Tour Details & Trip Summary
Tour Details | Trip Summary |
📅 Duration: 16 Days | Day 1: Windhoek |
💰 Cost: From ZAR 50,640 + US$ 3,390 pps | Day 2 & 3: Sossusvlei |
🏨 Accommodation: Luxury / Standard | Day 4 & 5: Swakopmund |
🚗 Tour Type: Self-drive | Day 6: Damaraland |
Day 7: Etosha South | |
Day 8 & 9: Etosha East | |
Day 10: Caprivi | |
Day 11: Maun | |
Day 12 & 13: Okavango Delta | |
Day 14: Chobe NP | |
Day 15: Victoria Falls (Zim) | |
Day 16: Victoria Falls (Departure) |
📌 Meals and activities included depend on the lodges you choose. Contact us for more details.
Tour Highlights
✅ Explore the Namib Desert – the world's oldest at 55 million years
✅ Enjoy activities in Swakopmund (and Walvis Bay) on the Skeleton Coast
✅ Experience the vast landscapes of Damaraland
✅ Spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and more in Etosha National Park
✅ Visit Popa Falls and enjoy game drives in Mahango or Buffalo Game Parks
✅ Take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta for an unforgettable bush experience
✅ Witness herds of elephants along the Chobe River
✅ View one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Victoria Falls
Namibia & Botswana Adventure Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek (1 Night)
Welcome to Namibia! Upon arrival, a representative from NTS will meet you and assist with your car rental handover in Windhoek. Once you’ve received your travel documents and essentials, the rest of the day is yours to unwind and settle in.
What to Do:
Check in to your accommodation and take a moment to relax.
If you're up for it, explore Windhoek’s bustling town center or pick up supplies.
As evening approaches, enjoy a meal at one of the city’s well-known restaurants, sampling local Namibian flavors.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: The Weinberg Windhoek
Standard: The Elegant Guesthouse
Day 2 & 3: Discover Sossusvlei (2 Nights)
Start the day with breakfast before embarking on a 4-5 hour journey to the breathtaking landscapes of Sossusvlei, nestled in the world’s oldest desert.
On the Road:
Enjoy multiple scenic stops as you traverse the Khomas Highlands into the Namib Desert.
Capture the stunning changing landscapes as you make your way south.
Things to Experience:
Refresh at your lodge pool after the drive.
Explore the iconic red dunes, Sesriem Canyon, and fossilized dunes.
Join a guided nature drive or take on one of the area’s many hiking trails.
Start the next morning early to catch the sunrise over the dunes, offering spectacular photography opportunities.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Namib Outpost
Standard: Desert Homestead Lodge
Day 4 & 5: Swakopmund - Coastal Charm (2 Nights)
Bid farewell to the desert as you make your way to Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast, where cooler ocean breezes and German-inspired architecture await.
En Route:
Stop by Solitaire for a famous apple strudel and fresh-baked bread.
Consider a detour through the Moon Landscape to see the ancient Welwitschia plants.
Activities in Swakopmund:
Explore the coastal town’s vibrant art shops, museums, and galleries.
Take part in adventure activities like quad biking, sandboarding, or paragliding over the dunes.
Visit Walvis Bay for a marine safari or a relaxing walk along the lagoon.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Strand Hotel
Standard: Swakopmund Luxury Suites
Day 6: Scenic Drive to Damaraland (1 Night)
Journey along the Skeleton Coast, stopping at Cape Cross to witness the impressive Cape Fur Seal colony before heading inland to the rocky terrains of Damaraland.
On the Road:
Opt for the coastal route or take an inland detour through Uis to reach Twyfelfontein.
Things to Do in Damaraland:
Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of granite inselbergs and vast desert plains.
Enjoy nature drives, scenic walks, or specialized activities like rhino tracking.
Visit ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Mowani Mountain Camp
Standard: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
Day 7: Enter Etosha National Park (South Gate) (1 Night)
Make your way to the southern entrance of Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations.
En Route Highlights:
Drive past the dramatic Etendeka Plateau.
Stop at the Petrified Forest or take in the view at Vingerklip.
Wildlife Experiences:
Self-drive or guided game drives to spot elephants, lions, rhinos, and abundant plains game.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Ongava Lodge
Standard: Etosha Village
Day 8 & 9: Etosha National Park (East Gate) (2 Nights)
Embark on a full-day game drive, stopping at various waterholes as you make your way to the eastern side of the park.
Wildlife Encounters:
Enjoy morning and evening guided safaris for optimal game viewing.
Observe diverse species congregating at waterholes.
If staying inside the park, experience the thrill of floodlit waterhole game viewing at night.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Onguma The Fort
Standard: Mushara Bush Camp
Day 10: Journey to the Caprivi Strip (1 Night)
Leave the arid landscapes behind as you enter the lush, wildlife-rich Caprivi region.
On the Road:
Stop by the Hoba Meteorite, the largest known meteorite on Earth.
Watch for free-roaming livestock as you enter the sub-tropical Caprivi Strip.
Activities in Caprivi:
Take a sunset river cruise.
Enjoy game drives or boat safaris.
Spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa
Standard: Shametu River Lodge
Day 11: Cross into Botswana - Maun (1 Night)
Today, you’ll cross the border into Botswana, making your way to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta.
Things to Do in Maun:
Relax at your lodge after the drive.
Enjoy a sundowner by the pool before your Delta adventure begins.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury & Standard: Maun Studios
Day 12 & 13: Okavango Delta Safari (2 Nights)
Fly from Maun to your exclusive Okavango Delta lodge, where an aerial view of the wetlands offers breathtaking wildlife sightings.
Experiences in the Delta:
Take a mokoro (dugout canoe) safari through winding waterways (seasonal at some lodges).
Enjoy guided bush walks and game drives.
Spot diverse wildlife, from elephants and hippos to lions and exotic birds.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Camp Okavango
Standard: Moremi Crossing
Day 14: Chobe National Park - Elephant Paradise (1 Night)
Take a scenic charter flight to Kasane, where Chobe National Park awaits with some of Africa’s largest elephant herds.
Chobe Highlights:
Embark on an exciting game drive in search of predators and plains game.
Cruise along the Chobe River, watching elephants and hippos from the water.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Chobe Game Lodge
Standard: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 15: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (1 Night)
After a final morning game activity in Chobe, cross into Zimbabwe to witness the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.
Victoria Falls Highlights:
Take a guided tour of the falls, marveling at the sheer power of the cascading water.
Enjoy sunset drinks overlooking the Zambezi River.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: The Victoria Falls Hotel
Standard: Ilala Lodge
Day 16: Departure
Your incredible adventure comes to an end. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a final morning at leisure before your transfer to the airport for departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included | Excluded |
Accommodation | International flights |
Meals (details on request) | Personal travel insurance |
Vehicle hire | Visas and visa applications |
Vehicle drop-off/one-way delivery fee | Optional extra activities |
Airport and airstrip transfers | Fuel |
Shared road transfers as necessary | Park entry fees |
Seat on shared charter flights as indicated | Staff gratuities |
Meet and Greet | |
24/7 in-country support | |
Comprehensive travel diary with itinerary, map, route descriptions, booking vouchers, contact numbers, and useful information |
Pricing for 2025
No. of Guests | 2 Guests | 4 Guests | Single Supplement |
Luxury - Low Season | ZAR 109,330 | ZAR 95,070 | ZAR 31,560 (Nam section) |
US$ 3,995 | US$ 3,995 | US$ 1,020 (Bots/Zim section) | |
Luxury - High Season | ZAR 118,045 | ZAR 102,675 | ZAR 34,155 (Nam section) |
US$ 5,675 | US$ 5,675 | US$ 1,695 (Bots/Zim section) | |
Standard - Low Season | ZAR 50,640 | ZAR 38,195 | ZAR 9,535 (Nam section) |
US$ 3,390 | US$ 3,390 | US$ 805 (Bots/Zim section) | |
Standard - High Season | ZAR 54,045 | ZAR 40,490 | ZAR 10,010 (Nam section) |
US$ 3,930 | US$ 3,930 | US$ 1,020 (Bots/Zim section) |
Additional Notes
All prices are approximate.
Prices are in ZAR (South African Rands) for Namibia & South Africa and in USD (US Dollars) for Botswana, Zimbabwe & Zambia.
Prices are per person sharing.
The total tour cost combines both the Namibian section (ZAR) and the Bots/Zim/Zam section (USD).
ZAR (South African Rand) is 1:1 with the Namibian Dollar.
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