17 days tour

Namibia’S High Points & Victoria Waterfall

Namibia’S High Points & Victoria Waterfall

This tour includes:

Accommodation

16 nights in the mentioned or equivalent hotels and lodges of the middle class to first class (UG1X)

Guide

German and English speaking tour guide by the driver

Others

16x breakfast, 1x picnic lunch Still water on the bus (limited quantity) Entrance fees: Namib Naukluft National Park, Living Museum of the Damara, Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest, Etosha National Park, Mahango National Park, Zambezi River, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls Activities as per itinerary One reusable carrier bag and one water bottle per person Travel guide

Transport

Group tour and transfers as per itinerary in minibus or coach with air conditioning

Meals

Inclusive services/safari activities included, Round trip/can be booked as package tour, Round trip/excursion package can be booked, Round trip/guaranteed from 2 persons, Savings/travel dates without single supplement, Savings/savings, Meals/half board can be booked additionally, Meals/daily breakfast included

Not included:

Flights

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Namibia’S High Points & Victoria Waterfall

  • Day 1 Day 1: Windhoek - Namib Desert
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Windhoek - Namib Desert

      (Friday) Arrival at the airport by 9:30 am at the latest. You will be picked up here and start your journey from Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, early in the morning. You will drive to the surroundings of the Sossusvlei, where some of the highest dunes in the world rise out of the sea of sand. You will then visit this spectacular natural spectacle early the next morning after sunrise. In the afternoon, you can relax by the pool at your lodge or go on a hike or nature tour in the beautiful surroundings (optional). 2 nights at the Elegant Desert Lodge (upper middle class). Approx. 280 km

  • Day 2 Day 2: Namib Desert
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Namib Desert

      (Saturday) It’s time to get up early today. Experience the morning atmosphere in Sossusvlei with a view of the shimmering red sea of dunes in the early rays of the sun. The view from one of the high dunes is simply unforgettable. The white, mostly dry clay pans compete with the red dunes and the deep blue sky, weathered trees in Deadvlei provide the necessary contrasts and the gnarled camel thorn trees, which miraculously find enough groundwater to survive, provide shade and a habitat for animals and plants. Drinking water is a must in the heat - but you’ll soon find out for yourself! Afterwards, you descend the rocks of the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved into the ground millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River and is around 1 kilometer long and 30 meters deep in places. Anyone unfamiliar with the canyon would easily miss it in the plain. Early settlers had to tie six leather straps together to reach the water in the canyon. Back at the lodge, you can enjoy a cool drink at sunset in the afternoon and recover from the heat. Approx. 170 km (breakfast)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Namib Desert - Swakopmund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Namib Desert - Swakopmund

      (Sunday) Today we head north through the Namib Desert, between the sea of dunes and overwhelming mountain ranges and through the bizarre Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons, which have been carved deep into the desert floor over millions of years. The last section heads west through the shimmering heat of the gravel Namib towards the Atlantic. With a bit of luck, you will occasionally see oryx, mountain zebra, springbok and ostrich, which have adapted to the dry conditions and only survive through the morning mist. Fog? Yes, you read that right! The clash between the desert heat and the cold Atlantic means that bands of fog sometimes extend far into the desert at night. It gets noticeably cooler on the coast, so a sweater or jacket is required even in summer! You pass the lagoon of Walvis Bay, a recognized bird sanctuary and important mudflat. In the afternoon, you reach Swakopmund, or "Swakop" as the locals affectionately call the town situated between the hot Namib Desert and the cold Atlantic Ocean. Cozy restaurants and cafés in beautifully restored colonial houses, a beach promenade, palm trees and a newly renovated jetty leading out onto the Atlantic Ocean, even a small pedestrian zone with stores await you. 2 nights at the Hansa Hotel (upper middle class). Approx. 370 km (breakfast)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Swakopmund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Swakopmund

      (Monday) It is not without reason that Swakopmund is called "Namibia’s playground". During the vacations, Namibians from all parts of the country flock to this small coastal town, because there is something for everyone here. Today you can enjoy optional activities, such as a discovery tour into the desert with a visit to the lunar landscape or an adrenaline rush with sand boarding or quad biking in the nearby dunes. Those who are drawn to the water can book a kayak tour or catamaran trips in Walvis Bay. There are even sightseeing flights over the dunes and along the Skeleton Coast (all optional). You can just as easily relax on a walk by the sea, try out the cafés and ice cream parlors and browse through the beautiful souvenir stores. In the evening, you can enjoy seafood and fish dishes in one of the cozy restaurants. (Breakfast)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Swakopmund - Damaraland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Swakopmund - Damaraland

      (Tuesday) Say goodbye to the Atlantic Ocean and drive through the former mining town of Uis and past the majestic Brandberg massif, which at 2,579 m is the highest elevation in Namibia, into Damaraland. This will inspire you with its untouched beauty of barren rocky landscapes and wide dry river courses. The nature seems fascinatingly inhospitable, but is home to desert elephants, antelopes and even black rhinos. This remote region is home to the Damara, who, along with the Bushmen, are the true indigenous people of southern Africa. After stones and dust, many kilometers of driving and several hours of learning history and regional studies, you have earned a relaxing evening in the comfortable lodge. 2 nights in the Ondjamba Hills Camp (middle class). Approx. 250 km (breakfast)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Damaraland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Damaraland

      (Wednesday) In the early morning, you set off on an exciting exploration trip through the partly untouched landscape of the Otjimboyo concession. Capture the enchanting play of colors after sunrise and the Brandberg, which is still partly shrouded in coastal fog, with your camera. Then continue through the mostly dry Ugab River Valley, where with a bit of luck you will see the famous desert elephants in the shade of ancient camel thorn trees. Back at the camp, we recommend a sundowner drive in the late afternoon (optional), where you can see the majestic Branberg at sunset. Approx. 150 km (breakfast, picnic)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Damaraland - Etosha National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Damaraland - Etosha National Park

      (Thursday) The day starts with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Twyfelfontein, where the indigenous San tribe lived 6,000 years ago and recorded their hunting experiences in paintings. Afterwards, you will learn a lot about the traditions and culture of the Damara in a Living Museum and how they live far away from civilization with what the barren nature offers them. The next stop is at the Petrified Forest, which takes you back in time: the gigantic trunks lying here look and sound like wood, but are actually millions of years old fossils that have come to the surface of the earth. In the afternoon you reach your camp near the Anderson Gate of Etosha National Park. 2 nights at Etosha Safari Camp (middle class). Approx. 450 km (breakfast)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Etosha National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Etosha National Park

      (Friday) Early in the morning, you head to the world-famous Etosha National Park, where around 114 different animal species and around 340 different bird species roam freely across 22,000 square kilometers. On a game drive, you will experience the park in all its diversity and the wilderness up close. Zebras, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, oryx, springbok, kudu and rare animals such as the black-nosed impala have lived here completely undisturbed for more than 100 years. The abundance of animals is overwhelming and with a bit of luck you may even see nocturnal lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas or jackals roaming through the bush in the early morning. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers. Depending on the season, the gigantic Etosha salt pan shimmers dry and dusty in the midday heat or attracts thousands of migratory birds after rainfall. You will drive to some waterholes where many animals come to drink and will certainly be able to take some snapshots. Approx. 250 km (breakfast)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Etosha National Park - Tsumeb
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Etosha National Park - Tsumeb

      (Saturday) One last day of animal adventures in Etosha National Park. Today you drive to the eastern part of the park, where the vegetation is even more diverse. Sometimes it is only the watchful gaze of an antelope that reveals a lion or hyena in the shade under a bush. You will discover many new aspects of the park and reach your accommodation east of the park in the late afternoon. One night at La Rochelle Lodge (middle class). Approx. 350 km (breakfast)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Tsumeb - Kavango Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Tsumeb - Kavango Region

      (Sunday) On the route north, the vegetation and population change: tall trees replace the thorn bush savannah and instead of large farms you see more and more communal living. You approach the rainier and lush Zambezi region. The route takes you via Nkurenkuru and along the Okavango River to the vicinity of Rundu. The year-round flowing river is a blessing for the rich animal and bird life. The daily lives of the Kavango tribes, who live in this region according to their centuries-old traditions, also revolve around water. In the late afternoon you should not miss out on a boat trip (optional), this is a unique opportunity to see the Kavango inhabitants fishing with homemade fish traps and, with a bit of luck, to see a hippo peering out of the water. One night at Taranga Safari Lodge (middle class). Approx. 470 km (breakfast)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Kavango Region - Popa Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Kavango Region - Popa Falls

      (Monday) Today you travel east along the Kavango River, the border river to Angola, into the Zambezi Strip, which stretches like a long, narrow finger into the green heart of Africa. At Divindu you visit a Khwe San village before continuing to your next lodge, which is located directly on the river and overlooks the Popa Falls. The Kavango River flows quite lazily until it crosses a rocky reef about 1 kilometer wide and up to 4 meters high. Depending on the water level, you have a fascinating view of rapid rapids or winding channels between sandy banks. Today you can also end the afternoon with a boat trip (optional) and see the paradisiacal landscape as well as the animals in the water and on the banks. 2 nights at the Shametu River Lodge (middle class). Approx. 220 km (breakfast)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Excursion Mahango National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Excursion Mahango National Park

      (Tuesday) Today we drive a few kilometers on the dirt road to Mahango National Park. This is not nearly as well known as the large Etosha National Park, but it is a real insider tip. The abundance of species is overwhelming and there is a good chance of spotting rare species such as puku, buffalo, moor or scimitar-horned antelope. You will also be amazed by the more than 400 different bird species. On small side roads, you will sometimes drive through sand or mud to perhaps spot lions, leopards or endangered wild dogs. Back at your lodge, you can spend the afternoon and evening on the deck on the banks of the river or enjoy the magical atmosphere by boat on the water (optional). That’s a real African feeling! Approx. 100 km (breakfast)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Popa Falls - Zambezi Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Popa Falls - Zambezi Region

      (Wednesday) You continue through the Bwabwata National Park into the Zambezi region and to the river of the same name, which forms the border with Zambia and Zimbabwe. The former Imperial Chancellor Leo von Caprivi secured access to the Zambezi River for the former German colonial territory with the approx. 30 km narrow strip of land, which is still known to many as the Caprivi Strip. In the afternoon, you reach your accommodation, where pure wilderness is the order of the day: towards the end of the dry season, elephants, herds of buffalo and many other animal species gather on the banks of the Zambezi River. An optional boat trip in the afternoon will make every animal lover’s heart beat faster (optional). One night in the Kongola/Kwando region. Approx. 390 km (breakfast)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Zambezi Region - Chobe National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Zambezi Region - Chobe National Park

      (Thursday) After an early breakfast, you cross the north-easternmost tip of Namibia and cross the border into Botswana. You will soon reach Kasane, a small town situated directly on the Chobe River and the legendary Chobe National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip on the Chobe River, whose wide banks attract a large number of antelopes. And where these are to be found, predators such as lions, leopards, wild dogs and hyenas are not far away. The area is also a paradise on earth for the huge herds of elephants. You can enjoy the incomparable atmosphere until the last rays of the sun and only return to the lodge shortly before dark. One night at the Chobe Mowane Lodge (upper middle class). Approx. 150 km (breakfast)

  • Day 15 Day 15: Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls

      (Friday) Go on safari one last time and take part in an open off-road vehicle drive through Chobe National Park (optional). The lions and leopards that preyed during the night are still active in the early morning. Keep your eyes open and your camera at the ready, otherwise you might miss drinking elephants and yawning hippos on and in the river. Experience all that this magnificent park has to offer in terms of animal wealth, perhaps you will also see rare antelope species such as lechwe, sable, roan antelope or waterbuck. After returning to the lodge, you will have breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Chobe River and then continue on to Zimbabwe. 2 nights at Shearwater Explorer Village (middle class). Approx. 100 km (breakfast)

  • Day 16 Day 16: Excursion To Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Excursion To Victoria Falls

      (Saturday) Today you will explore the impressive natural wonder that is the Victoria Falls on a guided hike. Here, the Zambezi plunges 1.7 km into the depths and you are accompanied by a fine mist of water that rises up to 1 km into the air. This is why the indigenous tribes called it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" - the thundering smoke. Afterwards, you can buy a few souvenirs at a local art market right next to the falls. The afternoon is free to explore the small village on your own. (Breakfast)

  • Day 17 Day 17: Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Victoria Falls

      (Sunday) Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the international airport. End of the trip. Approx. 10 km (breakfast)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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