18 Days Zanzibar beaches, Namibia to Victoria Falls holiday Safari
Trip Overview
Safari summary
Highlights
Zanzibar island
Visit wildlife in Estosha National Park
Namib Desert scenic flight tours
Mokoro boating in the Okavango Delta
Marvel in the beauty of Victoria Falls
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Day 2: Stonetown Breakfast and take an excursion of stone-town where you will visit the old fort, old stone-town, slave caves, house of wonder and the Anglican church in time for lunch. Transfer back to Verde for overnight. HB HB 5*****
Day 3: Spice village Breakfast and leave for spice village for a half day of sampling of various spices. Lunch from a restaurant and back to Verde for overnight. HB HB 5*****
Day 4: Breakfast and day at leisure or simply absorb the magic of the island on the beaches. Verde for overnight. HB 5*****
Day 5: Windhoek- Namibia (flight) Breakfast and transfer to the airport to connect a flight to Windhoek, Namibia. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner overnight at Safari Court hotel | Arebbusch travel lodge. FB 3***
Day 6: Namib- Naukluft National park Breakfast and we venture deeper into the Namib Desert. Our destination is the dune fields that cover the western reaches of the desert. From the grasslands in the east to the red dunes of the west the slowly changing landscapes represents the many faces of this desert country. Dinner overnight at Desert Homestead lodge/ Desert Tented camp/ Namib Naukluft lodge/ Capricorn Rest camp/ Tismaree Guest farm. FB 3***
Desert Homestead
Day 7: Sossusvlei- Namib This morning we rise before the sun to capture this magnificent moment. A brisk climb up Dune 45 offers us the perfect vantage point to marvel at the changing colours of the desert sunrise. Once satisfied we descend this famous dune and enjoy a hearty breakfast before catching a 4×4 transfer into Sossusvlei. Spend the night under the magnificent desert stars. Dinner overnight at Desert Homestead lodge/ Desert Quiver lodge/ Namib Naukluft lodge. FB 3***
Desert Homestead
Day 8: Swakopmund Our final day in the desert comes to an end as we join a local expert for an educational desert excursion. Reluctantly we leave the Namib behind and after a stop to mark our crossing of the Tropic of Capricorn, we continue to the Atlantic coastline. We make our way to the coastal town of Swakopmund. We make a brief stop at the Walvis Bay lagoon. Dinner overnight at Hotel Ala Mer | Desert Sands lodge | Prost hotel. FB 3**
Day 9: Swakopmund- Scenic Flights over Namib Desert Breakfast and take the opportunity today to view the all that you missed out in swakopmund on board scenic Flights over Namib Desert. Experience the Desert beauty from a bird’s eye view with a 5-seater Cessna 210 light aircraft of Desert Air. Dinner overnight at Hotel Ala Mer | Desert Sands lodge | Prost hotel. FB 3**
Hotel Ala Mer
Day 10: Spitzkoppe- Bradberg Breakfast and leave early to make our way to the massive granite formations of Spitzkoppe which tower 700 metres above the desert plains below. The Brandberg (Burning Mountains) are regarded as the highest in Namibia and home to the famous White Lady. We will enjoy a walk with a local guide and have the opportunity to view some examples of the San’s rock art Dinner overnight at Hotel Ala Mer | Desert Sands lodge. FB 3**
Ala Mer hotel
Day 11: Etosha National park Rising early this morning we drive towards the Etosha National Park. Etosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. Etosha Game Park was declared a National Park in 1907 and it is home to approx. We put up somewhere along the way at Namutoni in readiness for game drives the following day. Dinner overnight at Shikamasha Game lodge or similar. FB 3**
Shikamasha Game lodge
Day 12: Etosha Our second day in Etosha allows for a full day to continue our exploration of the park. No day on safari is ever the same and the suspense before that special sighting is the motivation that keeps our eyes wide open. We explore the edges of the Etosha Pan in search of the abundant wildlife that occur in the park. Dinner overnight at Okaukuejo Resort | Gondwana safari camp | Ongava Tented camp. FB 3**
Okaukejo
Day 13: Windhoek Breakfast and drive 5 hours to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. Upon arrival in Windhoek, we will take a short walk through the city centre and have the opportunity to view some of its better known landmarks. (Our accommodation for the night is situated halfway between the city and the airport). Dinner overnight at Safari Court hotel | Arebbusch travel lodge. FB 3**
Safari court
Day 14: Botswana- Ghanzi Today we travel east to neighboring Botswana and the Kalahari Desert. Ghanzi is home to the San / Bushman. The San people have long been associated with this harsh environment and this afternoon, we enjoy an informative guided walk with the San community. Tonight we enjoy a dance evening that provides an insight into their culture of song, dance and story-telling. Dinner overnight at Tautona lodge | Kalahari Arms lodge. FB 3**
Tautona lodge
Okavango Delta
Day 15: Okavango Delta- Maun Breakfast and before departing Ghanzi we will enjoy an informative guided walk with the San community. After our walk, we head towards Maun, where upon arrival in Maun this afternoon, you will have the opportunity to go on an optional scenic flight over the Delta. This evening our guide will prepare us on what to expect on our full day excursion into the Okavango Delta. Dinner overnight at Island safari lodge | Mokoro lodge | Thamalakane hotel. FB 3**
Island Safari lodge
Okavango Delta
Day 16: Okavango Delta Breakfast and your guide picks you to the most rewarding and enjoyable way to explore and experience the beauty of lagoons, is by mokoro. Heading out early, we will be transferred by safari vehicle to the poling station. While the mokoro trail is not primarily a game viewing activity, a variety of game may be spotted in this pristine wilderness area. Dinner overnight at Island safari lodge | Mokoro lodge | Thamalakane hotel. FB 3**
Island Safari lodge
Day 17: Nata Leaving Maun behind us this morning we make our way towards the town of Nata. We will spend most of the day in our truck as we journey across the northern reaches of the Makgadigadi Pans. Our activity package will afford the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon guided game drive to the Nata Sanctuary, which forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands. Dinner overnight at Nata lodge | Nzibanana lodge | Pelican lodge. FB 3**
Day 18: Chobe We rise early this morning as we continue north to our lodge on the banks of the Chobe River. This afternoon is set aside for exploring the Chobe National Park. Experience the many elephants that frequent the river in the afternoons. The afternoon ends with a leisurely boat cruise and a meal served around campfire. Dinner overnight at Cresta Mowana | Chobe Safari lodge | River View lodge. FB 4****
Chobe Safari lodge
Victoria Falls | Zambezi
Day 19: Victoria Falls Zimbabwe We cross the border into Zimbabwe this morning and travel the short distance to Victoria Falls. Today you have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls at your leisure, also known by the local name of “Mosi-oa Tunya” (the smoke that thunders). The bustling adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a range of optional activities. Dinner overnight Bayete Guest lodge |Azambezi River lodge. 4****
A Zambezi lodge
WHATS INCLUDED?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Internal flights
- Meals
- Park fees
WHATS EXCLUDED?
- Alcoholic beverages
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Visas