Big 5 Destinations Flying Safari

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Day 1

Flight departure from Windhoek International and Windhoek Suburban Eros Airport. The flight duration is ±50 minutes and takes you via the mountainous Khomas Hochland, the rugged Naukluft Mountain range and the vast grass plains of the Namib Desert to Sossusvlei Lodge. The lodge is situated right at the entrance to the towering sand dunes of the renowned Sossusvlei.
Relax in the comfort and scenery of unparalleled desert beauty in the resort where the welcome is as genuine as the excellent cuisine and service.

Dinner and overnight at Sossusvlei Lodge

Day 2

Departure at sunrise to the spectacular scenery of the Sossusvlei area with dunes rich in contrast of colour and shape. Breakfast at Sossusvlei in the backdrop of breathtaking nature. Duration of the excursion, approx. 5 hours.
Optional Sunset drive and other activities on offer.

Dinner and overnight at Sossusvlei Lodge

Day 3

Breakfast at Sossusvlei Lodge. Morning flight departure to Mushara Lodge, on the northern boundary of the Etosha National Park. The flying time is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. Enjoy the vistas of ever changing vegetation and spectacular mountain ranges over central Namibia.
Optional Etosha drive on offer.

Dinner and overnight at Mushara Lodge

Day 4

The early breakfast is followed by a guided trip to the Etosha National Park in a semi-open vehicle, offering excellent views for all. Duration of the excursion, approx. 5 hours.
Optional afternoon Etosha drive on offer.

Dinner and overnight at Mushara Lodge.

Day 5

Breakfast at Mushara Lodge before the onward flight. The total flight duration today is approx. 2½ hours. A stop-over is made for refuelling and customs formalities before proceeding to cross the border into Botswana.
The route takes you via the lush vegetation of the subtropical north of Namibia, over the meandering Okavango River to Kasane in neighbouring Botswana.
Arrival at Kasane Airport is followed by Customs and Passport formalities before transferring to the Chobe Game Lodge. The grand Dame of Lodges housed many celebrities, also catering for the wedding of Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. It majestically overlooks the grand Chobe River, and the vast flood plains with its abundance of game and bird species.
The lodge is the only accommodation establishment situated within the well-known Chobe National Park. This allows for direct and easy access to game viewing activities.
Lunch and relaxation.
Afternoon boat cruise for an unforgettable experience of game viewing, also witnessing one of the famous sunsets over the Chobe River.

Dinner and overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

Day 6

Early morning game drive at Chobe National Park. Return to the lodge for breakfast.
Lunch and relaxation.
Afternoon game viewing activity at own choice.

Dinner and overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

Day 7

Breakfast at Chobe Game Lodge before commencing the onward journey. You are guided to the Botswana and Zambian border posts for Customs and Passport formalities. The border crossing is done by boat over the mighty Zambezi River, followed by a coach transfer to the Royal Livingstone Hotel.
Discover the opulence of a bygone era at this 5 star resort, located directly on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River which forms the thundering Victoria Falls a mere stones throw away from the hotel.
Take a leisurely walk to one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls, the ‘Smoke that Thunders’, or ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya as the Victoria Falls are referred to in the local tongue. Wandering across the paths of legendary explorer, David Livingstone, almost expecting to hear the famous words "Doctor Livingstone I presume...".
Optional excursions and activities are on offer.

Overnight at the Royal Livingstone Hotel.

Day 8

Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional excursions and activities are on offer.

Overnight at the Royal Livingstone Hotel.

Day 9

Breakfast at the hotel and depart on the flight to Cape Town (via Windhoek). Upon arrival you are met by a local guide and transferred to the Mother City, Cape Town. At the foot of famous Table Mountain you will check in at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Hotel. As the name suggests, this resort of comfort and style is located directly at the famed Cape Town Waterfront.

Overnight at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Hotel.

Day 10

Breakfast at the hotel.
Join the exciting contrast of colourful events, shopping experiences and restaurants of the Waterfront.
Optional excursions and activities are on offer.

Overnight at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Hotel.

Day 11

breakfast and day in Cape Town. You will be guided to Cape Town Airport for the return flight on Air Namibia to London via Windhoek.