Lodge Safari in Botswana

After our first meeting, we leave the coastal town of Swakopmund and head towards the massive granite formations of Spitzkoppe, which rise 700 meters above the desert plains. The rock paintings indicate the significance this area had for the San many years ago. During a walk with a local guide, we have the opportunity to admire some examples of San rock art before we head to our overnight accommodation for the evening. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Included Highlight: Visit to Spitzkoppe and exploration with a local guide.

We wake up early and drive to Etosha National Park. Etosha is the site of some of the most unique wildlife sightings in Africa. We arrive at the park in the afternoon and experience our first game drive on the way to camp. Included meals are breakfast, lunch snack, and dinner. The highlight of the day is the afternoon safari in the truck.

We must rise early as we head to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Upon arrival, we will take a short walk through the city center and have the opportunity to visit some of the more well-known landmarks. Our accommodation is located halfway between the city and the airport. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included Highlight: Walk through Windhoek with your guide.

For the next two nights, we will be separated from our overland truck. Therefore, it is important that you pack/collect your personal belongings that you may need before we set out for Maun. There will not be enough time to repack in Maun. Please pack lightly and only take what you need for the next two nights. This morning we rise early and make our way to Maun. Upon arrival in Maun, you will have the opportunity to participate in a scenic flight over the delta (weather and timing permitting). After the optional scenic flight, you will be picked up in Maun and taken in smaller safari vehicles to the Khwai Conservation Area. In the evening, our guide will prepare us for our mokoro excursion, the journey into the Okavango Delta, and our game drive in Khwai. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Optional Activity: Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta.

Today's drive through Savuti National Park to Kasane will take about ten hours. We will set off at first light in the open 4x4 safari vehicles. The road conditions can best be described as dense sand and, depending on the season you are traveling in, it may go through thick vegetation. During the winter months (May to September), we recommend dressing in warm clothes, packing a beanie and/or a scarf, as well as a thick jacket. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed when crossing these wilderness areas, and each stop for wildlife observation extends the time we spend in the 4x4 safari vehicle. It is advisable to stock up on snacks and at least five liters of water in Maun, as there are no other supply points until Kasane. The Savuti Game Reserve is a unique area bordering the Okavango Delta to the west and Chobe National Park to the east. Savuti is known for having the highest concentration of wildlife in southern Africa. Today will be a long day, but we hope to see many species of animals and plants. The habitats in the Savuti Game Reserve range from wetlands to open waters to grasslands and savanna woodlands. In the afternoon, we reach the banks of the Chobe River and meet our overland truck in the town of Kasane. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included Highlight: Full-day safari in Savuti Game Reserve in 4x4 safari vehicles.

With all the memories of our experiences in the wilderness etched into our minds, we cross the border into Zimbabwe and make the short drive to Victoria Falls. Today you have the opportunity to see the spectacular Victoria Falls, also known by the local name 'Mosi-oa Tunya' (the smoke that thunders). Much of today will be dedicated to experiencing the mighty Zambezi River as it plunges into the Batoka Gorge below, but the lively adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a variety of optional activities for those in need of an adrenaline rush in the afternoon. For the more relaxed traveler, there are also craft markets and cafes. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Optional Activity: Visit to Victoria Falls National Park, bungee jump, gorge swing, sunset boat cruise, helicopter flights.