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Namibia and Mozambique Holiday

Inspirational safari & beach holiday to Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

From vast deserts and African savannah to palm trees and the Indian Ocean, this diverse trip is a journey from one extreme to the other.  Discover the monumental sand dunes of Sossusvlei, experience a Big 5 Etosha safari and then soak up the sun in a Mozambiquan villa.   

A memorable and scenic flight will take you to Sossusvlei where you will stay at Kulala Desert Lodge located within the arid Namib Desert. The dunes that are the main attraction.  Photograph them, climb them, run down them or see them from above in a hot air balloon.  Also explore the Kulala Nature Reserve on nature drives or guided walks with the chance of seeing the likes of gemsbok, bat-eared fox, brown hyena and various birds.  More adventure beckons at Anderssons, a camp in the private Ongava Private Game Reserve that borders the Etosha National Park.  See the Big 5, including both black and white rhino, as well as giraffe and several antelope species on day and night game drives and nature walks.   

Then fly to Mozambique for your stay at Santorini Mozambique, a Grecian-inspired villa on a private stretch of beach.  When you are feeling active, there’s stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling and kayaking as well as daytripping to the islands.  When you aren’t feeling active, you can simply float around the pool on pool pillows or head to the spa.  

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Windhoek International
  • 1 night - Olive Grove Guesthouse, Windhoek & Surrounds, Namibia
  • 2 nights - Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei & the Namib Desert, Namibia
  • 3 nights - Andersson's at Ongava, Etosha & Surrounds, Namibia
  • 1 night - InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • 5 nights - Santorini Mozambique, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
  • Ends - Transfer to Vilanculos for your international flight home

At a glance

  • Country Icon Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa
  • Nights Icon 12 Nights
  • City Icon City
  • Beach Icon Beach
  • Safari Icon Safari
  • Scenic Icon Scenic

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Guide Price

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Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Itinerary Details

Day-by-day

Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Windhoek International

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Day 1

Arrive at Windhoek Airport where you will be met and driven to your guesthouse in the city.

  • 1 night

Olive Grove Guesthouse
Bed & Breakfast | Standard Room
Namibia

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Kulala desert lodge guided visit to sossusvlei and sesriem 1280
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Day 2 - 4

Fly via light aircraft to the Sossusvlei region where a guide will be there to meet you.

  • 2 nights

Kulala Desert Lodge
All Inclusive | Standard Room
Namibia

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Day 4 - 7

Fly via light aircraft to the Ongava Private Reserve bordering the Etosha National Park where you will be met and taken to your lodge.

  • 3 nights
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Andersson's at Ongava
All Inclusive | Standard Suite
Namibia

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Day 7

Fly via light aircraft to Windhoek Airport. Here you will connect with a flight to Johannesburg where you will overnight in an airport hotel.

  • 1 night

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Bed & Breakfast | Deluxe room
South Africa

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Day 8 - 13

Fly today from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport in Mozambique. A driver will then take you to your lodge.

  • 5 nights

Santorini Mozambique
All Inclusive | Suite in Main Villa
Mozambique

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Day 13

Return to Vilanculos Airport today where you will catch a flight to Johannesburg and your international connection.

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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified
  • Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
  • All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
  • Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
  • National Parks and conservation entry fees
  • Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
  • Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
  • Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
  • Visas and visa fees where relevant
  • Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
Indulge your passions

ACTIVITIES

This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.

  • Big 5 Safari Icon Big 5 Safari
  • 4 WD Safari Icon 4WD Safari
  • Birdwatching Icon Birdwatching
  • Boat Trip Icon Boat Trip
  • Guided Walking Safari Icon Guided Walking Safari
  • Night Drive Icon Night Drive
  • Rhino Tracking Icon Rhino Tracking
  • Helicopter Flights Icon Helicopter Flights
  • Hot Air Balloon Flights Icon Hot Air Balloon Flights
  • Cultural Experience Icon Cultural Experience
  • Cycling Icon Cycling
  • Fishing Icon Fishing
  • Hiking Icon Hiking
  • Horseriding Icon Horse Riding
  • Snorkelling Scuba Diving Icon Snorkelling/Scuba Diving
  • Watersports Icon Water Sports
  • Desert Tours Icon Desert Tours
  • Kids Club Icon Kids Club
  • Kids Bushcraft Icon Kids Bushcraft
  • Food Experience Icon Food Experiences
  • City Sights Icon City Sights
  • Star Gazing Star Beds Icon Star Gazing/Star Bed
  • Natural Wonders Icon Natural Wonders
  • Wellness Spa Icon Wellness/Spa
  • Conservation Experience Icon Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Photographic Safari Icon Wildlife Hide
  • Photographic Safari Icon Photography
Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

Whether you want to tick off the Big Five or encounter specific safari species and sea creatures on your safari and coastal stay, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.

  • White Rhino
    White Rhino
  • Whale Shark
    Whale Shark
  • Springbok
    Springbok
  • Spotted Hyena
    Spotted Hyena
  • Southern Giraffe
    Southern Giraffe
  • Rock Hyrax
    Rock Hyrax
  • Ostrich
    Ostrich
  • Oryx
    Oryx
  • Manta Ray
    Manta Ray
  • Meerkat
    Meerkat
  • Loggerhead Turtle
    Loggerhead Turtle
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Leatherback Turtle
    Leatherback Turtle
  • Kori Bustard
    Kori Bustard
  • Humpback Whale
    Humpback Whale
  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Dugong
    Dugong
  • Coral
    Coral
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
  • Brown Hyena
    Brown Hyena
  • Bottlenose Dolphin
    Bottlenose Dolphin
  • Black Rhino
    Black Rhino
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