Safari Jam

Three of the world's most exciting countries lie conveniently next to each other at the southern end of the African continent. Namibia, Zambia and Botswana are an adventure seekers dream. We're going to take you on a wild ride around all three of them sliding down some of the tallest sand dunes in the world in the Namib Desert. Searching out Leopards and Cheetahs in the famous Etosha National park. Hippo cage diving on the Caprivi strip. Extreme rafting on the Zambezi River and swimming in the Devil's own jacuzzi at the top of the awesome Victoria falls, Zambia.
You want more?
Take a boat ride with Crocs, Elephants and Hippos - no cage diving here - in Chobe National park, Botswana. Go off grid and off road with the San people in the Kalahari desert, and disappear (not literally) in a canoe through the waters of the unbelievable Okavango Delta.
If Africa rocks your boat - this trip will send you overboard! 

Day 1 - Windhoek
We settle into our trip surrounded by German architecture and modern comforts. Enjoy Namibia's sleek modern capital before we head off into the bush to begin the ultimate African adventure. Accommodation - Hostel 

Day 2 - Sossuvlei - 4 hours south west and we are in the Namib Desert amongst the biggest sand dunes in the world. Here we camp under the stars for the night and seek out the incredible Dead Vlei. White barren sand littered with dead trees never looked this good. This amazing place really encapsulates what Namibia's landscape is. Peacefully serene, yet incredibly powerful.  
Accommodation - Camping 

Day 3 - Solitaire - after a visit to the dunes & the Dead Vlei we head up towards the north and stop off at the aptly named Solitaire. A town that seems like it is straight out of the wild West. A one horse town that has been welcoming overlanders on this stretch since the 1940s. For good reason - It is the only place on this stretch! We'd be crazy to stay anywhere else and the drive is truly beautiful.
Accommodation - Camping

Day 4 - Getting closer to the first Safari of our trip, unless you have spotted a desert fox or Hyena already. We make a stop at a wonderful camp with swimming pool to cool us off from the desert heat, before continuing on to the magnificent Etosha Pan National park.
Accomodation - Camping with pool

Day 5, 6 & 7 - Etosha Pan National park - we've only been going a few days and already seen some fantastic landscapes and wildlife but this is something else - one of the world's finest game reserves. Etosha is world renowned for good reason. It houses all the Big 5 as well as hundreds of other fascinating animals including the illusive Black Rhino. We camp inside the park for 3 nights doing self drive safaris each day so no need to shell out extra money for Safaris here. Unless you want to go out at night. But there'll be time for that later. We stay in a wonderful camping site here with all facilities including a pool and bar plus a seating area over a flood-lit watering hole for late night animal spotting. Chances to see virtually every large African animal you can think of (and some small ones too) over the 3 nights and 2 days of Safari here. Does it get any better? Well....maybe. 

Accommodation - camping with pool
Park fees apply - £5-£10/day 

Day 8, 9,10 - We're headed West towards Botswana and Zambia along the lush green Caprivi strip. We'll make a stop En-route to break up the journey and then head to the marvelous Ngepi Camp half way along the strip. Here on the upper reaches of the Okavango Delta where hippos roam around the camp - watch out - one can look out over the river and see an abundance of more spectacular wildlife.
Loads of activities on offer here from guided walks and game drives to pan-handle boat trips, river rafting, hippo cage diving - wait...what?
And here the Big 5 becomes the Big 6... here be dragons. If you take a Dragon raft down the mighty River running from Angola to the north you must beware of the legendary DiKongoro who, legend has it watches over the river as it passes through the narrow Caprivi strip and into the Okavango.
Accommodation - camping (Upgrades possible for £40/night to Tree houses and Bush huts. Please state when booking.

11, 12, 13 - Livingston, Zambia & Victoria Falls.
So this is maybe what you've been waiting for? If so then just seeing these falls is worth every penny of this trip to be honest. But we can do better than that - if you can handle it.
At the wonderful SafPar you get a chance to do arguably the greatest whitewater rafting experience on earth. You get to Raft the Zambezi. The mighty River running between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Level 5 rapids occur here and this activity is by no means for the faint hearted. But it is truly one of the most amazing days you will have in your life - if you like adrenaline and water that is. If you don't...stay away...stay well away. Or go jump off the bridge with a piece of elastic around your ankles instead. Yes that's right, Livingston is the adventure capital of Zambia, and if those two activities aren't enough for you then may I point you in the direction of the Devil's Jacuzzi. A swimming pool on the edge of the most spectacular waterfalls on the planet. You will not forget this place in a hurry.
Accommodation - Hostel.

Day 14
For those signed up for the 2 week option this is where we sadly say goodbye. But for those who want to delve deeper into Africa's soul we turn around and head into Botswana and towards the Kalahari desert, now getting in touch with the people as well as the wildlife in this part of the world. 

Day 14,15- Botswana - Chobe National Park.
Botswana is a glorious gem of a country. True Africa with a real adventurous spirit; this country has it all. We begin in Chobe National park with more Safari tripping, just when you thought you may have seen it all. In this part of the world - never. This park is a bit more wild than others and not so accessible with a minibus so we camp at the incredible Chobe Safari Lodge overlooking the river and take an altogether different type of Safari - by boat. The Chobe river Safari is a perfect way to explore this national park and spot the Crocs, Hippos and Elephants alongside the boat.
Accommodation - Camping
Park fees apply - £8-£10/day 

Day 15, 16 - One of the truly wonderful things about Botswana is that everywhere you drive is like being on Safari. You are likely to see Elephants and Giraffe on our drives from one place to another as you spot dogs and cats back home. So keep your eyes open as we set off south to the marvelous and unique - Planet Baobab.
A certain guide book once voted this place in the top ten most unique places to stay in the world. I have to agree. Marked out in the desert by a giant stone aardvark you can't miss it. Set on the edge of the fantastical Makadikadi Salt pans this is an environment of extremes. In the dry months of the summer the pans are a shimmering white and a photographers dream. In the wetter seasons they turn lush and green with more wildlife. In November, the shoulder season, thousands of migrating Zebra come stomping through the pans. So we'll camp amongst the mighty Baobab trees here for 2 nights & wait and see what happens. Here you can also get cultural with the incredible San people who have lived in this desert for over 20,000 years. Visit villages and seek out the legendary Kalahari bushmen. Or take a ride over the unique Makadikadi Salt pans themselves looking out for Meerkat & Desert foxes instead. Something for everyone.
Accommodation - Camping with Pool. Upgrades available. 

Day 17,18,19 - Okavango Delta - some would say we save the best until last here. I would say on this trip you cannot choose one. There are simply too many wonders to behold. But Okavango is surely a great contender. The Delta is created where the Okavango River floods into the sprawling Kalahari desert. Attracting thousands of animals and birds to come and gather around the green vegetation. Every season is different here and there is no bad time to visit the Delta. November in particular transforms this area from a great bird watching place to a spectacular one. Not to mention the plethora of other wildlife that call this place home. And now, for a few days, so shall we.
A maze of lagoons & islands create a truly magical landscape. One of the best (and most affordable) ways to explore this is by Mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe. A 2 day trip here costs around £75 and allows you to glide silently around what really is Africa's true last Eden. Camping out amongst the wild sounds of an African night.
Or if you fancy something a bit... higher? A popular trip here is a flight over the Delta 'Out of Africa' style to catch some truly epic shots of the wildlife down below. What a way to finish - almost.
Accommodation - Hostel and Camping

Day 20 - Heading back east across the great desert to Namibia and Windhoek for a final party to celebrate the ultimate African adventure where it all began, 3 weeks and a thousand memories ago.