls area which includes Zimbabwe and Zambia; offers travellers numerous optional activities such as: helicopter flight over the falls; boat cruise on the Zambezi river; boat trip to Livingstone Island (Zambia side) from where, after a short walk on the rocks, you can reach the natural pool (devil pool) overlooking the falls; in addition to numerous sports activities (rafting, bungee jumping, …) in short, there is something for all tastes.
We suggest adding another night to fully enjoy this area (optional service on request)

* Overnight: Lodge in Victoria Falls
* Treatment: Bed and Breakfast 

13th Day: Victoria Falls

As scheduled, this is the last day of the tour. A last nostalgic look at the boundless savannah wishing us a goodbye to Africa before arriving at the international airport in time for the return flight.

* Treatment: Breakfast