Day 1
Kasane to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
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Accommodation
Gweta Lodge (or similar)
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Meals
Dinner
This safari extravaganza takes you into the heart of Botswana and Namibia, cruising in open top jeeps from meerkat colonies to petrified valleys and waterways teeming with wildlife. With a huge amount of included game drives where you can spot roaming elephants, buffalo and lions - on this trip you'll also quad bike over dunes and experience a show performed by an indigenous tribes. The accommodation is either luxe glamping in safari parks or comfy lodges where you can kick back and take a dip in the pool when you're feeling the heat.
Locations Visited
Kasane, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Okavango Delta, Maun, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Sossusvlei
Countries Visited
Botswana, Namibia
Travel Style
For 18 - 35 year olds
Accommodations
11 nights included
Age Requirements
Travel for 18-35 year olds
Day 1
Accommodation
Gweta Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Accommodation
Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
A night in Africa’s Eden? Yep. This is your true African escape, away from technology. It's gonna be just you, nature and the incredible sights, sounds and smells of the wilderness. Our campsite is located right next to the Khwai river where all forms of wildlife (great and small) come down to drink. So, keep your camera with you! Camp staff will set up your tents as well as cook all your meals on open fires. Your tents come with stretchers, mattresses, linen and towels. And the campsite also has a chill tent during the day for relaxing between Game Drives.
Our first taste of the Okavango Delta, as we head to our Contiki Safari Camp. Hopefully spotting some of the ‘Big Five’ on our way.
Day 3
Accommodation
Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Get up with the sun in search of the amazing wildlife in this garden of Eden.
Enjoy another taste of wildlife spotting this afternoon.
Enjoy a sunset trip along the waterways of the Khwai River, looking out for the incredible animals that live here.
Day 4
Another morning at the Delta (the struggle is real.) After coffee and breakfast at sunrise, it's time for another morning game drive – eyes peeled for elephants – as we make our way out of this wildlife paradise.
Check into the lodge, chill by the pool and then take to the skies in an optional Okavango Delta helicopter flight. Hover just meters above the waterways or fly high for stunning views of this unique inland delta and of course, don’t forget your binocs for some wildlife spotting from the air. If you've got a head for heights, you won't find views more spectacular than this anywhere in the world. Tonight, you’ll polish off your last night in Botswana with a night in the town. The Okavango Delta Brewery calls, offering a tour, tasting and dinner for you to enjoy.
Accommodation
Island Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
It’s our last drive in the Delta! And our last chance to see any wildlife that eluded us on previous jaunts.
Day 5
Accommodation
Town Lodge, Windhoek (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 6
We’ll make our way to Etosha National Park today, but not before we’ve checked out some of Windhoek’s iconic attractions. We’ll hit the open road with our eyes peeled for beautiful desert scenery, stopping off at a few cultural hotspots too. We’ll have lunch in Otjiwarongo and then after that, it’s all eyes on Etosha!
After checking in at the lodge, you’ll have a bit of free time to chill by the pool. Tonight we’ll head out for a walkabout dinner in Outjo – fuelling up before the big safari day tomorrow.
Accommodation
Ijaba Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
We’ll take a drive around the city’s main attractions – including the Christusckkirche, the Memorial Museum and the Parliament Building too. At the end of the tour, we’ll visit the village of Penduka where the local women will tell us all about how they manage the village, contributing towards the economic uplift of skilled individuals.
Day 7
We’ll wake up bright and early this morning, ready to embark on our first big game drive in Namibia. Prepare yourself for a wildlife experience like nowhere else on Earth. Eyes peeled for desert-savvy antelope too! We’ll head back to the lodge for lunch, and then you’ll have some free time to sunbathe and relax. Tonight we’ll take a sunset walk and then enjoy a buffet dinner back at the lodge.
Accommodation
Ijaba Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 8
Today we’ll head west to the coastal town of Swakopmund. Along the way, we’ll stop off in the Erongo Mountains to visit the San Bushmen of Omandumba. They’ll teach us their local language, and educate us on how they survive and thrive in the harsh desert conditions. You can also check out their handmade arts and crafts too – perfect if you’re hunting for souvenirs.
Our next stop-off is the ‘Matterhorn of Namibia’, where we’ll have lunch and bask in the beauty of the towering granite peaks.
We’ll check into our hotel together, and then you’ll have a free night to explore and find somewhere to eat.
Accommodation
Prost Hotel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Experience life in an African bushman village, as the local people give you a snapshot of their desert lifestyle.
We'll stop off in Spitzkoppe for a bite to eat and a chance to check out the granite peaks that stand out across the glorious desert landscape. Group pic by the famous 'Rock Arch', anyone?
Day 9
Here we are in the adventurer’s paradise that is Swakopmund. First up, we’re heading to the ocean…
Here in Walvis Bay, we’ll head to Pelican Point for a kayaking trip like no other. Look out for seals, dolphins, and even whales too(!).
This afternoon you’re free to explore Swakopmund at your leisure. Check out the local restaurants and bars, hit the dunes for some active adventures, or do both (if you’re feeling ambitious). Tonight we’ll take a township tour where you'll meet local people, learn all about their way of life, and feast on a homemade dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Accommodation
Prost Hotel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 10
This morning we’ll take a long (but beautiful) drive into the Namibian desert. On the way, we’ll stop for lunch at Solitare – a one-horse town famous for its apple pie.
This evening, we’ll arrive at our lodge near the Soussusvlei salt and clay pans! Framed by some of the highest sand dunes in the world, this is one of the most iconic and jaw-dropping attractions in the whole of Namibia. After checking in, you’ll have the chance to have a little swim, and then we’ll head out for a sunset desert drive – followed by a buffet dinner back at the lodge.
Accommodation
Soft Adventure Camp (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 11
We’re up early this morning to visit Namib-Naukluft National Park – eyes open for Oryx and other desert-dwelling wildlife. Once we hit the sand dunes, we’ll leave the jeep and go for a walk along Big Daddy sand dune down into nearby Deadvlei. Expect unrivalled 360° views, and to hear yourself constantly saying “So THAT’S where my desktop background comes from!”
After lunch, we’ll hit the road for a final picturesque drive back into Windhoek. We’ll check in, freshen up and then head out for a farewell dinner at the famous Joe’s Beerhouse.
Accommodation
Town Lodge, Windhoek (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Explore Sossusvlei, snap shots of Deadvlei and wander around Big Daddy sand dune
Day 12
Rise, shine, prep your goodbyes and get planning for the big reunion (same time next year, anyone?). But before the trip ends officially, we’ll all enjoy one last hearty breakfast together.
Meals
Breakfast
Title
A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
As the name suggests, a Special Stay ain't your ordinary accommodation - it's much more than that. Think of it as an experience in its own right. On this trip, you'll be able to camp under the stars (all while being surrounded by wildlife) at your Special Stay.
Nope, you're all good! All equipment (tents, sleeping bags, etc) will be provided for you.
You don't have to. Your road crew will set up camp, cook meals, and clean up afterwards - but you're always welcome to help!
You'll have access to proper bathrooms with real toilets, hot showers and everything you need - just shared with the crew.
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