Ultimate Tri-Nations Safari

The 14 Day Ultimate Tri-Nations Safari  to Namibia, Botswana and Zambia - From £3,250 per Person Sharing, Excluding International Flights

Day 1
On your arrival into Eros International Airport in Windhoek, you will be met by one of World Big Cat Safaris representatives who will assist you with your vehicle collection. The representative will go over the itinerary with you andanswer any questions you may have. It is a short drive to the guesthouse where you have the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Elegant Guesthouse – An up-market guesthouse with six luxury en-suite double rooms. There is a guest lounge and a lovely garden with a plunge pool

Day 2
After breakfast you will head north to the AfriCat Foundation which rescues lion, cheetah, leopard and wild dog from farmers who persecute them. This afternoon you will head out with the guide who will radio track some of the leopard that live inside the 4500Ha enclosure; they are semi wild and catch their own food. There is a floodlit hide that gives you the chance to observe the nocturnal animals that some down to drink under the cover of darkness.
Overnight: Okanjima Main Camp – Standard View Room – This is an old farmhouse which has been converted into six en-suite rooms that are close to the lapa (the gathering place), swimming pool and garden area (B/D)

Day 3
This morning you will have the chance to visit the cheetah project which will give you an insight into the welfare work of the AfriCat Foundation. Later you will continue north to the Etosha National Park. Etosha, which means “great white place”, is dominated by the massive pan that covers about 25% of the park. There are 114 mammal species including lion, black and white rhino, elephant, leopard, cheetah, gemsbok, giraffe, springbok and much, much more. Depending on your time of arrival you may have the opportunity to head out on an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Mushara Bush Camp –16 en-suite safari tents with a private veranda and floor to ceiling windows. The camp is ideally situated about 8Km from the Namutoni Gate of Etosha National Park (B/D) 

Day 4
Spend the day in Etosha in search of the resident game. The best time for wildlife viewing is in the early mornings and afternoons when it is cool and the animals are most active. There are several manmade waterholes throughout the park which attracts numerous animals and birds. Fischer’s Pan is a magnet for water birds including flocks of flamingos. Most activity happens around the waterholes often attracting large herds of kudu, springbok, giraffe, wildebeest, black faced impala, oryx and elephant. These in turn attract the predators like cheetah, lion and leopard who often lie in wait around the waterholes ready for an ambush.
Overnight: Mushara Bush Camp (B/D)

Day 5
You have time to enjoy an early morning safari in Etosha National Park before heading back to Windhoek for the night.
Overnight: Elegant Guesthouse (B)

Day 6
Sossusvlei is home to some of the largest sand dunes in the world, some towering more than 300 meters above the sun backed earth below. The drive to Sossusvlei will take about five to six hours depending on how often you stop for photos and to stretch your legs; this is the advantage of a doing a self drive safari in Namibia. Depending on your time of arrival, you may have a chance to visit the Sesriem Canyon; a 30 meter deep canyon gorged out of the rock by the Tsauchab River. Activities from the lodge include sunset drives in Sossusvlei and Namib by Night which is a gentle stroll around the lodge with some star gazing. 
Overnight: Sossus Dune Lodge – This was the first lodge to be built inside the Namib-Naukluft Park. It offers 23 desert chalets, a swimming pool, bar and restaurant. The chalets which are built from canvas, wood and thatch all lead off the main board walk and have views out across Sossusvlei (B/D) 

Day 7
The best time to see the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei is in the morning as the sun rises. This is the bonus of staying at the Sossus Dune Lodge as you are inside the park, and therefore, you have access to Deadvlei and Dune 45 an hour before the gates open. Some of the red sand dunes at Sossusvlei are over 300 meters high, giving you a great vantage point to look out over the Namib Desert. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
Overnight: Sossus Dune Lodge (B/D)

Day 8
Today you will head back to Windhoek where you will spend the night. The morning is therefore yours to explore the sand dunes or, head out on a hot air balloon ride which gives you a different perspective of the desert. The balloon rides are followed by a champagne breakfast out amongst the dunes.
Overnight: Elegant Guesthouse (B)

Day 9
This morning you have an early start for your flight to the Caprivi Strip. Here you will be met and transferred down the Kwando River to the Kwando concession in Botswana **HPL – Botswana overview**.  The afternoon is yours to relax or take a swim before heading out on your evening game drive.
Overnight: Lagoon Camp - Eight luxury safari style tents located on the shady banks of the Kwando River. This is one of the most beautiful camp settings in the Okavango Delta (B/L/D)

Days 10, 11
Lagoon is renowned for its huge elephant and buffalo herds as well as its resident wild dogs. Experience the unique wildlife of this private concession on foot, by 4x4 or boat. The lion prides here are also known for their hunting of larger prey including elephants, buffalos and even hippos!
Overnight: Lagoon Camp (B/L/D)

Day 12
This morning you will make your way out of the Delta and on to Livingstone and the breathtaking Victoria Falls. You will be met off your flight from Lagoon to Kasane and transferred to the stunning Thorntree River Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River. You have a variety of activities on offer for this afternoon including game drives in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park or a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Overnight: Thorntree River Lodge – Nine luxurious suites set along the river, each has en-suite facilities and a private veranda with views of the Zambezi River (B/D)

Day 13
Spend a full day relaxing or exploring the surrounding area. An obvious must is a visit to the breathtaking Victoria Falls or, for an aerial view, why not try a helicopter flight? Alternatively you may wish to go white water rafting, visit the park or have a stunning romantic meal on Livingstone Island. Thorntree River Lodge is also home to a herd of habituated elephants and so you can enjoy an elephant interaction or elephant back safari through the park.
Overnight: Thorntree River Lodge (B/L/D)

Day 14
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight (B)