Tour Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls National Geographic Journe

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Accommodation

Hotel/lodge (11 nts)

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mondesa Township Walk, Swakopmund Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cheetah Conservation Experience, Otjiwarongo Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria Falls. Arrival transfer. Sossusvlei desert excursion. Desert excursion with a local. View the Twyfelfontein ancient petroglyphs. Full-day open-vehicle wildlife safari drive in Etosha. Tour of Victoria Falls. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local CEO Victoria Falls, local guides/rangers.

Transport

Air-conditioned touring vehicle, 4x4, open safari vehicle, plane, van, walking.

Meals

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Swakopmund - Fat Tire Bike Tours (450NAD per person) - Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700NAD per person) - Sea Kayaking (800NAD per person) Victoria Falls - Canoeing the Zambezi (160USD per person) - Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls Historic Bridge Tour (68USD per person) - River Song Sunset Cruise (75USD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Windhoek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Windhoek

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Accommodation:
- Windhoek Country Club Resort (or similar).

Transport:
- Airport Transfer

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Day 2: Windhoek/Sesriem (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Windhoek/Sesriem (1B, 1D)

Set off from the Namibian capital towards Sesriem, the gateway to jaw-dropping Namib-Naukluft National Park. Drive past red-hued desertscapes, stark camel thorn trees, and dramatic curved dunes while keeping an eye out for the astonishing creatures that call these arid lands home—the oryx, springbok, jackal, hyena, and more. Settle in to our lodge and relax poolside, watching a fiery crimson sunset over the desert.
Enjoy postcard perfect desert scenery around Sesriem and Sossusvlei - vast desertscapes of reds and orange, stark camel thorn trees and towering dunes with dramatic curved ridges. Also keep an eye out for the surprising amount of wildlife that call this area home such as oryx, springbok, jackal, ground squirrel and hyena.

Accommodation:
- Sossusvlei Lodge (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Windhoek to Sesriem 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)
Day 3 Day 3: Sesriem (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sesriem (1B, 1D)

Embark on a thrilling excursion into one of Africa’s largest national parks. Explore the Namib desert, the oldest desert in the world; and venture to the massive dunes at Sossusvlei and the white clay pan of Deadvlei. Capture dramatic images of dead camel thorn trees against a backdrop of orange dunes and a crisp blue sky. Then visit the Sesriem Canyon, a natural gorge carved out by the Tsauchab River over millions of years.

Accommodation:
- Sossusvlei Lodge (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Sesriem
- 4x4: Namib Desert

Included Activities:
- Sossusvlei Dunes Visit
- Sesriem Canyon Visit
Day 4 Day 4: Sesriem/Swakopmund (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sesriem/Swakopmund (1B, 1L)

Continue by road through changing desert landscapes towards the coastal city of Swakopmund. Look out for roaming zebra, kudu, springbok, and oryx on the way, and take a break in the quirky town of Solitaire before heading into the countryside. Here, we meet a local for a 4x4 drive through the desert, learning about the survival strategies of bushmen who lived in this inhospitable area thousands of years ago. We also search for the smaller wildlife that has managed to survive here, such as snakes, geckos, spiders, and an array of insects.

Accommodation:
- Hansa Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Living Desert Tour
Day 5 Day 5: Swakopmund (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Swakopmund (1B, 1D)

Enjoy a free morning in Swakopmund, getting a taste of the town’s unique Afro-German culture; or opt for sandboarding in the Namib desert. This afternoon, take a tour of Mondesa township with a local guide, learning about its people and history. Visit the local market for an introduction to traditional foods such as wild spinach, mopane worms, and dried sardines or kapenta. Stop by an arts and crafts shop; chat with the locals; and round off the day with dinner and a performance at a cozy family-run establishment.
Explore the town’s unique mix of German and African culture and opt to visit curio shops, the museum and restaurants. Optional activities include sandboarding.

Accommodation:
- Hansa Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Mondesa Township Walk
Day 6 Day 6: Swakopmund/Damaraland (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Swakopmund/Damaraland (1B, 1D)

Make your way to Twyfelfontein—Namibia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site—to see some of Africa’s largest concentrations of petroglyphs. Marvel at these remarkable engravings, carved by prehistoric hunter-gatherers and depicting rhinos, elephants, and ostriches, as well as human and animal footprints. Then continue to our lodge on the heart of the Damaraland area. Enjoy some free time to swim in the pool or admire a colourful sunset from the deck.

Accommodation:
- Damara Mopane Lodge (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Prehistoric Rock Engravings Guided Tour
Day 7 Day 7: Damaraland/Etosha National Park Area (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Damaraland/Etosha National Park Area (1B, 1D)

Enjoy a relaxed morning at our lodge and explore the rich sandstone treasure of Damaraland. In the afternoon, travel towards Etosha National Park, arguably Namibia’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuary. Settle into our lodge, located outside of the park.

Accommodation:
- Taleni Etosha Village (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)
Day 8 Day 8: Etosha National Park Area (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Etosha National Park Area (1B, 1D)

Spend a full day on safari in Etosha National Park, where open grasslands converge on a massive salt pan. Etosha harbours some of the largest populations of lions, elephants, and other endangered species, so keep your camera on the ready as you explore in your open vehicle. Enjoy lunch at one of the park’s rest areas, where you can also take a swim; and sit back and watch all manner of creatures—including hundreds of species of birds—flock to the nearby watering hole.
After the vast desert, Etosha National Park, offers a contrast of wide open grasslands, a massive salt pan that covers 4731km² and tall camel thorn trees intermixed with Mopani trees. With a combination of natural waterholes, and diverse vegetation, wildlife flock to the park. Some of the largest elephants in Africa can be found in areas of thicker vegetation, as well as leopards. Lions, giraffe, ostrich and many antelope species can be found in the grasslands, while birders will love the salt pans which attract flamingos in the rainy season. More than 340 bird species have been counted in Etosha National Park including the European bee-eater, the kori bustard and numerous migratory birds.

Accommodation:
- Taleni Etosha Village (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 9 Day 9: Etosha National Park Area/Windhoek (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Etosha National Park Area/Windhoek (1B, 1L)

After breakfast, visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a global research and education center founded by National Geographic Grantee Dr Laurie Marker. Tour the facility to learn about the important conservation and community outreach work they do to protect the world’s fastest land animal, and enjoy a talk by one of the researchers. Then head out on a drive through the grounds to meet some of the center’s rescued and rehabilitated cheetahs. Continue to Windhoek for our final evening.

Accommodation:
- Windhoek Country Club Resort (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Cheetah Conservation Experience
Day 10 Day 10: Windhoek/Victoria Falls (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Windhoek/Victoria Falls (1B, 1D)

Catch a flight to the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, named after one of the most powerful waterfalls on Earth. Visit a nearby village and go grocery shopping in the bustling market. Then sit down with a local family for dinner, helping your hosts prepare a traditional Zimbabwean meal using the ingredients you picked out, and hear stories about local life and culture.
The mist off Victoria Falls can rise to a height of more than 400m (1312 ft). Local tribes used to call the falls Mosi-o-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders.” Explorer and missionary David Livingstone renamed the falls after Queen Victoria when he first saw them in 1855.

Accommodation:
- Explorers Village Lodge - Deluxe (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Plane 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Zimbabwean Family Dinner
Day 11 Day 11: Victoria Falls (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Victoria Falls (1B)

Set out for a tour of magnificent Victoria Falls. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named them after Britain’s Queen Victoria, while their older, indigenous name is Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders.” Opt for a scenic sunset cruise on the Zambezi River; or take a day trip to wildlife-rich Chobe National Park.

Accommodation:
- Explorers Village Lodge - Deluxe (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Victoria Falls Guided Tour

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park

Additional Notes: If you have an activity planned for this morning, we will reschedule your Falls tour for this afternoon, or tomorrow morning.
Day 12 Day 12: Victoria Falls (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Victoria Falls (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day (Activities)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park

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Itinerary of your trip Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls National Geographic Journe

Day 1: Windhoek

Day 2: Windhoek/Sesriem (1B, 1D)

Day 3: Sesriem (1B, 1D)

Day 4: Sesriem/Swakopmund (1B, 1L)

Day 5: Swakopmund (1B, 1D)

Day 6: Swakopmund/Damaraland (1B, 1D)

Day 7: Damaraland/Etosha National Park Area (1B, 1D)

Day 8: Etosha National Park Area (1B, 1D)

Day 9: Etosha National Park Area/Windhoek (1B, 1L)

Day 10: Windhoek/Victoria Falls (1B, 1D)

Day 11: Victoria Falls (1B)

Day 12: Victoria Falls (1B)

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