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Honeymoon in Africa Namib Desert, Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta
Namibia - Zimbabwe - Botswana
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Namibia - Zimbabwe - Botswana
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Flight via Johannesburg. Night on board, arrival the next day.
Traveller welcome and assistance with formalities. Transfer to Windhoek. Meet up with your Concierge. Stay overnight in the Eros Park neighbourhood. The hotel occupies a building of immaculate modernism with stone courtyards. A bottle tree does not look out of place here. The pool creates a neat blue rectangle in the paving. Inside, chic animal-themed cushions and photos enhance the white walls and greige canvas with silhouettes and colours. The rooms offer contemporary comfort - top-notch amenities and quality bedding. At the restaurant, you’ll find Namibian and international dishes on the menu. In short, ideal conditions to recover from the flight and prepare for adventure.
Pick up of the rental vehicle. Drive to Damaraland. Overnight stay southwest of Omaruru, in a striking landscape of stacked boulders and arid escarpment. The bungalows are sheltered by large grey thatched roofs. The rooms are simply furnished, pretty and comfortable. You feel comfortable here and genuinely enjoy being there. All the privacy you could ever wish for, too. At the restaurant, Namibian and international cuisine are served. The bar is, of course, the place for sharing impressions of Africa and tips. Outdoors, there is a pool for the day and a fire pit for the evening. Very close by, a waterhole offers the chance to make your first wildlife observations.
On your itinerary - the Erongo Mountains. Spectacular granite formations in the Erongo surround the lodge. With a guide, we set out on foot to discover the boulders, pillars and strange rock formations that make up this stony landscape. The fresh air and the golden colours of dawn make the walk feel somewhat euphoric. Among the possible encounters are the sturdy Derby eland and the graceful bushbuck, the white-fronted hartebeest, warthog, cheetah and mountain zebra. Among the birds are the white-crowned hornbill, the lilac-breasted roller and the crimson-breasted shrike. In these early hours, everyone is busy.
Drive to the Atlantic. Settle in for two nights in old Swakopmund. Around the guesthouse, a beautiful flower garden blooms. The single-storey house opens onto it through wide picture windows and covered terraces. Inside are beige tones, natural and soft shades, with a few bold colours to create contrast. A calm balance. The rooms are well equipped and comfortable. Very pleasant places to enjoy. The common areas are no exception. The breakfast buffet is generous. It’s the perfect place to recharge your energy and positive spirit before starting the day. The owners are ready to go out of their way to help you during your stay. This adds an extra touch of charm to the already pleasant layout of the place.
Swakopmund, a small German town with unspoiled Belle Époque charm. Today, it serves as a smart seaside resort. Among the landmark buildings are the Lutheran Church from 1911, the old barracks from 1906 - flanking the Prinzessin-Rupprecht-Heim, a former Art Nouveau military hospital from 1902 - and the Hohenzollernhaus, built between 1904 and 1906 in the Neo-Baroque style. You can also see the Welwitschia mirabilis, an ancient two-leafed plant from the arid coast, shown on the country’s coat of arms with the fish eagle and the oryx; some living specimens are over 1,000 years old
. Already planned - Sandwich Harbour. South of Walvis Bay, Sandwich Harbour is made up of a bay and a lagoon, separated by a strip of white sand. What strikes you first are the tall dunes dropping steeply towards the blue of the sea. Whalers and sealers once frequented this place, but today it is a Ramsar site: flamingos, pelicans, terns and cormorants make the most of it, wings beating all around. This is a photographer’s paradise. The tour is accompanied by a guide.
Drive to the Namib Desert. Check in for a two-night stay in a private reserve. The light transforms the ochre base of the landscape in surprising ways, shifting from grey to pink. The view reaches far. Your chalet, with solar-powered electricity and hot water, is comfortable and has a contemporary bush style. The common areas are gathered in a large cottage (its architecture inspired by colonial farmhouses). Among other things, you’ll find the dining room, where meals become warm moments of social connection. Many of the ingredients come from the farm itself. And the chefs are in charge. Outside, the pool and its shaded surroundings are a real source of well-being.
Optional - Hot air balloon ride over the Namib.
Via Sesriem, you enter Namib-Naukluft National Park, the largest park in Africa: 49,768 km² (19,215 square miles), slightly larger than Slovakia. Outside the Atlantic fringe, aridity is widespread - in some areas, it is almost absolute. Flora and fauna here have developed survival techniques, some of which interest leading sectors of human industry. While Rüppell’s korhaan lives a typical lifespan for a korhaan, the gemsbok has a high-tech thermoregulation system. As for the Stenocara gracilipes beetle, its system for capturing moisture from the air interests researchers at MIT. The Sossusvlei area, a salt pan in the sand desert, is renowned for its sea of dunes. These, made up of orange sand that beautifully reflects the light, reach heights of 300 metres (984 feet) and more. Acacia trees, which act like real drilling wells, draw water from dozens of metres or feet deep. This landscape is unparalleled and easy to reach by car.
Drive to Windhoek. Car drop-off. Night in the eastern part of Windhoek. If you are looking for an example of modern African fashion elegance, you will find plenty to satisfy you here. The buildings are harmonious; they are also clever. The decor strikes a skilful balance between shapes and natural materials, with a keen sense of style. The rooms are well equipped and comfortable. The cuisine gives a truly positive impression of Namibian culinary art. Every meal is a treat. In the garden, you’ll find a swimming pool and shaded spots. Guests can also book massages. In short, the house is the ideal place to take a break before continuing your activities.
Transfer to the airport and assistance. Flight to Victoria Falls. Night in a peaceful neighbourhood. The house is slightly hidden among the trees. Classic contemporary architecture with beautiful curved volumes. The rooms are thoughtfully equipped; you’ll find the artisanal touches and bursts of colour that enliven all decor by Brigette Straw. Breakfast is served on site. The pride of the hotel is undoubtedly the rooftop bar, with its large terrace. Enjoying a cocktail above the canopy, with the blue-silver ribbon of the river not far away, is an experience you won’t soon forget. <
A walk takes you to the falls. Here, the river offers one of the most majestic sights you will ever see. The Devil’s Falls are narrow and gushing; the Main Falls drop a heavy white curtain into the void; then come the Horseshoe Falls and Rainbow Falls, the tallest. The narrowness of the gorges intensifies the effects and heightens the feelings. The pervasive humidity sustains dense vegetation along the banks: afzelia, ebony, ivory palm and wild date palms stand out against the mopane savanna. Walkways have been built so visitors can get close to the phenomenon. There are, of course, numerous hiking opportunities in the area.
Optional - A sunset cruise on the Zambezi; a helicopter flight over the falls.
Transfer to Kasane, Botswana. Air taxi to the Khwai region in the Okavango Delta. Stay for two nights on the edge of Moremi Game Reserve. The camp comprises a few canvas tents set on platforms. In your private space, you enjoy remarkable comfort and a classic safari atmosphere - the kind that makes you dream of this type of journey: natural tones, materials more refined than they first appear, and elegant simplicity. The wetroom is quite pleasant. The mess and lounge tent offers a good place to eat and enjoy the essential social interactions that make a stay in the bush a success: it’s obligatory to express your feelings and share points of view. A pool invites guests to unwind. And a nearby watering hole invites animals to quench their thirst.
Already on your itinerary - Safari. Observation outings take place in the morning and in the evening. These are the times when the air is mild and, as a result, wildlife is more active. You travel in a converted vehicle or by mokoro canoe on the Khwai River, accompanied by rangers. They know the layout of the reserve and the animals’ habits inside out. They always take you to the best spots. The hippos here have benefited from royal protection. You can also spot buffalo and elephant, black rhino, giraffe, wildebeest, impala, warthog, lion and wild dog. The beautiful lechwe. Water encourages gatherings. The Okavango Delta is a truly unique environment, rich and often seemingly untouched. It leaves you with the feeling of the world’s first morning. And that’s what you share over a drink when you get back.
Air taxi to Maun. Flight to Johannesburg and flight back. Night on board, arrival the next day.
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