Namibia and Botswana
by Collette
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NAMIBIA and BOTSWANA
18 Day Tour
featuring
Dunes, Delta and Falls
A true
taste of the wild. Namibia and Botswana offer a diverse mix of natural
and cultural treasures. Spend 2 nights in the vast Namibia desert. See
the ancient Camelthorn tree skeletons of Dead Vlei. Tour Victoria
Falls. See the largest open-air art gallery in southern Africa. Spend
time in Sossusvlei, home to the highest dunes in the world and enjoy
dinner under the stars. Cruise Walvis Bay. Tour a local township and
interact with its inhabitants. Spot wildlife in the bush during an
Etosha National Park game drive. Each experience expands on the one
before as you explore southern Africa.
Explorations
by Collette is a new kind of
vacation created specifically for those travelers who want to explore
our world in a small group setting. Adhering to our traditional ideals
of quality and service, these tours offer a more personalized travel
experience as well as stays at charming villas, classic “boutique”
hotels, and breathtaking resorts. With only 16-24 passengers per trip,
you’ll enjoy the vibrant cultures and rich scenery of a variety of
destinations – from the rugged terrains of Africa to the exotic
panorama of the Galapagos Islands – all the while combining the ease
and convenience of group travel with the freedom to have unique and
personal adventures off-the- beaten-path.
No additional fees
associated with the planning of this tour program.
Sossusvlei, Walvis Bay, Multiple Game
Drives, Rock Carvings, Inland Delta, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls
- Spend two night in Sossusvlei,
marked with the highest dunes in the world.
- Visit the largest open air art gallery in
Africa and marvel at the rock carvings.
- Search for the “Big 5.”
- Take a walking tour of Victoria Falls, one of
the Seven Wonders of the World.
- Savor dinner in the desert under a blanket of
stars.
18 days, 29 meals
ITINERARY
Air 1: Southern Africa awaits
Mountain scenery, winding coastlines,
cultural diversity and abundant wildlife make for an incredible
experience.
Day 2: Johannesburg
Overnight this evening in Johannesburg,
South Africa at an airport hotel.
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo
Day 3: Johannesburg - Windhoek,
Namibia
Fly to Windhoek •
Travel to your lodge located on a private nature reserve which boasts
25 large game species including rhino, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra,
cheetah and giraffe.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
River Crossing Lodge
Day 4: Namib - Sossusvlei
Enter the vast Namib Desert •
Arrive in Sossusvlei, an area marked by the highest dunes in the world •
Their warm colors, which range from pale apricot to deep red, contrast
with the large clay pans at their bases.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Sossusvlei Lodge
Day 5: Sossusvlei
 Travel to the dunes and marvel at the
colors painted by the rising sun •
Take a short walk to the Dead Vlei, a large ghostly expanse of dried
white clay punctuated by skeletons of ancient Camelthorn trees •
Fix your gaze on “Big Daddy,” a dune that rises to 800 feet •
Enjoy brunch under the shade of a Camelthorn tree •
Visit Sesriem Canyon and photograph the bizarre shapes of the 100 foot
deep chasm • Later in the afternoon, travel by open
air vehicle into the desert for dinner under a blanket of stars.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Sossusvlei Lodge
Day 6: Sossusvlei - Walvis Bay - Swakopmund
After breakfast travel between a
majestic mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean •
Walk along the steep edge of Kuiseb Pass to experience the unique
ecology • Continue to Walvis Bay and visit one of
the most important wetlands on the African continent •
Over 80% of African flamingos feed here •
Stop at Bird Island and relive the story of the man who, in the early
1900’s, first saw opportunity in guano mining •
Arrive in Swakopmund and spend the remainder of your day at leisure •
Relax or stroll the streets of this idyllic town.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Hansa Hotel
Day 7: Swakopmund
Return to Walvis Bay for a marine cruise
along the lagoon • Entertainment is provided by two types
of dolphins and members of a large seal colony who climb onto the
vessel for a fishy snack • This afternoon, a township tour offers
the opportunity to interact with local people •
Sing and dance with the children •
Visit a local market and learn more about the background of previously
disadvantaged Namibians • Finally, stop at a local pub for
refreshments • The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Hansa Hotel
Day 8: Swakopmund - Damaraland
Travel along the Atlantic Coast to
Damaraland • Pass Brandberg, an extinct volcano and
Namibia’s highest mountain • See the largest open-air art gallery in
southern Africa • Browse amongst these boulders and slabs
of sandstone and marvel at the grandest rock engraving in Africa •
Time permitting; embark on an afternoon drive in search of the
legendary desert elephants.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Damara Mopane Lodge
Day 9: Damaraland - Etosha National Park
 Visit the
ancient Petrified Forest fossilized remains that give a glimpse into
the ecosystem 260 million years ago •
Enjoy a game drive at Etosha Game Reserve before arriving at your lodge.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Etosha Safari Lodge
Day 10: Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park opens at sunrise •
Enjoy a full day of game viewing • Wait in anticipation at
water holes that support a rich variety of mammals and birds •
You never know what you will see behind the next bush.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Kempinski Mokuti Lodge
Day 11: Etosha National Park - Kavango
Your journey takes you north to the Kavango River
• Stop at the Hoba Meteorite • Weighing
over 60 tons, this space rock crashed through the atmosphere 80,000
years ago • Continue to Rundu, capital of the region •
Explore the woodlands and boundary rivers • The Okavango River
forms a natural border between Namibia and Angola • The region
consists of five tribes, each led by a traditional chief who is
assisted by a headman • Take an optional boat cruise along the
river to observe the traditional lifestyle of the people while enjoying
the surrounding paradise.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Kavango River Lodge
Day 12:
Kavago Region - Caprivi Region
Follow the Okavango
to the border of Caprivi where the river turns sharply south, forming
the Okavango Delta in Botswana • The terrain consists of swamplands,
floodplains, wetlands and woodlands •
Home to 450 species, animals travel freely to and from Chobe National
Park • Spend the remainder of the day at
leisure • Choose an optional boat cruise to Popa
Falls.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Divava Okavango Lodge
Day 13:
Caprivi Region
 Begin
the day
with a game drive into the Mahango Game Park •
Keep a look out for puku, lechwe, road and sable •
These creatures in turn attract a large variety of predators including
lion, leopard and even highly endangered wild dogs •
The afternoon is at leisure to relax at the lodge.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Divava Okavango Lodge
Day 14: Caprivi Region - Chobe National Park, Botswana
Travel through the
Bwabwatwa Game Park • This narrow strip of land provides a
migration route for a variety of game species moving from Botswana into
Namibia • Visit a traditional Caprivi village •
These people have made farming their way of life for hundreds of years •
Arrive in Kasane, situated on the Chobe River •
Your lodge offers grand views.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Chobi Safari Lodge
Day 15:
Chobe National Park
 After sunrise, ride
in an open air vehicle to Chobe National Park, where wildlife roam
freely • This park is home to Africa’s largest
concentration of elephants • During the dry season hundreds of
elephants congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River •
Return to the lodge for breakfast •
In the afternoon, embark on a guided Chobe sunset cruise •
Experience the multitude of animals found along the banks of the river.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Chobi Safari Lodge
Day
16:
Chobe National Park - Victoria
Falls, Zimbabwe
Cross the border into Zimbabwe and
continue to the Victoria Falls Hotel, known as the “Grand Old Lady of
the Falls” • Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Zambezi
River • Take in the majestic African sunset.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Victoria Falls Hotel
Day
17:
Victoria
Falls
Embark on an elephant back safari •
Meet these powerful creatures up-close •
After breakfast, interact with the residents of a local village •
Enjoy lunch with a local family and take a walking tour of Victoria
Falls, truly one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” •
Shop at a nearby curio market before returning to the hotel.
Today
breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Victoria Falls Hotel
Day
18: Victoria Falls - Johannesburg - Tour Ends
Later
this afternoon, board your international flight home.
Today
breakfast will be included.
COLLETTE TOURS
NAMIBIA and BOTSWANA
18 Day Tour
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MAXIMUM
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A – Benefits Provided By
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| Pre-Departure
Cancellation Fee & Unused Services Waiver |
Up
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