Southern Africa Adventure - Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls
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About This Experience in Windhoek
Why Visit Windhoek?
Windhoek, Namibia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Windhoek provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Windhoek
You can reach Windhoek, Namibia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- We rent vehicles and hire local drivers/guides whom we have worked with several times
- Photography instruction for those who would like
- All locally guided tours and safaris included in the itinerary
- Flights from Johannesburg, SA to Windhoek, Namibia and from Kasane, Botswana back to Johannesburg
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 60 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Friday, Oct 16th: Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia
Arrive in the capital city of Windhoek 16 hours
Arrive in the capital city of Windhoek. We will meet you at the airport and transport you to The Arebbusch Travel Lodge, where you can check into your room and rest before dinner.
Saturday, Oct 17th: Windhoek to Neura’s Lodge and Winery near Sesriem, Namibia
After breakfast we will load the safari vehicles... 1 hour
After breakfast we will load the safari vehicles and drive approximately 5 hours to Neura’s Lodge and Winery near Sesriem. We will check into our rooms, enjoy a wine and cheese tasting.
Observe the cheetah feeding at Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary,... 1 hour
Observe the cheetah feeding at Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary, on the grounds at Nueras Lodge & Winery.
Sunday, Oct 18th: Namib-Naukluft National Park to Walvis Bay, Namibia
After an early departure from Nueras, we will... 4 hours
After an early departure from Nueras, we will start the day with a wildlife and scenic drive through the dunes in morning light, then take a short 4×4 drive and hike to the famous Sossusvlei dry ancient lakebed. After our morning adventure, we will drive to Walvis Bay.
Monday, Oct 19th: Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbor Boat and 4x4 Tour
After breakfast, we will walk to the harbor... 8 hours
After breakfast, we will walk to the harbor for a 8:30am boat tour of the surrounding bay, followed by a gourmet lunch on the beach (this lunch is included with the tour fee) and an afternoon 4×4 jeep tour of Sandwich Harbor and the surrounding dunes.
Tuesday, Oct 20th: Walvis Bay to Swakopmund, Namibia
After breakfast, we will depart at 7:30 am... 4 hours
After breakfast, we will depart at 7:30 am for Swakopmund to take a guided “Little Five Wildlife Tour” via 4×4 jeeps in the surrounding Namib Desert. Our guide, Chantelle, is a very knowledgeable and passionate naturalist who will show us the often overlooked and misunderstood creatures and why it is important to be aware of the smaller life right below our feet. Expect to see skinks, lizards, geckos, tube spiders and possibly snakes.
Wednesday, Oct 21st: Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein, Namibia
After breakfast, we will depart at 9 am... 16 hours
After breakfast, we will depart at 9 am for Twyfelfontein, approximately 5 hours, making stops along the way for cultural visits and to browse local wares.
Thursday, Oct 22nd: Twyfelfontein to Mondjila Safari Camp near Etosha National Park, Namibia
After breakfast, we will take a one-hour guided... 1 hour
After breakfast, we will take a one-hour guided walking tour of the Twyfelfontein cultural site & petroglyphs.
After the guided tour of Twyfelfontein, we will... 1 hour
After the guided tour of Twyfelfontein, we will visit a living museum of the Damara people to observe their customs and traditions, as well as browse local wares.
Friday, Oct 23rd: Etosha National Park, Namibia
Depart Mondjila Safari Camp at 6:45 am for... 8 hours
Depart Mondjila Safari Camp at 6:45 am for a self-guided drive into Etosha National Park to view wildlife. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, plains zebras, several species of antelope, abundant birdlife and possibly lions, black rhinos, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and leopards.
Saturday, Oct 24th: Onguma Private Game Reserve and Etosha National Park, Namibia
After breakfast, half of the group will go... 4 hours
After breakfast, half of the group will go for an early morning drive into Etosha National Park, while the other half will depart later in the morning to visit the famous Onkolo Hide - a ground level waterhole hide within the reserve - to view wildlife.
Sundowner 3 hours
Sundowner. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, plains zebras, several species of antelope, abundant birdlife and possibly black rhinos, lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and leopards.
Sunday, Oct 25th: Onguma to Grootfontein, Namibia
The groups will switch morning activities to allow... 4 hours
The groups will switch morning activities to allow everybody the opportunity to experience the Onkolo Hide in Onguma as well as a morning game drive in the eastern side of Etosha National Park. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, plains zebras, several species of antelope, abundant birdlife and possibly black rhinos, lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and leopards.
Monday, Oct 26th: Grootfontein to Popa Falls, Namibia
After breakfast, we will depart Roy's for Popa Falls, roughly 4 3 hours
After breakfast, we will depart Roy's for Popa Falls, roughly 4.5 hours away. We will check into our rooms, rest a bit and embark on an evening game drive along the Kavango River in the Manhango Core of Bwabwatea National Park. This region has large populations of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, cape buffalo, birdlife, and rare species of antelope.
Tuesday, Oct 27th: Popa Falls to Kasane, Botswana
Early morning departure for the Eastern Zambezi region... 3 hours
Early morning departure for the Eastern Zambezi region to visit Bwabwata National Park, where we will go on a game drive in hopes of seeing the rare and elusive African wild dog. This region has large populations of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, cape buffalo, birdlife, and rare species of antelope.
Wednesday, Oct 28th: Chobe National Park, Botswana
Early morning (5:45am) departure for a game drive in Chobe National Park 6 hours
Early morning (5:45am) departure for a game drive in Chobe National Park. Expect to see elephants, abundant birdlife, cape buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, lions, and possibly leopards. We will return to Sunbirds Lodge for lunch (this lunch is included with the tour fee).
Evening boat tour on the Chobe River 3 hours
Evening boat tour on the Chobe River. Expect to see elephants, abundant birdlife, cape buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and possibly snakes.
Thursday, Oct 29th: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 14 Thursday, Oct 29th 7:30am departure for Victoria Falls,... 7 hours
Day 14 Thursday, Oct 29th 7:30am departure for Victoria Falls, roughly one hour away, where we will spend much of the day visiting Victoria Falls National Park. We'll have lunch at a local restaurant on the Zambezi River, visit a nearby shopping mall, then return to Kasane for dinner and lodging at Sunbirds Chobe Hotel.
Friday, Oct 30th: Kasane, Botswana to Johannesburg, SA
After breakfast, we will be driven to the... 3 hours
After breakfast, we will be driven to the Kasane airport and fly to Johannesburg, South Africa to connect with homebound flights.
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