Namibia and Botswana Wildlife & Salt Pans

When you have done your shopping on the first day, you can also start early today for the trip to Sesriem and the Namib Desert (Namib Naukluft Park). Your journey goes through Rehoboth and then along the Remshoogte Pass.  After that you will arrive in Sesriem in the afternoon at the Sesriem campsite

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 330 km.

A full day to visit the sand dunes of Sossusvlei and also Deadvlei. It is advisable to start early in the morning, so that you are at the dunes in time for the sunrise. A breathtaking spectacle with red and orange colors and deep shadows. The journey up and down to the dunes is about 120 km. You spend the night at the foot of the Spreets Hoogte pass. This is about a 110 km drive from Sesriem. You will stay at the special Camp Gecko.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 230km

After the two nights at the sand dunes, your Namibia Botswana tour continues to the next destination: Swakopmund located on the Atlantic Ocean coast. The road that you will follow will cross the Kuiseb Canyon and after that the vast gravel fields of the Namib Desert. You will arrive in Swakopmund in the afternoon. Beware of excessive speeds on the gravel roads! 80 km per hour maximum. In Swakopmund, for example, you can also undertake an optional activity such as sand boarding. You will stay at Desert Breeze on the edge of the sand dunes.

Accommodation: B&B. Travel distance: 350 km.

This morning after breakfast at the B&B you have for example time to explore Swakopmund and to do some shopping if necessary. You then continue to the next destination of this Namibia and Botswana self-drive journey, the pointed rocks of Spitzkoppe. A beautiful area with walking and climbing options with phenomenal views! This morning, for example, it is also optional to first drive to the sea seal colony at Cape Cross and then continue the journey to Spitzkoppe.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 160 km (via Cape Cross 290 km).

From Twyfelfontein your self-drive journey continues to the Etosha National Park.  Subsequently you will in total stay three nights in this vast game park in three different rest camps. In Etosha, for example, you have a good chance of seeing all kinds of wild animals such as elephants, rhinos and lions. The lighted drinking places in the resting camps are also above all highly recommended. You can also easily visit this on foot within walking distance of the camp. You will spend the first night in the Okaukuejo Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 340 km.

The second day in Etosha National Park. For example, you have the choice to make an early morning game drive and then return to Okaukeujo or immediately break up the entire camp and start the game drive towards Halali. At the Halali Restcamp you can also spot wildlife at the Halali waterhole in the evening. It is not uncommon to see hyenas, elephants and / or rhinos here, for example.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 100 km.

The third day of the stay in the Etosha National Park. Today you will also go on an extensive game drive towards the Namutoni Restcamp. Be sure to make a stopover at the viewpoint on the salt pans. And also today you have the choice between starting early and taking a walk around the camp or immediately breaking up and continuing the self-drive tour Namibia Botswana to Namutoni.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 100 km.

In the morning you have still time for a final game drive from the Namutoni camp. After that you will break up the camp and leave the Etosha National Park behind you. Today you will be getting closer to the Namibia and Botswana border. The road to Rundu is an asphalt road as a result progess is good. Along the way, for example, a stop can be made at the Hoba meteorite and you can, for example, stock up supplies in the city (Grootfontein). You will also pass various souvenir stalls where the locals offer all kinds of goods for sale. You will stay at the n’Kwazi Lodge.

Accommodation: B&B. Travel distance: 420 km.

The journey to Ngepi Camp is a simple and short drive of 210 km. Ngepi Camp is located on the Okavango River at the start of the “panhandle” of the Okavango Delta. In the afternoon, for example, there is time to visit the nearby, small but surprising Mahango National Park. You can also take a dive in the swimming pool in the river.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 210 km.

A full (rest) day at Ngepi Camp. It is also possible to undertake an activity. Various excursions are offered at Ngepi Camp, often also on the water of the Okavango River with a local guide. For example: mekoro safari of boat safari. Recommended!

Accommodation: camping.

From Ngepi Camp you now drive further east through the Caprivi Strip onwards to Ngoma and the Botswana border. In the afternoon you will arrive at Chobe River Camp, situated on banks of the Chobe River. At the camp you can join one of the organized activities like sun downer cruise or kano trip.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 390 km

Today you will make a short drive to Kasane. However we advise you to drive via the Chobe Riverfront. In the Chobe National Park you have a good chance of seeing various antelopes, elephants and buffalo. When you drive through the Chobe National Park you will be on the road for about 3-5 hours depending on what animals you will encounter. The final destination for today is Kasane in Botswana, located on the border with Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The campsite also has an illuminated waterhole where you can certainly see elephants from very close by. You will stay at Senyati.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 80 km.

During this Namibia and Botswana tour you will stay another night at Senyati. A full day off to fill in yourself. For example, it is possible to take a day trip to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe or to drive around the Chobe National Park for a full day. Relaxing in the camp is of course an option.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: resting day.

From Kasane you will continue this Namibia and Botswana journey to the South. Optionally, a game drive can be made in the Chobe National Park in the morning. You then continue to Elephant Sands where you will arrive in the afternoon. When you drive directly to Nata you also have the option to visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 300 km (excluding game drives).

Just outside Nata you leave the asphalt and start the dusty ride to Kubu Island. After that you drive to the South via various winding tracks. The GPS supplied by us makes itself very useful here. Along the way you will pass a cattle post and one of the large cattle fences. After passing the cattle fence, the last part of the route to Kubu Island starts. This island full of Baobab trees is one of the most special locations in Botswana. After setting up the camp you also have the opportunity to explore the island on foot.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance 80 km.

Today, after a quiet start where you also have every opportunity to roam around Kubu Island, you continue your journey to Gweta. The ride goes back to the North and then after passing the cattle fence to the West. Via winding tracks you reach the Nwetwe salt pan. You will cross this vast plain with the 4×4. The spatial feeling is enormous, there is nothing to see on the horizon. In the afternoon you will arrive in Gweta. You will stay at Planet Baobab.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 110 km.

You will stay another night at Mbudi. Get up early for the morning game drive! Today you also have the whole day to search for wild animals. For example, you have a good chance of seeing lions, elephants, antelopes, hyenas and leopards. The camps in the parks of Botswana are not fenced and the various animals will also come into the camp at night and during the day. An alternative from Mbud is to make a mekoro excursion.

Alternatives depending on availability for Mbudi are Khwai, Third Bridge, Magotho, Xakanaxa and South Gate Camp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 25 km.

Early morning game drive. After breaking up the camp, this self-drive 4×4 journey now goes back to civilization. After two nights in the Moremi Game Reserve, you now travel via Maun to Ghanzi. The drive to Ghanzi in the middle of the Kalahari Desert is an easy journey. After the sandy roads through the parks and the gravel in the direction of Maun you are now on an asphalt road again. If you arrive on time, it is for example also possible to undertake an activity with the Bushmen. You will stay at the Palm Afrique.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 400 km.

The last day of the trip. For example, there is time to buy some souvenirs at the craft center in the middle of the city. Depending on the departure time of your flight you will be picked up at the accommodation and then taken to the airport.