14-day Desert, Rivers and Wildlife Adventure

A modified version of our longer TransKalahari Adventure, this tour offers an abundance of scenic, wildlife and cultural attractions. Walk the highest sand dunes in the world in the Namib Desert; see the wild animals of Etosha National Park, and relax along the Cubango and Chobe Rivers. Enjoy the beauty of the Okavango Delta ending with the unforgettable sight of Victoria Falls – experience this exciting route in Overlanding style with Kiboko!

Tour is operated in a 16 seater overland Lodge vehicle.

3/4 star accommodation with en suite facilities.

Highlights

  • Windhoek
  • Chobe River Front
  • Etosha East
  • Etosha South
  • Kwando River
  • Rundu
  • Sesriem
  • Damaraland
  • Swakopmund
  • Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  • Okavango Panhandle
  • Kasane
  • Zimbabwe
  • Botswana
  • Namibia

Tour Summary

Full Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1 : Windhoek

The afternoon in Windhoek is free to explore the capital city of Namibia.

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Day 2 – 3 : Sesriem

Distance: 370kms (5hrs)
Our journey takes us north through ever changing scenery to our accommodation located on the edge of the Namib Desert. The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to witness the changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes. We undertake a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. In the afternoon we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon.

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Day 4 : Swakopmund

Distance: 380kms (6hrs)
We reach the coast at Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch while viewing the many flamingos feeding. We arrive in Swakopmund and spend the afternoon and the following morning exploring this German colonial town or booking one of the numerous optional excursions (own expense). Activities available include dolphin cruises or scenic flights over the vast Namib Desert.

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Day 5 : Damaraland

Distance: 380kms (6hrs)
Departing at lunchtime we drive inland through the Damaraland region with its vast and rugged terrain. Its mountain ranges are intercepted by wide gravel plains, which run into sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. Our lodge is located on top of a mountain with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Spend the late afternoon taking in the incredible setting.

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Day 6 – 7 : Etosha South

Distance: 190kms (3hrs)
Today we proceed to Etosha National Park where we enjoy our first game drive in the park in the Kiboko vehicle. This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making this area their home. Day 7 we enjoy a full day game drive in open 4x4 vehicles from our lodge located just outside the park entrance.

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Day 8 : Rundu

Distance: 645kms (9hrs)
We depart Etosha and enter the Caprivi Strip where we spend the night set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking the Okavango River and Angola. An optional afternoon boat cruise on the river is available (own account).

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Day 9 – 10 : Okavango Panhandle

Distance: 300kms (4hrs)
Continuing into the Caprivi we cross into Botswana and travel by road to our lodge on the edge of the Okavango Delta. The following day we travel by boat 30 minutes into the delta. We do mokoro & boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the delta. Game walks are also done on the smaller islands in the area subject to the water levels of the delta.

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Day 11 – 12 : Kasane

Distance: 540kms (9hrs)
Travel through the Caprivi Strip in Namibia and cross back into Botswana via the Chobe National Park, we overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. Day 12 we relax on a morning game drive & a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

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Day 13 : Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Distance: 100kms (3hrs)
We travel across the Zimbabwean border to Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. The afternoon and following morning is spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including helicopter flights over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense).

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Day 14 : Departure

Tour ends after breakfast with transfer to the airport.

Included

13 nights hotel & lodge with breakfast daily
Entrances and activities as per itinerary
10 dinners & 1 lunch as per itinerary
Airport transfers

Excluded

International flights
Pre/Post Tour Accommodation
Pre/Post Airport Transfers
Travel insurance
Meals where not specified.
Drinks and water
Optional excursions, drinks, mineral water, gratuities and personal expenses.
Visas
Vaccinations
Increases in park fees, government taxes and levies and fuel