This remarkable tour encompasses three contrasting African countries giving you the opportunity to experience not only the wildlife for which Africa is renowned, but also the diverse cultural life of its people and the amazing geological variance and physical features of this vast continent.
Our tours have been arranged to enable you to see these countries at two very different times of the year. In April/May, after the heat of the summer, the landscape will be dry, excellent for game viewing. Whereas, in springtime, in the months of October/November, there is an abundance of flowers and the plains are rich in grasses attracting much game. During both times bird viewing is superb.
On arrival in Namibia's capital city, Windhoek, your amazing journey heads northwards for 1 night's stay at WATERBERG WILDERNESS LODGE. This is a perfect place to relax with stunning mountain views before continuing your tour.
Travelling to the far north into the Kavango Region home to Namibia's renowned Kavango Wood Carvers, you will then stay for one night at HAKEUSEMBE RIVER LODGE superbly situated on the banks of the OKAVANGO RIVER.
En-suite bungalows situated amongst endemic trees and in beautiful gardens along the water's edge, provide a peaceful setting, perfect for an evening sun-downer cruise along the legendary Okavango.
Hugging the Namibian/Angola border your journey will take you past numerous rural, local villages along the CAPRIVI STRIP. This long panhandle of approximately 400 kilometres stretches eastwards from the Kavango River, towards and along the Zambezi ending at the border junctions of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The abundance of water in the Caprivi due to heavy rainfall and tropical climate sustains a huge variety of animals and bird species.
Situated on the western bank of the Okavango River overlooking the CAPRIVI NATIONAL PARK is the welcoming N'DHOVO SAFARI LODGE. Here you will stay for two nights in comfortable en-suite tents with views over the river providing excellent game and bird viewing. Boat cruises and a game drive into the MAHANGU GAME RESERVE nearby, gives you the opportunity of seeing elephant, hippo, buffalo, sable & roan antelope and some of the 400 bird species found in the typical river and swampland habitat of this area.
Continuing eastwards, and set on the banks of the KWANDO RIVER is NAMUSHASHA COUNTRY LODGE, where you will stay for three nights and where you are sure to experience true unspoilt Africa. The lodge has en-suite bungalows situated along the river, excellent bar, restaurant and large sun-downer deck. Boat cruises and game drives into BWABWATA and MUDUMU NATIONAL PARKS give you the chance to experience the rich fauna and flora of the east Caprivi region
Leaving Namibia you will cross the border into BOTSWANA, one of the wealthiest countries on the African continent due to the discovery of diamonds in 1967.
This magnificent country with its flat, endless terrain gives rise to horizons overpowered by sky, cloud and spectacular sunrise and sunsets. You will stay for two nights at CHOBE SAFARI LODGE on the banks of the CHOBE RIVER on the border of the National Park famous for large elephant and buffalo herds. The lodge has luxury accommodation in a truly idyllic setting with excellent facilities and you will enjoy a river cruise and game drive whilst here.
One of the 'seven wonders of the world' and a World Heritage Site, the VICTORIA FALLS are truly remarkable. This large curtain of water with its clouds of dazzling spray, plummet into the Zambezi Gorge, spawning magnificent rainbows. The spectacle is truly un-missable. We will take you into ZIMBABWE for two nights at the legendary VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL overlooking the magnificent falls. This gracious 1904 hotel is set in lush tropical gardens and here you will experience the romance of days gone by with luxury, colonial style accommodation, superb facilities and perfect service.
Back into Botswana and one night at NATA LODGE ideally situated close to the NATA SANCTUARY. This lodge with comfortable en-suite tents in rustic African style is set amongst beautiful Mokolwane Palms and a perfect place from which to explore this unique part of Botswana.. You will take a trip to the MAKGADIKGADI PANS to explore the limitless, flat, grey-white beauty of this area of the Kalahari. With a multitude of huge saltpans and vast rolling grasslands these lands are a bird watcher’s paradise, being host to an enormous diversity of birdlife and animal activity.
From MAUN flying into the magical water-world of the OKAVANGO DELTA you will stay for three nights at MOREMI CROSSING located in the heart of the delta just outside the MOREMI GAME RESERVE. This camp has attractive safari tents, a thatched lounge, restarant & bar. The amazing crystal-clear water channels tunnelling their way through tall swamp grasses, papyrus and water lilies, tranquil lagoons and numerous islands of the Delta are home to fantastic wildlife and an abundance of birds.
On the way back now to Namibia you will cross the vast KALAHARI – the largest continuous stretch of sand in the world. Crossing over the border you will stay for one night at KALAHARI BUSH BREAKS. This small, friendly guest house with attractive thatched accommodation is situated overlooking the open terrain of the ‘white sand’ of the Kalahari. Here you will be taken to see the incredible Ancient Bushmen engravings found close by, and of course there will be more game and bird viewing.
Your amazing journey will end with one final night outside Windhoek at AUAS GAME LODGE, where, before your journey home, you will have a final chance for game drives, bird watching, walking trails, or maybe just relaxing by the pool soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the African bush.