Namibia to Falls (Accommodated) - 12 days
Namibia to Falls (Accommodated) - 12 days
12 Days Starting in Swakopmund, Namibia and ending in Livingstone, Zambia
Visiting: Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Gobabis, Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Chobe National Park, Livingstone
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Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
18-75
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Tour Overview
Embark on a 12-day adventure from Namibia to Zambia, exploring the breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife of Southern Africa. Begin your journey at the iconic Spitzkoppe, where you'll camp under the stars and admire ancient bushman paintings. Experience the thrill of game drives in Etosha National Park, home to diverse wildlife around its salt pans. In Gobabis, engage with the San/Bushman community for a cultural immersion. Paddle through the Okavango Delta in traditional mokoro canoes, and enjoy a scenic flight over this lush wetland. Cruise the Chobe River, spotting hippos and elephants, before a game drive in Chobe National Park. Conclude your adventure at the majestic Victoria Falls in Livingstone, Zambia, with an included visit to this natural wonder. This small group safari tour offers a unique blend of cultural experiences and wildlife encounters, all while staying in comfortable accommodations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Spitzkoppe
Location: Spitzkoppe
Accommodation Name: Spitzkoppe Community Rest Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Swakopmund - Spitzkoppe. Leaving coastal Swakopmund early this morning we drive into the Damaraland region to Spitzkoppe. At this mountain peak, you can see incredibly well-preserved bushmen paintings and spectacular rock formations reaching 1800 metres above sea level. As the sun moves across the sky, the rocks change colour, a sight that is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset. We'll be staying at a campsite at the base of the mountain where you can enjoy an incredible sunset.
Please note: Please arrive in Swakopmund at least one night before your tour. There will be a pre-departure meeting at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure and the tour departs at 8am on day 1. Refer to the Joining Instructions in the Trip Notes for more information. We can book pre tour accommodation in Swakopmund and a transfer from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) upon request.
Day 2-3: Etosha National Park
Location: Etosha National Park
Accommodation Name: Okaukuejo Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spitzkoppe - Etosha National Park. From Spitzkoppe we head north to Etosha National Park. This 20,000 square kilometre reserve is dominated by a salt pan, which floods seasonally but is also home to a select few watering holes all year round. Wildlife is easy to spot as the animals tend to gather around these scarce water sources.
We spend two nights in the park, and our itinerary is flexible depending on the conditions and the location of wildlife. We'll generally enjoy a short game drive on day 2 before spending our first night at a camp with a floodlit watering hole. Here you may be lucky enough to spot elephants, giraffe, hyenas and even lions.
Day 3 is spent on a full day's game drive across the park, stopping whenever we see anything of interest. We will either return to our first camp, or perhaps a different one, depending on your tour leader's decision.
Day 4: Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
Accommodation Name: Urban Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Etosha National Park - Windhoek. Today we arrive in Namibia's charming capital. Windhoek is a tiny capital by global standards, with a population of just 470,000 people. It has lots of German architecture, a reminder of Namibia's early colonial past. Our camp is located on the edge of the city, and it is easy to head in to grab a bite to eat and have a wander around if you wish. We recommend a drink at Joe's Beerhouse, perhaps the most famous restaurant in Namibia. Please note that some group members may be ending their tour in Windhoek.
Day 5: Gobabis
Location: Gobabis
Accommodation Name: Zelda's Guest Farm
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Windhoek - Gobabis. Say goodbye to Windhoek as we travel east to the city of Gobabis, near the Botswanan border. Today we meet some of the local San Bushmen. The San culture is one of the oldest surviving cultures in Southern Africa and we'll enjoy a bush walk and learn more about the way of life which has endured for centuries. The San people work with nature and manage their resources responsibly, something we could all learn from.
Day 6: Maun
Location: Maun
Accommodation Name: Delta Rain's Sitatunga Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gobabis - Maun (Botswana). Today sees us travelling to Maun in Botswana, our base for exploring the famed Okavango Delta. If time allows, there is the opportunity for you to take a scenic flight over the delta - if we haven't got time today then this opportunity will be offered on day 15 instead.
Day 7-8: Okavango Delta
Location: Okavango Delta
Accommodation Name: Elephant Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maun - Okavango Delta - Maun. On day 7 we enjoy our overnight excursion in specialized safari vehicles into the Okavango Delta. The delta is a natural wetland spread out over more than 1.6 million hectares, home to an incredible diversity of life. Reaching the mokoro polers station, we transfer to these traditional canoes and paddle along the waterways of the delta to our camp, which is located in the delta itself.
The following day we enjoy another mokoro ride back out of the delta before returning to Maun, where there is time for the optional scenic flight if we didn't have time for this on day 6. Horse riding is also offered, or you can simply relax by the pool at our camp.
Day 9: Nata Region
Location: Nata
Accommodation Name: Elephant Sands
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maun - Nata region. Today's drive takes us through a wildlife corridor between the desolate Nxai and Magkadigkadi pans. We'll stop en route to admire some of the region's towering baobab trees and arrive at our unfenced camp in the afternoon. If you're lucky, you could see all sorts of wildlife, including elephants and antelope, come right up to camp.
Day 10: Chobe National Park
Location: Chobe National Park
Accommodation Name: Thebe River Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nata Region - Kasane. We make the journey to Kasane in Botswana's north. Kasane is the gateway to Chobe National Park and we'll enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River today. Chobe is home to huge herds of elephants, which we may be able to see down at the water's edge. Other species to look out for include hippo, crocodiles, buffalo and the rare African fish eagle.
Day 11: Chobe National Park
Location: Chobe National Park
Accommodation Name: The Victoria Falls Waterfront
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kasane - Chobe National Park - Livingstone (Zambia). This morning we transfer to specialized safari vehicles for a game drive in Chobe National Park, which is home to all of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo), although rhinos are very rare here.
It's then time to say goodbye to Botswana as we board a ferry in our overland truck to cross the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers into Zambia. Our destination is the town of Livingstone, Zambia's base for exploring Victoria Falls.
Known as ‘Mosi oa Tunya’, the ‘Smoke that Thunders’, Victoria Falls is the world's largest falling sheet of water. There's an included visit to the waterfall today, and we set up camp at a campsite on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Day 12: Livingstone
Location: Livingstone
Accommodation Name: The Victoria Falls Waterfront
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our tour ends after breakfast, but we highly recommend staying a few more days in the area in order to explore the Victoria Falls area to the full. Apart from the adventure activities already mentioned check out the markets, volunteer a day in some worthwhile local projects, or simply relax at the beautiful waterfront and watch the Zambezi River flow quickly past on its way to Victoria Falls.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Camping -
11 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 9 dinners
Enjoy 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners during the tour.
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9 nights simple accommodation, 1 night camping in 2-person dome tents and 1 night permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta
Stay in 9 nights of simple accommodation, 1 night camping in 2-person dome tents, and 1 night in a permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta.
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Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
The tour is escorted by a licensed 2-person crew.
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Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
Travel in a 24-seater overland truck equipped with camping and cooking equipment.
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Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings
Participate in an excursion to Spitzkoppe to see Bushmen paintings.
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Etosha National Park game drives
Enjoy game drives in Etosha National Park.
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Kalahari Bushman Walk
Experience a guided walk with the Kalahari Bushmen.
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Okavango Delta excursion including mokoro and walking safari
Take part in an excursion to the Okavango Delta, including a mokoro canoe ride and a walking safari.
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Chobe River boat cruise and Chobe National Park game drive
Enjoy a boat cruise on the Chobe River and a game drive in Chobe National Park with a resident guide.
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Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
Visit the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park and Victoria Falls.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
International flights and visas are not included in the tour.
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Airport transfers - can be booked on request
Airport transfers are not included but can be booked on request.
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Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.
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Optional activities
Optional activities are not included and prices are listed in the Trip Notes.
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Local payment - $390pp, paid in USD
A local payment of $390 per person, paid in USD, is not included.
Accommodation
Experience a variety of accommodations from the rustic Spitzkoppe Community Rest Camp to the luxurious Namutoni Rest Camp in Etosha National Park. Enjoy ensuite chalets, permanent tents, and campsites with amenities like hot showers, swimming pools, and onsite dining, all set in stunning natural surroundings.
Age Policy
18 and over. Anyone over 65 to complete a Tour Suitability Form.Maximum age 75.
Mode of Transport
Travel in a 24-seater overland truck equipped with camping and cooking gear, ensuring a comfortable journey through Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia. Enjoy scenic drives and game viewing in specialized safari vehicles, with opportunities for mokoro canoe rides in the Okavango Delta.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes a mix of accommodations such as simple lodges, campsites, and chalets. You will spend one night camping in 2-person dome tents and one night in a permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta. Some accommodations offer unique features like floodlit watering holes, while others provide amenities such as swimming pools, restaurants, and bars.
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Will I have the opportunity to see wildlife during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes several opportunities to see wildlife. In Etosha National Park, you can spot animals like elephants, giraffes, and lions around the watering holes. In Chobe National Park, you may see elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and buffalo during a river cruise and game drive. The Okavango Delta excursion also offers a chance to see diverse wildlife.
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What activities are included in the Okavango Delta excursion?
During the Okavango Delta excursion, you will paddle traditional mokoro canoes through the waterways and enjoy a walking safari. There is also an option for a scenic flight over the delta if time allows.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a cultural experience with the San/Bushman people in Gobabis, where you will enjoy a guided bush walk and learn about their traditional way of life.
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What is the age policy for this tour?
The tour is open to individuals aged 18 and over. Anyone over the age of 65 is required to complete a Tour Suitability Form, and the maximum age for participants is 75.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities available, such as a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta and horse riding in Maun. Prices for optional activities are listed in the Trip Notes.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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