Desert and Delta- Accommodated
The trip highlights include Wild Animals (Safari), Spectacular Nature landscapes and Diverse Cultures. International Groups. Two experienced Guides, one Overland Truck, Unlimited Travel Adventure!
Included in the group tour price: Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary, transport, registered guides and selected activities as per itinerary.
Excluded from the tour price: Flights, all items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities etc.
Detailed tour dossier
Pre departure information
Day 1 Swakopmund
After meeting your guides you will have the opportunity to experience one of the many optional activities available in the adventure capital of Namibia, Swakopmund. Alternatively explore the town, admire the architecture or visit the many quaint shops. Optional Activities: Dinner, Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights etc.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Kamanjab - Himba Tribe
Today we head inland towards Kamanjab in the north-west of Namibia. The following morning we will spend time with some of the semi-nomadic Himba people. The Himba are a pastoral people and are easily recognisable by their unique style of hair and dress
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3/4 Etosha National Park
After our informative time spent with the Himba we travel south-east to Etosha NP. The open plains allow spectacular elevated game viewing from the truck whilst on game drives. Our quality bungalow accommodation is inside the park at Okaukuejo and/or Halali which both boast floodlit night water holes where the animals come regularly to drink. Optional Activities: Morning or Night Drive with expert Namibian Game Ranger
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Windhoek
En-route to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, we stop at a craft market where you can buy authentic African carvings and paintings. On arrival in Windhoek we take a short driving tour around the city, and there’s some open time to explore the centre. Optional Activities: Dinner out
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 Botswana - Ghanzi
We say goodbye to Namibia and cross the Botswana border. Later we arrive at our lodge in Ghanzi, and this evening we experience some traditional tribal dancing from the local San community. Optional Activities: Game drive and bushman walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7/8/9 Maun – Okavango Delta
Maun is well known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta. We spend one night in Maun and prepare for this excursion. Small planes transport us over this amazing area to our tented camp; Moremi Crossing. Once in the Delta animals are often spotted from the lodge, but we also take a nature walk with a local expert and a guided afternoon boat cruise. If the water level allows there will also be a traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Gweta
A second scenic air-transfer will return us to Maun and the truck. This afternoon we drive to Planet Baobab where our evening accommodation is set amongst the majestic Baobab trees. For those wishing to learn more an optional Baobab Bush Walk is available. Optional Activity: Baobab Bush Walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Chobe National Park
After continuing north to Kasane, we enjoy the included sunset river cruise on the Chobe River (in the National Park) where animals such as hippos, buffalo and elephants are plentiful. Optional Activities: Chobe Game Drive (next morning)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
After an early morning optional game drive we cross into Zimbabwe where we have a short briefing on all the activities available here. Then we enter the much-anticipated Victoria Falls NP where we will experience the might of the great Zambezi River. Officially your tour finishes the next day after breakfast but most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, so we recommend an additional night be spent here. Optional Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Dinner out, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, White Water rafting and many more...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 Victoria Falls
Most people will spend the day on one of the many activities on offer here such as a walk with lions, or a helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls. Your tour officially finishes after breakfast, but there is the option to book extra nights. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, White Water rafting and many more.
Meals: Breakfast
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How do I get back home after this tour?
Option 1: The day after the tour ends, the overland truck will start a 2 day long transit from Victoria Falls, through Botswana, back to Johannesburg. Cost: € 99,50 per person sharing. Single supplement: € 30. Accommodation: 2 per room/ permanent tents. No meals included. Please check with us for availability.
Option 2: There are regular flights (daily) from Victoria Falls (in Zimbabwe) to Johannesburg (in South Africa). You can either book this flight yourself or through ShapShap Travel. The flight takes about 2 hours.
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Africa tours: Namibia and Botswana This tour takes you into the Okavango Delta of Botswana and the desert in Namibia. Enjoy safari in Etosha, meet the Himbas of Namibia, the Bushmen of Botswana, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe