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Buffalo in the Okavango Delta

Desert & delta: Namibia self-drive & Botswana safari

12 days from $14,500pp
Buffalo in the Okavango Delta
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Tour highlights

  • Climb the gigantic sand dunes at Sossusvlei.

  • Kayak with seals off Pelican Point.

  • Float through the Okavango Delta on a mokoro.

  • Enjoy guided bush walks in the Kwara Concession.

  • Experience the excitement of morning, afternoon and night-time safari.

Price includes:

  • Fully insured vehicle rental
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • On arrival at Windhoek Airport, you will be met and driven to your hotel. Our ground agent will meet with you, run through your trip and hand over your mobile phone, cool box and driving directions. They will also be present whilst your car is delivered to ensure that any questions you have are answered.

    • Christuskirche, Windhoek
      Christuskirche, Windhoek
    • Namibia's roads have little traffic on them
      Namibia's roads have little traffic on them
    • Christuskirche, Windhoek
      Christuskirche, Windhoek

  • Leaving Windhoek you will head south to the NamibRand Nature Reserve — a drive of about six hours. We recommend you aim to get here around 3pm in time for an afternoon nature drive or scenic walk.

    • NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
      NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
    • Oryx in the Wolwedans Reserve, Namibia
      Oryx in the Wolwedans Reserve, Namibia
    • NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
      NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

  • Enjoy the activities on offer with your guide today. Activities from Wolwedans Reserve are well-guided by knowledgeable guides. You can enjoy morning and evening safaris and walks as well as full days out on the reserve with a picnic lunch.

    • Gemsbok in the NamibRand
      Gemsbok in the NamibRand
    • NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
      NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
    • NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
      NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

  • Leaving the NamibRand Nature Reserve, you will head north to the Sesriem area. The drive will take around two hours.

    • Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Sossusvlei, Namibia
    • Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Sossusvlei, Namibia
    • Deadvlei pan at Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Deadvlei pan at Sossusvlei, Namibia

  • Spend the day enjoying the wonders of the Namib Desert and its massive sand dunes. You can leisurely stroll through the shifting shapes or tackle one of the bigger dunes and try to climb it. Lunch under a shady tree will be the reward for whatever you decide to do in the Vlei.

    • Hot air ballooning at Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Hot air ballooning at Sossusvlei, Namibia
    • Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia
    • Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Sossusvlei, Namibia

  • After breakfast you will drive north to Swakopmund, situated on the Atlantic Coast. In the afternoon you can explore the town or enjoy an activity — perhaps some quad biking through the dunes.

    • Pelican Point, Namibia
      Pelican Point, Namibia
    • Colonial architecture in Swakopmund
      Colonial architecture in Swakopmund
    • Dune boarding near Swakopmund
      Dune boarding near Swakopmund

  • Take a boat cruise today in search of the seals and dolphins off Pelican Point. This is a great excursion and will offer you the chance to get up close to these mischievous creatures. There are plenty of other excursions to enjoy here as well such as a guided trip to Sandwich Harbour, kayaking, birding tours, or a living desert tour.

    • White pelican resting on a lamp post
      White pelican resting on a lamp post
    • Seals at Pelican Point
      Seals at Pelican Point
    • The lighthouse at Swakopmund
      The lighthouse at Swakopmund

  • After a leisurely morning, you will drive back to Windhoek today for your overnight stop. Your car will be collected in the morning from your guesthouse.

    • The Equestrian statue, Windhoek
      The Equestrian statue, Windhoek
    • Seals at Pelican Point
      Seals at Pelican Point
    • Swakopmund architecture
      Swakopmund architecture

  • Early this morning, you will be collected and driven to Windhoek Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will connect to another flight to Botswana. Arriving in the early afternoon, you will be met by your light aircraft pilot and shown to your plane, which will take you across the Delta to the Private Kwara Concession — this is an outstanding game area on the edge of the Okavango.

    • Game drive in the Kwara Concession
      Game drive in the Kwara Concession
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
      Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Aerial view of Maun, Botswana
      Aerial view of Maun, Botswana

  • Today you will have the option of enjoying morning and afternoon safari activities. Normally the activities will start at around 6am, and you will return mid-morning for lunch and siesta before going out again in the afternoon. Guided day and night safaris, guided walks and mokoro rides are on offer.

    • Young male lion, Kwara Concession
      Young male lion, Kwara Concession
    • Enjoying a boat trip from Kwara Camp, Botswana
      Enjoying a boat trip from Kwara Camp, Botswana
    • Game viewing from Kwara Camp, Botswana
      Game viewing from Kwara Camp, Botswana

  • Enjoy another day of safari in the private Kwara Concession.

    • Game viewing from Kwara Camp, Botswana
      Game viewing from Kwara Camp, Botswana
    • Viewing heron on a boat trip from Kwara Camp, Botswana
      Viewing heron on a boat trip from Kwara Camp, Botswana
    • Lion, Kwara Concession
      Lion, Kwara Concession

  • Today you will fly back to Maun Airport by light aircraft to meet your onward flights.

    • Red lechwe pair, Botswana
      Red lechwe pair, Botswana
    • Hippo in the Kwara Concession, Botswana
      Hippo in the Kwara Concession, Botswana
    • Lechwe in the Kwara Concession, Botswana
      Lechwe in the Kwara Concession, Botswana

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°F) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Windhoek
 
The NamibRand Nature Reserve
 
Sossusvlei & Sesriem
 
Swakopmund and Pelican Point
 
Johannesburg
 
Maun
 
Kwara Concession
 

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