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

Starting from 9300 EUR

Highlights of the tour:

Drive in unique Bushmanland, a mostly secluded area of Namibia;
Encounter with Namibia's Indigenous people, the Bushman people;
An unforgettable driving experience guided by Claudiu David through the Savannah, bushland, the arid landscapes in northern Namibia, along the Okavango and Chobe rivers,
and through the ever-exciting and well-known Savute and Chobe National Park;
Explore the natural beauty of the largest waterfall in the world – the mighty Victoria Falls;
Spectacular wildlife sightings in the Kazikinii concession area, the famous Savute National Park, as well as Chobe National Park;
Discover a variety of culinary highlights.

Your itinerary:

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)
 Off road driving Experience on the mountain;
 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 and check-out;
 Early departure toward the north-east;
 Drive on a gravel road through remote areas of Namibia north;
 Enjoy a packed lunch along the route;);
 Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Mokuti Lodge (or similar)
Inclusive: breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner.
Distance apr. 550 km

Day 3 Bushmanland

 In the early morning spend some time with the bushman and see their
traditional way of living;
 Packed lunch;
 Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Hakusembe River Lodge (or similar)
Inclusive: breakfast, (packed) lunch and dinner. Activities.

Distance apr. 550 km

Day 4 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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