This itinerary is designed to immerse travelers in the most captivating destinations in Namibia and Botswana. Start in the town of Swakopmund before departing for two nights in Sossusvlei, in the heart of the southern Namib Desert. This is a land of profound silence, where night skies are blanketed with a canopy of stars and the world's highest dunes cast ghostly shadows in the blood-red sand. Spend a night in Namibia's capital, Windhoek, before embarking on one of the country's great journeys: a fly-in safari along the Skeleton Coast. Combining breathtaking views with a rare opportunity to meet the people who live in the remote desert, this is truly a rare travel opportunity. Spend four days exploring this awe-inspiring coastline; its evocative name comes from the many mariners who lost kinsmen in shipwrecks off its shores. Explore eerie remnants of lost ships and meet the semi-nomadic Himba people, who live in the area. While here, you may be fortunate enough to glimpse a desert-dwelling elephant, one of the world's rarest species. Return to Windhoek for a night and check out the charming colonial architecture and fine craft shopping. Next, fly to Etosha National Park in one of Southern Africa's finest wildlife parks for two nights. The few constant sources of water attract much of the region's indigenous wildlife, including black rhino and rare antelopes. From Etosha, head to Botswana, where you will spend a week at lodges that combine unparalleled luxury with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Start with two nights at the Okavango Delta, where guided nature walks, game drives, and traditional canoe excursions offer the chance to experience this wilderness while still enjoying the creature comforts of a luxury safari camp. From there, fly to Chobe, home to thousands of elephants that visit the Chobe River each evening to drink and bathe. Activities include excellent birding and game viewing bysafari vehicle and small river craft. After two nights, transfer to Victoria Falls for your international departure.

Day 1: Arrive Swakopmund, transfer to accommodation; Day 2: Fly to Sossusvlei for two nights; Day 3: Desert touring; Day 4: Fly to Windhoek, transfer to hotel for overnight; Day 5: Fly from Windhoek to Kuiseb Canyon, Skeleton Coast; Day 6: Tour Huab River, fly to Hoarusib Valley, Kaokoland; Day 7: Travel to Kunene River; Day 8: Early morning boat trip, afternoon flight to Windhoek; Day 9: Fly to Etosha, afternoon touring; Day 10: Full day touring of Etosha; Day 11: Fly to Gaborone, transfer to hotel; Day 12: Fly to Okavango Delta; Days 13 & 14: Full day Okavango safari activities; Day 15: Fly to Chobe National Park; Day 16: Full day Chobe safari activities; Day 17: Transfer to Victoria Falls, connect with international departure flight		Cost per person based on double occupancy:   Deluxe   $9,450