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ICONS of NAMIBIA and BOTSWANA
plus VICTORIA FALLS!
October 23 to November 9, 2011 - FULLY BOOKED

Travel Broker Tours invites you to join Debbie Lloyd on an exciting 17 Nt journey exploring the icons of Namibia and Botswana plus Victoria Falls. Limited to only 10 participants!

Our Program

  • 2 Nts Windhoek
  • 2 Nts Namib Desert
  • 2 Nts Swakopmund
  • 2 Nts Damaraland Highlands
  • 2 Nts Etosha Ntl Park
  • 3 Nts The Okavango Delta
  • 3 Nts Chobe Ntl Park
  • 1 Nt Victoria Falls

Tour Escort

Debbie Lloyd

Tour Map


Namibia offers sights not seen anywhere else on earth. With its mostly barren and extremely dry landscapes its no wonder Namibia is the 2nd least populated country. Namibia offers iconic destinations to explore, such as the bare plains of The Namib Desert, the Great Dunes of Sossusvlei (possibly the highest sand dunes in the world), the Seal Colony at Cape Cross on the rugged Skeleton Coast, the Damaraland Highlands and the world renowned and iconic wildlife sanctuary known as the Etosha Pan. Namibia is known for its endless stretches of desert dunes and usual rocky formations that look as though your on the Moon.

The Okavango Delta is Botswana's jewel and one of the last totally unspoiled wildlife areas in Africa. It's the single largest inland delta system in the world, an area filled with water channels, lagoons, swamps and islands. The delta floods from seasonal rains from Angola's western highlands, with the water reaching the western boundaries of Botswana in December and the eastern boundaries of the delta in July. As the water travels through the delta, the wildlife starts to move back into the region, which becomes home to large numbers of animals and bird life.


Chobe National Park is Botswana's second most popular conservation area after the Okavango Delta. The most popular area is a short (15km) stretch of the Chobe River. During the dry season (May - October) the water dries up inland, resulting in animals and bird life congregating in huge numbers along the river and its banks, especially hundreds of hippopotamuses and crocodiles. Kalahari Elephants (largest of all elephants in the world) epitomize this park more than any other animal, with upwards of 120,000 individuals making it the single largest concentration in all of Africa.

Victoria Falls borders Zambia and Zimbabwe and is among the most popular natural wonders and waterfalls in the world. A spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, which is more than 2 km wide at this point, the water plunges noisily down a series of basalt cliffs and gorges and raises an iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 km away. David Livingstone first saw the Falls in 1855 and named the falls after the Queen of England, but they were (and still are) known as Mosi-oa-Tunya in the Kololo language, loosely translated as 'The Smoke that Thunders'.

Detailed Itinerary

SAT Oct 22nd - DEPART Home City
Board your overnight trans-atlantic flight (not included in tour price) to Africa. (As a full service travel agency were happy to assist with flight arrangements to join this tour. We suggest booking early to obtain the best flights and rates available.)

Day 1: SUN Oct 23rd - ARRIVE IN WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA
Welcome to Namibia! Arriving this afternoon at Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport you'll meet up with Debbie Lloyd, your Tour Leader and transfer to Casa Piccolo in Namibia's capital. On arriving at our accommodation we will check-in and have the afternoon at leisure to relax and settle into our surroundings. This evening enjoy dinner with Debbie and your fellow travelling companions at the tour's welcome dinner. Lodging: Casa Piccolo Meals: (D) Dinner

Day 2: MON Oct 24th - WINDHOEK to THE NAMIB DESERT
We depart Windhoek with our local guide after breakfast, in a southerly direction through the mountains of the Khomas Hochla 'Spreetshoogte Pass' and into the low plains of the The Namib Desert. We enjoy a lunch break en route and arrive at Desert Homestead & Horse Trails in the afternoon. On arrival we check into our accommodation located in a grassy valley, sheltered by the Nubib Tsaris and Naukluft mountains with a view reaching the distant dunes of the Namib Desert in the west. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore.
Lodging:Desert Homestead & Horse Trails Meals: (BLD) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Namib Desert and The Great Dunes of Sossusvlei
Located in Namibia and South Western Angola, the desert forms a large part of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The name 'Namib' is of Nama origin meaning vast and stretches almost 1,600 kms along the Atlantic coast of Namibia and Angola. The desert is considered to be one of the worlds oldest having endured arid or semi-arid conditions for the past 50 million years. The desert receives less than 10 mm of rain annually and is almost completely barren, inaccessible and unpopulated. Sossusvlei, Namibia's highlight in the heart of the Namib Desert is a huge clay-pan, enclosed by spectacular hills of sand that reach a height of 300 metres, and are considered to be among the tallest dunes in the world. Only after a heavy rainfall, which is very seldom in this area, does the vlei fill with water.   As the clay layers are hardly impervious to water, a turquoise lake remains for quite some time.  The interaction between the water-laden air coming from the sea via southerly winds, some of the strongest of any coastal desert, and the dry air of the desert causes immense fogs, strong currents and havok for sailors. Along with the Skeleton Coast further north, this area is notorious as the site of many shipwrecks.

Desert Homestead & Horse Trails offers 20 thatched, en suite chalets, all luxuriously decorated in pale linens and dark wood riempie furniture. Each unit has its own verandah under a latte canopy with northern views extending to the Rotterkaum Mountains. The Desert Homestead will ensure you an unrivalled respite from the desert extremes. Tranquil surroundings, Alfresco dining, delectably fresh farm cuisine, refreshing dips in the pool, stunning sunsets and sunrises are the basic pleasures at the lodge. The living areas of the main lodge are all open plan, encouraging guests to move around freely. The most prominent feature is the well sheltered verandah where you can have a leisurely breakfast, lunch and dinner, candle-lit even on windy evenings.


Day 3: TUE Oct 25th - SOSSUSVLEI - SESRIEM CANYON
Enjoy an early morning visit to Sossusvlei, (a clay pan surrounded by possibly the highest sand dunes in the world), which is filled only with water in years when exceptionally good rainfall is received. We then visit the Sesriem Canyon, which got its name during the time of the ox wagon when people used six harness straps to haul water from the bottom of the canyon. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Lodging: Desert Homestead & Horse Trails Meals: (BD) Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: WED Oct 26th - SWAKOPMUND
For those interested in an extraordinary experience, you have an opportunity this morning to enjoy a breathtaking † Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari over the 'Great Dunes of Sossusvlei'. Take off and drift on an unforgettable one-hour flight above this stunning landscape at sunrise towards an unknown destination. Afterwards enjoy an 'Out of Africa' champagne breakfast that awaits you when you land.  After breakfast we will depart via the Kuiseb Canyon to the coastal town of Swakopmund, on the Atlantic Ocean. Lush green lawns and palm trees enhance this quaint desert town with its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere hedged by desert and sea.   Highlights en route include a drive to the 'Moon Landscape' and the ancient desert plant, 'Welwitschia Mirabilis'.  After lunch we arrive in Swakopmund, a quaint desert town hedged by desert and sea, its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere is only more enhanced by its palm trees and lush green lawns. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this coastal desert town. Lodging: Namib Guesthouse Meals: (B) Breakfast † Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari: Cost approximately $498.00 contact Debbie or Jeff at info@thetravelbroker.ca for more information.

Namibia's German Colonial Era
The country of Namibia was one of four German colonies and the only German colony considered suitable for a white settlement, therefore it attracted a large influx of German settlers. In 1903 there were 3,700 Germans living in the area, and by 1910 their number had increased to 13,000. Another reason for German settlement was the discovery of diamonds in 1908. Diamond production continues to be a very important part of Namibia's economy. Though Germany's rule (1884 - 1916) over the African region now known as Namibia ended in the early 1900's, its influence can still be felt as many descendants of German settlers stayed, keeping their architecture, cultural traditions and language alive. Swakopmund, for example, is on the Atlantic coast of Namibia, but feels like a Baltic Sea resort misplaced in the tropics.

Day 5: THU Oct 27th - SWAKOPMUND
After breakfast we journey south to Walvis Bay, or its German name Walfischbai, meaning 'Whale Bay'. The area being rich in plankton and marine life drew large numbers of whales, which attracted fishing vessels and whalers. The bay has been a haven because of its natural deepwater harbour. We enjoy a marine cruise in the hopes of experiencing the thrill of dolphins leaping out of the water alongside the boat, seals fed by hand, sea birds soaring above or floating past, fresh oysters snacks and cold sparkling wine on the calm waters of Walvis Bay. We return to Swakopmund in the early afternoon. The afternoon and remainder of the day is at your own leisure. Lodging: Namib Guesthouse Meals: (B) Breakfast

Day 6: FRI Oct 28th - SKELETON COAST PARK - DAMARALAND
We depart from Swakopmund along the Atlantic Coast towards the Skeleton Coast. Visit the lichen fields near Wlotzka's Baken before continuing to Henties Bay, a small holiday resort. After visiting a seal colony at Cape Cross the journey continues via Ugabmund to the Skeleton Coast Park to view a shipwreck. We leave the Park in the early afternoon via Springbokwasser where we'll experience the harsh transition from the Namib Desert to Damaraland with its impressive landscape and ragged valleys. Later we arrive at Palmwag Lodge, one of Namibia’s oldest located on the Uniab River, which harbors the famous desert elephant, the rare black rhino, giraffe, zebra, gemsbok, and many other wild animal species. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy your beautiful surroundings.
Lodging: Palmwag Lodge Meals: (BD) Breakfast, Dinner

Damaraland
Damaraland is located to the north of Swakopmund, sandwiched between the Skeleton Coast in the West and the Etosha National Park in the East. The area was allocated to the Damara people after the Government purchased several farms for resettlement of this ethnic group. The Damaraland was an area occupied primarily by the Damara people, but it soon became the home of other tribes such as the Hereros and the displaced Riemvasmakers of South Africa. Today, many residents of Damaraland are thus of mixed heritage, but most consider themselves Damara. The Damara name is derived from the Nama word 'Dama' meaning 'who walked here'. This is because the Damara were known to the Nama people by the footprints they left around waterholes. The area is renowned for having one of the richest collections of rock art in the world, and ancient tree trunks said to be over 250 million years old. The area also is home to the Desert Elephant and the Rare Desert Black Rhino.

Palmwag Lodge is a paradise on the Uniab River in northwest Damaraland. Waving palms whispering in the wind, spectacular surroundings which harbour the famous desert elephant, the rare desert black rhino, giraffe, zebra, gemsbok and many other wild animal species. The lodge offers 30 beds in 2-3-bed thatched bungalows, a fully licensed restaurant, swimming pool under shady palms, and a very cozy "pool bar" and lapa. Morning and afternoon game drives are offered daily. The well laid-out hiking trails let you enjoy and discover the neighbouring nature.

Day 7: SAT Oct 29th - DAMARALAND
We leave Palmwag Lodge early after breakfast on a tour in open 4 x 4 game-viewing vehicles into the private concession of the lodge.  Spectacular close-up viewing of Namibia’s only free-ranging game e.g. zebra, kudu, oryx, springbuck, ostrich, jackal, brown and spotted hyena, and with a bit of luck the endangered black rhino and desert elephant.    This desert reserve has a number of fresh water springs that support healthy populations of animals. We will search for a wide variety of game near the Hoanib River, physically tracking the mighty Desert Elephant and the threatened Desert Black Rhino. Lodging: Palmwag Lodge Meals: (BD) Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: SUN Oct 30th - DAMARALAND to ETOSHA NATL PARK
After breakfast our destination today is the renowned Etosha National Park.   En route we’ll visit Twyfelfontein with its renowned San art engravings, and the largest collection of petroglyphs in Africa. We arrive at the park in the afternoon at our accommodations, the Okaukuejo Camp at the southern entrance to Etosha National Park. At the heart of this National Park is the Etosha Pan, a vast dry shallow depression. Perennial springs feed the waterholes along the southern verge, which attract a myriad of animal species and bird life. Once we have checked into our accommodation, we’ll set off on an afternoon game drive in the park.   The best times for game viewing are the early morning and late afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure. Lodging: Okaukuejo Camp Meals: (BD) Breakfast, Dinner

Okaukuejo Camp is located 17 km from the southern entrance of Etosha National Park. It was the very first tourist camp to open at the Etosha Pan in 1957, made famous for its floodlit permanent waterhole, which is floodlit at night. Here a wide diversity of wildlife congregates and interacts. The spectacle starts at dawn, with animals coming in large numbers to quench their thirst. The excitement continues throughout the day and deep into the night. In the early evenings, it is not uncommon to have black rhinoceros, elephant and lion, all drinking at the same time. Lodging is provided in double rooms, with en suite bathroom, fridge and tea station. Other camp facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, museum, swimming pool and post office.


Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is one of Africa's major wildlife sanctuaries, being proclaimed a game reserve in 1907 and covering an area of more than 22,750 sq kms. Etosha, meaning 'place of dry water', is centered around a huge, flat calcrete depression (or 'Pan') of about 5,000 sq kms in the northern region of Namibia. The 'Pan' provides a great, parched, silver-white backdrop of shimmering mirages to an area of semi-arid savannah grassland and thorn scrub. Despite being a highly 'managed' environment with a cluster of man-made water-points around the central pan, and a boundary designated by a patrolled electrified fence, this is indeed one of the most special game parks in Africa. During the drier months of June to November the water-points exert a magnetic pull on big game and bird life. The water-points form the centerpiece for visitors looking to see the nearly 150 mammal species to found in the park, including several rare and endangered species such as the black rhino, black-faced impala, tssesebe and gemsbok.


Day 9: MON Oct 31st - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We discover the mysteries of the African bush in Etosha National Park. We spend the day doing game drives in the park and visit the numerous water-points that attract a large diversity of animal and bird species, many of these being endemic to the country.
Lodging: Okaukuejo Camp
Meals: (BD) Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: TUE Nov 1st - ETOSHA to WINDHOEK
Return journey via Okahandja to Windhoek. Okahandja is an important centre for woodcarvers from the north. They practice their ancient skills at the Woodcarvers Market next to the main road. This is a good place to pick up a last souvenir. Upon our return to Windhoek we will be taken on a city tour of Namibia's capital, truly a city of many contrasts. Modern skyscrapers blend with historic buildings dating from the turn of the century. Several buildings from the German colonial era have been preserved and restored to fulfill useful functions in the community today. Some of the sights you may see on tour include; The Ride Memorial, The Old Fort, The Parliament Building (also known as the 'Ink Place') and The Hosea Kutako Statue, The Lutheran Church, The Railway Station.
Lodging: Casa Piccolo Meals: (B) Breakfast

Day 11: WED Nov 2nd - WINDHOEK to THE OKAVANGO DELTA
After breakfast we bid farewell to Namibia and transfer to Windhoek International Airport for our flight to Maun, the Okavango’s gateway town situated at the eastern boundary of the Delta. From there its just a short 20 minute flight by light aircraft over the lush green landscape of islands, channels and floodplains to our camp which is situated on the south-western edge of Chief's Island, deep in the heart of the delta. Upon arrival we will be met at the airstrip and welcomed to the island and transferred to our camp. After settling into our surroundings, we'll have our very first opportunity to experience a trip in a mokoro (a dug-out canoe and traditional watercraft of the Okavango). A mokoro accommodates two guests and the poler. Later we'll regroup in the camp lounge before enjoying dinner in the dining room.
Lodging: Oddballs Tented Camp Meals: (BLD) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


The Okavengo Delta
 The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the last totally unspoiled wildlife areas in Africa. It is the single largest inland delta system in the world, an area of almost 16,000 sq kms filled with water channels, lagoons, swamps and islands. It's headwaters start in Angola's western highlands, and flows through Namibia until entering Botswana, where it is then called the Okavango. The delta's floods are fed from the Angolan rains, which start in October and finish sometime in April. The floods only cross the border between Botswana and Namibia in December and will only reach the bottom end of the delta (Maun) sometime in July, taking almost nine months from the source to the bottom. This slow meandering pace of the flood is due to the lack of drop in elevation, which drops a little more than 61 metres over a distance of 450 kms. The delta's water deadends in the Kalahari - with over 95 per cent of the water eventually evaporating. During the peak of the flooding the delta's area can expand to over 15,900 sq kms, shrinking to less than 9,000 sq kms in the low period. As the water travels through the delta, the wildlife starts to move back into the region. The delta environment has large numbers of animal populations and bird life. The best time for game viewing is during the May - November period, as the animal life is concentrated along the flooded areas and the vegetation has dried out.

Oddballs Tented Camp became one of the first camps to be established in the Okavango Delta in 1984. The tented camp is situated on the south-western edge of Chief's Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta and is accessible by light aircraft only. Accommodation is provided in dome-style tents all with private en suite facilities, set on shaded, elevated wooden decks which provide a sweeping view of the area and any game that might come venturing near to camp. Each tent is equipped with mattresses, linen, duvets, pillows, towels and a small solar powered light. The bar and lounge area has comfortable chairs and a raised viewing deck that overlooks the delta. No motorized activities are offered at Oddballs, only guided game walks and mokoro (a dug-out canoe and traditional watercraft of the Okavango) excursions. A mokoro accommodates two guests and the poler, who is also the guide who will remain your guide for the duration of your stay.

Day 12: THU Nov 3rd - THE OKAVANGO DELTA
After an early morning wake-up call we'll set out in pairs in a mokoro with a poler, who becomes the pair's personal guide on all mokoro excursions and walks during our stay at the camp. Having a dedicated guide for the entire stay enables the pair to get to know their guide and his culture. Camp guides are both experienced and skilled and born and bred in the Okavango. Returning to camp we'll regroup and enjoy a hearty late breakfast in the camps dining room overlooking the delta. Later in the day when the heat has dissipated, we will again set out in pairs on an afternoon excursion, starting by mokoro, after which we'll walk on some of the larger islands in the area. Enjoy a wonderful dinner before retiring for the evening.
Lodging: Oddballs Tented Camp Meals: (BLD) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: FRI Nov 4th - THE OKAVANGO DELTA
Today we'll enjoy another day in one of the most breathtaking and magical places on earth. Enjoy a morning mokoro excursion followed by breakfast, or pairs may even elect to enjoy breakfast and then set out for the whole day with their personal guide with a packed picnic lunch in tow. Return to camp and regroup with your fellow travelling companions for drinks and dinner. Lodging: Oddballs Tented Camp Meals: (BLD) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: SAT Nov 5th - THE DELTA to CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast we bid farewell to the Okavango Delta and transfer to the camps airstrip for our flight to Chobe's gateway town of Kasane. Upon our arrival we'll depart for our intimate and exclusive lodge just outside the perimeter of Chobe National Park. The park is world famous for its huge herds of Elephants, numbering 120,000 individuals at times. Your safari lodge perched up on an escarpment has only 11 individually thatched, stone built cottages with private, panoramic balcony views of the Chobe River and Caprivi Floodplain below. Upon arrival we enjoy a delightful lunch before relaxing and settling into our exquisitely furnished en-suite room with shower and private verandah. Later that afternoon we'll have our first opportunity to go on a game drive in one of the lodges open 4x4 safari vehicles with a qualified professional guide. Returning to our lodge we enjoy a relaxed dinner and even a unique night-eye game drive experience before retiring for the evening. Lodging: Muchenje Safari Lodge Meals: (BLD) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chobe National Park
 Chobe National Park is Botswana's second most popular conservation area after the Okavango Delta. The most popular area in and just outside the Park is a short (15km) stretch of the Chobe River. During the dry season (May - October) the water dries up inland, resulting in animals and bird life congregating in huge numbers along the river and its banks, especially hundreds of hippopotamuses and crocodiles. Elephants epitomize this park more than any other animal, with upwards of 120,000 individuals making it the single largest concentration in all of Africa. Kalahari elephants that roam here are the largest in size of all known elephant populations in the world. The only subject more photographed in Chobe are the exquisite sunsets sinking slowly over the water.

Muchenje Safari Lodge is situated on an escarpment edge on the remote western side of Chobe National Park, making it far removed from any other safari camp in the area. Muchenje accommodates just 22 guests in intimate exclusivity. The eleven twin-bedded thatched chalets, all with en suite facilities, are situated on the escarpment edge, each with its own balcony and unique view. Each chalet is exquisitely furnished and great care has been taken to create a true African 'ambience'. Overlooking the Chobe River and floodplains, the main lodge features a dining area, bar, reception, curio shop, game viewing platform and library. The swimming pool is built amongst natural rock formations, taking advantage of the African vista and providing a tranquil setting for guests to relax during the heat of the day. Meals are served table d'bush, wholesome and plentiful, yet well presented.

Day 15: SUN Nov 6th - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Today early morning and afternoon game drives await us. Coffee and tea are available in the main lodge as we gather for our early morning game drive. The mornings are bright and crisp offering lots of animal activity and great lighting for photography. Chobe is home to over 450 species of birds and 75 species of mammals including Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Giraffe, Zebra, Sable and numerous other species! We return to the lodge around 8:30am for a hearty full breakfast. In the heat of the day we'll relax, enjoy a lovely lunch, a swim in the pool or catch up on some reading and journal writing. About 4pm we'll go out for our afternoon game drive to view the elephants taking a late afternoon bath on the banks of the Chobe River. We then return to the lodge, freshen up and head to dinner in the lodges wonderful dining room. Enjoy a nightcap on the lodges deck before retiring for the evening. Not ready for bed, there's always the night-eye game drive available.
Lodging: Muchenje Safari Lodge Meals: (BLD) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16: MON Nov 7th - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
This morning we enjoy an early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for a hearty morning breakfast. After breakfast you have a choice between two excursions, enjoy a cultural trip to a local village and visit a primary school or enjoy a walk in the Botswana Bush. Enjoy an exciting river lunch cruise with numerous game viewing opportunities on the Chobe River as we drift noiselessly past a bathing herd of Elephants as well as Hippos, Crocodiles and amazing bird life! After lunch, be inspired by the spectacular views from your private verandah and catch up on some last minute postcard writing before dinner. Enjoy dinner and then a nightcap on the lodges deck before retiring for the evening.
Lodging: Muchenje Safari Lodge Meals: (BLD) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17: TUE Nov 8th - CHOBE to VICTORIA FALLS
We wake up this morning and enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing for Victoria Falls and our elegant Victorian-style hotel. Upon arrival we'll check-in to our luxury suites and then enjoy a complimentary shuttle service to the Falls where our journey begins. We'll walk to the brink and stand where David Livingstone first saw the Falls in 1855 and wrote in his journal 'on sights as beautiful as this, angels in their flight must have gazed'. Years later his words would result in the aptly named must-do optional activity called the 'Flight of the Angels' a 12 to 15 minute helicopter ride over the majestic and magnificent Victoria Falls. Other optional activities back at our hotel include a range of safari activities, including a night game drive, a walking safari with lions or educational elephant-back safari. Later that evening we regroup for our Tour's Farewell Dinner where we'll dine in the hotels elegant dining area offering the definitive fine dining experience in Victoria Falls. After dinner relax on the hotels raised patio overlooking tropical gardens and a waterhole, which attracts a constant flow of animals, including elephant, buffalo, kudu and waterbuck. Lodging: Stanley & Livingstone Hotel
Meals: (BD) Breakfast, Dinner

Stanley & Livingstone Hotel is set within the game-rich Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, just 10-minutes drive away from the world famous Victoria Falls. Representing the grandeur of a bygone era this boutique hotel allows you to experience one of Africa's great highlights and the myriad adventures available around Victoria Falls, in utmost glamour and style. Each of their 16 suites embrace a spacious bedroom, sumptuous Victorian-style bathroom, living-area with all mod-cons and a secluded patio overlooking the African bush. The elegant bathrooms blend old and new influences - a romantic Victorian bathtub, modern power shower, and a range of amenities for decadent bathing. By day many guests choose to relax outside on the raised patio overlooking tropical gardens and a waterhole, which attracts a constant flow of animals, including elephant, buffalo, kudu and waterbuck. The swimming pool provides welcome respite during the heat of the day, and guests can laze around the pool or enjoy cocktails within full view of the surrounding wildlife.

Day 18: WED Nov 9th - DEPART FOR HOME
Early this morning enjoy an optional safari activity before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Later we bid adieu to Africa and all its wonders as we depart and make our way to Victoria Falls International Airport for our afternoon international flight (not included in tour price) back home. (As a full service travel agency were happy to assist with flight arrangements to join this tour. We suggest booking early to obtain the best flights and rates available.)
Meals: (B) Breakfast

INTERESTED in extending your holiday....
As a fully licensed travel agency we are happy to assist in arranging your flights or any other custom arrangements either before or after this program.

Pricing:

Prices per person in Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
In a Twin
In a Single

Tour - October 23 to November 9, 2011
(Start of tour at the Windhoek International Airport and end of the tour at the Victoria Falls International Airport)

$7,189.00
On Request

Early Booking Bonus
(For bookings made by March 7, 2011)

$200.00
On Request
  • Rates are per person based on tariffs and rates of exchange at January 7, 2011.
  • Rates are per person in (CAD $) - Canadian Dollars and include all taxes.
  • Tour rates are based on minimum 8 and maximum 10 participants.
  • Single accomodation rate on request and only if space is available.
  • Deposit at time of booking of $1,450.00 (CAD) per person + $950.00 CAD (Cost of internal flights that are non-refundable and must be booked early to secure space) + insurance premium if applicable. (See details below)

Tour Inclusions:

  • Lodging: 17 Nts deluxe accommodations in hotels or lodges w/ private en suite facilities (Includes 3 Nts superior accommodations in a tented camp w/ private en suite facilities in the Okavango Delta)
  • Meals: Full breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 14 dinners (Including the Tour's Welcome and Farewell Dinners)
  • Internal Tour Flights: Internal flights on tour per itinerary (Windhoek to Maun, Maun to Okavango Delta, Okavango Delta to Kasane)
  • Transportation: All airport, safari and land transfers on tour itinerary including complimentary shuttle service to Victoria Falls.
  • Game Drives: Namibia (Damaraland & Etosha Ntl Park) and Botswana (Chobe Ntl Park) in 4x4 game viewing vehicles. Night - Eye Game Drive and Chobe River Safari also included in Chobe Ntl Park.
  • Tour Escort, Guides and Drivers: Debbie Lloyd from Travel Broker Tours will escort the group from Canada and experienced local English-speaking guides and drivers.
  • Tour Highlights: Great Dunes of Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon, the Namib Desert, Dolphin Cruise on Walvis Bay, Seal Colony at Cape Cross, the Skeleton Coast Park, City Tour of Windhoek, Mokoro and Guided Walks in The Okavango Delta.
  • Entrance fees: To game parks and sites mentioned in tour itinerary
  • Taxes: All local taxes on included services

Tour Exclusions:

  • International flights and Airport transfers to Windhoek, Namibia and return from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe are not included in the above pricing but can be arranged with Travel Broker Tours, A division of The Travel Broker and Cruise Centre.
  • Personal Insurances (medical, baggage, cancellation, etc.)
  • Passport & Visa Fees and Immunizations.
  • All beverages (except coffee or tea at breakfast)
  • Personal Charges (laundry, personal hotel charges, souvenirs, etc.)
  • All optional excursions or deviations from the itinerary.
  • Any item not mentioned in the itinerary or in the inclusions above.
  • Tips or gratuities

Deposits and Final Payments:

  • Deposits: $1,450.00 CAD per person to be paid at time of booking + $950.00 CAD (Cost of internal flights that are non-refundable and must be booked early to secure space) + insurance premium if applicable.
  • Final Payment: Final payment by August 12, 2011. Payments may be made by personal cheque, Visa or Mastercard

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Travel Broker Tours would be happy to assist you in arranging flights from your home to join us!

For more information or to register for this tour please contact Debbie Lloyd at:

Travel Broker Tours
A division of The Travel Broker & Cruise Centre
1758 Bath Road Kingston, ON Canada
Telephone: 613-389-7914 or 1-800-387-7678
Email: deblloyd@thetravelbroker.ca
Web: www.thetravelbroker.ca