9-Day Botswana Safari: From Namibia to Victoria Falls Adventure
Experience the best of southern Africa on this affordable Botswana Safari starting in Namibia and ending at the iconic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Journey through Etosha National Park, the lush Okavango Delta, the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park, and the surreal Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. This overland lodge safari offers authentic wildlife encounters, stunning scenery, and unforgettable cultural moments along the way.
Quick Overview
- Starts in Windhoek, Namibia
- Ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Destinations: Etosha National Park, Okavango Delta, Moremi, Makgadikgadi Pans, Chobe National Park
- Style: Lodge Overland Safari
- Duration: 9 Days
Detailed 9-Day Botswana Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek to Etosha National Park – Namibia
Your Botswana Safari begins in Windhoek. After meeting your guide, journey north to Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuaries. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and your first game drive, seeking out elephants, lions, zebras, and possibly black rhinos near the Etosha Pan. Overnight at a rest camp inside the park.
Included: Afternoon Game Drive
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Etosha National Park to Divundu – Namibia
After a final morning game drive in Etosha, travel northeast to Divundu along the lush Kavango River. This area is teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Relax riverside and prepare for your journey into Botswana.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Divundu to Maun – Botswana
Start your day with a peaceful cruise on the Kavango River, observing wildlife from the water. Then, cross the border into Botswana and drive to Maun – the gateway to the Okavango Delta. You may choose an optional scenic flight over the Delta for breathtaking views.
Included: Morning Boat Cruise
Optional: Okavango Delta Flight
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Okavango Delta & Khwai Conservation Area – Botswana
Today you venture deep into the Okavango Delta. Transfer by 4×4 into Khwai, bordering Moremi and Chobe National Parks. Glide through narrow waterways in a traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) and enjoy a guided nature walk. Stay in a rustic mobile camp for a true wilderness experience.
Included: Mokoro Excursion, Nature Walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Game Drive in Moremi National Park – Botswana
Explore the incredible biodiversity of Moremi National Park, one of the most scenic areas of the Okavango Delta. Look out for the Big Five, rare wild dogs, and abundant birdlife as you enjoy a full-day game drive.
Included: Full-Day Safari
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Khwai to Nata & Makgadikgadi Pans – Botswana
Return to Maun and travel east to the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. These lunar-like landscapes offer otherworldly beauty. During the wet season, flamingos and migratory birds flock to the pans. Enjoy an afternoon drive around Nata Pan before spending the night at a lodge nearby.
Included: Nata Pan Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Nata to Kasane & Chobe National Park – Botswana
Continue your Botswana Safari as you journey north to the town of Kasane, nestled on the banks of the Chobe River. In the afternoon, cruise along the river for an up-close look at elephants, hippos, and more as they gather along the water’s edge.
Included: Chobe River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Kasane to Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe
Cross into Zimbabwe and travel to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the afternoon exploring the falls or taking part in optional adventure activities like bungee jumping or whitewater rafting. Overnight at a riverside lodge near the Zambezi National Park.
Optional: Victoria Falls Entry, Adventure Activities
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe
Your unforgettable Botswana Safari ends after breakfast. Consider extending your stay in Victoria Falls to enjoy more of its incredible activities, from helicopter flights to sunset cruises.
Optional: Adventure Excursions
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities
Botswana Safari Options
- Okavango Delta Scenic Flight
- Guided Kalahari San Walk
- Chobe National Park Game Drive
- Tips for Mokoro Polers
Victoria Falls Activities (Zimbabwe)
- Victoria Falls National Park Entry
- Zambezi Sunset Cruise
- Bungee Jumping
- Helicopter or Microlight Flights
- White Water Rafting
- Dinner Out in Vic Falls
- Morning Tram & Bridge Tour
Child Policy
This Botswana Safari is open to children aged 8 and older. Children aged 8–9 may join on request. A maximum of 4 children aged 10–15 are allowed per departure. Some activities have age restrictions, so please enquire for details before booking.