Itinerary

Day 1

Livingstone - Zambia. Joining day

Day 2

Livingstone - visit Victoria Falls + Zambesi River

Day 3

Livingstone - Sunset Cruise on the Zambesi*

Day 4

Livingstone - walk with Rhinos in the Mosi-O-Tunya National Park, whiate water raft etc*

Day 5

Today we leave Livingstone, driving through the Mosi-O-Tunya National Park en route to Kasane, Botswana, the gateway to Chobe National Park.

Day 6

This morning, we enjoy your included game drive safari in Chobe National Park followed by an afternoon sunset cruise on the Chobe River. During the heat of the day you are able to relax by the pool. Wildlife is plentiful in Chobe particularly elephant, lion, buffalo, plains game, hippo and crocodile. The birdlife, which can be seen and photographed on our boat cruise, is also spectacular.

Day 7

We leave Chobe en route for Nata and the Makgadikgadi Pans. Botswana is a huge country, about the size of France, but virtually dead flat and home to only one million people. Over the past fifty years it has gone from being an unwanted poor relation to the rest of the continent, to becoming one of Africa's most wealthy and stable countries. Here you may take the option of an exploratory drive onto these vast salt pans.

Day 8

From Nata we head for Maun the gateway to the Okavango Delta

Day 9

This morning we depart Maun in our four wheel drive vehicles for the Okavango Delta. The delta is essentially a depression in the Earth's surface covered in desert sand, where a huge river pours in, fans out and eventually ceases to flow. A giant marshland has been created at this inland delta, which is scattered with palm trees, islands, papyrus-lined channels and a wealth of flora and fauna. We travel by “Mokoro” –traditional wooden dug-out canoe and camp on an island taking time out to simply relax and enjoy being amongst nature.

Day 10

Okavango Delta - Photographers should take plenty of film. Birdlife here is exceptional; there are literally hundreds of different species. Look for the electric blue plumage of the lilac breasted roller, bright crimson of the carmine bee-eaters, the tiny jewel-like malachite kingfisher and the African jacana, who stalk about on the lily-pads, as they feed on insects. You might even spot some elephants on one of your game walks.

Day 11

Okavango Delta - After 2 nights bush camping in the Delta we pack up camp and take the dugouts back to town.It is possible to take an optional flight over the Delta which provides a vastly different perspective on this natural wonder.

Day 12

Leaving Maun & Botswana we cross into Namibia at the remote border post of Buitepos. Namibia only gained independence from South Africa in 1990 and is still settling into self-rule and planning for a future which looks very positive. It is a stable, peaceful nation with a population of 1.3 million. This is made up of an interesting mix of Germans(who also colonized Namibia),South Africans, San Bushmen, Herero, Ovambo, Nama and other tribal groups. San Bushmen are typically small in stature with weatherworn faces. They are believed to carry some of the oldest genetic material of all humans.

Day 13

We make our way to the nation's capital – Windhoek (where our tour ends). With its blend of German colonial architecture and modern buildings and on the streets the eye-catching Herero women who traditionally wear huge Victorian-style dresses and a distinctive headdress. This colourful mode of dress was adapted by the cattle-herding tribe from the clothes worn by the wives of early missionaries. Be sure to ask politely before you take a photograph!

Day 14

Windhoek - tour ends

Extra Information

Inclusions -

2 day Okavango Delta excursion

Exclusions -

Local Tour Payment

Extras -

Local Tour Payment: USD350.00 per person
Your money will collected in cash by your driver at the point of departure. Please note that Local Payments cannot be paid by credit card and must be paid in cash. Due to fluctuating exchange rates in many African countries, local suppliers fix their rates in $USD. The local payment, which is paid on the day of departure, goes directly to the local people who provide you with their services, campsites etc.

Vehicles and group size:
We utilize a custom built Overland vehicle which seats a maximum of 20 passengers. The truck is a hard top with fitted windows and both forward and inward facing seats. Will be 2 crew but will depend on numbers for make up of crew. If driver/guide then there will be a cook as well. Or driver with guide cook.

Camping
We stay in a variety of campsites, from basic facilities only, to ones with restaurants, swimming pools, bars etc. All campsites have shower and toilet facilities. 2 person dome tents are provided. The tents have mosquito netting over the entrances. You may choose to bring your own mosquito netting if you wish. If travelling on your own you may share with another single person of the same sex
Meals
Dinners are camp meals prepared by your guide with your assistance. On days where lunches and dinners are not included you can buy food at a reasonable cost.