Falls to Dunes

Day 1: Livingstone/Victoria Falls Maramba River Lodge
Today you will arrive at Livingstone International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative who will welcome you and transfer you to Maramba River Lodge for relaxation and overnight.

You can book an optional sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River with the African Queen Boat

Day 2: Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park
In the morning our representative will pick you up and take you for a guided visit to Victoria Falls. Afterward, you will be transferred to Chobe, Botswana via Kazangula Border post, this is a guided and assisted border crossing. On the Botswana side, you will receive your vehicle and be escorted to Senyati Camp to get more information on how the camping and vehicle work. In the afternoon you will head out for a guided game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River. You will also have an opportunity to book an additional open vehicle game drive in Chobe or go out exploring Choby by self-drive. There is an underground elephant hide at Senyati and a waterhole for game viewing. Camping with private toilet and shower facilities, running water, and electricity. Overnight at Senyati Safari Camp.

Day 3: Chobe National Park
Today you will spend a full day at Chobe National Park where you can decide to go for a self-drive inside the park or go for an open vehicle game drive. You can also stay at the campsite and spot animals from here. Overnight at Senyati Safari Camp.

Day 4: Chobe National Park - Elephant Sands Camping
Today you will be driving to Elephant Sands, one of the best spots in Botswana to see Elephants up close. The waterhole at the campsite is great for Elephant encounters. Camping with shared toilet and shower facilities, running water but no electricity. Overnight at Elephant Sands Campsite.

You can book an optional guided afternoon game drive from the lodge.

Day 5: Elephant Sands Camping - Maun
Today you will make your way to Maun. Maun is a great stop to book an additional scenic game viewing flight with light aircraft or helicopter over the Okavango Delta. Upon arrival, you will have the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Old Bridge Lodge.

Day 6: Maun - Khwai Concession
From Maun, you will be heading out to Khwai Concession, one of the greatest concession areas in Botswana and still undiscovered by the mass tourists. In Khwai Concession you will be able to go for self-drive safaris or book additional guided safaris, a boat cruise on the delta or a Khwai village walk. Camping with basic shared toilet and shower facilities, running water but no electricity, make sure you bring enough drinking water. Overnight at Khwai Mbudi Campsite.

Day 7: Khwai Concession
You will have a full day to spend at Khwai Concession and you can either decide to go for a self-drive safari or book an additional guided safari, a boat cruise on the delta, or a Khwai Village walk. Overnight at Khwai Mbudi Campsite.

Day 8: Khwai Concession
You will have a full day to spend at Khwai Concession and you can either decide to go for a self-drive safari or book an additional guided safari, a boat cruise on the delta, or a Khwai Village walk. Overnight at Khwai Mbudi Campsite.

Day 9 - Khwai Concession - Ghanzi
Early morning you will depart to your last destination in Botswana which is Ghanzi. The drive to Ghanzi will take you approximately 5-6 hours. Ghanzi is a hotspot for culture and to understand more about the local tribes. Overnight at Palm Afrique Lodge.

Day 10: Windhoek
In the morning you will depart Botswana, and set off to Namibia via Buitepos Border post. You will be arriving in the capital of Namibia in the afternoon, a former German colony. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing at your own leisure. For dinner tonight, you can head into town for a bite to eat at one of Windhoek’s well-known restaurants. Overnight at Arebbusch Travel Lodge.

Day 11: Windhoek – Sossusvlei
Today you’ll leave Windhoek and drive to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert in the southwest of the country, which will take approximately 5 hours. You’ll stay in Sossusvlei for the next two nights and you’ll have time to explore the iconic sand dunes, as well as other incredible geographical formations of the region, such as the Deadvlei and the Sesriem canyon. Overnight at Sesriem Camping.

Day 12: Sossusvlei
Early morning, you will head out to climb the iconic Dune 45, also known as big daddy for a breathtaking sunrise, or if you prefer you can soar above this breathtaking landscape in a hot air balloon (not included). After you have climbed Dune 45, you will head to Deadvlei, where you get to spend some time. You will head back for lunch to the lodge and can head out in the afternoon for some afternoon activities or spend time at the pool. Other activities you can enjoy today include a nature drive to spot the desert-adapted wildlife, a dune walk or an eco-sensitive guided quad bike excursion, sandboarding, and horse riding. In the evening you can enjoy a gin and tonic on a sundowner tour, or after dark, you can join a stargazing excursion with your knowledgeable guide. Overnight at Sesriem Camping.

Day 13: Sossusvlei – Swakopmund
In the morning, you’ll leave the Namib Desert and you’ll drive north through beautiful canyons and striking scenery as you head towards the lovely town of Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast. You can make a stop at the picturesque town of Walvis Bay where you might spot some seals.
Swakopmund itself is a former colonial town famous for its German architecture and culture - many residents speak German and there's even an Oktoberfest beer festival. It is an ideal place to spend a couple of days between visiting the dunes of Sossusvlei and exploring the attractions of northern Namibia. Overnight at Alte Brucke Seaside Camping.

Day 14: Swakopmund
Today you will have a full day to explore Swakopmund and the surrounding area. You can decide to go for a living desert tour, or go and spot the seals, dolphins, and pelicans during a boat or kayaking trip. You cal also join a bird-watching excursion, or you may wish to visit the Swakopmund Lighthouse, the Swakopmund Museum, and Sandwich Harbour. These activities can be added to your tailor-made tour for an extra cost. Just outside Swakopmund, several sand dunes have been set aside for adventure activities, including sandboarding, quad biking, camel riding, and off-road driving. It will be a day full of fun activities. Overnight at Alte Brucke Seaside Camping.

Day 15: Damara – Etosha National Park
In the morning you'll drive north towards Etosha National Park which will take approximately 6 to 7 hours. Etosha offers fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly around the waterholes. You can expect to see Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Leopard, Zebra, Springbok, and Gemsbok and it’s also one of the best places in Southern Africa to see the endangered Cheetah, Black Rhino, and rare antelope species such as black-faced Impala, Damara dik-dik, and Roan antelope. We offer a choice of superb lodges, both in the park and on its borders. Overnight at Okaukuejo Camp.

Day 16: Etosha National Park
Today you will have a full day to explore more of Etosha. This means you can take your time visiting the many different waterholes such as Halali, Okondeka, and Okaukuejo, where large concentrations of wildlife congregate. Almost a quarter of Etosha consists of salt pans, including the Etosha Pan which is undoubtedly the park’s most distinctive and dramatic feature. The Etosha Pan is the only known mass breeding ground for flamingos in Namibia and at times there can be up to a million flamingos here. Overnight at Okaukuejo Camp.

Day 17: Etosha National Park - Windhoek
In the morning you will be heading back to Namibia where you can spend some time relaxing and reminiscing of all the amazing memories you've made in the last few weeks. Overnight at Arebbusch Travel Lodge.

Day 18: Windhoek
Today's your last morning on your tour across Southern Africa. You will have some time to see more of Namibia before heading to the airport for your departure flight.