16 Day – Desert, Rivers & Wildlife

from: ZAR61,660 per person sharing

16 Days / 15 Nights – *Scheduled departure guaranteed with a minimum 4 participants (subject to travel dates, availability and currency fluctuations) Terms and Conditions apply

 

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Description

16 day tour visiting three countries namely Namibia with its vast deserts, canyons & escarpments, Botswana with its abundant birdlife, wildlife and winding rivers and lastly Zimbabwe with it’s majestic and mighty Victoria Falls.

Accommodation 15 Nights lodge, chalet and small hotel all with en-suite facilities | Meals | 15 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 11 Dinners | Overland Scheduled Transportation : Windhoek to Victoria Falls |Driver / Guide fees | Airport transfers in WDH & VFA

All Flights | Travel/Medical/Personal insurances |All items of a personal nature | Visa’s| Additional activities | Gratuity | Porterage Gratuity |All services not mentioned

Accommodation

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Safari Court Hotel

This spectacular four-star hotel offers 215 luxuriously appointed Bedrooms and Suites which are spacious and include a sitting area, air-conditioning and heating, en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, toilet, electrical sharing plug and hair-dryer.

The Acacia Restaurant and Acacia Annex are beautiful and elegant seating over 200 guests. Breakfast is usually served in the Annex while an extensive à la carte menu as well as an upmarket carvery buffet are available for dinner. The Palms Ladies Bar offers a peaceful and elegant atmosphere while The Terrace is a relaxing outdoor venue offering cold drinks and snacks throughout the day.

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Desert Quiver Camp

Desert Quiver Camp uniquely combines modern self-catering accommodation with comfort and style. Conveniently located a mere 5km from the entrance gate to Sossusvlei, the inspiring scenery characterised by granite outcrops, spectacular views and roaming wildlife will captivate your senses.

The 24 uniquely designed self-catering accommodation units have spacious bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, shaded patio areas and private parking. Each twin-bedded bedroom features a fold-out sleeper couch to accommodate 2 small children (under 12) free of charge when sharing with 2 full paying adults. The patio is equipped with a barbeque facility, a fitted kitchenette with under counter fridge and 2 plate hob and a wooden bench for seating. Utility boxes with most utensils needed are available at reception and fresh food supplies can be ordered daily.

Leisure facilities within Desert Quiver Camp include a bar with a big screen television, a sparkling swimming pool overlooking the grasslands and Elim Dune, 2 communal bomas which are perfect to cater for groups travelling together, and a reception area that has WI-FI connectivity.

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The Delight

The Delight Swakopmund is located at the corner of Theo-Ben Guriab Avenue and Nathaniel Maxuilili Street (Dorob National Park).

Amongst the town’s captivating contrasts and old traditions, The Delight is a fresh breeze in the desert. A refreshing, relaxing, modern, light and airy establishment to uplift and inspire. Effortless and comfortable, with the distinctively warm and welcoming Gondwana service and charm, your stay is always a memorable experience.

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Ugab Terrace Lodge

Welcome to the Ugab Terrace Lodge set deep in the heart of a rare and untouched mystery situated within Namibia’s famous tourist attractions.

We provide a unique African experience with friendly staff and delicious cuisine that will make you feel at home. Indulge yourself with the breathtaking view enjoying a refreshing drink and overwhelming experiences of bathing in a splash pool constructed in the natural rocks at the top of the mountain surrounded by unspoilt valleys and bush.

Treat yourself with our adventure tours and activities. A guided walk in nature to experience our lustrous vegetation, a thrill ride on the 15th longest zip line in the world, a nature drive to the historical Vinger klip and much more …

Our accommodation comprises of 16 chalets set in a semi-circle on the edge of the mountain with a panoramic view over open valleys and the ancient terraces formed by water corrosion millions of years ago.

End your stay with us with a guarantee of the most memorable sunset or sunrise in the world.

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Okakeujo Rest Camp

Famous for its floodlit waterhole Okaukuejo Rest Camp is also the administrative centre of Etosha. Most visitors travel though this camp with its characteristic stone tower and Etosha Ecological Institute is also situated within the camp.

The rest camp was formerly a military outpost founded in 1901 and the tower was added in 1963. Located in the south of Etosha National Park, Okaukuejo is only 17 km from Anderson Gate. Okaukuejo offers a wide range of accommodation as well as all the necessities such as a petrol station and a shop. The restaurant and bar offer refreshments and delicious meals, while the swimming pool offers relief on hot days. The waterhole is a hub of animal activity starting in the early hours of the morning. Especially during winter diversity of game congregate in close proximity to the camp to quench their thirst.

After sunset floodlights illuminate the waterhole. This is the best time and place to see the endangered black rhino. This archaic mammal can often be seen drinking alongside lion and elephant. The number and interaction of the animals is the major drawcard of Okaukuejo Rest Camp in Namibia.

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Mokuti Lodge

Mokuti Etosha Lodge is situated only four minutes drive from the eastern Von Lindequist Gate near Namutoni Fort and is the closest lodge to the Etosha National Park.  Located on its own private 4 000 hectare nature reserve, it shares a common border with this fascinating National Park.  Upon arrival, a cool, green tropical oasis welcomes guests. Charming thatched buildings and two sparkling pools nestled among the vast indigenous gardens, give credence to the name “Mokuti”, which in Ovambo means “In the forest”.

Mokuti Etosha Lodge promises guests a warm Namibian welcome, and a stay during which they will be hosted in a relaxed, uncomplicated manner. This intimate lodge has 90 rooms and 16 luxury rooms. Recently refurbished, they are all air conditioned and come equipped with satellite TV, a mini-fridge, safes, free Internet Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee-making facilities and en-suite bathrooms with showers.

Mokuti Etosha Lodge offers the Tambuti Dining Room & Marula Bar, the Pool Bar & Terrace and the only open air African Boma in the area. Meals are typical Namibian feasts, featuring many local products and the famous local choices of both beef and game, all lovingly prepared according to home-style recipes.

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Hakusembe River Lodge

Hakusembe River Lodge is located 16 km west of Rundu on the B 10 (Okavango).

A lush green oasis on the banks of the Okavango River. Absorb river peace from one of the 20 chalets, hop aboard the Hakusembe River Queen, stroll to the cultural village or just relax on the deck listening to the soft symphony of feathered friends.

Each bungalow offers en suite bathroom (shower) facilities, mosquito nets, air conditioning, coffee/tea station, minibar, room safe for valuables, overlooking the Okavango River

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Namushasha River Lodge

Namushasha River Lodge is located 24 km south of Kongola on the C 49 (Zambezi / Caprivi).

Experience this Zambezi kingdom from 24 chalets dotted along the leafy river bank. Join the Caprivians in song and dance at the traditional heritage centre, salute wizened elephant giants in the Bwabwata National Park and glide through wild waterways. Revel in Namushasha gold.

The rooms are closely situated to the river bank, most rooms have a view on to the river. Each room has twin beds, mosquito nets and en-suite bathroom (shower). Each room has its own porch. for family rooms, request our interleading rooms.

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Chobe Safari Lodge

Chobe Safari Lodge, on the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana, is the best destination for serious game viewers. Situated in Kasane, Chobe Safari Lodge is close to where the borders of four African countries meet – Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia. If you are planning to visit the Chobe area, the majestic Victoria Falls or the Caprivi region, then Chobe Safari Lodge is the ideal choice of accommodation.

Along with many species of big game, Chobe National Park boasts the largest concentration of elephant in Africa, game drives and boat cruises offer visitors the opportunity to witness this amazing spectacle. Due to our physical location we are also in the position to offer you a variety of other activities.

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Cresta Sprayview Hotel

Cresta Sprayview offers stylish, well-appointed accommodation and a host of convenient facilities for business and leisure travellers alike.

Ideally situated just 20km from Victoria Falls International Airport, 1.4km from the entrance to the Victoria Falls Rainforest, and 1km from the central business district, it provides a fantastic launch pad from which to explore Africa’s adventure capital. In fact, the hotel is so close to the action that when the Falls are in full flood, the spray can be seen from the hotel, hence the name ‘Sprayview’.

Set on eight acres of manicured grounds in the heart of Victoria Falls, Cresta Sprayview Hotel features 65 rooms and suites for guests to choose from. Convenient in-room amenities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite television, tea and coffee making facilities, personal safes, hairdryers and universal plugs.

The hotel has 1 on-site restaurant and 2 bars, the Railway Cocktail Bar and Lounge and the Rainforest Bar. Alfresco dining beside the large swimming pool on mild evenings, with the Falls thundering in the background, is an experience to remember.

With an array of activities to choose from, there are plenty of ways to keep busy in Victoria Falls. A haven for adventure-enthusiasts, this resort town offers everything from white water rafting and bungee jumping, to zip-lining across the Batoka Gorge and river boarding down the Zambezi.

For a more relaxing experience, opt for a leisurely river cruise, a helicopter flight over the Falls, a walk through the various curio markets, or a half-day canoe trip.