The 15-day Northern Skies is a camping safari through three countries: Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Your journey starts in Swakopmund, Namibia and ends at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

This popular safari is the best way to see the most spectacular features of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, culture and natural beauty that cannot be compared.

Highlights: Swakopmund, Himba Experience, Etosha National Park, Okavango Delta, Eastern Caprivi, Mudumo National Park, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls.

Group Size: maximum 10 people
Type of Safari: Semi-participation camping safari
Accommodation: We make use of designated campsites either within a National Park, on the banks of a river, or other places of interest. All campsites have shared ablution facilities with showers, flushing toilets and running water (unless otherwise specified in the detailed itinerary). Jenman African Safaris tries to avoid crowded campsites and brings you to secluded spots, often supported by the local community.  We make use of spacious 3-person dome tents, allowing two per tent. All tents are fitted with Mosquito-screened windows and doors. In addition, we provide 5cm thick sleeping mattresses.

Prices:
Tour Fare 2012

USD 2405 / EUR 1715 plus a local payment of ZAR 1900
Single Supplement: USD 135 / EUR 95

From EUR 175 / USD 240 you can upgrade this safari and enjoy more nights accommodated!

Includes:
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.11 nights camping & 3 nights in fixed accommodation

Not included in the price: Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, optional activities, all drinks, tips and curios, all personal expenses.

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& 2 : Swakopmund, Namibia 
You will meet your guide and the rest of the group at the A la Mer Hotel in Swakopmund.
You have the rest of the day 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. [B]

Accommodation: A la Mer or similar (rooms with en-suite bathroom and hot water; restaurants, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town)

Day 3:  Cape Cross Seal Colony and Brandberg, Namibia 
We follow the barren Atlantic Coast line on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Africa’s largest seal colony after lunch. The seal colony at Cape Cross is the breeding place of the Cape fur seals, which are actually a species of sea lion. Along the Namibian and South African coast there are 24 colonies with a seal population of about 650 000 animals. At Cape Cross live about 80 000 to 100 000 seals.
Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind we the head inland across the desert plains for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. Either this afternoon or the next morning we walk up a valley on Brandberg and visit the famous ‘White Lady’ rock painting. [BLD]

Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge Campsite or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).

Day 4: Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest and Himba Village, 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. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba village this afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange, learning and understanding of the last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. [BLD]

Accommodation: Porcupine Camp or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).

Day 5: From Kamanjab to Etosha National Park, Namibia
After our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to the land of the big five – Etosha National Park. Lunch is eaten close to the small German town of Outjo where we relax and have the opportunity to visit an Internet cafe. Our final destination for the day is Etosha. As the sun sets and late into the night, the group has the opportunity to watch animals drink at floodlit waterholes. [BLD]

Accommodation: Okaukuejo Campsite or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience stores)

Days 6 & 7: Etosha National Park, Namibia
We fill the next 2 days spent on game drives in the hopes of spotting 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. [BLD,BLD]

Accommodation: Camping at Halali or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Days 8 & 9: Etosha to Kavango River, Namibia
Our journey continues west as we drive along the Caprivi Strip to the town of 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: Camping at N’Kwazi Lodge or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming bar & restaurant)

Days 10 & 11: Kavango River to Okavango Delta, Botswana
We leave Namibia for Etsha 13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. We will be transferred to our camp in the Delta. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lakelets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. [BLD,BLD]

Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).

Day 12: Eastern Caprivi, Namibia
Leaving Botswana, we drive up the Western border of the Okavango Delta 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 to the 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 (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).

Day 13: Chobe National Park, Botswana
The next morning we depart from Camp Kwando, head along the Caprivi and cross the border back into Botswana to drive through Chobe National Park to our camp on the Chobe River. In the afternoon you will go on a sunset cruise along the banks on the Chobe National Park. We spend the night camping on the banks of the Chobe River listening to the calls of Africa. [BL]

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge Campsite or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).

Day 14: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. In the afternoon we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided tour.  [B]

Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges or similar (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, restaurant and bar)

Day 15: End of tour
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]