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Journey through Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana

Journey through Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana

Journey through Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana

Journey through Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights 

Tour dates: September 14-25, 2022

Tour cost: in the process of calculation

A unique journey through the four countries of South Africa - the world's highest dunes, the majesty of Victoria Falls, Himba tribes, safari, ocean cruise and much more.

Tour program

 Day 1. Windhoek - Sossusvlei. NAMIBIA. 14/09/2023

Start of our program! We are all gathering in the capital of Namibia - Windhoek! A short acquaintance with the city and we move to the south of Namibia along the plains surrounded by granite mountains. 

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

Accommodation in Desert Quiver Camp

 Day 2. Sossusvlei. NAMIBIA. 15/09/2023

Early rise and departure to the incredible beauty of the dunes of the Namib Desert! You can climb the dunes and see that majestic view of the desert. Also today we will visit the incredible Sesriem Canyon on the territory of the reserve.

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

Accommodation in Moon Mountain Lodge 

 Day 3. Swakopmund. NAMIBIA. 16/09/2023

We move to the town of Swakopmund. We will visit the largest dune in the world - Dune 7 (350 meters high), and we will also surf the frozen waves of the desert on ATVs, then take off to the tops of the dunes, then fall from them, and the views that open up will take our breath away. An adrenaline rush is guaranteed on the 100%.

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South AfricaAccommodation: Princessin Rupprecht Hotel 

 Day 4. Walvis Bay. NAMIBIA. 17/09/2023

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

After breakfast at our lodge, we go to the Pearl of Namibia - a town on the Atlantic coast of Walvis Bay, which, at one time, was founded by the Germans. Resort town, incredibly beautiful, with beautiful alleys, parks, gardens, antique and modern shops, with numerous cafes and restaurants, all this creates a special atmosphere of this sweetest African town! If desired, we can visit the largest fur seal rookery in South Africa in Cape Cross. In Walvis Bay, we will have a cruise (sailing ship or boat) around the bay, we will try to meet the big sea five! We can’t guarantee whether it will work or not, but we will definitely meet someone! But fur seals will be tens of thousands of individuals! This show is incredible) after boat trips - jeeping on the dunes. 

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

Accommodation: Princessin Rupprecht Hotel 

 Day 5. Walvis Bay - Etosha National Park. NAMIBIA. 18/09/2023

Today we will follow our path towards the Etosha National Park, where tomorrow we start SAFARI! Etosha National Park is a 100-year-old reserve, the largest natural reserve in South Africa.

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

On the way, we are waiting for the village of the Himba tribe, a tribe that has preserved all its traditions, beliefs and rituals to this day! We will spend some time in the tribe, chat with the women of this tribe, we will be able to buy souvenirs and something else)

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

Also scheduled for today is a visit to the Bushmen and the Spitzkop panorama. 

Accommodation: Oppi Koppi 

 Day 6 National Etosha park. NAMIBIA. 19/09/2023

Hearty breakfast at the lodge before the climax of the first half of the trip - SAFARI in Etosha National Park.

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

We will devote the whole day to observing the fauna of the national park. Elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, caracals, zebras, ostriches and about 20 species of antelope live here. A meeting with a cheetah is not ruled out. We will live in a lodge right next to the animal watering hole.

Accommodation: Okakuejo Lodge 

 Day 7. Tsumeb. NAMIBIA. 20/09/2023

We're heading towards our lodge on the Okavango River, but we won't be there until tomorrow. Today we have to spend a preparatory day in the town of Tsumeb. 

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

On the way, we will visit the largest meteorite found on Earth - Hoba, whose mass is more than 80 tons. 

Accommodation: Pondoki Rest Camp 

Day 8 Okavango River NAMIBIA. 21/09/2023

Today will be a difficult day that will be crowned with success, in the afternoon we will arrive at the lodge on one of the most mysterious and one of the most African rivers - Okavango!

Today we have a SAFARI, but on the water! We have a cruise on the Okavango River and we are waiting for: a calm and quiet river, hippos and maybe even crocodiles resting on the shore, birds and incredible nature around, and at the end of the day - a beautiful sunset!

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

Accommodation: Shametu River Lodge 

Day 9 The Caprivi strip. Namibia. 22/09/2023

We are steadily moving towards Botswana and Chobe National Park! About 5 hours on the way and we will already arrive at our lodge, from where we will begin to dive into the nature of an incredible place in Africa, the best water safari in the world. Evening safari on the water and early in the morning we are preparing to cross the border with Botswana. 

Accommodation: Chobe River Camp  

 Day 10 Chobe National ParkBOTSWANA. 23/09/2023

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

After an early breakfast, depart for Botswana. Our road runs through the Bwabwata National Park, on the way we can meet elephants and giraffes. Next, we will cross the border into Botswana for an evening cruise on the Chobe River. A herd of elephants crossing the river in the rays of the setting sun, leisurely swimming hippos, calm expanse of water and silence, only occasionally broken by the cry of flying birds or the roar of a wild beast, will give our cruise a special charm.

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

Accommodation: Kwalape Lodge  

 Day 11 Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls (100 km). 

BOTSWANA/ZAMBIA/ZIMBABWE. 24/09/2023

We have a free morning, those who wish can make a jeep safari in the Chobe National Park (additional payment) - the second largest National Park in Botswana.

Then we cross the border, get into Victoria Falls, inspect the Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe. Walls of raging water and billions of splashes. Those who wish can go down through a real tropical forest, overcoming stone blockages and fast streams, to the foot of the waterfall, to the place where the river makes a sharp turn, where the current is especially strong. Unforgettable experiences for a lifetime!

On the same day, we must cross the border with Zambia and see the (smaller) part of the Victoria Falls from the Zambian side. 

Journey with Calypso through the seven countries of South Africa

Accommodation: The Kingdom Hotel 

FLIGHT HOME OR TOUR CONTINUE

 Day 12. Victoria Falls - flight home. ZAMBIA 25/09/2023

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Free time. flight home or TOUR CONTINUE

The tour price includes:

  • accommodation in the specified hotel and lodges (or similar);
  • all transport and excursion services according to the program of the whole tour;
  • accompaniment by local accompanying English and Russian speaking guides throughout the route;
  • entrance tickets to National parks throughout the program;
  • breakfasts according to the program.

The price does not include:

  • international flight;
  • personal expenses and meals (except for breakfasts in lodges and hotels);
  • all excursions not included in the program;
  • the cost of a Botswana visa;
  • medical insurance.

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