This classic safari offers a magnificent journey through the most beautiful variety of locations in Namibia and includes the Chobe NP in Botswana and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

There are some long travel days on this journey but we have 2 night stays at all the highlights. The lodges are beautiful, comfortable & make for a great adventure safari.

Day 1 - 2 WINDHOEK - NAMIB DESERT [lodge Bx1 - Dx2]
(B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner)
Meet your safari leader at 08:00am for a departure briefing. We then drive through the rolling hills south of Windhoek and drop down the escarpment onto the desert plains to stop at Solitaire for the world’s best apple tart (own expense). This afternoon we travel to our lodge and enjoy the vast open spaces of the Namib desert.

The following day we visit the Namib Nauklauft National Park to witness the amazing landscapes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. The vleis are clay pans formed by the occasional flooding of the Tsauchab River. Sossusvlei is dotted with ancient Camel Thorn trees (Acacia erioloba) while the trees on Deadvlei are lifeless and stark against the surrounding tall orange sand dunes.

Day 3 SWAKOPMUND [hotel B--]
Swakopmund lies on the Atlantic coast, and the relative cool sea breezes will be a welcome change from the hot desert days. The town lies at the mouth of the Swakop River which flows infrequently, but forms the northern boundary of the relentlessly northward migrating sand dunes.

Optional scenic flights from Swakopmund offer spectacular desert landscapes as they fly along the skeleton coast (own expense). 

Day 4 - 5 BRANDBERG [lodge BLD]
We head inland to the Tsiseb Conservancy and the Brandberg, a mountainous granite outcrop. Standing at over 2,600m it towers above the surrounding plains and is visible from a great distance. The Tsisab Ravine at the foot of the mountain contains more than 1000 rock shelters and some 45,000 rock paintings including the famous “White Lady”, which is a short 40 minute walk up the ancient watercourse.

Our lodge, situated in the dry Ugab River valley, is ideally situated to explore the area in search of the rare desert elephants and we’ll join a local guide on a 4WD excursion. Being far ranging and elusive, a sighting of the elephants cannot be guaranteed, but with the knowledge of our local guide the day will be fascinating.

Day 6 - 7  ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK [chalet B--]
The salt pan in Etosha is the remnants of a large lake that dried up thousands of years ago. This “Great White Place” is 120km wide and forms the central attraction in the National Park. Natural springs and waterholes around the edges provide life giving water that sustains the wildlife in this otherwise arid area.

Elephants coated in the white salt dust from the pan make for extraordinary photos. Our camp is located on the edge of a floodlit waterhole allowing us to get a glimpse of the nocturnal animals that come to drink, including the rare black rhino, lion and possibly leopard. We enjoy the evening sitting at the waterhole in anticipation.

Day 8 GROOTFONTEIN [chalet B--]
We spend most of today in the Etosha National Park, before moving to our overnight lodge in the Grootfontein district. En route we’ll stop at the Hoba meteorite. At over 60 tons, it is the largest known meteorite on Earth.

Day 9 KAVANGO RIVER [chalet / permanent lodge tent BLD]
Driving north east we enter the Kavango region, our lodge is situated on the banks of the Kavango River which flows from Angola, across the Caprivi and feeds the Okavanga Delta. Excellent bird watching opportunities. 

Day 10 - 11 OKAVANGO DELTA [lodge BLD]
We explore the Mahango Game Reserve on a morning game drive in our tour vehicle before we cross into Botswana at the Mohembo border and head south to our lodge in the Okavango Pan handle. From our rustic lodge, we’ll explore the Okavango by mokoro and motor boat. Tranquil reed lined rivers, crystal clear water and abundant bird life. Time to rest, relax and enjoy the views of the Okavango Delta.

Day 12 CAPRIVI [chalet B-D]
We cross back into Namibia and cross part of the Caprivi Strip. A narrow piece of land annexed to the German South West African colony in 1890, allowing access to the mighty Zambezi River and a trade route to the East coast of Africa and the then German Tanganyika. We enjoy an afternoon boat cruise exploring the game rich area.

Day 13 CHOBE [lodge B-D]
Heading east we cross the Caprivi and enter Botswana at the Ngoma Border and drive across the Chobe National Park to the small town of Kasane. The Chobe River attracts an abundance of wildlife. Our afternoon activity is an incredible experience on the Chobe River where we head out by boat into the park and get close to the elephants as they quench their thirst. We leave the park as the golden sun slips below the horizon.

Day 14 VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE  [lodge B--]
The Zambezi River rises in Zambia before flowing through Angola and along the border of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, before plunging 100 metres over the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. The spray billowing up from the gorge creates a lush rainforest that surrounds the falls. With our local guides, we explore the National Park where we walk to the very edge of the falls and marvel at the power of the water that created this wonder.

Day 15 VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE - TOUR ENDS [B--]
This classic journey ends at 08:00am at the lodge

Highlights

	Namib Desert – walk Sossusvlei dunes
	Swakopmund – dune boarding & quad biking
	Damaraland– rock paintings
	Etosha NP – game viewing
	Okavango Delta - boat cruise & mokoro excursion
	Caprivi – Game drives & boat cruise
	Chobe National Park
	Victoria Falls – A natural wonder of the world & adventure activities

This tour departs at 08:00 from Windhoek, Namibia. You will need to fly into Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek the day before the tour starts. The tour will end at approximately 08:00 at your lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

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.

Windhoek accommodation:

Utopia Boutique Guesthouse

66 Barella Street, Windhoek Room en-suite
Double room (B&B) € 71 per person sharing
Single room (B&B) € 98

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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: classic 

Overnight: The accommodation throughout this classic journey is of 3+ star style and are chosen not only for their service and comfort level but also for their wonderful locations and local wildlife viewing opportunities. All rooms have private en suite facilities. For Etosha we stay inside the national park and for the Namib we stay on a private lodge bordering the national park.

Meals: 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 9 dinners are included. All of which are provided by the lodges at which we are staying. Due to travel arrangements or game viewing activities, the included lunches will be picnic lunches. Where meals are not included there will be an opportunity to buy a meal en route or at a restaurant in the evening.

Transport: for the majority of this safari you travel in a Sunway Safari truck with 12 seats; or (on 5% of tours) Mercedes Sprinter minibuses with 12 forward facing seats and air conditioning. The game drives in Etosha will be in the tour vehicle, with large sliding windows. For the game drives in Ugab and Chobe we use open sided 4WD vehicles with local guides.

Non Participation: This is an adventure tour, and as such please expect to get involved. Where there are porters, they’ll help you, otherwise you’ll need to carry your own bag. Included meals are all lodge provided. If you have a particular interest, please let your safari leader know, and he/she will endeavour to make your journey more rewarding. Your holiday time is exclusively yours to enjoy your safari and get the most from your travel experience.

Responsible Tourism

In the Ugab wilderness region we stay at the White Lady Lodge. A partnership was signed in 2003 and the local community benefit through the employment and a percentage of the income of the lodge. There are also other spin-offs such as the sale of fire wood to the lodge.

 

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 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.

 

Stephen & Junko – Sep24

We have just arrived home from our recent 'Elephant Track' tour. We wanted to let you know that we enjoyed the tour immensely. We would also like to mention that we were extremely pleased with our Sunway's crew: Chris and Keith. They looked after us very well throughout the trip and ensured we had a memorable experience.

Stefanie – Jul24

The journey from the Namib to the Victoria Falls is a wonderful journey of contrasts through the vastness of Namibia and Botswana. First we experienced the barren south, the Naukluft Mountains and the Namib Desert with its different colours. The Caprivi Strip and Okavango Delta became increasingly greener and finally we experienced tropical vegetation at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. As can be seen from the tour description, long distances are travelled by comfortable safari truck. There is plenty of time to experience the beauty of the countries on foot or by boat. I will never forget climbing the red dunes, meeting the desert elephants in the Brandberg region and the boat trip on the Chobe, where we were able to see a variety of animals. Our guides Manfred and Max were great: very welcoming and both very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. I was particularly impressed by their good eye for spotting animals. In addition, they were professional, responsible and fulfilled our spontaneous wishes. After Manfred addressed us as "family" from the start of the tour, our colourful group of travellers quickly became a wonderful "travel family". The accommodation was very well chosen. We were spoilt with excellent meals even in the most remote lodges/camps and the rooms/tent chalets were comfortable. A special experience

Veit - 04May19

Thanks to Clinton and Edwin, great guys from whom we learned a lot and who managed the tour perfectly.

Bettina - 04May19

Great trip, well informed and helpful guides, wonderful locations.

Sue 31Aug19

The vehicle was very good, most accommodation was well above average and the meals we were served were excellent. Both guides were helpful, thoughtful, kind and well informed.

Margherita 8Nov23

I want to congratulate with you for the selection of lodges and beautiful places you allowed me to visit but especially I want to congratulate with you for our guides. We have been guided by Shenly and Markus and I can say that we could not have had better guides. They have been professional, caring, proactive, smart. They know a lot about the places that we have visited. They are great cookers and very well equipped and organized. They have gone much beyond my expectations and for any next trip I will book with you, they will definitely be my first choice as they made the difference for this trip. Despite being a varied group with different ages, they have done their best to accommodate everybody with their request. I have liked everything including the red truck (which we renamed Ferrari Testa Rossa).

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