Drive from the mother city itself through Namibia's arid deserts to the giant mammal herds of Chobe National Park.
21 Days in South Africa, Namibia & Botswana
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CAPE TOWN TO CHOBE NP
What to expect?
Drive from the vibrant city to Africa's largest canyon and from there through arid deserts to the world famous Etosha National Park before turning eastwards into the Caprivi Strip to finally end your tour in Chobe National Park, most famous for its large herds of mammals.
A true journey of a lifetime and an experience not to miss!
Recommended for:
Big 5 Safaris
Exloration
City
Desert
Nature
Your African experience starts here
Days 1, 2 & 3 - Cape Town
Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be transferred to your accommodation which is in walking distance to the City Centre. You will spend 3 nights here with breakfast and there are a lot of things to do, from sightseeing to culinary highlights and from penguins to the closeby winelands, everything is in reach of the Mother City.
Your hosts at the lodge will gladly assist you with the booking of these activities if you need help.
Days 5 & 6 - Fish River Canyon
From here you enter Namibia at Vioolsdrif and drive through the Richtersfeld to the Fish River Canyon which is the largest canyon in Africa. Namibia is a fascinating country and very different from the rest of Southern Africa. The Namib-Naukluft National Park encompasses part of the Namib Desert (considered the world's oldest desert) and the Naukluft mountain range. With an overall area of 49768 km2 the Namib-Naukluft is the largest game park in Africa and the fourth largest in the world.
Right from the moment you enter Namibia up to Twyfelfontein (Day 12) you will be in and around this massive park! You will spend your first two nights at Canyon Village with sweeping views of its ancient surroundings, breakfast included. It is only about 20 km from the viewpoints of Fish River Canyon which makes it great for a short drive on the second day and enjoy this fascinating landscapes.
Day 4 - Springbok
Today you are transferred back to Cape Town International Airport where you make your way to the car rental department right at the airport where you will pick up your group R (Nissan X-Trail or similar) rental car. After 3 nights in the Cape it is time to start the big adventure. In around 6 hours you make your way up North through the Western and Northern Cape into the middle of the Namaqualand.
Depending on the season (End August / September) of your holiday the area might be covered by a carpet of the brightest flowers. You will spend one night at the Naries Namakwa Manor House which includes breakfast and dinner.
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drive to the next destination
Days 7 & 8 - Aus
Today you head further north into the Namib-Naukluft. A lot of people skip the area around Aus but those who go actually believe it is one of the most beautiful parts of Namibia.
You will stay here for two nights which will give you the possibility of visiting Luderitz on the coast, the ghost town of Kolmanskop and hopefully get a glimpse of Namibia's wild horses which make Aus so famous. You will overnight with breakfast in a chalet at Eagle's Nest which offers views that take your breath away.
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Days 17 & 18 - Kwando River
Today you head further east to the area around the Kwando River which is similar to the Chobe river area but maybe even a bit greener and lusher. You will spend two nights here at Namushasha River Lodge which offers you a river experience on a smaller scale.
You can join river cruises here in search of elephants, hippos, crocodiles and lots of other animals or you can opt for a game drive in the nearby Bwabata National Park.
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Days 16 - Rundu
From Namutoni you will head east direction Caprivi Strip where you will spend one night on the shores of the Okavango River in the Hakusembe River Lodge where especially the sunset cruise is a must do!
Days 13, 14 & 15 - Etosha
After a lot of stunning lanscapes it is time to go on safari! In about 2 1/2 hours you make your way to Etosha National Park which is famous for its enormous saltpan in the middle and its surrounding waterholes visited by hundreds of animals every day.
You overnight at camps inside the park from the West to the East - Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni - making it easy to follow the roads along the waterholes without having to drive the same way back to the camp(s). You will overnight in chalets with breakfast.
Day 12 - Twifelfontein
Today you head into Damaraland, the part of Namibia which is famous for its rolling pink hills, massive socialble weaver nests, Bushmen engravings and of course the elusive Desert Elephants.
You will stay one night at the Ugab Terrace Lodge which certainly offers the best view in this region, breakfast and dinner included. You can visit Twyfelfontein on your way to the lodge.
Days 9 & 10 - Sossusvlei
Still going north you enter the Sesriem / Sossusvlei region, Namibia's most visited area. Said to be the oldest desert in the world it certainly is the most impressive. The way elephants can humble you in the bush with their size and silent gentleness, so does this natural, massive sea of sand make you stand in awe of its age (almost as old as the Earth itself!) and beauty!
You will spend 2 nights at the Desert Camp which is only a few kilometers from the gate into the park making sunset and sunrise trips easy to undertake. Breakfast is included and a large number of activities can be booked at the lodge.
Day 11 - Swakopmund
After 7 days in more arid regions you make your way to the coast to the town of Swakopmund which is a small little town with a German feel to it. It offers a lot of fun activities such as skydiving, dune boarding and ocean trips.
If you really want to do some of it we suggest to plan a second day here. You will spend one night (or two for the more adventurous) with breakfast at the Sandfields Guesthouse.
drive to the next destination
drive to the next destination
drive to the next destination
drive to the next destination
drive to the next destination
Day 21- Back Home
After being dropped off at the airport in Kasane around lunch time once more and you will fly onwards to South Africa and from where you will boeard your plane back home after a journey which took you from a vibrant city to arid deserts and from here to lush green vegetation with incredible wildlife! A holiday to remember...
Package includes:
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accommodation in double/twin room as mentioned above
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all meals as mentioned above
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16 days Group R 2x4 Car (Nissan X-Trail or similar) including Super Cover Insurances, free mileage and contract fee (days 4 - 18)
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GPS rental (deposit required)
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detailed itinerary
Package excludes:
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all flights
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activities at the lodges
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entrance fees
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conservancy levies
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toll fees
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fuel
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drinks
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gratuities
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laundry
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souvenirs
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personal, medical & travel insurance
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vaccinations
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visas (where applicable)
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anything not mentioned under "package includes"
so what's included and excluded?
3 Days in Cape Town
1 Day in Springbok
2 Days in Fish River Canyon
2 Days in Aus
2 Days in Sossusvlei
1 Day in Swakopmund
1 Day in Twyfelfontein
3 Days in Etosha
1 Day in Rundu
2 Days in Kwando
2 Days in Chobe
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Days 19 & 20 - Chobe NP
Today you will finally cross into Botswana for your final two nights at the Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane. You will drop off your car at the airport and the lodge will collect you. You will stay in a safari room on a room only basis. Their restaurant however offers buffets and an a la carte menu.
The lodge itself offers river cruises on the Chobe River where you will certainly see huge herds of elephants and game drives in the nearby Chobe National Park. Another option would be a guided day tour to the legendary Victoria Falls which is a must on every Africa traveller's bucket list.