Day 1: Airport pick-up in Windhoek, Transfer to Sossusvlei
When your plane arrives in Windhoek, our driver guide will pick you up at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) holding your name sign. After a warm greeting, we will drive for 4 hours to Sossusvlei, which is located in the largest natural reserve in Namibia, Namib Naukluft National Park. Halfway we could stop for taking pictures. After arriving at the lodge, you can stroll around before having dinner. Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 2: Half day Sossusvlei tour, Drive to Swakopmund
Today the driver guide will lead you to Sossusvlei area, where stand many typical red dunes of Namib Desert, some of which even reach 400 meters. We will head there early in the morning before sunrise after a cup of tea or coffee. Around Sossusvlei, there are many highlights, we will visit Dune 45, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy dune, Deadvlei one by one. After the visit, we will head to Swakopmund and stay overnight there. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Swakopmund Sands Hotel
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Day 3: Half Day Swakopmund Tour, Leisure afternoon
In the morning, attend the Living Desert Experience. With the help of local experts, we will learn some basic information of the flora and fauna living in Namib Desert along with other visitors. In the afternoon, you could travel around the city be yourself or try some popular entertainments such as Catamaran Charters, Horse Riding, and Pelican Point Kayak Tour. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Swakopmund Sands Hotel
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Day 4: Short visit in Skeleton Coast, Head to Brandberg
Today we will head north to Skeleton Coast, one of the world's most desolate and arid coastlines. You can see the bones of whales, seals and other animals, and the shipwrecks scattering all over the coast. Next, we will drive through the highest mountain of Namibia, Brandberg Mountain to see one of the country's famous landmarks in distance: Spitzkoppe (Sharp Head). If we're lucky, we will encounter the desert-adapted wildlife of this area: elephant, rhino, lion, and giraffe on the way. Brandberg has been a sacred place for San people for centuries. After arriving at the lodge, you can enjoy a sundowner drink while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge
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Day 5: Twyfelfontein tour, Head to Etosha NP
Today we will continue northward to Twyfelfontein, one of the largest and most famous places for rock art in Africa. After visiting Twyfelfontein Rock Engraving, Organ pipes, Burnt Mountain, Petrified Forest, we will drive to Etosha National Park, a paradise for southern African wildlife. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South
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Day 6: Full day game drive in Etosha Southwest
Today the driver guide will escort you for a game drive, exploring the southwestern side of Etosha National Park. As the animal kingdom of Namibia, Etosha National Park has 114 species of mammals and 340 species of birds. Every year during the dry season, most of the animals gather at the park's waterholes to drink water. So visitors can just sit around those waterholes and wait for the animals. This is the highlight of Etosha Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South
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Day 7: Full day game drive from South to East
This morning we will drive through the Etosha National Park and go to eastern boundary. At noon we will stop at Halali Camp for lunch and rest for a while. Etosha East is a vast plain, with the Etosha Salt Pan, 5,000 square kilometers, occupying most of the area. In addition to a variety of wild animals, you will also see flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills and other birds. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mushara Lodge
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Day 8: Morning game drive, Head to Caprivi
After today's morning game drive, we plan to head to Caprivi. With lush vegetation and wide rivers, Caprivi offers a completely different experience from Etosha National Park. We will live in a lodge in Divundu, a small village in Caprivi. You have a chance to see elephants, buffalos and other animals drinking on the banks of the river. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mahangu Safari Lodge
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Day 9: Day tour around Okavango River with dinner cruise
We will start game drive after breakfast in Mahango and Bwabwata National Parks. These parks are known for their huge herds of buffalos and hippos. Return to the lodge for lunch at noon. At dusk, attend dinner cruise on the Okavango River arranged by the lodge. You can appreciate the beautiful view of Okavango River, and see many wild animals drinking from the river while enjoying your dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mahangu Safari Lodge
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Day 10: Transfer to Kwando River, Take boat cruise tour
Drive east along the Caprivi Strip for about 200 km to the lodge near the Kwando River in the morning. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a boat cruise over the Kwando River. Try to look for wild dog, impala, sable, tssesebe, giraffe, hippo... Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Namushasha River Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 11: Transfer to Chobe National Park in Botswana
Today we will drive through Ngoma Gate to enter Botswana, which is one of the best spots overlooking the scenery of the Chobe River floodplain. Then we will drive for another 60km to Chobe National Park directly. Upon arrival, have a short rest in the lodge or have a stroll around to enjoy the magnificent views of the Chobe River. After, join the game drive organized by the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Chobe Bakwena Lodge
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Day 12: Day tour to explore Chobe National Park
We will explore Chobe National Park a full day. With the help of the lodge, we will visit the place both by car and by boat. Chobe is known for its spectacular elephant herds, with an estimated population of more than 50,000 elephants. In addition to elephants, we will also try to track down buffalos, wild dogs, lions, hippos, crocodiles and bushbucks. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Chobe Bakwena Lodge
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Day 13: Private drive to Zimbabwe and enjoy Victoria Falls tour
After breakfast, we will cross the border to experience Victoria Falls. Driving for about 70 km, we will arrive in Zimbabwe. After a short break, the driver guide will accompany you to Victoria Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. We can stop and take pictures when we pass by "Big Tree" on the way. An experienced guide will escort you to hike through the rain forest and explain the waterfalls and the area's history. Finally, go back to the lodge for dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: A'Zambezi River Lodge
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Day 14: Departure from Victoria Falls International Airport
Your 2 weeks Namibia Botswana Zimbabwe tour will be over today. The airport drop-off service is not included in our price. But you can book the service from the lodge. Wish you a nice journey home! Meals: Breakfast
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