Why this route.
Why it works: big game in Botswana, then dunes and the Skeleton Coast in Namibia.
- Mombo big cats
- Sossusvlei hot air balloon with champagne breakfast
- Skeleton Coast ground and aerial excursion
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–2Wilderness MomboOkavango Delta — Mombo Concession, Chief's Island, Moremi Game Reserve · Wilderness
- Days 3–4Wilderness DumaTauLinyanti Region — Linyanti Wilderness concession, eastern Linyanti Marsh (KAZA) · Wilderness
- Day 5The Weinberg WindhoekWindhoek
- Days 6–7Wilderness Little KulalaSossusvlei
- Days 8–10Hoanib Elephant CampSkeleton Coast
- Day 11DepartureOnward or homeward flights
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Twice-daily activities
- Park and concession fees
- Transfers
- Hot air balloon for two
Excludes
- International flights
- Gratuities
- Insurance
- Visas
Handy hints.
What to pack
Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket, a sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Parts of this route are in malaria areas — consult your physician or medical advisor before departure.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Currency
US dollars are widely accepted at safari camps and lodges; carry small notes for gratuities and extras.
Planning tip
The Skeleton Coast stay includes a coastal drive and a return flight.
Detailed itinerary.
Wilderness Mombo
Wilderness Mombo sits in the north-eastern corner of Chief's Island, at the point where the Delta's main channels split — a position that concentrates wildlife into a private concession local people once named Mokobadinama, "the acacias hanging with meat," for the density of game it supports. 2 nights at this camp.
Wilderness DumaTau
DumaTau — Setswana for "roar of the lion" — occupies a stretch of the Linyanti Marsh regarded as one of the best elephant-viewing locations on the continent. 2 nights at this camp.
The Weinberg Windhoek
The Weinberg Windhoek is a sophisticated boutique hotel within the Am Weinberg Estate at 13 Jan Jonker Road, positioned in the Klein Windhoek valley. 1 night at this camp.
Wilderness Little Kulala
Wilderness Little Kulala sits within the 37,000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve, with its own private gate giving direct access to the national park and Sossusvlei — a genuine advantage over lodges that must queue at the public gate. 2 nights at this camp.
Hoanib Elephant Camp
Hoanib Elephant Camp is a genuinely new property, opened May 2026, built specifically around the Hoanib's desert-adapted elephant population, ~70km southwest of Sesfontein and ~25km downriver from sister camp Hoanib Valley Camp. 3 nights at this camp.
Departure
Transfer to the airport or airstrip for onward or homeward flights. Transfer modes and flight timings are confirmed by your consultant.