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18 DAYS – NAMIBIA & BOTSWANA (SILVER or GOLD)
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Okavango River – tranquil waters and lush riverbanks
Kwando River – hidden channels and diverse birdlife
Chobe River – wildlife haven on the water’s edge
Victoria Falls – the smoke that thunders
Makgadigadi Salt Pans – vast salt plains under endless skies
Moremi Game Reserve – untamed beauty in the heart of the delta
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Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek
The journey begins in Namibia’s capital, surrounded by the Auas and Eros Mountains. This small city combines colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and open boulevards. The afternoon allows time to unwind or take a short tour through the center, seeing landmarks such as the Christ Church and Independence Avenue.
Day 2
Waterberg Plateau
Travelling north, the landscape changes to bush-covered hills and fertile farmland. The Waterberg rises dramatically from the plains, its sandstone cliffs sheltering rare species of antelope and an abundance of birdlife. A hike to the plateau offers sweeping views over the surrounding savannah and the chance to spot wildlife in the valleys below.
Day 3
Grootfontein Region
The route continues towards the northeast. Along the way lies the Hoba meteorite, the largest known meteorite on Earth. The surrounding farmlands give way to ancient dunes dotted with acacia trees, where game such as kudu, giraffe, and warthog is often seen. Sunset here paints the land in deep gold and reds.
Day 4
Travel to the Zambezi Region
Heading into Namibia’s far northeast, the road passes through rural Kavango communities with traditional round huts. The journey ends on the Okavango River, near Mahango National Park — an area rich in water-dependent wildlife and diverse bird species.
Day 5
Along the Kwando River
Crossing the Okavango, the route leads through Bwabwata National Park to the Kwando River. The riverine habitat supports hippos, crocodiles, and an impressive variety of birdlife. An afternoon boat cruise offers close encounters with elephants and other animals as they come to drink along the banks.
Day 6
Bwabwata National Park
This day is dedicated to exploring Bwabwata National Park, particularly the Horseshoe Bend area, a magnet for large elephant herds and numerous antelopes. The combination of open grassland, woodland, and waterways makes for rewarding game viewing.
Day 7
To the Chobe River
Travelling via Katima Mulilo into Botswana, the landscape changes to mopane woodland and river floodplains. The Chobe River forms a natural border, its islands and channels home to crocodiles, hippos, and countless waterbirds. An afternoon boat trip reveals elephants crossing the river and buffalo grazing along the shore.
Day 8
Chobe National Park
Morning game drives explore the park’s network of tracks, where predators like lion and leopard patrol in search of prey. Chobe’s huge elephant population dominates the floodplains, while giraffes, sable antelopes, and large herds of impala roam the woodlands. An afternoon boat cruise offers another perspective on the river’s wildlife.
Day 9
Day trip Victoria Falls
A day trip across the border into Zimbabwe brings you to Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River plunges over a basalt cliff in a curtain of water nearly two kilometers wide, sending spray high into the air. Walking along the rainforest paths offers multiple viewpoints, and optional helicopter flights provide a bird’s-eye view of the falls and gorge.
Day 10
Drive to Nata
The journey south crosses Botswana’s open scrubland to the Nata region. Here, elephants frequently gather at waterholes, joined by herds of zebra and wildebeest. Sunset brings a deep stillness to the landscape.
Day 11
Edge of the Makgadikgadi National Park
The route continues to the edge of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. These ancient lake beds stretch to the horizon, their vast openness broken only by occasional trees or distant herds of grazing animals. Evening brings a game drive to spot resident wildlife and enjoy the brilliance of the southern night sky.
Day 12
Nxai Pan National Park
A day excursion to Nxai Pan reveals a stark yet beautiful ecosystem. Large baobab trees, some centuries old, stand sentinel over the open plains. Seasonal rains bring migratory herds of zebra and wildebeest, along with predators following the abundance of prey.
Day 13
Maun
Reaching Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, the atmosphere is lively and unmistakably African, with donkeys and goats sharing the roads with traffic. A mokoro trip along the quiet channels of the delta offers a peaceful immersion into this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 14
Khwai River and Moremi Game Reserve
Travelling to the Khwai River area at the edge of Moremi Game Reserve brings you into one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions. The floodplains, lagoons, and woodland are home to elephants, leopards, lions, and abundant birdlife. Afternoon game drives often reveal wildlife coming to drink at the river.
Day 15
Moremi and the Okavango
Exploring Moremi, you encounter a mix of permanent swamps, seasonal floodplains, and dry woodland. The area supports the Big Five along with wild dogs, cheetahs, and a wealth of antelope species. Rickety wooden bridges connect the tracks that wind through this wilderness.
Day 16
Return to Maun
The morning can be spent on a final game drive before returning to Maun. Optional activities include another mokoro excursion or visiting a local cultural village.
Day 17
Crossing the Kalahari
A long drive west leads through Ghanzi and across the Botswana–Namibia border. The Kalahari’s semi-arid expanses, dotted with camelthorn trees, stretch in all directions, offering a tranquil end to the safari portion of the journey.
Day 18
Departure
The final day begins with one last look at the African landscape before travelling to the airport for your onward flight.
| Accommodation: (Subject to change) | Silver | Gold |
| Windhoek (1 Night) | Ti Melen Guesthouse | The Weinberg Hotel |
| Otjiwarongo Area (1 Night) | Otjiwa Safari Lodge | Okonjima Plains Camp |
| Grootfontein (1 Night) | Wildacker Guestfarm | Wildacker Guestfarm |
| Divundu (1 Night) | Shametu River Lodge | Divava Okavango Lodge |
| Kwando River (2 Nights) | Namushasha River Lodge | Nambwa Tented Lodge |
| Chobe River (3 Nights) | Zovu Elephant Lodge | Chobe Water Villas |
| Nata (1 Night) | Elephant Sands | Nata Lodge |
| Makgadikgadi (2 Nights) | Leopard Plains | Leroo La Tau |
| Maun (1 Night) | Thamalakane River Lodge | Fly-In Okuti Camp |
| Khwai River (2 Nights) | Sango Safari Camp | Fly-In Okuti Camp / Kanana Camp |
| Maun (1 Night) | Thamalakane River Lodge | Fly-In Kanana Camp |
| Kalahari (1 Night) | Kalahari Bush Breaks | Kalahari Bush Breaks |
| Visual Itinerary - Silver Option | Visual Itinerary - Gold Option |
| Silver | Gold |
| For 2 persons: ZAR 233,600 per person (about USD 14,200) | For 2 persons: ZAR 490,400 per person (about USD 29,800) |
| For 4 persons: ZAR 187,400 per person (about USD 11,400) | For 4 persons: ZAR 422,100 per person (about USD 25,600) |
| Single room supplement: ZAR 28,300 (about USD 1,700) | Single room supplement: ZAR 111,100 (about USD 6,800) |
| Exchange calculated October 2025 | Exchange calculated October 2025 |
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