9 Day Wildlife Discovery - Windhoek to Victoria Falls Overland Safari

Starts: Windhoek, Namibia

Ends: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Duration: 9 days

Group size: Minimum of 4 passengers

Safari vehicle: Overland truck

Day 1: Windhoek

Nestled between the hills, Windhoek is a rather small capital city but has many places of historical interest. Today is spent at leisure to visiting the local museum or haggling at the street side markets. There are also many shops for those in need of a bit of retail therapy!

Accommodation: Lodge

Day 2: Gobabis (B)

After a leisurely morning, we bid farewell to those who are finishing their trip here and we head east toward the border town of Gobabis. This is our last night in Namibia and a fitting place to bid farewell to this country.

Accommodation: Chalet

Day 3: Maun (B)

After an early start, we head to the border and cross over into Botswana. Once all the formalities have been completed; we head for Maun, known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta. We prepare for the following days to come and are briefed by our guides on what to expect on our trip to the Delta. We recommend packing a small overnight bag (daypack) with necessary clothes for 2 days. Our accommodation for tonight is on the outskirts of Maun. Although it is a small town, Maun has several shops, good communications facilities (internet) and banks. This afternoon (time permitting) we enjoy a scenic flight over the Delta.

Accommodation: Lodge / Chalet

Days 4 & 5: Okavango Delta (B /L /D)

This morning we are transferred to the Delta region. The tented camp is located in the heart of the Delta and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding bush area. We participate in morning game walks and 'mokoro' safari in the late afternoon. Please note that mokoro safaris are seasonal and will depend on water levels in the Okavango Delta.

Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp (please note that our accommodation is in Dome Tents with padded bed rolls/mats)

Day 6: Nata (B / L)

After breakfast we transfer back to Maun and head east to Nata. The birdlife in this area is particularly spectacular, due to the nearby Makgadikgadi Pans and Nata Sanctuary.

Accommodation: Lodge

Day 7: Chobe National Park (B / D)

We leave Nata and head for the riverside town of Kasane. We arrive around midday - on arrival we will transfer to the Chobe Mobile team who will take us on our adventure into the Chobe National Park. This excursion includes game drives within the park, the popular Chobe Boat Cruise, and the rare experience to overnight within the African wilderness. The Chobe National Park is famous for its vast herds of elephant. Many have sighted elephant, hippo, crocodile, and an impressive array of birds and plains game.

* Please note that there will be no more opportunities to withdraw foreign currency after our departure from Botswana. Clients are requested to take cash only into Zimbabwe as credit cards and travellers cheques cannot be used.

Accommodation: Tented Camp

Day 8: Victoria Falls (B)

A short drive from Kasane takes us to the historical town of Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls town is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park that borders the Zambezi River. The Victoria Waterfalls are fed by the Zambezi River that forms the natural border between Zimbabwe & Zambia. The waterfall is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and is listed as a world heritage site. Our time here is at leisure to explore the captivating Victoria Falls & surrounding rain forest, take a sun downer cruise or enjoy a variety of other adventure activities (own expense).

Accommodation: Lodge - just outside centre of town

Day 9: Victoria Falls (B)

Our tour ends after breakfast from the lodge and we part ways having just experienced an African overland safari of a lifetime!

We can book airport transfers and additional accommodation through our central reservations office. Please notify us at the time of booking if you wish to make use of this service.

Please note: While it is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described above, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. You will be advised of any amendments or changes in the itinerary during your pre-departure meeting on day 1.