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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

On arrival at the Victoria falls International Airport, you will be met by Africa Zim Travel tour guide and transferred to your chosen lodge. You will finish your day with a spectacular sunset cruise.
Victoria Falls to Windhoek is one of the most popular safari tour that feature major tourist destinations in southern Africa which are the Victoria Falls, Chobe national park, Elephant Sands, Okavango delta Etosha National Park, Twelfontein, Swakopmund and Sossvlei dunes in the Namib Desert.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
The Shrub Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

The second day you will enjoy a free walking tour of Victoria Falls after breakfast. You will stop at various vantage points to view the falls and walk through the rainforest whilst witnessing the rainbows and feeling the spray and thundering noise of water falling into the gorge. The rest of your afternoon will be spent at leisure. You can book one of many activities with your guide. Boma dinner drum show will be at Victoria Falls Safari lodge in the evening.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
The Shrub Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Victoria Falls To Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls To Chobe National Park

At mid morning Transfer by road to Chobe National Park at about 10:30am located 100km west of Victoria Falls, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. Afternoon Game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and other animals coming to the river's edge to drink.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area)
High Season July to October (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Chobe NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Tlou Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park

Early morning game drives in the Chobe national park. Tea and coffee is served before the game drive or during the game drive. After game drive at around 9:30am to 10am you will have your full breakfast. It is the best time to see the big cats like lions, leopard and cheater. Late in the afternoon you will embark on sunset cruise in the Chobe river cruising in the Chobe national park. The trip starts at 3pm. It’s one of the best experiences to watch the game from the boat and you will get closer to the animals.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Tlou Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Chobe To Elephant Sands

Chobe To Elephant Sands

Elephant Sands is a bush lodge & campsite in the north-eastern part of Botswana, and it's 250 km from Chobe or Kasane. Enjoy viewing the elephants at a natural waterhole right in front of the lodge. Watch these impressive creatures whilst they drink only a couple of meters away from you, a unique experience! You will spend 1 night, with breakfast and dinner included.

Main Destination:
Elephant Sands (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Elephant Sands Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located at Elephant Sands (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6-7

Elephant Sands to Okavango Delta

Elephant Sands to Okavango Delta

On day 6, we travel further into the Okavango delta via maun town and stay at Swamp Stop Okavango River Camp on the banks of the Okavango River. The next day, we explore the Okavango Delta by boat and on foot. We enjoy a mokoro (traditional canoe) cruise and guided game walks on land (water levels permitting). The Delta is home to most of Africa's iconic species, from giraffes to rhinos and hippos to elephants.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Okavango Delta

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Swamp Stop Okavango River Camp
  • Mid-range bush camp bordering Okavango Delta (Botswana) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Swamp Stop Camp To Hakusembe Hakusembe River Lodge

Swamp Stop Camp To Hakusembe Hakusembe River Lodge

Arrive at the Hakusembe River Lodge, which is located near the Okavango River. Here you can opt for a boat cruise on the river during the afternoon, or simply relax and enjoy your tranquil surroundings. It's one of the accommodation treasures to discover - and frequent - when in the northern reaches of the country. It will soon be etched into itineraries, breaking the long haul from Windhoek and Etosha to the Zambezi Region and Vic Falls. Excitement builds up as you turn onto the entrance road and relief washes over you as you reach Hakusembe River Lodge. You are back.

Main Destination:
Rundu (City, Namibia)
Accommodation:
Hakusembe River Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located outside Zambezi Region (Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9-10

Hakusembe Lodge to Etosha National park

Hakusembe Lodge to Etosha National park

On day 9, we travel to Etosha, Namibia's flagship national park, where we enjoy our first game drive in the park in our overland vehicle. Dominated by a giant salt pan, it is easy to spot wildlife that gathers around the few waterholes to drink. Some species you may spot in the park include lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, zebra and giraffe. Our lodge is located just outside the park entrance. This evening, you can sit on your private patio and listen to the sounds of the bush. The following day, we enjoy a full-day game drive in open 4x4 vehicles from our lodge.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park (Namibia)
Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals come to water)
High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Etosha NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Etosha Village
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP (Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Etosha to Damaraland

Etosha to Damaraland

After a leisurely morning, we head west through the incredible mountainous terrain of Damaraland. The views along the route are spectacular. Our lodge is located on top of a mountain with spectacular views of the surrounding area, as well as a pool carved out of the natural rock face. It's an amazing place to spend the night. It is also home to one of the world's longest ziplines, which is a spectacular way to take in the surrounding Damaraland scenery!

Main Destination:
Damaraland (Namibia)
Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals are easier to see)
High Season July to November (Some places can get quite busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Damaraland

ElephantOccasional
GiraffeOccasional
LionRare
LeopardVery Rare
ZebraRare
Show more
CheetahVery Rare
HyenaVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland (Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Damaraland to Swakopmund

Damaraland to Swakopmund

Today, we head towards the coast. This part of Namibia is known for the huge numbers of flamingos that gather to feed, and you'll be able to get a good look at these beautiful birds. Arriving in the German colonial coastal town of Swakopmund mid-afternoon, there's free time for you to relax at the hotel or enjoy some of the optional activities available. You could head out to sea on a dolphin-watching cruise, or take to the skies over the Namib Desert (book and pay locally).

Main Destination:
Swakopmund (City, Namibia)
Accommodation:
The Delight Swakopmund
  • Mid-range hotelin Swakopmund (City, Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 13-14

Swakopmund to Sossusvlei & Sesriem

Swakopmund to Sossusvlei & Sesriem

Leaving Swakopmund, we travel south to the edge of the Namib Desert. Our lodge here is just a few kilometres from the mighty dunes of Sossusvlei. The following morning, we head into the desert to appreciate the beauty of the dunes, which are the highest in the world. Enjoy a moderate five-kilometre walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, as well as a hike through the staggering Sesriem Canyon. Springbok, oryx and ostrich are some of the hardy species you may spot living out in the desert.

Main Destination:
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes, Namibia)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)
High Season July to November (Busy; high-season rates apply)
Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

CheetahVery Rare
ZebraRare
HyenaRare
Show more
LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Desert Quiver Camp
  • Mid-range self catering accommodationless than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes, Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 15

Sossusvlei to windhoek

Sossusvlei to windhoek

Our overland adventure comes to an end after breakfast, and the hotel check-out is today. A departure transfer to Windhoek.

Main Destination:
Windhoek (City, Namibia)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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