Africa
African Safari in Namibia's Deserts and Botswana's Okavango Delta, 8 Days - From: $8,710
Trip Summary
Begin your adventure travel in Sossusvlei, situated within the Namib Desert, and considered to be the oldest desert in the world. Against the dramatic backdrop of the orange dunes of Sossusvlei wildlife such as ostrich, springbok and gemsbok eke out an existence as well as larger predators such as the spotted hyaena. Take guided safaris to the dunes and also enjoy the fantastic views of Sossusvlei at sunset from the wrap-around verandah of your lodge. Next, head to Etosha National Park, Namibia's premier wildlife destination and one of Africa's largest safari wildlife parks. Here take jeep safaris to seek resident lions, elephant, cheetahs, gemsboks, springboks, and hartebeests gathering at many of the water holes in the park. Night safari game drives are also available to track nocturnal species. Finally, go to the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. Wildlife seen here includes elephant, lion, Burchell's zebra, red lechwe, southern giraffe, tsessebe, and blue wildebeest on the floodplains. Take jeep safaris during the day and night, as well as water activities such as fishing, boating and mokoro (a traditional, dug-out canoe) trips.
Highlights
- Excursion to the highest dune in the world at Sossusvlei
- Walking tours in the Namib Desert
- Guided safaris in open four-wheel-drive vehicles in Namibia and Botswana's premier safari wildlife parks
- Night drives in search of nocturnal species
- Boat and canoe excursions through pristine waterways in the Okavango Delta
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $8,710 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Days 1 - 2
Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert, Namibia
Arrive Windhoek, Namibia on Day 1 and take a scheduled charter flight to Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert. The huge red sand dunes of Sossusvlei offer spectacular photographic opportunities. A waterhole near your lodge attracts gemsbock, springbok, ostrich and jackal to name a few. Jeep safaris and walking safaris are available.
Lodging: Kulala Desert Lodge
Days 3 - 4
Etosha National Park and Ongava Reserve, Namibia
Fly by scheduled charter on Day 3 to Etosha National Park and the Ongava Reserve. Explore Namibia's premier big game destination and its open plains, nautral springs, and acacia woodlands. The Ongave Reserve is one of the few places in Namibia where you have the opportunity to see white and black rhino. Ongava Reserve also supports good populations of lion, eland, Hartmann's mountain zebra, black faced impala and other antelope species.
Lodging: Ongava Lodge
Days 5 - 7
Okavango Delta, Botswana
On Day 5, fly by scheduled charter to Windhoek, Namibia and connect with a commercial flight to Maun, Botswana. Fly by scheduled charter into the Okavango Delta. The variety of habitats attracts a great diversity of species making this a top location to see buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, cheetahs and herds of giraffe as well as the abundant birdlife.
Lodging: Tubu Tree
Day 8
Departure
Today, depart the Okavango Delta by scheduled charter to Maun, Botswana. There connect with international flights home.
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