Namibia-Botswana-Zimbabwe Yoga Adventure

Arrival in Windhoek - city tour - relax - then meet for dinner to discuss what the next 2 weeks of adventure has in store for us.

Day 2: Today we head south to the oldest Desert in the World. The drive is about 4 to 5 hours via the Spreetshoogte Pass and the views are not just only WOW from 1800m above sea level, but from here onwards the landscapes are forever changing - your eyes will not believe this and your heart will open up to this natural beauty. Think mountains, high sand dunes and the occasional desert adapted animal. We will stop at Solitaire, a quirky, almost lost little town set in the middle of nowhere. You can perhaps try a slice of the famous Apfelstrudel (Apple Pie) here before we reach our destination.

Settle into your accommodation, relax and then meet for a sunset yoga session followed by dinner.

Day 3: An early morning as the gate to the Park opens at sunrise. As we enter we will stop over at Dune before heading to further to Deadvlei/Sossusvlei. Sossusvlei, undoubtedly Namibia's most iconic landscape, located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world and stretches over 1500km with dunes reaching heights of 300m. If you feel up for it, why not join me to climb Big Daddy, admiring Deadvlei and surrounds from above. There’s something so magical as you sit quietly and take in the energy of this Desert.

After taking some amazing photos at Deadvlei, we will head over to Sossusvlei to have a picnic brunch under one of the shady trees. After visiting Sesriem Canyon we will head to back to our lodge to cool off in the pool, relax and admire the views.

About 3 hours before sunset we will saddle up and ride into the sunset. Leaving the stables and lodge behind, you will set off on an unforgettable journey through wide open plains riding over a varied terrain changing from soft, sandy, stretched open fields, to rockier mountain trails, through dry riverbeds, under Sociable Wearers nests and around Camel thorn trees. Your experienced guide will eagerly tell you more about the environment, fauna and flora. You are almost guaranteed to come across a herd or two of grazing Oryx, springbok, or Zebra and some varieties of smaller carnivores, such as Jackal and Bateared foxes. This will be an easy, comfortable ride. Whether you are a beginner or novice, this experience will leave you in aw!

Tonight we are sleeping out in the desert, surrounded my mountains and beautiful skies.

Yoga, breakfast and then heading to the Skeleton Coast for some fun activities and of coarse the fresh ocean breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.

Swakopmund with its laid back feel, palm trees, great restaurants and german-colonial architecture, has various activities to choose from. Whether you want something active or more relaxed, or even a combination, this coastline will surprise you with what it has to offer.

Here we will be staying at Desert Breeze Lodge, offering peace, tranquility and the ultimate desert experience. The luxury bungalows with their creative atmosphere and the friendly staff will make your stay one to remember. Breakfast will be at Desert Breeze, lunch and dinner at one of Swakopmund's many cafe’s and restaurants. Yoga sessions will be held either in the desert or on the beach, even both at the same time! Imagine… your toes in the warm desert sand as you breath in the freshness of the Atlantic Ocean. I bet you won’t ever see a view like this anywhere else in the world.

Optional Activities:

Dune boarding, Quad biking, Camel riding, Horse riding, Ocean Safari with champagne breakfast, Surfing, Kayaking, Fat wheel biking, Cultural tours, Living Desert tour, Cape Cross/Seal tour, Spitzkoppe tour, Scenic flights and Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Tours

Ahhhh, this is my absolute favorite location in Namibia. The landscapes here are just mind-blowing. Here we also get a chance to visit Twyfelfontein rock engravings and visit the Damara living museum.

Day 7: Our next stop will be Etosha National Park, Namibia’s greatest Wildlife sanctuary, situated in the Northern part of the country..

We will be staying at a lodge close to the entrance of Etosha’s southern gate. If early enough, we might set out to Etosha National Park for a sunset game drive.

After dinner we will visit a neighbouring lodge for some African music.

Day 8: We will head into the park early, as its gates at sunrise. We will take our time today driving from the Southern gate towards the Eastern gate where our next lodge is situated. We will stop over at numerous waterholes and also stop over at the Pan. Here in the park, the wildlife sightings offer over 114 species of mammals and 340 species of birds. Etosha has exceptional wildlife including, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hyena, Zebra, Springbok, Kudu, Gemsbok and Eland. This game park is unlike any other and photographs of animals in front of the pan make this very unique and a special place to visit.

Today is all about wildlife and driving through this park you can expect the unexpected. We will leave the Park at sunset and settle into our luxurious accommodation, have dinner and sit around the camp fire listening to the sounds of nature…

Day 9: Today we head into the Caprivi, Namibia's wetlands. Should you be interested in geology, we can stop at the Hobas Meteorite - the largest in the world. Take time to stretch your legs as there is a long drive ahead of us.

En route you will start to see the change in landscape and scenery as the Caprivi becomes more green and lush - quite a contrast from where we started. Here it is sub-tropics, plains, rivers and abundant wildlife.

Arriving at the lodge we will have a relaxed afternoon, followed by a yoga session and dinner at the lodge.

Day 10: After breakfast, we will head into Mahangu Game Reserves for wildlife viewing. Only a 10minute drive from the lodge and we have the opportunity to spot 4 out of the big 5. Elephants, buffalo, lions, and leopards are very present in this park. This park is much smaller than the Etosha National Park and perfect to visit for only a few hours.

We will head back to the lodge for lunch. Enjoy the afternoon to relax or perhaps treat yourself to a spa treatment.

In the afternoon we will go for a boat cruise on the Okavango river, a chance to spot your first hippo and crocodile. Bird lovers will be entertained by the Fish Eagle and various other bird species.

The Okavango River is the fourth-longest river system in southern Africa, running south-east ward for 1,600 km. It begins in Angola, where it is known by the Portuguese name Rio Cubango. Further south it forms part of the border between Angola and Namibia, and then flows into Botswana, flowing into the Moremi Game Reserve or known as the Okavango Delta. Before it enters Botswana, the river drops four meters in a series of rapids known as Popa Falls, which we will also get to see on this boat ride.

Enjoy the last night under the Namibian skies before heading over to Botswana tomorrow.

Day 11: Today we depart Namibia and head into Botswana after an early morning yoga session and breakfast. We will drive through Katima Mulilo and cross Ngoma Bridge to enter Botswana. After clearing customs and immigration we drive through Chobe National Park to head to our lodge near Kasane.

Upon arrival at the lodge you will be briefed on the activities included in your stay. Take some time to relax before heading out on an afternoon activity with the lodge.

Enjoy a sunset over the Chobe River and dinner will be served at the lodge.

Day 12: Today there will be 1x AM activity and 1x PM activity scheduled with the lodge. These activities include water safaris on the Chobe River or a game drive through the Chobe National Park.

Following your AM activity you will be back at the lodge for lunch. Afterwards you will have time to unwind and enjoy the surroundings before diving into a yoga session before the PM activity.

After breakfast we will be transferred to our accommodation in Victoria Falls, the adventure paradise! The drive takes about an hour but is dependant on customs and immigrations.

Settle in and lets go have some FUN!!!

Activities to choose from: water adventure; game viewing; sundowner river cruises; scenic flights; craft markets; elephant safaris; adrenal fixes with bungee jumping, gorge swinging and skydiving; lunch on Livingstone Island on the edge of the falls; canoeing safari above the falls.

Dinner will be at one of famous restaurants - think bon fire, music and dancing.

Today marks the end of your yoga holiday through 3 countries in 14 days - an unforgettable trip never to be forgotten.