Adventures with Anouk
Namibia and Botswana Tour
This overland group tour departs from Swakopmund in Namibia and ends in Johannesburg in South Africa. This tour offers a great combination of wildlife safaris, pure nature and diverse cultures.
ShapShap Adventure Travel, in collaboration with Instagram Travel Influencer Adventures with Anouk, invite you to join our specially chartered group tour. The 13 day group overland tour departs from Swakopmund in Namibia, crosses Botswana, visits the amazing Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and finally ends in Johannesburg, South Africa. This tour offers a great combination of wildlife safaris, pure nature and diverse cultures.
Why does Anouk want to explore Southern Africa?
Highlights include: Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, safaris in Etosha National Park, the Bushmen tribe, the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and of course Victoria Falls.
This tour is offered in two travel styles:
1. Camping: Clients mostly overnight in comfortable two-man dome tents, with built in mosquito nets and of course a mattress… and a couple of nights are upgraded to budget rooms.
2. Accommodated (hotels/ lodges): Clients overnight in a comfortable twin rooms or permanent safari tents, mostly with en-suite bathrooms.
This tour has a scheduled departure date for 1 November from Swakopmund, Namibia.
| Tour price: | ZAR 41,875 per person sharing (Approx. € 2,000 depending on ZAR – € exchange rate) |
| Single supplement (optional): | ZAR 850 per person |
| How long: | 13 days |
| Group size: | 20 clients max |
| Start point: | Swakopmund, Namibia |
| End point: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Meals: | Breakfast x 12, Lunch x 12, Dinner x 11 |
| Countries: | Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa |
Included: Transport in Custom Built Overland Vehicle, Driver and Tour Leader, Fuel, Tolls, Transit, all Transport Permits & R50 million Passenger Liability, Meals and Accommodation as indicated, Group airport transfers, Spitzkoppe visit with guide , Brandberg White Lady Hike, Walk through Windhoek with guide ,San tribal dancing ,Okavango Delta Mokoro excursion; Khwai conservation PM game drive ,Full day game drive in Savuti Game Reserve in 4×4 vehicles, Chobe National Park Boat Cruise
Excluded: All services except those listed above, Flights, Airport taxes, Visas, Sleeping bags, Porterage, Tips and gratuities, Anything of personal nature
Day 1 Swakopmund to Brandberg via Spitzkoppe
We leave Swakopmund early in the morning and make our way to the massive granite formations of Spitzkoppe which tower 700 metres above the desert plains below. The presence of rock art indicates their significance to the San people who lived here many years ago. We will enjoy a walk with a local guide and have the opportunity to view some examples of the rock paintings before setting off for our overnight stop for the evening.
Day 2 Brandberg and the White Lady
The Brandberg (Burning Mountains) are regarded as the highest in Namibia and home to the famous White Lady, one of more than 45,000 rock paintings in the area. This morning we will make the ±2-hour return hike to visit the painting that is said to be around 2,000 years old. (Please be advised that the hike does traverse rough terrain along the gorge of the normally dry Tsisab River). After our exploration, our journey continues to the area of Kamanjab. For those who would like to visit an educational centre showcasing the lifestyle of the Himba Tribe, you will have the opportunity to book an optional excursion this afternoon.
Day 3 Etosha National Park – Safari!
Rising early this morning we drive to the Etosha National Park. Etosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. This afternoon we reach the park and begin with our first game drive as we make our way to the rest camp.
Day 4 Etosha National Park
Our second day in Etosha allows for a full day to continue our exploration of the park. No day on safari is ever the same and the suspense before that special sighting is the motivation that keeps our eyes wide open. We explore the edges of the Etosha Pan in search of the abundant wildlife that occur in the park.
Day 5 Windhoek
It is an early rise as we take aim for Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. Upon arrival in Windhoek, we will take a short walk through the city centre and have the opportunity to view some of its better-known landmarks. (Our accommodation for the night is situated halfway between the city and the airport).
Day 6 Botswana – Ghanzi
Today we travel east to neighbouring Botswana and the Kalahari Desert. Starkly different to the Namib Desert after which Namibia is named, the Kalahari is no less dramatic and covers over 900000 square kilometres. The San people have long been associated with this harsh environment and this tonight we enjoy a dance evening that provides an insight into their culture of song, dance and storytelling.
Day 7 Okavango Delta ,Khwai Community Area
You will be separated from your Nomad truck for the next 2 nights and it is therefore important that you pack/gather your personal belongings which you may need, before we depart for Maun today as there is limited time in Maun for re-packing and storing. Please pack lightly and only take what you need for the following two nights. This morning we rise early and make our way towards Maun, where upon arrival in Maun you will have the opportunity to go on an optional scenic flight over the Delta (time and weather permitting). After your optional flight, you will be collected from Maun and will be transferred to the Khwai Conservation area in smaller safari type vehicles. This evening our guide will prepare us on what to expect for our mokoro excursion into the Okavango Delta and our game drive in Khwai.
Day 8 Okavango Delta Excursion
Heading out early, we transfer by safari vehicle, to the poling station, where we will meet the polers who will be escorting us into the Delta. The polers will steer us through the serene area of narrow, reed lined channels which open out onto beautiful lagoons. Reaching one of the many islands, a nature walk may be taken with your pole and after the walk, we return by mokoro through the channels back to the poling station. While the mokoro trail is not primarily a game viewing activity, a variety of game may be spotted in this pristine wilderness area, including elephant, giraffe, kudu, impala and zebra. After lunch, we will return to Khwai Conservation area for our afternoon game drive which will be conducted in open 4×4 safari vehicles. The game viewing routes chosen during the afternoon by the professional guide may vary especially when high floods are experienced as certain roads may be closed or impassable.
Day 9 Kasane
Today’s journey from Khwai to Kasane (via the Savuti National Park) is expected to take approximately 10 hours. You will pack up camp and depart at first light on the open 4×4 safari vehicles. The road conditions can best be described as dense sand and depending on the season you are travelling in, could be through thick vegetation. During the winter months (May-September) we strongly suggest layering up on clothing, pack a beanie and/or scarf and thick jacket. Animal sightings can never be guaranteed while we transit/traverse these wilderness areas and any stops for viewing of the wildlife will add to the time spent in the 4×4 safari vehicle. We suggest stocking up on snacks and at least 1 x 5l bottle of water in Maun for the journey as there are no re-supply points until you reach Kasane.
The Savuti Game Reserve is a unique area bordered by the Okavango Delta to west and Chobe National Park to the east. Today is a long day as we spend most of our day travelling via the various sectors including the Savuti Game Reserve in search of the species that roam the plains. Expect some bumpy roads as we traverse this wilderness area in our 4×4 vehicles. Offering habitats from wetland, open water to the grasslands and Savannah woodland, we hope to see as many species of fauna and flora possible. This afternoon we arrive on the banks of the Chobe River and will be re-united with our Nomad truck in the town of Kasane.
Day 10 Chobe National Park
For those that opt to participate in the optional game drive in Chobe National Park, you will be collected early from camp and will venture out in open 4×4 safari type vehicles. You will return to camp in time for lunch and a quick siesta before we head out in the afternoon to explore the Chobe National Park from the river, enjoying a leisurely boat cruise which allows us an up close and personal experience with the many elephants that frequent the river in the afternoons.
Day 11 Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe
With the memories of our wildlife encounters firmly etched in our minds, we cross the border into Zimbabwe this morning and travel the short distance to Victoria Falls. Today you will have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls at your leisure, also known by the local name of “Mosi-oa Tunya” (the smoke that thunders). While much of today is dedicated to viewing the mighty Zambezi River as it drops into the Batoka Gorge below, the bustling adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a range of optional activities for those wanting a dose of adrenaline in the afternoon. For the more relaxed traveller there are craft markets and coffee shops on offer as well.
Day 12 Woodlands Stop-Over, Francistown
Departing Victoria Falls this morning, we cross into Botswana and travel south to Francistown in central Botswana. We reach our overnight stop on the outskirts of Francistown in the late afternoon.
Day 13 Johannesburg, South Africa
Leaving early, we continue to the border with South Africa and on to the city of Johannesburg, arriving in the late afternoon.
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Before and after the tour services
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