6 Days Sabi Sand Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour

Your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour begins with pickup from OR Tambo International Airport, followed by a scenic 1-hour flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, covering approximately 450 kilometers northeast of Johannesburg. This exciting Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour continues with a 90-minute road transfer through the picturesque Lowveld to your luxury lodge in Sabi Sand Reserve, known locally as "Ingwe yamanzi" (Leopard of the waters). Upon arrival at this world-renowned private reserve spanning 65,000 hectares, your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour experience includes an afternoon game drive targeting the Big Five in areas famous for exceptional leopard sightings and unfenced boundaries with Kruger National Park. The day concludes with sundowners in the bush and a gourmet dinner under the African stars, setting the perfect tone for your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour adventure.

Dawn breaks on day two of your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour with the sounds of the African wilderness calling you to explore the renowned Sabi Sand Reserve through morning and afternoon game drives. Your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour today focuses on tracking the Big Five across diverse habitats, from riverine forests along the Sabie River to open grasslands where cheetahs hunt in areas known as "Veld ya Nghala" (Land of the Lion). Between game drives, your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour includes leisure time at the lodge, perhaps enjoying a bush walk with experienced trackers who interpret animal tracks, medicinal plants, and the intricate ecosystem relationships. The afternoon Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour activity takes you deeper into prime wildlife territory, where professional guides use radio communication to locate the best sightings before returning for another memorable dinner and campfire stories.

Your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour transitions today with an early morning transfer back to KMIA Airport for a 2-hour flight to Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport, covering approximately 1,200 kilometers across southern Africa. This segment of your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour continues with a scenic 4-hour drive north through Namibia's central highlands to Etosha National Park, passing through the town of Otjiwarongo and entering the park at Anderson Gate. Your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour experience at Etosha begins immediately with game viewing opportunities along the famous salt pan, known locally as "Etosha" meaning "Great White Place" in the Oshivambo language, spanning 4,800 square kilometers. Upon reaching your lodge near Okaukuejo waterhole, your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour includes an afternoon game drive focusing on desert-adapted wildlife unique to this remarkable ecosystem.

Day four of your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour explores the diverse landscapes of Etosha National Park through morning and afternoon game drives covering approximately 150 kilometers of pristine wilderness. Your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour today targets the park's famous artificial and natural waterholes, including Okondeka, Goas, and Chudob, where desert-adapted elephants, black rhinos, and large herds of plains game congregate in areas known as "Ongava" (Rhino sanctuary). The midday break in your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour allows time to observe wildlife from your lodge's waterhole hide, where nocturnal species like black rhinos often appear during daylight hours. Your afternoon Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour drive focuses on the eastern sections of the park, exploring different habitats from mopane woodlands to open grasslands where endemic species like the black-faced impala can be spotted.

Your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour continues with an early departure from Etosha, beginning a 5-hour journey south through Namibia's central plateau to the legendary Namib Desert, covering approximately 450 kilometers to reach Sossusvlei. This remarkable Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour drive passes through diverse landscapes from semi-arid savanna to true desert, with stops in Solitaire for refreshments before reaching your desert lodge near the world's highest sand dunes. Upon arrival in the heart of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour includes an afternoon excursion to explore the dramatic landscapes of "Tsauchab" valley, where ancient camel thorn trees create stark contrasts against red sand dunes. Your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour evening features a spectacular sunset viewing opportunity from the top of Dune 45, followed by a traditional Namibian dinner under one of the world's clearest night skies.

The final day of your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour begins before dawn with an extraordinary sunrise excursion to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, where 900-year-old camel thorn trees stand preserved in the world's oldest desert. This climactic Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour experience includes climbing the towering red dunes of "Big Daddy" (325 meters high) for panoramic views across the Namib Desert, known locally as "Namib" meaning "vast place" in the Nama language. After this unforgettable Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour highlight, you'll begin the 4.5-hour journey back to Windhoek, covering 345 kilometers through dramatic mountain passes and desert landscapes while reflecting on your incredible wildlife and desert experiences. Your Southern Africa Safari and Namibia Tour concludes with arrival at Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport by late afternoon, carrying home memories of two remarkable countries and their contrasting but equally spectacular natural wonders.