Dunes, Delta & Falls - Family Overland
18 days
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Private Guided
There are few holidays for families to match an authentic African Safari, but the one that will surpass even the most luxurious safari is our Family Overland Adventure from Windhoek to Victoria Falls. Not only are the wildlife viewing opportunities quite superb with elephants, lions, hippo, rhino, and the rest, but also this is a journey through 3 of Africa’s...
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Overview
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Watch the sunrise over the Namib Desert from the top of Sossusvlei's Dune 45
- Guided walk through the Namib Desert
- Optional wild adventures of Swakopmund, quad biking, sandboarding, horseriding, scenic flights
- Wild camp and hike in the stunning wild mountains of Spitzkoppe
- Trek to Branderg White Lady cave painting
What's this trip about?
There are few holidays for families to match an authentic African Safari, but the one that will surpass even the most luxurious safari is our Family Overland Adventure from Windhoek to Victoria Falls. Not only are the wildlife viewing opportunities quite superb with elephants, lions, hippo, rhino, and the rest, but also this is a journey through 3 of Africa’s most interesting countries, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia.
Camping with the kids surrounded by the noises of the African night is a wonderful experience; sitting around a camp fire, with Africa’s huge skies above is epic; but add in the fun of quad biking through the desert, canoeing through the Okavango, or multiple wildlife safaris and you have an amazing journey, that no one in the family will ever forget.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityWindhoek
End CityVictoria Falls
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- All the accommodation
- Transport
- Use of the truck and its camping equipment, library, etc.,
- Camping meals
- Prices in the brochure are correct at the time of printing, but may vary during the year
- Up-to-date prices are on the website.
- All prices are listed on a per person basis, based on shared accommodation where applicable.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek (5th Aug 2019)
Important note: For those on our Southern Africa Family trip, please read the important information at the bottom of these trip notes regarding additional paperwork for under-18s to be able enter Botswana (including a certified copy of their full unabridged birth certifi...
Day 2: Sesriem & Soussusvlei (6th Aug 2019)
Today our journey begins with a drive to the small village of Sesriem, the gateway to the awe-inspiring sand dunes and ancient lakebeds of Sossusvlei. We will have some free time to independently explore the area on arrival.
In Sesriem we will stay in a basic but well ...
Day 3: Namib Desert, Sesriem & Soussusvlei (7th Aug 2019)
Today we will have an early start to take a trip out in the truck to the incredibly photogenic and other-worldly landscapes of Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei - we will start with a climb up the famous huge sand dune known as 'Dune 45' for a breathtaking sunrise, before taking ...
Day 4-5: Swakopmund (8th Aug 2019 to 9th Aug 2019)
Today we continue our journey north to the German colonial town of Swakopmund, located at the southern end of the famous and barren 'Skeleton Coast'.
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
On our second day here we will have a free day to explore the town and the wider ar...
Day 6: Spitzkoppe (10th Aug 2019)
We will start the day with a short journey up the coast to the phenomenal Cape fur seal colony at Cape Cross, where we'll witness the incredible sight (and smell) of thousands of seals in their natural habitat! We will then travel inland to the sparsely-populated centre ...
Day 7: Brandberg (11th Aug 2019)
Today we will journey further north and head to the stunning mountainous desert landscape of Brandberg.
The Brandberg area is home to the desert-adapted elephant, and travelling through this area we will have the opportunity to search for this elusive creature. Brandbe...
Day 8-9: Etosha National Park (12th Aug 2019 to 13th Aug 2019)
Today we head north to the stunning Etosha National Park.
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Etosha is one of the world's most pre-eminent wildlife areas, and we have an excellent chance to spot some of Africa's most famous animals such as elephant, lion, giraffe, zeb...
Day 10: Grootfontein (14th Aug 2019)
Today we will turn east and head to the area north of the town of Grootfontein. This region is home to many of the San people, and we will visit a village community project here - we will go on a fascinating 'bushwalk', learning all about the survival skills, crafts and ...
Day 11: Rundu (15th Aug 2019)
Today we will take a morning drive to the town of Rundu, where we stay in a beautiful campsite on the banks of the Okavango River.
We will have a free afternoon today, where we have the option to take a walk around the nearby villages and see a slice of local life, or perhaps to take a river cruise for sunset.
In Rundu we will stay in a well equipped campsite.
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
Day 12: Shakawe (16th Aug 2019)
Border Information: Exit Namibia at Muhembo, enter Botswana at Muhembo.
Today we will drive through the narrow Zambezi region of Namibia (also known as the Caprivi Strip), and cross the border into northern Botswana, arriving at our campsite near the small village of S...
Day 13-14: Okavango Delta (17th Aug 2019 to 18th Aug 2019)
Today we have a short drive south to the village of Sepupa, where we leave our vehicle and board boats out over to Mokoba island.
Here we will meet our 'mokoro' team, who will take us out into the stunningly beautiful area of the Okavango Delta. We'll board the mokoros...
Day 15: Bagani (19th Aug 2019 )
Border Information: Exit Botswana at Muhembo, enter Namibia at Muhembo.
Today we will return to our truck and drive back across the Namibian border to reach our campsite at Bagani, situated in the unspoiled upper reaches of the Okavango Panhandle on Namibia's Caprivi S...
Day 16-17: Chobe National Park, Kasane (20th Aug 2019 to 21st Aug 2019)
Border Information: Exit Namibia at Ngoma, enter Botswana at Ngoma.
Today we will drive across a different border into Botswana and reach the town of Kasane, the gateway to the beautiful Chobe National Park.
Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.
On the following day we...
Day 18: Victoria Falls (22nd Aug 2019)
Border Information: Exit Botswana at Kazangula, enter Zimbabwe at Kazangula.
Today we have a short drive across the Zimbabwean border to the Victoria Falls, Africa's largest waterfalls and one of the world's most spectacular sights!
This afternoon we will have an inc...
Day 19: Victoria Falls (23rd Aug 2019)
Border Information: If leaving in Victoria Falls, you will most likely exit Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls Airport (IATA code: VFA).
Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Victoria Falls. Please note there is no accommodation included on the trip tonig...
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Meals Included
12 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches and 12 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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