Facets of Africa

Arrival at Windhoek airport by midday at the latest. Your transfer driver greets you and takes you to the guesthouse in Windhoek.

There you have some time to rest and freshen up. In the afternoon you then meet your guide.

During a city tour, he shows you the sights of the capital, such as Christ Church, the Tintenpalast and Independence Avenue.

For dinner, you head with all the other travellers to one of Windhoek’s first-class restaurants (at your own expense).

Overnight stay at Vondelhof Guesthouse.

After breakfast, and as soon as your luggage is stowed in the vehicle, your varied journey begins. You drive south.

On gravel roads you travel through beautiful landscapes and over mountain passes towards the Namib Desert. Your destination today is Agama Lodge.

Settle into your room at your leisure and enjoy the view of the nearby Naukluft Mountains, which glow violet in the evening light. As soon as night falls, the stars begin to twinkle in the sky.

You can see them particularly well from your private roof terrace. If you wish, you can even sleep up here under the vast starry sky (for an additional charge) – a unique experience!

In the early morning hours you set off into Namib Naukluft Park. Look forward to an excursion into the sea of dunes of the Namib!

Climb the famous Dune 45 and enjoy the unique view over the seemingly endless dune landscape – the challenging, sandy ascent is without doubt worth it.

You also visit the famous Sossusvlei as well as Deadvlei. The contrast between the white clay pans, the rust-red dunes and the deep blue sky makes for impressive photo subjects.

On the way back you make a detour to Sesriem Canyon. During the dry season it is possible to walk through part of this gorge. After an eventful morning, you slowly make your way back to the lodge.

Treat yourself to a refreshing dip in the swimming pool and spend the rest of the day as you please.

You stay overnight at Agama Lodge again.

Continue towards the Atlantic. Past the Blutkuppe and along the Welwitschia Drive, you drive to the viewpoints of the Moon Landscape, southeast of Swakopmund.

This strange yet fascinating landscape with its bizarre rock formations quickly casts its spell over nature lovers. Finally you reach the charming coastal town of Swakopmund.

On a walking tour you get to the bottom of the town’s history, seeing the old railway station and the Woermann House, among other sights.

The next day is at your leisure. Stroll through the town and along the promenade, or browse the shops. Or take advantage of the wide range of activities: go on a boat tour or a desert safari tracking the Little Five (optional).

In the evening you have dinner with your fellow travellers (at your own expense); the choice of restaurants is large and varied.

Two nights at Swakopmund Guesthouse.

After an early breakfast you set off. Along the Atlantic coast you drive to the Zeila wreck, one of the many stranded shipwrecks, and stop there for photos.

Afterwards you leave the coast. You continue inland, past the impressive Brandberg and into beautiful Damaraland. At Twyfelfontein you see the famous rock engravings, which are true cultural treasures and have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.

In the late afternoon you reach Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, your lodging for the night. After a delicious dinner, you let the evening wind down with a nightcap at the bar before retiring to your room.

In the morning you visit the nearby Damara Living Museum. Here you gain an insight into the traditions of the Damara, one of Namibia’s oldest peoples, and their ancient survival strategies. Then you set off for the next highlight of your trip: Etosha National Park. “Pure safari” is the order of the day over the coming days in one of the most attractive national parks in southern Africa! Look out for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and various antelope species. Again and again you stop at waterholes to watch the animals drinking. Your guide is happy to share his extensive knowledge of the fascinating fauna with you. As the sun nears the horizon, you head to Etosha Village, today’s accommodation, located right at Etosha’s gates.

After sunrise and a hearty breakfast, you set off on further game drives. As no game drive is like another, you can look forward to another exciting day in nature today.

You often come across herds of impala, wildebeest, oryx or zebra peacefully roaming the open savannah. To your left, the huge Etosha Pan stretches to the horizon.

You stop at various waterholes to watch animals up close.

As yesterday, it is worth getting up early today too. A last game drive in Etosha National Park awaits you.

With a little luck you will track down animals you have not yet seen in the past few days and can enjoy the unique nature to the full once more. Around midday it is then time to say goodbye to the Etosha region.

You head northeast and finally reach Fiume Lodge near Grootfontein, where you spend tonight.

The journey continues north. Thatched round clay huts line the way, and the bushland becomes denser and greener.

You stop in Rundu for shopping, the economic centre of the Kavango Region. The town has a lively and colourful market life, where local fishermen and farmers sell their produce.

Finally you reach your accommodation, which lies like a small oasis right on the Okavango River. Enjoy an ice-cold Rock Shandy at the island bar and put your feet up before taking a boat trip into the sunset.

Watch for hippos and crocodiles with a little luck and let the beautiful river landscape work its magic. For dinner, a traditional braai awaits you – it’s time to grill.

Enjoy the evening by the campfire and listen to the wild whispers of the bush.

You stay overnight at Mobola Island Lodge.

Your trip takes you further into the Caprivi Strip. On the way you pass several villages whose people live mainly from fishing and farming. Not infrequently, large game roams about and crosses the road.

Your destination is the idyllically situated Namushasha River Lodge, a truly magical place. Arrive at your leisure and treat yourself to a short breather before exploring the glorious surroundings on a boat trip in the afternoon.

The Kwando River winds gently through the wide plain and provides a livelihood for numerous wild animals – including hippos, elephants, buffalo, lions, African wild dogs and antelope species such as lechwe, reedbuck and sitatunga, which are found only in this area. Look forward to an incredibly rich birdlife too!

The next day an exciting game drive in Bwabwata National Park awaits you, promising good wildlife viewing.

In the afternoon you have time to relax at the lodge. Cool off in the pool or settle in with a book on the viewing deck right by the river. And be sure to keep an eye on the riverbank too; who knows what animals there will be to discover.

You spend two nights at Namushasha River Lodge.

You leave Namibia and cross the border into Botswana. On the banks of the Chobe River you check in at a cosy lodge.

After a light lunchtime snack, wildlife viewing is once again the focus. In the afternoon and the next day you experience the wildlife of Chobe National Park from the boat and on extended game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle.

With more than 40,000 pachyderms, Chobe National Park has the largest elephant population in southern Africa, and the Big Five can often be seen. Look out for large buffalo herds, lion prides, leopards and other big game as you explore the various corners of the national park.

From the boat you can excellently observe herds of animals coming to the riverbank to drink.

Two nights at Kubu Lodge.

After breakfast you are taken across the border into Zimbabwe. The town of Victoria Falls is your destination.

On a leisurely walk you see “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, loosely translated: the smoke that thunders. Victoria Falls are the second-largest waterfalls in the world.

Across a width of almost two kilometres, the mighty Zambezi plunges more than 100 metres into the depths – an impressive spectacle.

Afterwards you can stroll through the large souvenir market or wander leisurely through the town. On the last evening together, you visit one of the restaurants in town (at your own expense).

You spend the last night of your trip at Pioneers Lodge.

With manifold impressions and experiences in your luggage, your trip comes to an end. Say goodbye to your guide and the other travellers.

You are taken to Victoria Falls airport and begin your journey home or onward.

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