Namibia, named after the Namib Desert, is known for its contrasting landscapes and striking diversity of cultures. It is the second most sparsely populated country in the world, and the desolate Namib Desert is said to be the oldest in the world, with its stunningly beautiful dunes and landscapes. Namibia is a photographer’s dream. It has rugged mountains, wild coast, amazing wildlife, stark deserts and fascinating tribes. On this short lodge-based tour, we explore Etosha National Park with its abundance of wildlife and flood lit waterholes perfect for game viewing, and roam the desert plains and dune fields of the Namib Naukluft Park. We visit a Refuge and Rehabilitation Centre, and spend time in the coastal town of Swakopmund.

Please note: This tour can be organised to suit your travel plans. Daily departures subject to availability are by request with minimum 2 people.

Please note: For single travellers - A single supplement applies to this tour if we are unable to match you in a twin room with another passenger of the same sex, or if you wish to be allocated your own room. The single supplement is payable immediately and taken in your local currency, but will be refunded if we are able to pair you with another passenger at a later date.

Start your holiday in Cape Town, one of the world's greatest cities. Travel north through the wine growing areas to the drier Karoo. Perhaps try a gentle canoe trip on the Orange River before marveling at the vastness of the Fish River Canyon. Next are the world’s oldest sand dunes, use your time to climb Dune 45 for a once in a lifetime sunrise. Continue through the Namib Desert to Swakopmund before finishing your tour in Windhoek, Namibia’s modern capital.

Please note that this tour is replaced by Tour Code AF41 for 2010 departures. The replacement tour spends one additional day in Swakopmund.

Start your holiday in Cape Town, one of the world's greatest cities. Travel north through the wine growing areas to the drier Karoo. Perhaps try a gentle canoe trip on the Orange River before marveling at the vastness of the Fish River Canyon. Next are the world’s oldest sand dunes, use your time to climb Dune 45 for a once in a lifetime sunrise. Continue through the Namib Desert to Swakopmund before finishing your tour in Windhoek, Namibia’s modern capital.

Explore the stark yet stunningly beautiful desert and dunes of Sossusvlei, the seaside and activity town of Swakopmund, the dramatic landscapes of Damaraland and the nomadic Himba people in the north as well as one of the most famous and prolific game parks of Southern Africa – Etosha National Park. This safari also includes Erindi Game Reserve which is one of the largest private game reserves and home to some more unusual species, so a real must for animal lovers while enjoying the comfort of accommodation throughout the tour.

Please note: For single travellers - A single supplement applies to this tour if we are unable to match you in a twin room with another passenger of the same sex, or if you wish to be allocated your own room. The single supplement is payable immediately and taken in your local currency, but will be refunded if we are able to pair you with another passenger at a later date.

This luxury tented and accommodated safari is designed for those who wish to experience the adventure and excitement that is Namibia in style. The safari takes you through hauntingly beautiful deserts, into the wildlife kingdom of Etosha, to the San people of the north, as well as a conservation project for large cats. A major highlight of this itinerary is the opportunity to track the rare and endangered black rhino in the harsh semi-desert environment of Damaraland. Enjoy the fascinating diversity that Namibia has to offer.

Please note: For single travellers - A single supplement applies to this tour if we are unable to match you in a twin room with another passenger of the same sex, or if you wish to be allocated your own room. The single supplement is payable immediately and taken in your local currency, but will be refunded if we are able to pair you with another passenger at a later date.

From modern Windhoek, we travel to Swakopmund and the Cape Cross seal colony. See cheetahs up close and then sit quietly at the waterholes of Etosha National Park; who knows what animals might turn up for a drink? Camp out in the wilds of the Okavango Delta and then enjoy a 4WD safari and river cruise in Chobe National Park. Your tour ends in spectacular Victoria Falls!

Please note that this tour is replaced by Tour Code AF42 for 2010 departures. The replacement tour spends one additional day in Swakopmund.

Namibia - a glorious desert kingdom of contrasting landscapes. The Namib desert is said to be the oldest in the world, with towering dunes and vast awe-inspiring unconfined horizons. It is a land of compelling beauty, ancient plant life and abundant game, and a rich kaleidoscope of colour, light and shade. Explore Namibia with us as we travel from Windhoek through the sand dunes of Sesriem National Park to Swakopmund, the activity centre of the country. A visit to the seals and a walk with cheetahs takes us to Etosha National Park with its vast array of wildlife and huge herds of elephants. Then on to Botswana with its famous Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and vast salt flats. And finally the mighty Victoria Falls - "the smoke that thunders" - our end point on this action-packed family adventure.

From modern Windhoek, we travel to Swakopmund and the Cape Cross seal colony. See cheetahs up close and then sit quietly at the waterholes of Etosha National Park; who knows what animals might turn up for a drink? Camp out in the wilds of the Okavango Delta and then enjoy a 4WD safari and river cruise in Chobe National Park. Your tour ends in spectacular Victoria Falls!

Coastline, desert, delta and waterfalls - see many of Africa's greatest contrasts in just 3 weeks. Admire Table Mountain with its tablecloth of cloud, climb Dune 45 in Soussusvlei and appreciate the vastness of Fish River Canyon. This tour is a feast of landscapes and diverse wildlife. From the seal colony at Cape Cross to an abundance of animals at Etosha's flood lit watering holes, to the birdlife in the Delta and the legendary elephants of Chobe. Finally experience the mighty Zambezi and Victoria Falls, and feel the awe that Doctor Livingstone must have experienced whilst looking on at the Devil's Cataract.

Start your journey in Victoria Falls to experience the mighty Zambezi and adrenalin activities on offer before continuing into Botswana for your first game viewing encounters at Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta for water-based game viewing by mokoro. Next country on the journey is Namibia where you will experience game drives in Etosha’s arid National Park, see the seals at Cape Cross, test your fitness on Dune 45 at Sossusvlei, try sand boarding and quad biking out of Swakopmund before continuing to marvel at Fish River Canyon. The end of your journey is approaching as you arrive into South Africa via the Orange River, wine tasting in Stellenbosch before finishing in Cape Town.

Game Parks, sand dunes, beaches, islands, mokoro & dhow trips, Victoria Falls and much more. Walk with lions, dive in the Bazaruto Archipelago, raft the Zambezi or take a flight over the falls. See a wide variety of game, from the dry plains of Etosha to the waterways of the Okavango Delta and Chobe and the famous Kruger National Park. This five week tour is a comprehensive exploration of the best Southern Africa has to offer.

This five week tour is a comprehensive exploration of the best that Southern Africa has to offer. Great food, amazing desert landscapes in Namibia, the mighty Victoria Falls, a multitude of exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities from land and water in Etosha National Park, the Okavango Delta, Chobe and Kruger National Parks and the relaxing beaches of Mozambique. You’ll tick every box on this journey!

Journey through the Rift Valley plains to the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater of Tanzania, filled with game viewing opportunities. Spend a few days relaxing and exploring on Zanzibar before setting off for Lake Malawi and Victoria Falls where you can take it to the edge with adrenaline options. Meander through the Okavango Delta in dug-out canoes, explore the dry beauty of Namibia’s sand dunes and canyons, then canoe on the Orange River. Sample the wines of the Western Cape and finish off in the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town.