Dunes, Deltas & Falls Discoverer

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cape Town

Arrive in Cape Town at any time.

Day 2 West Coast and Lambert's Bay (B)

Travel to the picturesque Lambert's Bay area, where the diligent spotter may glimpse a humpback whale or dolphin offshore. Visit the well known “Bird Island” where you can find more than 25,000 Blue-eyed Gannets (seasonal).

Day 3 Gariep River (B)

Enter Namibia and more arid regions and stop at Gariep River. Swim, relax or take a ride down the river in a canoe.

Day 4 Fish River Canyon

Journey to Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa. Watch a spectacular sunset slip over the canyon's rim.

Day 5-6 Namib Desert (2B,2D)

Head towards the incomparable Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes. The following day, walk with a guide into these impressive dunes.

Day 7-8 Swakopmund (2B)

Travel through mountains and the Namib Desert to Swakopmund, a historical town that originated from the German colonial period. Explore the town, or try quad biking or dune boarding in this lunar landscape. Take an optional flight (weather permitting), over the famous Skeleton Coast.

Day 9 Damaraland (B)

Head towards Khorixas and stop at a local craft market. Take the optional visit to the rock engravings in Twyfelfontein and see remainders of prehistoric volcanic activity.

Day 10-11 Etosha National Park

From Khorixas, head to Etosha National Park. Explore the pans via a game drive, with excellent opportunities to spot lion, giraffe, elephant, hippo, and antelope.

Day 12 Windhoek (B)

Head south to the capital of Namibia. Take an optional city tour, or visit one of the many handicraft markets in this historic city.

Day 13 Greater Kalahari (Gobabis) (B)

Depart towards the East through the desert, for one last night in Namibia.

Day 14 Maun (B)

Cross into Botswana and travel towards Maun, the biggest town in the Okavango Delta area. Spend the afternoon at leisure and prepare for a journey deep into the Delta.

Day 15-16 Okavango Delta (2B,2L,2D)

The Okavango Delta Excursion is an experience not to be missed. In one of the world's largest inland water systems, enjoy game walks and traditional maukuru excursions, marveling at the amazing wildlife. This is truly an African experience!

Day 17 Gweta (B,D)

Head back to Maun and proceed towards Gweta to spend the night in traditional mud huts.

Day 18 Chobe National Park (B)

Chobe National Park, a beautiful wilderness area, abounds with wildlife and is home to one of the largest elephant populations in Southern Africa.

Day 19-20 Touring Victoria Falls from Livingstone, Zambia (2B)

After a morning game drive, cross the border into Zambia on the Kazangula Ferry. Spend the next day exploring the breathtaking Victoria Falls and surrounding areas.