Itinerary
- Days 1 - 2
Victoria Falls
The tour kicks off at 2:00 PM, giving you time to settle in before diving into Victoria Falls. Over the next two days, you'll pick which adventure calls to you, whether that's riding on elephant back, tackling the white water rapids of the Zambezi River, or if you're feeling bold, doing a 111-meter bungee jump. The falls themselves create an incredible backdrop regardless of which activity you choose.
- Start point
- Livingstone, Southern, Zambia (Waterfront Reception, 14:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Victoria Falls Waterfront)
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls visit
- Explore Victoria Falls area
Optional Activities
- Elephant back safari
- White water rafting on the Zambezi River
- 111m bungi jump
Landmarks Victoria Falls Zambezi River 
- Days 3 - 4
Caprivi Strip
You're crossing from Zambia into the Caprivi strip and heading west for two days through territory packed with wildlife. A boat trip on the Kwando River lets you see animals from the water, and then you'll do a game drive into Mahango Game Reserve where sightings tend to be solid depending on the season and time of day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Caprivi Mutoya Lodge), (Ngepi Camp)
Included Activities
- Kwando River exploration by boat
- Game drive into Mahango Game Reserve
- Caprivi game drives
Landmarks Kwando River Mahango Game Reserve 
- Day 5
Rundu
Start your morning around camp watching the birds that congregate in this area, which is really something if you're into birding. Later you'll travel along the Kavango River, passing villages where people still build traditional grass huts and craft wooden pieces by hand. By evening you'll reach Rundu and settle at a riverside lodge where the sunset over the water is genuinely worth staying up to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Inkwazi Lodge)
Included Activities
- Birdlife observation
- Travel along Kavango River
- View local villages and wooden crafts
Landmarks Kavango River Rundu - Days 6 - 8
Etosha National Park
Heading deeper into Namibia now, you're going to Etosha National Park. The park surrounds the Etosha Pan, which locals call 'the great white place of dry water' because of its salt-white appearance. Elephants, antelope, and lions gather at the waterholes, so you'll spend your mornings and afternoons on game drives departing from the lodge at the park boundary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Tarentaal Guest Farm)
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park game viewing
- Game drives in Etosha NP
- Wildlife viewing at waterholes
Landmarks Etosha National Park Etosha Pan 
- Day 9
Brandberg Mountain
You're moving south through desert landscape toward Brandberg Mountain, staying at a lodge in the dry Ugab River valley where rare desert elephants roam. A guided walk with a local takes you to see the White Lady rock painting, an ancient and famous artwork, and you'll also check out the petrified forest while you're in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Brandberg White Lady Lodge)
Included Activities
- Petrified forest visit
- Guided walk to White Lady rock painting
- Desert landscape exploration
Landmarks Brandberg Mountain White Lady rock painting Ugab River 
- Days 10 - 11
Swakopmund
Crossing flat open plains past Spitzkoppe, you'll reach the coast and visit the Cape Cross seal colony before heading to Swakopmund. This coastal town gives you a free day to explore the German colonial architecture and restaurant scene, or you can sign up for optional sea kayaking or dune boarding if you want something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Hotel Pension A La Mer)
Included Activities
- Cape Cross seal colony visit
- Coastal town exploration
Optional Activities
- Sea kayaking
- Dune boarding
- Skydiving
- Ocean canoe safari
- Scenic flights over Swakopmund area
Landmarks Cape Cross Spitzkoppe Swakopmund 
- Days 12 - 13
Namib Desert
Leaving Swakopmund behind, you're heading into the Namib Desert with its towering red sand dunes and lunar-like landscapes. You'll walk out to Sossusvlei and explore Sesriem Canyon, then watch the sun drop over the world's highest sand dunes from the lodge just outside the national park boundary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Desert Camp)
Included Activities
- Namib Desert exploration
- Walk to Sossusvlei
- Sesriem Canyon exploration
- Sunset viewing over sand dunes
Optional Activities
- 4WD vehicle drive to Sossusvlei (alternative to walking)
Landmarks Namib Desert Sossusvlei Sesriem Canyon - Day 14
Windhoek
You're traveling to Windhoek, Namibia's capital, arriving late in the day. The city mixes African and European cultures with modern buildings standing next to German colonial-era architecture. Dinner is on your own, so there's time to grab a bite at one of the local restaurants and settle into the city vibe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Capbon Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Windhoek city exploration
Optional Activities
- Restaurant meal
Landmarks Windhoek 
- Day 15
Kalahari
Crossing into Botswana now, you're spending the night in the Kalahari. A walk with local San Bushmen teaches you how they survive in this harsh environment and shows you bush skills you'd never pick up otherwise. The lodge is community-owned and operated, so your visit supports the people living here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Ghanzi Trail Blazers)
Included Activities
- Bush walk with San Bushmen
- Learn bush survival skills
- Kalahari exploration
Landmarks Kalahari Desert 
- Days 16 - 18
Okavango Delta
First night's in Maun, and then you're heading deep into the Okavango Delta using traditional makoro dugout canoes. An annual flood creates reed-lined channels throughout this wilderness area, and you'll spend two nights on remote islands in a tented camp with game walks, swimming, and plenty of birds to watch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Island Safari Lodge), (Wilderness Tented Camping)
Included Activities
- Overnight in Maun
- Okavango Delta Mokoro excursion
- Tented camp experience on remote islands
- Game walks in Okavango Delta
- Swimming in the Delta
- Birdlife observation
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta
Landmarks Okavango Delta Maun 
- Day 19
Kalahari Pans
This is about experiencing Africa's scale under wide open sky, especially at sunset. After the rains, pans fill with water attracting massive flocks of water birds and herds of zebra, wildebeest, and springbok moving across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Nata Lodge), (Pelican Lodge)
Included Activities
- Kalahari pan exploration
- Wildlife viewing of zebra, wildebeest, and springbok
- Bird watching
Landmarks Kalahari Pans 
- Day 20
Chobe National Park
You're traveling north through Chobe Forest Reserve toward Kasane and checking into the lodge. Chobe National Park is known for its large elephant and buffalo herds, and your afternoon includes a boat cruise on the Chobe River where you'll likely see plenty of wildlife coming to drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Thebe River Safaris)
Included Activities
- Chobe National Park sunset boat cruise
- Wildlife viewing of elephants and buffalo
Landmarks Chobe National Park Chobe Forest Reserve Kasane Chobe River 
- Day 21
Livingstone
A transfer across the Zambezi River via Kazangula takes you into Livingstone where the tour wraps up around noon, giving you the rest of the day to explore the town or catch a flight out.
- End point
- Livingstone, Southern, Zambia (International airport, 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Provided by the lodge)
Included Activities
- Zambezi River crossing to Livingstone
Landmarks Zambezi River Livingstone
