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Desert to the Delta: Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls

Desert to the Delta: Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls

10 Days from $13,190 USD / person

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – 1

International Arrival

Transfer to Windhoek Domestic Airport (45 mins)

Windhoek

Windhoek is Namibia’s capital city and its cultural and economic center. It lies in a beautiful valley bordered by the Eros Mountains to the north and the Auas mountains to the south. The mountains shield it from harsh winds, making it comfortable to visit year-round. The German colonial influence is evident in both the architecture and the food. The Tintenpalast (Ink Palace), which today houses Namibia’s parliament, combines classical European architecture with local materials. The 19th-century Lutheran Christuskirche (Christ Church), with its tall, pointed spire, is among the city’s most prominent landmarks. German food is readily available as well, with restaurants serving everything from traditional dishes to modern takes on old classics. Windhoek is also known as the art capital of Namibia. It is home to the National Art Gallery, National Theatre and the National Museum, as well as the Alte Feste, a former German fort that has been repurposed into a museum. The Dan Viljoen Game Reserve, located a few miles outside the city, offers the chance to spot giraffes, zebras and antelope.
Day 1 – 3

Transfer from Windhoek Hotel to Eros Airport (45 mins)

Board your flight from Windhoek to Sossusvlei (Duration:1hr)

You will be transferred from Sossusvlei airstrip to your hotel

2 Nights

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei is a striking salt-and-clay pan located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, the largest conservation area in Africa. It is roughly 185 miles long and 86 miles wide. The area is famous for its reddish-orange sand dunes that contrast sharply against the white of the pans. Their color is caused by the oxidation of iron over the centuries, so the older the dune, the darker the shade. The dunes are also among the tallest in the world. Many of them are over 650 feet high and the highest, nicknamed Big Daddy, rises 1,066 feet into the sky. However, Dune 45, the most photographed dune in the world, stands only 560 feet tall. It got its name by being 45 km from the Sesriem gate, and its fame from its shifting colors and shadows that change with the light throughout the day. Keep an eye out for wildlife as well. Antelopes such as oryx and springbok roam the pans, as do ostriches. You might also spot smaller animals, such as jackals. Other attractions near Sossusvlei include Sesriem Canyon and Dead Vlei.

Hotel options

Hoodia Desert Lodge – Opt 1
Room Standard Chalet – FI
Meals Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style Lodge
Kulala Desert Lodge – Opt 2
Room Luxury Tent – FI
Meals Half Board
Style Lodge
Day 3 – 4

You will be transferred from your hotel to Sossusvlei airstrip

Flight to Windhoek (1 hr)

Transfer to Hotel (45 mins)

1 Night

Windhoek

Windhoek is Namibia’s capital city and its cultural and economic center. It lies in a beautiful valley bordered by the Eros Mountains to the north and the Auas mountains to the south. The mountains shield it from harsh winds, making it comfortable to visit year-round. The German colonial influence is evident in both the architecture and the food. The Tintenpalast (Ink Palace), which today houses Namibia’s parliament, combines classical European architecture with local materials. The 19th-century Lutheran Christuskirche (Christ Church), with its tall, pointed spire, is among the city’s most prominent landmarks. German food is readily available as well, with restaurants serving everything from traditional dishes to modern takes on old classics. Windhoek is also known as the art capital of Namibia. It is home to the National Art Gallery, National Theatre and the National Museum, as well as the Alte Feste, a former German fort that has been repurposed into a museum. The Dan Viljoen Game Reserve, located a few miles outside the city, offers the chance to spot giraffes, zebras and antelope.

Hotel options

Galton House – Opt 1
Room Standard Room
Meals Breakfast
Style Boutique
The Weinberg – Opt 2
Room Courtyard Fountain Level
Meals Room only
Style Boutique
Day 4 – 6

Private Transfer to International Airport (45 mins)

Flight to Victoria Falls (2 hrs)

You will be met close to the aircraft, assisted with immigration and baggage reclaim.

You will be transferred from Victoria Falls Airport to your hotel

2 Nights

Victoria Falls

Angels in their flight! This is how David Livingstone described the breathtaking Victoria Falls, where five million cubic meters of water cascade over every minute during wet season. Hear the roar and see the spray upon approach. Experience the falls by helicopter or canoe amongst hippos and crocodiles. Located on the river’s banks, explore Zambezi National Park; Matetsi, home to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe and zebra, hippo, crocodile and iridescent birds such as bee-eaters, storks, herons, kingfisher and, fish eagles.

Hotel options

The Palm River Hotel – Opt 1
Room Deluxe Room
Meals Room only
Style International
Victoria Falls Hotel – Opt 2
Room Classic Room – BB
Meals Breakfast
Style Heritage
Day 6 – 8

Transfer to Chobe (2 hrs)

2 Nights

Chobe National Park

Explore Botswana’s first national park! Once inhabited by the San bushmen, Chobe National Park is unique with its San paintings that were carved into the rocks. Today, Chobe is a haven for many animal species including impala, giraffe and a wide variety of birds, and is most renowned for the multitude of elephants that concentrate on the Chobe River during the dry season. It is estimated 50,000 pachyderms have made Chobe their home! There is also a large concentration of predators such as lions and leopards. Experience the wildlife diversity for yourself with wonderful game drives and boat safaris

Hotel options

Chobe Princess – Opt 1
Room Standard Cabin
Meals Full Board & Activities
Style Houseboat
Zambezi Queen – Opt 2
Room Standard Suite
Meals Full Board & Activities
Style Houseboat
Day 8 – 10

You will be transferred from your hotel to Chobe National Park airport

Flight to Okavango Delta (1-2 hrs)

Transfer to your accommodation

2 Nights

Okavango Delta

Witness a world of glittering water! The Okavango Delta is one of the largest inland deltas on earth. Each summer, floods pour through a vast network of narrow waterways, lagoons until they are soaked up by the sands. Expect diverse wildlife and birdlife – impala, tsessebe, sable and the elegant kudu, or thirsty buffalo, wildebeest and zebra in the dry season. Lions, cheetahs and wild dogs hunt in the open grassland! Experience game drives and safari walks on land, while boat or mokoru (a dugout canoe) rides allow you to silently glide pass crocodiles! {Please note that due to fluctuating weather conditions and decreased rainfall, water levels at the Okavango Delta may be lower than usual at the time of your visit. Our team will be happy to provide further updates closer to your travel dates and plan alternate activities if required}

Hotel options

Khwai Lediba – Opt 1
Room Classic Safari Tent
Meals Fullboard and Drinks
Style Camp
Kanana Camp – Opt 2
Room Standard Tent
Meals Full Board & Drinks
Style Lodge
Day 10 – 10

Transfer to airstrip

Flight to Maun (1 hr)

Maun

Follow in the footsteps of early explorers! Maun has been the start of expeditions into Botswana’s wildlife areas since the turn of the century, and is the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Many guests stay only a day before setting off on safari. Once a village, Maun has recently grown into a bustling little town with shops and hotels. Watch as herdsmen wander along the dusty curbside driving their cattle to the marketplace, or see the traditional houses dotted along the wide banks of the Thamalakane River where red lechwe graze next to local donkeys and goats.

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $13,190 USD / person

Option 2

From $17,590 USD / person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes
  • Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
  • Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
  • Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Visa and tourism fees
  • Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
  • International airfare

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