Day 1 Arrive Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town at any time.
Day 2 Gariep River (B,L,D)
Travel north through dry and remote portions of South Africa. Set up camp at scenic Gariep River, the natural border between South Africa and Namibia.
Day 3 Fish River Canyon (B,L,D)
Journey to Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa. In the afternoon, watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon's rim.
Day 4-5 Namib Desert (2B,2L,2D)
Head towards the incomparable Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes. Spend a full day exploring the dunes, and the natural wonders of this bizarre environment. Here you will really feel as though you’re in the middle of nowhere, or even on another planet!
Day 6-7 Swakopmund (B,L)
Today you will really get a feeling for the Namib Desert, as you spend hours crossing this void region en route to the west coast of Namibia. We will spend two nights in the area, here you can explore this historical town, the surrounding lunar landscape, and try some of the numerous activities available, such as sand boarding or a dolphin cruise.
Day 8 Damaraland (B,L,D)
Travel up the Skeleton Coast to the Cape Cross seal colony for some marine wildlife viewing, then continue through the beautiful desert landscapes as we begin moving north into the stony desert landscapes into Damaraland.
Day 9-10 Etosha National Park (2B,2L,2D)
Etosha in waMbo means "the great white place of dry water". As one of Africa’s highlights, the Etosha National Park offers a variety of wildlife and phenomenal natural beauty. Explore the pans and the park on game drives, with excellent opportunities to spot lion, giraffe, elephant, rhino, and herds antelope.
Day 11 Waterberg Plateau Game Park (B,L,D)
Enjoy one last morning game drive in search of the Etosha's incredible wildlife, and begin moving south to Waterberg Plateau Game Park, where in the afternoon you can take a scenic forest walk to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Day 12 Windhoek (B)
Journey through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek, the historic capital of Namibia, where we stay in a hotel to have a good shower and a break from camping.
Day 13 Kalahari (B,L,D)
Heading east, cross into Botswana and travel to Ghanzi in the Kalahari Desert region. Take a walk with a local San Bushman to learn fascinating wilderness survival skills.
Day 14 Maun (B,L,D)
Head to Maun where the Okavango Delta beckons to be explored. Here you can pick up any supplies and prepare for your unforgettable 2 night/3 day journey deep into into the "Delta".
Day 15-16 Okavango Delta (2B,2L,2D)
The Okavango Delta Excursion is an experience not to be missed. While based at a bush camp within the world's largest inland delta, enjoy game walks and traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions, marveling at the wide variety of wildlife that calls the delta their home. This is truly an African experience!
Day 17 Gweta (B,L,D)
Wake up to the African sun rising over the beauty of the Delta. Continue to the village of Gweta, located near bizarre salt pans of Makgadikgadi. You will get a feeling of the local environment here as you camp under ancient Baobab trees.
Day 18 Chobe River (B,L,D)
Today we journey to the Chobe River, your base for a visit to Chobe National Park, home to one of the largest elephant populations in Southern Africa. The best way to appreciate Botswana's largest national park and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos, is on an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River. You may also choose to embark on a game drive in search of lions, antelope, and of course elephants.
Day 19-20 Livingstone, Zambia (2B,L,D)
Cross the mighty Zambezi River by ferry and enter Zambia. Spend the next day exploring the breathtaking Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world. Adventure activities abound - go white-water rafting or canoeing on Zambezi, take an elephant-back safari, bungy jump over the Zambezi River, or even fly over the falls for some fantastic views in a "micro-light", a motorized han-glider.
Day 21 Depart Livingstone (B)
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