Route overview
Where this itinerary goes
Windhoek → Okonjati Game Reserve → Rundu → Divundu → Kwando River → Kasane → Victoria Falls → Chobe River Front → Savuti / Chobe National Park → Khwai / Moremi → Maun → Gweta / Makgadikgadi → Ghanzi → Windhoek
Trip highlights
- •Windhoek — vehicle handover, briefing and first overnight
- •Okonjati / Mount Etjo — first wildlife stop north of Windhoek
- •Rundu and Divundu — Kavango and Okavango River stages
- •Kwando River — Caprivi / Zambezi Region wilderness atmosphere
- •Kasane and Chobe — Botswana wildlife gateway
- •Victoria Falls — transfer extension from Kasane
- •Savuti, Khwai and Moremi — remote Botswana 4x4 safari country
- •Maun and Makgadikgadi — Delta gateway and pans region
- •Ghanzi and Kalahari return leg to Windhoek
Day by day
Itinerary structure
Windhoek arrival and handover
Accommodation: Villa Vista Guesthouse
Arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Namvic vehicle handover/briefing and Windhoek overnight.
Okonjati Game Reserve
Accommodation: Mount Etjo Safari Lodge
First safari/wildlife stop north of Windhoek; activities are confirmed with supplier availability.
Rundu
Accommodation: Kaisosi River Lodge
Long but straightforward drive north to the Kavango region and Okavango River.
Divundu / Okavango River
Accommodation: Ngepi Camp Sites
Two nights with options for Popa Falls, Mahango Game Reserve, boat cruise, fishing, birding and cultural visits.
Kwando River
Accommodation: Kongola / Kwando River area
Remote river region with birding, fishing and a relaxed wilderness stop.
Kasane and Chobe gateway
Accommodation: The Old House
Border formalities into Botswana. Kasane is the gateway for Chobe River cruises and Chobe National Park activities.
Victoria Falls extension
Accommodation: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Vehicle normally remains in Kasane while transfers take you to Victoria Falls. Included activities must be confirmed in the final supplier quote.
Chobe River Front
Accommodation: Mwandi View
Return transfer from Victoria Falls to Kasane, collect vehicle and continue to the Chobe River Front area.
Savuti / Chobe National Park
Accommodation: Savuti Campsite
Remote Chobe/Savuti wilderness. Sand driving and proper 4x4 preparation may be required.
Khwai / Moremi
Accommodation: Tshaa Community Camp
Three nights in Khwai/Moremi safari country. Thick sand, tyre-pressure management and early departures are important.
Maun
Accommodation: Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa
Travel from Khwai/Moremi to Maun, with optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta if arranged.
Gweta / Makgadikgadi
Accommodation: Planet Baobab
Two nights near the Makgadikgadi Pans with optional meerkat, quad biking, cultural/village and baobab sunset experiences.
Ghanzi / Kalahari return leg
Accommodation: Thakadu Bush Camp
Kalahari region return leg with possible cultural tourism depending on supplier availability.
Return to Windhoek
Accommodation: Villa Vista Guesthouse
Longer return drive from Botswana to Windhoek after border crossing.
Departure transfer
Transfer from Windhoek accommodation to Hosea Kutako International Airport according to confirmed flight time.
Included / arranged
- •Fully equipped Toyota Hilux Double Cab 4x4
- •Camping equipment such as roof tents, fridge, kitchen set, chairs, table and bedding as confirmed
- •All accommodation as per confirmed itinerary
- •Meals as specified by accommodation basis: B&B, DBB, HB+ or self-catering
- •Airport transfers on arrival and departure where confirmed
- •Kasane ↔ Victoria Falls transfers where included in the final quote
- •Cross-border documentation assistance for Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe
- •Digital itinerary and travel documents
- •24/7 support from Namvic Tours & Safaris
- •Insurance/excess cover as confirmed in the final rental agreement
Not included unless quoted
- •Fuel for the vehicle
- •Cross-border fees and taxes unless specifically included
- •National park entrance fees unless specifically included
- •Activities not specified in the itinerary
- •Meals not mentioned
- •Personal travel insurance
- •Personal expenses such as drinks, curios, tips and laundry
- •Visa fees
Accommodation examples
- •Villa Vista Guesthouse, Windhoek (B&B)
- •Mount Etjo Safari Lodge, Okonjati Game Reserve (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
- •Kaisosi River Lodge, Rundu (B&B)
- •Ngepi Camp Sites, Divundu (self-catering)
- •Kongola / Kwando River area (self-catering)
- •The Old House, Kasane (B&B)
- •Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe (Half Board Plus where confirmed)
- •Mwandi View, Chobe River Front (self-catering)
- •Savuti Campsite, Chobe National Park (self-catering)
- •Tshaa Community Camp, Khwai / Moremi (self-catering)
- •Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa, Maun (B&B)
- •Planet Baobab, Gweta / Makgadikgadi (self-catering)
- •Thakadu Bush Camp, Ghanzi (B&B)
- •Villa Vista Guesthouse, Windhoek (B&B)
Important planning notes
- !Cross-border rules, documents, taxes, park fees, permits and visa requirements must be checked for the travel date.
- !Remote Botswana sections require confident 4x4 driving, tyre-pressure management and route discipline.
- !Victoria Falls inclusions and transfers depend on supplier confirmation and final quote.
- !Insurance/excess wording must follow the final rental agreement; do not promise unlimited cover or no liability.
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