16 days Windhoek to Livingstone/ Victoria Falls
The Highlights
- Windhoek.
- Walking in the giant dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert.
- Wild camping in the desert and reserves.
- Optional activities in Swakopmund.
- Rock engravings in Twyfelfontein.
- Visit of a traditional Himba village.
- Game drives & night observation of animals at waterholes in Etosha National Park.
- Bushmen experience at Tsumeb.
- Mokoro excursion on the Okavango River.
- Game drive and boat excursion on the Kwando River and Caprivi Game Reserve.
- 2 nights in Livingstone / Victoria Falls.
The day is spent at leisure. We meet our guide at the reception of the hotel for a briefing at +-18h00. Hotel Safari (or similar accommodation). (Dinner own arrangements).
Day 2/
3: Sesriem/ Sossusvlei
Our journey takes us through ever
changing scenery to our camp located
on the edge of the Namib Desert. We
enjoy a sunset walk in the dunes
surrounding our camp. The following
morning is an early departure for
Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt
to witness the changing colours of the
worlds highest sand dunes. We
undertake a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and
Deadvlei. In the afternoon we enjoy a
short hike through the Sesriem Canyon.
(B, L, D).
Day
4: Swakopmund
Heading north we reach the coast at
Walvis Bay, and enjoy lunch while
viewing the many flamingos feeding. We
arrive in Swakopmund and spend the
afternoon exploring this German
colonial town or booking one of the
numerous optional excursions (own
expense) for the following day.
Activities available include
sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving,
kayaking, hot air ballooning or scenic
flights over the vast Namib Desert.
Dinner is enjoyed at a local
restaurant (own expense).
Accommodation in bungalows or
guest-house. (B, L).
Day
5: Spitzkoppe
The morning is spent at leisure
enjoying the town of Swakopmund or the
various activities on offer. Departing
after lunch, we head north and set up
camp among the boulders of the
Spitzkoppe Mountains. The spectacular
setting of our remote bushcamp is sure
to leave a lasting impression. (B, D).
Day
6: Damaraland / Twyfelfontein
We drive inland through the Damaraland
region with its vast and rugged
terrain. Its mountain ranges are
intercepted by wide gravel plains,
which run into sandy, vegetated
riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. We
visit the Twyfelfontein area for walks
to the bushmen paintings/ rock
engravings as well as the Organ Pipes.
(B, L, D).
Day
7: Himba Visit / Etosha National Park
In the morning we visit the Himba
tribe, a semi-nomadic tribe, living in
scattered settlements throughout the
region. They are characterised by
their proud yet friendly stature and
the women are noted for their unusual
beauty, enhanced by intricate
hairstyles and traditional dress. A
few hours are spent learning more
about these fascinating people. After
our visit we proceed to Etosha
National Park where we enjoy our first
game drive. (B, L, D).
Day
8/ 9: Etosha National Park
This Park is one of the most important
reserves and game sanctuaries in
Africa with thousands of wild animals
such as blue wildebeest, springbok,
zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah,
leopard, lion and elephant making this
area their home. Floodlit waterholes
at Okaukuejo and Namutoni campsites
attract an abundance of animals
throughout the evening, providing us
with many amazing wildlife sightings.
We enjoy early morning and late
afternoon game drives. (B, L, D).
Day
10: Tsumeb (Bushmen Experience)
Departing Etosha we enter the Tsumeb
area of Namibia. Learn about the
traditional Bushmen way of life, their
uses of the local fauna and flora and
gain an insight into the life of this
ancient culture on a 3 hour guided
walk. (B, L, D).
Day
11/ 12: Okavango River
We enter the Caprivi Strip where camp
is set amongst the lush vegetation
overlooking the Okavango River. Enjoy
sunset on the deck or a swim in the
river pool. The following afternoon
we relax on a sunset Mokoro excursion
whilst enjoying the prolific bird and
animal life of the Okavango. (B, L,
D).
Day
13: Kwando River - Caprivi
Driving through the BwaBwata National
Park (formally Caprivi Game Reserve)
we stop for a guided tour at a
traditional Caprivi village and have a
chance to buy their famous weavings
before setting up camp on the banks of
the Kwando River. Elephant and Hippo
can be viewed from the deck
overlooking the river. An afternoon
boat excursion and game drive are
undertaken in search of the many wild
animals that inhabit the BwaBwata
National Park. (B, L, D).
Day
14/ 15: Livingstone / Victoria Falls
We travel across the Zambian border to
view Victoria Falls - without doubt
one of the greatest and most
spectacular sights in Africa. Days are
spent at leisure to browse the local
markets, to experience the many
optional activities on offer in the
adrenalin capital of Africa including
white water rafting, bungi jumping,
microlighting/ airplane or helicopter
flights over the Falls, rhino walks,
elephant back safaris, and to visit
the Falls (own expense). (All meals
excluding 1 lunch & 1 dinner).
Day
16: Livingstone / Victoria Falls
The safari ends after breakfast.
(This itinerary will depend on local conditions.)

