Overview
Spend three weeks exploring Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, experiencing the wildlife, culture and scenery only Africa can deliver. From marvelling at the Victoria Falls to the breathtaking magnitude of Namibia’s dunes and big game interaction – this tour combines all the comforts of lodge accommodation with an unforgettable safari experience.Beginning in the isolated wonderland of Namibia, this tour will take you first to the mighty dunes of Sossusvlei, the world’s tallest. This captivating desert landscape, and that of nearby Dead Vlei, is an epic contrast of scale and colour. From here you head to the remote outpost of Swakopmund for some coastal adventures before heading north into the remote Damaraland and into Etosha National Park, an epic salt pan known for its large concentration of wildlife and its waterhole action.
Leaving Etosha behind we make an easterly turn towards the source of the Okavango Delta, the Okavango River, and into the Caprivi panhandle. From we head south into Botswana and find our way to the Moremi Game Reserve, one of the premier game reserves in Botswana. If that wasn’t enough, the next stop is Chobe National Park, an equally lauded rival.Crossing into Zimbabwe, you spend time in Hwange National Park, one of Southern Africa’s best kept secrets before finishing your tour in Victoria Falls.
It is a wonderful journey across deserts, deltas, foliage and falls, all capturing some of the very best of Africa.
Expedition Itinerary
On arrival at Windhoek Airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, Avani Windhoek Hotel.
The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure.
In the evening you will meet your guide and the rest of your group at the lodge at 18h00 for your pre-departure meeting. It is imperative that all clients attend this meeting so as not to miss out on any critical information.
Depart early this morning and moving south, make your way towards the Namib Naukluft National Park and our accommodation for the next two nights, Agama River Camp. The park contains what is considered to be the oldest desert in the world. (280 km)
Today you will wake up early to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. These dunes, which can reach heights of over 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake).
You will also stop to view the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River. (230 km)
This day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park on your way to Swakopmund. The Namib-Naukluft Desert is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world. Sightings of the unique fauna and flora are a must on a Namibian safari. The animals of this harsh landscape include the oryx, springbok and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra.
En-route make a stop in the small town of Walvis Bay where you may spot a variety of birds including flamingo’s in the lagoon.
Arrive at the charming coastal town of Swakopmund in the late afternoon where you will have the rest of the day at leisure. (296 km)
Today you will have the opportunity to visit a local urban sustainability centre and explore the ways in which they preserve energy, water, waste and biodiversity, on a semi guided tour.
The rest of the day you will have the opportunity to partake in optional activities or alternatively just soak up the atmosphere of this little quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches.
Optional activities include adventures like a Skeleton Coast scenic flight, a Seal and Whale Cruise, a Living Desert tour and other more exhilarating options like sand-boarding.
Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind you, continue your journey towards Namibia’s best- known highlight of the north – Etosha National Park. The first night is spent at a lodge neighbouring the park, situated on an outcrop of dolomite rocks and overlooking a forest of Mopane and white Seringa trees.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the pool, or take a leisurely stroll through the natural bush and gardens. Optional game drives are also available. (494 km)
After breakfast enter Etosha National Park via the Andersson gate, named after Karl Johan Andersson, one of the first European explorers to come across the Etosha pan, which means “Great White Place” in the Ndonga dialect of the Ovambo tribe.
You fill the next two days with game drives in the hopes of spotting lion, leopard, elephant and rhino as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous types of antelope the park has to offer.
Your nights are spent at the flood-lit waterholes or viewpoints encountering the park’s various nocturnal animals that come to drink. Etosha was declared a National Park in 1907 and it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish! (162 km)
Another day on safari in the pan paradise. (80 km)
Departing from Etosha you will drive further north to the town of Rundu. Here we visit the Mbunza Living Museum, a traditional cultural school and communal business for the local Kavango people who make a living from fishing, tending cattle and cultivating crops. After this cultural interaction, we make our way Kaisosi River Lodge on the banks of the Okavango River.
You will arrive in the late afternoon to relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of Mother Nature. (450 km)
This morning you will travel eastwards onto your camp in the western Caprivi region, Nunda River Lodge.
Before departure however, there will be time for optional activities such as an early morning boat cruise at the lodge.
Continue to your lodge situated on the banks of the Okavango River. In the late afternoon you will enjoy a sunset cruise to Popa Falls. (210 km)
In the morning drive to Mahangu, meaning ‘food of the local people’, which is situated next to the Okavango River. Enjoy a morning game drive in the Greater Bwabwata National Park, which extends from the Kavango River in the west to the Kwando River in the east and incorporates the Mahangu Game Reserve.
Elephant, roan, kudu and buffalo are amongst the animals likely to be seen as well as prolific birdlife.
In the afternoon return to your lodge and spent the rest of the afternoon at leisure. (50 km)
Today you leave the Caprivi and travel south to Maun, a bustling safari town which serves as the gateway to the Okavango Delta. The name Maun is derived from the San word “maung”, which means “the place of short reeds”.
The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, either relaxing next to the pool at the lodge or if you are keen for some excitement, why not book an optional scenic flight over the delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and truly glorious oasis. (430 km)
Today you will have the opportunity to spend the day on game drives. In your open 4x4 vehicle you will explore the Moremi Game Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives hopefully spotting a variety of game that frequent this region.
This large area is renowned for its concentration of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during just one game drive.
Game viewing is seasonal; depending on the time of the year you may see different species in different areas. The best time for game viewing is the end of the dry season or spring from August to November. During this season, in order for us to offer the best game viewing possible, extra driving may be required due to the animals migrating closer to the river. In the summer, birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors. (150 km)
Today you will have the opportunity to spend the day on game drives. In your open 4x4 vehicle you will explore the Moremi Game Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives hopefully spotting a variety of game that frequent this region.
This large area is renowned for its concentration of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during just one game drive.
Game viewing is seasonal; depending on the time of the year you may see different species in different areas. The best time for game viewing is the end of the dry season or spring from August to November. During this season, in order for us to offer the best game viewing possible, extra driving may be required due to the animals migrating closer to the river. In the summer, birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors. (150 km)
Today you will leave the bush behind and travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans, once a large river fed lake, however the pans are now saline and empty.
In the afternoon visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary, where we get the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view over the Sowa pan, which is part of the Greater Makgadikgadi Pans. (Please note a visit to the pans is subject to the road conditions and water levels as well as time constraints. (420 km)
This morning head north to Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park. Chobe, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephant found on the African continent.
The afternoon is at leisure to partake in a number of optional activities or to relax by the pool. (320 km)
Today you will get to see the wildlife of the Chobe National Park on a morning game drive, with the hope of spotting big game up close and also the possibility of an encounter with one of the large predators.
In the afternoon go on a cruise on the Chobe River, a truly unforgettable experience and one of the best ways to view the animals as they come down to drink, as well as the spectacular African sunset.
Today you will make your way across the border into Zimbabwe and onto Hwange National Park where we spend the next two nights.
Hwange National Park is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to vast herds of elephant, buffalo, and zebra and has a very large concentration of giraffe. It is also home to many predators and endangered species plus varied birdlife. (193 km)
Today is spent exploring this magnificent area. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide on a game drive where you will discover a variety of animals, including some predators among them. The multifaceted landscape allows you to experience everything that the park has to offer.
To end off the day you will get the opportunity to experience a sunset game drive to continue your search for African wildlife.
Exploration Costs
Starting from AUD$8,765 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
The Details
- 20 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 15 Dinners
- All accommodation as listed above on this small group lodge safari (min 4 passengers / max 12 passengers)
- A fully equipped, 16-seater safari vehicle is used during the Namibia section of the tour and a Mercedes All-Terrain vehicle from Maun (Botswana) to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), or vehicle as appropriate on tour. Some game drives may be conducted in open-sided safari vehicles. For transfers between Kasane and Victoria Falls or Hwange and Victoria Falls (or vice versa), 2x4 vehicles may be utilised
- Game drives and activities
- Experienced local guide
- Airport transfers in Windhoek on the day of arrival and in Victoria Falls, on the day of departure
- International flights and airport taxes
- Park fees & Activities Pre-Payment - approx. cost AUD$744 per person (2025) and AUD$810 per person (2026). This fee is used to pay for some of the day-to-day operational costs that are incurred while groups are on the road. Examples include fees at most of the national parks, entrance fees to some attractions, local guides and any food markets you visit to stock up on fresh produce during the tour)
- Any meals not included in the above itinerary
- All beverages
- Any entrance fees and excursions not included in the above itinerary
- Laundry
- Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
- Items of personal nature (telephone expenses, curios, medicines etc)
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa fees
- PCR or Antigen testing required for departing travellers should the airline, transit or home country require it
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