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12-Day Namibia Botswana Safari Adventure

Join a 12-day journey through three countries: Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. This trip takes you to some of Southern Africa’s most beautiful places.

The safari travels through the Caprivi Strip, surrounded by the Kwando, Okavango, Chobe, and Zambezi Rivers. You will enjoy wildlife in Chobe National Park and finish your tour at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

Tour Highlights

  • Day 1: Travel from Windhoek to Okonjima
  • Day 2: Visit Etosha National Park
  • Day 3: Full-day game drive in Etosha
  • Day 4: Travel to the Caprivi Strip
  • Day 5: Explore the Kavango Region
  • Day 6: Discover more of the Caprivi Strip
  • Day 7: Visit Nkasa Rupara National Park
  • Day 8: Drive to Chobe National Park
  • Day 9: Safari day in Chobe
  • Day 10: Transfer to Victoria Falls
  • Day 11: Full day at Victoria Falls
  • Day 12: Departure

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Travel from Windhoek to Okonjima

Your guide will meet you in Windhoek and give a short briefing before the trip starts. You will drive in a 4×4 safari vehicle to Okonjima Nature Reserve, which is known for leopards, brown hyenas, and other animals. When you arrive, go on a guided nature walk, then enjoy dinner and stay overnight.

Day 2: Visit Etosha National Park

After breakfast, explore more of Okonjima. Later, drive to Etosha National Park. You will enjoy sunset views over a waterhole and might see animals such as elephants, lions, giraffes, and wildebeest.

Day 3: Full-day Safari in Etosha

Spend the whole day exploring the eastern part of Etosha and the Onguma Nature Reserve. You may see lions, leopards, springbok, zebras, and many birds. You might also go on a short guided walk to spot smaller animals.

Day 4: Drive to the Caprivi Strip

Start early and travel about seven hours through changing landscapes to the Caprivi Strip, also called the Zambezi Region. Stay overnight in a lodge near the Kavango River.

Day 5: Explore the Kavango Region

Spend the day exploring the Kavango Region and nearby parks. Activities may include game drives, boat rides, fishing, short hikes, and visits to local villages.

Day 6: More of the Caprivi Strip

Leave your lodge early and continue exploring the Caprivi Strip. A key stop is Nkasa Rupara National Park, home to large groups of elephants and buffalo.

Day 7: Day in Nkasa Rupara National Park

Enjoy a full day in Nkasa Rupara Park. You can go on both day and night game drives, take a boat cruise, walk with a guide, or visit a local village.

Day 8: Travel to Chobe National Park

After breakfast, leave Namibia for Botswana. Stop in Katima Mulilo before going to your lodge near Kazungula, close to Chobe National Park. Relax and enjoy dinner at your lodge.

Day 9: Safari in Chobe

Chobe is known for its large numbers of animals. Start the day with a game drive to see elephants, buffalo, and other animals. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds along the river.

Day 10: Visit Victoria Falls

Travel from Chobe to Zimbabwe to visit Victoria Falls. Cross the border and check in at a hotel or lodge near the falls.

Day 11: Explore Victoria Falls

Take a guided walk at Victoria Falls for great views and photo chances. You can also choose other activities like a helicopter ride, game drive in Zambezi National Park, or try rafting, bungee jumping, or kayaking.

Day 12: Departure

After breakfast, your guide will take you to the airport for your flight home. This marks the end of your 12-day safari through Namibia, Botswana, and Victoria Falls.



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