Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe: 15 days guided self-driving experience

Day 1: Windhoek Hosea Kutako International airport - arrival
Arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport
Meet and greet with your guide
Transfer to Windhoek, pick-up of the vehicles
Proceed to Okapuka
Welcome cocktail at the lodge and introduction by your instructor
Lunch for early arrivals (before 12h00)
Dinner at the lodge

Overnight: Okapuka Lodge
Inclusive: Lunch for early arrivals (before 12h00 /14h00). Welcome cocktail and dinner
Distance apr. 30 km

Day 2 Windhoek – Bushmanland
Breakfast ad check-out;
Early departure toward the north-east;
Drive on a gravel road through remote areas of Namibia north-east, onto your lodge near Tsumkwe, in Bushmanland;
Enjoy a packed lunch along the route;
Afternoon visit to Bushman village and the art market (if time permits);
Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Nhoma Safari Camp (or similar)
Inclusive: breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner. Bushman village.
Distance apr. 700 km.

Day 3 Bushmanland / Ju/’hoan San Bushman community
In the early morning spend some time with the bushman and see their traditional way of living;
The rest of the day is to explore the surroundings in your vehicle, with a visit to the Nyae Nyae pans, beaming with wildlife;
Packed lunch;
Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Nhoma Safari Camp (or similar)
Inclusive: breakfast, (packed) lunch and dinner. Activities as per lodge and Nyae Nyae pans self-drive excursion.

Day 4 Tsumkwe – Shakawe / Okavango panhandle Botswana
Breakfast followed by checkout.
Drive on a sandy track towards the border into Botswana;
Last stretch on the tarred road towards Shakawe;
Packed lunch along the route;
Afternoon sundowner boat cruise on the Okavango River;
Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Shakawe River Lodge
Inclusive: breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner. Boat cruise
Distance apr. 440 km

Day 5 Shakawe / Tsodillo Hills day trip
Breakfast;
A rather bumpy road takes you toward the Tsodilo Hills – a heritage site;
Explore and hike through the hills, with a local guide;
Enjoy lunch under a big shady tree;
Afternoon mokoro (dug-out canoe) boat trip in the Okavango panhandle;
Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Shakawe River Lodge
Inclusive: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tsodilo Hills excursion. Mokoro trip
Distance apr. 120 km.

Day 6 Shakawe – Maun / Gomoti Region
Breakfast & checkout.
Early departure along the tarred road all the way to Maun;
Arrival midday. Lunch at a small restaurant;
Leave vehicles at a hotel;
Transfer in 4x4 safari vehicles to the lodge in the Gomoti region;
Game viewing along the road;
Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Shokomoka Adventure Lodge
Inclusive: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Distance apr. 410 km.

Day 7 Daytrip Kazikinii Region
Breakfast;
2/3 day game drive inside Kazikinii concession, with lots of wildlife;
Picnic lunch at a spot inside the concession;
Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Shokomoka Adventure Lodge
Inclusive: breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner. Guided game drive

Day 8 Gomoti – Savute National Park
Breakfast & checkout. Early transfer back to Maun;
With your own vehicles, make your way towards the north, into the Savute region, a wildlife migration area – beware of Elephants crossing the road;
Picnic lunch en route (or possibly lunch at the lodge if time permits);
Afternoon high tea at the lodge, and guided sundowner game drive;
Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Goha Hills Savuti Lodge (or Savuti Safari Lodge)
Inclusive: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (including non-branded drinks)
Distance apr. 200 km.

Day 9 Savute National Park
Breakfast;
Morning Savuti Marsh guided excursion with a local ranger;
Lunch at the lodge;
Afternoon high tea, and sundowner game drive;
Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Goha Hills Savuti Lodge (or Savuti Safari Lodge)
Inclusive: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (including non-branded drinks)
Guided lodge activities.

Day 10 Savute – Chobe National Park
Breakfast & checkout.
Your drive takes you through ever-changing landscapes, teaming of wildlife towards the Chobe National Park and Kasane;
Lunch and dinner at the lodge;
PM boat cruise on the Chobe River.

Overnight: Jackalberry Camp
Inclusive: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. PM boat cruise
Distance apr. 140 km.

Day 11 Chobe NP – Victoria Falls / Zimbabwe
Breakfast & Checkout;
AM guided game drive into Chobe Park;
**Transfer across the border into Zimbabwe, towards Victoria Falls;
Lunch at the hotel or local restaurant;
PM guided walk to Victoria Falls;
Dinner at the famous ‘Lookout Café’ (or similar).

Overnight: The Victoria Falls Hotel
Inclusive: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guided tour of the falls.
Distance apr. 120 km.
**Today your rental vehicles will be collected by the rental company, to be returned to Windhoek.

Day 12 & 13 Victoria Falls
Days at leisure;
Optional activities to be booked on-site;
Lunch and dinner at a local restaurant (on own account).

Overnight: The Victoria Falls Hotel
Inclusive: breakfast.

Day 14 Victoria Falls International Airport – departure
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight out.
Inclusive: breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Distance apr. 30 km.
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Maximum participants: 12 (2 per vehicle)
TOURPRICE
Full paying guest (p/ person sharing): 9000 EUR/per person sharing a vehicle and a room, for a group of 12.

For a smaller group, the prices are TBD.
> Prices based on a one-way trip
> ONE-WAY RENTAL FEES included for the vehicles
> One-way rental up to Kasane/Botswana + transfer/logistics of the vehicles back to Windhoek (no drop-off or collection in Victoria Falls).
We will leave the rental cars in Botswana and the group will transfer to Victoria Falls in a suitable vehicle. There is a significant cost to cover the logistics of returning the rental vehicles to Windhoek in Namibia and this is included in the price of the tour.
This is a luxury adventure and apart from the hotels and lodges, we will also experience “glamping” – spending the night in adventure tents built in partnership between local tourism operators and the local community who own the land of most sites. They offer the unique opportunity to travel to well-known places as well as locations off the beaten track in remote areas nestled in the African landscape.