On arrival into Johannesburg, after clearing customs and immigration, connect with your scheduled regional flight to Windhoek, Namibia. On arrival, you will be met and assisted by a Namib Wilderness Safaris representative for your scheduled road transfer to Olive Grove Guesthouse where you will stay for one night.

You will be met by a Namib Wilderness Safaris representative for your scheduled road transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport. On arrival, a Wilderness Air Namibia representative will assist you to your scheduled charter flight to Kulala Desert Lodge where you will stay for two nights. Enjoy the late afternoon at leisure.

Enjoy one full day of game viewing activities at Kulala Desert Lodge. Activities revolve around early morning guided drives to the dunes of Sossusvlei through the private gate on the Tsauchab River, as well as nature drives and walks on the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve.

Visit world-famous Sossusvlei, an enormous clay pan, flanked by the famous sand dunes that flush red in the early morning sun – as well as the name of the area in general. Close to the Sossusvlei pan is Dead Vlei, another pan where water once flowed, but now all that remains are the skeletons of trees reach up out of the cracked earth.

This fascinating geographical formation is well worth a visit. The result of millions of years where water carved its way into the earth, Sesriem Canyon is today three kilometres long. Views from the top are breathtaking while walks through the canyon reveal distinct geographical layers which were laid down over aeons.

Nature drives in the 37,000 hectare private Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers visitors exclusive wildlife-viewing opportunities which include the likes of oryx, bat-eared fox, brown hyaena and birdlife. Drinks stops in scenic parts of the reserve are a highlight.

Walking trails focus on becoming immersed in this remote area, as well as its scenic beauty and the fascinating, and surprisingly, diverse array of insects, reptiles and rodents which make this dry and harsh region their home. The Tsauchab River Trail takes a stroll along a fascinating dry riverbed.

Eco-sensitive quad-biking through the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve will allow you to take in those incredible views and to catch a glimpse of the denizens of the desert.

Set out in the late afternoon for a nature drive and complete your excursion in a remote and dramatic spot on the reserve sipping a gin and tonic while watching the sun goes down.

After dark, another realm of the Namib awakes. Walks reveal some of these captivating critters such as dancing white lady spiders and scorpions which fluoresce under UV lights.

The balloon safari on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers a truly unique experience to soar silently above the magnificent sand dunes and desert, with a champagne breakfast being served at your landing site. *This activity is at additional cost and is closed from 15 January to 15 February.

Ride through some of the most spectacular and unusual scenery on the planet on well-schooled horses. After the horse riding safari, watch the sun go down at a beautiful spot while sipping a drink and then canter back under the stars in time for dinner. *This activity is at additional cost and on request.

After a morning activity you will take your scheduled charter flight (via Doro Nawas air hub) to Hoanib Skeleton Coast where you will stay for three nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Hoanib Skeleton Coast. A diverse range of activities showcase the fascinating landscapes of the northern Palmwag Concession and the Skeleton Coast – including the wildlife within these areas.

Game drives showcase the magnitude of the landscape and offer the best possibilities of seeing desert-adapted wildlife. Morning or afternoon drives are available as well as full-day excursions.

Nature walks from camp are an exciting way to get up close and personal with desert-wildlife. As well as the possibility of spotting big game, it is also a good opportunity to study the smaller creatures and the fascinating plant life of the concession.

If you are staying 3 or more nights then a full-day excursions to the Skeleton Coast are offered. The fascinating 4×4 trip to the coast takes you via the wilderness and wildlife of the Hoanib River and floodplain, the dune fields and Klein Oasis, while the Skeleton Coast itself reveals a rocky coastline with its huge Cape fur seal colony and shipwreck remains. Weather dependent, a scenic flight back to camp offers a magnificent perspective of your journey from the air.

Day trips to Klein Oase and Auses Spring can be organized. These oases are a fascinating respite from the dry surrounds of the desert and offer the chance of seeing wildlife coming to drink as well as plenty of birdlife. These full-day trips are done in our semi-closed game drive vehicles, with a stop for a picnic at a scenic spot along the way.

Presentations and interaction with wildlife researchers are planned when researchers are in camp, or nearby. These include all current research, in particular the good work being done by Dr Flip Stander and his team on the unique desert-adapted lion.

After breakfast and a morning activity you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight (via Doro Nawas air hub) to Ongava Tented Camp where you will stay for two nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Enjoy a full day of game viewing activities at Ongava Tented Camp. Daily excursions provide good game viewing regardless of season in Etosha, while being in the private Ongava Game Reserve allows for exclusive game drives and other experiences.

Morning and afternoon/evening game drives take place on the 30 000-hectare private Ongava Game Reserve. The reserve is famed for its population of rhino as well as lion and other game such as antelope, including endemic black-faced impala, and zebra.

Full- or half-day guided morning and afternoon game drives in Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area; see the massive saltpan as well as the perennial springs that provide the water required by the Park’s high-density big game population.

Nature walks from camp are an exciting way to get up close and personal with desert-wildlife. As well as the possibility of spotting big game, it is also a good opportunity to study the smaller creatures and the fascinating plant life of the concession.

Offered seasonally and subject to an available walking guide, nature walks through the area take in the abundant array of life, from unusual plants to arid-adapted animals, with a chance of tracking rhino.

After breakfast and a morning activity you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Windhoek. On arrival you will be met by a Namib Wilderness Safaris for your private road transfer to The Olive Grove Guesthouse where you will stay for one night.

At a time to be advised the night prior, you will be met by a Namib Wilderness Safaris representative for your private road transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport where you will connect with your scheduled regional flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, after clearing customs and immigration, connect with your scheduled regional flight to Maun, Botswana. On arrival you will be assisted by a Wilderness Air representative to your scheduled charter flight to Chitabe Lediba Camp where you will stay for two nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Enjoy a full day of game viewing activities at Chitabe Lediba Camp.

Game drives reveal the rich wildlife of the area from predators to prey. While night drives with spotlights allow you to find those nocturnal animals you wouldn’t see during the day such as civet, genet and bushbabies, as well as owls and perhaps leopard.

Walking safaris with skilled, armed guides are wonderful ways of getting close to nature and observing the smaller things you miss when traveling by vehicle. (depending on availability of a qualified guide).

The birdlife is excellent and varies throughout the year, depending on water levels and season. They include African hawk-eagle, ground hornbill, scarlet-chested sunbird, red-billed hornbill, gabar goshawk and red-billed francolin.

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Kwetsani Camp where you will stay for 3 nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Enjoy two full days of activities at Kwetsani Camp. Kwetsani Camp offers excellent land and water activities. In the summer, these tend more towards game drives, whereas in the winter, mainly water-based activities are offered.

Morning and afternoon game drives are offered in open 4×4 Land Rovers. In times of high water guests are transferred by boat to game drive areas. Night drives with spotlights allow you to find those nocturnal animals you wouldn’t see during normal daytime drives. Porcupine, aardwolf, serval, large spotted genet and lesser bushbaby are just some of these.

There is no better way of viewing the Delta and its wildlife than by traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), often revealing the smaller critters of the Okavango Delta and fascinating waterbirds of the region. In summer, guests are driven to the water for this activity. Boating is another idyllic form or water wildlife viewing often yielding fabulous sightings of hippo and crocodile and maybe even the elusive sitatunga.

The Jao Concession has outstanding birding opportunities. With water and land activities, opportunities to grow your list are excellent. Wattled cranes, slaty egrets, rosy-throated longclaws, Pel’s fishing-owls and African skimmers are some of the ‘specials,’ while more common coppery-tailed coucals and pygmy goose are also seen.

After breakfast and a morning activity you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Kings Pool Camp where you will stay for two nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Enjoy a full day of game viewing activities at Kings Pool Camp. Thanks to a range of habitats, Kings Pool offers spectacular wildlife viewing, whether on land or water, while the luxuries of the camp itself round off the safari experience.

Morning and afternoon Morning and afternoon game drives are offered in open 4×4 Land Rovers. Night drives with spotlights allow you to find those nocturnal animals you wouldn’t see during the day.

On request, nature walks with skilled, armed guides are wonderful ways of getting close to nature and observing the smaller things you miss when traveling by vehicle.

There are two hides in the vicinity of Kings Pool from which to view and photograph animals and birds. One is located at the western end of camp and the other is an original underground hide, with the water at eye level.

Barge cruises along the Linyanti River are on offer on the colonial-style Queen Sylvia barge, generally with sundowners in hand. The river is ideal for numerous and diverse species of birds and are a magnet for game in the dry winter months. * This activity is water level and weather dependent.

Fishing with a limited supply of basic equipment is on offer on a catch-and-release basis. *Seasonal.

Birding is outstanding at Kings Pool Camp, with the Linyanti Concession an internationally recognised Important Bird Area (IBA), particularly for birds of prey like Dickinson’s kestrel and waterbirds. In summer southern carmine bee-eaters nest near camp.

Massages are available for you to enjoy in the privacy of your tent.

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight back to Maun. Connect with your scheduled regional flight back to Johannesburg.