Detailed Itinerary

Namib Rand Nature Reserve to Victoria Falls Self Drive Safari – 14 days

Our Windhoek Namib Rand Victoria Falls Self Drive Safari can be adapted to your personal interests.

Windhoek Namib Rand Victoria Falls Self Drive Safari Day 1: Windhoek – Maltahöhe

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 4×4 vehicle, get a brief instruction and go straight on your tour or you will check-in at your guest house in Windhoek

The drive to Maltahöhe will take 4 hours. At We Kebi you might be greeted by the two zebras, who prefer to live at the lodge. You might also like get in touch with the local cheetah. (Nothing to worry, she is in an enclosure.)

(We Kebi Lodge, breakfast & dinner (DBB).

 

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Day 2: Namib Rand Nature Reserve

The 200 000 hectares Namib Rand is one of the biggest private nature reserves in Southern Africa. It’s a vast wilderness on the edge of the Namib Desert, with epic landscapes of massive apricot dunes and grassy plains peppered with mysterious fairy circles.

The reserve was established in the 1980s when landowner Albi Brückner integrated a number of livestock farms to form a rehabilitated wilderness area. Today, with its high-quality, low-impact tourism model, the Namib Rand is a model of conservation success.

Along the edge of the Namib Desert there are thousands of small circles dotted around on the ground, like lunar pockmarks, in which nothing grows. Various theories have been formed by scientists and researchers trying to explain their existence: that they’re a result of fungi which poison the soil; meteor showers, or termites. However, no one knows for certain why they’re there.

Accommodation inside the reserve is restricted to one bed per 1000 hectares. Please inquire if you would like to spend a night or two inside the Namib Rand reserve.

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!  Sossuvlei Lodge, pool, restaurant, bar (DBB).

Windhoek Namib Rand Victoria Falls Self Drive Safari 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. We particularly like the catamaran tour we offer. Lots of fun with seals, pelicans and delicious oysters.

Overnight stay at Atlantic Villa or Desert Breeze (BB).

 

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Day 5: Damaraland

Drive along the coast and may be stop at Hentiessbaai. Then turn inland towards Uis.

In Uis you may visit a real Himba Village. Please ask the locals for direction. Its not on a map.

Ugab Terrace Lodge accommodates 32 guests in 16 Chalets, allowing maximum privacy and attention at all times. The accommodation at Ugab Terrace Lodge has been designed with comfort in mind.

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 
Please ask us if you prefer a different route or accommodation.

Etosha Safari Camp is located within 10 km of the Anderson Gate of Etosha National Park (near Okaukuejo) 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. The dinner at Mushara Bush Camp is a life changing experience.

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

Namibia Windhoek Victoria Falls Day 8: West Caprivi Popa Falls

This is a long 6h drive. We can insert a stop over at a rest camp, please inquire.
Nunda River Lodge is picturesquely situated on the south bank of the Okavango River, 2 km south of Divundu. Game Drives in Mahangu Park, with over 450 species of birds recorded are recommended. 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. You may also visit the Popa Falls, which are right next to it.

Overnight at Nunda River Lodge, (DBB).

Day 9 : East Caprivi

On the way to Caprivi Mutoya Lodge or Camp Kwando.

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 (DBB).

Day 10 Chobe Game Reserve

Chobe Bush Camp – Kasane – Botswana

 

 

 

 

 

Accommodation is thatched en-suite chalets on stilts. 5 chalets are individual (stand-alone) units.

The Bush Camp offers a typical Bush experience with no modern amenities such as TV’s or Wi-fi.

The Camp does not have municipal electricity, but operates on power from a generator, which is switched on for a few hours each evening, so guests are always advised to let the camp team know, should they need to charge any camera batteries, toothbrushes etc. it is advisable to carry spares.

Visitors must advise of any medical conditions, dietary requirements, preferred drinks and special occasions beforehand as pre-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.

Day 11 Chobe Game Reserve

Chobe Bush Camp

06:00 – Breakfast at Chobe Bush Camp

06:30 – Departure on game drive to Chobe NP

12:30 – Return to Water Lily Lodge for lunch

14:00 – Continue with the game drive in Chobe

18:30  – Return back to Bush Camp

20:00  – Dinner

Inclusions:

Accommodation, 2x lunch, 2x dinner, 2x breakfast,

full day game drive Chobe NP

1x Chobe River Cruise, Transfers.

Park Fees

Day 12 & 13 Victoria Falls

 

 

 

 

 

You will be picked up at about 9:30 at the lodge and transferred to Victoria Falls.

N1 Lodge is situated in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and is only a 10 minutes walk from the Falls, the area’s main attraction. The hotel 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.

Please ask for an upgrade, if you prefer a bit more luxury.

Day 14 Victoria Falls 

You will be transferred to the airport.  The Windhoek Namib Rand Victoria Falls Self Drive Safari ends in Victoria Falls or in Livingstone, please specify.

 

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Rinaldo at 14/03/2019.