18-day Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari: Desert, Delta & Falls
Experience 18 days across Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe on a small-group safari from Windhoek to Maun. Travel in a private 14-seater Quantum with a max of 8 guests. Climb Dune 45 in Sossusvlei, track wildlife in Etosha and Chobe, cruise the Chobe and Kavango Rivers, and explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro. See Victoria Falls up close and finish with an optional scenic flight over the Delta. English-speaking guide, meals, and park fees included. Perfect for travelers who want desert, wildlife, and falls in one trip.
Arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek. Meet the guide and transfer 45 km to your lodge. Enjoy a tour briefing and welcome dinner as you prepare for the 18-day safari through Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Overnight in Windhoek.
Day-2 Depart Windhoek and drive through the Namib Desert to Sossusvlei via Solitaire. Check into your lodge near Sossusvlei and visit the Sesriem canyon and enjoy a sunset Elim dunes. Overnight near Sossusvlei.
Day-3 Rise early to climb Dune 45 at sunrise for panoramic views of the Namib Desert. Explore Sossusvlei, Deadvlei’s white clay pan, and Sesriem Canyon before returning to lodge for the night.
Day-4 Drive from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund via Solitaire, Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons. Stop at Walvis Bay lagoon to see flamingos before arriving on the coast. Overnight in Swakopmund.
Day-5 Enjoy a free day in Swakopmund to choose from optional activities like dolphin cruises, sandboarding, quad biking, or a scenic flight. Explore the coastal town at your own pace. Overnight in Swakopmund.
Day-6 Drive to Damaraland. Visit the UNESCO rock engravings at Twyfelfontein and the Organ Pipes formation. Keep an eye out for desert-adapted elephants. Overnight in Damaraland.
Day-7 Drive to Etosha National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive around the waterholes to spot elephants, lions, and rhinos. Overnight in Etosha South.
Day-8 Spend a full day on game drives through Etosha National Park. Visit Okaukuejo, Halali, and Namutoni areas for wildlife viewing. Optional night drive at the camp waterhole. Overnight in Etosha.
Day-9 Etosha East to Rundu Depart Etosha early for Rundu on the Okavango River. Stop for lunch en route through northern Namibia. Check in and relax by the river(Optional) before tomorrow’s Caprivi leg.
Day-10 Rundu to Caprivi Strip Drive east through northeastern Namibia to Katima Mulilo on the Caprivi Strip. It’s a full day on tar roads with lunch stops en route. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kavango River to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. Overnight near Katima Mulilo.
Day-11 Caprivi to Chobe National Park Cross into Botswana and drive 90 km to Kasane. Start with a morning game drive in Chobe National Park, known for huge elephant herds, then take an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River for close views of hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Overnight in Kasane.
Day-12 Chobe to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Drive 85 km across the border to Victoria Falls. Join a guided tour in the afternoon to see the full width of the falls and feel the spray from multiple viewpoints. Overnight in Victoria Falls.
Day-13 Victoria Falls Spend the full day exploring Victoria Falls with optional activities like a helicopter flight over the falls, white water rafting on the Zambezi, bungee jumping, a village tour, or a sunset river cruise. Overnight in Victoria Falls.
Day-14 Victoria Falls to Nata, Botswana Drive south into Botswana, crossing at Kazungula. Arrive in Nata in the afternoon with time to visit the Makgadikgadi Pans for sunset if conditions allow. Overnight in Nata.
Day-15 Nata to Maun Drive to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. In the afternoon, take a mokoro canoe ride along the delta edge to spot birdlife and wildlife up close. Overnight in Maun.
*Day-16 Okavango Delta Spend the full day exploring the Okavango Delta with a combination of mokoro canoe ride and guided walking safari. Look for elephants, hippos, and diverse birdlife in one of Africa’s richest wetland ecosystems. Overnight in Maun.
Day-17 Maun Choose between an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta for aerial views of the waterways or a full day game drive in Moremi Game Reserve. Enjoy a final evening in Maun with dinner and stargazing.
Day-18 Departure Transfer to Maun Airport for your onward flight home. End of tour with time to reflect on the landscapes, wildlife, and cultures experienced across Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
Itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, border crossing times, or park regulations. Accommodation is on a twin/double sharing basis. Single supplement available on request. Border crossing fees are the responsibility of the traveler where applicable. Optional activities listed in the itinerary can be booked on the day, subject to availability and weather. Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking. A valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
