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Namibia and Botswana Private Journey
Mystical Landscapes, Extraordinary Wildlife
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Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $8795 see pricing |
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| Length: | 14 days |
| Arrive: | Windhoek, Namibia |
| Depart: | Livingstone, Zambia |
| Lodging: | 13 nights in luxury tented camps and game lodges describe |
| Meals: | All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner |
| Activity: | Safaris, Wildlife & Natural History, Walking |
| Trip Level: |
Game walks and game tracking by open 4WD vehicle and mokoro (dugout canoe)
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Highlights
- Namibia’s other-worldly desert landscapes, golden Sossuvlei Dunes
- 4WD gameviewing in Botswana’s famed Chobe National Park
- Exclusive safari camps in prime locations
- The marvel of Victoria Falls
The camps, guides, activities, and fantastic orchestration of the travel—everything was conducted like a symphony. We were absolutely thrilled with how WT managed so many pieces.Michelle S.—Hastings on Hudson, NY
Choosing the Right Trip
We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
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Enjoy a Private Journey in the incredible wildlife habitats of Namibia and Botswana. In Namibia, a world of desert-adapted animals and infinite blue skies, explore the mountains of Damaraland and amazing dunescapes of Sossusvlei, then head to the renowned safari paradise of Botswana. In Botswana, set out for gameviewing in the Okavango Delta, with its islands and lily-covered lagoons, and on the teeming savannas of Linyanti, an exclusive private reserve on fabled Chobe National Park’s western edge. Botswana’s untouristed and immense gamelands offer world-class gameviewing by open vehicle and—a Botswana specialty—by mokoro (dugout canoe). Superbly located wilderness camps and lodges put you in the heart of these celebrated landscapes, and you conclude your journey at majestic Victoria Falls.
Itinerary at a Glance
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Days 1-6
Namibia’s Magical Damaraland, Golden Dunes
In remote Damaraland, explore a prime wilderness where desert elephant and highly endangered desert black rhino roam. At the celebrated Sossusvlei Dunes, rising from acacia-dotted desert pans, hike the dunes as the morning light changes the colors from mauve to burnt orange, and explore by 4WD. Optional balloon safaris offer stunning aerial views.
Days 7-12
Botswana: Okavango Delta, Chobe, and Linyanti Game Reserve
In the heart of the lush Okavango Delta, search for wildlife by 4WD and mokoro (dugout canoe). An exclusive private reserve on fabled Chobe National Park’s western edge, Linyanti’s riverine forests, grasslands, and waterholes along the Savuti Channel are habitat for zebra, giraffe, buffalo, lion, wild dog, hyena, hippo, and more. Explore on guided walks, by 4WD, and from special gameviewing hides.
Days 13-14
Victoria Falls, Zambia
Experience the natural wonder of Victoria Falls, known to locals as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke that Thunders.” Options include rafting, helicopter flights, and a sunset cruise. Depart on Day 14.
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Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
- Cape Town Extension (4 days)
- Johannesburg Extension (3 days)
- Cape Winelands Extension (3 days)
What the Trip is Like
This trip is rated Level 2. It is a luxury camping and lodge safari with game viewing by 4WD vehicle. It can be enjoyed by anyone in reasonably good health. On safari, there are long driving days over rugged dirt tracks.
When to go
April to October
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
Note: Due to the small size of the camps, early booking is highly recommended.
Trip Cost
Prices valid through November 2013
$8795 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement: $2100
Forced single supplement: $2100
High Season Surcharge (June 15-Oct 31): $2000
Internal airfare: $2300 (subject to change)
River Club Upgrade (Livingstone): $350 per person
Premier Camp Upgrade:
Little Kulala (Namibia): $1700 per person (3 nights)
Jao Camp (Okavango): $1790 per person (3 nights)
Kings Pool (Linyanti Game Reserve): $1790 per person (3 nights)
Extension Costs
Cape Town Extension
from: $1895
Johannesburg Extension
from: $1695
Cape Winelands Extension
from: $1395
Trip Cost Includes:
- Accommodations, based on double occupancy
- All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- At Damaraland Camp: 4WD gameviewing and game walks
- At Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp: 4WD excursions
- At Kwetsani Camp, Tuba Tree Camp, or Duba Plains Camp: water and land activities including gameviewing by mokoro (dugout), game walks, day and night game drives in open 4WD vehicles
- At Savuti Camp, Duma Tau Camp, or Selinda Camp: water and land activities including gameviewing by mokoro (dugout), game walks, day and night game drives in open 4WD vehicles
- Safari guides and camp staff
- Land and internal air transportation and airport transfers as noted in the Full Trip Brochure
Trip Cost Does Not Include:
International airfare, charter flights, any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, optional activities, airport departure taxes, optional tipping or gratuities to staff, additional hotel nights made necessary by airline schedule changes or other factors, pre-trip expenses such as medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, or passports and visas; and other expenses of a personal nature.
Hotel Heinitzburg
Day 1 (1 night), Windhoek, Namibia
Built by a German count as a private “castle” in 1914 and recently renovated, this 16-room stone-built hotel has a terrace bar with ...
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Desert Rhino Camp
Days 2 to 3 (2 nights), Damaraland, Namibia
Operated in conjunction with Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), this camp has eight walk-in tents with beds and en suite bathrooms with flush toilets. The ...
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Kulala Desert Lodge
Days 4 to 6 (3 nights), Kulala Wilderness Reserve, Namibia
With marvelous vistas of the famous red dunes and big blue skies of the Namib, Kulala Desert Lodge is set in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve, a ...
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Little Kulala Camp (Premier Camp Upgrade)
Days 4 to 6 (3 nights), Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
A luxurious desert retreat with a magical atmosphere, Little Kulala is situated in the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve, gateway to Namibia’s ...
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Okavango Delta Camps
Days 7 to 9 (3 nights), Okavango Delta, Botswana
Our secluded Okavango Delta camps are set on lush islands amid glorious Delta waterscapes. They feature roomy thatch-roofed tents with private facilities and indoor as well as outdoor showers and verandas. The dining and bar areas overlook the floodplains, and swimming pools offer a refreshing dip. The wildlife is all around us, and the sunrises and sunsets are unforgettable. Choose from our options listed below for full descriptions and more photos of each camp:
Tuba Tree Camp (Option B)
Duba Plains Camp (Option C)
Jao Camp (Premier Camp Upgrade)
Savuti and Linyanti Reserve Camps
Days 10 to 12 (3 nights), Savuti and Linyanti Reserves, Botswana
In the Savuti and Linyanti reserves bordering Chobe National Park, our camps offer wonderful comfort in deluxe tented rooms raised on decks with private facilities. The thatched dining and bar areas have expansive views over the gamelands, and there are plunge pools for a cooling dip. Accommodations are Savuti Camp, Duma Tau Camp, Selinda Camp and Kings Pool Camp (premier camp upgrade).
Duma Tau Camp (Option B)
Selinda Camp (Option C)
Kings Pool Camp (Premier Camp Upgrade)
Royal Livingstone Hotel
Day 13 (1 night), Victoria Falls, Zambia
The Royal Livingstone has a location that simply can’t be beat—just a 10-minute walk from mighty Victoria Falls, one of the ...
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River Club (Upgrade)
Day 13 (1 night), Victoria Falls, Zambia
The River Club, 10 miles upstream from Victoria Falls on the Zambia side, is a colonial-style retreat on the hills overlooking the Zambezi. There ...
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Extension Accommodations
If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions options:
- Cape Town Extension (4 days)
- Johannesburg Extension (3 days)
- Cape Winelands Extension (3 days)
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
South Africa
Cape Winelands Extension
Explore South Africa’s Celebrated Wine Country
Cultural Adventures
3 days
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Level 1
Johannesburg Extension
Cradle of Humankind, Soweto & the Apartheid Museum
Archaeology, Cultural Adventures
3 days
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Level 1