23 Days Windhoek to Victoria Falls Tour
Day 1 Windhoek
Distance | |
Accommodation | Arrebusch Lodge or Similar |
Nights | 1 |
Your Namibia adventure starts in the capital city of Windhoek.
Check in at your accommodation, set off exploring Windhoek(if tired , you can relax by the poolside and enjoy the Namibian sun), viewing the attractions of the city before ending the day welcoming the warm hospitality at the infamous Joe’s Beerhouse restaurant.
Day 2 Sesriem/Sossusvlei
| Distance | 320km/6hr |
| Accommodation | Oshana Campsite or Similar Read More |
| Nights | 2 |
Make your way to the Namib Desert, and the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Leaving the central plateau and the Kalahari desert, you cross the escarpment into the Namib desert. Arriving late afternoon, you relax in camp , getting pumped up for the early morning and an exciting day tomorrow.
Day 3 Sossusvlei
Today you will rise early for the drive to the Namib-Naukluft National Park. We will enter the park for sunrise and travel through to the famous Dune 45. A brisk climb up Dune 45 offers us the perfect vantage point to marvel at the changing colours of the desert. Once satisfied we descend this famous dune and enjoy a hearty breakfast before driving into Sossusvlei, here we will spend time on foot visiting the pans at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. All animals here exist in completely natural surroundings, and are free to move unrestricted over the full extent of the reserve. It will help us understand the unique desert fauna and flora, so today we start off with an ecology walk in this beautiful environment, searching for animals, foot prints, and signs of the behaviour and survival strategies that allow them to exist in these harsh conditions.
Mid-afternoon we are in camp and as the evening approaches, a traditional sundowner drink is enjoyed while the sun dips over the African landscape. Tonight we empty the red sand from our shoes and spend the night under the magnificent desert stars, knowing that we have spent a full-day enjoying the wonders of this harsh land.
Day 4 Solitaire
Distance | 100km/3hr |
Accommodation | Boesmans’ Camp or Similar Read More |
Nights | 1 |
On to Swakopmund, where German influence still lingers from late 1800’s, and spend two nights in comfortable accommodation. We explore this holiday town and its surrounds thoroughly, and enjoy both our evening meals at local restaurants (own expense).
Swakopmund is a must-see for any visitor, and offers guests a variety of adventure activities. We have the opportunity to partake in quad biking, sand boarding and skydiving whilst here (own expense). For those that simply want to relax, the town offers a variety of restaurants and shops, where one can get a feel for the local culture.
Day 6 Swakopmund
The day is yours! Spend the day doing activities, from skydiving to sandboarding. There’s no shortage of activities to try.
For those that simply want to relax, the town offers a variety of restaurants and shops, where one can get a feel for the local culture.
Day 7 Spitzkoppe
Distance | 150km/6hr |
Accommodation | Spitzkoppe Campsite |
Nights | 1 |
To the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe.. What is Spitzkoppe you ask? Great question! It’s been dubbed the “Matterhorn” of Namibia, but basically if you are the type of person who loves epic climbing, hiking, camping, stargazing, sunrises, and sunsets then Spitzkoppe will have a very special place in your heart. Upon arrival the rest of the day is yours to explore as you will. This mountaineering paradise will have you breaking out of your comfort zones in no time. Scramble up rock faces to get that perfect view, take selfies under the natural rock arch, get some artsy photos as the sun sets, and after cooking up some grub around the campfire get ready to see the milky way light up the night sky.Explore on your own by foot, and be sure to check out the night sky—it’s great for star-gazing!
It is bush camping here and the camp will have long drop toilets and no running water.
Day 8-10 Etosha National Park
Distance | 435kms/7hrs |
Accommodation | Okakuejo Camp or Similar Read More |
Nights | 3 |
Making our way further north, we enter the renowned Etosha National Park, another highlight of the tour. Becoming one with nature we enjoy three days of exploring the park. All the nights we stay in Okakuejo Camp . During these days we conduct extensive game drives, visiting little water holes, exploring, letting your senses free, making the most of our time in the park.
As you drive, look out over the beautiful landscape as far as the eye can see. There are Himba, Herero, and Damara people along the way selling local arts, and we’ll be sure to make a few stops to find out more about their offerings.
After sunset, watch animals at the watering holes near the camping area, which is safe, being well lit with flood lights. Free time this evening allows for the option of a night safari in an open vehicle.
In peak season when the park rest camps are very busy we might stay outside the park and go in and out for game drives.
Day 11 Okonjima
Distance | 250kms |
Accomodation | Okonjima reserve Read More |
Nights | 1 |
Depart Etosha NP early to make it in time for an afternoon safari at Okonjima Game Resrve. Famed for frequent leopard, brown hyaena and pangolin sightings on its safaris, as well as the AfriCat Foundation. Get delighted and educated by the guides and it is here where leopards thrive. In the afternoon, embark on an endangered species nature drive. As the private Nature Reserve was established primarily to conserve some of our more threatened mammal species, it provides an increased chance to encounter these relatively rare animals. This is once again assisted by the AfriCat Foundation’s research projects on the shy brown hyaena, bat-eared fox and rhino.
Day 12-14 Caprivi-Ngepi Camp
| Distance | 750kms/8hrs |
| Accommodation | Ngepi camp |
| Nights | 3 |
Day 15 MAUN
| Distance | 420kms/6 hrs |
| Accommodation | Croc Camp or Similar Read More |
| Nights | 1 |
We head west to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. The name Maun is derived from the San word “maung”, which means “the place of short reeds”. Arrive late afternoon and it is yours to spend at leisure, either relaxing next to the pool at the lodge or if you are keen for some excitement, why not book a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. Take the evening to prepare for an overnight trip tomorrow into the Okavango Delta
Day 16 Okavango Delta
| Distance | 1hrs |
| Accommodation | Bush Camping |
| Nights | 1 |
Day 17 MAUN
Distance | 1hr |
Accomodation | Croc Camp or Similar Read More |
Nights | 1 |
Wake up for an early morning walk . Kiss the shores of the Okavango Delta goodbye and hop into a mokoro with your friends on the way back to Maun. Search for wildlife in the reeds along the river as you make your way back towards civilization. You will be in camp in time for lunch then take the afternoon to relax or op to take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta
Day 18 Elephant Sands
| Distance | 350km/4hrs |
| Accommodation | Elephant Sands Lodge |
| Nights | 1 |
Day 19-20 Chobe National Park
| Distance | 260kms/3hrs |
| Accommodation | Chobe Safari Lodge |
| Nights | 2 |
Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be our next destination. We will head southwards to the Chobe River where our game drives will meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle
Another best recommended way to appreciate the area’s thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles and hippos, is with a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
Chobe NP
Spend the day doing some activities which include :
Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Get a fantastic perspective of one of Botswana’s national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Bring a few drinks and a camera, sit back, and enjoy the view.
Chobe National Park Safari Drive
Immerse yourself in Chobe National Park in an open-backed, open-seated safari vehicle, and experience the stunning wilderness of the game-rich park in the care of a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Explore with your eyes as the tour drives along routes that overlook the beautiful Chobe River and keep an eye out for the remarkable variety of animals that are drawn to this permanent water source.
Day 21-23 Victoria Falls
Distance | 80kms/3hrs |
Accommodation | Lokuthula Lodges or Similar Read More |
Nights | 3 |
Today we will be crossing the border into Zimbabwe
Over the next 3 days, we will have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls at our leisure, also known by the local name of “Mosi-oa Tunya” (the smoke that thunders). While much of that day is dedicated to viewing the mighty Zambezi River as it drops into the Batoka Gorge below, the bustling adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a range of optional activities for those wanting a dose of adrenaline in the afternoon. For the more relaxed traveller there are craft markets and coffee shops on offer as well.
With the many activities on offer in Victoria Falls, there is enough time to choose the adventure that most suits your style. Whether rafting the mighty Zambezi River or enjoying a flight over the Falls, this is your day to enjoy the many attractions on offer in Victoria Falls.
Options
- Sunset cruise
- Rafting
- Helicopter Flight