5 Days Namibia South Africa Tour
This 5 Days Namibia South Africa Tour begins in Namibia's legendary Etosha National Park, home to vast salt pans and diverse wildlife congregations around ancient waterholes. Your journey seamlessly transitions from Namibia's arid landscapes to South Africa's bushveld paradise, creating an unforgettable dual-country experience. The tour concludes with world-class game viewing in Greater Kruger, where luxury and wilderness combine for the ultimate African safari adventure.
This immersive Namibia South Africa Tour showcases the remarkable diversity of southern African ecosystems, from the stark beauty of the Kalahari to the lush riverine forests of the Lowveld. Expert guides accompany you throughout this cross-border expedition, sharing their intimate knowledge of both countries' unique flora, fauna, and cultural heritage. The tour features luxury accommodations, exclusive game reserves, and personalized service that ensures every moment exceeds expectations. Marine tourism activities including boat cruises and walking safaris add depth to your wildlife encounters across both magnificent destinations.
Your Namibia South Africa Tour adventure spans approximately 2,000 kilometers of breathtaking landscapes, connecting two UNESCO World Heritage regions through scenic flights and comfortable road transfers. The itinerary balances exciting game drives with leisurely sightseeing opportunities, allowing time to appreciate the subtle differences between Namibian and South African wildlife habitats. Cultural interactions with local communities enrich your understanding of southern Africa's rich heritage and conservation efforts. This comprehensive tour creates lasting memories while supporting sustainable tourism initiatives in both countries.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Pick Up from Windhoek and Transfer to Etosha National Park
Day 2: Continue Etosha Safari with Walking Safari and Waterhole Viewing
Day 3: Proceed to Kruger via Scenic Flight and Marine Tourism Activities
Day 4: Transfer to Greater Kruger with Big Five Game Drives
Day 5: Continue Final Safari Adventures and Departure Transfer
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies for Etosha and Greater Kruger
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicles
- Charter flight from Namibia to South Africa
- Bottled water during game drives and transfers
- Full board accommodation at specified lodges
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Walking safaris, boat cruises, and sightseeing tours
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Namibian and South African Visas (where applicable)
- International and internal flights (except mentioned charter)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Windhoek and Transfer to Etosha National Park
Your Namibia South Africa Tour begins with an early morning pick up from Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport, followed by a scenic 4-hour drive (450km) north to Etosha National Park via the town of Otjiwarongo. This exciting Namibia South Africa Tour day includes arrival at Okaukuejo Rest Camp on the edge of the famous Etosha Pan, known locally as "Khorab" (Great White Place of Dry Water). Your afternoon Namibia South Africa Tour experience features your first game drive around the Okaukuejo waterhole, where you'll witness the unique spectacle of desert-adapted wildlife gathering at this life-sustaining oasis, before settling into your accommodation with dinner and briefings for tomorrow's adventures.
- Day2Continue Etosha Safari with Walking Safari and Waterhole Viewing
The second day of your Namibia South Africa Tour starts with a sunrise walking safari around Okaukuejo camp, led by expert guides who reveal the secrets of desert survival and tracking in the area locals call "Oshana" (seasonal wetland). Your Namibia South Africa Tour continues with a full-day game drive to Halali Rest Camp (70km east), stopping at premier waterholes including Aus, Sueda, and Klein Namutoni, where elephants, rhinos, and lions converge during the dry season. The afternoon portion of your Namibia South Africa Tour includes sightseeing at the historic German fort of Namutoni, built in 1903, before returning to camp for an evening of stargazing and traditional Namibian cuisine.
- Day3Proceed to Kruger via Scenic Flight and Marine Tourism Activities
Day three of your Namibia South Africa Tour features an early transfer to Ondangwa Airport (150km, 2 hours) for a scenic charter flight over the Caprivi Strip to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, covering approximately 800km in 2.5 hours. Your cross-border Namibia South Africa Tour experience includes afternoon marine tourism activities along the Sabie River, including a leisurely boat cruise where hippos and crocodiles bask along the riverbanks in an area known locally as "Nkuhlu" (the Great Place). This transitional day of your Namibia South Africa Tour concludes with sunset sightseeing at God's Window in the Blyde River Canyon, one of the world's largest green canyons, before checking into your luxury safari lodge near Kruger's western boundary.
- Day4Transfer to Greater Kruger with Big Five Game Drives
Your Namibia South Africa Tour enters its penultimate day with an early morning transfer to Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (45 minutes from your lodge), where the absence of fences allows free wildlife movement between Greater Kruger's 2 million hectares. This highlight of your Namibia South Africa Tour includes morning and afternoon Big Five game drives in open safari vehicles, tracking leopards and lions through the riverine forests of the area known as "Xirhami" (Place of Wild Animals). Your final evening of the Namibia South Africa Tour features a traditional boma dinner under the Southern Cross constellation, accompanied by Shangaan cultural performances and storytelling around a crackling campfire.
- Day5Continue Final Safari Adventures and Departure Transfer
The concluding day of your Namibia South Africa Tour begins with a dawn walking safari in Sabi Sand, allowing intimate encounters with smaller wildlife and medicinal plants used by local Tsonga communities for centuries. Your final Namibia South Africa Tour game drive focuses on any remaining Big Five species you haven't encountered, with your expert guide sharing conservation success stories from this premier private reserve spanning 65,000 hectares. This memorable Namibia South Africa Tour experience concludes with a farewell brunch at the lodge before your transfer to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (6-hour drive, 500km), carrying home extraordinary memories of two magnificent African countries and their incredible wildlife heritage.