Southern Africa Journey

18 days—Namibia - Botswana- Zimbabwe

$3260-3910 USD

pp

Safari summary

Rafiki tours and Safaris offer you an exceptional 18-day expedition in the heart of Namibia Botswana and World Seven Wonder. Land of contrasts and unspoiled nature, Botswana and Zimbabwe offer a thousand faces.
From the Namib to Okavango Delta to the arid Kalahari Desert, and its characteristic red sand, to the massive waterfalls of Victoria, passing by the extravagant river that will never find the sea, the Okavango, and the immense African savannah, lovers of landscapes arid, and animals will be enchanted.
Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe are safe, welcoming, colorful, and where life is good!


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months September, October, November
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
  • Bushman | tribal visits
  • Self-drive safari
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Windhoek

Meet Your Namibian Host and a short transfer to Windhoek which is about 42 kilometers, nestle in between the Eros Mountain to the north, Khomas Hochland to the west and Aus mountain to the South, which make the capital to be in a dugout Mountain and continue to our Lodge in between Aus Mountain. check in at our Guesthouse

Windhoek Garden Boutique Guesthouse or Similar

Windhoek - Namib Desert

Namib-Naukluft

Breakfast at the Guesthouse and depart for Sossusvlei, all the way to the Namib Desert. We will see Vicinity of the beautiful landscapes and the different flora and faunas along the road to the desert. Arrive late afternoon at lodge Lodge: Situated at the Entrance Gate to the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei Lodge offers direct access to the towering red sand dunes, the famous pan of Sossusvlei, the scorched black trees of Dead Vlei and the remarkable Sesriem Canyon

Sossusvlei Lodge or Similar

Sesriem - Sossusvlei - Deadvlei

Namib-Naukluft

An early start from the Lodge to enter the Namib-Naukluft Park at sunrise, while the temperature is still mild and when the dune contrasts are at their best. The more energetic could climb to the upper ridge of Big Daddy Dune, one of the highest dunes in this area! later in time in the afternoon - Experience the remarkable depths of Sesriem Canyon. Our guides will share the history behind this magnificent natural canyon carved by the Tsauchab River.

Sossusvlei Lodge or Similar

Namib Desert - Swakopmund

departure for Swakopmund driving through the Namib Desert and then make stops on the route at Solitaire, Tropic of Capricorn and through the moon landscape for the sight-seeing of the desert creatures. Enjoying the endless landscape of Namib all the way to Swakopmund

Swakopmund Sand Hotel or Similar

Swakopmund - Walvis Bay

After breakfast at the hotel - Transfer to Walvis Bay for Marine Cruise Marine Cruise: Experience the beautiful coast of Namibia and the amazing riches of the Atlantic Ocean with the Marine Cruise. See an abundance of bird and mammal life up close and delight in the sea air, fresh oysters, and bubbles Afternoon and evening at leisure to explore the surrounding attractions near the hotel

Swakopmund Sand Hotel

Swakopmund - Tyfelfontein

breakfast, Departure from Swakopmund alongside the coast to see the shipwreck through Henties Bay and continue to Cape Cross Seal Colony. After our visit to the Cape Cross, we continue inland heading to Uis which is one of the Local old Tin Mine and for the beautiful view of the Brandberg mountain, the highest mountain in Namibia and continue to Twyfelfontein

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Twyfelfontein

After breakfast at the Lodge and set for Visit to Burnt Mountain; Visit to Organ Pipes; Visit to Twyfelfontein Conservancy (Rock Art) and afternoon Nature Drive in search of Desert Adapted Elephant in the Huab River

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or Similar

Twyfelfontein - Etosha

Etosha

After breakfast and depart for Etosha. Along the way admire the beauty of the Namibia scenery and the different vegetation of the Savannah woodland area with your guide. And a visit to the Himba Village just before heading to Etosha. Afternoon Game Drive in Etosha National Park

Okaukuejo Double Room or Similar

Etosha - Etosha

Etosha

Early departure for our half day safari experience in Etosha National Park. Morning hours gives you a unique opportunity to view the incredible animals that are home to Etosha National Park. The abundance of game in Etosha National Park is somewhat unexpected, showcasing some of the most common and rarest wildlife species.

Mushara Lodge or Similar

Etosha - Tsunkwe

Etosha

After breakfast, we leave for Grass hook where we will participate on some activity. An action day include Bush Walk and Village visit to the San people. A Bush Walk is a traditional methods of which San people use to track and hunt while living in the Bush and Traditional homestead is to get to know the people way of life and what they do when in the village. After well and educative Tour, we continue to Tsumkwe which is known as the capital of the San People

Tsunkwe Country Lodge

Tsunkwe - Maun

Okavango Delta

After our Breakfast, we will drive toward the Dombe border and cross into Botswana. Transfer till Maun which is the Tourism capital of the north part of Botswana The Delta Okavango Delta is also known as the Okavango Marsh, located in the northern part of Botswana, with an area of about 16,000 square kilometers, it is the largest inland delta on the planet and the largest and most beautiful oasis in Africa, covering an area of about 16,000 square kilometers, each year by the Okavango River.

Sedia Hotel or Similar

Maun - Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

After breakfast, we departure for our full day excursion into the Okavango Delta. Am and Pm Mokoro ride in the Okavango Delta and go deep into the delta to see the rich vegetation and animals on both sides. There are many birds, including various owls. Okavango Delta has swamps filled with lilies, grassy grasslands and lush forest.

Sedia Hotel or Similar

Maun - Moremi

Moremi

Breakfast and transfer to town to do our little shopping before departure to Moremi National Park where you will be spending the next two-day Safaris in the park.

Moremi Bush Camp

Moremi National Park

Moremi

Moremi Game Reserve is in northern Botswana, in the Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during seasonal floods. Dugout canoes are used to navigate past birdlife, hippos, and crocodiles on waterways like the Xakanaxa Lagoon. On land, wildlife includes lions, leopards, and rhinos. Safari camps are common, with several dotted around large Chief's Island and the forested Mopane Tongue Peninsula

Moremi Bush Camp

Moremi - Gweta - Nata

Moremi | Nxai Pan | Okavango Delta

Morning drive before leaving the park back to Maun and then to Nata,considered the gateway to the Makgadikgadi Pans. Elephant Sands is famous for its watering hole, voted as one of the top ten watering holes in Africa. At this watering hole, you can expect to see animals such as wild dogs, different antelope species and of course elephants that walk through the campsite searching for fresh water. This will most certainly be the closest you will get to these wild animals on foot

Elephant Sand Lodge or similar

Elephant Sand - Kasane

Chobe

Continue to the small town of Kasane, which is adjacent to the Chobe National Park & Chobe River. Relish the views during your included afternoon sunset boat cruise. Take your own sundowner with you as you look for wildlife on the banks of the Chobe River. Game such as elephant, buffalo, kudu, bushbuck, hippo, giraffe, and sable are commonly seen along the river edge, and it is a birdwatcher’s paradise during the summer months

Water Lilly Lodge

Kasane - Victoria Falls

Chobe | Victoria Falls

Am Game drive in the Chobe National Park and back to our lodge for breakfast before our transfer to Zimbabwe. Cross into Zimbabwe and enjoy a short drive to the magnificent Victoria Falls and its charming little town. The Victoria Falls is not the widest or highest falls but is regarded as the worlds biggest. It produces a breath-taking curtain of falling water as it drops into the gorge below. See why it is considered among one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Ilala Lodge

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Breakfast, and the end of another incredible tour. Book an additional day or two in Victoria Falls to make the most of your stay. Bungee jump or gorge swing off the Victoria Falls Bridge that links Zambia and Zimbabwe and have a different view of the Victoria Falls at the same time. This bridge is constructed to carry railway, road, and foot traffic. For an adrenaline-filled activity closer to the Zambezi River, choose a half day or full day white water rafting adventure.

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