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Etosha and northern Namibia all on the road

The itinerary is proposed by the tour operator African Wanderer

Day One – Windhoek / Erindi Private Game Reserve

I arrive at Windhoek International Airport and meet with a representative for assistance in the pickup of the rented vehicle and the briefing on the program. Departure for the Erindi Private Game Reserve. Lunch free. Arrival and accommodation at The Old Trader's Lodge. Depending on the time of arrival, the possibility to participate in a photosafari organized by the lodge (not included). Dinner and overnight at Old Trader'sLodge.

Day Two – Erindi Private Game Reserve / Etosha National Park

Breakfast in Erindi and departure to Etosha National Park. Lunch free. Start of the photosafari in the Park with your rented vehicle. Dinner and overnight in Okaukuejo.

Day Three – Etosha National Park

Treatment of half board in Okaukuejo. Day to dedicate to the photosafari in the Park with your own rented vehicle. Lunch free.

Day Four – Etosha National Park

Breakfast in Okaukuejo. Day to dedicate to the photosafari in the Park with your rented vehicle, heading east and gate Von Lindequist. Dinner and overnight at the Onguma Bush Camp.

Day Five – Parco Nazionale Etosha / Kavango

Breakfast at the lodge and departure to the Kavango region. Lunch free. Arrival and accommodation at hakusembe River Lodge. Depending on the season and the water level in the Okavango River, you can participate in a small boat excursion (not included). Dinner and overnight at Hakusembe River Lodge.

Day 6 – Kavango / Caprivi

Breakfast at the lodge and departure to the Caprivi. Lunch free. Arrival and accommodation at Namushasha Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 7 – Caprivi

Full board treatment at Namushasha River Lodge. Morning photos in BwaBwata National Park in a vehicle 4/4. In the afternoon, hike in small boat on the Kwando River.

Day 8 – Caprivi / Popa Falls-Parco Mahangu

Breakfast at the lodge and departure to the Popa Falls-Parco Mahangu area, retracing a stretch of road already taken on the sixth day. Lunch free. Arrival and accommodation at Divava Lodge. A spotted afternoon in Mahangu Park with its rented vehicle is recommended. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 9 – Popa Falls-Parco Mahangu

Full board treatment at Divava Lodge. Photos in Buffalo Park organized by the lodge. Afternoon available for relaxation or for a new photosaffeari in Mahangu Park with your own rented vehicle.

Tenth day – Popa Falls-Parco Mahangu / Maun

Breakfast at the lodge and departure to Maun, crossing Mahangu Park to reach the border with Botswana. Continue for Maun. Lunch free. Dinner and overnight at Thamalakane Lodge.

Day 11 – Maun / Delta dell’Okavango, Moremi Reserve

Breakfast at the lodge and departure to the Khwai area of the Moremi Reserve. Arrival and accommodation at the Khwai Guesthouse. Lunch and photosafari organized by the Guesthouse. Dinner and overnight at Khwai Gueesthouse.

Twelfth Day – Delta dell’Okavango, Moremi Reserve

Full board treatment at the Khwai Guesthouse. Day dedicated to the photosaffea organized by the lodge.

Thirteenth day – Delta dell’Okavango / Maun / Ghanzi

Breakfast at the lodge and departure for Ghanzi. Free lunch and free dinner. Overnight at Tautona Lodge.

Fourteenth day – Ghanzi / Harnas Wildlife Foundation

Breakfast at the lodge and departure to Namibia. Lunch free. Dinner and overnight at the Harnas Foundation.

Fifteenth day – Harnas Wildlife Foundation / Partenza

Breakfast at the lodge and departure to Windhoek International Airport, in time for the release of the chartered vehicle and boarding practices on the return flight.

NB: At the Khwai Guesthouse there are only 6 rooms, so we have to provide a maximum of 12participants included you in the room with another person.

The fee includes:

  • Meeting and assistance on arrival at Windhoek International Airport on the first day
  • Vehicle rental 4/4 double cabin for the duration of the tour, including and excluding the following detail
  • The facilities listed in the program, based on availability at the time of the request
  • Meals listed in the program
  • A photosafari in open vehicle and one in small boat at Namushasha Lodge
  • Fotosafari nel Buffalo Park organizzato dal Divava Okavango Lodge
  • Three photosaffes organized by the Guesthouse at the Khwai Guesthouse
  • Info-pack with detailed itinerary and map marked
  • 24-hour emergency number

The fee does not include:

  • Drinks, tips and personal extras
  • Meals referred to as "free"
  • Car rental exclusions detailed below
  • Fuel
  • Entrances to Parks for excursions not included
  • Scheduled flights and airport fees
  • Personal insurance evacuation, medical, luggage cancellation
  • Anything not expressly stated under the heading "the fee includes"Car rental:The international driver's license (or driver's license in English)The car rental includes:
  • Contract expenses
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) – including damage to the windshield and tyres
  • Super Theft Loss Waiver (STLW)
  • Second spare wheel
  • Permit to enter Botswana with the rented vehicle in NamibiaCar rental excludes:
  • Security deposit of 3100 plus 1250 for the second spare wheel (credit card authorization)
  • Additional driver, Rand 400 one-off for rental duration
  • Practical management costs in case of fine, Rand 350 for fine
  • Practical handling costs in case of accident/damage to vehicle, wheel or windshield, Rand 895
  • Damage expense of more than 5000 Rand, Rand 1050
  • Frame damage and water damage
  • Any expenses per tow truck
  • Damage or theft due to negligence and driving on roads not suitable for the vehicle
  • Costs for cleaning the car in case the vehicle is returned too dirty.

for quotes, bookings contact paola quoting in the email the title of the trip and that you received it from photographer andrea pietroboni.

Photo workshops are organized with escort for this tour, write to Paola asking photographer Andrea Pietroboni