Namibia, Victoria Falls, & Botswana Safari

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Discover Namibia and Botswana, by visiting attractive cities. Visit Chobe National Park its abundant wildlife, don’t miss the chance to take safari ride. Explore Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Swakopmund.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Walvis Bay Dolphin & Seal Cruise (Namibia)
    • Explore Namibian Dunes
    • Enjoy Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Tour (Namibia)
    • Enjoy a Sesriem Canyon Tour (Namibia)
    • Join a breathtaking Sundowner Cruise on the mighty Zambezi RiverSundowner Cruise (Zimbabwe)
    • See the spectacular Victoria Falls
    • Enjoy viewing wildlife in Chobe National Park Safari
    • Optional Okavango Delta Extension

What's this trip about?

    Discover Namibia and Botswana, by visiting attractive cities. Visit Chobe National Park its abundant wildlife, don’t miss the chance to take safari ride. Explore Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Swakopmund.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySwakopmund
End CityJohannesburg

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via South African Airways
    • Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
    • Intra-Southern Africa flights and ground transportation
    • Accommodations at superior first class hotels
    • 19 meals: 9 buffet breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)
    • Comprehensive touring and safaris
    • Experienced, English speaking Tour Director Your Extension Includes: Round-trip flights on light aircraft
    • Two nights at the spectacular Kazidora Camp
    • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
    • Two safari game experiences per day (land and water)

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Depart USA.

Your once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Southern Africa begins as you depart New York today.

Day 2: Arrive Swakopmund (Namibia).

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Zum Kaiser or The Delight

Arrive in Swakopmund, a beautiful beach town on the western coast of Namibia, where you’ll be met and escorted to your centrally located hotel. Experience the stark contrast between the dry des...

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

This morning, take in the spectacular scenic view as you drive along the coastline to the neighboring port city of Walvis Bay, home to one of the largest flocks of flamingos in all of Southern Africa. Here, you will set sail on the wa...

Day 4: Swakopmund/Sossusvlei.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge or Le Mirage Resort & Spa.

Embark after breakfast on the magnificent journey to Sossusvlei, the largest conservation area in all of Africa characterized by the large red dunes that su...

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

An early start this morning to enter the Namib-Naukluft Park at sunrise, while the temperature is still mild and when the color contrasts are at their best. Visit Dune 45, the world’s most photographed dune, so called due to i...

Day 6: Sossusvlei/Windhoek.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Hilton Windhoek

Depart after breakfast to Windhoek, the capital and largest city in Namibia. Windhoek possesses a unique charm with a harmonious blend of African and European cultures. Upon arrival at your centrally lo...

Day 7: Windhoek/Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

After breakfast, fly to Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya – the “smoke that thunders”), often described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Although Victoria Falls is shared by both Zimbabwe and Za...

Day 8: Victoria Falls.

Meals: Breakfast

Visit the craft village and observe the traditional way of life before proceeding to one of the highlights of your entire journey: the Falls. The sheer power and force of Victoria Falls – the greatest curtain of falling water in the whole world...

Day 9: Victoria Falls/Chobe National Park (Botswana).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Cresta  Mowana Lodge

After breakfast, you’ll depart Victoria Falls and head across the border to Chobe National Park in Botswana. Chobe boasts one of the largest populations of elephants in the world, alo...

Day 10: Chobe National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, you’ll continue falling in love with Chobe National Park and its abundant wildlife, since the only thing standing between you and your two safari experiences is food. Aside from the included breakfast, lunch and dinner,...

Day 11: Chobe/Johannesburg/Depart for USA.

Meals: Breakfast

After an early morning breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport and bid farewell to Botswana. En route to the US, you’ll fly through Johannesburg (South Africa).

Day 12: Arrive USA.

Your memorable journey comes to an end as you touch down in New York this morning.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,499
Price per day$375
Single supplement (single occupancy)$349
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Swakopmund: The Delight
  • Swakopmund: Hotel Zum Kaiser
  • Sesriem: Sossusvlei Lodge
  • Sesriem: Le Mirage Resort & Spa
  • Windhoek: The Hilton
  • Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
  • Chobe: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
  • Okavango Delta: Kadizora Camp

Transportation & Flights

Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via South African Airways Round-trip flights on light aircraft,

Transportation & flights

Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via South African Airways Round-trip flights on light aircraft
Cancellation policy

Full Payment due 75 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit.

 

Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure.

 

Cancellation charges per person are:

 

  • Up to 75 days before departure: $300
  • 74-45 days before departure: $600
  • 44-30 days before departure: $1000
  • 29-10 days before departure: $1500
  • 9 days or less before departure: No refund.
  • All cancellations must be received in writing.

 

We recommend the purchase of Travel Insurance. Insurance premium is non-refundable and cannot be transferred from one departure to another in the event of a reservation change.

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Meals Included

9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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