Grand Tour Of Southern Africa

Perfect for families, couples or groups this epic journey will take in iconic destinations in Southern Africa and its most interesting and beautiful scenery. Begin your journey in the mind-blowing landscapes of Namibia, with the rolling sand dunes of Sossusvlei, explore the vast Skeleton Coast, then visit the spectacular Victoria Falls, before ending with a game rich safari in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta.

1. Fly Johannesburg to Windhoek

2. Days 1-2: Windhoek

   On arrival in Johannesburg connect with an onward flight to Windhoek where you will overnight.  Spend the evening in an a boutique hotel in a quiet corner of the city within close distance to restaurants.

   Accommodation: The Olive Exclusive (1 night)

3. Days 2-5: NamibRand Nature Reserve

   Fly to the towering red sand dunes of the Namib Desert. Enjoy scenic drives and nature walks in search of desert adapted wildlife and enjoy the breath taking scenery or take an early morning balloon flight and be suspended in stillness over the sand dunes and plains below.

   Accommodation: &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge (3 nights)

4. Days 5-7: Swakopmund

   Fly north to Namibia’s adventure capital Swakopmund and take to the water and kayak with seals off Pelican point or explore the coastline on a full day excursion down to Sandwich Harbour famed for its bird colonies and dramatic dune formations with sanddunes rolling into the sea. 

   Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund (2 nights)

5. Days 7-10: Hoanib, Skeleton Coast, Namibia

   Fly north to where the sand dunes of the oldest desert in the world collide with the cold of the wild Atlantic coast. The eerie mist created by the collision of these two forces of nature are a delight for all keen photographers and the iconic coastline is a beauty with its shipwreck remains, windswept beaches and hordes of seals.  In this remote corner of the country discover the incredible landscapes and roaring dunes on foot, head out on a game vehicle in search of desert adapted elephants or enjoy a full day excursion to the wild Skeleton Coast, home to cape fur seals and ship wrecks scattered along the beach.

   Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp (3 nights)

6. Fly Windhoek to Victoria Falls

7. Days 10-13: Victoria Falls - the Zim side

   Fly back to Windhoek in time to connect with an onward international flight to Victoria Falls where you will be met and transferred to your luxury lodge situated on the banks of the Zambezi. 

   The area around the lodge is abundant with wildlife and the lodge offers a plethora of activities to take guests closer to the action. Guests can participate in game drives and walking safaris to spot a variety of animals such as elephant, hippo, lion and leopard, and there are birdwatching expeditions to find some of the 366-bird species in the area. Due to its proximity to the river, enjoy sunrise or sunset cruises, and the chance to take part in mokoro (canoe) or boat excursions. Activities further afield can also be organised at the falls, and adrenaline junkies can try bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls bridge, or white-water rafting on the Zambezi.

   Accommodation: Matetsi Victoria Falls (3 nights)

8. Days 13-16: Vumbura Concession

   From the banks of the Zambezi you will be transferred by road to the Botswana border and board a light aircraft flight from Kasane into the heart of the Okavango Delta.  The lush green waterways, verdant plains, miles upon miles of reed beds and papyrus swamps of the Delta create Africa's biggest oasis and the world's only inland delta. This is an area of exceptional natural beauty. 
   Enjoy water-based activities with mokoros traversing the floodplains under the guidance of experienced polers or a motor boat adventure along the permanent channels. Game drives will allow you to get close to animals in the savannah areas. Walks (on request) around the islands are an opportunity to enjoy Africa from a different perspective.

   At an extra cost, hot air balloon safaris (available April to September) are also a unique way to discover the unique and game rich eco system of the Okavango Delta.

   Accommodation: Little Vumbura (3 nights)

9. Fly Maun to Johannesburg

• Activities at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

  &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge offers a wide range of activities on their private reserve as well as guided half day trip to Sossusvlei.

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• Activities at Little Vumbura

  Little Vumbura lies in an area of the Okavango Delta that is a mix of water and dry land, as a result the camp can offer a range of activities both on land and water to explore the concession.

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• Activities at Matetsi Victoria Falls

  Matetsi Victoria Falls is ideally located to be able to offer guests both a safari experiences such as game drives and boat cruises, as well as access to the iconic Victoria Falls and the activities available in the region.

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• Game drives and nature walks at Hoanib

  Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp offers a diverse range of activities to truly showcase the staggering landscapes and varied wildlife of the northern Palmwag Concession and Skeleton Coast. Game drives and walking safaris are two memorable experiences.

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• Hot Air Ballooning - Sossusvlei

  Enjoy the rocky landscape and sand dunes of Sossusvlei from above, soar over the Namib Desert as the landscape changes colour as the sun rises. What better way to view them than from above, drifting gently in a hot air balloon?

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Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta