An all encompassing journey starting with Victoria Falls, the highlights of Namibia and Zambia. This is an adventure through some of the most spectacular areas in Southern Africa.

Day 1 - 2 LIVINGSTONE  [camping Bx1--]
[B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]
The group will meet in Livingstone, in Zambia, at 14:00. We have 2 days to explore Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge. Adventure activities abound, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, or a 111m bungi jump (own expense).

Day 3 – 4 CAPRIVI  [camping BLD]
Heading out of Livingstone we cross at Sesheke into the Caprivi, a narrow strip of Namibian land that extends between Angola, Zambia and Botswana. An abundance of large rivers attracts a variety of animals and birds and we have 2 days to explore this remote and beautiful region, including a boat cruise on the Kavango River.

Day 5 RUNDU  [camping BLD]
After a morning enjoying the abundant birdlife that surrounds the camp, our road takes us directly west along the Kavango River. Villages of grass huts and local wooden crafts and carvings are a common sight. We stop for the night at our riverside camp in Rundu with a spectacular sunset.

Day 6 - 7 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK  [camping BLD]
Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”, in the game rich north west corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife. We take game drives around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes before we camp at Namutoni, Halali or Okaukuejo with their flood-lit waterholes.

Day 8 UGAB WILDERNESS  [camping BLD]
Our next stop is the Brandberg where we camp next to the dry Ugab River bed, home to the rare desert elephants. We explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with rock art including the “White Lady”.

Day 9 SPITZKOP  [camping BLD]
Our journey covers some beautiful desert landscapes as we move south towards the huge granite domes that rise out of the desert at Spitzkoppe. We set up camp at the foot of these massive domes, and take a walk to explore the area. The silence and wide open spaces add to the mystery and we enjoy a magnificent sunset.

Day 10 – 11 SWAKOPMUND  [guest house Bx2 Lx1 -]
We cross flat open plains to the coastline where we visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Further south is the coastal town of Swakopmund. Day free to explore the town or try quad biking / dune boarding (own expense). We enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense).

Day 12 – 13 NAMIB DESERT  [camping BLD]
The Lunar landscapes surround the town of Swakopmund and we visit these as we leave and head into the Namib Desert with it’s towering red sand dunes. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes.

Day 14 WINDHOEK  [guest house BL-]
The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We arrive late in the day and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).

Day 15 WINDHOEK - TOUR ENDS [B--]
Tour ends after breakfast in the town of Windhoek. Transfers to Windhoek Airport available on request. Please contact the Sunway office at the time of booking to book your transfer.

Highlights

	Victoria Falls – a natural wonder
	Caprivi – game drives and boat cruise
	Etosha NP – game viewing from camp & on game drives
	Brandberg – rock paintings
	Swakopmund – dune boarding & quad biking
	Namib Desert – walk Sossusvlei dunes

This tour departs at 14:00 from the campsite in Livingstone, Zambia. Most flights into LVI (and VFA) arrive midday. We recommend that you fly into Livingstone airport (LVI) in Zambia on the day the tour starts. Flying into Victoria Falls airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe will require an additional visa (the Uni-visa applies for most nationals from the EU).

The tour ends at approximately 08:00 after breakfast at the overnight camp in Windhoek, Namibia. You can therefore book your outbound flight from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDK) for the last day of the tour. Windhoek airport is approximately 50km to the east of Windhoek city, so you will need to book an airport transfer with time to spare.

If you would like to book any pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, please indicate your required airport transfers and the number of nights required when you submit your enquiry below.

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REPEAT TRAVELERS SPECIAL DISCOUNT:

If you have travelled with Sunway before and would like to return to Africa and do another safari with us, we can offer you a repeat Sunway travellers discount of 5% on any scheduled tour booked.

This discount is also available if you book through your original travel agent again. When you make your booking please make sure you tell your agent the date of your previous tour. 

Safari Grade: Camping

	Overnight: 11 nights participation camping with hot showers. Sunway provides mats and chairs with backrests. Tents are large and easy to erect.
	1x night in Windhoek and 2x nights in Swakopmund in a lodge with en suite twin bedrooms.

	Meals: 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 9 dinners will be provided by the Sunway crew, prepared at the vehicle and eaten around the camp fire or in a boma. Tour guide will shop and prepare meals and group participation in camp chores is required.
	Transport: We use safari trucks with12 seats for this tour. Potholes, corrugated gravel roads and livestock on the roads can make travel slow. There are some long drives, so sit back and enjoy the scenery! For the transfers into the Okavango Delta we use open 4WD vehicles with local guides.

Limited Participation: An essential part of your safari is participation. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask for your help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which means early morning starts so we all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently.

Responsible Tourism

In the Ugab wilderness region we camp at the White Lady Lodge campsite. A partnership was signed in 2003 and the community benefit through employment and a percentage of the income of the lodge. Our walks to view the bushman rock art are lead by a local community guide. Along with the guide, the community has also set up a small museum that provides more information of the area.

The local community directly benefits from your visit through the employment of the local guide and the entrance fees. Without the local communities involvement these amazing rock art sites would not be preserved.

 

AGE POLICY

We accept children 12-18 with accompanying adults on scheduled tours (for private groups we can accept younger children). If the clients are older than 65 years, then we require a medical certificate too (stating client is fit and healthy to embark on a multi-day tour covering long distances etc)

 

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ZAMBIA

This safari starts in Livingstone, Zambia, which has an average temperature of 22.6°C which ranges lows of 15°C to mid thirties in summer. Summer rains fall in November to March. Moving through the Zambezi Region (Caprivi) you’ll experience similar climate before moving into the desert proper of Namibia.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT NAMIBIA

The Namib desert landscapes form a magnificent backdrop for a spectacular safari. Lying on the Tropic of Capricorn, and flanked by the cold Atlantic Ocean, Namibia has a desert climate for the most part and there can be large differences in day and night temperatures, low rainfall and overall low humidity.

Dry season is from May to October: Wildlife gathers around remaining water resources, against starkly beautiful landscapes.  There is little to no rainfall during the entire winter and humidity is low. 
May:- is Autumn and the infrequent rains have stopped, but the vegetation is still lovely and can be green. The nights aren't cold yet and day temperatures on average are around 24-28°C/75-82°F.

June:– The nights are colder and can drop below 10°C/50°F. In desert areas, it can be freezing. Days are still pleasant around 20-24°C/68-75°F with clear blue skies.

July & August:– Winter morning game drives can be cold at an average minimum of 7°C/45°F, so dress in layers with a windproof jacket and beanie. The average daily temperature reaches 21-25°C/70-77°F but can fall to below freezing at night in the deserts and higher altitude areas.

September & October:– Spring is lovely. It isn't too hot, but the mornings are less chilly. The skies are clear and during October the green vegetation is fading as the heat builds up. October can be extremely hot.

Green season is from November to April: Photography is amazing at this time, with wonderful light,  dramatic lightning, and thunders storm cloud formations. Wildlife revels in the bounty of summer and life is good.

November:– By now it is hot, but with the humidity still low, it is pleasant. On average, the days are above 30°C/86°F, but it can be a lot higher in the desert. 

December:– The first rains arrive and the temperature drops. The landscape changes after the first rains and everything comes to life. For the lucky you might experience the rare phenomenon of rain in the Namib Desert.

January & February:– Tends to be hot and humid with temperatures around 30-35°C/86-95°F and over 40°C/104°F in the desert. There may be downpours in the afternoon but not every day. Mornings are usually clear.

March & April:– Rainfall stops around April. It cools down and the nights start to get cold. Average day temperatures are around 25-30°C/77-86°F.

Mantel, UK - Nov24

The most memorable or exciting part of the holiday was staying at two campsites in Etosha with waterholes. For other travelers considering this holiday, it’s essential to be prepared for long hours on the road, but the experience is absolutely worth it. This holiday definitely benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts, and supported conservation. We supported local markets by buying directly from locals, ensured no food was wasted, and were mindful of waste and cleaning practices. Overall, the holiday was fantastic. Our guide Bryan was amazing, and Vellum was an excellent driver. We’re already planning our next adventure with Sunway Safaris. The overall rating is five stars.

Inge Lengwenus - 20Nov15

Hello Sunway Safari team, Back home to Germany for two weeks now and Africa is still on my mind. I did the two camping Safaris Botswana Wildside and Namibia which were truly amazing. Thank you for the well organized trips and four breathtaking weeks! All the guides (in order of appearance ;o) : William, Abel, Maxwell, Jamie and James) did a great job and I would like to thank them all for their passion and kindness. It was fantastic to have them on board. Special thanks to Maxwell. He is really dedicated to his job. His knowledge about the African life (fauna, flora, people, medicine, history, politics,...and also the European (Willhelm Tell, Otto von Bismarck,... ;o) ) was really impressing. Explaining us the wildlife, you could feel his passion for the nature and its beauty. Even the cooking was excellent - I didn't expect that, specially not in the middle of the African bush! Thank you for answering our million questions, for the encouragement to ask even silly ones, for the uncountable stops (backward- forward) to take pictures, for feeling safe in the wild, for bringing us closer to this beautiful continent. It was a lifetime experience, that I will never forget.

Lena Lindvall - 19Mar15

Hi,
I just want to let you know that we had a truly wonderful trip to Namibia. Our guides Shadreck and Moses were just great and made every effort to make the trip really interesting and special. Apart from all the adventures we also had so much fun, together with the guides and our fellow travelers. This was our second trip with Sunways, since we visited Botswana last year on an accomodated trip, and we are very pleased with Sunways and recommend it to all our friends!

Sincerely yours,
Lena Lindvall, Sweden

Ivo Willems - 17May15

Good tour with fantastic guides!

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