This self-drive safari visits the AfriCat Foundation in Namibia's Central Highlands; travels through the Caprivi Strip; dips into the Okavango Delta Panhandle; crosses into Chobe National Park; and concludes by the spectacular Victoria Falls in Livingstone. Spending two or three nights in most locations allows time to discover each area whilst relaxing at high-quality, often remote, lodges whose resident guides enhance your wildlife viewing experience with their local knowledge.

Day 1

Starting from London Heathrow, your scheduled South African Airways economy flight will take you via Johannesburg to Namibia, where you land the following day.

Days 2-3 Central Highlands, Namibia

Once you've collected your hire car from Windhoek Airport you drive via Windhoek city and north through Namibia's Central Highlands to reach Okonjima. Here the dedicated Hanssen family transformed their cattle farm into a private wildlife reserve that is also home to the successful AfriCat Foundation, established in 1993. Today the foundation focuses on the protection and long-term conservation of all large carnivores in Namibia. You'll learn about their work and often have the chance to see some of these predators up close. All guided activities are included in your stay at the lovely…

Okonjima Bush Camp (full board & activities)

Day 4 Caprivi Strip, Namibia

Follow the excellent tarmac roads through fertile farmland of the Otavi Triangle where you may like to detour to visit the famous Hoba meteorite. Continue north across the veterinary fence into communal land of the Kavango Region where the local people live a more traditional pastoralist lifestyle. You'll break your journey towards the Caprivi Strip at the gateway town of Rundu – a vibrant mix of rural Africa with ramshackle buildings and flashes of colour combined with the occasional Portuguese influence from neighbouring Angola. Here you overnight just outside of town on the banks of the Kavango River at…

Hakusembe Lodge (half board)

Days 5-7 Okavango Panhandle, Botswana

Today you drive further east to Divundu and then south to cross the Mohembo Border into Botswana. It's then a relatively short drive to Nxamaseri Village where you swap your vehicle for a boat and transfer into the waterways that form the Okavango Delta Panhandle. Spend a relaxing three nights here, cruising the picturesque waterways, birdwatching, fishing and discovering the Delta's aquatic flora and fauna from your island hideaway at…

Nxamaseri Lodge (full board & activities)

Days 8-10 Caprivi Strip, Namibia

Back on the road to Namibia, you again cross the Mohembo Border and head east from Divundu into Bwabwata National Park, formerly known as Caprivi Game Park. Your destination for the next three nights is a fantastic intimate safari lodge on Birre Island, within the eastern border of the park. During your time here you will be treated to guided 4WD game drives and boat cruises along the Kwando River, based from the secluded…

Susuwe Island Lodge (full board & activities)

Days 11-12 Chobe National Park, Botswana

Journey through the bustling town of Katima Mulilo and then across the Ngoma Border into Botswana. Here you'll stay in the Chobe Forest Reserve bordering the western side of Chobe National Park – a great base from which to enjoy exciting guided game drives and a boat cruise within the park. As these activities and on-going transfers are included, you drop off your hire car today and let the lodge guides and staff take care of the rest. When you aren't game viewing around Chobe National Park you may visit a local village, take a guided walk or night drive within the Forest Reserve and just enjoy the stunning views from your elevated vantage point at…

Muchenje Safari Lodge (full board & activities)

Day 13 Livingstone & Victoria Falls, Zambia

A road and short boat transfer takes you across the border into Zambia at Kazangula and on to the historic town of Livingstone where you'll overnight near the mighty Victoria Falls on the outskirts of town. From the convenient location of your hotel you can wander along pathways to reach various lookout points over the falls. Your final night is in colonial style luxury at…

Royal Livingstone Hotel (bed & breakfast)

Day 14

There is usually time for a leisurely morning before you are transferred to Livingstone Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, where you'll connect to the overnight South African Airways flight back to London Heathrow.

Day 15

Arrive back into London this morning to return home or connect to an on-going flight if your home is further afield, with many memories of your unforgettable safari across Southern Africa – from Namibia, through Botswana and into Zambia.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	31-Mar-2012	£4,431
1-Apr-2012	30-Apr-2012	£4,498
1-May-2012	31-May-2012	£4,510
1-Jun-2012	30-Jun-2012	£4,713
1-Jul-2012	10-Oct-2012	£5,106
11-Oct-2012	31-Oct-2012	£5,226
1-Nov-2012	7-Dec-2012	£4,500
8-Dec-2012	13-Dec-2012	£4,620
Notes: An upgrade to a larger or 4WD hire vehicle is easy to arrange; speak to us for details. The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:

• Scheduled economy flights from London to Windhoek and Livingstone to London, with relevant airport departure taxes.
• Accommodation on the meal and activity basis as specified in the itinerary.
• A Group B/C hire car for the majority of your trip, to be picked up at Windhoek Airport and dropped off at Kasane.


• The fee for dropping off the hire car in Kasane.
• The hire car is covered by the car hire company's Super Cover insurance. Note that this is valid only for drivers who are aged over 25 years. This covers unlimited mileage, personal accident insurance, theft and almost all damages. (Alternative insurance arrangements are possible for fully inclusive cover, although this alters the price of the itinerary slightly.)
• Road transfers from Kasane to Livingstone and to Livingstone Airport as described in the itinerary.
• A complimentary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Namibia.
• A comprehensive pack of maps and information covering the places that you'll visit.

This itinerary excludes:

• Fuel for your hire car.
• Any meals and guided activities not included in the accommodation basis as specified in the itinerary; as well as activities in the Livingstone area like bungee-jumping, white-water rafting and the Flight of Angels over Victoria Falls.
• The hire car is covered by the car hire company's Super Cover insurance. This cover excludes under-carriage, sand and water damage.
• All National Park and other entry fees (unless on an organised prepaid trip arranged by a lodge).
• Tips/gratuities (which are optional).

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