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This 10-day Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia lodge safari starts at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Experience the thundering falls and optional activities like white water rafting, bungee jumping, and helicopter flights.
Travel west through Botswana's Chobe National Park for a sunset boat cruise on the elephant-rich Chobe River, then explore the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and pristine Okavango Delta. Local guides paddle you through tranquil waterways in traditional mokoro canoes, followed by a full-day game drive in Moremi Game Reserve.
Crossing into Namibia, cruise the Kavango River before reaching Etosha National Park for exceptional wildlife viewing. This accommodated overland safari ends in Windhoek with comfortable lodge stays throughout.
This Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia lodge safari starts at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, where your overland tour guide will give you a brief overview of what to expect on this accommodated African safari.
The town buzzes with energy and offers plenty of optional activities for those keen to get the adrenaline pumping. If you’d rather take it easy, wander through the local craft markets or treat yourself to a classic high tea at the Victoria Falls Hotel.
The day is yours to explore the globally renowned Victoria Falls. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the mist that has earned this waterfall its local name, Mosi-oa-Tunya, translating to 'the Smoke that Thunders'. The spectacle of the mighty Zambezi River cascading over 100 feet into the chasm beneath, forming a colossal curtain of falling water that stretches 1.7km wide, is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The towering plume of mist, reminiscent of smoke, ascends to 400 meters high over Victoria Falls, making it visible from an astonishing distance of 50 km away!
At 17:00, meet your crew in the reception area of the Shearwater Explorers Village for a brief welcome. This evening, you’re welcome to join the group for an optional dinner at a local restaurant—a great chance to meet and unwind with your fellow travellers and swap stories from the day. Your guide will take care of the booking for anyone who’d like to join.
As the tour departs Victoria Falls early tomorrow morning, guests wishing to enjoy the full range of optional activities are advised to arrive one or two days in advance.
You have the option to book a multitude of adventure and sightseeing activities in and around Victoria Falls. The section of the Zambezi River below Victoria Falls is famed for its thrilling whitewater rafting experiences. Bungee jump into Batoka Gorge or take an exhilarating zip-line ride. Explore upriver on a boat trip to Livingstone Island or take a helicopter or microlight flight for breathtaking aerial views of ‘Vic Falls’.
We recommend that you arrive a few days before the overland tour departs to give yourself time to explore Victoria Falls and participate in the numerous adventure activities available.
This morning, we leave Victoria Falls, hop on our overland vehicle and begin our journey to Botswana.
Once border formalities are complete, we enter the vast Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, one of the largest protected regions in the world, stretching across five countries and sheltering an incredible variety of wildlife and habitats. We travel to the town of Kasane, which is uniquely located near the intersection of four countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Kasane serves as the gateway to the famed Chobe National Park, celebrated for its abundant elephant population.
We arrive at our riverside lodge along the Chobe River, where we settle in before our afternoon adventure. Later, we embark on a relaxed boat cruise through Chobe National Park, gliding past herds of elephants that often gather along the riverbanks, offering unforgettable close-up encounters with these magnificent creatures.
On Day 3 of our lodge safari from Victoria Falls, we journey south into the dry savannah of northeastern Botswana, heading towards the Makgadikgadi Pans. Despite its barren nature, this enormous salt flat, spanning 16,000 square kilometers, supports a surprising array of wildlife during the rainy season.
We'll overnight at a comfortable safari lodge in Nata, close to the salt pans.
On Day 4 of our overland lodge safari, we drive west, skirting the edge of the Makgadigadi Pans to reach Maun, from where we depart for our two-day excursion into the Okavango Delta. We will stop at the viewing point of the Salt Pans en route (access is dependent on the season).
For the next two nights in the Okavango Delta, you'll be away from the overland vehicle, so please ensure you pack any personal items you may need before we depart today. We recommend packing lightly and bringing only the essentials required for the two-night stay.
From Maun, we are collected in smaller 4x4 safari vehicles to travel into the Okavango Delta. Our journey takes us through the delta backroads to the Khwai River Conservation Area. Here, we'll camp at a tented camp offering splendid views of the Khwai River floodplains.
After settling in, we'll head out for a sunset excursion into the Okavango Delta waterways on traditional dugout mokoro boats. As your mokoro glides silently through the tranquil waters of the Okavango Delta network of waterways, you can experience the unforgettable blend of serene beauty and raw nature.
Today, our overland lodge safari ventures into the Moremi region of the Okavango Delta. We enjoy a full-day game drive in the renowned Moremi Game Reserve, exploring its rich mosaic of habitats. From wetlands and open lagoons to sweeping grasslands and woodland savannah, the reserve offers incredible diversity and the chance to encounter a wide variety of wildlife.
The reserve is named after Chief Moremi of the BaTawana tribe, who was concerned about the rapid depletion of wildlife in their ancestral lands because of uncontrolled hunting and cattle encroachment. This makes Moremi one of the first reserves in Africa to be established by local residents.
With both permanent water and drier landscapes, Moremi provides the perfect habitat for a variety of wildlife, from the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros), to cheetah, zebra, giraffe, various species of antelope, including the red lechwe adapted to surviving in marshy conditions, jackals, hyena, and the endangered African Wild Dog. The park is also home to a rich variety of birdlife, making it a paradise for birdwatchers.
Today is dedicated to exploring in 4x4 vehicles. Our safari takes us along rugged tracks in search of the many species that call this wilderness home. By evening, we return to Khwai to relax and share stories of the day’s remarkable sightings.
This morning, we bid farewell to the delta and drive back to Maun. Once back in Maun, you have the rest of the day at your leisure to relax at your lodge or explore the village atmosphere of Maun.
On Day 7, our Victoria Falls to Namibia lodge safari sets off from Maun early this morning. You have the opportunity for an optional early morning pre-bookable scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (weather permitting) before departing Maun.
Viewing the Okavango Delta from above reveals the grand scale and beauty of this unique ecosystem, allowing you to spot wildlife from above.
We travel northwest as we bid farewell to Botswana and journey through the untouched backroads of the delta, our route unfolding through the ever-changing landscapes of northern Botswana—open grasslands giving way to woodlands and scattered villages as we head to our next African destination - Namibia. Crossing into Namibia, the scenery softens into fertile floodplains as we follow the course of the Kavango River.
After border formalities, it’s a short drive to the quiet riverside village of Divundu on the banks of the Kavango River. By late afternoon, we reach Divundu, where we settle into our comfortable safari lodge and soak in our first impressions of the Zambezi Region, a lush mosaic of waterways, forests, and wetlands alive with birdsong and wildlife.
This morning, we begin our day drifting along the tranquil waters of the Kavango River on a leisurely boat cruise, surrounded by lush riverbanks alive with birdsong and the possibility of spotting hippos wallowing or crocodiles basking in the shallows. Later in the afternoon, there’s the option to join a game drive in Mahangu National Park—a hidden treasure where peaceful landscapes meet exhilarating wildlife encounters, from herds of elephants and buffalo to antelope grazing gracefully, and perhaps even the rare sight of a big cat.
Our journey overland continues as our road follows the course of the Kavango River before heading southwest into more arid terrain. Our destination is Etosha National Park, Namibia's premier wildlife sanctuary. This colossal park, spanning over 18,000 square kilometres, is defined by the Etosha Pan, which lies at its heart, a vast salt pan visible even from space. The national park, known for its abundant wildlife, is sustained by a network of waterholes scattered throughout.
We will overnight in en-suite accommodation at a comfortable safari resort just outside Etosha.
After breakfast on our final day, we'll head out from our lodge to explore the open plains of Etosha, keeping watch for the wildlife that roams this vast landscape. Be on the lookout for lions, elephants, cheetahs, jackals, giraffes, and numerous antelope species, including the striking oryx, unique black-faced impala, and the petite Damara dik-dik.
Following a relaxed lunch back at the lodge, you’ll meet your transfer representative for the journey to Windhoek.
The exclusive shuttle takes approximately four to five hours, depending on guest numbers. Make yourself comfortable, enjoy the scenery along the way, and settle into the rhythm of the road as you travel to Namibia’s capital city. Your Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia lodge safari comes to an end upon arrival in Windhoek.
Want to see the real, unfiltered reality of this exact tour? We sent our videographer, Sakhu, on his very first overland safari to capture this full trip in real time. While the video series follows the tour operating in the reverse direction (Windhoek to Victoria Falls), you'll experience the exact same destinations, lodges, meals, and daily activities—just in opposite order. This complete 13-part video series gives you an honest, in-depth look at what life is really like on this tour. Watch the Full Overland Series on YouTube
We recommend booking your incoming and onward flights at least one day before and after this Victoria Falls to Namibia lodge safari is scheduled. It is advisable to arrive the day before departure from Victoria Falls and fly out the day after the overland tour ends in Windhoek to allow for delays and changes.
Simply ask your friendly travel advisor to add pre-tour and post-tour accommodation to your safari booking.
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This safari is also available in reverse (Windhoek to Victoria Falls lodge safari) and as a budget-friendly 10-Day Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia camping safari following the same route.
If you're unsure which option is best, our team can help you compare routes and choose the right trip.
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This tour does take children.
There is a minimum age limit of 8 years of age, for travellers on scheduled departures, however, children aged 8 and 9 years of age are accepted on a request basis only.
A maximum of 4 children, aged between 10 - 15 years will be allowed per scheduled tour departure date.
Should there already be 4 children confirmed on a tour, any further children requests will be dealt with on a request basis only.
Age restrictions may apply to certain items listed in the respective tour activities and it is important that you are aware of these restrictions prior to confirming children on tour.
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