NAMIBIA, CHOBE AND VICTORIA FALLS SELF DRIVE SAFARI

Day 1: Windhoek
- You will be met by your guide on arrival in Windhoek and handed your travel documents
- City tour of Windhoek with your guide (if time permits)
- The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing at your own leisure
- For dinner tonight, you can head into town for a bite to eat at one of Windhoek’s well known restaurants

Day 2 & 3: Namib Desert
- Windhoek – Sossusvlei 350km approximately 5 to 6 hours
- After breakfast, you can still pop into town for anything you might need and then depart heading south from Windhoek to your lodge for the next 2 nights
- The route will take you either via the beautiful Spreetshoogte or Remhoogte Pass, both showcasing the natural beauty of Namibia
- Wake up early for breakfast (Day 3) and then head to the entrance to Sossusvlei, the Sesriem Gate
- Spend the whole day in the beautiful Sossusvlei area, exploring the highlights: Sossusvlei,  Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Elim Dune and the Sesriem Canyon
- Return to the lodge for lunch or arrange a lunch pack to enjoy in the dunes and return late afternoon for a well-earned rest
- Optional extra activities:
- Hot air balloon safari
- Nature drives

Day 4 & 5: Swakopmund
-  Sossusvlei – Swakopmund 350km approximately 5 to 6 hours
- Depart after breakfast and head north to Solitaire, then west crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons via the Namib Gravel Plains to the coast
- Either via Walvis Bay to Swakopmund, or (recommended) detour via Ganab to the Welwitschia Plains and Moon Landscape
- The Namibian coastline is generally known as The Skeleton Coast due to the barren areas, ship wrecks and, in days gone by, whale skeletons left on the beach
- 1 full day is set aside for this lovely area where Swakopmund and Walvis Bay offer a wide range of activities such as:
- Dolphin cruise
- Sandwich Harbour excursion (a real Skeleton Coast experience)
- Dune quad biking
- Sand boarding
- Sea kayaking
- Lots more…
- Lunches and dinners can be enjoyed at any of the many great cafés or restaurants overlooking the sea

Day 6: Damaraland
- Swakopmund – Damaraland    445km approximately 7 to 8 hours
- Head north along the Skeleton Coast, via Henties Bay to visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Along the way, stop at the Lichen Fields as well as the ship wreck between the colourful small town of Wlotskasbaken and Henties Bay
- Backtrack to Henties Bay and head inland through wide open plains to Uis, then north to the Twyfelfontein area
- Visit to Namibia’s Open Air Museum, the Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings as well as the interesting Organ Pipes rock formations and Burnt Mountain
- Visit the Damara Living Museum for a hint of culture

Day 7: Etosha National Park
- Damaraland – Etosha (south)    325km        approximately 4 to 5 hours
- After breakfast, drive east towards Khorixas stopping at the Petrified Forest en-route
- From Khorixas head further east along the tar road to Outjo and then north to your lodge which is situated very close to the southern entrance of Etosha, the Anderson Gate
- If time permits, enter Etosha for an afternoon game drive. Depending on how often you stop today, you should arrive at your lodge in time for lunch (optional extra)
- On entering the park, the first stop would be Okaukuejo where you pay your entry fee (included) and I suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and most importantly, a map of Etosha which will show you all the waterholes along the way
- Etosha is one of Africa's great game parks. With 114 species of mammal and 340 species of birds you are sure to see a great variety of wildlife on your safari

Day 8 & 9: Etosha National Park
- Etosha (south) – Etosha (east)    a full days game drive through the park
- From one side to the other side of the park is a full day game drive as you head slowly east stopping at numerous waterholes along the way
- Take a slow drive in the morning and then enjoy a packed lunch (optional extra) overlooking one of the waterholes before continuing on through the park to the eastern side
- 1 full day is set aside for game viewing, either all day or alternate with morning and afternoon drives in the area

Day 10 & 11: West Caprivi
- Etosha (east) – West Caprivi 600km approximately 7 to 8 hours
- Depart Etosha and drive east to Grootfontein, then north to Rundu before making your way east to Bagani, close to the Popa Falls
- A full day is set aside for a drive to the beautiful Mahango and Buffalo Game Parks, not very big but beautiful as you drive along the Okavango River
- Visit to Popa Falls
- Optional extra would be a sunset boat cruise or a Kavango Village visit in the area

Day 12: East Caprivi
- West Caprivi – East Caprivi    240km approximately 3 to 4 hours
- Depart after breakfast and head east along the Caprivi strip, entering East Caprivi at the Kwando River Bridge
- Your drive today takes you through the Bwabwata National Park
- Enjoy the afternoon at your own leisure. Relax at the lodge or join on a boat cruise on the Kwando River (optional extra)

Day 13 & 14: Chobe National Park
- East Caprivi – Katima Mulilo 140km approximately 2 to 3 hours
- Head north to Katima Mulilo where your Namibia section of this holiday ends
- Your guide will drop you off at Caprivi Adventures in Katima Mulilo and then they will transfer you into Botswana. They will drop you off at your lodge in Kasane which is the town close to the Chobe National Park
- A full day is set aside  to enjoy next to the Chobe River
- Activities included: 
- 1 guided game drive into the Chobe National Park 
- 1 game viewing boat ride on the Chobe River … an amazing experience
(Please note that Chobe National Park entry fees are not included and payable direct as this can change any time and cannot be arranged in advance)

Day 15: Victoria Falls            

- Enjoy breakfast and then you will be collected from the lodge and transferred to Victoria Falls into Zimbabwe … your driver will assist with the border crossing which is an experience in itself
- Visit to Victoria Falls this afternoon, either on your own or arrange to go with a guide
- Recommended is a sunset Zambezi boat cruise to end the day (optional extra) or look to dine at The Boma Restaurant for a taste of the African flavours, action, music and atmosphere

Day 16: Victoria Falls

- Squeeze in a morning activity if time allows. Choose from the many on offer.
- Road transfer from the lodge to the airport in time for your departure flight

**End of services**
 

Includes:

• Accommodation as indicated – can change depending on availability and request at time of booking
• Meals as indicated
• Car hire as per picture below for 2 & 4 pax – for 6 pax the vehicle is slightly larger
• All vehicle costs including fuel
• All park entry fees in Namibia
• Guide and guide costs
• Shared road transfers as indicated
• Water in the vehicle at all times
• Activities as shown in the itinerary … all activities that can be done with NTS guide and vehicle are included
• Tour file with detailed itinerary, map with route descriptions, vouchers etc.
• 24 hour personal and friendly support

Excludes:

• Items of a personal nature
• Optional extra activities
• International flights
• Holiday or personal insurance
• Staff gratuities
• Park entry fees
• Fuel for vehicle rental 
• Visas and visa applications