10 Days Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari

Your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari begins with an early morning pickup from Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport, followed by a scenic 4.5-hour drive (approximately 435km) north to Etosha National Park. This incredible Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari journey takes you through the heart of Namibia's central highlands, passing traditional Herero and Damara settlements before reaching the legendary "Great White Place" known locally as "Etosha Pan." Your first day of this Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari experience includes an afternoon game drive around Okaukuejo waterhole, famous for its evening elephant gatherings, before settling into your accommodation overlooking this iconic wildlife congregation point.

Dawn breaks on your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari with the sounds of the African bush as you embark on a full-day game drive through Etosha's 22,270 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. This exhilarating Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari adventure takes you along the southern edge of the vast salt pan, stopping at renowned waterholes like Salvadora and Sueda, located 45km and 67km respectively from Okaukuejo Camp. Your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari day includes encounters with desert-adapted wildlife including black rhino, Hartmann's mountain zebra, and the endemic black-faced impala, culminating in a spectacular sunset at Dolomite Camp perched high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the endless white expanse.

Continue your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari with an early morning departure for the 5-hour journey (approximately 480km) south to the Namib Desert and the iconic red sand dunes of Sossusvlei. This remarkable Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari transition takes you through the pro-Namib desert landscape, passing through the historic mining town of Usakos before reaching the ancient Namib, the world's oldest desert. Your afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari experience includes exploring the towering dunes of "Vlei of Sossus," where 300-meter-high red sand mountains create a photographer's paradise against the backdrop of white clay pans and ancient camel thorn trees.

Proceed with your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari adventure as you journey 4 hours (approximately 350km) west to the mysterious Skeleton Coast and the German colonial town of Swakopmund, known locally as "Swakop." This fascinating segment of your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari takes you through the dramatic landscape where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, creating one of the world's most surreal environments. Your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari Day includes exploring the coastal dunes on quad bikes, visiting the seal colony at Cape Cross where over 100,000 fur seals congregate, and experiencing the unique German architecture and cuisine that defines this charming desert town.

Your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari continues with an early morning 6-hour cross-border journey (approximately 520km) from Swakopmund to Maun, Botswana, gateway to the magnificent Okavango Delta. This international segment of your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari includes border formalities at Mohembo/Shakawe before entering Botswana's pristine wilderness region known to locals as "Okavango - Matlhakge" (River That Disappears). Your afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari experience begins with a scenic flight over the delta's intricate waterways, providing aerial views of the world's largest inland delta system spanning 15,000 square kilometers during peak flood season.

Experience the heart of your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari with a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion through the crystal-clear channels of the Okavango Delta, guided by expert local polers from the Bayei community. This authentic Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari adventure takes you silently through papyrus-lined waterways to remote islands, where you'll enjoy a guided walking safari lasting 2-3 hours in search of sitatunga antelope and countless bird species. Your peaceful Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari Day continues with island camping under the stars, listening to the nocturnal symphony of hippos, elephants, and over 400 bird species that call this UNESCO World Heritage site home.

Continue your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari with an early morning mokoro transfer to the eastern edge of the delta, followed by a game drive into Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana's first protected area covering 4,871 square kilometers. This wildlife-rich phase of your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari focuses on the famous predator populations of the "Mopane Tongue" peninsula, where lions, leopards, and wild dogs thrive in the diverse ecosystems. Your afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari includes a guided walking safari with armed rangers through the riverine forests of Chief's Island, offering intimate encounters with elephants, buffalo, and the endemic red lechwe antelope in their pristine natural habitat.

Proceed with your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari adventure via a 1-hour flight from Maun to Johannesburg, followed by a 4.5-hour road transfer (approximately 420km) to South Africa's legendary Kruger National Park. This exciting transition in your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari takes you from Botswana's waterways to South Africa's premier wildlife destination, covering nearly 20,000 square kilometers of pristine bushveld. Your afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari experience includes your first game drive through the southern regions of Kruger, known for high concentrations of rhino and the famous Big Five, before settling into your luxury safari lodge for a traditional South African braai dinner.

Your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari transitions today with a morning flight from Kruger's Skukuza Airport to Cape Town International Airport, covering 1,400 kilometers in just 2 hours. This urban phase of your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari begins with a comprehensive city tour including visits to the vibrant V&A Waterfront, the historic Robben Island (weather permitting), and the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood known locally as the "Malay Quarter." Your afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari experience culminates with a cable car ascent of Table Mountain, offering 360-degree views of the city, ocean, and surrounding wine regions from the 1,085-meter summit of this New Seven Wonders of Nature landmark.

Conclude your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari with a spectacular full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, beginning with the scenic 45-minute drive along Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. This final day of your Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari includes visiting the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, where over 2,000 endangered African penguins nest among granite boulders just meters from pristine white sand beaches. Your memorable Namibia and Botswana Safari and Southern African Safari journey concludes with sunset at Cape Point, the dramatic southwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, before returning to Cape Town for departure or extended stay options.