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The dunes at Sossusvlei turn shades of apricot at sunrise and crimson at sunset - Namibia to Victoria Falls Explorer, Namibia
The dunes at Sossusvlei turn shades of apricot at sunrise and crimson at sunset  | Andrew Thomasson
Spitzkoppe is spectacular remnants of Namibia's geological history - Namibia to Victoria Falls Explorer, Namibia
Spitzkoppe is spectacular remnants of Namibia's geological history  | Gesine Cheung
The majestic Victoria Falls - Namibia to Victoria Falls Explorer, Namibia
The majestic Victoria Falls  | Peter Walton
Tree climbing lion relaxing in Zimbabwe - Namibia to Victoria Falls Explorer, Namibia
Tree climbing lion relaxing in Zimbabwe  | Peter Walton
A herd of elephants in Etosha National Park - Namibia to Victoria Falls Explorer, Namibia
A herd of elephants in Etosha National Park  | Sue Badyari
Climbing the sand dunes of Sossusvlei - Namibia to Victoria Falls Explorer, Namibia
Climbing the sand dunes of Sossusvlei  | Peter Walton

Namibia to Victoria Falls Explorer

Outstanding adventure with full itinerary, abundant wildlife

Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
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 4 reviews

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Trip Code: NVA
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 14 Days
Activities
  • Wildlife Safari
Accommodation
  • 10 nights camping
  • 2 nights hotel
  • 1 night guesthouse
Meals
  • 10 Dinners
  • 13 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
2 / 10

Adventure touring

Carbon Footprint  

31kg of CO2-e PP per day

(405kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

  • Travel through the Okavango Delta by traditional canoe (mokoro)
  • Behold views of the incomparable Victoria Falls
  • Camp among lush vegetation along the scenic Kavango River
  • Undertake a walk in the impressive dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert
  • Spot a plethora of wildlife on game drives in Etosha National Park and Chobe National Park
  • Sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River

Overview

This adventure offers an abundance of scenic, wildlife and cultural attractions. In the Namib Desert, we walk the highest sand dunes of the world. Stand in awe of this surreal landscape among these high photogenic red dunes. From here we make our way to view the flamingos in Walvis Bay before exploring the German seaside town of Swakopmund. Game drives in Etosha National Park allow for a fruitful search of a plethora of wildlife. Next we venture into the Caprivi Strip and the wondrous Okavango Delta. Wildlife spotting opportunities abound with a game drive in Chobe National Park, and a sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River. The journey concludes with the unforgettable sight of Victoria Falls. Experience this exciting route on a comfortable, fully serviced camping safari.

Itinerary

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On arrival this afternoon in Windhoek, you have free time to explore the capital city of Namibia. Overnight: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar accommodation).

Meals: Nil

We will be met at 10:00hrs in the reception area of the hotel for our transfer to Sesriem. Note that this transfer is operated by a local Namibian transfer service and is unescorted. Our journey takes us south through ever changing scenery to our campsite located on the edge of the Namib Desert, considered by many geologists to be one of the world's oldest deserts. The following morning is an early departure driving 70 kms (1 hr one-way), stopping in the dune belt to witness the changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes. We undertake a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. The name "Sossusvlei" is of mixed origin, and roughly means "dead end marsh". Sossusvlei owes this name to the fact that it is a drainage basin without outflows for the ephemeral Tsauchab River. The pan holds rainwater to form a lake and due to the high clay content of the ground, water is retained for long periods of time. Deadvlei is another clay pan, about 2 km from Sossusvlei. A notable feature of Deadvlei is that it used to be an oasis with several acacia trees. The pan is thus punctuated by blackened, dead acacia trees, in vivid contrast to the shiny white of the salty floor of the pan and the intense orange of the dunes. This creates a particularly fascinating and surrealistic landscape, that appears in uncountable pictures and that has been used as a setting for films and videos. In the afternoon we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon, which is a natural canyon carved by the Tsauchab river in the local sedimentary rock, about a kilometre long and up to 30 metres deep. A portion of the canyon permanently contains water, which many animals use. Overnight: SOSSUS OASIS CAMPSITE

Meals: B,D

Today we travel through the Kuiseb canyon, site of the famous book by Henno Martin, The Sheltering Desert before we stop off at Walvis Bay to view the flamingos (seasonal). The Walvis Bay wetlands - the lagoon, mudflats, shoreline and salt works - constitute the single most important coastal wetland in southern Africa for migratory birds. The wetland therefore serves mainly as a dry-season and drought refuge for migrating species like the Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Plover, Grebe and African Black Oystercatcher. We arrive in Swakopmund, a quaint beach town with a strong German influence and with a sizable part of its population still German-speaking today. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is German for "Mouth of the Swakop" as it is at the mouth of the Swakop River. We spend the afternoon and following day exploring this German colonial town or enjoying one of the numerous optional excursions (at own risk and own expense). Overnight in Dunedin star guest house

Meals: B

Leaving Swakopmund after lunch we set up camp among the boulders of the Spitzkoppe Mountains. The afternoon is free to explore the stunning surrounding area on foot. Northeast of Swakopmund is the stark grandeur of The Spitzkoppe (sharp head), one of Namibia's most recognizable landmarks. The summit of this imposing granite rock formation (1,728m) was first scaled only in 1946, and its shape has inspired its nickname, The Matterhorn of Africa. The spectacular setting of our remote bushcamp is sure to leave a lasting impression. Overnight: Spitzkoppe bush camp

Meals: B,D

We enter Etosha via the Western corridor and travel through the park to Okakeujo Restcamp. The Park was first established in 1907, when Namibia was a German colony known as South West Africa. At the time, the park's original 100,000 km² made it the largest game reserve in the world. Due to political changes since its original establishment, the park is now slightly less than a quarter of its original area, but still remains a very large and significant area in which wildlife is protected. This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making this area their home. Floodlit waterholes at Okakeujo & Namutoni Restcamps attract an abundance of animals throughout the evening, providing us with many amazing wildlife sightings. We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives (approx 150 kms drive/12 hrs including lunch). Overnight: Trading Post Campsite & Namutoni Restcamps inside Etosha.

Meals: B,D

After a morning game drive we exit Etosha and travel to Rundu on the banks of the Kavango River. Our camp is set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking the Kavango River. Overnight: Nkwazi River Lodge

Meals: B,D

Continuing into the Caprivi we cross into Botswana and travel by road to our campsite on the edge of the Okavango Delta. The following day we do mokoro and boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the Delta. Game walks are also done on the smaller islands in the area subject to water levels of the delta.

Meals: B,D

Continuing through the Caprivi we cross into Botswana and travel through the Chobe National Park setting up camp on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. The following day we relax on a game viewing cruise on the Chobe River. A morning game drive in Chobe National Park included on Day 12.

Meals: B,D

We travel across the Zimbabwean border to Victoria Falls, without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (otherwise known as Victoria Falls) is a UNESCO world heritage site. The Park covers 66 km2 from the Songwe Gorge below the falls in a northwest arc along about 20 km of the Zambian riverbank. Two countries - Zambia and Zimbabwe, share the magnificent falls. Nothing can compare to viewing the awesome power of 'The Smoke that thunders" for the first time. There will be plenty of opportunity to view the Falls 'up close and personal' by traversing the many walkways in and around the rain forest that surrounds the many view points (entrance fee own account). In the wet season, be sure to wear a raincoat as the spray can give you a thorough drenching! Victoria Falls is also the "adventure capital" of Southern Africa and there are many optional activities on offer to whet your appetite. These range from game drives in the nearby national park, scenic micro light or helicopter flights, or for the more adventurous white water rafting or bungi jumping. Victoria Falls also has many markets where you can browse for African curios. All lunches, dinners and optional activities will be at your own expense. Overnight Sprayview Lodge (or similar).

Meals: B

Our tour ends today after breakfast.

Meals: B

Ready to start your adventure?

9 scheduled departures between 16 Oct 2026 and 12 Nov 2027.

  • Departs 16 Oct 2026 – ends 29 Oct 2026 (14 days)
  • Departs 20 Dec 2026 – ends 2 Jan 2027 (14 days)
  • Departs 19 Feb 2027 – ends 4 Mar 2027 (14 days)
  • Departs 9 Apr 2027 – ends 22 Apr 2027 (14 days)
  • Departs 21 May 2027 – ends 3 Jun 2027 (14 days)
  • Departs 9 Jul 2027 – ends 22 Jul 2027 (14 days)
  • … and 3 more departures.
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What's included?

Included

  • 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 10 dinners
  • All camping gear (including sleeping bag & pillow) spacious 2 person safari tents, Camp bed and comfortable safari folding chair
  • English speaking local guide
  • Group camping equipment, reference library and first aid box
  • Nature walks and game drives as per itinerary
  • Private transport in custom built safari vehicle
  • Boat cruise on Chobe River
  • Arrival and departure transfers are included in Windhoek and Victoria Falls on Days 1 & 14. (NB - Victoria Falls Airport Zimbabwe (VFA) only; and NOT Livingstone Airport Zambia).

Not included

  • International flights
  • Entrance into Victoria Falls National Park
  • Optional activities
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
  • Tips
  • Airport and departure taxes
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Arrival and departure transfers to/from Livingstone Airport (LVI) Zambia, or on any other day other than Days 1 & 14, are NOT included
  • Local payment of 3200 South African Rand payable to tour leader on day 1

Reviews (4)

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Great trip with very good leaders in Weston, Gift and Dean. Well organised and informative. It can be hard work breaking camp most mornings, often quite early starts, and then setting up each evening, often at sunset. Client participation essential to make it all work. Food simple yet sustaining with good variety. Surprised the vehicle was not airconditioned as at times very hot.

Julian|SA Australia
7 Jun 2025
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An excellent journey through Namibia to Victoria Falls. An excursion that covers a lot of ground, geography, variety, experiences, gives a great "taste" of the differences within the country.

Robert Armstrong|Cammeray, NSW Australia
31 Jul 2024
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We cannot praise the quality of the staff on our recent Safari across Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe. Their commitment was extremely professional, our guide Richard's knowledge exceptional as was his ability to explain facts, history etc in an easy to understand manner, given some of our guests lack of understanding English.

V. Lund|NSW, Australia
2 Apr 2019
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Katrina Sinclair|Lennox Head, NSW Australia
4 Jul 2023

Extra trip info

Will My Trip Run?Wildlife Safari Safety

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
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How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.
Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.
Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

Early morning game viewing walk in Hlane National Park in Swaziland

Your safety is our main priority

Africa's wildlife is wild and unfenced. On many wildlife safaris you may meet them on foot, or from a vehicle. Walking in big-game country carries some risk, and the safeguards are not the same in every country.

Rules on firearms, guide qualifications, group size and how close you may approach an animal are set country by country, park by park. Many incorrectly assume that every wildlife safari in Africa travels with an armed ranger. Several countries prohibit firearms outright. Where an armed escort is required, it is supplied by the park authority.

What is consistent is how these trips operate. You walk in a small group with a professional local guide who knows the country and the animals in it. We do not include captive or hands-on wildlife encounters in any itinerary.

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