From Victoria Falls to the Sand Dunes of Namibia

Your overland tour from Victoria Falls to Namibia begins at midday with a group meeting and a short briefing, before you reach the impressive Victoria Falls. The falls are without doubt among the greatest natural wonders of this world, and you take two days to explore the surroundings. Many adventure activities, such as white-water rafting or bungee jumping, are also offered here (all optional). You sleep in tents.

Driving distance day 4: approx. 200 km; pure driving time approx. 3–4 hours

After crossing the border into Namibia, you are in the Zambezi Region. It is part of the Caprivi Strip – a narrow strip of land stretching between Angola, Zambia and Botswana. You drive west and spend two days exploring this wildlife-rich area. You go on game drives and a boat safari on the Kwando River. You sleep in tents.

In the morning, listen to the singing of the numerous birds found around the camp. On the road again, you follow the Kavango River. Along the way, wood carvings are offered everywhere at roadside stalls and souvenir shops. Today’s camp is on the riverbank, where you can enjoy a spectacular sunset. You sleep in tents.

You push on into the interior of Namibia until you reach Etosha National Park. The national park, with its waterholes that magically attract the native wildlife, surrounds the Etosha salt pan. During the game drives in the park you have very good chances of coming across elephants, antelope and lions. You pitch your tents at one of the camps in the park. Night in a tent.

Further south you reach the Brandberg. You pitch today’s camp right at the dry riverbed of the Ugab River. The dry Ugab River is home to the rare desert elephants. Together with a local guide you go on a hike and marvel at the famous “White Lady” rock painting. You sleep in tents.

Enjoy the beautiful desert landscape. From afar you can already see the huge granite domes rising out of the desert around the Spitzkoppe, the Matterhorn of Namibia. Your camp is located beneath the gigantic domes. From there you set off on a hike to explore the surroundings and to experience a spectacular sunset in the peace and vastness. You sleep in tents.

You cross flat, open plains before finally reaching the Atlantic coast. At Cape Cross you visit the seal colony and then continue to the coastal town of Swakopmund. Here the rest of the day and the whole of the next day are at your free disposal. You have the chance to try quad biking or sandboarding, to name just a few of the many activities on offer (all optional). On both evenings you go for dinner together at one of the local restaurants (at your own expense). You stay at Dunedin Star Guesthouse.

The landscape surrounding the coastal town of Swakopmund looks almost lunar. You drive south towards the Namib Desert. From afar, the sand dunes, growing ever redder, tower up. You explore Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon on foot and marvel at a fascinating sunset over the highest dunes in the world. You sleep in tents.

Windhoek is both the largest city and the capital of Namibia. The flair of the city is probably due to the fusion of African and European culture, the friendly nature of its inhabitants and the mix of modernity and old colonial architecture. You arrive late in the day and have dinner at one of the excellent restaurants (at your own expense). You stay at Terra Africa Guesthouse.

Your trip from Victoria Falls to Namibia ends in Windhoek after a shared breakfast. On request, a transfer to Windhoek airport can be arranged (for an additional charge).

Breakfast

Note: Solo travellers are welcome to share a tent/room with other solo travellers of the same sex at no extra charge.