Adventure Overland Safaris in Africa - Swakopmund to Victoria Falls - 14 days

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Windhoek

Dates: 07Feb; 21 Feb; 07 Mar; 21 Mar; 04 Apr; 18 Apr; 02 May; 16 May; 30 May; 13 Jun; 27 Jun; 11 Jul; 25 Jul; 08 Aug; 22 Aug; 05 Sep; 19 Sep; 03 Oct; 17 Oct; 13 Oct; 14 Nov; 28 Nov; 12 Dec; 26 Dec; 09 Jan; 23 Jan; 06 Feb

Description: On this journey you will be traveling form one of Africa's most scenically diverse and beautiful countries, Namibia, to one of the worlds greatest natural wonders, Victoria Falls. The haunting landscape of Namibia, the vastness of the Namib Desert, the wonder of the Okavango Delta and the splendor of the Zambezi River will leave you inspired by this journey. Superb game viewing in some of the best game parks in Africa, visiting a wildlife sanctuary and having the opportunity to explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro are just a few of the highlights of this adventure charged safari.

* We offer discounts to ISIC card holders.

Highlights: DAY 1: Swakopmund
Founded by the Germans in 1892, their colonial influence is still evident today. Swakopmund has a selection of excellent coffee shops, restaurants & bars as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian curios. There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit. Today is spent at leisure exploring this seaside town & some of the activities available here.

Optional excursions include sky diving, quad biking, sand boarding, scenic desert flights, dolphin cruises, fishing trips, golf, horse riding and more. An activity briefing will be held on arrival in Swakopmund.

DAY 2: Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe (B / L / D)
Our departure from Swakopmund takes us to the Matterhorn of Namibia - Spitzkoppe. The 1728 m high rock formation, one of Namibia's most recognised landmarks, is well known as an ancient San sacred site. Explore the surrounding area and its San rock paintings. Tonight we bush camp under the African stars.

DAY 3: Spitzkoppe to Cheetah Park (B / L / D)
Today's drive is to the Cheetah Park - a private farm dedicated to conserving Namibia's cheetah population. We get to meet the resident cheetahs, a photo opportunity not to be missed!

DAY 4: Cheetah Park to the Etosha National Park (B / L / D)
After stopping briefly in Outjo to get supplies, we head to Etosha. Covering 20 000 km2, Etosha is Namibia's premier nature reserve. Situated around the Etosha Pan with a large variety of animal and bird life, the extensive network of gravel roads affords us the opportunity of accessing even the most remote areas of the park. We spend the remainder of the day exploring the parks southern area.

DAY 5: Etosha National Park (B / L / D)
Today we make our way 150 km across the park, keeping a look out for Etosha's large herds of desert antelope such as Springbok and the famed Oryx. After a full day of game viewing, we spend the evening relaxing at our camp.

DAY 6: Etosha National Park to Rundu (B / L / D)
From Etosha, we head in a north-easterly direction towards the lush Kavango region of northern Namibia. We stop at Rundu for supplies before heading to our spectacular campsite located on the banks of the Kavango River - complete with open air facilities and the occasional hippo grazing on the lawn!

DAY 7: Rundu to Maun (Botswana) (B / L / D)
Following the Kavango River, we enter Botswana and travel east along the course of the Okavango River to the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta and our destination, Maun. It is from here that we set off to explore the Okavango Delta.

DAY 8: Maun to Okavango Delta (OPTIONAL) (B / L / D)
The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has travelled from the Angolan highlands, spreading out to form the largest inland delta in the world. Studded with exotic islands, The Delta is renowned for its incredible variety of bird life and animals and is unique to Southern Africa.

Here we have the opportunity to take the optional 3 Day / 2 Night Drive In/Mokoro Excursion into the Delta. From Maun we drive north for a couple of hours to reach the mokoro poler's station. Mokoros are traditional dug out canoes maneuvered through the waterways by local guides who pole them through the reeds. After our guides find us a place to camp, we set off on an afternoon game walk, allowing us to experience The Delta wilderness.

For those who'd prefer not to explore The Delta, you can stay at the lovely campsite relaxing by the swimming pool or challenging each other to a game of volleyball. There is also a crocodile farm nearby that has its feeding times open to campsite visitors.

DAY 9: Okavango Delta (B / L / D)
A day of rest, relaxation and Delta experiences await. Today we have the opportunity to partake in a number of activities including swimming, game walks, mokoro cruises and even a chance to try our hands at poling our own mokoro!

DAY 10: Okavango Delta to Maun (B / L / D)
This morning affords us a final opportunity for a game walk before packing up and setting off back to Maun. We arrive back in the early afternoon and have the chance to complete our picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional sunset scenic flight over The Delta.

DAY 11: Maun to Chobe National Park (B / L / D)
We travel east and then north to the town of Kasane where we set up camp on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe River forms a border between Botswana and Namibia and Zambia. The late afternoon sees us take a boat cruise along the Chobe River. Elephant, hippo and many bird species can be viewed from the boat while we watch another glorious African sunset. Listen out for the resident hippos!

DAY 12: Chobe National Park (B / L / D)
This morning we have the option to do an early morning game drive into Chobe National Park. Chobe is one of Botswana's premier game parks, renowned for its large elephant herds. After our game drive we return to camp for lunch and an afternoon at leisure.

For the adventurous spirits, there is the option for the Chobe National Park Sleep-out an overnight experience in the Chobe National park. Spend the afternoon in search of wildlife en-route to the set camp within the park where we spend the evening surrounded by the night-time noises of the local wildlife. In the morning we continue our exploration and rejoin the group before heading to our next destination.

DAY 13: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) (Brunch)
Leaving Botswana we enter Zimbabwe and drive to the nearby Victoria Falls. Here in Africa's adventure capital, we set up camp in the towns centrally located campsite. Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and it's not difficult to see why. At 1700 m wide and around 100 m high, this is the world's largest sheet of falling water and a memorable sight on any African Safari! The Falls can be viewed from the Victoria Falls National Park, Zimbabwe - a fantastic photo opportunity. The afternoon is spent relaxing at the campsites swimming pool or exploring the many sights and delights of this town!

DAYS 14: Victoria Falls (B)
After breakfast, we exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime!

Optional Excursions include elephant back safaris, horse back safaris, a visit to the crocodile ranch, boat cruises and golf at The Elephant Hills Resort. Adrenalin junkies can bungee from the Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia or abseil down the Batoka Gorge - neither activity is for the faint hearted! All year round, flights in fixed wing, micro light and ultra light aircraft or helicopters provide an aerial perspective over this magnificent World Heritage Site. White water rafting on the Zambezi is world class. Beside the excitement of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the "floats," where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.

* Please note that all accommodation & activities in Victoria Falls must be paid for in USD cash (GBP & ZAR also accepted at a lower rate).

Free Trip:

When you book this trip, you are entitled to receive either a FREE 2 Day Chobe Mobile Safari or a FREE 3 Day Hwange Community Experience the Monday after your trip ends. The Local Payments are still applicable for each trip. This fantastic offer must be taken up at the same time you book this trip. Ask your agent or the Africa Travel Co office for more details. Conditions apply.

The staff and management look forward to welcoming you aboard and trust that you will enjoy your trip with us.

Safari Njema

Cost in US$: Trip price USD 590 plus a local payment of USD 370

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 28 max

Africa Travel Co's Mission Statement: Africa Travel Co. is one of the best established overland companies in Africa and is completely African based. We operate a fleet of specially built safari vehicles, in ten eastern and southern African countries, and each year sees us introduce new and innovative itineraries.

Year Founded: 1990