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Three Countries in One Classic - Detailed Information

DAY 1

Namib Desert - Sossusvlei - Dune 45 : Head south from Windhoek through desert shrub savannah to the edge of the plateau and down to the Namib Desert floor. The Sossusvlei Dunes area, one of the most beautiful places on earth, boasts some of the highest dunes in the world with ancient Camelthorn Trees, endemic Nara bushes, desert adapted Oryx, Springbok and Ostriches as well as awesome landscapes. Overnight: Desert Homestead or similar (DBB)

DAY 2

Namib Desert - Sossusvlei - Dune 45 : This morning will be spent in the dunes on photography, dune climbing and to visit places such as Dune 45 and the Tsauchab River bed. The afternoon is set aside for a hike in the area, possibly the Sesriem Canyon or Elim Dune or the Naukluft Mountains. Overnight: Desert Homestead or similar (DBB)

DAY 3

Kuiseb Canyon - Namib Gravel Plains - Welwitschia - Swakopmund - Skeleton Coast : Head west to the gravel plains of the Namib to visit the amazing prehistoric Welwitschia plants and Moonlandscape before arriving at the German colonial style town of Swakopmund. Overnight: Swakopmund Guest House or similar (BB)

DAY 4

Swakopmund : The morning is set aside for an excursion to the Walvis Bay lagoon where a wide range of birds such as flamingoes, pelicans and waders can be seen. The afternoon is free to spend in Swakopmund.
Optional extra activities:
- scenic flights over the Skeleton Coast (recommended)
- Dolphin boat cruise at Walvis Bay (recommended)
- Dune 4X4 quad biking etc.
Overnight: Swakopmund Guest House or similar (BB)

DAY 5

Skeleton Coast - Cape Cross Damaraland : From Swakopmund, head north along a section of the Skeleton Coast to Cape Cross to visit the breeding colony of Cape Fur seals before heading inland to Uis, the centre of Damaraland. From here, head north through this semi-desert area, beautiful with eroded granite hills and dolerite dykes to the Twyfelfontein area. If time permits, visit the "open air museum" of Twyfelfontein this afternoon, or tomorrow morning. Overnight: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar (DBB)

DAY 6

Twyfelfontein - Etosha National Park : A visit to the Etosha National Park is one of the highlights of traveling Namibia. Etosha, which was declared a game reserve by the German colonial administration back in 1907, covers an area of more than 22 000 sq kms. In its centre lies a vast saltpan surrounded by grass and thorn savannah, Mopane bushland in the west and dry forest in the north-east. About two million years ago, this area was an enormous lake, fed by the Kunene river. However the lake slowly dried up because over time, the river changed its course.
The pan is just about always dry. However, in the southern parts there are have water-holes scattered throughout this area and form the basis of life for countless game. In years of good rain, sections of the pan are flooded and becomes home to many birds species, a speciality being flamingos that come here to breed.
Be it a lion or an elephant, a giraffe or a zebra, almost all African animal species are represented in the huge nature reserve, approx. 22 000 square kilometers in size. There is an estimated number of 250 lions in the park, 300 rhinos, 2 500 giraffes, 6 000 zebras and more than 2 000 elephants. The dainty springbok are especially numerous; at least 20 000 of them roam the reserve. Often, they can be observed in enormous herds of several hundred animals.
The Etosha National Park has a good infrastructure. Well-maintained gravel roads (untarred) lead to the waterholes, where game viewing is at its best. In the three rest camps Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni, chalets and camping sites are available as well as restaurants, stores and swimming pools. Overnight at Namibia Wildlife Resorts bungalows at Namutoni, Halali and/or Okaukuejo OR at a private lodge outside the park. (DBB)

DAY 7

Etosha National Park : Two full days (three nights) are set aside to spend on game drives and game viewing at various waterholes in the beautiful game reserve. View numerous species of animals drinking at the same waterhole, not often seen in other African parks! Overnight at Namibia Wildlife Resorts bungalows at Namutoni, Halali and/or Okaukuejo OR at a private lodge outside the park. (DBB)

DAY 8

Etosha National Park : Game viewing in the Etosha National Park. Overnight at Namibia Wildlife Resorts bungalows at Namutoni, Halali and/or Okaukuejo OR at a private lodge outside the park. (DBB)

DAY 9

Popa Falls - Mahangu National park : Exit Etosha at the eastern gate and head north via Grootfontein to Rundu, a remote frontier town situated on the banks of the Okavango River where it forms the northern border with Angola. On the route, detour to visit the Hobas meteorite, one of the largest in the world! From Rundu, travel east to the West Caprivi, the Pops Falls area. Overnight: Ndhovu Lodge or similar (DBB)

DAY 10

Mahangu National park : A full day is set aside to enjoy this beautiful area, especially the Mahangu Game Reserve which is situated on the Okavango River where it flows south-east into the Kalahari Desert.
Here one can see animals not found in other parts of Namibia ..... hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and lots more! Overnight: Ndhovu Lodge or similar (DBB)

DAY 11

East Caprivi - Kwando River : Travel east to enter the Caprivi region and then cross over the Okavango River at Bagani when the river bends south to flow into Botswana. There will be time available to spend in this area on game drives, bird watching and to visit a local village. This is a beautiful area of Namibia, totally different to the arid environment of the rest of the country, but sub-tropical with rivers, wetlands, plenty of birds and animals such as hippo, crocodile, elephant and buffalo. Overnight: Namushasha Lodge or similar (DBB)

DAY 12

Botswana - Chobe Game Reserve : Today the group will travel past Katima Mulilo to enter Botswana at the Ngoma border post, and continue on to Kasane situated on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe National Park is an amazing game reserve and is known for its large herds of elephant, buffalo and large prides of lion! Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge rondavels or similar (DBB)

DAY 13

Chobe Game Reserve : Enjoy a game drive as well as a boat cruise on the Chobe River (included). Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge rondavels or similar (DBB)

DAY 14

Victoria Falls : Enter Zimbabwe at the Kazungula border post and travel on to Victoria Falls. The afternoon is free to visit these beautiful waterfalls and explore the town the entry fee for viewing the Victoria Falls is NOT included.
As an option, this can be changed to go to Livingstone in Zambia for the last night of the safari. Overnight: Ilala Lodge or similar (BB)

DAY 15

Victoria Falls : Free day before transfer to the airport.