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8-Nights Namibia to Victoria Falls Overland Safari - Classic from $1,549
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1557390
Namibia to Victoria Falls Overland Safari
This southern Africa trip is nine days of cultural encounters, paddling in the Okavango Delta in a dugout "mokoro", spotting elephants in Chobe National Park, and meeting San People in the Kalahari Desert. Wilderness camping keeps you in the heart of the action while travels aboard our Lando (overland adventure vehicle) make it so you won’t skip a beat.
Highlights
Meet the Naro San People on the fringes of the Kalahari Desert, Travel into the wild with dugout canoe rides and bush camping in the Okavango Delta, Cruise the Chobe River at sunset, Feel the mist of the mighty Victoria Falls
Accommodation
Participation camping (6 nts), basic bush camping (1 nt), permanent tent (1 nt).
Group Leader
2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 22, Avg 18
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar
Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
8 nights from $1,549 per person
G Adventures: Namibia to Victoria Falls Overland Safari
Day 1: Windhoek
Arrive at any time. After a brief welcome meeting choose to relax and have dinner at the camp, or experience Windhoek and attend an optional group dinner at a local spot.
Day 2: Windhoek/D'kar
Cross the border from Namibia into Botswana and travel east into the heart of the Kalahari to D’kar. Catch a glimpse of how the local San Bushmen adapted to this difficult landscape on an optional bushman walk. Later, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp.
Day 3: D'kar/Maun
Climb in the Lando and continue towards Maun. In the afternoon, there will be free time to unwind before setting up camp with the group.
Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta
Dive right into nature today for an overnight excursion in the Okavango Delta. Do some birdwatching and travel in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to the basic bush camp. Set up camp and head out for a wildlife walk in the area. Gather around the campfire for a sundowner in the evening.
Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta
Set out on a morning safari walk before returning to Maun via the mokoro. Then, get back inside the Lando and travel to the ancient baobab trees of Gweta. There will be free time upon arrival.
Day 6: Gweta/Kasane
Venture north from Gweta to Kasane. There will be time for an optional river cruise through Chobe National Park before setting up camp under a sky full of stars.
Journey to the area of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa. You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls
Choose to go on an early safari drive in the morning before travelling with the group from Botswana across the border to Zimbabwe. Sit down for a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers-supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Continue on to the town Victoria Falls, a great base to see the falls, and take part in some exciting activities.
Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe at the Kazungula border post.
Day 8: Victoria Falls
Spend a free day in Victoria Falls. For the adventurous, there are activities like whitewater rafting or a scenic helicopter flight over the falls. The choice is yours!
Victoria Falls is a great base to see both natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities.
Day 9: Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
If you aren't ready to go home yet talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Zimbabwe or beyond!
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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