Sand Dunes and Waterfalls (Family)

14 days - from $

Encounter amazing wildlife, climb massive sand dunes and witness the smoke that thunders! Southern Africa is a land of contrasts and extremes, from incredible sand dunes to sandy deserts, from semi-arid terrain to the beautiful Skeleton Coast, and from one of the greatest wildlife reserves on the continent to arguably the most famous waterfall in the world. Namibia is the sparkling but largely unknown jewel of southern Africa. Since gaining independence in 1990 it has continued to enjoy political stability and still boasts an excellent infrastructure. This country offers some of the most powerful scenery in the world, excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and rich cultural history within its vast borders. Driving from Windhoek to Sesriem, we explore the spectacular and bewitching sand dune sea over two days and its like nothing most of us would have ever seen before. In Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure centre, we can take up the offer of participating in an adrenalin-rush activity or simply relax and absorb the unique culture of this seaside holiday town. Etosha National Park offers very special wildlife viewing experience in Namibia’s harsh environment. From here we head Chobe National Park - home to one of Africa's largest elephant population. Our final stop is Livingstone, in Zambia, where we make our way down to spectacular Victoria Falls - a fitting finale to this awesome safari. This specially designed family tour comprehensively showcases the incredible beauty and diversity of Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls, at a very relaxed pace.

Highlights

• The Chobe riverside, Chobe National Park, Botswana
• Brandberg Mountain
• Dawn in Etosha National Park
• See (and smell) the seals at Cape Cross
• Sunrise at Sossusvlei Dunes
• Swakopmund
• Victoria Falls by moonlight, Livingstone, Zambia

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Sun) Arrive in Windhoek and transfer to hotel.2: Drive over Khomas Hochland mountain range to Sesriem.3: Early start for sunrise. Explore the massive sand dunes on foot. Visit Sesriem Canyon.4-5: Travel to Swakopmund and enjoy optional activities, including sand boarding and quad biking.6: Visit seal colony at Cape Cross and travel to Brandberg Mountain. Walk to see bushman paintings.7: Travel to Etosha National Park. Game drive.8-9: Wildlife viewing at Etosha National Park.10 - 11: Drive past local villages to relax on the shores of the Kavango River.12: Drive to Chobe National Park in Botswana. Enjoy an afternoon river cruise and a morning game drive.13: Cross the Zambezi River into Zambia and drive to Livingstone. Explore Victoria Falls.14: Tour ends in Livingstone this morning (Sat).
Included: An experienced English-speaking local leader, specialist local guides, arrival transfer, group departure transfer, transport, accommodation, meals, game activities, entrance fees to parks/reserves/sights indicated in itinerary.
Not Included: International flights, airport departure taxes, departure transfer, visas, meals unless specified in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
National Parks: This trip includes 1 day in Namib-Naukluft National Park, 3 days in Etosha National Park, 1 day in Chobe National Park and visits Victoria Falls by way of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Valid From: 01 Jan 09
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Windhoek to Livingstone, Southern Zambia
Trip Reference: PTSW