Suggested itinerariesHighlights of NamibiaThis itinerary is a self-drive circular trip ofNamibia's highlights. You will have the chance toenjoy the dunes at Sossusvlei, kayak to the sealcolony at Pelican Point, track desert elephant inDamaraland and enjoy Etosha's big game. Many ofthe lodges have guides who will take you out toexplore. We will provide you with maps andinformation so all you have to do is hop in the car and go.Day 1Fly from the UK to Windhoek via Frankfurt.Day 2Arrive in Windhoek. Road transferinto Windhoek for one night at TheElegant Guesthouse.Days 3-4Collect car and self-drive toSossusvlei for two nights at theSossus Dune Lodge. Explore thedunes at Sossusvlei.Day 5Drive to Swakopmund for two nightsat Cornerstone Guesthouse.Day 6Morning kayak trip to Pelican Point.Days 7-8Drive to Southern Damaraland fortwo nights at Camp Kipwe. ExploreDamaraland on guided game drives.Days 9-10Drive to Etosha National Park for two nights at OkaukuejoRestcamp. Game viewing in EtoshaNational Park.Day 11Drive to Windhoek and leave the car at Windhoek Airport. Fly fromWindhoek to FrankfurtDay 12Fly from Frankfurt to London. Arriveback in the UK in the early morning.Stay longerIf you would like to end your trip with somerelaxing time on a beach then we suggest addingon a week in Mauritius. A lush tropical island,Mauritius is quite a contrast to Namibia. We canrecommend a handful of delightful hotels withgood food in quiet locations. All are set abovepicture perfect beaches and have beautiful pools,small spas and extensive water and land basedactivities. After time in Mauritius you can take adirect flight back to the UK.Desert FlyingSee Namibia's spectacular scenery from the air. On the trip you can explore the NamibRandNature Reserve before heading up to Sossusvlei to climb the world's highest dunes. In northernNamibia you will track rhino in Damaraland beforeending your trip in Etosha. This trip is suited tothose looking to enjoy Namibia's highlights fromluxurious camps with expert guides.Day 1Fly from the UK to Windhoek via Frankfurt.Day 2Transfer into Windhoek for one night at The Olive Grove.Days 3-4Fly to the NamibRand NatureReserve for two nights atWolwedans Dune Lodge. Explorethe NamibRand on game drives andwalking safaris.Days 5-6Fly to the Kulala Wilderness Reservefor two nights at the Kulala DesertLodge. Explore Sossusvlei on naturedrives and on foot.Days 7-8Fly to Northern Damaraland for two nights at Rhino Camp. Rhinotracking and game viewing on footand by vehicle.Days 9-10Fly to the Ongava Reserve for twonights at Ongava Tented Camp.Game viewing on the OngavaReserve and in Etosha National Park.Day 11Fly to Windhoek and connect withyour flight to Frankfurt.Day 12Fly from Frankfurt to the UK, arrivingin the early morning. Stay longerFly from Windhoek to Maun in Botswana andspend four nights in the heart of the OkavangoDelta. In contrast to Namibia, here you will besurrounded by twinkling rivers, waterlilies, birds and butterflies. Spend the days exploring by boator mokoro and on morning and afternoon gamedrives to seek out Botswana's big game. At night,enjoy drinks around the campfire before a dinnerlit by lanterns and candles.Caprivi ExplorerThe Caprivi Explorer starts in Windhoek and endsat Livingstone in Zambia and would suit wildlifeenthusiasts. There is the chance to see big cats atOkonjima before heading into Etosha. In theCaprivi, the environment changes, with rivers andwetlands alive with water birds. Game here can beviewed from boats as well as open 4x4s. The tripends in Livingstone, from where you can visit theVictoria Falls.Day 1Fly from the UK to Windhoek viaFrankfurt.Day 2Road transfer into Windhoek for onenight at The Elegant Guesthouse.Day 3Self-drive to the Central Highlandsfor one night at Okonjima Lodge.View cheetah on guided drives.Days 4-5Drive to Eastern Etosha for twonights at Mushara Bushcamp. Gameviewing in Etosha National Park.Day 6Drive to Rundu for one night atHakusembe River Lodge. Afternoonboat trip.Days 7-9Drive to the Mahangu National Parkfor three nights at Ndhovu SafariLodge. Game viewing in the Park.Day 10-12Drive to Mudumu National Park forthree nights at Lianshulu Lodge.Further time on safari.Days 13-15Drive to Kasane and leave car. Roadtransfer to Livingstone for threenights at Waterberry Lodge. Enjoyboat trips on the Zambezi River.Day 16Fly to Johannesburg and then the UK.Day 17Arrive back in the UK in the earlymorning.Stay longerFrom Ndhovu Safari Lodge, drive south intoBotswana and stay at Nxamaseri Lodge inBotswana's Panhandle region for three days. In thiswetland Delta environment, you can enjoy walkingsafaris as well as boat trips on which you will besurrounded by hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds.After three days, drive back into Namibia andcontinue your trip along the Caprivi.www.audleytravel.com/namibia ?01993 838 525 ?Namibia25Etosha National ParkWindhoekNAMBIAANGOLABOTSWANANorthernDamaralandSwakopmundNamibRand Nature ReserveWindhoekEtosha National ParkNAMBIAANGOLAKasaneBOTSWANAEtosha National ParkWindhoekNAMBIAANGOLABOTSWANASouthern DamaralandSossusvleiSwakopmundRunduMahangu Game ReserveMudumuNational ParkCentral HighlandsSossusvleiLivingstone

Table MountainCape TownThe iconic Table Mountain andCape Point are two dramaticfeatures of this culturally diverse city.WinelandsStellenbosch and Franschhoekare the heart of the wineregion, famous for food and drink.Whale CoastFrom July to November,Hermanus offers the best land-based whale watching inthe world.Garden RouteA route winding through4321mountain passes, pretty townsand beautiful wilderness areas.Kruger National ParkHome to the Big Five and awide range of safari camps.Drakensberg MountainsThe highest mountain range in Southern Africa, excellent for hiking.BattlefieldsProfessional tours to the sites ofthe Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-BoerWars are spell-binding.Elephant CoastIn KwaZulu-Natal, this coastlinehas beautiful beaches andexcellent diving.6587Cape Dutch FarmhouseSouth AfricaSouth Africa is a diverse and beautiful country with a hugeamount to offer from cosmopolitancities and superb safaris to historicbattlegrounds and picturesquevineyards producing excellent wines.Among the highlights are the lagoonsand dunes of the Garden Route, theiconic outline of Table Mountain, thealoes and cracked rocks of the KleinKaroo and expansive battlefields ofKwaZulu-Natal. South Africa hasexcellent wildlife with the big fiveresident in the Kruger National Park.Other lesser known reserves such asMadikwe, Phinda, and the privatereserves of the Eastern Cape offer justas good game viewing with fewervisitors. Those interested in marinelife can enjoy whale watching off theCape Coast from July to November.Due to excellent flight connectionswith the UK and variety ofaccommodation, trips can be tailoredto suit all interests and budgets. 1234567826