Embark on a journey to explore the landmarks of three Southern African countries: Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, on a single 12-day safari.
This 12-Day Namibia, Chobe & Vic Falls Safari Tour lets you get the best of Africa’s mesmerizing landscapes as you navigate via the Caprivi Strip, which is bordered by the Kwando, Okavango, Chobe, and Zambezi Rivers.
When you cross over to Botswana, embark on a wildlife expedition in Chobe National Park and conclude with a tour of the scenic Victoria Waterfalls.
Namibia, Chobe & Victoria Falls 12-Day Safari Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer to Okonjima from Windhoek
- Day 2: Explore Etosha Park
- Day 3: Full-day game viewing at Etosha
- Day 4: Travel to the Caprivi Strip
- Day 5: Visit the Kavango Region/Area
- Day 6: Immerse yourself into the Caprivi Strip
- Day 7: Day excursion at Nkasa Rupara Park
- Day 8: Transfer to Chobe National Park
- Day 9: A full day safari in Chobe
- Day 10: Explore Victoria Waterfalls
- Day 11: A full day excursion at the Victoria Falls
- Day 12: Depart back home
Detailed Namibia, Chobe & Victoria Falls 12-Day Safari Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Okonjima from Windhoek
Your driver-guide in Namibia will meet and later give a briefing about this long African trip.
In your comfortable 4×4 tourist vehicle, set off to Okonjima Nature Reserve, a nature reserve most popular for brown hyenas, leopards, and other safari highlights in this protected area.
On arrival, embark on a guided nature walking tour and safely return late in the afternoon to have a leisurely dinner and a night stay.
Day 2: Explore Etosha Park
Following an early morning breakfast, enjoy a guided tour at Okonjima where you will be looking for a diversity of predators.
Your day also includes a sundowner overview of the waterhole, and those keen enough will be in a position to view some parts of Etosha.
Varied wildlife that thrives within Etosha NP includes giraffes, elephants, lions, wildebeest, and others.
Day 3: Full-day game viewing at Etosha
It is a great day dedicated for you to have the best of Eastern Etosha National Park and the Private Onguma Nature Reserve.
A game drive today comes with surprising sights, including leopards, lions, giraffes, springboks, elephants, gemsbok, black-faced impalas, roan antelopes, dik-diks, and many more.
The beauty about today’s safari is that guests can get out of the vehicle and enjoy a short nature walk to look out for smaller species which are hard to spot while in a 4×4 safari car.
Day 4: Travel to the Caprivi Strip
Early in the morning, set off for a 7-hour drive through the mesmerizing landscapes as you head to the Caprivi Strip, also most famous as the Zambezi region.
A night’s stay will be had at the lodge along the Kavango River banks.
At the lodge, there is the possibility of overlooking the scenic river.
Day 5: Visit the Kavango Region/Area
A full day is dedicated for you to have the most of the Kavango Region and nearby national parks.
Myriad of exciting activities can be enjoyed while here depending on the time and include game drives, guided hiking excursions, boat cruises, fishing, and village tours.
Day 6: Immerse yourself into the Caprivi Strip
Early in the morning, leave your lodge for complete immersion into the Caprivi Strip/Zambezi region.
While here, main areas to consider visiting include Nkasa Rupara National Park, home to huge herds of elephants and buffaloes.
Day 7: Day excursion at Nkasa Rupara Park
A full day will be dedicated for you to explore Nkasa Rupara National Park.
This is on a guided day and night game drive or combined with a boat cruise, village, or guided walking excursion.
Day 8: Transfer to Chobe National Park
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, and after, exit Namibia for Botswana.
Today’s journey includes a stopover at Katima Mulilo. From here, proceed to the lodge nearby Kazungula town not far from Chobe National Park.
Have a leisurely dinner and overnight stay at the pre-booked lodge.
Day 9: A full day safari in Chobe
Most popular for its abundant wildlife, Chobe is the best place to enjoy a game drive and boat cruise.
In the morning, you will begin your day with a guided game drive to see the big game species and birds.
In the afternoon, you will be part of the boat cruise that allows you to watch aquatic species like hippos and crocodiles while they bask in the sun.
Day 10: Explore Victoria Waterfalls
From Chobe, connect to Zimbabwe to explore Victoria Falls.
This includes border crossing, and a night’s stay will be in one of the nearest lodges or hotels to the waterfalls.
Day 11: A full day excursion at the Victoria Falls
Embark on a guided walking safari which comes with exceptional views of the Victoria Falls.
Other possible experiences include helicopter rides over the falls, a game drive in the Zambezi National Park, or whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and more.
Day 12: Depart back home
After breakfast, you will be picked up by the driver-guide and dropped off at the airport.
Today, you will be flying back home, marking the end of the 12-day African safari in Namibia, Botswana, and Victoria Falls.
End of Namibia, Chobe & Victoria Falls 12-Day Safari Tour.
