7 Days Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours
This 7 days Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours will take you through Etosha National Park and the Namib Desert the ending in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. This carefully crafted Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours journey begins in Namibia's vibrant capital Windhoek and leads you through the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park to the mystical red dunes of the Namib Desert. Your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours continues to the coastal town of Swakopmund before culminating in Botswana's pristine Okavango Delta.
The diverse landscapes encountered during your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours showcase the remarkable contrasts of southern Africa, from Namibia's ancient desert ecosystems to Botswana's lush wetlands. This comprehensive Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours experience combines thrilling game drives through Etosha's vast salt pans with intimate mokoro excursions through the papyrus-lined channels of the Delta. Your adventure includes world-class accommodations and expert guides who share their intimate knowledge of these extraordinary ecosystems.
This meticulously planned Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours itinerary offers optional extensions to Tanzania's legendary Serengeti National Park for those seeking to complete the ultimate African safari trilogy. From tracking elephants around Etosha's waterholes to gliding silently through the Okavango in traditional dugout canoes, your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours promises unforgettable encounters with Africa's most magnificent wildlife. Every day brings new adventures as you journey through landscapes that have remained virtually unchanged for millennia.
Tour highlights
Visit Etosha National Park's diverse wildlife around ancient waterholes
Sunrise balloon flights over the Namib Desert's towering red dunes
Visit to the historic German colonial town of Swakopmund
Traditional mokoro excursions through Okavango Delta channels
Guided walking safaris with expert Motswana guides
Big Five game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles
Cultural interactions with local Himba and San communities
Scenic flights over the Skeleton Coast and the Delta waterways
Optional extension to Tanzania's Serengeti National Park
Luxury tented camps in both desert and wetland environments
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies for Etosha and the Okavango Delta
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicles and boats
- Bottled water during game drives and activities
- Full board accommodation at luxury lodges and camps
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides and local specialists
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Mokoro excursions, walking safaris, and game drives
- Scenic flights over desert and delta landscapes
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Namibia and Botswana Visas (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities (balloon flights, cultural tours, etc.)
- Tanzania extension package
- 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 and Botswana African Safari Tours begins with an early morning pickup from Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport, followed by a scenic 4-hour drive covering 435 kilometers north to Etosha National Park. This exciting start to your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours includes stops at local markets in Okahandja, known locally as "Otjomuise" (Place of Smoke), before entering Etosha through the Anderson Gate. Your first day of Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours concludes with an afternoon game drive around the Okaukuejo waterhole, famous for its remarkable concentration of elephants, lions, and the endangered black rhinoceros.
- Day2Continue Game Drives in Etosha National Park
Dawn breaks on your second day of Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours with an early morning game drive through Etosha's diverse habitats, spanning 22,270 square kilometers of prime African wilderness. Today's Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours adventure focuses on the central region around Halali Camp, approximately 70 kilometers from Okaukuejo, where you'll search for leopards and cheetahs in the mopane woodlands. Your full-day Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours experience includes visiting multiple waterholes including Klein Namutoni and Goas, each offering unique wildlife viewing opportunities in this remarkable ecosystem known locally as "Etotha" (Great White Place).
- Day3Proceed to Swakopmund via the Namib Desert
Your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours transitions today with a morning departure from Etosha toward the coastal town of Swakopmund, covering approximately 480 kilometers through Namibia's diverse landscapes. This scenic leg of your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours includes a stop at the famous Welwitschia Plains, home to the ancient desert plants that can live over 1,000 years in the harsh Namib environment. Your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours Day concludes with arrival in Swakopmund, known locally as "Tsueb" (Mouth), where German colonial architecture meets the dramatic Atlantic coastline.
- Day4Transfer to Sossusvlei Sand Dunes
Today's Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours takes you deeper into the Namib Desert to explore the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei, located approximately 350 kilometers southeast of Swakopmund. Your remarkable Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours experience includes climbing the iconic Big Daddy Dune (325 meters) and visiting the surreal landscape of Deadvlei, where 900-year-old camel thorn trees stand preserved in the white clay pan. This unforgettable day of your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours concludes with sunset viewing from the red dunes, followed by overnight accommodation at a luxury desert lodge in the heart of this ancient landscape.
- Day5Continue to Skeleton Coast and Transfer to Okavango Delta, Botswana
Your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours adventure expands today with a scenic flight over the mysterious Skeleton Coast before transferring to Maun, Botswana, covering approximately 600 kilometers of diverse African landscapes. This exciting transition in your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours includes crossing the Caprivi Strip, known locally as "Zambezi Region," and arriving in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Your first evening of the Botswana portion of your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours features a welcome dinner and briefing about the Delta's unique ecosystem, where you'll spend the next two days exploring pristine wilderness waterways.
- Day6Proceed with Mokoro Excursions and Walking Safaris in Okavango Delta
Begin your penultimate day of Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours with an early morning mokoro excursion through the crystal-clear channels of the Okavango Delta, covering approximately 15 kilometers of pristine waterways. Your authentic Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours experience continues with guided walking safaris on the islands known locally as "Ditlhajane" (Small Islands), where expert Motswana guides share their knowledge of the Delta's intricate ecosystems. This immersive day of your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours includes afternoon game drives through the Chief's Island area, famous for its large herds of elephants, buffalo, and diverse antelope species.
- Day7Continue Final Activities and Transfer to Maun for Departure
Your final day of Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours begins with a farewell mokoro trip through the Okavango's papyrus-lined channels, offering last opportunities to spot elephant, hippo, and crocodile. This concluding experience of your Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours includes a traditional Botswana breakfast on a remote island before the scenic flight back to Maun, approximately 45 minutes over the Delta's pristine wilderness. Your transformative Namibia and Botswana African Safari Tours concludes with transfers to Maun International Airport, though guests can opt to extend their journey with our optional Tanzania extension featuring the legendary Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.