21-Day Namibia & Botswana Safari with Adventure In The Wild Safaris

Start and end in Victoria Falls, Zambia – this epic 21-day Namibia and Botswana Safari with Adventure In The Wild Safaris showcases the top wildlife destinations in Southern Africa. From the thundering Victoria Falls and lush Caprivi Strip to the arid deserts of Namibia and the wetlands of the Okavango Delta, this journey is perfect for travelers seeking a classic African adventure safari experience.

Quick Overview

• Victoria Falls – iconic waterfall & optional adventure activities
• Caprivi Strip & Etosha National Park – wildlife game viewing
• Damaraland & Swakopmund – rock art & adventure sports
• Namib Desert – Sossusvlei Dunes & Sesriem Canyon
• Kalahari Desert – bushwalk with San people
• Okavango Delta – mokoro safaris & walking adventures
• Chobe National Park – game-rich boat cruise

Full Itinerary

Days 1 – 2: Victoria Falls, Zambia

Begin your Namibia and Botswana Safari with Adventure In The Wild Safaris at the spectacular Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke That Thunders”). Enjoy two days exploring the falls and joining thrilling optional activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter flights, or sunset cruises.

• Included: Entrance to Victoria Falls
• Accommodation: Comfortable lodge
• Meals: Breakfast on Day 2

Days 3 – 4: Caprivi Strip, Namibia

Travel into the Caprivi Strip, Namibia’s greenest and most water-rich region. Explore the Mahango Game Reserve on game drives and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Kwando River. Look out for elephants, hippos, and even the elusive African wild dog.

• Included: Game drives, park entrance fees, boat cruise
• Accommodation: Tented camp and treehouses
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 5: Rundu, Namibia

Drive along the Kavango River through rural villages to Rundu. This riverside town offers fantastic bird watching and beautiful sunsets over the Okavango River.

• Accommodation: Riverside lodge
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Days 6 – 8: Etosha National Park, Namibia

Enjoy an unforgettable wildlife experience in Etosha National Park, home to a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Spot elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species during game drives through this iconic safari destination.

• Included: Entrance fees, game drives
• Accommodation: Guest farm near the park
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 9: Brandberg & Damaraland

Travel to Damaraland, stopping to view ancient rock art at Twyfelfontein. Take a guided walk to the famous ‘White Lady’ paintings and stay in the Ugab River region, home to desert-adapted elephants.

• Included: Guided rock art walk
• Accommodation: Comfortable chalets
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Days 10 – 11: Swakopmund

Visit Cape Cross Seal Colony before heading to Swakopmund. Enjoy a free day to explore the coast, try sandboarding, skydiving, or take an optional sea kayaking trip in Walvis Bay.

• Included: Entrance to Cape Cross
• Accommodation: Seaside hotel
• Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x1

Days 12 – 13: Namib Desert

Venture into the Namib Desert to see the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei and explore the narrow Sesriem Canyon. Watch a dramatic sunset over the desert for a picture-perfect end to each day.

• Included: Park entrance fees, guided walks
• Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 14: Windhoek

Drive north to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, and explore this cultural hub. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant (own expense) and reflect on the journey so far.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 15: Kalahari Desert, Botswana

Cross into Botswana and head into the remote Kalahari Desert. Learn about the San Bushmen during a guided nature walk, discovering ancient survival techniques and cultural traditions.

• Included: San bush walk
• Accommodation: Chalets
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Days 16 – 18: Okavango Delta

Travel to Maun and venture into the heart of the Okavango Delta by mokoro. Spend two nights in a remote tented bush camp on a secluded island. Enjoy guided walks, birdwatching, swimming, and total immersion in one of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas.

• Included: Mokoro trip, bush walks, park fees
• Accommodation: Safari camp and tented camp
• Meals: Breakfast x3, Lunch x3, Dinner x2

Day 19: Makgadikgadi Pans

Journey to the shimmering Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – vast, surreal, and ancient. Watch the sunset over the pans and experience the silence of this unique desert landscape.

• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 20 – 21: Chobe National Park & Victoria Falls

Travel to Chobe National Park, famous for its large elephant herds. Enjoy a game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River, spotting hippos, crocs, and wildlife drinking at the water’s edge. Return to Victoria Falls where your Namibia and Botswana safari with Adventure In The Wild Safaris concludes.

• Included: Sunset cruise, park entrance
• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x1

Why Travel with Adventure In The Wild Safaris?

With expert guides, quality accommodations, and seamless logistics, Adventure In The Wild Safaris ensures an unforgettable 21-day African safari from Victoria Falls to the Namib and Okavango Delta. This is the ideal journey for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and wildlife enthusiasts alike.