We Love —
- Observing the breathtaking wildlife experiences in Etosha National Park, where you can witness elephants, lions, and rhinos up close.
- Discovering Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders, and visiting the Okavango Delta - ideal for a tranquil, safari through lush landscapes and diverse ecosystems.
- Embarking on this guided tour which guarantees an unforgettable adventure, with a minimum of two (2) participants, and a maximum group size of 16.
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Your itinerary in brief —
This tour takes you through Southern Africa's iconic wildlife destinations, beginning with Etosha National Park in Namibia. Explore its vast salt pan and waterholes, home to diverse wildlife including the Big Four. On day two, enjoy a full day of game viewing. Next, head to the lush Kavango region, with its woodlands and Okavango River, offering boat cruises and cultural experiences.
Continue to Mahango National Park, where you’ll observe elephants and rare species such as sable and the red lechwe. Then, visit the Chobe River and Chobe National Park, renowned for its large elephant populations and birdwatching. Finally, end at Victoria Falls, exploring the falls and local craft markets. Optional activities like game drives and boat cruises provide a complete safari experience.
Your itinerary:
- Day 1 (Friday): Etosha National Park, Namibia
- Day 2 (Saturday): Etosha National Park, Namibia
- Day 3 (Sunday): Kavango Region, Namibia
- Day 4 (Monday): Mahango National Park, Namibia
- Day 5 (Tuesday): Mahango National Park, Namibia
- Day 6 (Wednesday): Chobe River, Botswana
- Day 7 (Thursday): Chobe National Park, Botswana
- Day 8 (Friday): Chobe National Park & Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Day 9 (Saturday): Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Day 10 (Sunday): Departure from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Please note: your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain the same.
Your itinerary in detail —
Days 1-3
DAY 1 | FRIDAY: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
- Depart Windhoek, travelling north through vast cattle-farming regions and bushland.
- Arrive at Etosha National Park, famed for its rich wildlife and unique landscapes.
- Settle into the camp located outside the park in the late afternoon.
- Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay as per the itinerary at Etosha Safari Camp (or similar).
Breakfast included.
DAY 2 | SATURDAY: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
- Explore the diverse wildlife of Etosha National Park, set around the striking Etosha Pan, a vast salt desert.
- Spot four of the Big Five: elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinos.
- Discover the park’s history as Namibia’s first conservation area, proclaimed in 1907 by Governor von Lindequist.
- Focus your game viewing around spring-fed and borehole-supplied waterholes, attracting over 114 game species and 340 bird species.
- Traverse a well-connected network of roads linking more than 30 waterholes, ensuring a variety of safari and wildlife encounters throughout the park.
Overnight stay as per the itinerary at La Rochelle Lodge (or similar).
Breakfast included.
DAY 3 | SUNDAY: KAVANGO REGION
- After breakfast, travel north towards Namibia's verdant Kavango region.
- Pass by numerous villages dotted along the roadside before arriving at our lodge, just outside Rundu, renowned for its handmade wooden crafts.
- Discover the Kavango region's striking contrast to the rest of Namibia, with its expansive woodlands, perennial rivers, and floodplains.
- Admire the towering trees, riverine forests, and reed-lined channels that define this picturesque area.
- Experience the traditional huts and homesteads still in use today by local communities.
- At the lodge, enjoy an optional sundowner boat cruise on the serene Okavango River.
Overnight stay as per the itinerary at Taranga Safari Lodge (or similar).
Breakfast included.
Days 4-6
DAY 4 | MONDAY: MAHANGO NATIONAL PARK
- After breakfast, follow the Okavango River route into the Zambezi Region.
- Stop at the small town of Divindu and visit the Khwe San village to hear stories of Bushman culture, traditions, and desert survival skills.
- Experience the lush, green, riverine landscape of the Zambezi region, a striking contrast to Namibia's arid heartland, earning the country its title as the 'Land of Contrasts'.
- Discover the area’s rich soil, perennial rivers, dense forests, and abundant wildlife, with subsistence farming and traditional wood carvings as key highlights.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Popa Falls, a series of small rapids, from the banks of the Okavango River at the footsteps of our lodge.
- Spend two nights at the lodge, located near Mahango National Park, where the lush vegetation surrounds us. Rooms offer uninterrupted views of Buffalo Park across the river.
- Optionally, enjoy a late afternoon boat cruise on the Okavango River (optional extra, incurs additional charge) or a short walk to a local Habukushu village.
- The lodge also offers wellness treatments for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Overnight stay as per the itinerary at Shametu River Lodge (or similar).
Breakfast included.
DAY 5 | TUESDAY: MAHANGO NATIONAL PARK
- After an early breakfast, travel into Mahango National Park, Namibia’s smallest yet most densely populated national park, offering rewarding wildlife and bird-watching experiences.
- Discover a high population of elephants and a variety of antelopes, including the roan, sable, tsessebe, and red lechwe, which are rare or not found elsewhere in Namibia.
- Spot sitatunga and explore the park's diverse fauna.
- Enjoy exceptional bird-watching opportunities with over 400 species to be observed.
- Optionally, take an afternoon walk to a local village to experience the culture and surroundings.
Overnight stay as per the itinerary at Shametu River Lodge (or similar).
Breakfast included.
DAY 6 | WEDNESDAY: CHOBE RIVER
- Depart Mahango National Park and travel across the Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi) to the lush woodlands of the Chobe River.
- Witness hundreds of elephants, large herds of buffalo, and numerous antelopes roaming the majestic riverine forests.
- With over 400 species of birds, this area is considered one of the top birding hotspots in Southern Africa.
- After settling in, you have the option to join an optional afternoon guided activity to explore further.
Overnight stay as per the itinerary at Chobe River Camp (or similar).
Breakfast included.
Days 7-10
DAY 7 | THURSDAY: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
- After breakfast, cross the border into Kasane, a vibrant town on the edge of Chobe National Park.
- Stay in a unique corner of the African wilderness, where two mighty rivers meet, creating a wetland paradise teeming with nature and wildlife.
- Explore the wonders of this magical destination, where wildlife roams freely in remarkable abundance and diversity.
- Encounter the largest concentration of elephants in Africa, along with large herds of buffalo, puku, lechwe, bushbuck, and kudu.
- Spot significant species such as lion, leopard, wild dog, sable, and roan antelope in the adjacent game reserve.
- In the afternoon, embark on a guided Chobe sunset river cruise along the National Park to witness the wide variety of game species along the Chobe River banks.
Overnight stay as per the itinerary at Cresta Mowana Lodge (or similar).
Breakfast included.
DAY 8 | FRIDAY: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK & VICTORIA FALLS
- Early this morning, participate in an optional game drive through Chobe National Park, organised by the lodge's activity centre.
- Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you watch the sunrise and nature's awakening before setting off on an open game drive with the lodge rangers. Explore the national park and observe the wildlife along the Chobe River, including elephants, lechwe, roan, and waterbuck.
- Return to the lodge where breakfast is served on the terrace, offering stunning views of the river.
- After breakfast, our guide escorts us across the border to Zimbabwe, reaching the final destination of our safari.
- The afternoon is free for a variety of activities in and around Victoria Falls.
Overnight stay as per the itinerary at Shearwater Explorer Village (or similar).
Breakfast included.
DAY 9 | SATURDAY: VICTORIA FALLS
- Join our guide for a local excursion to Victoria Falls, where we’ll explore this breathtaking natural wonder on foot and discover why it is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
- Witness the dramatic beauty of the falls, accompanied by a deafening roar and a fine spray that arcs into the sky, earning it the local name Mosi-oa-Tunya – 'The Smoke that Thunders'.
- Afterwards, visit a craft market (optional) to explore or purchase handmade crafts from the local inhabitants.
- Return to our centrally located hotel in town.
- The remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Overnight stay as per the itinerary at Shearwater Explorer Village (or similar).
Breakfast included.
DAY 10 | SUNDAY: DEPARTURE
- After a delicious breakfast, your guide will accompany you to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), in time for your departure flight.
Important information about your tour and visits The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons
such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
We have carefully selected the following establishments (or similar) to ensure you enjoy a pleasant and comfortable stay during your trip:
- Day 1: Etosha Safari Camp or similar
- Day 2: La Rochelle Lodge
- Day 3: Taranga River Lodge
- Days 4-5: Shametu River Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 6: Chobe River Camp
- Day 7: Cresta Mowana Lodge
- Days 8-9: Shearwater Explorer Village (2 nights)
Please note: The hotels listed in the programme may be subject to change. In case of unavailability, alternative accommodation of a similar category will be arranged.
Your dining choices
This is a bed & breakfast stay.
Your optional extras & excursions —
eSIM with 2 GB internet
Enjoy easy access to the internet with a handy 2GB eSIM, bookable at the next stage of the booking process. Install your eSIM before departure in just a few taps.
Note: please check that your phone is eSIM-compatible before departure.
Your optional services —
Upgrade to half board
Choose to upgrade to half board at the next step of the booking process. Breakfast and your evening meal will be served in the main restaurant (drinks excluded, conditions apply.)
Your journey to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Namibia
Namibia, located in southwestern Africa, is an exceptional destination offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. Known for its vast, untouched landscapes, it is a perfect haven for those seeking adventure, tranquillity, and wildlife encounters. The country boasts modern infrastructure, making travel accessible and comfortable, while the well-preserved traditions of its indigenous people remain a key part of its appeal.
Must-sees:
- Etosha National Park: A world-renowned wildlife haven, home to four of the Big Five and a variety of endemic species.
- Fish River Canyon: One of the largest canyons on earth, offering dramatic vistas and geological marvels.
- Swakopmund: A charming coastal town that showcases the lingering German influence through its architecture and vibrant cultural scene.
Culinary culture:
Namibia’s culinary offerings are a reflection of its diverse cultural heritage. Traditional dishes, such as kapana (street food-style grilled meat) and bobotie (a spiced minced meat dish), are popular in urban areas. The influence of German settlers is apparent in baked goods like kuchen and hearty sausages. Fresh fish and game meat are also common, with biltong (dried cured meat) being a favourite snack.
Dive deeper:
Beyond the iconic sights, Namibia offers a wealth of lesser-known cultural experiences. In Swakopmund, explore the remnants of German colonial architecture, or visit the Himba people in the north, known for their red ochre body paint. For a truly unique experience, take a 4x4 adventure through the ancient Namib Desert, where some of the tallest sand dunes in the world await.
Good to know:
The currency in Namibia is the Namibian dollar (NAD), which is pegged to the South African rand. Ideally visited between April and October, the dry season offers the most pleasant weather for outdoor activities. Transport is well-served by local airlines and a network of paved roads. Public transport is limited, so hiring a car is recommended for more remote areas.
