Namibia and Botswana Family Overland

Visiting: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

Namibia and Botswana Family Overland

 

Take your tribe to explore the wilds of Southern Africa. From the roaring Victoria Falls to German inspired Windhoek, journey through Namibia and Botswana searching out new cultures, vast deserts and Africa's Big Five. This thrilling adventure will remain a firm family favourite for years to come!

 

Halo! Welcome to Namibia.

Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10am on Day 1.

You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting; please ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader.

For those of you who arrive early, there's plenty to see and do in and around Windhoek. Take a stroll around the town and visit some of its museums or perhaps take a township tour.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 nt)

 

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Travel to Sesriem in the Namib Desert (300 km, approx 5 hrs).

Venture into the heart of the Namib where there's an opportunity to explore the dunes on foot, enjoying a fascinating desert walk around the scenic sandy desert surroundings.

Also visit the renowned Dead vlei and Sossusvlei ancient lakebeds in the middle of the desert with scattered skeleton camel thorn trees dating back over 1,000 years.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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Continue on to the town of Swakopmund (360 km, approx 9 hrs drive).

We have a free day here for you to explore the area, go to the beach, shop or participate in some of Swakopmund's adrenalin activities. For these nights we stay in permanent A frame dwellings in a bungalow setting.

Accommodation

Chalet (2 nts)

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Continue on to the town of Swakopmund (360 km, approx 9 hrs drive).

We have a free day here for you to explore the area, go to the beach, shop or participate in some of Swakopmund's adrenalin activities. For these nights we stay in permanent A frame dwellings in a bungalow setting.

Accommodation

Chalet (2 nts)

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Travel to Spitzkoppe (290 km, approx 6 hrs).

Stop en route to visit the amazing Cape Cross seal colony.

Travel to the sparsely populated country of Spitzkoppe (360 km, approx 5-6 hrs). We wild camp in the midst of this remote region and witness the landscapes take on remarkable oranges and reds during the breathtaking sunsets and sunrises (for those who can manage to get up at 5.30am).

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

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Travel to Spitzkoppe (290 km, approx 6 hrs).

Stop en route to visit the amazing Cape Cross seal colony.

Travel to the sparsely populated country of Spitzkoppe (360 km, approx 5-6 hrs). We wild camp in the midst of this remote region and witness the landscapes take on remarkable oranges and reds during the breathtaking sunsets and sunrises (for those who can manage to get up at 5.30am).

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

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Travel to Palmwag Desert Oasis (350 km, approx 8 hrs).

The Palmwag area is home to the desert elephant. Travelling through this area you will have the opportunity to search for this elusive creature.  Set up camp in the oasis tonight.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

 

 

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Head towards Etosha National Park (335 km, approx 5-6 hrs).

Etosha is one of the world's most pre-eminent wildlife areas with good chance to see the big five. We will stay in the park for a couple of days giving us plenty of opportunity for game drives. 

We will stay in the campsites of Namutoni and Okaukejo, both of which have excellent facilities and watering holes for viewing wildlife

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

 

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Head towards Etosha National Park (335 km, approx 5-6 hrs).

Etosha is one of the world's most pre-eminent wildlife areas with good chance to see the big five. We will stay in the park for a couple of days giving us plenty of opportunity for game drives. 

We will stay in the campsites of Namutoni and Okaukejo, both of which have excellent facilities and watering holes for viewing wildlife

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

 

 

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Travel to Grootfontein and spend the night near a Bushmen homestead (315 km, approx 6 hrs).

In Grootfontein we will go out tracking and gathering with the Bushmen and listen to the stories and songs of these fascinating people

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

 

 

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Travel to Grootfontein and spend the night near a Bushmen homestead (315 km, approx 6 hrs).

In Grootfontein we will go out tracking and gathering with the Bushmen and listen to the stories and songs of these fascinating people

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

 

 

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Head north on a straight drive to the town of Rundu (285 km, approx 5 hrs) where we camp the night at the beautiful N’Kwazi Lodge.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

 

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From Rundu, we drive along the pan handle of the Caprivi strip and then south into Botswana to Sepupa, where we leave our vehicle and board boats out into the swamps.

Transfer by boat to Mokoba Island where we'll meet our mokoro team. We'll board these small dugout-style canoes and be poled out into the reed beds of the delta. Each canoe takes two people and is poled through the meandering waterways by a local tribesman. Reeds and lily pads line the streams, and birds startled by the mokoros rise out of the long grasses. Punting along, the peace may be shattered by the deep grunting of hippos.

You'll be in the middle of a wilderness area but we'll stay in a permanent camp complete with a bar and facilities. All food will be provided by our local hosts and on the first night out you will camp out on an island away from civilisation.

The next day after a morning briefing we step out and explore the island on foot followed by another mokoro trip to a different island for more game walks, lunch and then mokoro back to camp. We stay overnight on the island.

Accommodation

Wild camp (no facilities) (2 nts)

 

 

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From Rundu, we drive along the pan handle of the Caprivi strip and then south into Botswana to Sepupa, where we leave our vehicle and board boats out into the swamps.

Transfer by boat to Mokoba Island where we'll meet our mokoro team. We'll board these small dugout-style canoes and be poled out into the reed beds of the delta. Each canoe takes two people and is poled through the meandering waterways by a local tribesman. Reeds and lily pads line the streams, and birds startled by the mokoros rise out of the long grasses. Punting along, the peace may be shattered by the deep grunting of hippos.

You'll be in the middle of a wilderness area but we'll stay in a permanent camp complete with a bar and facilities. All food will be provided by our local hosts and on the first night out you will camp out on an island away from civilisation.

The next day after a morning briefing we step out and explore the island on foot followed by another mokoro trip to a different island for more game walks, lunch and then mokoro back to camp. We stay overnight on the island.

Accommodation

Wild camp (no facilities) (2 nts)

 

 

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Today we depart the Okavango Delta, reunite with our truck and cross the border back into Namibia.

In the late afternoon we reach our campsite at Bagani which is situated in the unspoiled upper reaches of the Okavango Panhandle on Namibia's Caprivi Strip.

The camp is set on an island under amazing trees with river frontage and surrounded by seasonally flooded swamps. The area is a paradise of flooded plains and swamps, teeming with wildlife, and nestled between Mahango National Park and Bwabwata National Park. There are lots to see and do, such as swimming in the unique 'floating swimming' pool in the river, mokoro safaris, boat cruises, fishing or bird/village walks. 

If you want to upgrade from a tent, try out a tree house or a bush hut.

It is from this camp located in the Namibian Caprivi Strip that we organise our visit to the Okavango Delta in Botswana.  In Bagani we stay at a well equipped camp site.

Accommodation

Camping (facilities) (1 nt)

 

 

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Crossing the border into Botswana, we have a short drive to Kasane on the edge of Chobe National Park (300 km, approx 4-5 hrs).

During our visit to the park, we remain in the north near the Chobe River and take a boat trip along the river to see how many animals we can spot. If you would prefer, you can substitute an open-top jeep safari for the boat trip. Both the boat and jeep trips provide ample opportunity to take stunning wildlife photographs and have intimate experiences without disturbing the fauna.  We stay in a well equipped campsite in Kasane.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

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Travel on to Victoria Falls, crossing the border into Zimbabwe in time to have lunch on the banks of the Zambezi (115 km, approx 3 hrs).

Our campground is centrally located in the town of Victoria Falls, the perfect place to use as a There are various optional activities and excursions available - either on the water, on land or high above it all.  As well as the optional activities on offer your stay in Victoria Falls will include a visit to the Magnificent falls themselves.

Our campground is centrally located in the town of Victoria Falls, the perfect place to use as a base. Upgraded accommodation is on offer subject to availability; please ask at reception or your tour leader for further information.

There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart our accommodation at any time.

If you would like to stay longer in Victoria Falls you can book post tour accommodation in advance of your tour.  Please speak to one of our sales consultants about this.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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Travel on to Victoria Falls, crossing the border into Zimbabwe in time to have lunch on the banks of the Zambezi (115 km, approx 3 hrs).

Our campground is centrally located in the town of Victoria Falls, the perfect place to use as a There are various optional activities and excursions available - either on the water, on land or high above it all.  As well as the optional activities on offer your stay in Victoria Falls will include a visit to the Magnificent falls themselves.

Our campground is centrally located in the town of Victoria Falls, the perfect place to use as a base. Upgraded accommodation is on offer subject to availability; please ask at reception or your tour leader for further information.

There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart our accommodation at any time.

If you would like to stay longer in Victoria Falls you can book post tour accommodation in advance of your tour.  Please speak to one of our sales consultants about this.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts)

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Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner