16 Days Namibia to Botswana
USD2600.00 p/p
USD 1850.00 p/p
Trip Code BBWW16
Set off on a journey through two countries in Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Explore the Namib Naukluft National Park, climb some of the world’s highest sand dunes, visit the beautiful granite rocks in Spitzkoppe, experience the Himba people and culture, go on safari in Etosha National Park or see wildlife in Moremi Game Reserve. This 16 day tour is your chance to explore these beautiful places and experience an adventure of a lifetime!
Day 1
Today we venture deeper into the Namib Desert. Our destination is the dune fields. Long dusty roads farmlands offer us an insight into the vastness of rural Namibia. The red dunes and the slowly changing landscapes entertain us during our drive to Sesrim.
Day 2
Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon. Opt to climb up the breathtaking Dune 45. Enjoy a visit to Sossusvlei, the world’s largest sand dunes, up to 300m (984 ft). Visit the Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. 4×4 transfer to Sossusvlei
Day 3
Bushman camp have an exquisite walk as one of the best highlights of the trip. This afternoon we join a local expert for an educational desert excursion. Tonight we empty the red sand from our shoes and spend the night under the magnificent desert stars, knowing that we have spent a full-day enjoying the wonders of this harsh land. This afternoon we join a local expert for an educational desert excursion.
Day 4
Swakopmund Reluctantly we leave the Namib behind and after a stop to mark our crossing of the Tropic of Capricorn, we drive on the Atlantic coastline. Today civilisation awaits. We make a stop at the Walvis Bay lagoon, hoping to catch a glimpse of the flamingos that feed in the shallows. Arriving in Swakopmund we will have the opportunity to book some of the many adventures on offer.
Day 5
A day to enjoy adrenaline adventures and other optional activities.. An opportunity today to explore the German style town at your leisure. Not to be missed is a delightful range of German inspired treats. Swakopmund is a small town but with all the convenience that you need. Also catchup on the internet let them know how beautiful Africa is.
DAY 6
Spitzkoppe we make our way to the massive granite formations of Spitzkoppe which tower 700 metres above the desert plains below. The rock art indicates the San people who lived here many years ago. A local guide will have the opportunity to show some examples of the San’s rock art. A night under the stars awaits us.
Day 7
Tradition and tribe is one of the values of the people from Africa. Himba is one of the tribes that make up the history of Namibia and today we get to be part of the Himba culture.
Learn and experience the culture, interaction with the Himba people.
Day 8
Rising early this morning we drive to the Etosha National Park. Etosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We enter the park and begin with our first game drive as we make our way to camp.
Day 9
Our second day in Etosha allows for a full day to continue our exploration of the park. No day on safari is ever the same and the suspense before that special sighting is the motivation that keeps our eyes wide open. We explore the edges of Etosha Pan in search of the abundant wildlife that occurs in the park.
Day 10
Escape to Botswana. The campsite is something to look forward to. Outstanding features like a bar and the river swimming pool.
Day 11
Set on the banks of the beautiful island safari camp in northern Botswana, Maun is the third largest town in this spectacularly scenic southern African country. Maun is the start of the Okavango Delta and as a result, has developed into a busy city that is considered Botswana’s tourism capital. Maun Game Reserve and Moremi Game Reserve are home to hippos, lions and rhinos.
Day 12/13
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. This diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.
Day 14
Explore the Kalahari Desert. Learn fascinating survival skills from the local San Bushmen on an optional walk and choose to enjoy a traditional bushmen dance in the evening.
Continue through the eastern part of Namibia and cross into Botswana before travelling into the heart of the Kalahari.
Day 15
Transit countryside to Windhoek. Enjoy local food at the famous Joe’s Beer House. Party and dance as we enjoy the last day before you say goodbye to Africa and Bush Bound.
Day 16
Transit to airport.
We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit and thanks for choosing Bush Bound Africa Safaris!
| START | END | ACCOMODATION | ACTIVITIES | B | L | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arebbush | Sesrim | Sesrim camp | Sesrim canyon,sunset. | A | X | X |
| 2 | Sesrim | Sesrim | Sesrim camp | Dune45, Deadvei, Sossuvlei | X | X | X |
| 3 | Sesrim | Busman | Busman camp | Desert walk | X | X | X |
| 4 | Busman | Swakopmund | Stay@swakop | City tour, optional activities | X | X | 0 |
| 5 | Swakop | Swakop | Stay@swakop | Optional activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Swakop | Spitzkoppe | Spitzkoppe camp | Walk exploring rock paintin | 0 | X | X |
| 7 | Spitzkoppe | Outjo | Etotongwe lodge | Himba village tour | X | X | X |
| 8 | Outjo | Etosha | Namutoni camp | Game drive in the truck | X | X | X |
| 9 | Etosha | Etosha | Okaukuejo camp | Full day game drive | X | X | X |
| 10 | Etosha | Divundu | Ngepi camp | X | X | X | |
| 11 | Divundu | Maun | Island camp | Flight over the delta | X | X | x |
| 12 | Maun | Moremi | bush camp | Mokoro, nature walk | X | X | X |
| 13 | Moremi | Moremi | bush camp | Nature walk,sunset mokoro | X | X | X |
| 14 | Moremii | Ghanzi | Trailblazer | San experience | X | X | x |
| 15 | Ghanzi | Windhoek | Arebbush | City tour | X | X | 0 |
| 16 | Airport🛫 | End | End | End |
Additional on the route guide KEY
B-reakfast
L-unch
D-inner
X-provided
O-own expense
A-commodation provides
Country info:
Capital city: Gabarone
National parks: Chobe National Park, Central Kalahari, Makgadikgadi, Moremi
Visa: Each nationality has different visa requirements please check with the country embassy for up to date information. For some nationalities, a visa can not be obtained at the border and an application needs to be done prior to traveling. So it is very important to check the visa requirements prior to travel.
Language spoken: English,Setswana
Currency: Pula
Credit cards accepted: Yes
Electric voltage: 220v
Country code for phones: +267
Time zone: UTC+2 (SAST)
General Trip Summary
| ITEM | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Crew | Crew 2 |
| Max Passengers | 15 Passengers Max |
| Vehicle | Safari Adventure Truck |
| Duration | 16 Days 15 Nights |
| Meals | Breakfast x 12, Lunch x 14, Dinner x 13 |
| Countries | Namibia/Botswana |
What to bring:
- On board the truck, you will have an assigned locker that is approximately 35 x 35 x 80 cm.
- In the summer, bring light, cotton, easy to dry clothing.
- In the winter, you will want to bring a fleece jacket and wool hat.
- colors such as khaki, beige and green are best.
- You will want to bring a good camera and binoculars to maximize your experience.
- bring a sleeping bag and pillow for sleeping. (Linens are provided by the hotels on accommodated tours.)
- Bottled water is a recommendation always when travelling.
- Hand sanitizer is a good idea.
- A padlock for your locker is also recommended.
What is provided:
- Edutainment including a free subscription to Bush TV
- Food for meals (any additional snacks you desire can be purchased along the way)
- Tents, sleeping mattress
- Entrance fee to parks
What to expect:
For camping tours, you will be shown how to pitch and take down your own tent.With the help of the experts you will be masters in no time.The manual is within your heart.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner differ depending on the chefs and what’s available in that area for purchase. Dietary requirements and allergies usually can be covered with prior communication to make it easy for our chefs.
Most campsites have laundry areas are available,be it do it yourself for a fee or sent to be done for a fee still.
