Namibia is Africa, with its friendly, natural people, with endless thorn savannah, Mopane bushland, Makalani palms and Baobabs, with lions and elephants, zebras and giraffes, an animal world as rich in species as no other on Earth. It is being protected in the huge Etosha National Park and many other game and nature reserves.
The Caprivi Strip is the wettest region in Namibia with its high rainfall and a number of major rivers like the Okavango, Kwando and Zambezi, also some smaller rivers like the Linyanti and the Chobe. The abundance of water in the Caprivi sustains a large variety of animal and bird species. Especially numerous are the elephants, though not easily spotted through the dense vegetation. The wildlife is being protected in a couple of reserves (Bwabwata, Mudumu, Lizauli, Mamili). There are no fences, so the animals can roam freely across the borders of the neighboring countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The Chobe National Park in Botswana, bordering the Caprivi in the south, is especially excellent for game viewing. And finally a visit to the Victoria Waterfalls in Zimbabwe is a spectacular option. With the mighty Zambesi River roaring over a two kilometers width to eventually plunge 120 meters, Victoria Falls are the biggest waterfalls in Africa.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Windhoek
After our arrival to Windhoek International Airport, we meet with our guide and driver and we're transferred to a private hotel near the city. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Pension Palmquell, (1 night)
Day 2: Windhoek / Etosha (drive)
Our guide will meet us after breakfast at the hotel, where our day-tour will start as we drive toward the Etosha National Park. Our route will take us via Okahandja and Otjiwarongo, and we'll also stop to visit the Otjikoto Lake. Later we arrive at our lodge, situated next to the entrance of the National Park. After check-in the first game drive into the park will be offered.
Overnight: Mokuti Lodge (2 nights). Includes: (B), (D)
Day 3: Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is one of Southern Africa's finest and most important Game Reserves. Etosha Game park was declared a National Park in 1907 (!) and covering an area of 22 270 square km, it is home to 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. On our Game drives, in the morning and afternoon, we can expect to see many buck species, elephant, giraffe, rhino and lions. If we're fortunate enough we will also see leopard and cheetah. We will return later to our Lodge for dinner. Includes: (B), (D).
Day 4: Etosha / Tsintsabis (drive)
We leave this morning our lodge and we'll drive via Tsumeb to a farm near Tsintsabis, where we will be accommodated in Bushman-style huts, to get a close feeling of how the oldest tribe of Namibia lived.
Overnight: Bushman Huts (1 night). Includes: (B), (D).
Day 5: Tsintsabis / Rundu (drive)
In the morning the owner of the farm, who has done extensive research on the Bushman tribe, will take us - together with an elderly Bushman - on a trail to present us of their traditions and lifestyle. Afterwards we will continue to Rundu, the day's destination.
Overnight: Hakusembe River Lodge (1 night). Includes: (B), (D).
Day 6: Rundu / Mahangu Park (drive)
After breakfast we will be proceeding into the western part of the Caprivi region, visiting en route the Catholic Mission Andara and traveling further to our lodge/tents at the Mahangu Park.
Overnight: Mahangu Safari Lodge / twin luxury tents (2 nights). Includes: (B), (D).
Day 7: Mahangu National Park
Situated in the Caprivi Strip the Mahangu National Park is extremely rich in fauna and flora. In the park we can see plenty of game, such as sable and roan antelopes, elephants, hippos, buffalos, and other antelope species. For bird watchers/lovers the Mahangu National Park offers more than 420 different bird species. We start our day with a Game drive into the park, having fair chance of encountering buffalo, elephant and the rare Sable antelope. After our full day in the Park, we'll return to our Camp. Includes: (B), (D).
Day 8: Mahangu National Park / Mudumu Park (drive)
This morning we will be traveling further through the Caprivi Strip and from Kongola we will follow the Kwando River till we arrive to a very nice lodge situated next to the River in the Mudumu Park. After check-in and a short rest we'll have a boat cruise on the Kwando River till sunset.
Overnight: Lianshulu Lodge (1 night). Includes: (B), (D).
Day 9: Kwando River / Zambezi River (drive)
After a leisurely breakfast at our Lodge, we continue our trip along the Kwando River to the Linyanti Wetland and arrive at Katima Mulilo in the afternoon. Here we will stay at a well-known Lodge next to the Zambezi River and we'll enjoy a beautiful sunset on a floating wooden patio on the River.
Overnight: Caprivi River Lodge (1 night). Includes: (B), (D).
Day 10: Zambezi River / Chobe River (drive)
Today we will be proceeding to the border-crossing post at Ngoma Bridge and entering Botswana. From here continue to Kasane, arriving there in the early afternoon. Our guide will take us to the lodge located on the Chobe River, where we will stay for 2 nights, whilst visiting this famous Park.
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge (2 nights). Includes: (B), (D).
Day 11: Chobe National Park
The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square kilometers and has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. Its uniqueness in the abundance of wildlife and the true African nature of the region, offers a safari experience of a lifetime. In the morning we go for a game drive in an open vehicle into the famous Chobe National Park and in the afternoon we take a boat cruise on the Chobe River, while - again - game viewing will be possible. Includes: (B), (D).
Day 12: Chobe National Park / Victoria Falls (drive)
In the morning we'll have transferred to the border of Botswana with Zimbabwe and from here we'll drive further to Victoria Falls. After arriving here, we check in and spend two nights at a very nice guesthouse near the centre of the town.
Overnight: Amadeus Garden (2 nights). Includes: (B).
Day 13: Victoria Falls
We will enjoy the day at leisure in Victoria Falls. Includes: (B).
Day 14: Victoria Falls / Windhoek or Johannesburg (flight)
After a rare and exciting African game and nature viewing we will bid farewell to this Southern African part of the Continent as we're transferred to the airport for our flights back to Windhoek or Johannesburg then home.
Tour highlights and World Heritage Sites (WHS):
- The Etosha National Park
- Tsintsabis and the Bushmen Tribes
- Mahangu National Park
- Mudumu Park
- The Kwando River and the Linyanti Wetland
- The Zambezi River
- The Chobe National Park
- Victoria Falls
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
· Meet and greet service at Windhoek International Airport.
· Transfers in AC minivan/car with English speaking driver/guide
· Accommodation as per itinerary
· Meals as specified (B=breakfast, D=dinner)
· Refreshments during the day while driving
· Park Entrance fees as per itinerary
· Porterage at airports and lodges/hotels
· Activities and Game drives as stated in the itinerary
· Tourism Levies and VAT
· Information Pack upon arrival.
Price Excludes:
· All International flights and airport taxes
· Meals and drinks that are not specified in the itinerary
· Activities that are not specified on the above itinerary
· Flight from Victoria Falls to Windhoek or Johannesburg
· Visa fees
· Personal expenses
· Travel insurance
· Tips / Gratuities and other such costs
Tour will depart with minimum 04 and max 12 participants
Tour cost 2008:
USD: 3,435.00 / CAD: 3,600.00 per person in double occupancy. Single
supplement is USD: 455.00 / CAD: 480.00
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Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
National Parks
Wildlife Viewing
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