Desert & Delta North – 2025
NorthBound | Year-Round
EXPLORER
R43,500
PER PERSON SHARING
CLASSIC
R58,650
PER PERSON SHARING
R2,790
OPTIONAL SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
R7,070
COMPULSORY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Your Tour Experience
Highlights
- Swakopmund
- Brandberg Hike
- Etosha National Park
- Kavango River Boat Cruise
- Delta Scenic Flight (Optional)
- Khwai & Moremi Safari
- Mokoro Trip Okavango Delta
- Elephants Sands Waterhole
- Chobe River Boat Cruise
- Chobe Safari (Optional)
- Victoria Falls
On our classic tours, clients can choose between two accommodation options. The explorer (camping) option includes a dome tent (2.4×2.4m) and a 5cm-thick mattress. You’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag. Alternatively, the classic (accommodated) option offers more comfort with a variety of permanent tents, guesthouses, lodges, and hotels available.

Classic Tents

Permanent Tents

Hotels & Resorts

Lodges & Guesthouses

Classic Small Group Truck
Our scheduled tour trucks are equipped with 20 seats and extra space for storing camping gear. Perfect for
both small and large groups, the trucks also feature a club area with 4 additional seats, ideal for playing cards or socializing.
Additional features include:
Overhead luggage racks –
USB ports for charging devices –
Large dropdown tinted windows –
Window shading –
Locker space (35cm square, 80cm deep)

4×4 Safari Vehicle
We offer a range of vehicles to enhance your safari or game drive experience. These include standard open-sided 4×4 vehicles and safari mini-vans with pop-up roofs.
Key vehicle features:
Pop-up roof or open sides –
4-wheel drive –
Comfortable seating –
Capable of traversing rugged terrain
Get ready to immerse yourself in the exhilarating spirit of adventure as we launch our journey in Swakopmund, Namibia’s epicenter of thrill-seeking. This coastal haven is a playground for those daring enough to embrace quad biking, sand boarding, or skydiving. If, however, the charm of exploration tickles your fancy, take leisurely strolls through the architectural marvels and quaint boutiques, or embark on a breathtaking aerial tour of the town. We recommend you to land here a day or two ahead of the tour’s commencement to fully savour these experiences, as our voyage sails off from Swakopmund on day one. From Swakopmund, we follow the coast to our morning destination, the captivating Brandberg Mountains, a marvel where the scorching desert grains meets a rocky, rugged mountain range, littered with Rock Engravings. Subsequently, we will plunge into a wildlife spotting venture in the famed Etosha National Park. Our adventure then leads us to the iconic Etosha National Park, where we’re embraced by the sheer magic of the wilderness. The park’s campsites nestle on the brink of waterholes, creating tranquil evenings spent in the comforting glow of the setting sun, with the symphony of thirsty animals making their way to the waterhole. We’ll navigate through Etosha’s terrain on a full-day exploration in our Nomad truck, grazing the edges of the Etosha Pan, in search of the bountiful wildlife that the park safeguards. From Etosha, we enter the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), which is a remarkable cross-border conservation initiative, merging the territories of five African nations, and overnight on the Kavango River before we steer towards the Botswana border, dedicating our upcoming days to discovering the aquatic labyrinth of the Okavango Delta, trailing through the Khwai Conservation Area, undertaking a full-day game drive in the Moremi Game Reserve, and unwinding with a soothing boat cruise on the Chobe River at sunset. After 12 days filled with diverse landscapes and thrilling encounters, our odyssey culminates at the majestic Victoria Falls, leaving us with a tapestry of indelible memories and the taste of Africa’s enchanting wilderness etched in our hearts.
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Please be aware, the above dates are only an indication of departure. To confirm availability on this tour, please reach out and get in touch with us…
DEPARTURES ON PROMOTION
Tour Itinerary
This below itinerary is flexible and can be changed without notice. A detailed, up-to-date dossier itinerary is available to download for this tour.
Our exploration of the desert continues with a trip up north, where head to Brandberg for a nature walk with your Nomad guide to see the San rock art. The Brandberg (Burning Mountains) are regarded as the highest in Namibia and home to the famous White Lady, one of more than 45,000 rock paintings in the area. This morning we will make the ±2-hour return hike to visit the painting that is said to be around 2,000 years old.
With vast salt pans, savanna and woodland, Etosha is one of Africa’s finest game parks. At 18 000 sq km, it is one of the biggest Parks in Southern Africa. Etosha means “great white area”, which refers to the large dried pan in the middle of the Park.
Our second day in Etosha allows for a full day to continue our exploration of the park. No day on safari is ever the same and the suspense before that special sighting is the motivation that keeps our eyes wide open. We explore the edges of the Etosha Pan in search of the abundant wildlife that occur in the park.
This morning is free for you to relax around camp. After lunch, we will board our truck and enjoy an afternoon game drive as we head towards our next overnight camp.
We leave the white sands of Etosha behind and venture towards the Kavango River for our overnight stop in Divundu.
Prior to departing for Maun, we enjoy a leisurely boat cruise on the beautiful Kavango River. We then cross the border into Botswana and head towards the gateway to the Okavango Delta, the town of Maun. We overnight in Maun before heading for our next adventure – The Okavango Delta.
You will be separated from your Nomad truck for the next 2 nights and it is therefore important that you pack/gather your personal belongings which you may need, before we depart Maun. Please pack lightly and only take what you need for the following two nights. Today we make our way towards the Okavango Delta. Early risers will have the opportunity to go on an optional scenic flight over the Delta (time and weather permitting). After your optional flight, you will be collected from Maun and will be transferred to the Khwai Conservation area in smaller safari type vehicles. Our guide will prepare us on what to expect for our afternoon mokoro excursion into the Okavango Delta. (Please note: It is possible that the mokoro activity could take place on an alternative day depending on the season).
Today is a full day game drive as we spend most of our day on safari in the Moremi Game Reserve in search of the species that roam the plains. Expect some bumpy roads as we traverse this wilderness area in our 4×4 vehicles. Offering habitats from wetland, open water to the grasslands and Savannah woodland, we hope to see as many species of fauna and flora possible. This evening we arrive back at Khwai to share and compare all the amazing sightings while on safari.
Today’s journey from Khwai to Nata passes the Botswanan salt pans. You will pack up camp and depart at first light on the open 4×4 safari vehicles before meeting the Nomad truck in Maun. The scenic drive from Maun to Nata showcases some of Botswana’s breathtaking landscapes and the rich cultural heritage. Keep an eye open as there is always a chance of a wildlife encounter or two before reaching your overnight destination in Nata.
This morning, we enjoy a guided drive to the Nata pans, which forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands (birds dependant on seasonal migratory patterns).We then journey from the Kalahari sands of Nata to Kasane and arrive in time for lunch and a quick siesta before we head out in the afternoon to explore the Chobe National Park from the river, enjoying a leisurely boat cruise which allows us an up close and personal experience with the many elephants that frequent the river in the afternoons.
With the memories of our wildlife encounters firmly etched in our minds, we cross the border into Zimbabwe this morning and travel the short distance to Victoria Falls. Today you will have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls at your leisure, also known by the local name of “Mosi-oa Tunya” (the smoke that thunders). While much of today is dedicated to viewing the mighty Zambezi River as it drops into the Batoka Gorge below, the bustling adventure town of Victoria Falls also offers a range of optional activities for those wanting a dose of adrenaline in the afternoon. For the more relaxed traveller there are craft markets and coffee shops on offer as well.
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and with the many activities on offer in Victoria Falls, today is the perfect day for the adventure that most suites your style. Whether rafting the mighty Zambezi River or enjoying a flight over the Falls, this is your day to enjoy the many attractions on offer in Victoria Falls.
TOUR INFORMATION
07.00am – Haus Garnison, 4 Tobias Hainyeko Street, Swakopmund, Namibia
Included – Meals as outlined in the itinerary, which are prepared and served at the Nomad truck – Breakfast 11, Lunch 11, Dinner 9 / accommodation / qualified crew / filtered water / transport in the Nomad truck / included highlights as per the itinerary / entrance fees to National Parks.
Excluded – Items of a personal nature (snacks, alcohol, bottled water, soft drinks, tips) / entrance fees (associated with optional activities) / souvenirs
1x Tour Guide
1x Driver/Cook
German Translator Available
The following optional activities are available to be pre-booked along with your tour.
Swakopmund
– Swakopmund Quadbiking
– Dolphin Catamaran Cruise
– Living Dunes Tour
– Sandwich Harbour Dune Drive
– Skeleton Coast Cape Cross
– Spitzkoppe Adventure Drive
– Full day 4×4 safari in Etosha National Park
– Afternoon Game Drive in Mahangu National Park
– Okavango Delta scenic flight
– Chobe National Park Game Drive
Victoria Falls
– Historical Bridge Tour
– Helicopter Flight over the Falls
– Bungy Jumping / Bridge Swing
– Sunset Boat Cruise
– Guided Tour of the Falls / Chobe National Park Day Trip
What is a single supplement?
On camping tours, single supplements are optional however on accommodated tours, single supplements are compulsory if you are travelling on your own. If you have purchased the single supplement, you will receive your own tent / room for the tour. However, in the event that your Activity Package includes an activity that involves accommodation, you will be required to share for the duration of that activity. The single supplement does not cover any Activity Package items and these are booked on a shared basis, regardless if you are on a camping or accommodated tour.
Only a maximum of 4 Single Supplements are allowed per tour. Any extra Single Supplements are on requests basis only.
When is a single supplement required?
All of our tours are priced on twin share accommodation. If you are booking one of our accommodated tours and you are travelling on your own, you are required to pay the single supplement. There are a maximum of 4 single supplements available on all tours.
If you require accommodation before or after your tour we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange airport transfers – contact your travel agent or Nomad to make these bookings.
Pre-Accommodation
Haus Garnison, Swakopmund, Namibia
Post-Accommodation
Shearwater Explorers Village – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Nomad has a non-profit Trust that looks after the people, animals and places that we visit. We realise that a footprint is left where we travel and for this reason, the Nomad Africa Trust was established. Your donation to the Trust is called a “Green Seat”. If you would like to help Nomad making Africa Greener, simply choose the tick box during your booking process (or contact us afterwards to add it) and we will take care of the rest. The Nomad African Trust is responsible for the administration of the funds collected from the sale of the green seats and these funds are distributed to various projects as identified by the Trust.
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