13 nights in lodges/small hotels or guesthouses with private facilities
transportation by overland vehicle (truck)
departures are guaranteed (min 4 / max 16 participants); subject to availability
small groups (max. 16 participants)
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 and Kwando River: bushwalk, river excursions with traditional mokoro canoes and boat trips.
Chobe: sunset river cruise to observe animals
Victoria Falls
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 afternoon, The meeting with the guide who will accompany you during the tour will take place on the second day directly in Sesriem., Dinner at leisure, accommodation Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South,
Car
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, 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., Beautiful sunset walk on the dunes that border the field, a lovely way to end the day.. Dinner, accommodation Seabourn Sojourn,
Day 3 — Sossusvlei
Breakfast, 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, accommodation
Car
Day 4 — Sossusvlei → Swakopmund
380 km – about 4:30 hours
breakfast, You leave the desert for the ocean, crossing the northernmost part of the Namib Naukluft Park., arrival at, During lunch, one can admire the spectacular pink expanse of flamingos in the lagoon., 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., afternoon at leisure for optional activities, Dinner at leisure, accommodation Becks Safari Lodge,
Car
Day 5 — Swakopmund → Damaraland
Breakfast, The journey continues in the Damaraland region, a harsh and rocky desert expanse with suggestive landscapes and unique rock formations, inhabited by desert elephants., Arrival at the lodge in the late afternoon, relaxing afternoon, dinner, accommodation,
Car
Day 6 — Damaraland → Etosha National Park
380 km – about 5:30 hours
breakfast, early morning departure to, 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, accommodation Treebo Royce,
Car
Day 7 — Etosha National Park
220 km – about 3 hours
breakfast, Located 4 km from the southern entrance (Andersson's Gate) of Etosha National Park, Etosha Village built in the style of a typical local village (kraal), it has 45 spacious units on raised platforms with private patios among the mopane trees. The units are equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms with toilet, shower, and sink, electronic safe, power outlets, mini fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. Etosha Village has three outdoor restaurants for buffet breakfasts and dinners, as well as Ă la carte lunch options. There is also a bar with satellite TV, three swimming pools, and a well-stocked shop, including souvenirs. Free WiFi is available in the reception and restaurant area., off-road photosafari day, dinner, accommodation Treebo Royce,
Car
Day 8 — Etosha National Park → Zambezi Region
150 km – about 1.50 hours
breakfast, departure to, Afternoon free to make an optional excursion by boat on the river (at your own expense)., dinner, accommodation Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River & Fern Grotto (K1-1D),
Car
Day 9 — Zambezi Region → Delta Okavango
415 km – about 6 hours
breakfast, You enter Botswana and travel to the heart of the Okavango Delta, leaving the truck on land with the main luggage and continuing with a picturesque 2 or 3-hour boat ride to Pepere Island, with bird and crocodile sightings. Accommodation on the island is in a fixed tented camp. You only bring the necessary items for two nights., accommodation SwampStop Chalets o Tende Fisse stile Meru, dinner.
Day 10 — Delta Okavango
340 km km – about 7 hours
full board, 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., accommodation SwampStop Chalets o Tende Fisse stile Meru,
Car
Day 11 — Delta Okavango → Chobe National Park
Breakfast, departure to, 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., At sunset, a photo safari by boat on the Chobe River., dinner, accommodation,
Day 12 — Chobe National Park
420 km – about 7 hours
breakfast, morning game drive in the park, the rest of the afternoon is free, dinner, accommodation,
Car
Day 13 — Chobe National Park → Victoria Falls
300 km – about 5 hours
breakfast, departure to the, 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"., afternoon at leisure for optional activities, Dinner at leisure, accommodation Paradise Cottages,
Day 14 — Victoria Falls
Breakfast, 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 societĂ 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 / 10 nights – from Windhoek to Victoria Falls,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Local driver/guide, 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, 13 nights in lodges/small hotels or guesthouses with private facilities,
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, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Lodge Safari - Desert, Rivers, and Adventure — NAAR
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), entrance to the parks $ 3000 to be given in cash to the local guide at the beginning of the tour, 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., ***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
Up to 31 days before no penalty - 30-0 days before 20% deposit withheld
20% deposit required upon booking,
TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. We recommend: €5 per day for each driver/guide and ranger, and for each participant based on satisfaction with the service received.
MEALS: not included when not specified
PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.
