Anyone driven to Victoria Falls from Windhoek? We are thinking about doing a round trip from Windhoek going to Vic Falls and then down through Botswana. Anybody's experiences would be helpful.

Don

Contact Albert Voigts von Schutz at Nomtsas Safaris. We just had a fantastic hunt on his family's farm in Southern Namibia, but Albert's main business is touring. He has done all up and down the Caprivi Strip all the way to Vic falls many times and has a great deal of experience. Albert has a delightful personality and he would be glad to help you, even if you are not looking for a guided trip. Write him at albert@nomtsas.com and tell him that Steve from Texas sent you.

Don,

As advised get a touring guide. I think you'll have less hassle and way more fun.

Mark

contact Karen Fietz at:

Tips for Tours
P.O.Box 11630 - Windhoek -Namibia
Tel.: + 264 61 227 440
tiptour@iafrica.com.na
Fax: + 264 61 227 440

She is very experienced in setting up trips within Namibia and surrounding countries. She and her husband Armin also runs Etemba Hunt and Safaris ( http://namibiahunter.angelfire.com )if you want a great plains game experience.

Here is someone else to contact:

Ndandi Safaris

I hunted with Thorsten two years ago and he has touring business as well. Thorsten is extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. That's a long trip and he could likely arrange some hunting in between those two points to help break it up.

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Originally posted by DC Roxby:
Anyone driven to Victoria Falls from Windhoek?

Don

Now and again you will see me taking that trip from WHK to Vic.-Falls.
If you push it you can do it in less than two days, however I would advise you to take your time and spend at least four days for the way up.
First leg up to Otavi/Grootfontein area. (guestfarm/lodge)

Second leg to Rundu (Lodge e.g. Kaisosi Lodge or a bit further on the Mahangu Lodge near Andara / Bagani )

Third one on to Katima (You might aswell drive town towards "Horse Shoe Bend" or
Lianshulu Lodge.

Fourth one over Vic-Falls

Easy ridin!
regs Kamaatu

Thanks for the responses everyone. We are planning on doing about 10 days of traveling after our hunt, and really hadn't planned on hiring a guide. We're renting a 4x4 with alll camping gear, and will be traveling from lodging to lodging and also camping a few nights. Is it really that risky to need a guide for the entire trip?