The Zambezi & Desert Explorer
18 days · 17 nights • Multi-destination journey
Every day, a new perspective.
Begin with two nights at Victoria Falls before travelling to the Namibian Chobe riverfront. Riverside stays at Serondela, Camp Kwando, Ndhovu and Hakusembe introduce a different side of Namibia, with opportunities for boat outings, birdwatching and wildlife experiences. Continue to Onguma and Etosha, then trade safari plains for the granite scenery of Erongo and the Atlantic coastline at Swakopmund. Two nights at Barkhan Dune Retreat and a final night in Windhoek complete this varied journey from rivers to desert.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe → Chobe River Front Namibia → Kwando River → Divundu → Rundu → Onguma Nature Reserve → Etosha South → Erongo Mountains → Swakopmund → Naukluft Mountains → Windhoek
Moments to look forward to.
- Two nights at Victoria Falls.
- Chobe riverfront scenery and river safari opportunities.
- Kwando and Kavango riverside stays.
- Wildlife experiences around Divundu and Mahango.
- Onguma and two nights at Okaukuejo in Etosha.
- Erongo rock-art landscapes.
- Swakopmund coastal leisure and a stay at Barkhan Dune Retreat.
Highlights introduce the destinations and possible experiences. Optional activities and their costs are confirmed in your quotation. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Your itinerary.
01Arrive at Victoria Falls
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Transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport to Bayete Guest Lodge. Settle in. A visit to the Falls can be arranged, with entry and guiding confirmed in your quotation.
Bayete Guest Lodge.
02Victoria Falls experiences
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Explore the Falls and town. A scenic helicopter flight and market visits appear in the day notes; confirm whether these are included or optional.
Bayete Guest Lodge.
03Victoria Falls to the Chobe riverfront
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Travel to Serondela Lodge on the Namibian Chobe riverfront. Settle in and enjoy riverside views. The programme describes a sunset boat outing.
Serondela Lodge.
04A day on the Chobe
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Enjoy river safari opportunities and time at the lodge. Confirm which outings form part of the half-board-plus activity allocation.
Serondela Lodge.
05Chobe to the Kwando River
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Continue to Camp Kwando in Namibia’s Zambezi Region. Enjoy the riverside setting and enquire about a sunset cruise.
Camp Kwando.
06Kwando to Divundu
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Travel west to Ndhovu Safari Lodge and Enclave. Settle into your riverside accommodation; boat safari arrangements can be confirmed with Cherut.
Ndhovu Safari Lodge and Enclave.
07Divundu river and wildlife experiences
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The programme describes a boat safari and game drive in the Mahango area, followed by leisure time. Confirm the final activity schedule and fees.
Ndhovu Safari Lodge and Enclave.
08Divundu to Rundu
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Continue to Hakusembe River Lodge. Relax in the lodge grounds and enquire about a sunset river cruise, subject to conditions.
Hakusembe River Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia.
09Rundu to Onguma
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Head south to Onguma Forest Camp. Enjoy the reserve setting. A guided nature walk is specifically described as at your own cost; confirm other safari activities.
Onguma Forest Camp.
10Onguma to Okaukuejo
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Continue into Etosha and check into Okaukuejo Resort. Enjoy wildlife viewing opportunities along the journey and time at the camp waterhole.
Okaukuejo Resort.
11Explore Etosha
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Spend the day exploring Etosha’s wildlife areas and waterholes, with a rest at camp between outings. Return for evening viewing at the floodlit waterhole.
Okaukuejo Resort.
12Etosha to the Erongo Mountains
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Travel to Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge. The programme proposes a guided rock-art visit among the granite outcrops; confirm its inclusion.
Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge.
13Erongo to Swakopmund
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Continue to Beach Hotel Swakopmund. Enjoy time on the promenade, in cafés or browsing local shops.
Beach Hotel Swakopmund.
14Swakopmund at leisure
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Explore the town, museum and beachfront. Optional desert adventures may be arranged separately.
Beach Hotel Swakopmund.
15Swakopmund to Barkhan Dune Retreat
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Leave the coast and travel to Barkhan Dune Retreat in the Naukluft Mountains area. Settle in and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Barkhan Dune Retreat.
16A day at Barkhan
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Enjoy a full day at the retreat. Ask Cherut to confirm the locally available walks, scenic outings and other activities in your programme.
Barkhan Dune Retreat.
17Barkhan to Windhoek
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Travel to Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek for your final night. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the capital.
Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek.
18Departure from Windhoek
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Check out and continue to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your onward flight.
Thoughtfully planned. Clearly confirmed.
Your quotation confirms availability, the final rate, accommodation, meal plans, transport and activity inclusions. Ask our team about single-room supplements, travelling with children, payment terms and cancellation conditions.
Starting from N$203,800 per person sharing
Starting fromN$203,800per person sharing
are confirmed with our team.