Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia Safari

Enjoy two phenomenal weeks of real Africa discovery. Departing from Victoria Falls for Botswana. Pass through Nambia's Western Caprivi into the wetlands of the Okavango Delta before exploring the Kavango River during a sunset cruise or horseback riding!

Etosha National Park offers superb game viewing and phenomenal birding, and the ancient Namib desert boasts magnificent dunes. Meet one of Namibia's most famous tribes, the Himba people, renowned for a pastoral way of life.

Traveling further south to Swakopmund, where a host of activities await you, via The Cape Cross Seal Colony.

DAY 1: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

The Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia Safari starts upon your arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Airport transfers can be arranged on request.  The afternoon is spent at your leisure, exploring the Victoria Falls area and enjoying optional activities from the variety on offer.

Accommodation: Lodge (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar and swimming pool).

DAY 2: Victoria Falls for Chobe National Park – Botswana

Early this morning we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided tour, witnessing the world’s largest sheet of falling water and hearing it thunder. We then leave Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and head for Botswana . The afternoon is spent on a sunset cruise game viewing in a part of Africa’s unspoilt wilderness, Chobe National Park. Chobe has an abundance of game whose distinctive calls can be heard late into the night.

Distance: 110 km / Departure:  09h00
Lunch Stop: Safari Lodge
Accommodation: Safari Lodge near Chobe (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and   swimming pool).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3: Eastern Caprivi – Namibia

Leaving Botswana, we drive through Chobe National Park before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to the famous Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland.

Distance: 260 km / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: At a picnic spot en route.
Accommodation: Safari Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 4 & 5: Caprivi to Okavango Delta – Botswana

We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes).

The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lake lets, lagoons and palm-fringed islands. On our last evening in the Delta we feast with a braai (barbeque).

Day 4
Distance: 325 km (20 km in 4x4) / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: Etsha 13 or at the Camp
Accommodation: Lagoon Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).

Day 5
Distance: 20 km by motorized boat Departure: 08h00
6 km by Mokoro / about 5 km walk in Delta
Lunch Stop: Mokoro Camp (an island in the Delta)
Accommodation: Lagoon Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (x2)

DAY 6 & 7: Okavango Delta to Kavango River – Namibia

Leaving Botswana we make our way into Namibia and head along the Caprivi to Rundu and onto N'kwazi River Camp, which is on the bank of the Kavango River over looking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening as well as visiting a local village are optional or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sun sets.

Distance: 350 km / Departure: 07h00
Lunch Stop: A picnic spot along the route
Accommodation: Riverside Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and laundry service available).
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 8, 9 & 10: Etosha National Park, Namibia

The following morning we head off to Etosha National Park, our next stop on the Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia Safari. The next 2 days are spent on game drives, which includes evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have the opportunity to take game drive at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in the swimming pool or as the sunsets and late into the night the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole.

Distance: 362 km / Departure: 10h00
Lunch Stop: A picnic spot along the route
Accommodation: Namutoni, Okaukuejo, Halali (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience store).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (x3)

DAY 11: Kamanjab - Himba Experience – Namibia

We leave the wild animals behind at Etosha National Park and move onto the spectacular scenery of Twyfelfontein. On our way we visit the small German town of Outjo where we relax for a coffee break.

Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba.

Distance: 270 km / Departure: 07h00
Lunch Stop: Picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Safari Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 12: Petrified Forest and Brandberg – Namibia

The Petrified Forest is next on the itinerary before reaching Twyfelfontein where we walk to visit the ancient bushman's artwork carved and painted into the surrounding Mountains. After doing this walk we head to our camp at the foot of Brandberg Mountain, Namibia’s highest mountain.

Distance: 310 km / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Lodge at Brandberg (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 13: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Swakopmund – Namibia

Today we walk and visit the famous ‘White Lady' rock painting in Brandberg. We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Namibian Coast on our way to Swakopmund we visit Africa's largest seal colony at Cape Cross where zoom lenses and binoculars will definitely not be needed.

Distance: 270 km / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: Cape Cross Seal Colony picnic site
Accommodation: Hotel in Swakopmund (Rooms with en-suite bathroom; Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town)
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

DAY 14: Swakopmund – Namibia

On day 14 of the Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia Safari we explore this quaint German town, by day and night. There are a number of activities to enjoy here: sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You may even brave the icy Atlantic Ocean.

Distance: 0 km (Day of leisure)
Lunch Stop: Swakopmund
Accommodation: Hotel in Swakopmund (Rooms with en-suite bathroom; Restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town)
Meal Plan: Breakfast

DAY 15: Swakopmund – Namibia

The Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia Safari finishes in the morning after breakfast in Swakopmund.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Tour Upgrade Options:

Please note that this Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia Camping Safari can be upgraded to a Camping and Accommodated Safari option or a Fully Accommodated Safari option. See full pricing for details or contact African Budget Safaris.

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