Namibia Botswana Zimbabwe

The Treasure of Southern Africa

15 Days / 14 Nights Max 8 travellers Min 2 pax From $2,499

Overview

This 15-day circuit takes you through the heart of Southern Africa, a region of exceptional natural and cultural wealth. From Namibia's spectacular dunes and abundant wildlife to Botswana's world-famous national parks and Zimbabwe's majestic Victoria Falls, each stage offers a deep immersion into unique landscapes and authentic traditions.

Starting in Windhoek, the tour winds through the red dunes of the Kalahari, the towering dunes of the Namib Desert, the wild Skeleton Coast, the rock art of Damaraland, and Etosha's wildlife-rich waterholes. Crossing into Botswana via the Caprivi Strip, you'll cruise the Okavango tributaries before reaching the elephant plains of Chobe, ending at the thundering Victoria Falls.

Cost Information

Price Includes
  • Airport welcome & transfer by our team
  • Detailed roadbook & route map on arrival
  • All accommodation (hotel / lodge / guesthouse / camp)
  • Meals as per programme (BB, DBB, or LDBB)
  • Transport: luxury SUV / 4Γ—4 / minibus
  • Destination insurance
  • 15% VAT included
Price Excludes
  • International flights & airport taxes
  • Departure assistance on day of flight
  • Flight & baggage cancellation insurance
  • Medical & repatriation insurance

Itinerary

Route: Arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport

Welcome to the Namibian capital β€” a unique blend of German colonial architecture and African culture. Check in to your hotel and explore Independence Avenue, Christuskirche, and local craft markets before a relaxed dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in Windhoek city centre

Route: Windhoek β†’ Kalahari (approx. 3 hrs)

Head south-east into the Kalahari, famous for its rust-red dunes and surprising biodiversity. An afternoon safari reveals oryx, springbok, suricates, and possibly Kalahari lions. Join a guided Bushmen walk to learn ancient survival techniques.

Accommodation: Safari camp or lodge

Route: Kalahari β†’ Sesriem / Namib Desert (approx. 4 hrs)

Drive into the ancient Namib Desert, the oldest in the world. Visit the narrow gorge of Sesriem Canyon, then enjoy golden-hour photography as the desert light transforms the dune landscape.

Accommodation: Lodge or camp near Sesriem

Route: Full day exploration (approx. 300 km / 4–5 hrs)

Rise before dawn for the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei β€” Big Daddy and Big Mama. Walk through the surreal white clay pan of Deadvlei, its ancient dead trees silhouetted against burnt-orange dunes. End the day under one of the world's finest starry skies.

Accommodation: Lodge or camp near Sesriem

Route: Namib β†’ Swakopmund β†’ Skeleton Coast (approx. 350 km / 5–6 hrs)

Stop in Swakopmund for a seafront stroll or optional quad-biking on the dunes. Continue to the Skeleton Coast, notorious for its ghostly shipwrecks and roaring seal colony at Cape Cross β€” one of the largest in the world.

Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in Swakopmund

Route: Local exploration around Swakopmund & Walvis Bay

Morning boat cruise from Walvis Bay to encounter fur seals, dolphins, and abundant seabirds. The afternoon is free for optional coastal activities β€” scenic flight, museum visits, or relaxing on the beach.

Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in Swakopmund

Route: Skeleton Coast β†’ Damaraland (approx. 300 km / 4–5 hrs)

Journey into Damaraland's raw mineral landscapes. Visit Twyfelfontein β€” 2,000-year-old San rock engravings listed by UNESCO β€” and the towering Brandberg massif. Late afternoon desert-elephant safari.

Accommodation: Lodge in Damaraland

Route: Full day in Damaraland region

A full day tracking desert-adapted elephants through dry riverbeds and rocky valleys with an expert guide. These rare pachyderms have developed longer legs and larger feet to traverse the harsh terrain β€” an unforgettable wildlife encounter.

Accommodation: Lodge in Damaraland

Route: Damaraland β†’ Etosha NP (approx. 300 km / 4–5 hrs)

En route to Etosha, stop at a Himba village for a cultural exchange with this semi-nomadic people. Arrive at Etosha in time for an evening waterhole vigil β€” lions, elephants, and rhinos gather as darkness falls.

Accommodation: Lodge or camp in or near Etosha NP

Route: Full day in Etosha NP

Spend a full day tracking the Namibian Big Four β€” lions, elephants, giraffes, and rhinos β€” across Etosha's vast salt pan. Multiple waterholes guarantee sightings throughout the day and at night.

Accommodation: Lodge or camp in or near Etosha NP

Route: Etosha β†’ Divundu via Kavango (approx. 500 km / 6–7 hrs)

A long but rewarding drive through Kavango country to Divundu on the Okavango River. Arrive for a sunset cruise to spot hippos and water birds, then a peaceful night listening to the river.

Accommodation: River lodge at Divundu

Route: Divundu β†’ Kongola (approx. 200 km / 3–4 hrs)

Continue through the Caprivi Strip to Kongola, stopping for a game drive in Bwabwata National Park β€” where buffalo, wild dog, and hippo thrive. Visit a traditional village in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Lodge at Kongola

Route: Kongola β†’ Kasane via Ngoma Border (approx. 250 km / 3–4 hrs)

Cross into Botswana at Ngoma and enter Chobe National Park β€” home to Africa's largest elephant population. Afternoon game drive followed by a legendary sunset river cruise.

Accommodation: Lodge in Kasane near Chobe NP

Route: Kasane β†’ Victoria Falls (approx. 100 km / 2 hrs)

Transfer to the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls β€” one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. A guided tour reveals every dramatic viewpoint of the falls. Optional helicopter flight, Zambezi cruise, or craft market visits fill the afternoon.

Accommodation: Lodge or hotel at Victoria Falls

Route: Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport

Final morning β€” a last breakfast at the lodge, some souvenir shopping, then transfer to the airport for your return flight. Your Southern African adventure comes to a close, but the memories will last a lifetime.

Accommodation: β€” (End of tour)

Route Map

Interactive route map β€” Windhoek β†’ Kalahari β†’ Sossusvlei β†’ Swakopmund β†’ Damaraland β†’ Etosha β†’ Divundu β†’ Kongola β†’ Kasane β†’ Victoria Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions

A 15-day guided circuit through Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, covering spectacular desert landscapes, UNESCO-listed sites, world-class wildlife parks, and the majestic Victoria Falls.

Namibia: Sossusvlei dunes, Swakopmund coast, Damaraland, Etosha National Park. Botswana: Chobe National Park & Okavango tributaries. Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls.

15 days / 14 nights, with well-balanced stops to explore each country in depth.

Game drives, desert-elephant tracking, Bushmen cultural walk, Walvis Bay dolphin cruise, rock art visit at Twyfelfontein, Chobe river cruise, and Victoria Falls guided tour.

We offer Standard (comfortable lodges and camps) and Luxury (high-end eco-lodges with premium services), all carefully chosen for location and hospitality.

A passport valid for at least 6 months. Visas for Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe may be required β€” we can assist with the process.
Quick Facts
  • Duration 15 Days / 14 Nights
  • Countries Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
  • Max Travellers 8
  • Min Pax 2
  • Starting From $2,499
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Tour Highlights
  • Sossusvlei & Deadvlei dunes at sunrise
  • Skeleton Coast & Cape Cross seal colony
  • Desert elephants of Damaraland
  • Etosha National Park safaris
  • Chobe National Park river cruise
  • Victoria Falls β€” a UNESCO World Heritage Site