Namibia to Botswana tour. Victoria falls & Delta Tour, Essential Info
This gap year tour takes in the best of Namibia and Botswana. Exploring the Namibian desert and Botswanas Okavango delta. A truely majestic part of the world, head through them both, with exciting adventures along the way to Victoria Falls.
Xtreme Gap's African overlanding truck adventure tours are ideal for the budget conscious traveller, will a strong craving for adventure! The Tour comprises of an all inclusive experience, with integrated cultural interaction, game viewing, and social interaction, with the opportunity to book additional adrenaline based experiences such as white water rafting, Skydiving, walking with lions and swimming with dolphins!
Accommodation
The tour is fully accommodated and based and twin shared tent and hostels.
Price and Dates
- €745, plus a local payment of $295 US Dollars.
- Contact us for details and availability.
Included
- Services of a tour leader
- All transportation by private adventure vehicle
- Camping fees & equipment
- Most Meals: B, D x 13, L x 14
Excluded
- Flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Local payment of US$295
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ITINERARY
Itinerary
Day 1 Namibia, Swakopmund
In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 1 is free for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise etc.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Spitzkoppe
Leaving the coast we head to Namibia's "Matterhorn". Spitzkoppe is a huge rocky outcrop where we set up camp in the wild, beneath the mountain. This afternoon there is an included walk to view San paintings. Many people choose to sleep outside tonight to take advantage of the wonderful blanket of stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Himba Tribes
After some early morning exploration we continue north and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. We spend some time with the Himba people learning about their unique way of life.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4/5 Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in denser vegetation. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography. We stay at two of the campsites inside the park to maximise our time game viewing.Optional Activities: Night or Dawn Drives with NWR
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Windhoek
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. On arrival in Windhoek there is a short city tour. Tonight a chance to try some game meat and the local nightlife at a restaurant or bar. Optional Activities: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Botswana - Ghanzi
An early start, then we cross into Botswana and drive to Ghanzi. After setting up camp we meet with a local San community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Optional Activity: Guided Walk, Trance Dance (min 6 x clients advance booking), Game Drives (min 6 x clients)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8/9/10 Maun � Okavango Delta
Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here (Maun) and prepare for our 2-night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days� activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro ride (traditional canoe) as well as nature walks with the local people. This is a true wilderness area where both animals and people co-exist. Optional Activity: Scenic flight over the Delta (time allowing).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Gweta
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. You can explore the bush around our campsite and view some of oldest Baobab trees in the area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park is our next destination near Kasane. This afternoon we take an included sunset boat cruise, as the animals are best spotted from the Chobe River. Our campsite has a lively atmosphere where you can meet other travellers. The next morning there is the option to go on early game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day�s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls National Park and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks. Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Sunset Cruise / Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 14 Victoria Falls
Officially your tour finishes after breakfast but most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives such as a walk with lions or a bungy jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia.
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungy Jump, Elephant Excursion, Walking with Lions, Horse Riding
Meals: Breakfast
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