Cost: TBC
Daily Schedule
Botswana – Ghanzi
Today we travel east to neighbouring Botswana and the Kalahari Desert. Starkly different to the Namib Desert after which Namibia is named, the Kalahari is no less dramatic and covers over 900 000 square kilometres. The San people have long been associated with this harsh environment and this tonight we enjoy a dance evening that provides an insight into their culture of song, dance and story-telling.
| Accommodation: | Ghanzi Trail Blazers http://ghanzitrailblazers.co.bw |
| Facilities: | Two per room with en-suite bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Windhoek to Ghanzi |
| Meals: | Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | San Tribal dance in evening |
| Activities: | San Guided Walk (could take place the next morning) |
| Border Post: | Namibia: Buitepos, Tel: +264 62 560401, Open: 07h00-24h00 Botswana: Mamanu, Tel: +267 (0) 659 2013/2064, Open: 07h00-24h00 |
Greater Moremi Game Reserve Area
You will be separated from your Overland truck for the next 2 nights and it is therefore important that you pack/gather your personal belongings which you may need, before we depart for Maun today as there is limited time in Maun for re-packing and storing. Please pack lightly and only take what you need for the following two nights. This morning we rise early and make our way towards Maun, where upon arrival in Maun you will have the opportunity to go on an optional scenic flight over the Delta (time and weather permitting). After your optional flight, you will be collected from Maun and will be transferred to the Greater Moremi Game Reserve Area in smaller safari type vehicles. This evening our guide will prepare us on what to expect for our mokoro excursion into the Okavango Delta and our game drive in Moremi Game Reserve.
Greater Moremi Game Reserve Area
Heading out early, we transfer by safari vehicle, to the poling station, where we will meet the polers who will be escorting us into the Delta. The polers will steer us through the serene area of narrow, reed lined channels which open out onto beautiful lagoons. Reaching one of the many islands, a nature walk may be taken with your pole and after the walk, we return by mokoro through the channels back to the poling station. While the mokoro trail is not primarily a game viewing activity, a variety of game may be spotted in this pristine wilderness area, including elephant, giraffe, kudu, impala and zebra. After lunch, we will return to Moremi Game Reserve for our afternoon game drive which will be conducted in open 4x4 safari vehicles. The game viewing routes chosen during the afternoon by the professional guide may vary especially when high floods are experienced as certain roads may be closed or impassable.
Savuti Game Reserve
The Savuti Game Reserve is a unique area bordered by the Okavango Delta to west and Chobe National Park to the east. Savuti is renowned as a big game area and known for having the largest concentrations of wildlife in Southern Africa. Today we will spend most of our day travelling through the Savuti Game Reserve in search of the species that roam the plains. Offering habitats from wetland, open water to the grasslands and Savannah woodland, we hope to see as many species of fauna and flora possible. This afternoon we arrive on the banks of the Chobe River and will be re-united with our Nomad truck in the town of Kasane.
| Accommodation: | Thebe River Safaris http://www.theberiversafaris.com |
| Facilities: | Two per room with en-suite bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Moremi South Gate – via Savuti Game Reserve - Kasane |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Full Day Game Drive through Savuti Game Reserve in 4x4 safari vehicles |
Chobe National Park
For those that opt to participate in the optional game drive in Chobe National Park, you will be collected early from camp and will venture out in open 4x4 safari type vehicles. You will return to camp in time for lunch and a quick siesta before we head out in the afternoon to explore the Chobe National Park from the river, enjoying a leisurely boat cruise which allows us an up close and personal experience with the many elephants that frequent the river in the afternoons.
| Accommodation: | Thebe River Safaris http://www.theberiversafaris.com |
| Facilities: | Two per room with en-suite bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Nata to Kasane |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Chobe National Park Boat Cruise |
| Activities: | Chobe National Park Game Drive |
Zimbabwe -Victoria Falls
With the memories of our wildlife encounters firmly etched in our minds, we cross the border into Zimbabwe this morning and travel the short distance to Victoria Falls. Today you have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls at your leisure, also known by the local name of “Mosi-oa Tunya” (the smoke that thunders). While much of today is dedicated to viewing the mighty Zambezi River as it drops into the Batoka Gorge below, the bustling adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a range of optional activities for those wanting a dose of adrenaline in the afternoon. For the more relaxed traveller there are craft markets and coffee shops on offer as well.
| Accommodation: | Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel https://rtgafrica.com/victoria-falls-rainbow/ |
| Facilities: | Two per room with en-suite bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Kasane to Victoria Falls |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Activities: | Visit the Vic Falls, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Bungee Jump, Helicopter Flights, White Water Rafting |
| Border Post: | Botswana: Kazangula Road, Tel: +267 62 50320 / Open: 06h00-20h00 Zimbabwe: Kzangula Road, Open: 06h00-20h00 |
Victoria Falls
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and with the many activities on offer in Victoria Falls, today is the perfect day for the adventure that most suites your style. Whether rafting the mighty Zambezi River or enjoying a flight over the Falls, this is your day to enjoy the many attractions on offer in Victoria Falls.
Extra Info / Disclaimer
Partaking in an adventure tour in Africa involves covering hundreds if not thousands of kilometres and our tours are as much about this journey as they are about the destinations we visit. Use your time during these drives to talk to your fellow travellers, have a drink and take note of the world passing by your window. Some roads you travel on will be smooth and easy while others could take up to an hour to cover 1 kilometre. There is just no telling what could happen with road, weather, traffic and other conditions that may exist that will either increase or decrease the amount of time you spend on the road so take your watch off, put your iPad away, turn off your phone and just relax. An average day could take anything from 5 to 14 hours, it all depends on the day… and that’s only an “average”!
Tour departure point
Please ensure you arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
07:00am Heja Game Lodge
Windhoek, Namibia
Tel: +264 61 257151 or 257152 www.hejalodge.com
Tour ending point
Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel, 278 Parkway Drive,
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Tel: + 263 13 44583 / 42213-4 https://rtgafrica.com/victoria-falls-rainbow//
Maximum Number of Passengers
20
After hours emergency contact
Our reservations staff are available to receive emergency calls. We would like to request that you respect this emergency number and use it only in the event of emergencies. Please only contact this number if, for example, you have missed your incoming flight, you cannot find your airport transfer or you are running late for your tour departure.
If calling from outside South Africa: 0027 79 154 2588
If calling within South Africa: 0 79 154 2588
Arrival / Departure
Please be sure to arrive 1 day before your tour is due to depart. This will avoid any unforeseen problems. We also highly recommend that you book your flights to depart the day after the tour officially ends to allow for delays and changes.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
If you require accommodation before or after your tour we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange airport transfers – contact your travel agent or Nomad to make these bookings.
40onBurg Hotel
More than just comfortable rooms and delicious aperitifs, 40onBurg Hotel focusses on providing personal, impeccable service associated with old-world hospitality, complete with all the necessary modern conveniences. Their warm and friendly, locally procured and experienced team are on hand to ensure you feel super-comfortable, well cared for, and completely at home during your stay! The en-suite rooms are luxuriously spacious by international standards with the smallest starting at 4.5X5 metres. 40onBurg is the official tour departure point and ending point for Nomad Africa Tours & Safaris, for Cape Town.
What’s included
All meals which are prepared and served at the Nomad truck / accommodation / qualified crew / filtered water / transport in the Nomad truck / included highlights as per the itinerary / entrance fees to National Parks.
What’s excluded
Items of a personal nature (snacks, alcohol, bottled water, soft drinks, tips) / entrance fees (associated with optional activities) / souvenirs
Countries Visited
Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
Onward Travel
This tour can be linked with a number of our other routes, including East Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe or if you are looking for an affordable way to reach Johannesburg, please consider our 2-day transit, Victoria Falls to Johannesburg. Our 2-day transit departs from Victoria Falls travels south via Francistown (Botswana) and onto South Africa, arriving in the late afternoon on day 2. If you are interested to enhance your tour further, please contact us to receive a list of all the available options to suite your time frame and budget.