A lateral safari adventure. Imagine taking 23 days to explore some of the wildest and most beautiful destinations in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia? Not for the faint-hearted, this safari is go, go, go but it is all about the sights, scenery and fun. Plan your budget in advance for a deeper experience: 8 nights in Botswana at several luxury bush camps, transferring by private charter plane. Then 2 nights in Zimbabwe’s Vic Falls followed by 12 days driving through the vast Namibian landscape.
MOREMI RESERVE, BOTSWANA
STAY 2 NIGHTS
Enjoy Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, and more
Peering out from beneath giant ebony trees, Camp Moremi is the epitome of the word safari. Find it in the Xaxanaka area of the Moremi Game Reserve where thrilling morning and evening game drives promise frequent sightings of lion, leopard, cheetah and African Wild Dog. Or cruise the Xaxanaka Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat. You will never want to leave the 11 African-style safari tents that look out over the lagoon from raised teak platforms.
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA
STAY 2 NIGHTS
Enjoy Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, and more
Explore the exquisite Savute marshes from your luxury base at Savute Safari Lodge. Stay in one of 12 spacious thatched chalets raised on stilts and set along the tree line on the banks of the channel. Built from local timber and glass and decorated in fresh and inviting colours, each suite boasts a private veranda, combined bedroom-sitting room and ensuite bathroom. Library, lounge and bar plus alfresco dining area in the elephants’ playground.
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA
STAY 2 NIGHTS
Enjoy Adventure, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, and more
Discover Botswana’s premier game viewing venue right on the Chobe River where you can sit for hours wining and dining on the extensive terrace, in the boma and on the riverfront deck. Choose one of 46 rooms tastefully furnished with hand-crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and decorated with original African carvings and paintings. Revel in the highest density of elephants in Africa and enjoy sunset cruises and daily game drives with pro guides. Luxury accommodation, swimming pool and conference facilities.
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
STAY 2 NIGHTS
Enjoy Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine, and more
Explore Victoria Falls from the exquisite Ilala Lodge. The epitome of refined elegance, with stunning interiors and picturesque surrounds, this boutique hotel makes for an idyllic base from which to witness one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world.
Create your own magical memories in this heavenly Eden where wildlife roam freely in the manicured grounds.
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA
STAY 1 NIGHT
Enjoy Relaxation, birding, leisure, business and more
A homey ambience, chic style, fantastic facilities plus personal service combine to make Olive Grove Guesthouse an excellent base from which to explore the city and its fascinating culture. Book a stay in one of 10 well-appointed rooms or opt for the more spacious executive suite. Enjoy freshly prepared and delicious a la carte dishes and treat yourself to some relaxing massages in the wellness centre.
SOSSUSVLEI REGION, NAMIBIA
STAY 2 NIGHTS
Enjoy wildlife, flora, leisure, relaxation and more
Comfortable and warm hospitality make this Namibian holiday resort the essential destination when coming to absorb the powerful beauty of Namibia’s oldest dunes. Be the first to get to Sossusvlei dunes before the gates open and enjoy the privilege of photographing the sunsets when the crowds have gone. Explore the Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, surrounded by the Namib Desert.
SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA
STAY 2 NIGHTS
Enjoy beach, relaxation, leisure, birding and more
Swakopmund is a cool respite from the desert heat and guests appreciate the beach angling and deep sea fishing from here. Experience the German flavour of the town – go shopping, eat traditional food or just take a stroll along the windswept beaches. Enjoy the best of Namibian hospitality from one of 19 exquisite rooms, all equipped with modern amenities. The sound of waves crashing on the Swakopmund beachfront will lull visitors to sleep when they choose accommodation at the Beach Lodge.
MOWANI MOUNTAIN CAMP
DAMARALAND REGION, NAMIBIA
STAY 2 NIGHTS
Enjoy wildlife, flora, leisure, relaxation and more
Choose from 15 elegantly-decorated tented rooms or rough it out in one of the 7 campsites with breathtaking vistas across the Aba Huab valley. Enjoy the stark beauty of this unspoilt landscape and all its desert-adapted wildlife and prehistoric reminders in the rock art and mountain formations.
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA
STAY 2 NIGHTS
Enjoy Birding, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine, and more
Travel to Namibia’s Etosha Region to see game! There are about 114 species of mammal including lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, hippo and others – mostly sighted around water holes. Take a safari that includes bird watching or nature walks or rather self-drive into the reserve.
WATERBERG PLATEAU NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA
STAY 2 NIGHTS
Enjoy Adventure, Birding, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, and more
For an opportunity to get close to some of Namibia’s wild large cats, book a bed at Okonjima Bush Camp and visit the AfriCat Foundation in the Okonjima reserve. situated halfway between Windhoek and Etosha, Okonjima is nestled among the Omboroko Mountains and highlights cheetah and leopard safaris.
Lateral Safari Adventure
Imagine taking 23 days to explore some of the best parts of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia? This trip is not for the fainthearted as you are always on the go, and you need a good budget too. Plan this trip in advance and you can then enjoy the sights: 8 nights in Botswana staying at several luxury bush camps and moving by charter plane. Then 2 nights in Zimbabwe’s Vic Falls to learn why it is a Natural Heritage Site. Your last 12 days are spent driving through the vastness of the Namibian landscape. You will be in awe. From the lushness of the Delta to the dryness of the Namib, what could be a better African holiday combo tour?
Enjoy seeing visiting Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Damaraland. When you leave, you will have tears in your eyes…
You start your long 23-day safari adventure in the extraordinary Okavango Delta. You fly directly from Johannesburg to Maun, safari mecca and gateway to the Delta. Catch your 25-minute charter flight to Camp Moremi, a dreamy place nestling in the lush natural environment here where people are scarce and wildlife plentiful.
The best part about staying at Camp Moremi is that you are already in the stunning and famous Moremi Game Reserve, and you have immediate access to the wonderfully wild waterways of the Delta. You will love this water and land safari where game, birdlife, and all kinds of living things change your view of life forever. Put you feet up and settle into your rustic chic camp as you learn how to relax.
Overnight at Camp Moremi
Overnight at Camp Moremi
Your second day takes you deeper into the magical Delta when you take your short 15-minute charter to Xugana Island Lodge. You may have to take a boat if the waters are high, and then it is an hour of scenic cruising through pristine natural habitats.
This island called Xugana is all about the water experience – you can enjoy many silent mokoro journeys through the channels full of life and the water is always there at this camp. Go birding or in search of the smaller creatures on a scintillating guided bush walk. Getting back to nature is what Xugana is all about…enjoy it!
Overnight at Mapula Lodge
Overnight at Mapula Lodge
Your days at each camp may be few but the experiences are rich. Get ready to fly again to Savute Safari Lodge in the Linyanti/Savute Wetlands lying between the wildlife rich Okavango Delta and the Chobe River.
You are now in the far west of Chobe National Park where the wet Savute region entertains incredible herds of elephant – you may be lucky enough to witness the second-largest mammal migration right here with their predators in tow! Enjoy your tented camp where luxury and rustic style camping join hands to ensure you are comfortable in nature.
Overnight at Savute Safari Lodge
Overnight at Savute Safari Lodge
Now you get into thre real river game viewing from the very popular banks of the Chobe River. First you must fly from Savute to Kasane Airport and get your lift to the delightful and legendary Chobe Game Lodge. This is the ideal game viewing spot, inside the National Park and on the banks of the Chobe River. Which means a lovely activity list of plenty of game drives, plenty of river cruises and so much time to sit back, drink in hand, to watch those kingly Fish Eagles catch their prey so easily. Herds of elephants, prides of lions, they are all there…
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
Leaving Botswana behind, you now cross the border by road into Victoria Falls to experience this exciting corner of Zimbabwe. You will appreciate your 2 adventure-packed nights at the charming Ilala Lodge. Make time to really study this global natural wonder and World Heritage Site – hike to all the view sites, bungee jump off the bridge or book that awe-inspiring flip by helicopter over the enormous volumes of water that fall every second.
Overnight at Ilala Lodge
Overnight at Ilala Lodge
Your epic lateral safari adventure move on yet again into a new country, this time Namibia. Fly from Victoria Falls International Airport to Windhoek for only one night, to fetch your hired car for the rest of your magical trip. You are now going to self-drive through Namibia, exploring the mind-blowing terrain of this beautiful destination. The best place to start of course is at Sossusvlei…
Overnight at Olive Grove Guest House
Take your time driving from Windhoek to Sossusvlei. You will explore the beautiful pass that takes you down from the highlands to the low-lying Namib Desert.
Spend a quiet night at Sossus Dune Lodge in true comfort and style – soak up awe-inspiring views of mountain and desert scenery and fall in love with the exquisite Namib Desert.
Overnight at Sossus Dune Lodge
Overnight at Sossus Dune Lodge
When you finally reach the cool misty Swakopmund, it will be a relief from the desert heat of the Namib that you get used to on your long drive. Enjoy 2 nights in this coastal harbour town where a must do is the interesting marine cruise of Walvis Bay, exiting dune boarding adventures and some curio shopping along the way. Eat out in a quaint German restaurant for something different.
Overnight at Beach Lodge Swakopmund
Overnight at Beach Lodge Swakopmund
Namibia is huge! You will drive up the Skeleton Coast now as you leave Swakopmund, for nearly 100km before you turn inland towards Damaraland. This rocky landscape is home to some extraordinary creatures including desert-adapted elephants and rhino, oryx, springbok, ostriches and many birds.
With wildife musts come culture and when you enjoy another 2 nights at Mowani, you will learn more about your ancestors when you explore the amazing Twyfelfontein Bushman paintings, Burnt Mountain and The Organ Pipes. Make the most of photographic opportunities wherever you go, especially on scenic sundowner drives and wonderful walks through the rocky hills and savannas.
Overnight at Mowani Mountain Camp
Overnight at Mowani Mountain Camp
Get ready for some mind-blowing game viewing at the famous Etosha National Park, not so far away this time. Spend two nights in plush chalets game viewing for hours beside a floodlit waterhole.
Visitors flock to these waterholes in Etosha to get really close to wild animals coming down to drinks all day, at different times. Seeing so many nocturnal animals and their interactions is better than any movie or documentary! Tick off the Big 5, plenty of birds and keep your camera at the ready for a kill or two right where you can see it!
Overnight at Etosha Safari Lodge
Overnight at Etosha Safari Lodge
Take the scenic route halfway back to Windhoek,, stopping en route at Frans Indongo Lodge in the Waterberg area of central Namibia.
You will also love the Okonjima Plains Camp in the Omboroko Mountains, also part of the Waterberg Plateau. The main attraction at the lodge are the leopard and cheetah resident on the farm. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation which is dedicated to preserving the big cats of Namibia. These 2 species are considered especially important to conserve at Okonjima. And seeing them up close is something you will never forget.
Overnight at Okonjima Bush Camp
Overnight at Okonjima Bush Camp
Back to Windhoek, which must be feeling so familiar by now, for one more night. Sip a local beer and try some German cuisine .
Overnight at Olive Grove Guest House
Last day on this epic tour means getting back to the Windhoek airport for your flight to Johannesburg or directly home.
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