Desert & Delta

21 days - from $2800

Okavango Delta, game rich Etosha and sand dunes at Sossusvlei
Travel through Africa's true wilderness on a trip of amazing contrasts. From the verdant waterways of the Delta to the arid desert and towering dunes of Namibia, every day offers a new experience. We begin by exploring the incredible Okavango Delta, visiting the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, and travelling on the waterways by mokoro, a traditional wooden dug-out canoe. Etosha National Park and the less-visited Mahango Game Reserve both offer great wildlife viewing and we can expect to see elephant, giraffe, rhino and lion, as well as an abundance of plains game. The northern region of Namibia is home to the magnificent Himba tribe, who live as their ancestors have for many centuries: meeting these indigenous people who are untouched by modern life is a rare treat. We finish by travelling across the red sands of the Kalahari and climbing the dunes at Sossuvlei, an incomparable experience. This is a captivating trip taking in the main highlights of Namibia and the world's largest inland delta.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Windhoek: overnight in hotel. 2 To Botswana. 3 To Maun; optional flight over the delta. 4 Day trip to Moremi Wildlife Reserve. 5 Full day to enjoy the tranquility of the delta. 6 Morning game walk in delta; to Maun; free afternoon. 7 To Tsodilo Hills for walk and lunch; game drive through Mahango N.P. 8 To Etosha; late afternoon game drive. 9-10 Two full days game driving through Etosha N.P. 11 To Otjitotongwe Cheetah Farm. 12-13 To Epupa Community Camp; visit Himba village and Epupa Falls. 14 Long drive to Kamanjab; overnight. 15 Visit Petrified Forest and rock engravings at Twyfelfontein. 16 To Spitzkoppe via the Skeleton coast. 17 Early morning sunrise walk; to Swakopmund for lunch; afternoon free to explore the town and for optional activities. 18 Free day in Swakopmund for optional activities. 19 To Namib Naukluft N.P. and Sesriem; visit Sesriem canyon, sunset on the dunes. 20 Early start for sunrise at Dune 45 and a fantastic day around the dunes at Sossusvlei; overnight in Solitaire. 21 To Windhoek via scenic pass; end Windhoek.

Mode of travel: Participatory camping safari in specialist overland vehicle.
Group size: Normally 8 to 20, plus leader, driver and cook.
Accommodation: 17 nights participatory camping in variety of campsites, some quite basic, 2 nights comfortable lodge with en suite facilities.
Food: 19 breakfasts, 18 lunches and 17 dinners included.
Trip Reference: AZD
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Trip Reference: AZD