From CAD $6,725
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Who says overland adventures through Africa can’t be comfortable? On this 10-day African journey, you’ll travel through Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe from Windhoek to Victoria Falls. Discover Botswana’s rich natural beauty, thrilling wildlife and fun locals. Experience exciting game drives through national parks looking out for elephants, impala and thousands of birds. Acclimatise to life aboard a houseboat and soak in the sunset every night from the comfortable deck. See ancient rock art and feel the power of Victoria Falls – one of the world’s natural wonders. Keeping comfort, ease and hospitality in mind along the way, this wildlife-focused adventure is a nature-lover's dream.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the spectacular Okavango wilderness with two nights on a houseboat. Listen to the melodies of the African wildlife outside your door as the sun sets and night descends each night.
- Enjoy an unforgettable sunset cruise in Chobe National Park. Spot African elephants and other wildlife while enjoying a sundowner and breathtaking views.
- Venture out on an exhilarating morning game drive in open 4WDs through Chobe National Park, home to an impressive concentration of African wildlife. You may encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many other fascinating animals that thrive here.
- Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt flats in the world, with local Kalahari Bushman and keep your eyes peeled for adorable meerkats and majestic elephants. Enjoy refreshments in the wild while watching the sunset over baobab trees.
- Experience the awe-inspiring force of Victoria Falls and savour a taste of the local brew after. Take advantage of your free time to participate in a multitude of optional activities.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2919
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Comfortable
Transport: Overland vehicle,Mokoro,Open Safari Vehicle,Boat
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Overland Expedition
Supplier Code: UBKF
Starts: Windhoek, Botswana
Finishes: Victoria Falls, Botswana
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (9), Lunch (6), Dinner (7)Accommodation: Hotel (3 nights),Houseboat (2 nights),Lodge (4 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $6725 (CAD $672 /day)
Itinerary
Welkom! Welcome to Namibia. Your adventure begins in Windhoek, where you‘ll be met by an Intrepid representative and transferred to your hotel. If you arrive early, maybe wander the old German architecture in the town, passing the Tintenpalast (Ink Palace) and the Christuskirche (church). Tonight, you’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm to get to know your local leader and fellow travellers. After, you might want to join your group for an optional welcome dinner.
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a bit of a long travel day as you cross the border into Botswana and make your way to Ghanzi – known as the ‘Capital of the Kalahari’. Take the opportunity to grab a window seat and watch the landscape pass you by or get to know your fellow travellers a little better with some road trip games. When you arrive, settle into your lodge accommodation and soak up some Botswana sunshine or cool off in the pool.
Accommodation:
- Basic Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, you’ll head to the Okavango Delta – known for its sprawling grassy plains that flood seasonally, making the delta a lush animal habitat. When you arrive, board speedboats and make your way to your home for the next two nights – a houseboat in the Okavango Delta Panhandle. You can chill out on the deck or grab a few friends and attempt one of the onsite board games. For dinner, your captain will serve dinner on the deck, and you can watch the sunset while you eat and listen to the sounds of the nearby hippos on the water's edge.
Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Speedboat Cruise
Accommodation:
- Houseboat (with shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, take a speedboat and a 4WD to a nearby polling station. From here, you can explore the waterways in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) with a local guide. Your guide will take you on a short nature walk around one of the many islands in the Delta Panhandle. Then, return to the houseboat where you can relax, read a book or do some fishing. This evening, grab a sundowner, pull up a chair and watch the often striking sunset.
Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Speedboat Cruise
- Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
- Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
Accommodation:
- Houseboat (with shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Leave your houseboat behind and again board the speedboats that take you back to dry land. Drive on to Maun – the gateway of the Okavango Delta. For those seeking an extra adventure, there's an opportunity to fly over the delta in a helicopter for a bird's-eye view! Your leader can give you more information on this activity and how to book, so just ask them if you’re interested. Alternatively, the afternoon is free for you to sit by the pool and take a breather when you arrive in Maun.
Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Speedboat Cruise
Optional Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight (280 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Head to the Makgadikgadi Pans – the world’s largest prehistoric inland salt lake, in the middle of the dry savanna and now all that remains of the former Lake Makgadikgadi. Today you'll have an excursion in open 4WDs to spend time with a local meerkat community. Get close to them without disturbing their natural habitat and watch as they play together. Then, take a bush walk with one of southern Africa's oldest inhabitants and learn their way of life within the Kalahari Bushman group. They will teach you how they interact with nature, keeping a well-balanced relationship with the local land. After, you'll head under the baobab trees for a night of dining under the stars. Known as the 'Tree of Life' or the 'Ancient Giants,' the iconic baobab tree is a defining feature of the Botswana Bushveld, particularly in the Makgadikgadi basin where they're densely populated. Tonight's three-course barbeque will be traditionally cooked over hot coals, so you can enjoy the delicious smells of your dinner in the open air, while you stargaze under the African sky.
Included Activities:
- Makgadikgadi Pans - Meerkat & Kalahari Bushman Experience
- Makgadikgadi Pans – Baobab Dinner
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, make tracks towards Kasane, which sits on the edge of Chobe National Park. The stretch of road between Nata and Kasane is known as the 'Elephant Highway'. With no fences, elephants are free to move between Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and Botswana. So, this is the perfect time keep your eyes peeled for roadside elephants during your drive! When you arrive in Chobe National Park – Botswana's first national park, known for its high concentration of elephants – settle into your lodge on the banks of the Chobe River and soak in the sounds of the wildlife.
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Wake up nice and early this morning to take a dawn game drive in Chobe National Park. In the park, you might see the resident elephants drinking at the waters' edge, large herds of cape buffalo or one of the many impalas that call this place home. In the afternoon, you’ll take a scenic cruise on the Chobe River – ideal for spotting local bird life such as saddle-billed storks, malachite kingfishers, fish eagles and beautiful bee-eaters. As well as birds, look out for hippos, crocodiles and large families of elephants. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy a drink and watch the sunset over the river after the boat cruise.
Included Activities:
- Chobe National Park - River Safari Cruise
- Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel on to Victoria Falls, crossing the border into Zimbabwe. Arrive in time to have lunch on the banks of the Zambezi River. Victoria Falls is one of the world's natural wonders, and when in full flow, it forms the largest sheet of falling water on Earth. Your leader will take you to a local activity centre where various activities will be on offer to fill up your afternoon here. This evening, take a local brewery tour with your group and enjoy a tasting paddle to sample the brewery’s finest. After, maybe keep the night going and celebrate a trip well-travelled with your group.
Included Activities:
- Victoria Falls - Entrance & Visit
- Victoria Falls - Brewery Tour and Tasting
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
With no further activities planned, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Optional Activities:
- Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) (126 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) (110 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) (284 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) (150 USD)
- Victoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) (75 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Standard Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) (45 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Tour (68 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour (55 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing (168 USD)
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Kim - Traveled, May 2025
Such a great trip I extended to the full length and changed my flights but flying into Namibia was pointless and the visa expensive for less than 24 hours in the country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2025
Chihiro - Traveled, December 2024
Amazing safari through Botswana! Our fantastic leader, Admore and fun-loving driver, Christian made it unforgettable with local insights and endless fun. From the Okavango Delta to Chobe and Victoria Falls, every moment was magical! Highly recommend this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/08/2025
Akash - Traveled, December 2024
An unforgettable adventure! Traveling with Intrepid in Botswana, and Zimbabwe was an incredible experience. From the abundant wildlife of the Okavango Delta to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, every moment was magical. The itinerary was well-paced, the guides were knowledgeable and passionate, and the small group size made for a personal and enriching journey. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore Africa's natural beauty!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/04/2025
Ray - Traveled, December 2024
Just finished an Intrepid Adventure tour with Admore and Christian our tour leaders — terrific people doing a terrific job— loved the tour — can recommend an Intrepid African Adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/08/2025
Julie - Traveled, November 2024
The Botswana Adventure was incredible - everything was so well organised, and every day was filled with more highlights than you can imagine - the houseboat, the wild life, the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Vic Falls - every moment imprinted in my memory forever!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/22/2024
Roz - Traveled, November 2024
Excellent African Safari Trip made more enjoyable by our excellent guide Bonnie. His knowledge of the area and organisation was superb. We will definitely use Intrepid Travel for future trips.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2024
Dermot - Traveled, September 2024
Could very much recommend this trip across Botswana. So many things to see and experience - Okavango, the Delta, the San People of the Kalahari and Meercats, Chobe and, of course, one of wonders of the world, Victoria Falls. What’s not to like? Looked after by the Intrepid staff like kings and even though the road is long and sometimes you have to rough it; is that not good for the soul?
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2024
Melanie - Traveled, September 2024
This trip was amazing and I encourage anyone to do it!! The animals are breathtaking & the whole African experience was surreal.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2024
Prudence - Traveled, August 2024
Make sure your trip does not have any very frail or disabled people on it otherwise you and your group will need to be carers the whole trip and it takes a lot of enjoyment out of the trip which you pay a lot of money to be on.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2024
Hui-chang - Traveled, August 2024
The travel days on this trip are long and can be uncomfortable, but the payoff is terrific. Each place we visited was packed with exciting activities, sights and experiences - all unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2024
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