Tour Dunes, Wildlife And Falls | Visit Namibia, Zimbabwe

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All costs for explicit as included mentioned activities, as local game driving, safari boat trips and Kayaking All local taxes,tolls and fees All entrance fees in NP and planned tribe villages Water on the bus during driving. VISA costs are not included, but are only to Zimbabwe (recently 30 US$) and Angola applicable. There will be an opportunity to buy in local Supermarkets extra food (sweets,fruits) or drinks (soda,beer,wine) and cool it on board (acc to available space)

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All accommodation costs in the mentioned Lodges, Hotels or similar one

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Guide included

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Small Busses of 14 seats maximum

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Breakfast at all locations, Lunch and, Dinner as mentioned in itinerary. (B/L/D)

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Day 1 Day 1: Windhoek – Casa Africana Hotel Pension
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Windhoek – Casa Africana Hotel Pension

We begin our journey in the historic capital of Windhoek. After we arrive at the Hosea Kutako Airport we make our way to the Casa Africana Hotel Pension. The hotel overlooks the city from Luxury Hill and has easy access to downtown Windhoek. When we arrive at the hotel, the rest of the afternoon can be spent as our leisure, with guided tours of the local area that will make for an unforgettable experience. We complete our tour with the Katutura Township, built in 1971 after the local population were forcibly removed from their homes. Today, the Katutura Township is home to bustling street vendors from the Single Quarters meat market, to Eveline Street and Penduka, where local women sell their beautifully crafted Namibian handicrafts along the shore of the Goreangab Dam. Afterwards we will get a taste of Namibia as we dine on the local cuisine offered in some of the restaurants that line the Windhoek’s streets.
Day 2 Day 2: Kalahari Anib Lodge – Kalahari Desert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kalahari Anib Lodge – Kalahari Desert

After a lovely breakfast at the hotel we leave the capital behind and make our way into the African Savannah, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. Just a few hours into our journey and we will arrive at our destination for the day, the Kalahari Anib Lodge. After a tasty midday repast we can relax for the next few hours or avail ourselves of the pool for a refreshing swim, before we get our first introduction to the breathtaking red lands of the Kalahari, and our first experience of the light falling across the dunes on a real African sunset in the wilds of Southern Africa.
Day 3 Day 3: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park via Mata Mata border South Africa – Mata Mata Rest Camp. After an early morning breakfast we make our way to towards the Mata Mata Border Post of South Africa, to reach our next destination the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Then we journey along the winding Olifants River before reaching the gates of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The park is one of the first of its kind to be established from the combined Gemsbok and Kalahari Gemsbok Parks. On our first night in the park we will set up for the day at the Mata Mata camp, before we head out for an afternoon game drive. The Kgalagadi Park is renowned for its big cat population, from the Kalahari lion to the stealthy and reclusive leopard. When we retire for the evening we can relax and enjoy the sounds of Africa as our guides help prepare dinner with the rest of our group.
Day 4 Day 4: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – South Africa – Twee Rivieren Camp – BLD We start the day with an early morning game drive to spot the elusive big cats and any other nocturnal predators which are making their way home, after a night of hunting. We will then follow the local wildlife tracks along the banks of the Auob and Nossob Rivers that conjoin to form the Two Rivers. With spectacular, natural landscape ranging from arid dunes to savannah plains and canyons, the Kgalagadi Park is a hub for wildlife. We can view a myriad of species in the region from Oryx, Blue Wildebeest to Hartebeest, before we make back for the Twee Rivieren Rest Camp for the evening. As the day comes to a close we will with the assistance of our guides create a tasty evening meal before we retire for the night.
Day 5 Day 5: Klein Aus Vista – Namib Desert – Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Klein Aus Vista – Namib Desert – Namibia

We leave the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park behind us, as we make our way into the Kalahari Desert, one of the oldest deserts in existence. After crossing the border, we will take a brief stop in Keetmanshoop, located in the //Karas Region of southern Namibia, before we pick up fresh supplies to continue our journey. As the afternoon sets in we expect to make it to our destination the Klein Aus Vista Lodge, which is situated right in the heart of the Namib Desert. This region itself was once a diamond restricted region of the Wild Horses. As the afternoon comes to a close we can enjoy some cool, refreshing sundowners, as we overlook the rolling dunes of the arid desert.
Day 6 Day 6: Klein Aus Vista – Namib Desert – Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Klein Aus Vista – Namib Desert – Namibia

We start the day with an early breakfast, before we head out the coastal desert town of Lüderitz set in diamond hill and entrenched in its Germanic ancestry. On route to the town we make a stop in Kolmanskop for a guided tour of this abandoned ghost town, where we can sightsee the dilapidated building and crosses of one of the oldest town in Namibia. We expect to arrive at Lüderitz in the late afternoon and savour a dinner at the lodge with a spectacular view the African sky.
Day 7 Day 7: Namib Desert Lodge – Sossusvlei – Namib Desert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Namib Desert Lodge – Sossusvlei – Namib Desert

After a lovely breakfast at the lodge we make our way to the highest dunes in the world, located in the Sossusvlei region renowned for its large expanse of white salt pans framed by the ochre dunes of the Namib Desert. We start the journey with a scenic drive through the desert landscape as we make our way deeper into the heart of the Namib Desert. We will enjoy a lunch en-route and witness another spectacular sunset during our sundowner game drive, before we arrive at our lodge for the evening. Dinner will be served at the Namib Desert Lodge restaurant before we retire for the night.
Day 8 Day 8: And 9: Swakopmund Sands – Central Coast – Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: And 9: Swakopmund Sands – Central Coast – Namibia

Before dawn we make an early start to Sossusvlei to savour the vista of the iconic red dunes of the Namib Desert. Along the way we will have a brief tour of picturesque Dune 45, before we make our way to Sossusvlei and the Dead Vlei. After several hours of exploration we will sit down to a well-deserved picnic breakfast between the towering sand dunes. We can enjoy lunch en-route to Swakopmund, an Atlantic coastal town established in 1892 by German colonists. For the next two days we will explore every nook and cranny of this historic seaside town that make it a part of Namibian history.
Day 9 Day 10: And 11: Palmwag Lodge – Skeleton Coast – Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: And 11: Palmwag Lodge – Skeleton Coast – Namibia

Today, our adventure starts along the Atlantic shores as we make our way down the Skeleton Coast to Palmwag, a small oasis found on the banks of the Uniab River, just northwest of Damaraland. As we head towards our newest destination we will stop off at an old shipwreck, whose skeletal frame can still be seen from the shoreline before we head off to the land of towering aquatic mammals at the Cape Cross Seal Colony, one of the largest in the world. After a drive through the Skeleton Coast Park we will arrive by late afternoon at the Palmwag Lodge, an area also renowned for herds of Desert Elephants who wandered around the region and sometimes steal a drink at the local swimming pool. On our eleventh day of our journey after a quick breakfast we head off for a game drive to spot some of the local fauna who have adapted to this harsh conditions of this arid landscape. The region is also known for its large population of endangered Black Rhinos, who browse on the local trees, and sometimes drop by at the swimming hole. After lunch we can take the rest of the day to relax at camp, and unwind from the day’s travels.
Day 10 Day 12: Opuwo Lodge – Kaokoveld – Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Opuwo Lodge – Kaokoveld – Namibia

We begin the day with a leisurely breakfast before we head off to the Himba region, home to the roaming, nomadic, Himba tribes. These nomadic cattle herders of the Kaokoveld region will be an integral part of our journey, after our morning excursion we head back to our lodge for lunch before we journey onwards to the nearby Himba villages. From there we will have a chance to immerse ourselves in a world far removed from our modern world, to one soaked in cultural heritage and the old ways of living that the Himba tribes have upheld for thousands of years.
Day 11 Day 13: Okaukuejo – Etosha National Park – Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Okaukuejo – Etosha National Park – Namibia

We leave the Opuwo lodge and journey to the Etosha National Park, located in the northwestern corner of Namibia. For the next two days we will explore, sightsee and drive through the rugged terrain of the national park, as we drop in at the local watering holes to catch sight of the local denizens, from the quick springbok, to the sedate zebra to the reclusive rhino, and possibly even the majestic Namibian lion.
Day 12 Day 14: Mushara Outpost – Etosha National Park – Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Mushara Outpost – Etosha National Park – Namibia

We begin our day with an early breakfast before we venture out for our first game drive of the day, until we will arrive back at the lodge just before lunch. After lunch we can have a refreshing dip in the pool and cool off from the Namibian sun, before we head back out for our next game drive. As the day ends we make our way back to our lodge, situated just a few kilometers from the park’s borders.
Day 13 Day 15: Kaisosi – Okavango Region – Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Kaisosi – Okavango Region – Namibia

We prepare for our longest drive of our journey as we make our way to the Kaisosi River Lodge located just 7 kilometers east of Rundu, where the lodge sits along the banks of the Okavango River. Along our journey we will have an unforgettable experience as we interact with the local Bushman tribes in the Okavango region. We will learn how these historic tribes have survived and thrived in the harsh environment, from their daily routines, to foraging parties and even some of the local medicinal used by the tribes. After our adventure with the Bushman tribes we continue on our way to the Kaisosi River Lodge, where we can recharge and unwind for the rest of the day. If we feel that we have not had enough adventure for the day the lodge also offers some great optional activities to keep us preoccupied for the rest of the day.
Day 14 Day 16: Thamakalane Lodge – Okavango Delta – Botswana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Thamakalane Lodge – Okavango Delta – Botswana

For the next stage of our journey we cross over into the borders of Botswana, a low, landlocked country that rises a mere 900 meters above sea level at its highest point. As we journey across the changing landscape we expect to arrive at our accommodation for the day at the Thamakalane Lodge. From there we head off to Maun, the tourist capital of Botswana, where we take to the skies and fly over the lush Okavango Delta. We can experience the landscape of Botswana like we never have before with stunning, aerial views as we soar past herds of roaming antelopes and sprawling water lands.
Day 15 Day 17: Nata Lodge – Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – Botswana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Nata Lodge – Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – Botswana

For today, we will explore the meandering lands of the Okavango Delta by waterways in local dugout canoes called Mukoros. After a morning of discovery we journey out to Nata, an area renowned for its famous Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where we will spend the rest of the afternoon viewing the local birdlife that visit the region, from the splendid pink Flamingo, to the deep throated Pelican.
Day 16 Day 18: And 19: Chobe Safari Lodge – Chobe National Park – Botswana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: And 19: Chobe Safari Lodge – Chobe National Park – Botswana

After a leisurely breakfast we head out on a drive towards the Chobe National Park, located in the northern region of the country. The Chobe Park is an oasis near the Okavango Delta that supports a thousands of animals, from wandering herds of majestic Elephants to ranging Cape Buffalos. When we enter the park we make a way to the Chobe Safari Lodge, before we go on an exciting afternoon game drive until dinner. We start the new day with an early morning game drive to catch the local animals before we head back to the lodge for breakfast. We will spend the rest of day unwinding at the lodge, before we go out for a sunset cruise at 14:45. We then have the opportunity to cruise along the waterways of the Chobe River as we view the local wildlife and enjoy a spectacular African sunset over the water.
Day 17 Day 20: The Kingdom Hotel – Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: The Kingdom Hotel – Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

We bid goodbye to the landscapes of Botswana as we cross the Zimbabwean border. With good road condition we aim to make it to the Victoria Falls just in time for lunch. In the afternoon we will have a guided tour of the iconic Victoria Falls that stretch to an impressive length of 1708m of cascading watery splendor. After our tour we will head back to the Kingdom Hotel for our farewell dinner.
Day 18 Day 21: The Kingdom Hotel – Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: The Kingdom Hotel – Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

After out last breakfast we say goodbye to the other members of our groups as our adventure comes to an end. We hope and believe that you have had an unforgettable journey with us at SAN Africa Holidays and Tours, and that one day in the future you will explore the rest of the fascinating lands of Southern Africa.

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Itinerary of your trip Dunes, Wildlife And Falls

Day 1: Windhoek – Casa Africana Hotel Pension

Day 2: Kalahari Anib Lodge – Kalahari Desert

Day 3: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Day 4: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Day 5: Klein Aus Vista – Namib Desert – Namibia

Day 6: Klein Aus Vista – Namib Desert – Namibia

Day 7: Namib Desert Lodge – Sossusvlei – Namib Desert

Day 8: And 9: Swakopmund Sands – Central Coast – Namibia

Day 10: And 11: Palmwag Lodge – Skeleton Coast – Namibia

Day 12: Opuwo Lodge – Kaokoveld – Namibia

Day 13: Okaukuejo – Etosha National Park – Namibia

Day 14: Mushara Outpost – Etosha National Park – Namibia

Day 15: Kaisosi – Okavango Region – Namibia

Day 16: Thamakalane Lodge – Okavango Delta – Botswana

Day 17: Nata Lodge – Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – Botswana

Day 18: And 19: Chobe Safari Lodge – Chobe National Park – Botswana

Day 20: The Kingdom Hotel – Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

Day 21: The Kingdom Hotel – Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

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