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 make our way to our overnight location for the evening. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Included highlight: Visit to Spitzkoppe and exploration with a local guide.

We get up early and drive to Etosha National Park. Etosha is the setting for some of the most unique wildlife observations in Africa. We reach the park in the afternoon and experience our first game drive on the way to the camp. Included are breakfast, lunch snack, and dinner. The highlight of the day is the afternoon safari in the truck.

We have to get up early because we are heading to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. After arriving, we will take a short walk through the city center and have the opportunity to visit some of the more well-known sights. Our accommodation is halfway between the city and the airport. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included Highlight: Walk through Windhoek with your guide.

The next two nights we will be separated from our Overland truck. Therefore, it is important that you pack/gather your personal belongings that you may need before we depart 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 will wake up early and head to Maun. Upon arrival in Maun, you will have the opportunity to participate in a scenic flight over the delta (depending on time and weather). After the optional scenic flight, you will be picked up in Maun and taken to the Khwai Reserve in smaller safari vehicles. In the evening, our guide will prepare us for our mokoro excursion, the outing in the Okavango Delta, and our game drive in Khwai. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Optional activity: Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta.

The journey today through the Savuti National Park to Kasane will take about ten hours. We will depart at first light in 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 dense vegetation. During the winter months (May to September), we recommend bundling up in warm clothing, packing a hat and/or a scarf, as well as a thick jacket. When traversing these wilderness areas, wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, and any 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 further supply points until Kasane. The Savuti Wildlife Reserve is a unique area that borders the Okavango Delta to the west and the Chobe National Park to the east. Savuti is known for having the largest concentration of wildlife in Southern Africa. Today is a long day, but we hope to see many species of animals and plants as well. The habitats in the Savuti Wildlife Reserve range from wetlands to open water to grasslands and savannah woodlands. In the afternoon, we will reach the banks of the Chobe River and meet up again with our overland truck in the town of Kasane. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Included highlight: full-day safari in the Savuti Game Reserve in 4x4 safari vehicles.

With all the memories of our experiences in the wilderness burned into our minds, we cross the border into Zimbabwe and drive the short distance to Victoria Falls. Today you have the opportunity to see the spectacular Victoria Falls, which is also known by the local name "Mosi-oa Tunya" (the smoke that thunders). While a large part of today is dedicated to the sight of the mighty Zambezi River plunging into the Batoka Gorge below, the vibrant adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a range of optional activities for those who need a dose of adrenaline in the afternoon. For the relaxed traveler, there are also craft markets and cafés. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Optional activities: Visit to Victoria Falls National Park, bungee jump, gorge swing, sunset boat cruise, helicopter flights.