Detailed Itinerary

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Self Drive Safari – 14 days

Our Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls one way self-drive safari can be adapted to your personal interests.

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Self Drive Safari DAY 1: Windhoek – Sossusvlei

Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako (Windhoek International) airport, you will be transferred to the capital of Namibia. Depending on your arrival time you will will pick up your vehicle, get a brief instruction and go straight on your tour or you will check-in at your guest house (Desert Quiver Camp, breakfast (dinner available at Sossusvlei Lodge) pool, restaurant, bar, (BB).

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Day 2: Namib Naukluft Sossusvlei

You should enter the Namib-Naukluft Park at sunrise, while the temperature is still mild and when the dune contrasts are at their best.

Drive through the dune corridor down to the Vlei to take in the vistas. At Dune 45, make a stop to view the the world’s most photographed dune. Further along, a gradual 2,6 kilometer round-trip guided walk up to Dead Vlei is a must for the healthy visitors. The more energetic have the opportunity to climb to the upper ridge of Big Daddy Dune, one of the highest dunes in this area! Namib Naukluft Lodge, pool, restaurant, bar, (BB).

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Day 3 & 4: Walvis Bay & Swakopmund 
The route takes you West to Swakopmund. Swakopmund has a lot of activities to offer. Whether you spend a morning on the water with adventure, drinks food and the best Walvis Bay oysters, or perhaps a full Marine Dune day, where you will visit the spectacular Sandwich Harbour or drive through the massive sand dunes and try Sand Boarding.
Overnight stay at Atlantic Villa Boutique Hotel (BB).

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Day 5: Damaraland

Vingerklip Lodge accommodates 32 guests in 16 Chalets, allowing maximum privacy and attention at all times.

Damaraland & Kunene region is home to giant mountains, formed millions ago when lava was all the rage, rise sheer and jagged from the barren plains of the inner Namib Desert. Most impressive of these are Spitzkoppe and the Brandberg Massif – which, in addition to being the highest peak in the country, has the allure of ancient rock paintings and the intriguing White Lady of Brandberg. Among the red sandstone boulders and hills at Twyfelfontein is the most impressive collection of petroglyphs in Africa. Around 2,500 ancient rock paintings and engravings feature animals, tracks and abstract symbols. The exact age is unknown but archaeological evidence indicates that hunter/gatherers lived here more than 7,000 years ago.

 

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Day 6 & 7: Etosha National Park 
On the road to Etosha you may want to do a little detour and see the Himba people. Please ask us for a different route and accommodation.

Okaukuejo Safari Camp is located within the Etosha NP, ca. 15 km from the Anderson Gate of Etosha National Park on the C 38. Perched on a small hill near the Ondundozana mountain range.

The restaurant and chalets are situated on a hillock, offering a magnificent view of the savannah below.

Overnight Etosha Okaukuejo Safari Camp and Mushara Bush Camp, (DBB).

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Day 8: West Caprivi Popa Falls
Hakusembe River Lodge is picturesquely situated on the south bank of the Okavango River, 16 km west of Rundu. Game Drives in Mahangu Park, with over 450 species of birds recorded. A wide variety of wildlife species, including elephant, hippo, buffalo, crocodile, red Lechwe, reedbuck, roan and sable antelope, and even the elusive Sitatunga antelope can be observed. Overnight at Hakusembe River Lodge, (BB).

Day 9 : East Caprivi 

On the way to Caprivi Mutoya Lodge you may visit the famous Popa Falls.

The lodge is situated 5 km east of the town of Katima Mulilo on the B8 Ngoma Road on route to the Ngoma Border Post to Botswana and the Chobe National Park. Situated on the banks of the Mighty Zambezi River, with beautiful river views from the wooden lunch deck or from under the shade of old indigenous trees so, whether you are a tourist, fisherman or avid bird-watcher, the lodge is the perfect place to chill out and relax (BB).

 

Day 10 & 11 Kasane Chobe Game Reserve

Chobe Safari Lodge or Riverview Lodge

Chobe Safari Lodge offers Luxury Rooms and luxury Rondavels and is a rather busy place.

Riverview Lodge is more private and tranquil.

Visitors must advise of any medical conditions, dietary requirements, preferred drinks and special occasions beforehand as planning is imperative at the Bush Camp. Unlike Kasane based lodges, the Bush Camp is in a semi-remote location where shops and suppliers are not in close proximity, hence the need to facilitate logistics and orders, well in advance. At about 3:00 you will go on a Chobe River Sunset Cruise.
Lunch at Water Lily Lodge, overnight and dinner at the Bush Camp.
The rental vehicle will be picked up at the lodge.

1x 3 hour Game drive in the Chobe Game Reserve and 3 hour Sunset Cruise on the Chobe River.

Park Fees included.

Day 12 & 13 Victoria Falls

You will be picked up at about 9:00 at Chobe Safari Lodge and transferred to Victoria Falls.

N1 Lodge is situated in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and only 10 minutes walk from the Falls and from the area’s main attraction, the N1 lodge is ideally positioned to take advantage of the many activities that are on offer in the area. The lodge offers facilities including a pool and bar where many a sundowner has been enjoyed Victoria Falls has its place among the wonders of the world to rights.
This is a place to raise your adrenaline level, e.g. by riding an elephant, walking with a young lion, river rafting on the rapids of the Zambezi, bungee jumping, rock climbing, helicopter flight over the falls or swimming in the Devils Pool (in season). Overnight at the N1 Lodge in air conditioned superior room.

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Self Drive Safari Day 14 Victoria Falls 

You will be transferred to the airport.  The tour ends in Victoria Falls or in Livingstone, please specify.

 

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Rinaldo at 19/03/2024.