Namibian Nomads – 26 Days

GAMEPARKS | DESERTS | LANDSCAPES | CULTURE

Countries Visited Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia


The driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia is home to some of the most incredible, Martian-like landscapes on our planet. The deserts here are also one of the last remaining refuges for the San people – Namibia’s oldest indigenous inhabitants. The journey starts at the breath-taking Victoria falls in Zimbabwe, and winds its way through the Okavango Delta in Botswana which is home to some of the world's most endangered species of large mammal, such as the cheetah, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, African wild dog and lion.

The tour reaches if climax in Namibia with visits to the infamous Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon Park and to the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. Full of surprises and personal touches along the way – this is the safari of a lifetime!


Start Victoria Falls, ZIMBABWE

Finish Windhoek, NAMIBIA


At a Glance

Day      Location                                                                      Notes

1-3         Victoria Falls,  ZIMBABWE                           Vic Falls, sunset cruise, historical bridge

4/5        Chobe National Park, BOTSWANA            Game cruise and game drive

6/7        Okavango Delta                                         Mokoro day trip into delta, scenic flight

8           Ghanzi, NAMIBIA                                          Bushman experience, game viewing

9           Waterberg Plateau                                    Nature walk

10          Tsumeb                                                       Rare minerals site

11/12/13  Etosha                                                          National Park Game drive

14/15     Otjitotongwe                                                Cheetah project, Himba tribe,

16          Spitzkoppe                                                   Nature walks

17-19     Swakopmund                                              Cape Cross Seal Colony, local township

20/21    Sesriem Namib Naukluft National Park,   Exploring Sossusvlei, Dune 45 & Sesriem Canyon

22         Fish River Canyon                                        Afternoon walk

23        Ai Ais                                                               Hot springs

24        Keetmanshoop Giants playground,         Quiver tree forest

25/26  Windhoek, NAMIBIA                                       City tour, final group meal


COSTS

Camping option USD $7,200

Non refund deposit  USD $500 to confirm seats;

 2nd deposit 8 weeks  USD $3700 (8 weeks out);

balance  USD $3000(*local payment)


Lodging accommodation option  USD $8,250

Non refund deposit USD $500 to confirm seats;

 2nd deposit 8 weeks USD $4050 (8 weeks out),

balance  USD $3700(*local payment)

 

AT A GLANCE

  • Countries visited: ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA
  • Travel by 4×4 or overland vehicle
  • Some drives on rough roads
  • Camping option: 19 nights camping, 7 nights upgraded accommodation
  • Lodging option: 26 nights upgraded accommodation
  • 26 breakfasts, 18 lunches and 23 dinners included


What’s Included

  • Fully escorted tour –Tour Leader, Cook and Helper
  • All camping equipment excluding sleeping bag/blankets
  • All tolls and taxes, breakfast, lunch & dinner whilst with the truck
  • All activities, sightseeing, National Parks, entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Sunset cruise above the Falls
  • Historical Bridge Tour
  • Victoria Falls entrance
  • Chobe National Park sunset cruise
  • Chobe National Park game drive
  • Okavango Delta Mokoro Day Trip
  • Scenic one hour flight over Okavango Delta
  • Visit to bushman tribe
  • Waterberg Plateau
  • Etosha National Park
  • Visit Himba Tribe
  • Visit Cheetah Park
  • Rock Paintings
  • Spitzkoppe
  • Cape Cross Seal Colony
  • Swakopmund Township tour
  • Namib Naukluft National Park
  • Fish River Canyon -Ai Ais hot springs
  • Quiver Tree Forest & Giants playground
  • Windhoek group dinner


What’s Not Included

  • Airfares
  • All taxes and surcharges pertaining to flights and airports
  • Personal Insurance
  • Personal spending (approx. US $600 pp)
  • Visa’s or other documentation’s required (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia)
  • Any meals or services not specifically included
  • Local gratuities


Optional Extras (In USD)

  • Elephant-back safari, Zimbabwe - $150
  • Walk with lions, Zimbabwe - $150
  • Visiting the Falls on the Zambia side - $20 plus day visa $20
  • Night game drive and bush dinner, Zimbabwe - $130
  • Fixed wing/microlight/helicopter flight - $150-360
  • White water rafting, Zimbabwe - $140
  • Sandboarding, Namibia - $30-40
  • Quad biking, Namibia - $60
  • Living desert tour/welwitschia/moon landscape tour, Namibia - $50-100


*LOCAL PAYMENT

The local payment is a last payment you make onsite. It’s paid in American Dollars cash at the start of your safari. This local payment provides us with the cash needed for expenses paid to local businesses. It also means we can operate in a way that directly supports local businesses and wildlife authorities as we travel.