Namibia & Botswana Wanderer
24 days
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Explore Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia with wildlife experiences and game viewing opportunities that are truly off the beaten track. Beautiful Zimbabwe has two of the pearls of Africa, Hwange and Matobo National Park. In Hwange we learn about the painted dogs (African wild dogs) and in Matobo we go on a walking safari in search of the White Rhino.
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Marvel at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls
- Take advantage of many optional activities at Victoria Falls
- Boat trip to spot wildlife in Chobe National Park
- Jeep safari in Hwange National Park
- Guided walking safari in search of White rhino in Matobo National Park
What's this trip about?
Explore Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia with wildlife experiences and game viewing opportunities that are truly off the beaten track. Beautiful Zimbabwe has two of the pearls of Africa, Hwange and Matobo National Park. In Hwange we learn about the painted dogs (African wild dogs) and in Matobo we go on a walking safari in search of the White Rhino.
We visit Etosha National Park in Namibia, home to some of the largest elephants in Africa and the endangered black rhino. Namibia also offers spectacular and varied scenery; the dunes of the Namib Desert that stretch south from Swakopmund through to Sossusvlei, the barren mountains of Spitzkoppe and the unrivalled Fish River Canyon.
Sitting in between we have the highlight of the whole tour, the totally unique swamplands of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. We also visit the beautiful Chobe National Park by boat for more game viewing opportunities. All in all this is an amazing journey and you need 24 days to experience it all.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVictoria Falls
End CityCape Town
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- All the accommodation
- Transport
- Use of the truck and its camping equipment, library, etc.,
- Camping meals
- Prices in the brochure are correct at the time of printing, but may vary during the year
- Up-to-date prices are on the website.
- All prices are listed on a per person basis, based on shared accommodation where applicable.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Victoria Falls (5th Jul 2019)
Border Information: If joining the trip in Victoria Falls, you will most likely enter Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls Airport (IATA code: VFA).
There will be a group meeting at 10:00am at the Victoria Falls Rest Camp. Your leader will leave a note on the reception with the ...
Day 2: Victoria Falls (6th Jul 2019)
Today is a free day to allow you to participate in some of the many optional activities on offer. There are various activities and excursions to choose from, including white water rafting and canoeing, horse riding, abseiling or gorge swinging!
Day 3: Chobe National Park, Kasane (7th Jul 2019)
Border Information: exit Zimbabwe at Kazangula, enter Botswana at Kazangula.
Today our journey begins with a drive across the border into Botswana and the town of Kasane, the gateway to the beautiful Chobe National Park.
This afternoon we will visit the park by takin...
Day 4: Hwange National Park (8th Jul 2019)
We have an early start today as we head towards Hwange National Park. We will take an included afternoon game drive in local safari trucks through Hwange National Park.
In Hwange National Park we will camp in the National Park.
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours
Included Activities:
Jeep safari in Hwange National Park
Visit to the Painted Dog Conservation project near Hwange
Day 5: Bulawayo (9th Jul 2019)
This morning we will head out on an early morning game drive within Hwange National Park. In the afternoon we will travel to city of Bulawayo in the southeast of Zimbabwe.
In Bulawayo we will stay in a campground with shared facilities, where some upgrades are available.
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Day 6: Bulawayo, Matobo National Park (10th Jul 2019)
Today we will have an included day trip to explore the Mataobo National Park, home to a large population of black and white rhinoceros. We have an incredible safari to track them on foot, and also have the chance to visit the grave of Cecil Rhodes and learn all about Zim...
Day 7: Makgadikgadi Pans (11th Jul 2019)
Border Information: Exit Zimbabwe at Plumtree, enter Botswana at Ramokgwebana.
Leaving Zimbabwe behind, we have a long drive day today into Botswana to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, home to one of the largest salt pans in the world.
At the Makgadikgadi Pans we will camp at a well equipped campsite.
Estimated Drive Time - 10-11 hours.
Day 8: Makgadikgadi Pans (12th Jul 2019)
Today we will have the time for optional excursions into the Makgadikgadi Pans to see the incredible scenery and go in search of meerkats!
Day 9: Shakawe (13th Jul 2019)
Today we have a big drive from our camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to our base camp for the Okavango Delta experience.
Drive Distance - approx 580km / 9hrs
We will spend the night in a camp site with facilities.
Day 10-11 - Okavango Delta (14th Jul 2019 to 15th Jul 2019)
Today we will drive to the village of Sepupa (Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours), where we leave our vehicle and board boats out over to Mokoba island.
Here we will meet our 'mokoro' team, who will take us out into the stunningly beautiful area of the Okavango. We'll bo...
Day 12: Grootfontein (16th Jul 2019)
Today we will have an early start and cross the border into Namibia, to the area north of the town of Grootfontein. This region is home to many of the San people, and we will visit a village community project here - we will go on a fascinating 'bushwalk', learning all ab...
Day 13-14: Etosha National Park (17th Jul 2019 to 18th Jul 2019)
Today we head west to the stunning Etosha National Park.
Etosha is one of the world's most pre-eminent wildlife areas, and we have an excellent chance to spot some of Africa's most famous animals such as elephant, lion, giraffe, zebra, leopard, oryx, impala, and rhino!...
Day 15: Spitzkoppe (19th Jul 2019)
Today we will drive south to the stunning mountains of Spitzkoppe. This remote region has breathtaking sunsets and sunrises as the colour of the landscape takes on remarkable oranges and reds.
In Spitzkoppe we will wild camp with very limited facilities.
Estimated Drive Time - 5-7 hours.
Day 16-17: Cape Cross, Swakopmund (20th Jul 2019 to 21st Jul 2019)
Today we will continue to the old German colonial town of Swakopmund, where we will have 2 nights to explore the town and enjoy some of the many optional adventure activities on offer.
We will also have an included visit to Cape Cross en route from Spitzkoppe, to exper...
Day 18: Sesriem & Soussusvlei, Namib Desert (22nd Jul 2019)
Today we will drive from Swakopmund to Sesriem, our base for exploring the spectacular Namib Desert. If time allows, en route we will have the option to take a short walking tour of the desert around Solitaire where we can learn all about the ecosystem of the desert - pl...
Day 19: Bethanie, Sesriem & Soussusvlei (23rd Jul 2019)
Today we have an early morning start to climb to the top of the famous Dune 45 for a dramatic and incredible sunrise view across a vast sea of sand. We will also have chance to explore the otherworldy landscape of the Dead Vlei. In the afternoon, we head south to our riv...
Day 20: Fish River Canyon (24th Jul 2019)
Today we head south to the dramatic scenery of the Fish River Canyon. Here we will have some time for exploration and taking in the beautiful sunset over the canyon.
At Fish River Canyon we will camp in a basic campsite.
Estimated Drive Time - 8 hours.
Included Activities:
Time to explore and take in the jaw-dropping vistas at the Fish River Canyon
Day 21: Noordoewer (25th Jul 2019)
This morning we will drive to Noordoewer, next to the scenic banks of the Gariep (Orange) River - the natural border between Namibia and South Africa. If there is sufficient water in the river we may be able to take an optional canoeing tour on the Orange River.
NB: If...
Day 22: Citrusdal (26th Jul 2019)
Border Information: Exit Namibia at Noordoewer, enter South Africa at Noordoewer.
Today we cross the border into South Africa and head down the Western Cape to camp site near Citrusdal. In the evening we will have the option for some wine tasting!
We will stay in a well equipped campsite.
Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours.
Day 23: Cape Town (27th Jul 2019)
Our final day takes us down the Western Cape to the charming and beautiful city of Cape Town.
This evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy a final group meal to say goodbye to your fellow travellers.
In Cape Town we stay in a well located and busy Hostel.
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Day 24: (28th Jul 2019)
Today marks the end of our fantastic adventure.
Border Information: If finishing in Cape Town, you will most likely exit South Africa at Cape Town International Airport (IATA code: CPT).
Please note there is no accommodation included on the trip tonight - please cont...
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Meals Included
13 Breakfasts, 16 Lunches and 15 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
These activities are not included in the itinerary, however they are available to book and/or payable locally.
Day 2:
USD 55
Take a relaxing sunset cruise on the Zambezi
USD 152
See the incredible Victoria Falls from the air with a helicopter flight over the waterfalls
USD 135
Bungee jump (111m) from the bridge over the Second Gorge of the Victoria Falls
USD 150
White water rafting on the Zambezi
Visit to the incredible Victoria Falls
USD 95
Horse riding along the scenic banks of the Zambezi
USD 110
Enjoy a relaxing canoeing trip on the River Zambezi
USD 55
Take a guided walk to a local Matabele village
Day 3:
USD 19
Head out on a safari in Chobe National Park in an open-top jeep
Day 5:
USD 10
Learn all about the eco-systems of Southern Africa at Bulawayo's excellent Natural History Museum
USD 1
Visit the fascinating Railway Museum in Bulawayo
USD 2
Visit Bulawayo's National Art Gallery
USD 10
Explore the ancient ruined capital of the Butua civilisation at Khami
USD 10
Visit the animal rescue sanctuary at Chipangali
Day 8:
USD 80
Visit and explore a local cattlepost village
USD 195
Overnight or day trip out on quads to explore the Makgadikgadi Pans
USD 120
Take a day trip by 4x4 jeep to explore the Nxai Xini Salt Pan
USD 35
Take a guided walk around the immense baobab trees found in the area
Day 12:
USD 0.70
Visit the Hoba meteorite, the largest known meteorite on Earth
Day 13-14:
Overland safari through Etosha National Park with excellent wildlife
Day 15:
Time to explore in the stunning landscape of Spitzkoppe
Day 16-17:
USD 2.11
Learn about Namibia's marine life at the Swakopmund Aquarium
USD 1.77
Learn all about the German colonial history of the area at the Swakopmund Museum
USD 281.76
Take a scenic flight over the Forbidden Coast and the Skeleton Coast
USD 28.18
Explore the townships of Swakopmund, meeting the local Damara, Herero and Ovambo people
USD 28.18
Head out for a fun morning of sandboarding on the dunes near Swakopmund
USD 42.26
Explore the ocean by boat and search for dolphins, seals, and other marine life
USD 38.74
Head out for a quad-biking trip into the Namib deserts near Swakopmund
USD 56.35
Go in search of dolphins on a sea kayak trip off the coast of Swakopmund
USD 84.53
Take a boat out for off-shore fishing in the seas near the Forbidden Coast
USD 48.60
Head out on horseback to explore the beautiful area around Swakopmund
Day 21:
USD 19.72
Head out on a short canoe trip on the Orange River, which marks the boundary of Namibia and South Africa
USD 5
Enjoy a dip in the hot springs at Ais Ais
Day 22:
USD 4.94
Sample the delicious wines from the vineyards at the base of the Cederberg Mountains
Day 23:
USD 45.89
Head out on a full-day wine tasting tour of the famous area of Stellenbosch, just outside of Cape Town
USD 27.89
Return cable-car trip to the top of Table Mountain
USD 17.65
Excursion to the former jail on Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was once imprisoned
USD 63.19
Abseiling, canyoning and hiking on Table Mountain and Platteklip Gorge
USD 4.59
Visit to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
USD 38.13
Tour to the Cape of Good Hope and the Boulders Penguin Colony
USD 27.89
Tour of Cape Town Townships and the District Six Museum
Visit to the colourful district of Bo Kaap
USD 1.98
Explore the Dutch-built Castle of Good Hope, the oldest colonial building in South Africa
Freely explore the beautiful beaches of Cape Town, including those at False Bay, St. James, Clovelly or Fish Hoek
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