Available departures
Guaranteed
Characteristics
- Group tour
- driver/guide English Speaking
- 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*** - Victoria Falls
- Chobe: sunset river cruise to observe animals
- Okavango Delta and Kwando River: bushwalk, river excursions with traditional mokoro canoes and boat trips.
- Etosha: photosafari in the park
- safari on the dunes of Sossusvlei
Itinerary
Day 1 — Victoria Falls
Arrival and transfer to the hotel, at 3.00pm, appointment with the guide for a pre-departure meeting that will give you the most useful information about the trip., 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., Dinner at leisure, accommodation Paradise Cottages,
Day 2 — Victoria Falls → 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 at the hotel, accommodation,
Day 3 — Chobe National Park
Breakfast, morning game drive in the park, afternoon at leisure for optional activities, dinner, accommodation,
Day 4 — Chobe National Park → Delta Okavango
Breakfast, dinner, accommodation SwampStop Chalets o Tende fisse stile Meru,
Day 5 — Delta Okavango
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,
Day 6 — Delta Okavango → Zambezi Region
Breakfast, 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., 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),
Day 7 — Zambezi Region → Etosha National Park
Breakfast, 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,
Day 8 — Etosha National Park
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,
Day 9 — Etosha National Park → Damaraland
Breakfast, time for a last safari at the break of dawn, late morning departure to, The journey continues in the Damaraland region, a harsh and rocky desert expanse with suggestive landscapes and unique rock formations, inhabited by desert elephants., I will arrive at the lodge in the afternoon., free time for relaxation, dinner, accommodation,
Day 10 — Damaraland → Swakopmund
Breakfast, We leave the desert for the ocean: today's destination is Swakopmund, a curious city for the contrast between its typically German colonial architecture and the wild environment that surrounds it., 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. You can go for an optional excursion (not included), Dinner at leisure, accommodation Becks Safari Lodge,
Day 11 — Swakopmund → Sossusvlei
Breakfast, early morning departure to, 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 12 — 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., return to the lodge in the evening, dinner, accommodation,
Day 13 — Sossusvlei → Windhoek
Breakfast, departure to, arrival in the afternoon, time at leisure for visiting the place, Dinner at leisure, accommodation Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South,
Day 14 — Windhoek
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).
- 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.
- 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.
Starts from
14 days / 10 nights – from Victoria Falls to Windhoek,
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, transfer to the hotel on the first day, transfer to the airport on the last day, 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",
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,
