12 Days Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia Safari…

12-Day Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia Safari – Camping Overland Tour

Experience the best of Southern Africa on this unforgettable Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia Safari. This 12-day camping overland tour kicks off at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and journeys through the wilds of Botswana and the dramatic desert landscapes of Namibia. Expect thrilling wildlife encounters, striking natural wonders, and cultural highlights every step of the way.

Quick Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Victoria Falls – Explore the falls and adventure activities
Day 2: Cross into Botswana – Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Day 3: Makgadikgadi Pans – Guided visit to the salt flats
Day 4-6: Okavango Delta & Moremi – Mokoro excursion and game drives
Day 7: Enter Namibia – Kavango River cruise in Divundu
Day 8-10: Etosha National Park – Full-day game drives and waterhole viewing
Day 11: Brandberg Mountains – Rock art hike
Day 12: Swakopmund – End of safari and optional adventure activities

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

Your Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia Safari begins at the spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Spend the day exploring the falls on foot, by helicopter, or from the water on a Zambezi River sunset cruise. Optional adrenaline activities like bungee jumping and white-water rafting are also available. Overnight in pre-erected dome tents near the falls.

Optional Activities: Victoria Falls tour, bungee jumping, microlight flights, rafting, Zambezi cruise

Meals: None

Day 2: Victoria Falls to Kasane – Botswana

Spend the morning enjoying more activities in Victoria Falls before crossing into Botswana. We set up camp along the Chobe River near Chobe National Park, famous for its dense elephant populations. In the afternoon, take a relaxing game-viewing boat cruise along the river.

Included: Chobe River Boat Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Kasane to Nata – Botswana

Today we drive to the unique Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the world’s largest salt flats. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided excursion across this surreal and striking landscape. Overnight among the Mokolwane Palms at a scenic campsite on the edge of the pans.

Included: Makgadikgadi Pans Drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Nata to Maun & Khwai (Okavango Delta) – Botswana

We continue our Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia Safari toward the Okavango Delta. Optional scenic flights over the delta are available. We transfer into 4×4 vehicles and journey to the Khwai River Conservation Area, where we camp in a rustic mobile fly camp. Experience a tranquil mokoro canoe trip at sunset with a local guide.

Included: Mokoro Excursion

Optional: Scenic Delta Flight

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Moremi Game Reserve – Botswana

Spend a full day exploring Moremi, one of the richest wildlife areas in Africa. Look out for Big Five game and a wide variety of birds. This delta region is a mosaic of lagoons, savannah, and forests that offer spectacular game-viewing.

Included: Full-Day Game Drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Khwai to Maun – Botswana

Return to Maun with time to relax at the campsite or opt for a second scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. Enjoy your final evening in Botswana before crossing into Namibia.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Maun to Divundu – Namibia

Cross into Namibia and arrive in Divundu, set along the Kavango River. Relax by the river or take a boat cruise to spot hippos and crocodiles. We camp near the water, with sunset views and a peaceful atmosphere.

Included: Kavango River Boat Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Divundu to Etosha National Park – Namibia

Journey to Etosha, Namibia’s top safari destination. Home to a salt pan visible from space and teeming with wildlife, Etosha offers amazing sightings at waterholes near the campsites. Enjoy a late-afternoon game drive upon arrival.

Included: Etosha Game Drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 9 & 10: Etosha National Park – Namibia

Spend two days exploring Etosha on game drives and relaxing at camp. Visit waterholes for close-up views of wildlife like elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes, and a wide variety of antelope. Don’t miss the floodlit waterholes at night for rare nocturnal sightings.

Included: Full-Day Game Drives

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (x2)

Day 11: Etosha to Brandberg Mountains – Namibia

Leave Etosha behind and travel to the majestic Brandberg Mountains. Take a guided hike to view the ancient White Lady rock art, one of Namibia’s most important archaeological sites.

Included: Brandberg Rock Art Hike

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Brandberg to Swakopmund – Namibia

Conclude your Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia Safari with a scenic drive to Swakopmund. Stop to explore the Lichen Fields and the coastal town of Wlotskasbaken. Arrive in Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure hub, where your safari officially ends. Optional activities such as quad biking, skydiving, and dolphin cruises are available here.

Included: Scenic Stops along the Skeleton Coast

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Important Travel Notes

We recommend arriving in Victoria Falls the day before the tour begins and departing from Swakopmund the day after it ends. Extra nights in both destinations can be arranged for added adventure and comfort.

Alternative Safari Options

This camping overland safari is also available as a lodge tour. Explore the Victoria Falls to Botswana & Namibia Safari in greater comfort with lodge accommodations along the same route.