Namibia to Victoria Falls Overland Safari
Experience Overview
This southern Africa trip is nine days of cultural encounters, paddling in the Okavango Delta in a dugout “mokoro”, spotting elephants in Chobe National Park, and meeting San People in the Kalahari Desert. Wilderness camping keeps you in the heart of the action while travels aboard our Lando (overland adventure vehicle) make it so you won’t skip a beat.
Highlights
- Meet the Naro San People on the fringes of the Kalahari Desert
- Travel into the wild with dugout canoe rides and bush camping in the Okavango Delta
- Cruise the Chobe River at sunset
- Feel the mist of the mighty Victoria Falls
Trip Details
Product Code: 8518
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Overland adventure vehicle (OAV), mokoro, walking, safari vehicle.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DNWV
Starts: Windhoek, Namibia
Finishes: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
- Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Participation camping (6 nts), basic bush camping (1 nt), permanent tent (1 nt).
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Overland adventure vehicle (OAV), mokoro, walking, safari vehicle.
Group Leader
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,999 ($222 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek
Arrive at any time.
After a brief welcome meeting choose to relax and have dinner at the camp, or experience Windhoek and attend an optional group dinner at a local spot.
Day 2: Windhoek/D'kar
Cross the border from Namibia into Botswana and travel east into the heart of the Kalahari to D'kar. Catch a glimpse of how the local San Bushmen adapted to this difficult landscape on an optional bushman walk.
Later, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp.
Day 3: D'kar/Maun
Climb in the Lando and continue towards Maun. In the afternoon, there will be free time to unwind before setting up camp with the group.
Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta
Dive right into nature today for an overnight excursion in the Okavango Delta. Do some birdwatching and travel in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to the basic bush camp. Set up camp and head out for a wildlife walk in the area. Gather around the campfire for a sundowner in the evening.
Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta
Set out on a morning safari walk before returning to Maun via the mokoro. Then, get back inside the Lando and travel to the ancient baobab trees of Gweta. There will be free time upon arrival.
Day 6: Gweta/Kasane
Venture north from Gweta to Kasane. There will be time for an optional river cruise through Chobe National Park before setting up camp under a sky full of stars.
Journey to the area of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa. You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls
Choose to go on an early safari drive in the morning before travelling with the group from Botswana across the border to Zimbabwe. Sit down for a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers-supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Continue on to the town Victoria Falls, a great base to see the falls, and take part in some exciting activities.
Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe at the Kazungula border post.
Day 8: Victoria Falls
Spend a free day in Victoria Falls. For the adventurous, there are activities like whitewater rafting or a scenic helicopter flight over the falls. The choice is yours!
Victoria Falls is a great base to see both natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities.
Day 9: Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
If you aren't ready to go home yet talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Zimbabwe or beyond!
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G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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