Last Minute Overland Lodge Safari
Two 2026 departures are currently available on our Great Trans-African Lodge Safari, departing 4 June and 4 July.
For a limited time, we are offering a 5% saving on the standard price for these departures.
This remarkable small-group journey spends three weeks crossing Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, combining memorable wildlife viewing with some of Southern Africa’s most compelling landscapes and cultural encounters. Highlights include Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls.
It is an excellent choice for travellers wanting a broad and varied introduction to Southern Africa while staying in lodges and travelling with the support of an experienced guide and a small group.
Availability on departures of this scale is typically secured well in advance. These two departures currently have space, creating a rare opportunity to join one of Africa’s most comprehensive lodge safaris at a favourable price.
Windhoek
This is the cultural, social, political and economic capital city of Namibia. Windhoek was founded almost right in the center of the country making it a perfect entry point for visitors with a well-serviced international airport. The city is impressively clean and calm for a capital and it’s a good place to get your bearings before venturing further into Namibia on your safari. Beer lovers are in for a treat as there are many good breweries and German style pubs.
Sossusvlei
Home to towering red sand dunes that are the highest in the world, Sossusvlei is always a highlight of any vacation to Namibia. The area of the Namib Desert is fed by the Tsauchab River – and the towering dunes actually block the entire pathway of this river. It only flows through Sossusvlei every 5 to 10 years, making it a rare sight to see. The Sossusvlei dunes are about 60km from the Sesriem gate which takes you into the Namib Naukluft National Park. At just under 50,000 sq km – this is the largest park in Africa!
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia with a very strong German heritage and wide sandy beaches that face the Atlantic Ocean. The city’s colonial landmarks include the Swakopmund lighthouse and the Mole (an old sea wall). This city is the adventure center of Namibia with many operators offering a wide range of activities from sandboarding to quad bike rides and so much more!
Etosha National Park
Etosha means ‘huge white area’ or ‘place of dry water’, and the National Park certainly lives up to this description – this massive salt pan can be seen from outer space. Etosha National Park is the sixth largest national park in all of Africa, and is home to large herds of elephants. We will do a number of game drives and safaris while visiting Etosha.
Namib-Naukluft National Park
This is the third largest national park in the continent of Africa! On our Namibia Trans-African Lodge safari, you’ll be able to journey deep into the Namib-Naukluft National Park, the land of bright gold and magical red sand dunes.
Okavango Delta
The unique system of lush waterways which is known as the Okavango Delta in Botswana is a large wetland area surrounded by the Kalahari desert. Thousands of years ago tectonic activity and faulting interrupted the flow of the river causing it to backup and form this unique ecosystem of waterways and countless islands.
Makgadikgadi Pans
This has become a special Botswana safari stop, and one of the top ten flattest places on earth! The Makgadikgadi Pans is an area visited more for its solitude than big Africa game. But as the rains arrive, herds of zebra, wildebeest and other antelope make their way northwards to the Nxai Pan.
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park is one of the best known parks in Africa and famous for its massive elephant herds. We go on safari in this pristine wilderness by boat and by vehicle. Some of the best game viewing in Africa can be enjoyed in Chobe.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park boasts Africa’s big five and many other species of wildlife can be found in the park. There are literally thousands of buffalos and elephant to see. Lion sightings are common and you may be lucky enough to spot an elusive leopard on a night drive in Hwange.
Victoria Falls
More than five million cubic meters of water plunges into the gorge below the Victoria Falls. At almost 2 kilometers wide and 100 meters high, this is a spectacle to witness and is a once in a lifetime destination. Your hotel is situated within walking distance of the falls, and you will enjoy panoramic views from the various vantage points along the way.
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