I T I N E R A R Y OVERVIEW

Duration: 26 days
Starts: South Africa
Ends: South Africa
Countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia

Day 1 - Augrabies Falls - South Africa
Departing Johannesburg early, we head to Upington, the principal town of the North Western Cape on the banks of the Orange River. We continue just past the Augrabies Falls where we set up camp for the night. (D)

Day 2 - Fish River Canyon - Namibia
This morning we visit the spectacular Augrabies Falls before crossing into Namibia. You will notice the stark change in the scenery, immediately. Making our way to Fish River Canyon we get our first taste of what the arid countryside looks like. After setting up camp we enjoy watching the sunset over the canyon, the second largest in the world. An experience to remember! (B,D)

Day 3 - Aus - Namibia
This morning you have time to explore the canyon further before we take a relaxed drive to Aus, a small town on the edge of the desert. We camp at Klein-Aus, a farm set amongst the rocky hills. There is the opportunity to go horse riding or hiking from here. (B,D)

Day 4 - Luderitz - Namibia
Early the next day we make our way to Kolmanskop, the town near Luderitz, that lost the battle with the sand when its inhabitants left many years ago. A guided tour gives us an insight into what life was like in this very harsh climate. We then continue into Luderitz itself, the port town. Here you can do a boat trip on the harbour (weather permitting) to see a penguin colony as well as some great sea life including dolphins. We return to Aus for the night. (B,D)

Days 5 & 6 - Sesriem - Namibia
We take a drive northwards to Sesriem. The scenery, as we approach the dunes will leave you breathless. We venture into Naukluft Park for great photo opportunities. The dunes of Sossusvlei are the highest sand dunes in the world. Take the challenge and see if you can make it all the way to the top! (B,L,D)

Day 7 & 8 - Swakopmund - Namibia
This morning we make the journey through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Walvis Bay. As we make our way through the pass, you will see spectacular scenery in colours straight from an artists painting. The lunar landscape appears, as we get closer to the coast. We continue through the desert to the oasis town of Swakopmund. Here there are boundless activities for you. You can relax on the beach or go deep sea fishing. You can also go quad biking, parachuting or sand boarding on the dunes for a close up look at the landscape! (B)

Day 9 - Cheetah Farm - Namibia
Making our way up the Skeleton Coast, we visit Cape Cross and its famous seal colony. Leaving the coast behind, we head back inland. Our overnight stop tonight is the Cheetah Farm where you have a unique experience awaiting you. We camp right next to the cheetah enclosure and have the chance to see many of these majestic animals close up. The brave can get very close as we feed the most effective “watch dogs” in the world at the main house! (B,L,D)

Day 10 & 11 - Etosha National Park - Namibia
Continuing northwards we enter the Etosha National Park. One night we camp at Okaukuejo, giving us the opportunity of game viewing at the amazing water hole on the edge of the camp. All night, animals from the smallest to the largest come to the water hole to drink – it’s up to you, how long you want to watch! Our days are spent on game drives, spotting some of the animals in the park. Midway we stop at the Etosha Pan after which the park is named. (B,L,D)

Day 12 - Windhoek - Namibia
Exiting Etosha we head to Windhoek. Tonight we enjoy the night life of the capital. (B,L)

Day 13 - Maun - Botswana
Crossing into Botswana we make our way to Maun, the gateway to the Delta. The Delta has many wildlife species and you will also learn the culture of the villagers, who will be escorting us during the days to follow. In the afternoon, take a look at the massive crocodiles at the Sitatunga Crocodile Farm and we make final preparations for our Delta trip. (B,D)

Days 14, 15, 16 - Okavango Delta - Botwana
This morning we venture into the wild bush of Africa, far from any form of civilization. Our trip begins by 4x4 landrover. Once in the Delta we join local villagers/ guides on mokoros (2 man dug out canoes). We begin our search for the abundance of wildlife that inhabits the Delta. Drifting silently through the channels, we set up camp on islands in the Delta. After a breathtaking sunset, relax around the campfire listening to sounds the nights have to offer. The days are filled with game walks, tracking different species and exploring the waterways of the world renowned Okavango Swamps. On the last afternoon we return to Maun, where we shop in the local town and enjoy a well deserved local braai (BBQ). (B,L,D)

Day 17 - Chobe National Park - Botswana
Continuing north, we set up camp in Kasane where you can relax and enjoy some great game viewing on an optional river cruise. (B,D)

Day 18 & 19 - Victoria Fall- Botswana
We start off with a 4x4 game drive into Chobe before making our way to Victoria Falls. We do a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi and you have the chance to explore Africa’s adrenaline capital, with the variety of extreme sports that it has to offer. You may decide to go white water rafting on one of the few commercially rafted, grade 5 rivers in the world or go bungy jumping from one of the highest jumps in the world! There is also the choice to go microlighting, gorge swinging, jet boating and of course visit the falls. (B)

Day 20 - Francistown - Botswana
Crossing back into Botswana we head to Francistown where we spend our final evening. (B,D)

Day 21- Johannesburg - South Africa
Today we take a relaxing drive back to Johannesburg. (B)