Three Country Safari

Tuesday 10 August

Afternoon flight to Singapore. On arrival transfer for your overnight accommodation. 

Wednesday 11 August

Today is free to explore Singapore before a late evening flight to Johannesburg. 

Thursday 12 August

Arrive Johannesburg and take a mid-morning flight to Windhoek. On arrival in Windhoek, enjoy an afternoon city tour with its German architecture and government buildings, before your Welcome Dinner. 

Friday 13 August

After breakfast, travel out of town to visit a Bushman Village. Return to Windhoek with the afternoon free. 

Saturday 14 August

This morning, travel across the desert plains of Namibia to arrive at your accommodation among the magnificent red sand dunes of Sossusvlei for a two-night stay. Afternoon at leisure.

Sunday 15 August

Before sunrise, leave the lodge to enter the park as the sun rises. Travelling by small 4x4 vehicle, the day offers wonderful photographic opportunities at Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. Later, return to the lodge with the remainder of the day at leisure. 

Many visitors to Namibia consider Sossusvlei one of the most visually stunning parts of the desert, famous for its towering red sand dunes, some rising up to 325 metres high. The ever-changing colours of the dunes, from pale apricot to deep red, make this a paradise for photographers. Nearby Dead Vlei is equally spectacular, where ancient camel-thorn trees, estimated to be 500–600 years old, stand against a backdrop of blue skies and dramatic dunes shaped by strong desert winds.

Monday 16 August

After breakfast, travel through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons, taking a scenic route via the Moonlandscape and see the Welwitschia Mirabilis, before arriving at the charming coastal town of Swakopmund. 

Welwitschia is a botanical curiosity and it is restricted to Namib Desert.  The Welwitschia has characteristics of both flowering and cone-bearing plants and is classified as Gymnosperm, an ancient plant order that includes cycads and conifers. The giant Welwitschia is estimated to be about 2000 years old. 

Tuesday 17 August

Drive to Walvis Bay for a morning cruise to see the abundant sea life including seals, pelicans, flamingos and dolphins. The afternoon is free to take an optional scenic flight along the coastline known as the Skeleton Coast or spend time in the resort town of Swakopmund. Dinner is at a local restaurant – enjoy the occasion as there are no more towns for the next ten days!!

Wednesday 18 August

Today visit a Himba Village on the way to your lodge accommodation situated adjacent to the Andersson Gate of the world-renowned Etosha National Park. 

Thursday 19 August

Enter Etosha National Park and commence your game viewing through the south of the vast Etosha Pan.  Continue on to your accommodation in comfortable double rooms or bush chalets for two nights. 

Etosha National Park, established in 1907, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves, covering over 22,000km². Its most striking feature is the vast Etosha Pan, a shimmering white salt flat that creates a unique backdrop for wildlife viewing. Home to around 114 mammal species and 340 bird species, the park’s springs and waterholes offer outstanding game viewing and photography opportunities.

Friday 20 August

A full day game drive – often a tour highlight. Expect the unexpected. Dinner at the lodge. 

Saturday 21 August

Today travel via the mining town of Tsumeb and through the ‘Maize Triangle’ to Rundu on the Okavango River. On arrival enjoy a Sundowner Cruise on the Okavango River. 

Sunday 22 August

Travel east to the point where the river joins the Okavango Delta region adjacent to Botswana’s smallest and most diverse National Park – Mahandu. Visit Poppa Falls en-route.

Monday 23 August

Enjoy a morning 4x4 game drive into the Mahandu Game Reserve viewing trip in the National Park with an afternoon boat cruise on the Okavango River.

Tuesday 24 August

Continue travelling through the Caprivi Strip into Botswana and to our lodge on the banks of the Chobe River. Farewell your guide before evening game viewing in Chobe.

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of Chobe National Park, one of Southern Africa’s premier wildlife reserves, famous for its large elephant population and diverse game viewing. The Chobe River and surrounding floodplains attract huge herds of buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and impala, along with predators including lions, hyenas and leopards, while the birdlife is exceptional.

Wednesday 25 August

Chobe has one of the highest elephant and cape buffalo concentrations on earth.  Morning and afternoon game viewing which includes river viewing by boat. 

Thursday 26 August

Travel via Kasane to Victoria Falls for a two-night stay.  

Victoria Falls is 1708m wide and the max drop is 107m - a magnificent sight in an unspoilt environment.  The local name is ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – (Smoke that Thunders) Be prepared to get wet!

Friday 27 August

This morning, experience a walking tour of the mighty Falls. The afternoon is free with the option of a helicopter flight over the Falls or one of the many other excursions on offer. This evening enjoy a sundowner dinner cruise on the Zambezi River. 

Saturday 28 August

After breakfast, a scenic flight to ‘The Hide’ in Hwange National Park. At the National Park entrance transfer to 4x4 game viewing vehicles and travel to your accommodation deep in the National Park with game viewing en route. Arrive in time for lunch. Settle into your accommodation in tented rooms with ensuite bathrooms and outdoor baths overlooking the waterhole. Late afternoon game drive. 

‘The Hide’ overlooks its own waterhole, offering excellent day and night wildlife viewing as animals gather to drink. Hwange National Park, established in 1929, covers 14,650km² and is home to one of the world’s largest elephant populations, along with more than 100 mammal species and nearly 400 bird species.

Sunday 29 August

Morning and afternoon game drives with time to relax and enjoy the surroundings in between. 

Monday 30 August

Morning and afternoon game drives with time to relax and enjoy the surroundings in between. 

Tuesday 31 August

After breakfast a return scenic flight to Victoria Falls.  Farewell dinner this evening. 

Wednesday 01 September

A leisurely morning before heading to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Overnight stay. 

Thursday 02 September

Depart on an early afternoon flight to Singapore. 

Friday 03 September

Morning connection from Singapore to arrive into Auckland this evening.