Triple Adventure

16 Day Package Moderate Safari Windhoek - Swakopmund – - Caprivi – Chobe National park– Victoria Falls 16 Days / 15 Nights Min 2 Pax Max 6 Pax Date of Issue: 2021

Introduction

The all time favourite, highlighting some of the best sights and animals experiences southern Africa has to offer. Kicking off with the Namib Desert, Swakopmund and ending of at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls. Along the way we explore Etosha national park, Mahango National Park, , Chobe National Park in search of the elusive big 5 and many more. We will be sipping on ice cold sundowners on 3 of the 5 major rivers in Namibia, including the mighty Zambezi, before taking on Vic Falls with its endless activities.

Accommodation Basis Room Type Duration

The Stilts Dinner B&B Bungalow 3 Night Etosha Safari camp Dinner B&B Twin Room 2 Night

Emanya Lodge Dinner B&B Twin Room 1 Night

Mahango Safari Lodge Dinner B&B Twin Room 2 Night Kamp Kwando Dinner B&B Tented Chalets 2 Night

Zambezi Mubala Camp Dinner B&B Tented Chalets 1 Night

Camp Chobe Dinner B&B Twin Room 1 Night

Shearwater Explorer village Dinner B&B Twin Room 3 Nights

Price Price is subject to change according to lodge availability and exchange rate. USD Euro

2 - People U$ 7 415.00 Per person sharing € 6 540.00 Per person sharing 4 - People U$ 4 920.00 Per person sharing € 4 330.00 Per person sharing 6 - People U$ 4 100.00 Per person sharing € 3 600.00 Per person sharing

Contact info: [email protected] http://www.africam-nam.com

Included • Accommodation, meals* o Breakfast and dinner • Activities as indicated per itinerary. • VAT + Tourism Levy. • Transfers to and from the Windhoek International Airport. • Transport will be in an appropriate vehicle for route. • AfriCam Safaris Guide/ Driver. • All entrance fees at National Parks and Sightseeing Attractions as per itinerary. • Snack bars, sparkling and still water in transport vehicle.

Excluded • All drinks and Lunch • Optional Excursions and Activities • Gratuities/ Tips • International Flights and Airport Taxes • Travel Insurance • All expenses of a personal nature. • All items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar tabs, phone calls etc. • Visas – please ensure all visas are obtained prior to arrival, We will not be held responsible for arrangements of guest arriving without.( multi country Visa will be needed for Zimbabwe, Zambia if planning to do activities at Vic falls and Livingstone

Day 1 – 3: The Stilts, Swakopmund

Day Itinerary

Arrival at the Windhoek or Walvis bay International Airport where you would be met by one of the Africam safaris guides to give you a warm welcome to Namibia the desert jewel. After the meet and great we would be departing to our destination Swakopmund. At Swakopmund time will be spend doing the many activities that the Namib desert have to offer and indulging in the vast variety of local cousins. Approximately 4 hours’ drive from Windhoek to Swakopmund with snakes and refreshments in the vehicles

Swakopmund

(German for "Mouth of the Swakop") is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 352 km (219 mi) west of the Namibian capital Windhoek via the B2 main road. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district. The town has 44,725 inhabitants and covers 196 square kilometers (76 sq mi) of land. The city is situated in the Namib Desert and is the fourth largest population centre in Namibia.

Activities

Fishing Optional add on Quad Bike trails Optional add on Dune Boards Optional add on Catamaran Tours Optional add on Dolphin Tours Optional add on

Historical desert tour Included

Skydiving Optional add on

Sandwich Harbour Experience Optional add on

Overnight: The Stilts

Unique in every aspect, staying at The Stiltz offers the most spectacular views in Swakopmund. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Namib sand dunes and the bird rich lagoon at the river mouth, the Stiltz offers breath taking views and unforgettable sunsets.

If that does not take your breath away, the architecture of these wooden bungalows built on stilts will. Each private bungalow has been attended to in the finest detail, interlinked by wooden walkways to each other and to the main dining bungalow. Day 4 - 5: Etosha Safari Camp, Etosha south

Day Itinerary

Early morning breakfast before driving to Etosha National Park is which is approximately 550 km away and should take about 6 hours to drive. “Etosha National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa and covers a vast area of 22,270 square km

Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is a national park in north-western Namibia. It was proclaimed a game reserve in March 1907 in Ordinance 88 by the Governor of German South West Africa, Dr. Friedrich von Lindequist. It was designated as Wildschutzgebiet in 1958, and was elevated to the status of a national park in 1967 by an act of parliament of the Republic of South Africa. It spans an area of 22,270 km2 (8,600 sq mi) and gets its name from the large Etosha pan which is almost entirely within the park. The Etosha pan (4,760 km2 (1,840 sq mi)) covers 23% of the area of the total area of the Etosha National Park. The park is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds and reptiles, including several threatened and endangered species such as the black rhinoceros. Activities

Okaukuejo Water Hole Included

Guided Game Drives Included Night Drives Optional add on

Overnight: Etosha Safari Camp

Down to earth, relaxed, innovative and charming are Etosha Safari Camp's alluring qualities - and of course, its proximity to Etosha National Park. This friendly safari camp has cosy accommodation set between the mopane trees, an inviting circular swimming pool, a lush green campsite and ample character. Extending the theme of Etosha as being a 'Place of Legends', Etosha Safari Camp takes it one step further by bringing home the story and spirit of Africa. And the result is - legendary! Here, the typical informal bar or shebeen, well-known and beloved throughout southern Africa, is given expression in the Okambashu ('Our home') restaurant and Oshebeena bar with local colour and country bric-a-brac

Day 6 : Emanya, Etosha - east

Day Itinerary

Days will start early with breakfast and after that moving into Etosha were most of the day will be spent looking for the elusive animals like lion, leopard, rhino and elephants.

Etosha pan

The salt pan during drought, broken up but still with animal tracks. The salt pans are the most noticeable geological features in the Etosha national park. The main depression covers an area of about 5,000 square kilometres (1,900 sq mi) and is roughly 130 km (81 mi) long and as wide as 50 km (31 mi) places. The hyper saline conditions of the pan limit the species that can permanently inhabit the pan itself; occurrences of extremophile micro-organisms are present, which species can tolerate the hyper saline conditions. The salt pan is usually dry, but fills with water briefly in the summer, when it attracts pelicans and flamingos in particular. In the dry season, winds blowing across the salt pan pick up saline dust and carry it across the country and out over the southern Atlantic. This salt enrichment provides minerals to the soil downwind of the pan on which some wildlife depends, though the salinity also creates challenges to farming. The Etosha Pan was one of several sites throughout southern Africa in the Southern African Regional Science Initiative (SAFARI 2000). Using satellites, aircraft, and ground-based data from sites such as Etosha, partners in this program collected a wide variety of data on aerosols, land cover, and other characteristics of the land and atmosphere to study and understand the interactions between people and the natural environment.

Activities

Namutoni Water Hole Included

Guided Game Drives Included Foot massage Included

Overnight: Emanya Lodge

Emanya@Etosha is the ideal safari getaway. Let the natural views surround you as you marvel at several game species that gather at our waterhole every day. We can accommodate up to 40 guests in style, and have small conference facilities, as well as an idyllic wedding venue overlooking the waterhole. The warm soul of the African bush combined with the luxury of our lodge makes for the perfect escape. Allow us to spoil you with a free foot massage, coffee, tea and cake in the afternoon. Our dedicated chefs prepare delicious meals—privately if you prefer—and our wines have been selected specifically for your pleasure. Relax by the pool while you enjoy our sunny skies, beautiful sunsets, and starry nights. Immerse yourself in the tranquil spirit of Namibia.

Day 7 - 8: Mahango Safari Lodge, Divundu

Day Itinerary

This will be a long day’s drive making our way from Etosha to the Okavango river. Here you have the opportunity to sip on sundowners while watching the animals moving down to the river for a drink. Along the way stop will be made at Otjikoto lake as well as the Hoba meteorite. Approximately 6 hours drive

Okavango River

The Okavango River (formerly spelled Okovango or Okovanggo) is a river in southwest Africa. It is the fourth-longest river system in southern Africa, running southeastward for 1,600 km (990 mi). It begins in Angola, where it is known by the Portuguese name Rio Cubango. Farther south, it forms part of the border between Angola and Namibia, and then flows into , draining into the Moremi Game Reserve. Before it enters Botswana, the river drops 4 m in a series of rapids known as Popa Falls, visible when the river is low, as during the dry season. Discharging to an endorheic basin, the Okavango does not have an outlet to the sea. Instead, it empties into a swamp in the Kalahari Desert, known as the or Okavango Alluvial Fan. In the rainy season, an outflow to the Boteti River in turn seasonally discharges to the Makgadikgadi Pans, which features an expansive area of rainy-season wetland where tens of thousands of flamingos congregate each summer. Part of the river's flow fills Lake Ngami. Noted for its wildlife, the Okavango area contains Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve.

Activities

Sunset cruise Optional add on Bird Watching Optional add on Fishing Optional add on Otjikoto Lake Included Hoba Meteorite Included

Overnight: Mahango Safari Lodge

We offer our visitors clean and affordable accommodation as standard, Namibia typical dishes as well as impression and activities you expect from and in Africa. Besides, we consciously renounce on the "5-stars of luxury" to maintain our prices in a frame affordable for you.

The Lodge comprises of 18 Bungalows, 6 Safari Tents and 3 guide bungalows with shared facilities. All units are air-conditioned and have 220V electricity 24/h. Activities include spectacular bird and game viewing by boat, excellent Tiger and Bream fishing. A good self drive activity is to visit the Popa Falls which are a 20 min drive from the Lodge.

Day 9 - 10: Kamp Kwando, Kongola

Day Itinerary

Start of the day with a short drive through Mahango Park, with our first opportunity to see some cape buffalo and many more new species. Afterwards we move of to Kamp Kwando while driving through Bwabwata park. Approximately 2 hour drive

Mahango national park

The Mahango Game Park (also known as the Mahango Game Reserve]) is a protected area in Namibia within Bwabwata National Park. It is situated at the country's eastern border with Botswana in the flood plains of the Okavango River basin, close to the Popa Falls on the river. The encloses the western part of the park. It was established in 1986 and covers an area of 24,462 hectares (60,450 acres). With over 300 species of birds, it has been designated an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International. About two thirds of the bird species found in Namibia are located here as it includes both wetland and tropical terrestrial species of Birds

Activities

Sunset cruise Optional add on Bird Watching Optional add on Fishing Optional add on Game Drive Optional add on Game view by Boat Optional add on Village tour Optional add on Game drive Mahango park Included

Overnight: Kamp Kwando

Nestled on the banks of the Kwando river (Zambezi Region – Caprivi, Namibia), Camp Kwando invites you to come and explore the hidden treasures of an untamed land. Capture the spirit of the African bush while sipping sundowners from the beautiful overhead deck and experience the thrill of the hauntingly beautiful call of the African fish eagle.

Day 11: Zambezi Mubala camp, Katima mulilo

Day Itinerary

Today you can determine the morning pace. Early morning activities on the river or sleep in for a late breakfast. Then it’s off to the last town in Namibia, Katima Mulilo and the next lodge situated on the mighty Zambezi. Approximately 2 hour drive

Zambezi river

The Zambezi (also spelled Zambeze and Zambesi) is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The area of its basin is 1,390,000 square kilometers (540,000 sq mi), slightly less than half of the Nile's. The 2,574-kilometer-long river (1,599 mi) arises in Zambia and flows through eastern Angola, along the north-eastern border of Namibia and the northern border of Botswana, then along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Mozambique, where it crosses the country to empty into the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi's most noted feature is Victoria Falls. Other notable falls include the Chavuma Falls at the border between Zambia and Angola, and Ngonye Falls, near Sioma in Western Zambia. There are two main sources of hydroelectric power on the river, the Kariba Dam, which provides power to Zambia and Zimbabwe, and the Cahora Bassa Dam in Mozambique, which provides power to Mozambique and South Africa. There are additional two smaller power stations along the Zambezi River in Zambia, one at Victoria Falls and the other one near Kalene Hill in Ikelenge District.

Activities

Sunset cruise Optional add on Bird Watching Optional add on Fishing Optional add on

Overnight: Zambezi Mubala camp

Forty kilometers east of Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Mubala Camp is idyllically set on the water’s edge in a grove of tall, shady trees. For those who love the outdoors as much as their creature comforts, safari camping at Zambezi Mubala Camp is just for you.

Safari camping on the banks of the Zambezi River takes camping to an entirely new level. Eight safari tents (sleeping four) with en-suite bathrooms provide comfortable Zambezi homes. Guests have the option of cooking up a storm in their fully equipped kitchens, having a bite to eat at the camp’s restaurant or picking up a braai pack for a hearty barbeque.

Day 12 : Kamp Chobe, Katima Mulilo

Day Itinerary

Slow morning start. Giving you time to do a bird watching cruise, which is highly recommended. Before we leave for the last night on this Namibian side. Approximately 2 hour drive

Chobe National park

Chobe National Park is Botswana's first national park, and also the most biologically diverse. Located in the north of the country, it is Botswana's third largest park, after Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Gemsbok National Park, and has one of the greatest concentrations of game in all of Africa.

The park is noted for having a population of lions which prey on African elephants, mostly juveniles or sub adults but occasionally adults.

Activities

Sunset cruise Optional add on Bird Watching Optional add on Fishing Optional add on Walks to the bird colony Optional add on Game Drive Optional add on Game view by Boat Optional add on

Overnight: Camp Chobe

Gaze over the flood plains and enjoy luxurious solitude on the banks of the Chobe River. Assuring extraordinary experiences, we offer 20 luxury tented chalets. The lodge was inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape and all chalets have been constructed using indigenous Mopane timber and canvas. This offers not only a stunning sight, but an environmentally conscious design.

Expect a unique and wondrous experience when visiting the Camp. This region is Namibia’s very own version of the Serengeti and offers a rare experience. With a bit of luck you can see large herds of elephants, buffalo and antelope. Activities may be seasonal but will always amaze and intrigue our guests.

Day 13- 15 : Shearwater explorer village, Victoria falls

Day Itinerary

Today we have a few border crossing to do, but nothing to be worried about as your guide will lead the way. Keep your daily journals ready because it’s quite the experience. Ending at the world famous Vic Falls. Approximately 3 hours drive

Vic Falls

Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the major waterfall on the Zambezi River in Africa. It is famous for being the largest waterfall in the world, in the wet season. The African people who live around the falls call it Mosi- oa-Tunya which means "smoke that thunders". The water makes a roaring noise as it falls over the cliff and down into the Zambezi River below. A cloud of water vapor is always seen around the falls.

Activities

Sunset game cruise Optional add on Elephant encounter Optional add on Lion Encounter Optional add on Walk to Vic Falls Included Helicopter flights Optional add on Bungee jumping Optional add on Bridge tours Optional add on River rafting Optional add on Bridge slide Optional add on Rhino Encounter Zambia Optional add on Micro light flight over Vic falls Zambia Optional add on

Overnight: Shearwater explorer village

Explorers Village offers the modern pioneer a perfect haven from which to investigate Victoria Falls, widely recognized as the adventure capital of the African continent. Shearwater has been developing and honing adventure, scenic and wildlife experiences in Zimbabwe for over 30 years and the Explorers Village is the ideal melting pot for like-minded individuals to explore the wonders of Victoria Falls and launch themselves into some unforgettable adventures. Located merely 400m from the Victoria Falls, 100m from the epicenter of the Vic Falls town with its craft and curio markets, bohemian cafes and overlooking natural African bush panorama, the Explorers Village is the perfect "Base Camp". Comprising of 5 bespoke Overland camping sites, modern ablution facilities and 42 private rooms, the village represents budget accommodation at its finest - clean, cool, relaxing, elegant, excellent traditional food, ice cold drinks and exceptionally friendly hosts ready to welcome you and guide you through your Vic Falls experience.

Day 16 :

Departure, Victoria falls