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Namibia/Botswana 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Small Group Tour Date : Animal encouters! October 2020 Exclusive Route Sossusvlei Namib Desert Trip Duration: Etoscha National park 18 Days Caprivi Region Chobe River Safaris Victoria Falls NAMIBIA/BOTSWANA 2020 Namibia and Botswana are two of Africas most diverse countries. Since my first trip to this region the „Africa-Virus“ has infected me deeply. With its very friendly people and the spectacular landscape diversity and wildlive abundance the „Cradle of Mankind“ has taken a stronghold on my soul. Together with our excellent local guides I will make you experience this treasure of the planet. Your Guide and Organizer Bruno BRUNOREISEN BRUNOREISEN CH: www.brunoreisen.ch Roland Münger 1962 Quenville Road Postfach 673 COURTENAY, B.C. V9J 1Y4 CANADA 3076 WORB Tel: ++ 250 339 5754 Tel.: ++ 31 839 46 17 If you have ever dreamed of a trip into the true Africa you will not be disappointed with this tour. We will show you majestic landscapes and provide you with countless opportunities for unforgettable animal encounters. You will marvel at some of the worlds highest sand dunes in the heart of the Namib Desert . In famous Etosha National Park you will encounter an amazing variety of animals, including Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Gazelles, Antelopes only to name a few. In the Northern regions of Namibia you will enjoy our many boat safaris in search of yet more wildlife, including Hippos, Crocodiles and beautiful birds. A visit to Chobe National Park in Botswana will be an experience beyond compare. It is a truly spectacular place with a density of Elephants rarely seen elsewhere in the world. This unique trip would of course not be complete without a visit to the magnificent Victoria Falls. 1. + 2. Day: Flight to or arrival in Windhoek Flight to Windhoek and transfer to a nearby Lodge. 6. Day: Okonjima Depending on the flight schedule, there may be time to Today a short drive brings us to Okonjima, home of the relax. Africat foundation where orphaned Cheetahs are raised to be release into the wild. 3. Day: Windhoek – Sossusvlei 7. Day: Okonjima Drive into the Namib desert, where you will arrive in the A relaxing day in the beautiful Lodge. You will partake in late afternoon at the Lodge. Leopard or Cheetah tracking, an exciting adventure. 4. Day: Sossusvlei - Namib Desert 8. Day: Okonjima - Etosha National park Early morning drive to Sossusvlei, the heart of the After the drive from Okonjima we may, depending on our spectacular Dunes. You will have time to explore the dunes arrival time, already be able to go on a first drive into the and will then drive back into the Namib desert for another National park. night in this fascinating landscape. 9. + 10. Day: Etoscha National park 5. Day: Namib Desert - Central Namibia The next days will be given to the exploration of Etosha Today we get to spend a few more hours in one of the park, a true wildlife marvel. With a bit of luck you will get to oldest deserts of our planet then our drive brings us back see the majority of its larger inhabitants: Gazelles, Ante- to Central Namibia. lopes, Zebras, Elephants, Wildebeests and maybe even a Rhino or a Lion. 11. Day: Etoscha - Caprivi - Kavango River You will leave Etosha on this day and pass the Veterinary fence that separates the farm land from the rural areas of 16 .+ 17. Day: Chobe National Park Namibia. You will enter the Kavango region where you will For two full days you will get to enjoy some of the most find a large network of rivers that carry water all year round. spectacular wildlife encounters Africa has to offer. Every This lush landscape is a sharp contrast to the rest of Na- day you will get to participate in a water and a land mibia that you have encountered so far. excursion. Visits by Jeep are only possible from April to November. Once the rainy season starts most areas become inaccessible. 12. Day: Mahangu Park In the morning we will take you into Mahangu National park where some very large Baobab trees are located. Then you 18. Day: Victoria Falls will have some time to relax at the lovely Lodge. As one final Highlight of your visit to Africa we will take you to Victoria Falls. It is amazing that this "Wonder of the World" has only been discovered in 1855 by explorer David Livingstone. Over a length of 2 km the Sambesi River 13. Day: Mudumu National Park tumbles down an impressive 120m. Your voyage continues toward Mudumu National park where you will have several amazing opportunities to view wildlife from both the water and on land. 19. Day: Victoria Falls - Airport Depending on the flight schedule, time at the Lodge. Then 14. Day: Mudumu – Kwando River transfer to the Airport and return flight to Europe. Today you can enjoy a full day in this magnificent environment along the Namibia/Botswana border. With a bit 20. Day: Arrival in Europe of luck we can maybe find you one of the prettiest and most colorful birds in this area - a Malakite Kingfisher. Important: At this time not all Lodges are 100% confirmed. Therefore changes are still posisble. 15. Day: Kwando River – Sambesi River On our way to the Chobe River we pass the city of Katima Mulilo. Although our Lodge is on Namibian soil, we have to travel by boat via Botswana to get there. The transfer to the Lodge is already like a safari... We will deposit our luggage and head out right away on our first excursion on the River. What is included: 17 nights in comfortable Lodges/Hotels or luxurious Tent Camps Breakfast and Dinner on the whole tour Luggage carrying services All transportation on tour (bus and safari jeeps) Visit of Sossusvlei Dunes Park Drive through the Namib Desert in Namib Naukluft National park Activity at Africat Foundation (Cheetah or Leopard tracking) Several excursions in Etosha National park in the bus River cruise on the Okavango River Game drive at Mahangu National Park in the bus River cruise at Mudumu National park Game drive at Mudumu National park River excursions at Zovu Elephant Lodge Game drive in Chobe National Park Botswana Visit of the famous Victoria Falls All entry fees to the above mentioned locations and detailed trip program Local bus driver/tour leader Price Tour Date per Person in shared Double Room Not included: Flights Drinks ( wine, Liquors, etc at meal time) October 2020 Lunches personal expenses, tips. Airport transfer if you extend your stay In the works Important:: Please note that all information in this brochure is based on information at the day of communication. Minimum 10, Maximum 14 Guests Program adjustements are therefore expressly reserved. Please also take note of the Allgemeinen Vertrags- und Reisebedingungen Booking deadline: January 31st 2020 After this date **IMPORTANT: Exchange rates can fluctuate very quickly. Price adjustements are therefore expressly there may be flight surcharges to be considered. reserved. .
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