Stay from Namibia to Victoria Falls – 15 days
Discover Southern Africa’s raw beauty as you drive through the Namib dunes, Skeleton Coast, and Damaraland, encountering breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife.
From the Okavango River to Etosha and Chobe National Parks, and the stunning Victoria Falls, immerse yourself in an authentic and unforgettable African adventure.
FI: FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
From 1030$CA
Departure date : 01/01/2025
Duration of stay : 15 Days
Stay : Canada >> Namibia
Flight : Not included
Departure city : Canada (Contact us for a departure from another city)
This travel proposal is 100% customizable according to your desires. You will be able to modify your trip (duration, accommodation, activities and services) during your exchanges with the local agency.
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Hotel : Gardens boutique Hotel 4*
Pension : Breakfast
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Hotel : Sesriem Oshana Camp 4*
Pension : Breakfast
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Hotel : Villa Margherita 4*
Pension : Breakfast
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Hotel : Spitzkoppen Lodge 4*
Pension : Breakfast
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Hotel : Namutoni Camp 4*
Pension : Breakfast
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Hotel : Taranga Safari Lodge 4*
Pension : Breakfast
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Hotel : Mahangu Safari Lodge 4*
Pension : Breakfast
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Hotel : Camp Kwando 4*
Pension : Breakfast
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Hotel : Senyati Safari Camping 4*
Pension : Breakfast
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Hotel : Bayete Guest Lodge 4*
Pension : Breakfast
Room rates
Off season
(December to March)
Peak season
(July to November)
Hotel in Windhoek
Gardens boutique Hotel 4*
Hotel in Sesriem
Sesriem Oshana Camp 4*
Hotel in Swakopmund
Villa Margherita 4*
Hotel in Damaraland
Spitzkoppen Lodge 4*
Hotel in Etosha (National Park)
Namutoni Camp 4*
Hotel in Rundu
Taranga Safari Lodge 4*
Hotel in Mahangu
Mahangu Safari Lodge 4*
Hotel in Caprivi Zipfel
Camp Kwando 4*
Hotel in Chobe
Senyati Safari Camping 4*
Hotel in Victoria Falls
Bayete Guest Lodge 4*
Travel Timeline
1 ✈️ ️Day 1 : welcome to Namibie
After a transfer to the rental company's office, meet our French-speaking representative to hand over your travel pack. He will personally assist you in collecting your rental 4×4, equipped with all camping gear. He will go over your programme with you day by day, map in hand, giving you tips and advice on how to make the most of it. Depending on your arrival time, you may have a little time to wander around Independence Avenue, the main thoroughfare, or Post Street Mall, which is packed with shops and restaurants.
2 🏜️ Day 2 : At the gateway to the Namib Desert
After breakfast, get behind the wheel of your 4×4 and let your mind wander as you drive to the Namib dunes. One of the oldest and driest deserts in the world, it covers more than 15% of Namibia along the Atlantic coast. From Sesriem, 2 sites are accessible for an active late afternoon: a hike in the Sesriem Canyon or an escapade on the Elim Dune, from where you can admire a magnificent panorama of red dunes, grassy savannah and mountain massifs. Overnight in camp. Distance: 5 hours / 310 km Meals: Breakfast Stages : Namib-Naukluft Park, Sesriem Accommodation: Sesriem Oshana Camp (Sesriem).
3 🚙 Day 3 : Attacking the dunes
Joining Sossuvlei with your 4×4 means taking your first steps as a bush driver. Today, you'll be amazed by the ochre-coloured palettes and undulating shapes of Dunes 45, Dead Vlei Circus and Sossusvlei. We encourage you to climb to the top of these giant piles of sand, before enjoying a well-earned breakfast in the shade of the acacia trees at the foot of Sossusvlei. As an option, how about a hot-air balloon flight over the desert? Overnight in camp. Route: according to your itinerary (discovery day) Meals on your own Stages : Sossusvlei Dune 45, Deadvlei Accommodation: Sesriem Oshana Camp (Sesriem).
4 🌄 ️Day 4 : Desert and ocean
In the morning, take in the breathtaking scenery as far as the eye can see, across the gypsum plains and impressive gorges of the Central Namib. Before discovering the extremely arid expanses bordered by an often cold ocean, you'll cross the Tropic of Capricorn! Then there's a radical change of atmosphere as you arrive in Swakopmund, a small town sometimes shrouded in a mysterious fog. The coolness of the Benguela Current offers invigorating walks by the sea or in the dunes. Your guest house also offers massage treatments, particularly appreciated after several days on the Namibian trails. Route: 5h30 / 350 km Meals: Breakfast Stages : Swakopmund Accommodation: Overnight at Villa Margherita (Swakopmund).
5 🌵 Day 5 : Spitzkoppe Rock Art
After a morning at leisure in Swakopmund, with optional excursions such as a catamaran safari or dune surfing, you'll head off to survey and photograph the silhouettes of Mount Spitzkoppe, a majestic granite inselberg in the Damaraland region. The site, managed by the local community, is an ideal place for nature lovers. Experience an unforgettable bivouac under a starry sky, where contact with the bush is guaranteed. Journey time: 2 hours / 160 km Meals on your own Stages : Damaraland Spitzkoppe Accommodation: Overnight at Spitzkoppe Campsite (Damaraland).
6 🦏 Day 6 : Safari between plains and savannahs in Etosha Park
At the wheel of your vehicle, childhood dreams come true as you drive through the national park, enjoying the various waterholes along the way and attracting a wide range of species. Keep an eye out for leopards basking in the high branches of the trees. In the middle of the day, enjoy a siesta by the Halali swimming pool, before heading back out to track the animals. Open up all your senses and enjoy the animal scenes unfolding all around you. Overnight camping. Namutoni camp is located in the eastern part of Etosha Park, along the Fisher Pan. Journey time: 7 hours (safari pace) / 150 km Meals on your own Stages : Etosha National Park Namutoni Accommodation: Namutoni Campsite (Etosha National Park).
7 🐦 Day 7 : The Birds of the Okavango in Rundu
Half a day's drive to the Rundu region, on the banks of the Okavango in north-east Namibia, on the border with Angola. With a population of around 450,00, this small town is the capital of local crafts (basketry, wood carving, pottery) and always seems livelier than the capital! There are lush green lodges offering a relaxing setting on the banks of the river, where you can admire a wealth of birdlife, including fishing eagles and colourful bee-eaters. Distance: 5h30 / 450 km Meals: Breakfast and dinner Stops : Rundu Accommodation: Overnight at Taranga Safari Lodge (Rundu).
8 🛖 Day 8 : Traditional Kavango villages in the Popa falls region
You reach the Bagani region, near Popa falls and the Mahango game reserve, right in the heart of the Caprivi Strip, on the border with Botswana. Why not take a boat trip on the Okavango at the end of the day? Or would you prefer to discover the local culture and the rapids at Popa Falls? Journey time: 3h30 / 250 km Meals on your own Stages : Mahango Reserve, Popa Falls Okavango Accommodation: Mahangu Safari Lodge (Mahangu) Distance: 5 hours / 310 km Meals: Breakfast Stages : Namib-Naukluft Park, Sesriem Accommodation: Sesriem Oshana Camp (Sesriem).
9⛵ Day 9 : Boat trip on the Okavango and safari in the Mahango reserve
Today, you'll enjoy breakfast on board a boat travelling down part of the Okavango. An unforgettable wake-up call with hippos! In the afternoon, you are free to visit the Mahango reserve with your 4×4. The park, which runs alongside the Okavango River, is home to a wide variety of birds (430 species) and offers the chance to see species other than those of Etosha, such as crocodiles and monkeys, as well as aquatic antelopes like sitatungas and pukus. Buffalo Park, on the other side of the Okavango, can also be visited independently by 4×4. Route: according to your itinerary (discovery day) Meals: Breakfast Stops : Mahango, Mahango Reserve Accommodation: Mahangu Safari Lodge (Mahangu).
10 ☀️ Day 10 : Desert and ocean
You continue your journey along the Caprivi strip, a narrow protrusion of Namibia, located in the north-east of the country and stretching for around 450km. Caprivi is bordered by large rivers: the Okavango, Kwando, Chobe and Zambezi. The area is rich in colourful birdlife. The traditional villages of the indigenous fishermen are a fascinating point of interest compared with the rest of Namibia, which is so sparsely populated. Route: 3 hours / 220 km Meals: Breakfast and dinner Stops : Mahango, Kwando Accommodation: Camp Kwando (Caprivi Zipfel).
11 🛶 Day 11 : Fishing villages on the banks of the River Kwando
After a morning at leisure in Swakopmund, with optional excursions such as a catamaran safari or dune surfing, you'll head off to survey and photograph the silhouettes of Mount Spitzkoppe, a majestic granite inselberg in the Damaraland region. The site, managed by the local community, is an ideal place for nature lovers. Experience an unforgettable bivouac under a starry sky, where contact with the bush is guaranteed. Journey time: 2 hours / 160 km Meals on your own Stages : Damaraland Spitzkoppe Accommodation: Overnight at Spitzkoppe Campsite (Damaraland).
12 🐘 Day 12 : Safari between plains and savannahs in Etosha Park
At the wheel of your vehicle, childhood dreams come true as you drive through the national park, enjoying the various waterholes along the way and attracting a wide range of species. Keep an eye out for leopards basking in the high branches of the trees. In the middle of the day, enjoy a siesta by the Halali swimming pool, before heading back out to track the animals. Open up all your senses and enjoy the animal scenes unfolding all around you. Overnight camping. Namutoni camp is located in the eastern part of Etosha Park, along the Fisher Pan. Journey time: 7 hours (safari pace) / 150 km Meals on your own Stages : Etosha National Park Namutoni Accommodation: Namutoni Campsite (Etosha National Park).
13️🌅 Day 13 : Chobe and its exceptional wildlife
Day to explore the Chobe River Front area. You will have the opportunity to make your own safari in Chobe Park with your 4 4, but beware, there is soft sand and many animals so you must feel comfortable driving and follow the safety rules! In Chobe, you will find the most important gatherings of elephants and predators from all over Africa. The animal migrations offer a fascinating spectacle. Route: according to your itinerary (discovery day) Free meals Stages: Chobe National Park Accommodation: senyati Safari Camping (Chobe).
14 🌊 Day 14 : Victoria Falls Day
Transfer to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe after leaving your rental vehicle in Kasane in the morning. Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls. They are located on the Zambezi River, which forms the border between Zambia, near the city of Livingstone, and Zimbabwe. In the park, you walk on small forest paths leading over the abyss, under the spray that serves as an invigorating shower and lets glimpse of splendid rainbows. Travel: 1h30/ 85 km Meals: Breakfast Stages: Victoria Falls Accommodation: Overnight at Bayete Guest Lodge (Victoria Falls).
15 🏖 Day 15 : End of stay
It’s time to go home, eyes full of unforgettable images. After a last look at these funny warthog, a helicopter flight over the Falls or a visit to the local craft market, transfer to Victoria Falls airport and end of our services. Welcome back! Travel: 30min/ 35 km Meals: Breakfast Stages: Victoria Falls.
Price Includes
Rental of a fully equipped 4×4 vehicle (camping equipment included)- Insurances: unlimited km, glass breakage, damage to tires (max. 2 tires per trip), accident coverage (max. 1 accident per trip)
- Accommodation: 5 nights in hotels/lodges, 10 nights in camping sites
- Private French-speaking welcome in Windhoek
- Your detailed travel guide
- The meals mentioned
- Boat safari on the Okavango River including breakfast
- Road transfers from Kasane to Victoria Falls and to the airport
- Namibian and Botswana VAT
Rental of a fully equipped 4×4 vehicle (camping equipment included)
Insurances: unlimited km, glass breakage, damage to tires (max. 2 tires per trip), accident coverage (max. 1 accident per trip)
Accommodation: 5 nights in hotels/lodges, 10 nights in camping sites
Private French-speaking welcome in Windhoek
Your detailed travel guide
The meals mentioned
Boat safari on the Okavango River including breakfast
Road transfers from Kasane to Victoria Falls and to the airport
Namibian and Botswana VATPrice Does Not Include
- The international flight
- Meals and drinks not included (Lunch: $8CA/pers, Dinner: $20CA/pers)
- Personal repatriation insurance
- National park entrance fees (approx. $7CA/adult/day in Namibia, $10CA/day in Chobe)
- Zimbabwe visa ($30CA) and Victoria Falls park fee ($30CA)
- Botswana 4×4 drop-off fee (7500 ZAR or ~$350CA)
- Additional equipment rental (e.g. child seat)
- File fees in case of accident or theft
- Delivery of tires & towing fees
- Damage to camping equipment
- Damage to the vehicle caused by negligence on the part of the driver (traffic violations such as speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol)
The international flight
Meals and drinks not included (Lunch: $8CA/pers, Dinner: $20CA/pers)
Personal repatriation insurance
National park entrance fees (approx. $7CA/adult/day in Namibia, $10CA/day in Chobe)
Zimbabwe visa ($30CA) and Victoria Falls park fee ($30CA)
Botswana 4×4 drop-off fee (7500 ZAR or ~$350CA)
Additional equipment rental (e.g. child seat)
File fees in case of accident or theft
Delivery of tires & towing fees
Damage to camping equipment
Damage to the vehicle caused by negligence on the part of the driver (traffic violations such as speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol)
