Desert & Delta

13 Days - from $1620

Okavango Delta, game rich Etosha and sand dunes at Sossusvlei

A trip of amazing contrasts as we travel through Africa's true wilderness. From the verdant waterways of the Delta to the arid desert and towering dunes of Namibia, every day offers a new experience. Time in the tranquil paradise of the Okavango Delta is a great way to start the trip before heading to Tsodillo Hills for a taste of local culture and heritage. Etosha National Park and the lesser-visited Mahango park offer great game viewing and we can expect to see elephant, giraffe, rhino and lion. Travelling across the red sands of the Kalahari and climbing the dunes at Sossuvlei ensure this is a fun and interesting trip taking in the main highlights of Namibia and the world's largest inland delta.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Windhoek; to Botswana. 2 To Maun; optional flight over the delta. 3 Full day to enjoy the tranquility of the delta. 4 To Tsodillo Hills for rock art and local village visit. 5 Game drive through Mahango N.P. to Ngepi. 6 To Grootfontein via Rundu. 7 To Etosha; visit Hoba meteorite and Lake Otjikoto; afternoon game drive. 8 Full day game driving through Etosha N.P. with lunch at Halali. 9 To Twyfelfontein for lunch; to Spitzkoppe through amazing scenery. 10 Early morning sunrise walk; to Swakopmund for lunch. Afternoon optional activities including quadbiking, tandem sky dive or sand boarding. 11 Morning free for optional activities; afternoon to Sesriem and impressive dunes. 12 Early start for fantastic full day around Sossusvlei, Dune 45 and Sesriem Canyon. 13 To Windhoek via scenic pass; end Windhoek.

Mode of travel: Participatory camping safari in specialist overland vehicle.
Group size: Min 8, max. 20 plus leader, driver and cook.
Accommodation: 11 nights participatory camping, 1 night lodge.
Food: 13 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 13 dinners included.
Trip Reference: AZD
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.