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Tours and Cruises14 days

Windhoek, Namibia

Windhoek›Sossusvlei ›Swakopmund›Spitzkoppe›Etosha National Park›Zambezi Region+3 more

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Characteristics

Group tour
driver/guide English Speaking
transportation by overland vehicle (truck)
departures are guaranteed (min 4 / max 16 participants); subject to availability
small groups (max. 16 participants)
10 notti in campo tendato mobile, 10 notte in guest house a Windhoek, 10 notte in guest house a Swakopmund 10 notte in guest house a Victoria Falls
full board at the campsite, in Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Victoria Falls only breakfast.
minimum age: 12 years
***EXPERIENCES***
safari on the dunes of Sossusvlei
Walvis Bay: the flamingo lagoon
Spitzkoppe: hike and starry sky show
Etosha: photosafari in the park
Okavango Delta: bush walk, river excursions with traditional mokoro canoes and boats.
Chobe: sunset river cruise to observe animals

Itinerary

Day 1 — Windhoek

Arrival and transfer to the hotel, Boasting about 350,000 inhabitants, Windhoek is Namibia’s capital as well as its largest city. Rising in a verdant valley amidst the Auas mountains, at an altitude of 1,700 m, this pleasant town combines its elegant colonial tradition with a modern spirit. Its central location makes it the perfect gateway to the rest of the country., free evening and night, Dinner at leisure, accommodation Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South,

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Day 2 — Windhoek → Sossusvlei

370 km – about 5 hours

breakfast, meeting at 10 with the luggage ready and check-out done at the hotel reception, departure to deserto del Namib, lunch en route (not included), meeting with the guide at the reception at for an informative orientation on the trip, The Namib is one of the oldest deserts in the world. It owes its fame to is majestic, towering dunes, encompassed by the vast Namib Naukluft Park., mobile accommodation, Sesriem Camping is located right at the entrance of the park that encompasses the vast Namib Desert and the Sossusvlei dunes, a short distance from the Sesriem Canyon., dinner at the camp,

Day 3 — Sossusvlei

Breakfast at the camp, Wake up in the early hours of the morning to admire the spectacle of the sunrise on the highest sand dunes in the world, which change color with the changing light. The morning continues with a visit to Dead Vlei, a very suggestive salt pan created by the evaporation of a section of the Tsauchab River and surrounded by monumental dunes; the vlei is reached by a walk of about 5 km (about an hour and a half); the silence is almost unreal and the color contrasts are strong: the black of the "camelthorn" trees, the white of the clayey ground, the reddish tones of the dunes that stand out against the intense blue of the sky. In the afternoon, a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon, carved by the erosive action of wind and water 18 million years ago., dinner at the camp,

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Day 4 — Sossusvlei → Swakopmund

380 km – about 4:30 hours

breakfast at the camp, You leave the desert for the ocean, crossing the northernmost part of the Namib Naukluft Park., arrival at, lunch en route (not included), continue to Swakopmund, Swakopmund is the largest coastal town in the country, nestled between a sea of dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. Founded by the Germans in 1892 as the main port for their colony, it is a pleasant town with colonial buildings in German style and excellent restaurants; but above all, it is an ideal base for numerous excursions in the surrounding area. The city offers numerous outdoor activities, such as surfing, fishing, skydiving, quad biking, and desert excursions., free afternoon, Dinner at leisure, accommodation Free shuttle from airport to hotel,

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Day 5 — Swakopmund → Spitzkoppe

120 km – about 1:50 hours

breakfast at the camp, departure to Spitzkoppe, lunch en route (not included), The journey continues in the Damaraland region, a harsh and rocky desert expanse with suggestive landscapes and unique rock formations, inhabited by desert elephants., The camp is set up at Spitzkoppe Camp, the only one in the area, recently set up; for tonight it will not be possible to set up portable toilets or showers, as it is in a protected area: the park's restroom facilities will be used., A walk is planned to appreciate all the beauty of the place., dinner at the camp,

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Day 6 — Spitzkoppe → Etosha National Park

430 km – about 6:30 hours

breakfast at the camp, departure to Etosha National Park, lunch en route (not included), Etosha is Namibia's most famous national park. Covering an area of more than 22,000 square km, it’s a boundless, verdant savannah interspersed with bush. At its heart is the Etosha Pan – the largest salt pan in Africa, a landmark visible from outer space. The locals call it “The Place of Mirages”. The game drives take place along the routes connecting the many watering holes where the animals come to drink. You will have the chance to catch sight of elephants, giraffes and antelopes and, if you are lucky enough, even some large predators., afternoon photosafari with private truck, dinner at the camp,

Day 7 — Etosha National Park

Breakfast at the camp, Sunrise and late afternoon photosafari with private truck., The vast salt flat of the Etosha Pan dominates the park; during the dry season, the pan offers extremely harsh living conditions and animal sightings are more frequent as they gather around water sources; but even during the rainy season, the wildlife is easily visible and there is also a rebirth of life, with the presence of cubs and the greenery of shrubs and grass., Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, Anderson Gate. Okaukuejo is the oldest tourist camp in Etosha and it also functions as the administrative centre of the park. Okaukuejo is also home to the Etosha Ecological Institute. It is situated at the western end of the Etosha Pan. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camp sites. The main attraction of this camp is that it overlooks a permanent waterhole which is floodlit at night. Here a wide diversity of wildlife congregate and interact from lion to rhino to elephant and antelope. The spectacle starts at dawn, with animals coming in large numbers to quench their thirst. The activity continues throughout the day until late at night. In the early evenings, it is not uncommon to have black rhino, elephant and lion all drinking at the same time., dinner at the camp,

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Day 8 — Etosha National Park → Zambezi Region

445 km – about 6 hours

breakfast at the camp, ultimo fotosafari a Zambezi Region, departure to Zambezi Region, We head north towards the border with Angola; human settlements are practically non-existent because most of the region's inhabitants live along the Kavango River, a true oasis after kilometers of desert. Rundu, the capital of the region, is located on a promontory and serves as the gateway to Caprivi, a narrow strip of land 500 km long, with a tropical climate and vegetation., lunch en route (not included), The camp is set up in the equipped area of the n'Kwazi Camp, 20 km from Rundu., sunset on the river, dinner at the camp,

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Day 9 — Zambezi Region → Delta Okavango

340 km km – about 7 hours

breakfast at the camp, departure to Delta Okavango, lunch en route (not included), Crossing the Caprivi, you enter Botswana and reach the campsite set up on the edge of the Delta, When the Okavango River, after a journey of 1,300 kilometers from its sources in Angola, enters Botswana, it encounters the sands of the Kalahari and forms a marshy delta of one million and six hundred thousand hectares (roughly the size of Lazio), with channels, lagoons, and islands covered in papyrus, reeds, palms, and water lilies. The Okavango Delta is a true natural paradise populated by lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, zebras, giraffes, water antelopes, buffaloes, hippos, and crocodiles, as well as thousands of birds, including flamingos, pelicans, herons, and storks., dinner at the camp,

Day 10 — Delta Okavango

Full board at the camp, Transfer of about 30 minutes by boat to reach the meeting point for the activities in the area. A day dedicated to exploring the Delta on typical mokoro boats and by boat, and with a pleasant walk in the bush, for a complete immersion in the beautiful nature of this region., dinner at the camp,

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Day 11 — Delta Okavango → Chobe National Park

350 km – about 7 hours

breakfast at the camp, departure to Chobe National Park, lunch en route (not included), Depart the Delta to enter Namibia. Continue on to the eastern part of the Caprivi area. We will spend the night amidst the lush vegetation overlooking the Okavango River., Chobe National Park is one of the great African parks, comparable in size to the entire Abruzzo region, and combines three types of natural environments: sandy depressions, shrub desert, and the alluvial plains of the great rivers Lynianti and Chobe, which flow into the Zambezi near Kasane, where four states - Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe - meet. Their lush basins provide the ideal environment for herds of elephants, buffalos, and zebras, for which the park is famous., The camp is set up in the area of Chobe Safari Lodge, on the banks of the Chobe River at the edge of the National Park., dinner at the camp,

Day 12 — Chobe National Park

Breakfast at the camp, morning game drive in the park, unscheduled lunch (not included), At sunset, a photo safari by boat on the Chobe River., dinner at the camp,

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Day 13 — Chobe National Park → Victoria Falls

90 km – about 1 hours. Breakfast at the camp, departure to Victoria Falls, you cross the border with Zimbabwe, accommodation, When David Livingstone saw the waterfalls, he was impressed by the power of the waters and without hesitation baptized them with the name of his Queen. The British Empire has long since vanished, but the Zambezi River has not diminished its strength and continues to plummet for a hundred meters (twice the height of Niagara Falls) over a two-kilometer front in the narrow Batoka Gorge. Straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, Victoria Falls are rightly counted among the wonders of the natural world; on a clear day, the veil of foam caused by the fall of nine million liters of water can be seen tens of kilometers away and feeds the rainforest that thrives on the opposite bank. The name given by the indigenous people to the waterfall is precisely linked to the cloud of droplets that hovers over the falls: Mosi-Oa-Tunya - literally the "smoke that thunders"., You have an afternoon and a morning available in one of the most spectacular places in Africa for optional excursions and to browse through local markets; there are many possible activities (optional, not included): rafting, canoeing, cruises on the Zambezi, helicopter or plane flights over the falls, walks, elephant-back safaris, bungee jumping, and of course visiting the falls., free evening and night, Dinner at leisure, accommodation MSC Crociere - MSC Divina, 100 km – about 2 hours

Day 14 — Victoria Falls

Breakfast, morning at leisure, transfer to the airport, end of the tour,

Notes

BAGGAGE: One medium-size baggage (max. 20 kg) per person is allowed. Storage room is extremely limited on Japanese trains. In the event of your luggage being shipped separately to your final destination, you are suggested to bring along a carry-on baggage with any personal belonging you might need during the trip (including toiletries for the nights).
MOBILE TENT FIELD: wide and spacious tents for 2 people (2.4m x 2.4m x 1.9m) equipped with camp beds, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and small pillows; shared toilet facilities with toilets, showers, and sinks in the equipped camping areas; shared temporary toilet and shower in non-equipped fields.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: locally, several optional activities will be proposed, operated not directly by the tour organizer - Kiboko - but by third-party operators. Some of these activities are adventurous and involve an element of risk: do not participate if you do not feel confident in facing them. During the trip, you will receive a detailed description of each activity and you can evaluate the ones that are most suitable for you. The prices indicated in the day-by-day itinerary are purely indicative. Park entrances are not included.
SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions.
AGE: minimum age of 7 years for Lodge Safaris, 10 years for Camping Safaris, but not recommended for children under 12 years old. The average age of participants is 40+ years. Participants who are 65 years old and above are required to provide a medical certificate of good health.
HOTEL / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La società organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: rooms are usually assigned starting from 3pm. Earlier check-in is at the hotel’s discretion. If you request earlier assignation, you must book an extra night at the beginning of your stay.
INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.
LANGUAGE / GUIDE: tours have English-speaking driver / guide; for guaranteed departures in Italian, a translator is added; safaris guided by park rangers are always in English.

Starts from

14 days / 9 nights – from Windhoek to Victoria Falls,

Meals

Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,

Price includes

Local driver/guide, camping equipment with cot, mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, private transportation with a special overland truck with air conditioning, entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 10 dinners,

Price does not include

Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, entry visa in Zimbabwe US$ 30 to be paid at the border, entrance to the parks $ 3000 to be given in cash to the local guide at the beginning of the tour, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",

Important notes

With effect from 01 April 2025, Namibia has imposed a visa fee on Italian visitors. The cost will be NAD 1600.00 (approximately €83.00) and must be applied for online, strictly prior to departure, at the following link https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival. Tourists must present on arrival both the entry visa and fill in the Arrival Form. We recommend that you obtain the visa and print out the Arrival Form before departure. Translated with DeepL.com (free version), Importante : Safari recommended for people in good physical condition and with an adventurous spirit, who desire an adventurous vacation., Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended as the itinerary includes the northern regions of Namibia and the Okavango and Chobe in Botswana, areas where malaria is present and intensifies after the rainy season. The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory for all travelers over 1 year of age coming from countries at risk of disease transmission, or who have even just transited for more than 12 hours in an airport of a country at risk of disease transmission., entrance to the parks $ 3000 to be given in cash to the local guide at the beginning of the tour, ***CLIMATE***, January-March in Namibia and Botswana is the rainy season, characterized by hot and humid weather. Some days are clear and sunny, while others are gray with afternoon thunderstorms., April-June, the rains are over! Everything is fresh and new with clear skies; moderate daytime temperatures, and the wildlife begins to gather around permanent water holes, making it easier to spot them., July-September: dry, with clear days and an average daytime temperature of 25°C, nighttime temperatures between 0 and 10°C; animal sightings are excellent, migratory birds start arriving in August. The best time for a safari!, October: the driest period of the year with daytime temperatures of 30°C. An excellent time for spotting the Big Five., November-December: hot days with the first afternoon thunderstorms; it is the weaning period and the sighting is good; many migratory birds.,

Cancellation policies