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Okavango Delta & Deserts

11 Days from $2997

~ Amazing Travels In Botswana & Namibia ~

Okavango Delta & Deserts, Botswana to Namibia

From the Okavango Delta to the coastal Namib desert you will visit two countries having two incredibly diverse environments in just one amazing trip.

This safari adventure brings you into the heart of both Botswana and Namibia where you’ll cruise around in open top jeeps from meerkat colonies to petrified valleys. You’ll cruise waterways teeming with wildlife and visit the salt pans, enjoying the spectacle that is Africa’s wildlife.

With game drives included, you’ll spot elephants, buffalo and lions and a wealth of other wild creatures in both Botswana and Namibia. You’ll even traverse over dunes on quad bikes, experience the culture with a performance from an indigenous tribe in Namibia and take road trips that bring you through the countryside from one country to the other.

This trip with Contiki is an incredible value and packed with adventure and will surely leave you with new friends and stories to tell.

No rest for the wicked, you may just decide to extend your trip to catch up on your sleep!

 

** It is advised to arrive to Kasane the night before the trip begins as it starts at 7:30 am! Soul Free Travels can help you arrange pre & post trip plans.

 

Tip from Soul Free Travels : You may want to think about adding some to your trip and save a bit of do re me while your at it! International flights to Africa can be quite expensive if you don’t know what you are doing. Flying into certain places can make all the difference and save you hundreds of dollars, allowing you more time for less. Give us a call and we’ll help you sort it all out.

 

 

Highlights

  • Sundowner in the baobab forest
  • 5 Included game drives
  • Glamping in the Okavango Delta
  • Big Daddy' & the petrified trees in Death Valley
  • Marine wildlife cruise with oysters & champagne

Included In Your Trip

  • Transportation, Drivers & Guides
  • 10 Nights Accommodation
  • Meals 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
  • 5 Game Drives, Living Museum Visit & More
Itinerary & Additional Details

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More About This Trip

Day 1

Kasane to Gweta

Dumela Botswana! Your adventure begins in Botswana in the town of Kasane, from which you’ll head south to the village of Gweta on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt pans.

You can opt to cruise the salt pans in open safari vehicles in search of a meerkat colony while getting some funky perspective photos in one of the largest salt flats in the world.

Tonights treat is sundower drinks under an icon of Botswana in the Baobab forest before retiring to the lodge for dinner and drinks at the bar.

 

*Consider arriving to Kasane the night before or earlier to meet-up with the group on time.

**Transfer from the airport are not included.

 

Experiences

Sundowner Stop
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & Meerkat Colony (optional/*pay on trip)
On the Okavango Delta & Deserts tour you will see things like these four meerkats keeping watch in the salt pans
On the Okavango Delta & Deserts tour you will see things like these four meerkats keeping watch in the salt pans

Kasane to Gweta

Dumela Botswana! Your adventure begins in Botswana in the town of Kasane, from which you’ll head south to the village of Gweta on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt pans.

You can opt to cruise the salt pans in open safari vehicles in search of a meerkat colony while getting some funky perspective photos in one of the largest salt flats in the world.

Tonights treat is sundower drinks under an icon of Botswana in the Baobab forest before retiring to the lodge for dinner and drinks at the bar.

 

*Consider arriving to Kasane the night before or earlier to meet-up with the group on time.

**Transfer from the airport are not included.

 

Day 2

Gweta to Okavango Delta

Our minds already blown by the unique natural landscape of the Makgadikgadi pans, we’ll say goodbye and now, it’s off to the Okavango Delta where we’ll take an awe-inspiring game drive before settling into our exclusive Contiki Safari Camp.

We’ll be greeted with luxe two person dome tents – pre-erected of course – with stretchers, mattresses and linen. Dinner? How about a campfire meal as we swap tales under a starswept sky?

Experiences

Afternoon Game Drive to Contiki Safari Camp
man steering a traditional mokoro through tha Okavango delta
man steering a traditional mokoro through tha Okavango delta

Gweta to Okavango Delta

Our minds already blown by the unique natural landscape of the Makgadikgadi pans, we’ll say goodbye and now, it’s off to the Okavango Delta where we’ll take an awe-inspiring game drive before settling into our exclusive Contiki Safari Camp.

We’ll be greeted with luxe two person dome tents – pre-erected of course – with stretchers, mattresses and linen. Dinner? How about a campfire meal as we swap tales under a starswept sky?

Day 3

Okavango Delta

Get your David Attenborough voice on, we are in the heart of Africa’s iconic wildlife filming paradise. This sprawling wetland is home to some of Africa’s most incredible species and we will start searching for them after a quick bite to eat and then we’re off on an early morning game drive in the Okavango Delta in hopes of spotting elephants, hippos and if we’re lucky, some predators.

We’ll head back to camp for a tasty lunch and siesta. Chill in the camp or opt for a Mokoro boat trip along the gorgeous waterways of the delta. In the afternoon we’re back on another jaw-dropping game drive before our traditional campfire dinner.

The day isn’t over, though – not even close.This evening we have a once in a lifetime opportunity – a night drive in the bush with spotlights seeking out elusive nocturnal animals you can’t find during the day.

Experiences

Early Morning Game Drive (Included)
Afternoon Game Drive (Included)
Night Game Drive (Included)
Mokoro Boat Trip (optional/*pay on trip)
Bird's eye view of the Okavango Delta near Maun
Bird's eye view of the Okavango Delta near Maun

Okavango Delta

Get your David Attenborough voice on, we are in the heart of Africa’s iconic wildlife filming paradise. This sprawling wetland is home to some of Africa’s most incredible species and we will start searching for them after a quick bite to eat and then we’re off on an early morning game drive in the Okavango Delta in hopes of spotting elephants, hippos and if we’re lucky, some predators.

We’ll head back to camp for a tasty lunch and siesta. Chill in the camp or opt for a Mokoro boat trip along the gorgeous waterways of the delta. In the afternoon we’re back on another jaw-dropping game drive before our traditional campfire dinner.

The day isn’t over, though – not even close.This evening we have a once in a lifetime opportunity – a night drive in the bush with spotlights seeking out elusive nocturnal animals you can’t find during the day.

Day 4

Okavango Delta to Maun

After breakfast it’s time for another morning game drive – eyes peeled for elephants – before we head to Maun and our lodge for the night.

This afternoon opt to soar over the delta on a helicopter for peerless views of the wildlife below, as you hover just meters above the waterways. This evening you can choose to experience a dinner and show, with young people from the local community performing on the theme of conservation.

Experiences

Morning Game Drive of the Okavango Delta (Included)
Helicopter Over the Okavango Delta (Optional/*pay on trip)
Magic Beans Theatre Show w/dinner
an elephant in the bush at Maun, Botswana
an elephant in the bush at Maun, Botswana

Okavango Delta to Maun

After breakfast it’s time for another morning game drive – eyes peeled for elephants – before we head to Maun and our lodge for the night.

This afternoon opt to soar over the delta on a helicopter for peerless views of the wildlife below, as you hover just meters above the waterways. This evening you can choose to experience a dinner and show, with young people from the local community performing on the theme of conservation.

Day 5

Maun to Windhoek

Today we are traversing two countries as we leave Botswana and head into Namibia. We will cross the border and get into Windhoek this evening. After which we head straight into town for our first Namibian dinner together at the legendary Joe’s Beerhouse, sampling some of Namibia’s cuisine.

Experiences

Dinner at the cattle-ranch inspired Joe’s Beerhouse (optional)
Bird's eye view of Namibia's capital city of Windhoek
Bird's eye view of Namibia's capital city of Windhoek

Maun to Windhoek

Today we are traversing two countries as we leave Botswana and head into Namibia. We will cross the border and get into Windhoek this evening. After which we head straight into town for our first Namibian dinner together at the legendary Joe’s Beerhouse, sampling some of Namibia’s cuisine.

Day 6

Windhoek to Sossusvlei

After a hearty breakfast and a nice sleep-in— we on the road together, seeing this beautiful country and hearing about its stories until we check into our lodge tonight. We have an included buffet dinner after the long drive today.

Experiences

Roadtrip today, long drive—but, oh the scenery!
beautiful desert landscape at dusk near Windhoek, Namibia
beautiful desert landscape at dusk near Windhoek, Namibia

Windhoek to Sossusvlei

After a hearty breakfast and a nice sleep-in— we on the road together, seeing this beautiful country and hearing about its stories until we check into our lodge tonight. We have an included buffet dinner after the long drive today.

Day 7

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

We’re up early today as we want to explore the desert before it gets too hot! Today we get to discover Sossusvlei by taking the iconic shots of Deadvlei and wander around Big Daddy sand dune.

We then hit the road again and make our way down to the German coastal town of Swakopmund.

Experiences

Deadvlei & Death Valley (Included)
2 dead trees infront of red sand dune against a blue sky in Sossuvlei, Namibia
2 dead trees infront of red sand dune against a blue sky in Sossuvlei, Namibia

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

We’re up early today as we want to explore the desert before it gets too hot! Today we get to discover Sossusvlei by taking the iconic shots of Deadvlei and wander around Big Daddy sand dune.

We then hit the road again and make our way down to the German coastal town of Swakopmund.

Day 8

Swakopmund

Swakopmund is our adventurers paradise as we explore both the ocean and surrounding desert. We start on a marine boat cruise looking out for seals, dolphins, pelicans and more as we slurp on fresh oysters and champagne.

In the afternoon we hit the dunes to try out some dune Quad biking and sand boarding in the world’s oldest desert – Namib Desert. We will end off the day with a dinner in town reminiscing the days activities.

Experiences

Marine wildlife cruise with oysters and champagne (Optional/*pay on trip)
Quad-bike over the dunes of the Namib Desert (Optional/*pay on trip)
Sandboard down the dunes of the Namib desert
riding quads in the Namib desert
riding quads in the Namib desert

Swakopmund

Swakopmund is our adventurers paradise as we explore both the ocean and surrounding desert. We start on a marine boat cruise looking out for seals, dolphins, pelicans and more as we slurp on fresh oysters and champagne.

In the afternoon we hit the dunes to try out some dune Quad biking and sand boarding in the world’s oldest desert – Namib Desert. We will end off the day with a dinner in town reminiscing the days activities.

Day 9

Swakopmund to Etosha

We leave the coast behind us and head inland to visit an indigenous bushmen village, at the Ju/’Hoansi Living Museum. Here, the bushmen will welcome us into their lives, show us how they’ve lived in these harsh desert conditions and involve us in their daily activities.

After visiting the Living Museum, we will head into Etosha for and eagerly await the next days’ game drives.

Experiences

Ju/’Hoansi Living Museum (Included)
Swakopmund
Swakopmund

Swakopmund to Etosha

We leave the coast behind us and head inland to visit an indigenous bushmen village, at the Ju/’Hoansi Living Museum. Here, the bushmen will welcome us into their lives, show us how they’ve lived in these harsh desert conditions and involve us in their daily activities.

After visiting the Living Museum, we will head into Etosha for and eagerly await the next days’ game drives.

Day 10

Etosha

We’re up early for our first Namibian game drive in Etosha National Park! The Etosha Pan is so large it can be seen from space, but it’s the natural waterholes lining the edge that attract the wildlife (and therefore us) to them.

From the big cats to desert-adapted antelope, the wildlife viewing experience here is like no where else on Earth. During the heat of day, relax at the pool or sit at the waterhole watching wildlife come and go before opting to go on another afternoon Etosha Game drive. Tonight we treat ourselves to another buffet dinner on our last night together.

Experiences

Morning game drive, salt pans at Etosha National Park (Included)
Afternoon Game Drive at Etosha (Optional/*pay on trip)
elephants, giraffes, ostriches, and antelope at a watering hole
elephants, giraffes, ostriches, and antelope at a watering hole

Etosha

We’re up early for our first Namibian game drive in Etosha National Park! The Etosha Pan is so large it can be seen from space, but it’s the natural waterholes lining the edge that attract the wildlife (and therefore us) to them.

From the big cats to desert-adapted antelope, the wildlife viewing experience here is like no where else on Earth. During the heat of day, relax at the pool or sit at the waterhole watching wildlife come and go before opting to go on another afternoon Etosha Game drive. Tonight we treat ourselves to another buffet dinner on our last night together.

Day 11

Etosha to Windhoek

After breakfast, we drive back down to Windhoek to catch the afternoon flights back home, saying goodbye to new friends but cherishing our lifelong memories.

If you would like to extend your trip, no problem! There are several amazing options, and at Soul Free Travels we can help you plan additional days.

 

*Transfers to the airport are not included.

Experiences

Bird's eye view of Namibia's capital city of Windhoek
Bird's eye view of Namibia's capital city of Windhoek

Etosha to Windhoek

After breakfast, we drive back down to Windhoek to catch the afternoon flights back home, saying goodbye to new friends but cherishing our lifelong memories.

If you would like to extend your trip, no problem! There are several amazing options, and at Soul Free Travels we can help you plan additional days.

 

*Transfers to the airport are not included.

Where You'll Stay

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Please be aware that these are examples of the properties that Contiki may use for the trip. While certain accomodations are set in stone, similar substitutions may be made on a trip by trip basis. See the Contiki website for additional information.

Traveling Solo?

With Contiki, there is never a single supplement when you buddy up. Contiki will pair you with a roommate or you can opt to have your own room starting at $305.00 USD for this trip (depending on dates).

Payment Options

Book now, it’s simple – just pay a small deposit of $200 USD (limited time only) to lock in your dates, interest free. Then, you can pay off your balance in as many installments as you like – weekly, monthly, a little bit a day, 2 big chunks – it’s up to you. Just complete your payment in full at least 45 days before departure. Easy breezy!

Trip Departures

June 1, 2022 to June 11, 2022 From $2997 per person
June 29, 2022 to July 9, 2022 From $2997 per person
July 27, 2022 to August 6, 2022 From $2997 per person
August 24, 2022 to September 23, 2022 From $2997 per person
September 21, 2022 to October 1, 2022 From $2997 per person
October 19, 2022 to October 29, 2022 From $2997 per person
November 16, 2022 to December 26, 2021 From $2997 per person
December 28, 2022 to January 7, 2023 From $2997 per person
January 11, 2023 to January 21, 2023 From $3015 per person
February 8, 2023 to February 18, 2023 From $3015 per person
March 8, 2023 to March 18, 2023 From $3015 per person
April 5, 2023 to April 15, 2023 From $3087 per person
May 3, 2023 to May 13, 2023 From $3087 per person
May 31, 2023 to June 10, 2023 From $3087 per person
June 14, 2023 to June 24, 2023 From $3159 per person
June 28, 2023 to July 8, 2023 From $3159 per person
July 12, 2023 to July 22, 2023 From $3159 per person
July 26, 2023 to August 5, 2023 From $3159 per person
August 9, 2023 to August 19, 2023 From $3159 per person
August 23, 2023 to September 2, 2023 From $3159 per person
September 6, 2023 to September 16, 2023 From $3159 per person
September 20, 2023 to September 30, 2023 From $3159 per person
October 18, 2023 to October 28, 2023 From $3159 per person
November 15, 2023 to November 25, 2023 From $3159 per person
December 13, 2023 to December 23, 2023 From $3159 per person
December 27, 2023 to January 6, 2024 From $3159 per person
January 10, 2024 to January 20, 2024 From $3177 per person
February 7, 2024 to February 17, 2024 From $3177 per person
March 6, 2024 to March 16, 2024 From $3177 per person
April 3, 2024 to April 13, 2024 From $3177 per person

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Please be aware that all pricing and dates are subject to change by the travel provider. Prices are not locked in until a deposit is placed on the trip. Please contact Soul Free Travels for a no-obligation, accurate price quote based on your preferences.

Exclusions

  • International Air Tickets
  • Meals & Beverages unless mentioned as included
  • Incidentals, local taxis, optional activities

Good To Know

What are Free Time Add-Ons?

Free Time Add-Ons will take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences unique to the places you visit. See more, do more, live more & go home completely regret-free. Costs for those aren’t included in your trip cost & are payable to your trip manager in local currency.

About Luggage & What To Bring

Baggage restrictions of one medium sized bag with a maximum weight of 50lbs plus one piece of hand luggage per person. It is advised to not bring bags with wheels as some locations don’t have smooth pathways. The piece of hand luggage should be big enough to be used as an overnight bag for the trips camping in the Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta.

A pair of binoculars is crucial for any safari and your most important tool for wildlife viewing. It is highly recommended to bring a pair with you. Summers are very hot with scattered thunder showers while winters get cold, especially on safari, so please pack accordingly.

 

Budget for Exclusions, Tipping & Extras

How much spending money you’ll need will depend on the duration of the trip and how much you anticipate spending on personal expenses like alcohol or shopping. Before you travel, it’s also a good idea to read up on and get an idea of the Free Time Add-Ons you think you’ll want to do on trip, as these will form part of your overall budget. Soul Free Travels provides you with estimated costs for these sort of extras that come up and we will provide the information to you.

-Cost of a local lunch
-Cost of a local dinner
-Cost of a local taxi
-Cost of entry to a sightseeing spot

It is strongly advised to have USD in cash before the start of the trip.  Most places let you pay with card, but it is strongly advised to have US$200 – US$300 as sometimes electricity, signal or card machines might not be working in remote places. In all areas of the service industry in Africa, whether it’s restaurants, bars, hotels or taxis, it’s common practice to tip if you feel that the service received has been excellent.

The same goes for your Contiki team; if you feel that their service has been exceptional then feel free to tip them. Our travellers often ask what to tip, we suggest $3.00 USD per person, per day. Remember that tipping (how much you tip) is optional – it’s entirely up to you.

Birds of A Feather & Social Butterflies

Contiki specializes in group trips for travelers aged 18 to 35 and brings together travelers from all corners of the globe to discover new cultures and a little part of themselves along the way.

Another great thing about Contiki is that your fellow travelers tend to become lifelong friends and are as much of your travel experience as the incredible destinations you’ll visit. Whether you travel alone, with friends or create your own group, you’ll never be left on your own, unless you do it intentionally.

Offering incredible value, across 350+ global trips, Contiki sorts out the stressful logistical stuff like transport and accommodations, leaving you with unique travel experiences you wouldn’t be able to book on your own.

Throughout your trip, Contiki’s expert Trip Managers and Local Guides use their local insights to help you discover an authentic side to the places you visit. Your trip managers are also there to watch your back and assist you with anything you may need.

About Travel DNA

Travel DNA helps you to get a sense of what to expect from a trip, destination, or even helps you to find on our website that perfect experience or place that ticks all the boxes for you. Whatever your passions are, and reasons for traveling, there is a time and a place. Even now. Wherever you decide to go, and whatever you choose to do, be assured, Soul Free Travels has your back from hello.

Physical Ratings

1 - Easy

Light walking, nothing more exerting than climbing stairs. Suitable for all levels of fitness.

2 - Light

Walking, fairly easy hiking, maybe a few hills & suitable for most fitness levels.

3 - Moderate

Average. May include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking, etc. Suitable for most fitness levels. 

4 - Demanding

Walking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, cycling, etc. Generally good physical fitness or it could be taxing.

5 - Challenging

High-altitude hikes, cycling, or other instances of heavy exercise. Be prepared to challenge yourself.

5 Reasons To Choose Soul Free Travels

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Hopefully, your back isn't as hairy as this, and it's doubtful we will ever have to go as far as picking bugs off your back— but, be assured, you've got us from hello. From the moment you start planning your trip, you will receive above & beyond service. You have a dedicated travel professional looking after you and working to protect your travel investment. We are always there in the background, just in case of questions or emergencies, and when you are traveling, that is 24/7. We exist to make your travel special, free of hassle, and what we do—well, it's all about you.

We Are Travel Pros

You don't leave your health care up to your banker or call a florist to build you a house, do you? So, why deal with non-travel pros when booking your treasured vacation? Soul Free Travels is not a software company or a search engine full of non-travel pros that just take your money. We live, breathe, work, and study—all things travel, all of the time. We don't have a call center to field those complaint calls. We don't need one! You can reach us easily, without obligation, and without pressing 50 buttons first. We like hearing from you!

Relationships & Connections

Relationships matter. When you work with us, we are building ours with you. We are committed and it is our passion to be a part of your travel bliss. We work with you—with as much, or as little participation as you care to have in the process. We adapt. We are also quite hooked up, so you are too! We know our stuff and we work with the best. We also have an extensive network of guides, drivers, chefs, photographers, etc. Many we know personally. From perks to exclusive access, if you are in need, you've got a friend indeed.

Out Of The Box

We are so out of that box, we don't even have a real office. Every chance we get, we are out there... in the world. You can also be from out there. We can meet in the clouds. We are walking the talk—from vetting properties to providers, and getting the lay of the land, we like to speak from experience. To deliver to you what you want and expect, this is the very best way to have confidence in the work we do for you. We are also very clever and resourceful. We love a good travel challenge and will turn every stone. Nothing cookie cutter here!
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We don't blow the sunshine where the sun doesn't shine. Travel companies all say the same sort of things. Many even say "for the discerning traveler." Says so right on their websites! That's really just a polite way of saying you can't have any taste if you don't have a big budget, so move on. Well, our mantra is everyone should know the joys of travel. No matter your budget, we do our very best for every client, every time. We promise you honesty, fairness and the white glove treatment because that's just how we roll. We look forward to earning your trust and your business.
Day 1

Kasane to Gweta

Dumela Botswana! Your adventure begins in Botswana in the town of Kasane, from which you’ll head south to the village of Gweta on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt pans.

You can opt to cruise the salt pans in open safari vehicles in search of a meerkat colony while getting some funky perspective photos in one of the largest salt flats in the world.

Tonights treat is sundower drinks under an icon of Botswana in the Baobab forest before retiring to the lodge for dinner and drinks at the bar.

 

*Consider arriving to Kasane the night before or earlier to meet-up with the group on time.

**Transfer from the airport are not included.

 

Experiences

Sundowner Stop
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & Meerkat Colony (optional/*pay on trip)
On the Okavango Delta & Deserts tour you will see things like these four meerkats keeping watch in the salt pans
On the Okavango Delta & Deserts tour you will see things like these four meerkats keeping watch in the salt pans

Kasane to Gweta

Dumela Botswana! Your adventure begins in Botswana in the town of Kasane, from which you’ll head south to the village of Gweta on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt pans.

You can opt to cruise the salt pans in open safari vehicles in search of a meerkat colony while getting some funky perspective photos in one of the largest salt flats in the world.

Tonights treat is sundower drinks under an icon of Botswana in the Baobab forest before retiring to the lodge for dinner and drinks at the bar.

 

*Consider arriving to Kasane the night before or earlier to meet-up with the group on time.

**Transfer from the airport are not included.

 

Day 2

Gweta to Okavango Delta

Our minds already blown by the unique natural landscape of the Makgadikgadi pans, we’ll say goodbye and now, it’s off to the Okavango Delta where we’ll take an awe-inspiring game drive before settling into our exclusive Contiki Safari Camp.

We’ll be greeted with luxe two person dome tents – pre-erected of course – with stretchers, mattresses and linen. Dinner? How about a campfire meal as we swap tales under a starswept sky?

Experiences

Afternoon Game Drive to Contiki Safari Camp
man steering a traditional mokoro through tha Okavango delta
man steering a traditional mokoro through tha Okavango delta

Gweta to Okavango Delta

Our minds already blown by the unique natural landscape of the Makgadikgadi pans, we’ll say goodbye and now, it’s off to the Okavango Delta where we’ll take an awe-inspiring game drive before settling into our exclusive Contiki Safari Camp.

We’ll be greeted with luxe two person dome tents – pre-erected of course – with stretchers, mattresses and linen. Dinner? How about a campfire meal as we swap tales under a starswept sky?

Day 3

Okavango Delta

Get your David Attenborough voice on, we are in the heart of Africa’s iconic wildlife filming paradise. This sprawling wetland is home to some of Africa’s most incredible species and we will start searching for them after a quick bite to eat and then we’re off on an early morning game drive in the Okavango Delta in hopes of spotting elephants, hippos and if we’re lucky, some predators.

We’ll head back to camp for a tasty lunch and siesta. Chill in the camp or opt for a Mokoro boat trip along the gorgeous waterways of the delta. In the afternoon we’re back on another jaw-dropping game drive before our traditional campfire dinner.

The day isn’t over, though – not even close.This evening we have a once in a lifetime opportunity – a night drive in the bush with spotlights seeking out elusive nocturnal animals you can’t find during the day.

Experiences

Early Morning Game Drive (Included)
Afternoon Game Drive (Included)
Night Game Drive (Included)
Mokoro Boat Trip (optional/*pay on trip)
Bird's eye view of the Okavango Delta near Maun
Bird's eye view of the Okavango Delta near Maun

Okavango Delta

Get your David Attenborough voice on, we are in the heart of Africa’s iconic wildlife filming paradise. This sprawling wetland is home to some of Africa’s most incredible species and we will start searching for them after a quick bite to eat and then we’re off on an early morning game drive in the Okavango Delta in hopes of spotting elephants, hippos and if we’re lucky, some predators.

We’ll head back to camp for a tasty lunch and siesta. Chill in the camp or opt for a Mokoro boat trip along the gorgeous waterways of the delta. In the afternoon we’re back on another jaw-dropping game drive before our traditional campfire dinner.

The day isn’t over, though – not even close.This evening we have a once in a lifetime opportunity – a night drive in the bush with spotlights seeking out elusive nocturnal animals you can’t find during the day.

Day 4

Okavango Delta to Maun

After breakfast it’s time for another morning game drive – eyes peeled for elephants – before we head to Maun and our lodge for the night.

This afternoon opt to soar over the delta on a helicopter for peerless views of the wildlife below, as you hover just meters above the waterways. This evening you can choose to experience a dinner and show, with young people from the local community performing on the theme of conservation.

Experiences

Morning Game Drive of the Okavango Delta (Included)
Helicopter Over the Okavango Delta (Optional/*pay on trip)
Magic Beans Theatre Show w/dinner
an elephant in the bush at Maun, Botswana
an elephant in the bush at Maun, Botswana

Okavango Delta to Maun

After breakfast it’s time for another morning game drive – eyes peeled for elephants – before we head to Maun and our lodge for the night.

This afternoon opt to soar over the delta on a helicopter for peerless views of the wildlife below, as you hover just meters above the waterways. This evening you can choose to experience a dinner and show, with young people from the local community performing on the theme of conservation.

Day 5

Maun to Windhoek

Today we are traversing two countries as we leave Botswana and head into Namibia. We will cross the border and get into Windhoek this evening. After which we head straight into town for our first Namibian dinner together at the legendary Joe’s Beerhouse, sampling some of Namibia’s cuisine.

Experiences

Dinner at the cattle-ranch inspired Joe’s Beerhouse (optional)
Bird's eye view of Namibia's capital city of Windhoek
Bird's eye view of Namibia's capital city of Windhoek

Maun to Windhoek

Today we are traversing two countries as we leave Botswana and head into Namibia. We will cross the border and get into Windhoek this evening. After which we head straight into town for our first Namibian dinner together at the legendary Joe’s Beerhouse, sampling some of Namibia’s cuisine.

Day 6

Windhoek to Sossusvlei

After a hearty breakfast and a nice sleep-in— we on the road together, seeing this beautiful country and hearing about its stories until we check into our lodge tonight. We have an included buffet dinner after the long drive today.

Experiences

Roadtrip today, long drive—but, oh the scenery!
beautiful desert landscape at dusk near Windhoek, Namibia
beautiful desert landscape at dusk near Windhoek, Namibia

Windhoek to Sossusvlei

After a hearty breakfast and a nice sleep-in— we on the road together, seeing this beautiful country and hearing about its stories until we check into our lodge tonight. We have an included buffet dinner after the long drive today.

Day 7

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

We’re up early today as we want to explore the desert before it gets too hot! Today we get to discover Sossusvlei by taking the iconic shots of Deadvlei and wander around Big Daddy sand dune.

We then hit the road again and make our way down to the German coastal town of Swakopmund.

Experiences

Deadvlei & Death Valley (Included)
2 dead trees infront of red sand dune against a blue sky in Sossuvlei, Namibia
2 dead trees infront of red sand dune against a blue sky in Sossuvlei, Namibia

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

We’re up early today as we want to explore the desert before it gets too hot! Today we get to discover Sossusvlei by taking the iconic shots of Deadvlei and wander around Big Daddy sand dune.

We then hit the road again and make our way down to the German coastal town of Swakopmund.

Day 8

Swakopmund

Swakopmund is our adventurers paradise as we explore both the ocean and surrounding desert. We start on a marine boat cruise looking out for seals, dolphins, pelicans and more as we slurp on fresh oysters and champagne.

In the afternoon we hit the dunes to try out some dune Quad biking and sand boarding in the world’s oldest desert – Namib Desert. We will end off the day with a dinner in town reminiscing the days activities.

Experiences

Marine wildlife cruise with oysters and champagne (Optional/*pay on trip)
Quad-bike over the dunes of the Namib Desert (Optional/*pay on trip)
Sandboard down the dunes of the Namib desert
riding quads in the Namib desert
riding quads in the Namib desert

Swakopmund

Swakopmund is our adventurers paradise as we explore both the ocean and surrounding desert. We start on a marine boat cruise looking out for seals, dolphins, pelicans and more as we slurp on fresh oysters and champagne.

In the afternoon we hit the dunes to try out some dune Quad biking and sand boarding in the world’s oldest desert – Namib Desert. We will end off the day with a dinner in town reminiscing the days activities.

Day 9

Swakopmund to Etosha

We leave the coast behind us and head inland to visit an indigenous bushmen village, at the Ju/’Hoansi Living Museum. Here, the bushmen will welcome us into their lives, show us how they’ve lived in these harsh desert conditions and involve us in their daily activities.

After visiting the Living Museum, we will head into Etosha for and eagerly await the next days’ game drives.

Experiences

Ju/’Hoansi Living Museum (Included)
Swakopmund
Swakopmund

Swakopmund to Etosha

We leave the coast behind us and head inland to visit an indigenous bushmen village, at the Ju/’Hoansi Living Museum. Here, the bushmen will welcome us into their lives, show us how they’ve lived in these harsh desert conditions and involve us in their daily activities.

After visiting the Living Museum, we will head into Etosha for and eagerly await the next days’ game drives.

Day 10

Etosha

We’re up early for our first Namibian game drive in Etosha National Park! The Etosha Pan is so large it can be seen from space, but it’s the natural waterholes lining the edge that attract the wildlife (and therefore us) to them.

From the big cats to desert-adapted antelope, the wildlife viewing experience here is like no where else on Earth. During the heat of day, relax at the pool or sit at the waterhole watching wildlife come and go before opting to go on another afternoon Etosha Game drive. Tonight we treat ourselves to another buffet dinner on our last night together.

Experiences

Morning game drive, salt pans at Etosha National Park (Included)
Afternoon Game Drive at Etosha (Optional/*pay on trip)
elephants, giraffes, ostriches, and antelope at a watering hole
elephants, giraffes, ostriches, and antelope at a watering hole

Etosha

We’re up early for our first Namibian game drive in Etosha National Park! The Etosha Pan is so large it can be seen from space, but it’s the natural waterholes lining the edge that attract the wildlife (and therefore us) to them.

From the big cats to desert-adapted antelope, the wildlife viewing experience here is like no where else on Earth. During the heat of day, relax at the pool or sit at the waterhole watching wildlife come and go before opting to go on another afternoon Etosha Game drive. Tonight we treat ourselves to another buffet dinner on our last night together.

Day 11

Etosha to Windhoek

After breakfast, we drive back down to Windhoek to catch the afternoon flights back home, saying goodbye to new friends but cherishing our lifelong memories.

If you would like to extend your trip, no problem! There are several amazing options, and at Soul Free Travels we can help you plan additional days.

 

*Transfers to the airport are not included.

Experiences

Bird's eye view of Namibia's capital city of Windhoek
Bird's eye view of Namibia's capital city of Windhoek

Etosha to Windhoek

After breakfast, we drive back down to Windhoek to catch the afternoon flights back home, saying goodbye to new friends but cherishing our lifelong memories.

If you would like to extend your trip, no problem! There are several amazing options, and at Soul Free Travels we can help you plan additional days.

 

*Transfers to the airport are not included.

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