9 Day Botswana Safari: Victoria Falls to Namibia (Lodge)
Quick Itinerary Overview
Embark on an extraordinary wilderness and wildlife adventure with this budget-friendly Botswana Safari. Highlights include:
- Explore the breathtaking Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and enjoy optional adventure activities.
- Experience exceptional game viewing in Chobe National Park with a Chobe River boat cruise and a full-day 4×4 safari in Moremi National Park.
- Marvel at the surreal Makgadikgadi Pans.
- Discover the Okavango Delta on a traditional mokoro boat.
- Enjoy more amazing game viewing in Etosha National Park in Namibia.
This Africa Overland Tour travels from Victoria Falls to Namibia, staying in comfortable safari lodges along the way.
Itinerary for this Tour
Day 1: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe
The adventure begins in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Your guide will provide an overview of the budget-friendly Botswana Safari ahead. Spend the day exploring the world-famous Victoria Falls, known as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ or ‘the Smoke that Thunders.’ Take in the awe-inspiring view of the mighty Zambezi River cascading over 100 feet.
Optional activities include whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter flights, and more. You’ll overnight in comfortable en-suite rooms near the falls.
Day 2: Victoria Falls to Kasane (Chobe National Park) – Botswana
Today, travel to Kasane, Botswana, the gateway to Chobe National Park. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Chobe River, where you’ll spot elephants, hippos, and various other wildlife. Stay overnight at a safari lodge by the river.
Included Activity: Chobe River Boat Cruise
Day 3: Kasane to Nata (Makgadigadi Pans) – Botswana
Travel to the vast and surreal Makgadikgadi Pans, a massive salt flat. Despite its barren appearance, the area teems with wildlife during the rainy season. In the afternoon, explore the pans, and stay overnight at an oasis near Nata Pan.
Included Activity: Makgadikgadi Pans Drive
Day 4: Nata to Maun & Khwai River (Okavango Delta) – Botswana
Continue your journey to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. From here, enjoy a scenic flight over the delta (optional), then transfer to the Khwai River Conservation Area, where you’ll stay in rustic safari tents. In the evening, embark on a tranquil sunset mokoro ride through the delta.
Included Activity: Sunset Mokoro Ride
Day 5: Moremi National Park (Okavango Delta) – Botswana
Spend the day exploring the renowned Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. This area is home to the Big 5, including lions, elephants, and rhinos. The park’s diverse landscapes provide habitat for numerous wildlife species and abundant birdlife.
Included Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
Day 6: Khwai (Okavango Delta) to Maun – Botswana
Return to Maun for a day at leisure. You may opt for another scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (weather permitting) for a unique aerial view of the region.
Day 7: Maun to Divundu – Namibia
Cross the border into Namibia and head to Divundu, located on the Kavango River. Enjoy a boat cruise along the river to spot hippos and crocodiles, followed by an overnight stay at a lodge with views of the river.
Included Activity: Kavango River Boat Cruise
Day 8: Divundu to Etosha National Park – Namibia
Continue to Etosha National Park, one of Namibia’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Explore the park’s vast salt pan and abundant waterholes, which attract an array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and cheetahs. Stay overnight at a rest camp within the park.
Included Activity: Afternoon Game Drive
Day 9: Etosha to Windhoek – Namibia
On the final day, enjoy a leisurely drive through Etosha National Park for any last-minute wildlife sightings. Then head to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, where your Botswana and Namibia Safari concludes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Extras and Excursions
Enhance your Botswana Safari experience with optional activities such as:
- Victoria Falls entry fee and activities (e.g., Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Helicopter Flights, White-Water Rafting)
- Chobe National Park game drive
- Scenic Okavango Delta flight
Child Policy
Children aged 8 years and older are welcome on this Botswana Safari. There are specific age restrictions for certain activities, and a maximum of four children (ages 10–15) are allowed per tour departure.