Is this the best time of year for this tour or is later in September-October better? What is the daytime temperature? Do the lodges have waterholes for viewing wildlife?

The best time to visit Namibia is in the Dry season from June to October. Daily high temperatures are around 80-84°F. Yes most accommodations will have waterholes or will be near waterholes.

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Journeys: Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls National Geographic

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 14
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Windhoek
Windhoek
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner at the hotel restaurant)
Accommodation
Resort (Windhoek Country Club Resort)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Day 2
Windhoek to Sesriem
Windhoek to Sesriem
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Sossusvlei Lodge)
Landmarks
Namib-Naukluft National Park
Day 3
Sesriem
Sesriem
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Sossusvlei Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sossusvlei Dunes Visit
- Deadvlei Visit
- Sesriem Canyon Visit
Landmarks
Sossusvlei
Deadvlei
Sesriem Canyon
Day 4
Sesriem to Swakopmund
Sesriem to Swakopmund
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Stop at local bakery for homemade apple pies)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hansa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Living Desert Walk
Optional Activities
- Orientation walk of Swakopmund
Landmarks
Namib Desert
Day 5
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Private lunch location in the park), Dinner (Dinner and performance at a family-run establishment)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hansa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sandwich Harbour & Skeleton Coast Excursion
- Mondesa Township Walk
Landmarks
Sandwich Harbour
Skeleton Coast
Walvis Bay
Namib Naukluft Park
Mondesa Township
Day 6
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hansa Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding in the Namib Desert
- Sea Kayaking
- Fat Tire Bike Tour of Old City Swakopmund
- Visit curio shops
- Visit museum
Landmarks
Swakopmund
Day 7
Swakopmund to Etosha National Park Area
Swakopmund to Etosha National Park Area
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Etosha Village)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local cafes or restaurants in Outjo
- Optional wildlife drive in surrounding area
Landmarks
Etosha National Park
Outjo
Day 8
Etosha National Park Area
Etosha National Park Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at one of the park's rest areas), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Etosha Village)
Included Activities
- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks
Etosha National Park
Day 9
Etosha National Park Area to Windhoek
Etosha National Park Area to Windhoek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Resort (Windhoek Country Club Resort)
Included Activities
- Cheetah Conservation Experience
Landmarks
Cheetah Conservation Fund
Day 10
Windhoek to Victoria Falls
Windhoek to Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Zimbabwean meal prepared with a local family using ingredients from local market shopping)
Accommodation
Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)
Included Activities
- Zimbabwean Family Dinner
- Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Optional Activities
- River Song Sunset Cruise (82USD per person)
- Canoeing the Zambezi (160USD per person)
- Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park
- Victoria Falls Historic Bridge Tour (55USD per person)
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Day 11
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park
- Sunset river cruise
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park
Day 12
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Namib-Naukluft National Park

Landmarks
Sossusvlei
Deadvlei
Sesriem Canyon

Landmarks
Namib Desert

Landmarks
Sandwich Harbour
Skeleton Coast
Walvis Bay
Namib Naukluft Park
Mondesa Township

Landmarks
Swakopmund

Landmarks
Etosha National Park
Outjo

Landmarks
Etosha National Park

Landmarks
Cheetah Conservation Fund

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park

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Windhoek Country Club Resort
Resort
Days 1, 9
Sossusvlei Lodge
Lodge
Days 2, 3
Hansa Hotel
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6
Etosha Village
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Explorers Village Lodge
Lodge
Days 10, 11

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Nadia4.0•October 2022
The group makes the trip good. The CEO was good with all the information he gave on daily basis whether it was on...
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Stephen5.0•June 2025
Overall great experience. All 3 CEOs were awesome in their own way. Weather in Cape Town limited Table Mountain...
Overall great experience. All 3 CEOs were awesome in their own way. Weather in Cape Town limited Table Mountain visibility but we still thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Kruger and Korangwe were beautiful, animals were plentiful and the company was great! Vic Falls visit was short. Suggest adding a day or skipping the 4th game drive in Korangwe for 2 full days in Vic Falls. There is so much to do and see there. One note for Vic Falls would be to communicate the need to bring small US currency with you for tipping. Not even the banks have smaller denominations than $20 US. Great time was had by all.Show more
nick5.0•January 2025
CEO's and everyone else were great. Tour delivered as advertised.

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Is this the best time of year for this tour or is later in September-October better? What is the daytime temperature? Do the lodges have waterholes for viewing wildlife?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2022
  The best time to visit Namibia is in the Dry season from June to October. Daily high temperatures are around 80-84°F. Yes most accommodations will have waterholes or will be near waterholes.

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Journeys: Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls National Geographic

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Included Activities

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Optional Activities

Optional Activities

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Included Activities

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