Black-footed Cat Safari: Summary
Black-footed Cat Safari in a nutshell
Starting your adventure in Namibia, you'll begin with a night in Windhoek before driving into the great Namib Desert. At 55 million years old the sand sea makes for an otherworldly landscape that’s home to some of the world's tallest dunes. Your luxurious base for three nights is Sossuvlei Desert Lodge in the picturesque NamibRand, a gold tier International Dark Night Sky Reserve that looks up at an unforgettably clear night sky.
Heading back to Windhoek you'll enjoy two nights on the Zannier Reserve, just outside the city. The reserve is home to a surprising variety of wildlife including white rhino and lion, but the star of the show is the lodge itself, Omaanda, a chic spot with fabulous cuisine and an opulent spa.
Leaving Namibia behind you'll swap the car for a light aircraft and fly into Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Here you'll spend your days exploring by 4WD, mokoro canoe and boat, with an expert guide. By combining two of the Delta's best camps – the intimate Little Vumbura and the architectural marvel that is Sandibe – you'll be immersed in some of the richest wildlife watching in Africa.
The final stop on your trip is the spectacular "smoke that thunders", Victoria Falls. Spend the last days of your holiday relaxing at Ilala Lodge or fill your time with a selection of the vast array of activities on offer. From whitewater rafting and scenic helicopter flights over the falls to sundowner cruises on the Zambezi and afternoon tea, there is something for nearly everyone.
At a glance
Starts: | Windhoek International Airport | |
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1 night | Weinberg Hotel - Windhoek, Namibia | Bed & Breakfast |
3 nights | Sossusvlei Desert Lodge - NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
2 nights | Omaanda - Windhoek, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
3 nights | Little Vumbura - Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana | Full Board & Activities |
3 nights | Sandibe Safari Lodge - Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana | Full Board & Activities |
2 nights | Ilala Lodge - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Bed & Breakfast |
Ends: | Victoria Falls Airport |

Weinberg Hotel
Windhoek, Namibia

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

Omaanda
Windhoek, Namibia

Little Vumbura
Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana

Sandibe Safari Lodge
Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana

Ilala Lodge
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Black-footed Cat Safari.
- Exploring the world's tallest sand dunes
- Marvelling at the NamibRand's spectacular night sky
- Gliding through the Okavango on a mokoro
- Enjoying world-class safaris from top lodges
- Witnessing the grandeur of the Victoria Falls
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Black-footed Cat Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Canoeing
Cultural excursion
Elephant encounter
Fishing
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Hot air ballooning
Kayaking
Microlight
Mokoro
Night drive
Quad-biking
White-water rafting

Key species to see on the Black-footed Cat Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Black-footed Cat Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.

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Side-trips whilst on this trip
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Black-footed Cat Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
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