WILDLIFE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Through this 16 days itinerary, we offer you to discover all the magic of Southern Africa and the diversity of its landscapes, either desert or humid. From the splendid dunes of the Namib Desert to the extraordinary Victoria Falls, through the unforgettable Etosha National Park, the semi-desert region of Damaraland, the Okavango River, the Caprivi Strip, or the incredible Chobe National Park…

Day 1: Windhoek

You will be met by our local guide at the airport who will take you to your hotel in the capital of the country. After settling in at the Safari hotel (or equivalent) and free time depending on your arrival time, we will meet in the evening for a briefing; dinner at leisure; night and breakfast included.

Day 2 & 3: Windhoek – Namib Desert

Departure from the country’s capital, Windhoek, in direction of the Namib Desert. The next morning, very early departure to discover the dunes of Sossusvle. Departure on foot in this immense desert sometimes dotted with acacias… Climbing the “Big Daddy Dune”, the highest in the world. Accommodation at Namib Desert lodge or similar, full board.

Day 4 & 5: Namib Desert – Solitaire – Kuiseb Canyon – Swakopmund

Early departure to the coastal town of Swakopmund, we will pass through the amazing village of Solitaire. Lunch at leisure.
On day 5, you will leave for a cruise to discover the marine fauna in its natural environment. Accommodation in a guesthouse at the Avignon Hotel (or equivalent), board: only breakfast for these 2 days.

Day 6: Swakopmund – Damaraland – Twyfelfontein

While driving through this region, you will have the opportunity to observe mountain zebras, desert elephants and white rhinos. You will also visit the famous Twyfelfontein site with its 2,500 rock engravings, dating from 2000 to 6000 years ago. Accommodation at Twyfelfontein country lodge or similar, full board.

Day 7, 8 & 9: Damaraland – Himba – Etosha National Park

You will meet one of the last primitive people of the planet, the Himba people, in a village. You will pass through the Pan, meaning “dry water place”, a large basin of 5000 km². Dinner and overnight stay. The second evening you will have the opportunity to observe the wildlife coming to drink at the famous waterhole of Okaukuejo rest camp. On day 9, you continue with the photo safaris but this time in the eastern direction of the park. Settling in at Namutoni restcamp, dinner and overnight stay, full board.

Day 10 & 11: Etosha – Okavango River

Departure to the north and northeast, and entry into the Caprivi Strip. Settle down on the banks of the Okavango River. The next morning, departure for a photo safari in the heart of the Mahango Game Reserve to discover an exceptional wildlife! Lunch. Continuation of the day with a photo safari in a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) during which you will explore the lagoons and clear waters of the Okavango River.

Day 12: Okavango River – Kwando River

Continuation of the Caprivi Strip tour and your journey today takes you to Bwabwata National Park. Check in at Namushasha lodge or similar, on the banks of the Kwando River and you will go on an open 4×4 photo safari with the lodge rangers in the afternoons. Full board.

Day 13 & 14: Kwando River – Chobé National Park

Departure to Botswana and the Chobe National Park. Settling in Chobe safari lodge or similar for 2 consecutive nights. Free time to fully enjoy this extraordinary natural environment. The next morning, you will leave for a sunrise safari. In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a magnificent cruise on the Chobe River to observe the abundant wildlife of the small island of Sidudu. You will finish this magnificent boat trip with a splendid sunset. Dinner and night, full board.

Day 15: Chobe National Park – Victoria Falls

Departure for Zimbabwe and installation in the rooms, then guided visit of the VICTORIA FALLS: it is undoubtedly one of the most fabulous spectacle of Africa and one of the most exceptional sites in the World.