Namibia & Botswana: Southern Circle - 21 Days

You will now head deeper into Namibia to Etosha National Park. The national park surrounds the Etosha Pan and is locally named as “the great white place of dry water”. Waterholes surround the pan and attract an amazing diversity of game. Etosha is known for great sightings of elephant, antelope and lions. Your lodge lies on the boundary of the park and you spend mornings and afternoons on game drives.

Tarentaal Guest Farm (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)

You journey through some incredibly beautiful desert landscapes as you move south towards the Brandberg Mountain. Your lodge is situated in the dry Ugab River which is home to the rare desert elephants. Take a walk with a local guide to view the famous White Lady rock painting in the area.

Cross flat open plains to the coast where you visit the famous Cape Cross seal colony. Further south is the coastal town of Swakopmund where you have a day free to explore the town or try sea kayaking or dune boarding (own expense). German colonial influences are strong in the town of Swakopmund as is reflected in the restaurant menus and the architecture.

Visit the lunar landscapes surrounding the town of Swakopmund as you head into the Namib Desert with its towering red sand dunes. During your time in the Namib you will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and from the comfort of your lodge outside the national park watch a dramatic sunset over the world’s highest sand dunes.

Journey on to Windhoek, the capital and largest city in Namibia. Its charm lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures, the friendliness of its people and an interesting mix of modern and German colonial era influenced architecture. Arrive late in the day and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).

Crossing into Botswana you overnight in the heart of the Kalahari. Take a walk with local San Bushmen to learn fascinating bush skills and get an insight into how these incredible people survive in this desert environment. Your overnight lodge is owned and operated by the community.

An annual flood of fresh-water spreads into the Kalahari Desert creating the reed lined channels of the amazing Okavango Delta. Your first night is spent in Maun in preparation before journeying deep into the delta on mekoro (dugouts) - an experience not to be missed. You have 2 nights in a tented camp on a remote island and will enjoy game walks, swimming and the birdlife in this pristine wilderness area.