Quick Summary
15-Day Namibia to Victoria Falls Elephant Track is a 15 Days tour in Namibia, Botswana via the Namibia to Victoria Falls Elephant Track route, starting from USD 4468. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
15 Days
Namibia to Victoria Falls Elephant Track
USD 4468
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 15-Day Namibia to Victoria Falls Elephant Track
This classic safari offers a magnificent journey through the most beautiful variety of locations in Namibia and includes the Chobe National Park in Botswana and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. There are some long travel days on this journey but we have 2-night stays at all the highlights. The lodges are beautiful, comfortable and make for a great adventure safari.
- Duration: 15 Days
- Route: Namibia to Victoria Falls Elephant Track
- Starts at: USD 4468
Highlights for 15-Day Namibia to Victoria Falls Elephant Track
Day 1-2: Namib Desert
Day 3: Swakopmund
Day 4-5: Brandberg Mountain
Day 6-7: Etosha National Park
Day 8: Grootfontein
Day 9: Kavango River
Day 10-11: Okavago Delta
Day 12: Caprivi
Day 13: Kasane
Day 14: Victoria Falls
Day 15: Victoria falls - Tour Ends
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Namib Desert |
| Day 02 | Swakopmund |
| Day 03 | Brandberg Mountain |
| Day 04 | Etosha National Park |
| Day 05 | Grootfontein |
| Day 06 | Kavango River |
| Day 07 | Okavago Delta |
| Day 08 | Caprivi |
| Day 09 | Kasane |
| Day 10 | Victoria falls |
| Day 11 | Victoria falls - Tour Ends |
Day 01: Namib Desert
>> Meet your safari leader at 8:00 am for a departure briefing. We'll then drive through the rolling hills south of Windhoek and drop down the escarpment onto the desert plains to stop at Solitaire for the world’s best apple tart (own expense). This afternoon, we'll travel to our lodge and enjoy the vast open spaces of the Namib Desert.
On the next day, we'll visit the Namib Nauklauft National Park to witness the amazing landscapes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. The vleis are clay pans formed by the occasional flooding of the Tsauchab River. Sossusvlei is dotted with ancient Camel Thorn trees (Acacia erioloba) while the trees on Deadvlei are lifeless and stark against the surrounding tall orange sand dunes
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 02: Swakopmund
>> Swakopmund lies on the Atlantic coast, and the relatively cool sea breezes will be a welcome change from the hot desert days. The town lies at the mouth of the Swakop River which flows infrequently but forms the northern boundary of the relentlessly northward migrating sand dunes. Optional scenic flights from Swakopmund offer spectacular desert landscapes as they fly along the Skeleton Coast (at your own expense).
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 03: Brandberg Mountain
>> We'll head inland to the Tsiseb Conservancy and the Brandberg, a mountainous granite outcrop. Standing at over 2,600m, it towers above the surrounding plains and is visible from a great distance. The Tsisab Ravine at the foot of the mountain contains more than 1000 rock shelters and some 45,000 rock paintings including the famous “White Lady”, which is a short 40-minute walk up the ancient watercourse.
Our lodge, situated in the dry Ugab River valley, is ideally situated to explore the area in search of rare desert elephants. We’ll join a local guide on a 4WD excursion. Being far-ranging and elusive, a sighting of the elephants cannot be guaranteed, but with the knowledge of our local guide, the day will be fascinating.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 04: Etosha National Park
>> The salt pan in Etosha is the remnants of a large lake that dried up thousands of years ago. This “Great White Place” is 120km wide and forms the central attraction in the national park. Natural springs and waterholes around the edges provide life-giving water that sustains the wildlife in this otherwise arid area.
Elephants coated in the white salt dust from the pan make for extraordinary photos. Our camp is located on the edge of a floodlit waterhole allowing us to get a glimpse of the nocturnal animals that come to drink, including the rare black rhino, lion and possibly leopard. We'll enjoy the evening sitting at the waterhole in anticipation.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 05: Grootfontein
>> After an early breakfast, we'll leave the camp and spend most of today in the Etosha National Park looking for the big game before moving to our overnight lodge in the Grootfontein district. En route, we’ll stop at the Hoba meteorite. At over 60 tons, it is the largest known meteorite on Earth.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 06: Kavango River
>> Driving northeast, we'll enter the Kavango Region (Caprivi strip). Our lodge is situated on the banks of the Kavango River, which flows from Angola, across the Caprivi and feeds the Okavango Delta. There are excellent bird-watching opportunities. Enjoy the swimming pool, bar and restaurant.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 07: Okavago Delta
>> We'll explore the Mahango Game Reserve on a morning game drive in our tour vehicle before we cross into Botswana at the Mohembo border and head south to our lodge at Guma Lagoon on the Okavango Panhandle. From our rustic lodge, we’ll explore the Okavango by mokoro and motor boat. Enjoy tranquil reed-lined rivers, crystal clear water and abundant bird life. Time to rest, relax and enjoy the views of the Okavango Delta.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 08: Caprivi
>> We'll cross back into Namibia and cross part of the Caprivi Strip. A narrow piece of land was annexed to the German South West African colony in 1890, allowing access to the mighty Zambezi River and a trade route to the East coast of Africa and then to German Tanganyika (now Tanzania). We'll enjoy an afternoon boat cruise exploring the game-rich area.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 09: Kasane
>> Heading east, we'll cross the Caprivi entering Botswana at the Ngoma Border and driving across the Chobe National Park to the small town of Kasane. The Chobe River attracts an abundance of wildlife. Our afternoon activity is an incredible experience on the Chobe River where we'll head out by boat into the park and get close to the elephants as they quench their thirst. We'll leave the park as the golden sun slips below the horizon.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 10: Victoria falls
>> The Zambezi River rises in Zambia before flowing through Angola and along the border of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, before plunging 100 metres over the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. The spray billowing up from the gorge creates a lush rainforest that surrounds the falls. With our local guides, we'll explore the national park where we walk to the very edge of the falls and marvel at the power of the water that created this wonder.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 11: Victoria falls - Tour Ends
>> Prepare for depature time
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks