Northern Skies Safari

Day 1: All meals at your own account. Meals

DAY 3; (1 Night)  CAPE CROSS SEAL COLONY AND BRANDBERG, Namibia  [Lodge] Cape Cross Seal ColonyWe follow the barren Atlantic Coast line on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Cape Cross - the largest breeding place of the Cape Fur Seals. Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind we then head inland across the desert plains for Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. Either this afternoon or the next morning we take a walk to visit the "White Lady" one of the most famous rock paintings in the area. The footpath to the site offers spectacular views over the plains of Damaraland. Departure: 8am  Distance / Time: 330kms  Overnight: Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar (Rooms with ensuite bathroom, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast at Hotel A La Mer or similar, Lunch prepared by the guide, Dinner at Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar.

Etosha

DAY 5; (1 Night)  FROM KAMANJAB TO ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, Namibia  [Chalets] Wildlife in the Etosha National ParkAfter our cultural experience in Kamanjab, we head to Etosha National Park. Etosha Game park was declared a National Park in 1907, it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 270kms Overnight: Okaukuejo or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast at Oase Garni Guesthouse, Lunch prepared by the guide, Dinner prepared by the guide. Meals Revised 2014: Breakfast at Oppi Koppi Restcamp or similar, Lunch prepared by the guide, Dinner at Okaukuejo or similar.

Day 6: 8am Distance

Day 6: Halali or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals

Day 7: 8am Distance

Day 7: Namutoni or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals

DAYS 8 - 9; (2 Nights)  ETOSHA TO KAVANGO RIVER, Namibia  [Guest House] View of Kavango RiverOur journey continues west as we drive along the Caprivi Strip to the town of Rundu. We make our way to N'Kwazi Lodge and spend a relaxing afternoon at our lodge on the banks of the Kavango River. Optional activities such as horse riding or a sunset cruise are available; alternatively just relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of mother nature. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 360kms Overnight: N'Kwazi Lodge (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Overnight Revised 2014: Kaisosi River Lodge (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals

Day 9: Breakfast N'Kwazi Lodge or similar, Lunch at your own account, Dinner at your own account.  Meals

Okavango Delta

DAYS 10 - 11; (2 Nights)  KAVANGO RIVER TO OKAVANGO DELTA, Botswana  [Permanent Tents] Aerial view of Okavango DeltaWe leave Namibia for Etsha 13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), discovering a variety of birds and wildlife and will stop at a secluded island to take a 1½ hour guided walk hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 370kms Overnight: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (permanent tents with ensuite bathroom, bar area). Meals

Day 10 Revised 2014: Breakfast at Kaisosi Lodge or similar, Lunch prepared by the guide, Dinner prepared by the guide. Meals

Okavango Delta

DAY 12; (1 Night) EASTERN CAPRIVI, Namibia   [Chalets] View of Camp KwandoLeaving Botswana, we drive up the Western border of the Okavango Delta before crossing back into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to the Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 350kms Overnight: Camp Kwando (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast at Guma Lagoon Cam or similar, Lunch prepared by the guide, Dinner at your own account.

Chobe | Mosi oa Tunya | Victoria Falls

DAY 14; (1 Night) CHOBE NATIONAL PARK TO VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe   [Guest House] Victoria Falls, ZimbabweContinuing our trip we leave Botswana and drive to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Your guide will take you on a tour of the might Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- "the Smoke that thunders". The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many activities on offer. Departure: 9am Distance / Time: 90kms Overnight: Amadeus Garden Guesthouse or similar (rooms with ensuite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar). Overnight Revised 2014: Cliff Top Lodge (Permanent tented chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) or Ilala Lodge (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast at Chobe Safari Lodge or similar, Lunch at your own account, Dinner at your own account.  Meals Revised 2014: Breakfast at Chobe Bakwena Lodge or similar, Lunch at your own account, Dinner at your own account.