Day #1 Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa. Welcome to Africa! Arrive in the evening and check in to your hotel.

Day #2 Johannesburg–Windhoek, Namibia–Sossusvlei. Today, fly to Sossusvlei via Windhoek. This afternoon, your NATURE DRIVE will introduce you to the Namib desert, the oldest desert on earth, and its inhabitants. Keep your eyes out for ostrich, springbok, and oryx who have adapted to life in this harsh landscape. (B,L,D)

Day #3 Sossusvlei. Today, rise early for a NATURE DRIVE and a memorable sunrise over the dunes of the Namib Desert. This afternoon, your last NATURE DRIVE is in the stark desert. (B,L,D)

Day #4 Sossusvlei–Swakopmund. Today, fly to the coastal town of Swakopmund. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day #5 Swakopmund. This morning, take a MARINE CRUISE on Walvis Bay. There is abundant birdlife to be spotted as well as two types of dolphin and a large seal colony. Oysters, snacks, and sparkling wine will be served as you take in the scenery. (B)

Day #6 Swakopmund–Damaraland. Today, fly to the Palmwag Concession in Damaraland. This area is known for its minimalist beauty, wealth of arid-adapted wildlife, and the largest free-roaming population of black rhino in all of Africa! This afternoon, take a GAME DRIVE in this remote area. Keep your eyes out for giraffe, springbok, kudu, black-backed jackal, and Hartmann’s mountain zebra. If you are lucky, you will also see the desert-adapted elephant. (B,L,D)

Day #7 Damaraland. After breakfast, embark on a FULL-DAY DESERT RHINO TRACKING activity. Experienced trackers will depart early in the morning in search of this shy animal. As they search for rhino, you will search for other game, including lion, cheetah, and spotted hyena. If the trackers are able to find rhino, you will then track them by foot. These are truly wild rhinos that are not used to seeing people, so this is a very special and unique experience. (B,L,D)

NOTE: This activity may require walking at a brisk pace for 1 to 3 hours over rocky terrain. A certain level of fitness is required. If you find rhino in the morning, you will return to your camp for a rest followed by an afternoon game drive.

Day #8 Damaraland–Etosha National Park Area. Today, fly to your lodge near ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK. This afternoon, enjoy a GAME DRIVE. Be sure to watch for elephant, lion, and hartebeest. (B,L,D)

Day #9 Etosha. This morning, enjoy a GAME DRIVE in Etosha National Park, where you may spot cheetah, eland, waterbuck, and the elusive leopard. Return to your lodge for lunch and free time before your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. (B,L,D)

Day #10 Etosha–Windhoek. Fly back to Windhoek for the night. (B)

Day #11 Windhoek–Okavango Delta, Botswana. Fly via Maun to the OKAVANGO DELTA, the largest inland delta in the world and one of the last truly untouched areas for wildlife viewing in all of Africa. Surrounded by the dry Kalahari Desert, it attracts a great diversity of animals looking for permanent water. Enjoy a GAME ACTIVITY this afternoon. (B,L,D)

Day #12 Okavango. Enjoy MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES. Keep your eyes out for lion, elephant, zebra, hippo, rhino, and many others! The area is also home to the rare African wild dog and over 400 species of birds. During the heat of the day, take advantage of time at leisure. (B,L,D)

Day #13 Okavango–Chobe National Park. Today, fly to CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, which features some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Enjoy an AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITY before settling in for the evening. (B,L,D)

Day #14 Chobe. Enjoy MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES in this stunning land. You may see giraffe, lion, lechwe, and huge herds of elephant. It is said that these are the largest elephants in the world. Spend the middle of the day at your leisure. (B,L,D)

Day #15 Chobe–Victoria Falls–Johannesburg–Homebound Flight. Your vacation ends with a drive to Victoria Falls for a flight to Johannesburg to connect with your homebound flight. Book homebound flights after 5:30 pm. (B)