Why this route.
- Game drives across Etosha's vast pan, with floodlit waterhole viewing after dark
- River-based game viewing on the Kwando/Chobe systems through Namibia's Zambezi Region — a genuinely different wetland safari from Etosha's dry pans
- Boat-based game viewing and cultural village visits on the Chobe river corridor, Botswana
- A guided tour of Victoria Falls, with options for rafting, bungee and helicopter flights
- One uninterrupted routing across the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, spanning three countries
- Region's biggest draws on a single, reliably scheduled itinerary
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–3Anderssons at OngavaEtosha, Namibia
- Days 4–5Nambwa Tented LodgeZambezi Region, Namibia
- Days 6–7Muchenje Safari LodgeChobe river corridor, Botswana
- Days 8–10Victoria Falls Safari ClubVictoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Day 11DepartureVia Victoria Falls / Livingstone airport
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals, tea & coffee at each camp
- Activities as specified — Etosha game drives, river-based game viewing, boat cruises, cultural village visit, guided Falls tour
- Select locally-branded drinks at select properties
- Road/light-aircraft transfers, Etosha → Zambezi Region → Chobe → Victoria Falls
- Park & concession fees
Excludes
- International & regional scheduled flights
- Visas (Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe entry requirements apply)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Optional activities — white-water rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter flights
- Personal expenses & premium-brand drinks
Handy hints.
What to pack
Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings and evenings, a waterproof jacket, sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Namibia's Zambezi Region, northern Botswana and Victoria Falls are malaria areas; Etosha carries lower risk but consult your physician or medical advisor before departure regardless.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Border crossings
This route crosses three international borders — Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Your consultant will confirm visa requirements and border-post logistics for your nationality.
Detailed itinerary.
Arrival — Etosha
Arrive via Windhoek and fly or drive to Etosha National Park, checking in to Anderssons at Ongava on a private reserve bordering the park's southern boundary.
Etosha — full days
Game drives across the pan and its surrounding grassland, with floodlit waterhole viewing after dark at nearby Okaukuejo — a rare chance to watch rhino, elephant and predators come to drink after sunset.
Transfer to the Zambezi Region
Fly or drive east to Namibia's Zambezi Region (the Caprivi Strip), checking in to Nambwa Tented Lodge on the Kwando River within Bwabwata National Park.
Zambezi Region — full day
River-based game viewing on the Kwando/Chobe systems — a genuinely different wetland safari from Etosha's dry pans, with strong elephant and buffalo activity along the riverine forest.
Cross into Botswana — Chobe
Cross into the Chobe river corridor, checking in to Muchenje Safari Lodge on an escarpment overlooking the Chobe floodplain.
Chobe — full day
Boat-based game viewing on the Chobe River — among the largest elephant concentrations in Africa — plus a cultural visit to a nearby village.
Transfer to Victoria Falls
Cross into Zimbabwe via Kazungula, checking in to Victoria Falls Safari Club overlooking a private waterhole on the park boundary.
Victoria Falls
Guided tour of the Falls, with the option to add white-water rafting, bungee jumping or a helicopter "Flight of Angels" over the gorge.
Victoria Falls — leisure
Sunset cruise on the Zambezi, with free time to explore Victoria Falls town or add further optional activities.
Departure
Transfer to Victoria Falls or Livingstone airport for onward or homeward flights.