9 Day Botswana Safari: Victoria Falls to Namibia (Camping Overland tour)

9 Day Botswana Safari: Victoria Falls to Namibia

Quick Itinerary Overview

This 9-day Botswana Safari starts in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness the iconic Victoria Falls waterfall. Your journey continues with thrilling optional activities, including white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and scenic helicopter flights. Next, you’ll explore the wildlife-packed Chobe National Park in Botswana, home to Africa’s Big Five and renowned for its large elephant herds. Continue on to the surreal Makgadigadi Pans and the pristine wetlands of the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas. Experience traditional mokoro boat rides and camp under the stars in one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas. Finally, head into Namibia for a river cruise on the Kavango River and thrilling wildlife sightings in Etosha National Park. Your adventure concludes in Windhoek, Namibia.

Itinerary for this Botswana Safari

Day 1: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

The safari begins in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where your guide will give you an overview of the journey ahead. Explore the stunning Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke That Thunders”). You can also enjoy optional activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and helicopter flights over the falls. Spend the night at a campsite near the falls, staying in pre-erected dome tents with camper beds.

Day 2: Victoria Falls to Kasane (Chobe National Park) – Botswana

Today, you’ll travel into Botswana and head to Kasane, a town on the borders of four countries. Embark on a Chobe River boat cruise to observe wildlife such as elephants, hippos, and various bird species. Overnight, camp by the river, adjacent to Chobe National Park.

Day 3: Kasane to Nata (Makgadigadi Pans) – Botswana

Your journey continues to the Makgadigadi Pans, a vast salt flat. In the afternoon, you’ll drive across the surreal landscape of the salt pans before camping at an oasis near Nata Pan.

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

Head to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, where you can take a scenic flight over this unique wetland. In the afternoon, travel to the Khwai River Conservation Area and camp with stunning views of the floodplains. Experience a sunset excursion on traditional mokoro boats through the serene waterways.

Day 5: Savuti Game Reserve (Chobe National Park) – Botswana

Explore Savuti Game Reserve, a premier wildlife area in Botswana known for its rich biodiversity. Go on a full-day game drive and spot elephants, lions, and other wildlife in this rugged and remote reserve.

Day 6: Khwai (Okavango Delta) to Maun – Botswana

Return to Maun, where you can relax or explore the local village. If weather and time allow, you can take an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta for a bird’s eye view of this incredible ecosystem.

Day 7: Maun to Divundu – Namibia

Travel northward to the village of Divundu in Namibia, on the banks of the Kavango River. Enjoy a boat cruise along the river, spotting wildlife such as hippos and crocodiles. Stay at a campsite overlooking the river.

Day 8: Divundu to Etosha National Park – Namibia

On Day 8, travel to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s premier wildlife sanctuary. Spend the day game driving and enjoy the abundant wildlife at waterholes throughout the park. Stay overnight at a campsite within the park, surrounded by the wild landscapes of Namibia.

Day 9: Etosha to Windhoek – Namibia

On the final day of your Botswana Safari, enjoy a leisurely morning in Etosha National Park, spotting any final wildlife. Afterward, drive through rural Namibia to the capital city of Windhoek, where your safari ends.