9 day Windhoek to Victoria Falls (Camping)

Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia

Arrive in Windhoek at your convenience and settle in for an evening of camaraderie and exploration. Join your fellow adventurers for a welcome dinner at the your guides’ favorite local spot, fostering connections and excitement for the journey ahead. As you embark on this unforgettable adventure, ensure you have all the necessary travel documents in place. Carefully review the visa requirements to avoid any unexpected surprises upon arrival. Let the countdown to your escapade begin!

Accommodation: Urban Camp or similar
Included Highlights: Welcome Meeting on Arrival Day

Day 2: Windhoek – D’kar, Botswana

Cross the border from Namibia into the vast expanse of Botswana, venturing into the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Gain a unique perspective on the resilience of the San Bushmen through an optional guided walk, witnessing their remarkable adaptation to the harsh desert environment. Experience the warmth of San hospitality at the Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp. By choosing to stay here, you contribute directly to the community’s well-being, immersing yourself in their rich culture while making a positive impact. Unwind by the campfire, sharing stories and laughter with fellow travellers as you soak in the magic of the Kalahari night.

Accommodation: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp
Optional Activities: Walk with San People 150BWP per person (1 km)
Distance: ± 565 km
Travelling Time: ±8 – 9 hours

Day 3: D’kar – Maun, Botswana

Bid farewell to the Kalahari Desert as you journey towards Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Spend the afternoon unwinding at the campsite or embarking on an unforgettable aerial adventure over the Delta’s breathtaking landscapes (optional). Soar through the sky, witnessing the vast expanse of wetlands and searching for wildlife from a unique perspective. As the day concludes, gather around the campfire, sharing stories and stargazing under the African night sky. Prepare for your upcoming Delta adventure by stocking up on essential supplies in Maun, including a 5-litre water bottle for your journey. Your guide will provide final confirmation of your scenic flight, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience.

Accommodation: Sedia Riverside Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activity: Okavango Delta Flight
Distance: ± 280 km,
Travelling Time: ±4 – 5 hours

Day 4: Maun – Okavango Delta, Botswana

Today we embark on our thrilling adventure into the Delta as we travel in safari vehicles. We then board our mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) that carry us into the depths of the Delta. A few hours later we arrive at our bush camp for lunch and set up our tents. In the afternoon we will set off on a guided walk to spot wildlife in the bush while in the evening we will be joined by the locals for some singing and dancing around the campfire. Our basic camp has a bush toilet with no shower, but you are surrounded by the beauty of nature so it is well worth it.

The water rushing into the delta is extremely pure, mostly because of the lack of agriculture and industry along the Okavango River. It runs through the sand aquifers of the various delta islands and evaporates, leaving massive amounts of salt remaining. The Okavango Delta experiences seasonal flooding, which starts every mid-summer in the north and six months later in the south. During the floods, the islands of the Delta can become completely hidden beneath the water, making an appearance again at the end of the season.

Accommodation: Okavango Delta Camping or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Mokoro Experience (1 – 2 hours), Okavango Delta Excursion
Travelling Time: ±1 hour

Day 5: Okavango Delta – Gweta, Botswana

Admire one final sunrise as you take part in a wildlife walk in the Delta before returning back to Maun. Take the trip back in your mokoro, followed by the safari drive before arriving around lunchtime. We hop back on the Overland truck and head to Gweta where we are treated to the unique experience of camping beneath beautiful old Baobab trees. The town of Gweta is located between the bigger towns of Nata and Maun, on the Makgadikgadi Pan’s rim. On arrival at our campsite, you can take a walk around and relish a nice shower or swim in the pool after a night in the bush.

Accommodation: Planet Baobab or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Mokoro Experience (1 – 2 hours)
Distance: ± 240 km
Travelling Time: ±5 hours

Day 6: Gweta – Kasane, Botswana

We make our way to Chobe National Park, home to the biggest population of elephants in Southern Africa. In the afternoon, feel free to embark on an optional Chobe River Sunset Boat Cruise. Relish the incredible wildlife inland or along the river’s banks.

Chobe National Park is one of the world’s last remaining large wilderness regions. In terms of size, the Chobe National Park is the third biggest reserve in the country, sporting the most diverse and fantastic fauna and flora. The reserve has the biggest elephant population in the continent with the majority forming part of the largest surviving elephant concentrations in the world.

Accommodation: Thebe River Safaris Camping or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities: Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Distance: ± 420 km,
Travelling Time: ±6 hours
Please Note: Pre-book your journey along the Chobe River during checkout, or conveniently through your trusted travel agent

Day 7: Kasane – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Consider an early morning safari drive in Chobe, then buckle your seat belts as we cross the border today and venture into Zimbabwe at the Kazangula border post to see the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Please ensure you have the correct visa ready at the border. The Zambezi River has carved a passage over time, deepening into an exit gorge that forms Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, we sit down to enjoy a traditional meal courtesy of the Lusumpuko Women’s Club. Indulge in a farm-to-table experience featuring local seasonal produce, while supporting the community.

You have the option of going on a Zambezi River Sunset Cruise  to enjoy a picture-perfect sunset while sipping on cold drinks with a festive atmosphere – the perfect way to end a day. Or take a Helicopter flip to see Victoria Falls in all its beauty from above as the river makes its way to the gorge and plummets to the depths below along with a possibility of some wildlife encounters in the surrounding area.

As this is a combination trip, some travellers journey will come to an end while others may just be joining the adventure.

Accommodation: Explorers Village Camping or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Highlight: Lusumpuko Women’s Club Lunch,
Optional Activities: Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride -15 mins 150 USD per person, Zambezi River Sunset Cruise 57 USD per person, Chobe National Park Safari Drive, Victoria Falls Visit 50 USD per person,
Distance: ±85 km
Travelling Time: ± 45 mins – 2 hours

Day 8: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

You can spend another day viewing Victoria Falls or take part in the optional activities. Go Whitewater Rafting on the raging rapids of the Zambezi for some thrilling excitement as you navigate your way through grade 5 rapids. Lunch and transfers are included in this activity cost.

Please note: The river conditions will vary depending on the time of the year. High water season is from February to July and low water season is from August to January. Also note the heavy rains of March and April may result in a closed season for rafting. You will depart in the morning and spend the full day navigating your way through the canyon, you will also need to partake in a 45 min hike down and again back up the Batoka Gorge so be prepared with appropriate footwear.

Another popular and exciting activity is bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls bridge. Or take a 15 min Helicopter flip to see Victoria Falls in all its beauty from above as the river makes its way to the gorge and plummets to the depths below. You will hopefully also be able to spot giraffes and elephants in the surrounding area. In the evening you can go on a sunset cruise to toast the end of the day.

Accommodation: Explorers Village Camping (or similar)
Optional Activities: Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride- 15 mins 150 USD per person, Princess Laundry Service 20 USD (ask at the campsite), Victoria Falls Visit 50 USD per person, Zambezi Bungee Jump 168 USD per person,  Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting 120 USD per person, Zambezi River Sunset Cruise 57 USD per person

Day 9: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Your tour comes to an end today. For those wanting to continue the adventure, talk to your guide if you are not ready to leave yet and would like to extend your adventure and explore more of Zimbabwe.

Meals: Breakfast

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.