Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

Day 1: UK to Windhoek Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Windhoek. Day 2: Windhoek Arrival into Windhoek where you’ll be transferred to your hotel to spend the evening at leisure – relaxing after your flight. Day 3: Windhoek to Etosha National Park B/D After breakfast at your hotel you’ll be travelling to Etosha National Park where you’ll settle in to your hotel, in anticipation of your weeks’ safaris. Day 4: Etosha National Park B/D Meet your local guide to begin your safari experience on a full day’s safari. Watch out for majestic wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. This park’s unique landscapes make every moment an extraordinary and unforgettable adventure. Day 5: Etosha South to Etosha North B/D Embark on another full day’s safari today. You’ll travel through the entire park on the drive, and finish the day with dinner at a second lodge located at the North of Etosha.. Day 6: Etosha to Divundu B/D Travel via the rural Ovamboland to Divindu, located on the edge of the Mahango National Park. There’ll be an optional boat cruise on the Okavango River, or you could choose to walk around the local village. Day 7: Divundu to Okavango Panhandle B/D Experience the beauty of Mahango National Park today – a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Later in the day you’ll enter Botswana into the Panhandle of the Okavango Delta. Day 8: Okavango Panhandle B/D Enjoy the silence of travelling on a ‘Mokoro’ Trip along the river delta this morning. In the afternoon you’ll have the option to undertake another boat cruise. Day 9: Okavango Panhandle to Kongola B/L/D After breakfast, depart to the Tsodilo Hills near the Namibian Border. This is an area of massive quartzite rock formations that rise from ancient sand dunes to the east and a dry fossil lake bed to the west in the Kalahari Desert. *Packed lunch will be provided Day 10: Kongola to Chobe B/D This morning takes us to the world-renowned Chobe National Park. Your following two nights are spent in a special corner of the African wilderness, where two mighty rivers meet; a wetland paradise that is a haven for nature and wildlife. Day 11: Chobe B/D After breakfast you’ll be guided on an early morning safari across the Chobe National Park, enjoying the chance to see elephants and lions in their natural habitat. Spend the afternoon on a stunning sunset cruise along the Chobe River – offering a chance to see a diverse range of thriving wildlife. Day 12: Chobe to Victoria Falls B Today you’ll be driven into Zimbabwe where you’ll spend the afternoon at leisure, ready for your foray to the spectacular Victoria Falls in the morning. Day 13: Victoria Falls B/D Visit famous Victoria Falls with its cascading waters, and misted rainbows. The afternoon will be spent at leisure and in the evening you’ll be treated to a traditional Boma farewell dinner. Day 14: Victoria Falls to UK B After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK, or to continue on to your chosen extension. Embarking on a safari adventure across Namibia and Botswana is a journey into the heart of untamed beauty. Explore the vast landscapes of Etosha National Park against the backdrop of its iconic salt pan and Botswana’s Okavango Panhandle. The tour culminates with a visit to the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. What you’ll see  Seek out the Big 5 as you explore Namibia and Botswana  Spend the day at the mighty Victoria Falls  Enjoy safaris within the Etosha National Park  Adventure through the Okavango Panhandle’s narrow waterways  Explore the Tsodilo Hills and its ancient rock art THIS TOUR EXPLORE Victoria Falls A Southern African Odyssey What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Windhoek with Ethiopian Airlines. See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Windhoek, 4 H Avani Windhoek Hotel Etosha South, 3 H Taleni Etosha Village Etosha North, 3.5 H Etosha King Nehale Divindu, 3 H Mahangu Safari Lodge Okavango Panhandle, 3 H Guma Lagoon Kongola, 3 H Namushasha River Lodge Chobe, 4 H Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge Victoria Falls, 4 H Bayete Guest Lodge ✔ 23 meals ✔ 8 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Intermediate Prices from Nov 2024 £4,099 May 2026 £4,399 Jun 2025 £3,899 Jun 2026 £4,199 Sep 2025 £4,399 Sep 2026 £4,599 Oct 2025 £4,499 Oct 2026 £4,799 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 10 Jun 25 • A single supplement starts from just £599 • Tipping paid locally £100 pp per tour Extend your tour Cape Town City Stay, 3 nights, 4 H from £419 Desert and Dunes Pre Extension, 5 nights, from £1,589 Okavango Delta Fly-in 3 nights from £2,329 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights accommodation, meals and excursions as per Group Tour. DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE Private Touring Option From only an extra £137 pp per day 102  Africa & The Middle East Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk