This great-value self-drive safari combines superb wildlife viewing and spectacular waterways as you journey from Namibia to Botswana across the Caprivi Strip before ending at Victoria Falls. From Namibia's capital of Windhoek you'll encounter increasingly verdant landscapes as you head north-east via Waterberg Plateau and through the Caprivi region, visiting various game parks including Mahango and Bwabwata in Namibia and Chobe in Botswana.

Day 1

Starting from London Heathrow, your scheduled overnight South African Airways flight will take you via Johannesburg to Windhoek.

Day 2 Windhoek, Namibia

On arrival at Windhoek Airport you collect your hire car and then it's about 45 minutes' drive to the capital city where you'll spend your first night in Namibia. Pass the rest of the day exploring Windhoek at your leisure and relax in the peaceful setting at the welcoming…

Elegant Guesthouse (bed & breakfast)

Day 3 Waterberg Plateau National Park, Namibia

You drive through commercial farmland and the rural town of Okahandja on your way to Waterberg Plateau, a striking flat-topped mountain jutting out of the surrounding Kalahari plains. There's time to hike to the top of the plateau to soak in the elevated views and discover the rich vegetation and birdlife along various walking trails on the slopes of Waterberg. The top of the extensive plateau is a protected haven for wildlife, including rare and endangered species, which can be seen on an optional guided game drive. Your accommodation in this remarkable area is at the historic site of…

Waterberg Camp (bed & breakfast)

Day 4 Central Highlands, Namibia

Head north-east into the fertile and prosperous region of the Otavi Triangle, known for its mineral and agricultural wealth. It's worth stopping at Hoba meteorite, the largest in the world of its kind, before continuing through Grootfontein to your destination about 55km north of the town. Your overnight stop is in a lovely bush setting with gentle walking trails, great birdlife and rustic accommodation at…

Roys Restcamp (bed & breakfast)

Days 5-7 Caprivi Strip, Namibia

You leave commercial farmland behind when you cross the veterinary fence into the contrasting Kavango Region; communal land to the friendly Kavango people who make a living from tending cattle, fishing and cultivating sorghum, millet and maize. They are also excellent woodcarvers, selling their wares from roadside markets at the many traditional villages you'll pass on your way to Mahango National Park. Based at a nearby lodge, you can explore this small but productive park on game drives in your hire car. In addition to an excellent variety of game, including rare sable and roan antelope, Mahango's mixed riverine and woodland habitats attract the greatest diversity of bird species in Namibia. Explore the area independently in your vehicle and join any of the optional guided activities if appeals, such as boat cruises, village visits and game drives, whilst staying three nights at…

Ndhovu Safari Lodge (half board)

Days 8-9 Caprivi Strip, Namibia

Drive through Bwabwata National Park to its eastern boundary by the tiny town of Kongola where you will stay two nights on an island within the Kwando River floodplains. Your location allows access into Bwabwata National Park and Mudumu National Park – we suggest taking advantage of local knowledge by joining a lodge guide on optional guided activities such as game drives, river cruises, nature walks and fishing excursions offered during your stay at the simply designed and friendly…

Mazambala Island Lodge (half board)

Days 10-11 Chobe National Park, Botswana

Heading further east, the route today takes you via the bustling town of Katima Mulilo and then across the Ngoma Border into Botswana. Travel through Chobe National Park to reach Kasane, the main hub for exploring this popular game reserve which is famous for its wildlife and high concentration of elephant. As your guided activities are included in your two night stay here, you drop off your hire car on arrival and a lodge guide will treat you to game drives and boat cruises whilst staying at the comfortable…

The Garden Lodge (full board & activities)

Please note that Chobe National Park fees are not included in your stay at The Garden Lodge and will be charged as an extra cost payable direct.

Days 12-13 Livingstone & Victoria Falls, Zambia

Begin with a short road transfer to the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers and then it's a quick boat crossing to the Zambia border at Kazungula. From here you continue by road transfer to Livingstone, where the mighty Zambezi River cascades more than 100m over Victoria Falls. You'll stay two nights outside of Livingstone town within easy walking distance of the spectacular Falls, allowing you to wander along the cobbled walkways to a number of stunning viewpoints from the conveniently located…

Zambezi Sun (bed & breakfast)

Day 14

There's usually time for a leisurely morning before you are transferred to Livingstone Airport in time to check-in for your flight to Johannesburg, followed by an overnight South African Airways flight back to London Heathrow.

Day 15

After a memorable adventure travelling into three African countries, you'll arrive back at London Heathrow and return home or connect to an on-going flight as required.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	30-Apr-2012	£2,800
1-May-2012	14-Jun-2012	£2,870
15-Jun-2012	10-Oct-2012	£2,893
11-Oct-2012	31-Oct-2012	£3,013
1-Nov-2012	7-Dec-2012	£2,953
8-Dec-2012	13-Dec-2012	£3,073
Notes: The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements. Upgrades to larger/4WD hire vehicles are easy to arrange; speak to us for details.

This itinerary includes:

• Scheduled economy flights from London to Windhoek and Livingstone to London, plus relevant airport departure taxes.
• Accommodation on the meal and activity basis as described in the itinerary.
• A Group B/C hire vehicle 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 vehicle in Kasane.
• The hire vehicle 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.)
• Transfers from Kasane to Livingstone and to Livingstone Airport as noted in the itinerary.
• A complimentary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Namibia.
• A comprehensive pack of information and maps covering the places that you'll visit.

This itinerary excludes:

• Any meals and guided activities not included in the accommodation basis as described in the itinerary; as well as activities in the Livingstone area like white-water rafting, bungee-jumping and the Flight of Angels over Victoria Falls.
• Fuel for your hire car.
• 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.
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional).

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