
The Southern Skies Half Accommodated Safari departs from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and ends in Swakopmund, Namibia, travelling through Botswana.
This popular safari starts at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and ends in Swakopmund, Namibia. It is a perfect way to see the most spectacular features of Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, culture and natural beauty that cannot be compared.
Highlights: Victoria Falls, Chobe River National Park, Eastern Caprivi, Mudumo National Park, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Himba Experience, Swakopmund.
Group Size: maximum 10 people
Type of Safari: Semi-participation camping & lodge safari
Accommodation: For our Half-Accommodated Camping Safaris, we make use of mid-range typical African standard lodge accommodation. Accommodation is situated either in National Parks, on the banks of a river, or in other place of interest. The accommodation will be a mix of Lodges, Chalets and Tented Camps. Most of them have a private bathroom with a shower and toilet, others have shared ablutions available. Some properties are equipped with swimming pools and/or bar areas.
Price:
Tour Fares 2012
USD 2649 / EUR 1890 plus a local payment of ZAR 1900
Single Supplement: USD 269 / EUR 195
From EUR 240 / USD 330 you can upgrade this safari and enjoy more nights accommodated!
Includes: 7 nights camping & 7 in fixed accommodation, all transport in fully equipped vehicle, use of camping equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals as per itinerary (prepared by the guide) and activities as mentioned in itinerary, park entrance fees, experienced local guide.
Excludes: Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, optional activities, all drinks, tips and curios, all personal expenses.
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Tailor-Made Travel: This safari runs on scheduled dates throughout the year. We can tailor-make a private safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget. Contact the office for further information.
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Day 1: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
On arrival in Victoria Falls, please make your way to Lokuthula Lodges. You have the remainder of the day at leisure. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of the group.
Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges or similar (Chalets with shared bathrooms, bar and swimming pool).

Day 2: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, Botswana
This morning your guide will take you on a tour of the might Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- “the Smoke that thunders. A mid morning departure takes you from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on to Botswana. In the afternoon we go on a cruise on the Chobe River, a truly unforgettable experience and one of the best ways to view the wildlife and the spectacular sunset. Chobe, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephant found on the African continent. [BLD]
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant).

Day 3: Eastern Caprivi, Namibia
Leaving Botswana, we drive through Chobe National Park before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in the famous Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. [BLD]
Accommodation: Camp Kwando or similar (Chalets with en-suite open-air bathrooms, bar and swimming pool).

Days 4 & 5: Caprivi to Okavango Delta, Botswana
We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etsha13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), discovering a variety of birds and wildlife and will stop at a secluded island to take a 1½ hour guided walk hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise. [BLD,BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, bar area).

Days 6 & 7: Okavango Delta to Kavango River, Namibia
Leaving Botswana we make our way into Namibia and head along the Caprivi to Rundu. We make our way to N’Kwazi Lodge and spend a relaxing afternoon at our lodge on the banks of the Kavango River. Optional activities such as horse riding or a sunset cruise are available; alternatively just relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of Mother Nature. [BL,BL]
Accommodation: N’Kwazi Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant).

Days 8, 9 & 10: Etosha National Park, Namibia
The following morning we head off to Etosha National Park. We fill the next 3 days with game drives in the hopes of spotting some of the big five as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous different types of antelope the park has to offer. Our nights are spent at the flood lit waterholes encountering the parks various nocturnal animals as they come to drink. Etosha Game park was declared a National Park in 1907, it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. [BLD,BLD,BLD]
Accommodation: Namutoni, Halali and Okaukuejo or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant).

Day 11: Kamanjab – Himba Experience, Namibia
We leave the wild animals behind at Etosha and move onto the spectacular scenery of Twyfelfontein. On our way we visit the small German town of Outjo where we relax for a coffee break.
Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. [BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Porcupine Camp or similar (tent, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant).

Day 12: Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest and Brandberg, Namibia
On our journey today we will stop to see ancient Bushmen paintings at Twyfelfontein as well as the Petrified Forest, the trees of which are estimated to be 250 million years old. Twyfelfontein was named a World Heritage site in 2007, the first in the country. We continue to Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. Either this afternoon or the next morning we take a walk to visit the “White Lady” one of the most famous rock paintings in the area. The footpath to the site offers spectacular views over the plains of Damaraland. [BLD]
Accommodation: Camping at Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar (tent, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant).

Days 13 & 14: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Swakopmund, Namibia
We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Skeleton Coast on our way to Swakopmund we visit Cape Cross - the largest breeding place of the Cape Fur Seals. We arrive into the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where you will have the opportunity to partake in a few of the many optional activities that are offered over the next two days. Alternatively just soak up the atmosphere of this little quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches. [BL,B]
Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer or similar (standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms).

Day 15: Swakopmund, Namibia
Your journey ends after breakfast this morning. We can arrange an airport transfer on request (own expense). We hope to welcome you on one of our African adventures soon. [B]