Self-drive 4x4 safari in Namibia and Botswana

Transfer from the International Airport of Namibia to Windhoek's city center. Introduction to the off-road vehicles at the workshop. Departure to the Etosha pan to enjoy 'Africa pure' at the famous waterhole of Okaukuejo right on the first evening. In Etosha Park we will encounter all the animals of southern Africa: elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and, with a bit of luck, even a rhinoceros. Tomorrow will give us plenty of opportunities for this. But tonight the starry sky in its indescribable clarity - after all, Namibia is among the top 3 places in the world for sky observations according to the Max Planck Institute - is our observation field and one or another shooting star may greet us. Camping in tents. The tents and all camping equipment will be provided, but we ask participants to assist in setting up and dismantling the campsite. (450km paved road)

Via Tsumeb and Grootfontein we head to Rundu at the Angolan border. The riverbank of Angola lies before us, but there is no border crossing here and so it is wonderfully dreamy to stay at the Sarasungu River Lodge with the sounds of the night. The Okavango flows here on its way to the delta and already gives us a glimpse of the magnificent natural landscape that awaits us. (360km paved road)

Over the Ngoma Bridge we drive through Zimbabwe to Zambia, from where we will visit the Victoria Falls. 'The smoke that thunders' impressed Dr. Livingstone back in the day and has lost none of its beauty since. Nestled in the tropical nature of a rainforest, the Zambezi falls 108m deep over a width of 1700m. The Victoria Falls are twice as high as Niagara Falls and the resulting spray clouds reach up to 500m high and can be seen up to 60km away. Mosi-oa-Tunya (the name given to the falls by the local people) carries varying water masses depending on the season, and they are certainly most spectacular in April after the rainy season, however, the spray formation is so strong that the falls are often not visible. Overnight at Sprayview Hotel. (130km paved road)

This day takes us for many hours through challenging off-road terrain in absolutely pristine beauty, small African villages like Mabele, Kavimba, Kachekabwe or Kataba line the way and we are already looking forward to another highlight, the Gcoha Hills. Camping Savuti campsite. (160km sandy track)

The crocodiles of Botswana undoubtedly have the reputation of being among the largest in the world. This claim can be verified by everyone this morning at the sight of a crocodile farm - Afterwards we will travel to Ghanzi towards Namibia, where we will also camp. (290km paved road)

Departure to the international airport in Windhoek, transfer will be organized.