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17 Days Namibia, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls Accommodated Adventure

Explore Namibia, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls over 17 Days.

You will have 17 magnificent days to explore, starting off in Windhoek, Namibia. Meet one of the last semi-nomadic tribes in Africa, embark on safari in Etosha National Park,

visit the highest mountain in Namibia as well as the coastal region of Swakopmund. During your visit to the Brandberg area you can explore the beauty of Damaraland on

an optional Guided Self-Drive Tour that includes a short hike to the White Lady Bushmen Painting. Our unique Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles allow you to experience

that perfect moment where you make a true connection with Africa. Travel to Sesriem and Sossusvlei before returning to Windhoek and crossing the border to Botswana.

Explore the Okavango Delta by air, and Mokoro (canoe), Chobe national Park by boat and finally ending at one of the 7 wonders of the world the Mighty Victoria Falls.

Several nights of comfortable accommodation and transport in a Mercedes Sprinter luxury midi-bus ensure that you will experience the best this region has on offer.

Tour Highlights

The Namib Desert: The oldest desert and the the worlds highest dunes

Swakopmund: Coastal town with various optional activities

Brandberg: Highest point/mountain in Namibia with the famous White Lady Bushmen Painting. Various optional activities to choose from and you might be lucky enough to spot the desert elephants

Etosha National Park: One of Africa’s greatest wildlife parks with unique landscapes

Ova (Himba) Tribe: Experience their culture and way of living first hand – learn about their ancestors and herbal medicine, their hairstyles and jewellery imitating the status of each tribe member as well as their close relationship with nature, their cattle, and children

Ghanzi: Dance and explore the Kalahari with the San (Bushmen) tribe.

The Okavango Delta: Once you are comfortable and laid back in your mokoro, the slow and tranquil journey into The Delta begins.

Elephant Sands: Elephant Sands is famous for its wildlife watering hole, voted as one of the top ten watering holes in Africa.

Chobe National Park: Explore the park on the Chobe river during your included afternoon sunset boat cruise and on an optional morning game drive.

Victoria Falls: Cross into Zimbabwe and enjoy a short drive to the magnificent Victoria Falls and its charming little town.

Accommodation Grade: 3 Star graded hotels, lodges and tented rooms Overnight in comfort 3-star graded lodges, hotels, and bungalows with twin shared en suite rooms. Most rooms in Southern Africa don’t have mosquito nets, as it is not needed. Some establishments will have fans instead of air-conditioning. All breakfasts and most dinners are included and will be served by your overnight hosts. All accommodation is shared between (same gender) members of the tour group unless you booked with partner/friend/family member or a single supplement.

Physical Rating / Trip Pace: Medium / Adventurous Our tours are of an adventurous nature and some activities could require a person to be actively involved, so we require all participants to be "young at heart", in good health and have a flexible outlook on problem-solving and participation in a group setting. You need to be fit enough to take your own luggage in and out of the vehicle and carry it to and from your room. You need to be able to travel long distances on some days and you must be able to get in and out of an overland safari vehicle with ease and un-assisted.

General: Tour code: WWVL Style: Premium Accommodated Adventure Tour Comfort level: Comfortable Group size: Max 12 Days: 17 Start: Windhoek End: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Distance: 3521km

Included:

Transport: Premium Overland Safari Vehicle

Meals: 16 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 11 Dinners

Accommodation: Bungalows/Lodges (11 nts), Tented Rooms (1 nts), Hotel (4 nts)

Entrance fees: Etosha NP, White Lady Painting, Namib Naukluft Park - Sesriem/Sossusvlei, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park

Activities: Game Drives in Etosha National Park, Himba Settlement Experience, White Lady Bushmen Painting Hike, Sesriem Canyon Visit, Visit Dune 45, 4x4 Sossusvlei/Deadvlei Transfer, San (Bushmen) Walk, Okavango Delta Experience, Chobe River Boat Cruise

Airport transfer: Inclusive of your arrival transfer. Please see “Joining Instructions” for more details

Crew: Services of a Tour Leader and Driver for the duration of the tour, local guides as per activities included.

Route Map:

Joining Instructions

On arrival in Johannesburg, you will make your way to the joining hotel. As an added service to our travellers, your arrival airport transfer is included. Walk out of the international arrivals area and look for a transfer person holding Africa4us signage and your name. Ask him/her what hotel he/she will be taking you to (do not volunteer this information). Then present your passport for proof of identity. The tour departs in the morning of day 2. A brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel reception area in evening on day 1 of your tour at 6 PM. Upon arrival, the reception will provide information from your Tour Leader regarding the meeting place and time. NB: As a precondition we require your arrival flight details no later than four weeks prior to the start date of your tour. Kindly e-mail this information to: flights@africa4us.com. Please make sure that you receive your travel voucher confirming the transfer. The transfer in non-refundable if not used. If you have not met our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, please call the 24-hour emergency number at +27 (0) 82 556 4562.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Windhoek Explore Windhoek during the day and meet your group and your Tour Leader in the evening at 18:00 to get acquainted and review your trip details. Windhoek is a tiny capital town but with loads of interesting things to offer. One of the most famous is the display of 33 meteorites, the Gibeon Meteorites in the Post Street Mall. Here you can take pictures of and touch these extra-terrestrial bodies that are corrosive resistant due to the high amount of nickel the bodies contain. Shopping opportunities abound and for the historically inclined there are many museums and historical buildings within walking distance around the town centre. One of the most widely photographed and a historical landmark is the Christ Church, a Lutheran church, built in the Gothic revival style.

Meals Included: None

Travel time: N/A

Activities Included: Airport Transfer, Welcome Meeting at 18:00 Activities Optional: Explore the City, Craft Market

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Hotel: Hotel Safari or similar:

Day 2: Windhoek to Etosha National Park Depart after breakfast for Etosha National Park, one of Southern Africa’s best-loved wildlife sanctuaries. Head out for an afternoon game drive to search for elephant, the unique black-faced impala, zebra, endangered black rhino, or any of the more than 100 mammal species the park is home to. In the rainy season, the salt pans turn into shallow lakes, with pelicans, flamingos and other bird species flocking to this temporary water haven.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: 7 hrs

Activities Included: Afternoon Game Drive Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: Etosha National Park

Lodge/Bungalow: Okekeujo/Halali or similar

Day 3: Etosha National Park Enjoy a full day’s game drive in your air-conditioned Premium Overland Safari Vehicle. Gather memories of unique sightings that you will not likely experience again. Watch how ghostly grey-white elephants bathe themselves in the white dust of the area or zoom in on the magnificent sight of giraffes etched against a wide and open horizon. Fall asleep with the haunting calls of hyena or a lion’s roar in the distance.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: Full Day Game Drive

Activities Included: Game Drives in Premium Overland Safari Vehicle

Activities Optional: Night Game Drive

Entrance Fees Included: Etosha National Park

Lodge/Bungalow: Okekeujo/Halali or similar

Day 4: Etosha National Park to Kamanjab We travel to the small settlement of Kamanjab and take a guided tour of an authentic Himba village. Experience their culture and way of living first hand – learn about their ancestors and herbal medicine, their hairstyles and jewellery imitating the status of each tribe member as well as their close relationship with nature, their cattle, and children.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: 4 hrs

Activities Included: Himba Settlement Experience Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Lodge/Bungalow: Oppie Koppie Lodge or similar

Day 5: Kamanjab to Brandberg (Uis Area) We travel south to Brandberg, home to Königstein, at 2,573m above sea level the highest peak in Namibia. We visit the famous White Lady Bushmen painting in the Brandberg on a guided hike. The walk to the painting and back is about 2 hours. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery along the riverbed on your way to the famous “lady”, with multicoloured rocks that take on various shades of flaming orange in the late afternoon, giving the mountain its name. Around the lodge area, there is a good chance to see the famous desert elephant, sometimes casually wandering into the lodge premises.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: 4 hrs

Activities Included: Afternoon White Lady Painting Hike Activities Optional: Variety of Ultimate Adventure Tours with Polaris Utility Terrain Vehicles, Horse Riding

Entrance Fees Included: White Lady Painting

Lodge/Bungalow: Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar

Day 6: Brandberg to Swakopmund We continue to Swakopmund with its distinct German influence and cooler Atlantic sea air. Swakopmund offers a variety of cultural experiences and adventure activities, bakeries, cafes, book shops and curio shops to spoil yourself.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel time: 4 hrs

Activities Included: N/A Activities Optional: Quad Biking, Sand Boarding, Skydiving Scenic Flight

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Hotel: Prost Hotel or similar

Day 7: Swakopmund Swakopmund caters for a wide scope of tastes and styles. Take a walk along the beach or dip your toes in the icy Atlantic Ocean or visit the Krystal Galerie which boasts with the largest Quartz Crystal Cluster on display in the World, weighing in at 14 100 kilogrammes. If adrenalin and outdoors is your thing then you can enjoy optional activities like quad biking, sand boarding, 4×4 safaris, skydiving (weather permitting) and more.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel time: N/A

Activities Included: N/A

Activities Optional: Quad Biking, Sand Boarding, Skydiving etc

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Hotel: Prost Hotel or similar

Day 8: Swakopmund to Sesriem Today is an early departure and a long drive south into the Namib Desert. You will drive through the Kuiseb and Gaub passes and visit Solitaire to taste their world-renowned apple crumble pie on your way to Sesriem and Sossusvlei.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: 7 hrs

Activities Included: N/A

Activities Optional: Nature Drive, Sundowner Drive

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Lodge/Bungalow: Hammerstein or similar

Day 9: Sesriem We stay close to Sesriem and use the opportunity to experience the beautiful desert sun rising over the dunes. Climb the majestic Dune 45 before continuing to Sossusvlei/Deadvlei, a seemingly endless expanse of sand dunes. We explore Sesriem Canyon in the afternoon.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: 5 hrs

Activities Included: Dune 45, Transfer to Sossusvlei / Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon Activities Optional: Nature Drive, Sundowner Drive

Entrance Fees Included: Namib Naukluft Park - Sesriem & Sossusvlei

Lodge/Bungalow: Hammerstein or similar

Day 10: Sesriem to Windhoek Travel to Windhoek, Namibia's capital. Spend the last few hours of the day exploring Windhoek and its strong German influence. You will have the option to celebrate tonight at one of Windhoek’s famous restaurants. This tiny capital town has loads of interesting things to offer. One of the most famous is the display of 33 meteorites, the Gibeon Meteorites in the Post Street Mall. Here you can take pictures of and touch these extra-terrestrial bodies that are corrosive resistant due to the high amount of nickel in them. Shopping opportunities abound and for the historically inclined there are many museums and historical buildings within walking distance in the town centre. One of the most widely photographed and a historical landmark is the Christ Church, a Lutheran church, built in the Gothic revival style. Windhoek is the “getting on” and “getting off” hub for people who have booked shorter “legs” of your combo trip. You might lose some of your travel companions and new people might join. You might also

have a change of vehicle and adventure crew (Tour Leader and Driver.) Although it might sound a bit daunting, please be assured that your vehicle will be the same standard and your adventure crew are very experienced in dealing with these changes to make it as smooth as possible. All adventure crew is committed to giving the best possible service but because all have their own style, own special recipes, and own passion with regards to culture, fauna and flora, geology etc. having a change of crew will broaden your experience on the trip immensely.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel time: 6 hrs

Activities Included: N/A Activities Optional: Explore City, Craft Markets and Museums

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Hotel: Hotel Safari or similar:

Day 11: Windhoek to Ghanzi Depart Windhoek early for a long drive through the eastern part of Namibia, crossing the border into Botswana and travelling into the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Ghanzi is the area where San (Bushmen) live who still have the knowledge of an ancient lifestyle and are eager to welcome visitors into their almost forgotten world. In the evening, you can enjoy an optional ancient dance ritual performed around a campfire by the San and if the night is clear, enjoy the sparkling, starry skies for which Ghanzi is famous.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: 9 hrs

Activities Included: N/A Activities Optional: Bushmen Dances PM

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Lodge/Bungalow: Ghanzi Trail Blazers or similar

Day 12: Ghanzi to Maun Enjoy a morning walk with the San (Bushmen) as they display their survival skills that have been passed on from generation to generation before departing Ghanzi and arriving in Maun, Botswana’s fifth largest town, after lunchtime. Once you’ve arrived in Maun you will have the option to get a spectacular birds-eye view of the Okavango Delta from above in a small fixed wing aircraft (weather permitting). Looking down on the Delta from the aircraft, you will have a fair idea of the magnitude of this massive mix of land and water with its intricate system of channels and islands. You might also see families of elephant, giraffe, and herds of buffalo or even hippos from the air. If you skip the flight, you will have the chance to kick back and relax at the lodge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: 5 hrs

Activities Included: Bushmen Walk Activities Optional: Delta Flight

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Lodge/Bungalow: Island Safar Lodge or similar

Day 13: Maun (Okavango Delta) To ensure the best Delta experience for our clients we have implemented two different styles or means of exploring this unique eco system. Due to the changing water levels in the Delta and dry seasons we will either explore the Delta on a Mokoro(boat) or on a 4x4 open vehicle game drive.

Mokoro: Today you will experience a unique way of travelling into the Okavango Delta with a mokoro. The mokoro is used by local people as means of transport. You will be transferred to the ‘’polling’’ station either with a motorized boat or a 4x4 vehicle depending on the water levels of the Delta. A mokoro is a traditional dug-out canoe that seats two people. The mokoro is steered by a ‘’poler” standing at the back, manoeuvring the mokoro downstream with a pole, very much like the gondoliers in Venice. Once you are comfortable and laid back in your mokoro, the slow and tranquil journey into The Delta begins. Gliding along on the quiet water you will have an unlimited source of opportunities to take exquisite photos of your surroundings. The duration of the mokoro trail depends on the time of year and water levels of the Delta. You will stop for lunch at an island and enjoy a nature walk of a few hours. Then you head back to Maun, again in your mokoro enjoying the last hour or two on the water while the late afternoon sun starts heading for the horizon. The Delta is usually at its lowest point from December to May 4X4 Open Vehicle Game Drive in Moremi Game Reserve: Departing from Maun early morning, we are destined for the Blackpools and Xini Lagoon areas in Moremi Game Reserve. Once past the Buffalo Fence and inside the Delta area, 50km from Maun, we start our Delta experience. You can expect a full day of exploration in the search of wild animals, interesting and varied landscapes in this untamed African bush. Lunch will be done en-route and you will have the opportunity to take exquisite photos as Moremi is well known for teeming bird life, elephants, buffalo, hippo, lion and if you are lucky leopard (including various antelope species). What makes Moremi unique is that it was the first tribal land to be proclaimed by a local African tribe in 1963 as a wildlife sanctuary. During the dry season, a congregation of all bird and wildlife species, along permanent rivers and water holes makes Moremi Game Reserve one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences! This experience will only be conducted if the water levels are too low for our travellers to have a proper Mokoro Delta experience. The Delta is usually at its lowest point from December to May. Africa4us is deeply committed to protecting the environment and we make sure that our tours reflect this commitment. During the years of conducting tours in the Delta, we have experienced that the human footprint being left behind have a negative effect on this extremely sensitive eco system therefore, we do not include an overnight experience in the Delta. We believe that our included Delta experience give one the same adventure with less impact on the environment.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel time: N/A

Activities Included: Okavango Delta Experience Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: Okavango Delta

Lodge/Bungalow: Island Safar Lodge or similar

Day 14: Maun to Elephant Sands Set out for Elephant Sands, which is close to the Botswanan village of Nata. Elephant Sands is famous for its watering hole, voted as one of the top ten watering holes in Africa. Here you can expect to see animals such as wild dogs, different antelope species and of course elephants that walk through the campsite searching for fresh water. This will probably be the closest you will get to these wild animals on foot. With luck on your side, you may have the wonderful and unique experience of sitting in front of your tented room, watching elephants and other animals come and go to quench their thirst at the watering hole while you sip on a sundowner yourself.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: 6 hrs

Activities Included: N/A Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Lodge/Bungalow: Elephant Sands or similar

Day 15: Elephant Sands to Chobe River (Kasane) Continue to the small town of Kasane, which is adjacent to the Chobe National Park & Chobe River. Relish the views during your included afternoon sunset boat cruise. Take your own sundowner with you as you look for wildlife on the banks of the Chobe River. Game such as elephant, buffalo, kudu, bushbuck, hippo, giraffe, and sable are commonly seen along the river edge, and it is a birdwatcher’s paradise during the summer months. (You have an opportunity to go on an optional photo safari at your own expense, however, you would forfeit the included afternoon sunset boat cruise).

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: 4 hrs

Activities Included: Chobe Boat Cruise Activities Optional: Pangolin Photo Safari

Entrance Fees Included: Chobe National Park

Lodge/Bungalow: Thebe River Safaris or similar

Day 16: Chobe River (Kasane) to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Today you will have time to do some of the action-filled activities that the area offers. Bungee jump or gorge swing off the Victoria Falls Bridge that links Zambia and Zimbabwe and have a different view of the Victoria Falls at the same time. This bridge is constructed to carry railway, road, and foot traffic. For an adrenaline activity, closer to the Zambezi River, choose a half day or full day white water rafting adventure. Many of our groups opt to spend their final evening together aboard a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River with game-viewing, beautiful scenery, and an open bar. We recommend that you book an extra day or two post-tour to make the most of your stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel time: 3 hrs

Activities Included: N/A

Activities Optional: Chobe Game Drive, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Helicopter Flights, Boat Cruise

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Lodge/Bungalow: Phezulu Lodge or similar

Day 17: Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) Our last goodbye, a healthy breakfast, and the end of another incredible tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Departure Airport Transfer: Your departure airport transfer is bookable through Africa4us.

Post-night Accommodation: We recommend booking a post-night to make the most of your stay. Post-night accommodation is bookable through Africa4us.

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We have designed this itinerary to ensure that you get the best possible experience from this tour and region. Please note that if the itinerary on your trip differs slightly from the online itinerary or brochure, be assured that any change has been made after careful consideration and with the goal to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Changes considered necessary will usually be due to change in service levels, road conditions, recommendations from past clients etc. The goal of any change will be to give an improved experience. You will be informed in writing of any major changes before your trip starts to keep you informed at all times and discuss any concerns you might have. Some changes might also be totally out of our control, like changes in visa fees and procedures, available activities etc. and might differ to what we have advised on our website. If changes take place while you are on the road, our adventure crew will be informed immediately, and this information will be conveyed to you. The adventure crew will give you all possible assistance to manage these changes.

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