Spend 21 days exploring Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, experiencing the wildlife, culture and scenery only Africa can deliver. From marveling at the Victoria Falls to the breathtaking magnitude of Namibia’s dunes and big game interaction. This tour combines all the comforts of lodge accommodation with an unforgettable safari experience.
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Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Visit the world's highest sand dunes and Sesriem Canyon
- Visit the famous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and capture the glorious and magnificent waterfall
- Game drives throughout the tour for some memorable big game interactions
- Traditional mokoro excursion in Okavango Delta
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia
- Day 2-3: Sossusvlei
- Day 4-5: Swakopmund
- Day 6: Etosha National Park
- Day 7-8: Game drives in Etosha National Park
- Day 9: Etosha - Okavango River
- Day 10: Caprivi
- Day 11: Mahungu
- Day 12: Border transfer to Maun, Botswana
- Day 13: Okavango Delta & Greater Moremi
- Day 14: Greater Moremi
- Day 15: Makgadikgadi Pans
- Day 16-17: Chobe National Park
- Day 18-19: Border transfer to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
- Day 20: Victoria Falls
- Day 21: Depart Victoria Falls
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Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia
On arrival at Windhoek Airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of your group at the lodge at 18h00 for your pre-departure meeting.
Days 2-3: Sossusvlei
Moving south we make our way towards the Namib Naukluft National Park and our accommodationfor the next two nights. The park contains what is considered to be the oldest desert in the world. The next morning we need to wake up early to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. These dunes, which can reach heights of over 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). We also stop to view the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River.
Days 4-5: Swakopmund
The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park on our way to Swakopmund. The Namib-Naukluft Desert is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world. Sightings of the unique fauna and flora are a must on a Namibian safari. The animals of this harsh landscape include the oryx, springbok and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra. En-route we make a stop in the small town of Walvis Bay where you may spot a variety of birds including flamingo’s in the lagoon. We arrive at the charming coastal town of Swakopmund in the late afternoon where you will have the rest of the day at leisure.
On Day 5 you will have the opportunity to visit a local urban sustainability centre and explore the ways in which they preserve energy, water, waste and biodiversity, on a semi guided tour. The rest of the day you will have the opportunity to partake in optional activities or alternatively just soak up the atmosphere of this little quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches.
Day 4: Breakfast & Lunch included.
Day 5: Breakfast included.
Day 6: Etosha National Park
Leaving the cold Atlantic coastline behind us, we continue our journey towards Namibia’s best known highlight of the north – Etosha National Park. The first night is spent at our lodge neighbouring the park, situated on an outcrop of dolomite rocks and overlooking a forest of Mopane and white Seringa trees. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the pool, or take a leisurely stroll through the natural bush and gardens. Optional game drives are also available.
Days 7-8: Game drives in Etosha National Park
After breakfast we enter the Etosha National Park via the Andersson gate, named after Karl Johan Andersson, one of the first European explorers to come across the Etosha pan, which means “Great White Place” in the Ndonga dialect of the Ovambo tribe. We fill the next two days with game drives in the hopes of spotting lion, leopard, elephant and rhino as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous types of antelope the park has to offer. Our nights are spent at the flood-lit waterholes or viewpoints encountering the park’s various nocturnal animals that come to drink. Etosha was declared a National Park in 1907 and it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish.
Day 9: Etosha - Okavango River
Departing from Etosha we drive further north to the town of Rundu. Here we visit the Mbunza Living Museum, a traditional cultural school and communal business for the local Kavango people who make a living from fishing, tending cattle and cultivating crops.
After this cultural interaction, we make our way Kaisosi River Lodge on the banks of the Okavango River. We will arrive in the late afternoon to relax by the pool with a sundowner, listening to the sounds of Mother Nature.
Day 10: Caprivi
This morning we travel eastwards onto our camp in the western Caprivi region, Nunda River Lodge. Before departure however, there will be time for optional activities such as an early morning boat cruise at the lodge. Continue to your lodge situated on the banks of the Okavango River. In the late afternoon you will enjoy a sunset cruise to Popa Falls.
Day 11: Mahangu National Park
In the morning we drive to Mahangu, meaning ‘food of the local people’, which is situated next to the Okavango River. Enjoy an morning game drive in the Greater Bwabwata National Park, which extends from the Kavango River in the west to the Kwando River in the east and incorporates the Mahangu Game Reserve. Elephant, roan, kudu and buffalo are amongst the animals likely to be seen as well as prolific birdlife.
In the afternoon return to your lodge and spent the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Day 12: Border transfer to Maun, Botswana
We leave the Caprivi and travel south to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. The name Maun is derived from the San word “maung”, which means “the place of short reeds”. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, either relaxing next to the pool at the lodge or if you are keen for some excitement, why not book an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.
Day 13: Maun to the Greater Moremi
After breakfast we will be picked up by our local Botswana guides and take a short drive to the mokoro station. From here, we will float in these traditional dug-out canoes through the thick vegetation of the Okavango Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without ever reaching the coast. After this spectacular excursion, we make our way to our camp, which is situated in the Greater Moremi region. Once settled into our camp, we will enjoy dinner and embark on a night game drive in the private concession – a fantastic opportunity to spot some nocturnal animals that are more difficult to encounter during the day.
Day 14: Greater Moremi
We have the opportunity to spend the day on game drives. In our open 4x4 vehicle we will explore the Moremi Game Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives hopefully spotting a variety of game that frequent this region. This large area is renowned for its concentration of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during just one game drive. Game viewing is seasonal; depending on the time of the year you may see different species in different areas.
The best time for game viewing is the end of the dry season or spring from August to November. During this season, in order for us to offer the best game viewing possible, extra driving may be required due to the animals migrating closer to the river. In the summer, birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors.
Day 15: Nata
We leave the bush behind and travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans, once a large river fed lake, however the pans are now saline and empty. In the afternoon we visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary, where we get the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view over the Sowa pan, which is part of the Greater Makgadikgadi Pans. (Please note a visit to the pans is subject to the road conditions and water levels as well as time constraints.)
Days 16-17: Chobe National Park
This morning we head north to Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park. Chobe, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephant found on the African continent. The afternoon is at leisure to partake in a number of optional activities or to relax by the pool.
The next day you will get to see the wildlife of the Chobe National Park on a morning game drive, with the hope of spotting big game up close and also the possibility of an encounter with one of the large predators. In the afternoon we go on a cruise on the Chobe River, a truly unforgettable experience and one of the best ways to view the animals as they come down to drink, as well as the spectacular African sunset.
Days 18-19: Border transfer to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Today, we make our way into Zimbabwe to Nantwich Lodge, situated in the northwest corner of Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, covering an area of approx. 14 650 km2. Named after a local chief, Hwange is situated in the northwest corner of the country about one hour south of the Victoria Falls. Due to its close proximity to the Falls, Hwange boasts an incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, and a plethora of African wildlife. There are over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species recorded here. Upon your arrival, you'll have the opportunity to partake in an afternoon game drive, allowing you to immediately immerse yourself in the rich wildlife experience this pristine location has to offer.
This next morning, you will embark on a walking safari, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. In the afternoon, you'll have the chance to extend your quest for African wildlife on an exciting game drive.
Day 20: Victoria Falls
Continuing our trip, we turn northwards to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Your guide will take you on a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- “the Smoke that thunders”. In the afternoon we have a relaxing sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, basking in the afterglow of the day. The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many optional activities on offer (at own expense).
Day 21: Depart Victoria Falls
Our safari ends after breakfast when you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight.
| Dates | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | USD$6720pp | Contact us |
| 24 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 | USD$6720pp | Contact us |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | USD$6720pp | Contact us |
| 15 Jul 2025 - 04 Aug 2025 | USD$6720pp | Contact us |
| 10 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 | USD$6720pp | Contact us |
| 14 Sep 2025 - 04 Oct 2025 | USD$6720pp | Contact us |
| 02 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025 | USD$6720pp | Contact us |
| 18 Nov 2025 - 08 Dec 2025 | USD$6720pp | Contact us |
| 09 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 | USD$6720pp | Contact us |
** Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
** Single supplements may apply
Suggested Accommodation
| City | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Windhoek | AVANI Windhoek Hotel & Casino or similar |
| Sossusvlei | Agama River Camp or similar |
| Swakopmund | Swakopmund Sands Hotel or similar |
| Etosha National Park | Toshari Lodge or similar |
| Etosha National Park | Namutoni Camp or similar |
| Okavango River | Kaisosi River Lodge or similar |
| Caprivi | Nunda River Lodge or similar |
| Maun | Thamalakane River Lodge or similar |
| Khwai River | Mankwe Bush Lodge or similar |
| Makgadikgadi Pans | Nata Lodge or similar |
| Chobe National Park | Chobe Safari Lodge or similar |
| Hwange National Park | Hideaways Nantwich Lodge or similar |
| Victoria Falls | Ilala Lodge or similar |
Whats included?
- Meals as specified
- All transport in JENMAN safari vehicle
- Game drives and activities as mentioned in the full itinerary
- Experienced local guide
- Park & Activities fees
What’s not included?
- Flights
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- Optional activities
- All drinks
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, curios and tips
- Travel insurance and visas
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