Namibia & Botswana Safari: Dunes to Delta

Namibia & Botswana Safari: Dunes to Delta

Experience a 10-day Namibia and Botswana safari from Sossusvlei’s red dunes and Skeleton Coast to the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta.

Countries

2 Countries

Type

Private Guided Safari

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

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What Makes This Trip

The Soul of African Safari
10 Days / 9 Nights

Experience an unforgettable Namibia and Botswana safari combining Namibia’s dramatic landscapes with the incredible wildlife of Botswana. This 10-day Namibia and Botswana tour takes you from Windhoek to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei, the coastal charm of Swakopmund, and the waterways of the Okavango Delta. Visit Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Sesriem Canyon, and the Skeleton Coast, then fly to Kanana for exciting game drives, mokoro excursions, boat cruises, and guided walks. With comfortable lodges and guided activities, this safari offers a memorable journey through two of Southern Africa’s most spectacular destinations.

Day by Day

Itinerary Journey

10 Days / 9 Nights

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Day 1: Arrival in Namibia - Windhoek

Meet your guide upon arrival in Windhoek and receive your travel documents. Enjoy a city tour of Windhoek, time permitting. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing at your hotel or enjoying the city. In the eve…

  • Meet your guide upon arrival in Windhoek and receive your travel documents.
  • Enjoy a city tour of Windhoek, time permitting.
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing at your hotel or enjoying the city.
  • In the evening, you may dine at one of Windhoek’s well-known restaurants. Dinner is at your own expense.

Accommodation: The Weinberg
Meals: Breakfast included
Overnight: 1 night

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Days 2–3: Windhoek - Sossusvlei

Distance: 350 km | Driving time: Approximately 5–6 hours Check out from The Weinberg after breakfast and continue your Namibia and Botswana safari toward the spectacular Sossusvlei region. If needed, spend some …

Distance: 350 km | Driving time: Approximately 5–6 hours

  • Check out from The Weinberg after breakfast and continue your Namibia and Botswana safari toward the spectacular Sossusvlei region.
  • If needed, spend some time in town picking up any last-minute essentials before departing south toward Sossusvlei.
  • Travel through either the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass or Remhoogte Pass, both offering beautiful views of Namibia’s landscapes.
  • On Day 3, enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the Sesriem Gate, the entrance to the Sossusvlei area.
  • Spend the full day visiting Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Elim Dune, and Sesriem Canyon.
  • Return to the lodge for lunch, or arrange a packed lunch to enjoy among the dunes before returning in the late afternoon to relax.

Optional activities: Hot air balloon safari and nature drives.
Accommodation: Namib Outpost
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: 2 nights

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Days 4–5: Sossusvlei - Swakopmund

Distance: 350 km | Driving time: Approximately 5–6 hours After breakfast, depart Sossusvlei and travel north toward Solitaire before heading west across the Tropic of Capricorn. Continue through the spectacular …

Distance: 350 km | Driving time: Approximately 5–6 hours

  • After breakfast, depart Sossusvlei and travel north toward Solitaire before heading west across the Tropic of Capricorn.
  • Continue through the spectacular Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons and across the Namib Gravel Plains toward the coast.
  • Travel either via Walvis Bay to Swakopmund or, as recommended, take a detour through Ganab to visit the Welwitschia Plains and Moon Landscape.
  • The Namibian coastline is commonly known as the Skeleton Coast, named for its barren landscapes, historic shipwrecks, and whale skeletons once found along the beaches.
  • Enjoy a full day in the Swakopmund and Walvis Bay area, with a variety of activities available, including dolphin cruises, Sandwich Harbour excursions, dune quad biking, sandboarding, sea kayaking, and more.

Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunches and dinners are at your own expense.
Overnight: 2 nights

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Day 6: Swakopmund - Windhoek

Distance: 360 km | Driving time: Approximately 4 hours After breakfast, depart Swakopmund and travel back to Windhoek. Upon arrival, your guide will drop you at your accommodation for your final night in Namibia. Acco…

Distance: 360 km | Driving time: Approximately 4 hours

  • After breakfast, depart Swakopmund and travel back to Windhoek.
  • Upon arrival, your guide will drop you at your accommodation for your final night in Namibia.

Accommodation: The Weinberg
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
Overnight: 1 night

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Day 7: Maun - Welcome to Botswana - Okavango Delta

Check out from The Weinberg and transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport. Depart from Hosea Kutako International Airport and fly to Maun Airport. Flights are not included. Upon arrival in Maun, meet your pilot f…

  • Check out from The Weinberg and transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport.
  • Depart from Hosea Kutako International Airport and fly to Maun Airport. Flights are not included.
  • Upon arrival in Maun, meet your pilot for a light aircraft transfer to Kanana Airstrip.
  • Arrive at Kanana Airstrip and transfer to Kanana in the Okavango Delta.
  • After breakfast, you will be transferred to Hosea Kutako International Airport outside Windhoek.
  • In Maun, meet your pilot and board your light aircraft for the transfer into the Okavango Delta to continue your Namibia & Botswana tour.
  • Enjoy the scheduled activities with your lodge guide over the next nights.
  • The Kanana area consists of a beautiful chain of islands along the Xudum River, northeast of Pom Pom Lagoon, with winding waterways flowing through open lagoons.
  • Activities: Game drives with a maximum of 4 guests per vehicle, mokoro excursions, boat cruises depending on water levels, and walking activities.

Included: Meals, local drinks, activities, park fees, and laundry.
Excluded: Premium drinks.
Accommodation: Kanana
Meals: Fully inclusive
Overnight: 1 night

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Days 8–9: Okavango Delta - Kanana

Continue your stay at Kanana in the Okavango Delta. Enjoy the lodge’s scheduled activities and experience the area’s waterways and wildlife. Choose from game drives, mokoro excursions, boat cruises dependi…

  • Continue your stay at Kanana in the Okavango Delta.
  • Enjoy the lodge’s scheduled activities and experience the area’s waterways and wildlife.
  • Choose from game drives, mokoro excursions, boat cruises depending on water levels, and guided walking activities.

Accommodation: Kanana
Meals: Fully inclusive
Overnight: 2 nights

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Day 10: Kanana - Maun - Final Departure

Check out from Kanana and, if time permits, enjoy a final morning activity. Transfer from the lodge to Kanana Airstrip, approximately 30 minutes away. Board your light aircraft for the flight from Kanana Airstrip to M…

  • Check out from Kanana and, if time permits, enjoy a final morning activity.
  • Transfer from the lodge to Kanana Airstrip, approximately 30 minutes away.
  • Board your light aircraft for the flight from Kanana Airstrip to Maun Airport.
  • Arrive at Maun Airport, where your Namibia and Botswana safari comes to an end.

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$8644

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Your Tour Details

Experience a 10-day Namibia and Botswana safari from Sossusvlei’s red dunes and Skeleton Coast to the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta.

Included

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    Accommodation as specified, subject to availability and booking requests

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    Meals as outlined in the itinerary

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    Car rental and vehicle hire

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    All vehicle-related costs, including fuel

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    All national park and conservation entry fees

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    Professional guide services and related guide expenses

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    Drinking water available in the vehicle throughout the journey

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    Activities available with the NTS guide and vehicle

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    Detailed tour file including itinerary, route map, and journey descriptions

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    24-hour personal assistance and support

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    Quick and efficient communication with service providers

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    Internal flights as specified in the itinerary

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    Shared road transfers as mentioned in the program

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Available as custom add-ons.

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    Personal expenses and other items not specified in the itinerary

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    Optional activities and excursions

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    International flights, including Windhoek–Maun

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    Travel and personal insurance

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    Tips and gratuities for staff

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    Visa fees and visa application costs

Pro Tip

Optional add-ons and upgrades are available for this african-safari program. Speak with our travel specialists to tailor your package.

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Accommodation Plan

Featured Stays

Low Season: 1st January - 30th June 2027

2 Guests - per person sharing

$9818

4 Guests - per person sharing

$8644

Single Supplement

$2634

High Season: 1st July - 31st December 2027

2 Guests - per person sharing

$11918

4 Guests - per person sharing

$10644

Single Supplement

$3377

Important Notes:

  • The flight from Windhoek to Maun is not included in the package.
  • Scheduled flights from Windhoek to Maun operate only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This schedule applies to 2026; the 2027 schedule has not yet been released. Your travel consultant will plan the itinerary accordingly and provide guidance.
  • The guided tour concludes in Windhoek, while the Botswana portion of the journey is arranged through transfers and charter flights.
  • A charter flight from Maun to Kanana is included.
  • Please note that the advertised prices are “starting from” rates and may change depending on availability and the final tailor-made itinerary prepared by your dedicated consultant.

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