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- The best Botswana and Namibia tour packages
- What people love about Botswana And Namibia Tours
- Travel Botswana and Namibia your way
- Discover Botswana and Namibia tours for every budget
- Botswana and Namibia tours for every type of group
- Top Botswana and Namibia travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Botswana and Namibia
- Contact our Botswana and Namibia travel experts
- What our customers ask about Botswana and Namibia Tours & Trips
The best Botswana and Namibia tour packages
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Southern Africa Southbound: Dunes, Deltas & Falls
29 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Camping at some of the most beautiful campsites was a fantastic experience to have.”
Peter, traveled in August
Namibia and Botswana's wildlife havens unfold, from Chobe National Park's elephant herds to mokoro rides in the Okavango Delta. Nights under baobab trees in Gweta showcase San culture at Dqae Qare Lodge. The adventure continues into Namibia's desert landscapes with wildlife viewing at approx. $130 per day.
Duration 21 days Destinations Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator G Adventures From
- NZ$4,299
Duration 22 days Destinations South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From
- NZ$10,199+$786 upfront costs
Vic Falls to Cape Town
21 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great variety of activities, areas visited, animals, countries and the 'team' made for an informative, safe and fun experience.”
Andrew, traveled in December
Tranquil waterways of Botswana's Okavango Delta and Chobe's elephant herds lead into Namibia's dramatic terrains. Wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park, climbing Sossusvlei's massive dunes, and nights under starlit skies await. Local culture comes alive with San people visits and mokoro canoe rides.
Duration 22 days Destinations Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $5,460
30% Off- NZ$3,822You save $1,638
19-day Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Accommodated)
26 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The scenary was great and we managed to see a huge selection of animals.”
Ian, traveled in June
Namibia and Botswana reveal their treasures, from Fish River Canyon to Chobe National Park. Mokoro rides grace the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta, wildlife gather at Etosha's waterholes, and Dune 45 rises in Namib-Naukluft. Unique stays include Elephant Sands in Nata, where wildlife visits camp waterholes.
Duration 19 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Acacia Adventure Holidays From $8,535
15% Off- NZ$7,255You save $1,280
19-day Victoria Falls to Cape Town (Camping)
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The experience was truly remarkable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”
A, traveled in March
Victoria Falls marks the start of this epic route to Cape Town. Dune 45 in Sossusvlei beckons climbers, while elephants roam Chobe National Park, and mokoros glide through the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta. Nights at Elephant Sands offer free-roaming wildlife, while Cederberg's vineyards provide perfect wine tasting.
Duration 19 days Destinations Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Acacia Adventure Holidays From $5,315
20% Off- NZ$4,252You save $1,063
What people love about Botswana And Namibia Tours
- 19-day Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Accommodated)
The food was awsome, we had a lot of fun with samuel and the place we visit were wonderfull. My favorite was chobe national park and the okavango delta.
- 19-day Victoria Falls to Cape Town (Camping)
The tour is great, you see a lot of things. Especially the nature & animals are amazing and everything is really clean! The only thing I didn't like was that we sat the whole time in the bus driving & just had a few times the possibilitie to walk around.
- The Grand Southern Safari
The itenerary was not always followed. The most egregious problem was staying 250 km (3 hrs.) on an extremely rough road from the gate of sossusvlei (dunes). It also made the day before about 150 km longer and the day after 100km longer. Neither accommodation listed on the itinerary was used. We also didn't get a half day in the delta that was on the itinerary. I will send a more detailed evaluation to trip advisor when we finish our trip.
Travel Botswana and Namibia your way
Experience the raw beauty of two striking African countries. Head to Botswana to encounter majestic elephants at Chobe National Park or navigate the Okavango Delta on a traditional mokoro canoe. In Namibia, explore the otherworldly dunes of Sossusvlei.
See all Safari toursThe longer tours running 18-23 days really let you sink into the landscapes of both countries. Starting in Cape Town, you'll head north through Fish River Canyon before reaching the Namib Desert, where climbing Dune 45 early in the morning gives you incredible sunrise views. Moving through Damaraland's ancient terrain, you can track elephants that have adapted to desert life, then continue to Etosha's plains filled with wildlife. Our travelers often tell us they love how the journey shifts from quiet desert scenes to the lively Okavango Delta in Botswana, where you'll float in mokoro canoes watching hippos and crocs from water level. The final stop at Victoria Falls lets you choose between peaceful nature walks and active options like tackling the Zambezi rapids.
Select from our extensive range of 107 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Botswana and Namibia with our expert guides leading the way.
An overland adventure is for those who are young at heart who wish to journey into remote areas of Botswana And Namibia in a truck for a true wilderness experience. With 51 Botswana And Namibia overland tours lasting from 8 days up to 23 days, you're sure to discover an overlanding adventure for you.
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Camping tours give you a real taste of Africa while keeping costs down. These trips run 14-20 days and let you experience the big highlights like Namib dunes and Okavango waters. You'll get quality camping gear with proper camp beds and roomy tents - our travelers often tell us how much they love drifting off to sleep hearing the bush sounds at spots like Spitzkoppe, where the night sky is incredibly clear. The tours cover all the key activities like Etosha game drives, Chobe River boats and guided desert walks. To keep prices manageable, everyone pitches in with setting up camp and helping prepare meals.
Lodge safaris deliver high-end comfort even in remote spots. You'll stay at places like Ilala Lodge by Victoria Falls and Onjala Lodge in Namibia, where rooms come with private viewing decks and infinity pools overlooking active waterholes. Our customers really value the expert guides who lead private game drives in specialized 4x4s - tracking desert elephants through Damaraland and following lions in Etosha. The trips include nice touches like private mokoro rides in the Okavango Delta, sundowner drinks watching meerkats in Makgadikgadi Pans and also stargazing sessions under Namibia's dark skies.
Botswana and Namibia budget tours6 tours
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$117
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Botswana and Namibia tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
113 tours in Botswana and NamibiaOur group tours use specially built safari vehicles that fit 16-28 people comfortably. The raised seats give everyone good views for spotting wildlife, and you get both planned activities and free time to explore places like German-influenced Swakopmund or Victoria Falls' craft markets. Travelers tell us they love the social side - sharing early morning climbs up Dune 45, comparing Etosha wildlife photos and also trading stories around evening campfires. It works really well if you're traveling solo or want to share the experience with other adventurous people.
Small Group
38 tours in Botswana and NamibiaThese small-group safaris blend immersive wildlife experiences with attentive guidance, keeping groups to just 12-16 travelers per tour. The specially designed vehicles feature elevated seats, making them ideal for photographing wildlife around Etosha's waterholes, tracking rare desert species in Damaraland and observing big game. Our travelers tell us how the small group size lets them stop whenever interesting animals appear - a flexibility that makes each day unique. The longer tours stretch from 19 to 23 days, giving you time to fall into the natural rhythm of dawn game drives in Etosha, peaceful mokoro canoe trips through the Okavango Delta, and also evening boat safaris on the Chobe River. Experienced guides like Sammy, Jack and Francis get constant praise for mixing deep wildlife knowledge with a warm, welcoming style that makes everyone feel like family. You'll mix nights camping under brilliant African stars with strategic lodge stays near prime wildlife areas, while our Chief Experience Officers handle logistics so you can focus on perfecting wildlife photos or learning traditional tracking from local San guides.
Private / Personalized
7 tours in Botswana and NamibiaPrivate guided tours let you fully customize while keeping expert knowledge where it counts. You can adjust the pace, pick your preferred lodges and focus on what interests you most - whether that's photography in Deadvlei, finding specific animals in Etosha or checking out the rock art at Twyfelfontein. Our travelers really appreciate having their own guide who knows exactly when to visit popular spots to avoid crowds, where to find desert wildlife and also how to arrange special experiences like private mokoro trips or visits to Himba communities.
Top Botswana and Namibia travel itineraries to fit your plans
The 10-day Botswana circuit really lets you sink into the rhythm of safari life. From Windhoek, you'll head to the Kalahari where our travelers spend quality time with local meerkat families and pick up traditional tracking skills from San guides who know every inch of the land. Moving north, the Okavango Delta opens up before you - here you can choose between gliding through the channels in traditional mokoro canoes or taking in the vast flood plains from above in a small aircraft. The final stretch focuses on Chobe National Park's remarkable elephants, where our guests love mixing morning wildlife drives with afternoon boat trips to see these incredible animals from different angles. Victoria Falls makes for a perfect finish, with time to explore the falls itself and also try activities like helicopter rides or tackle the rapids downstream.
The full 14-day journey gives you proper time to absorb what makes both countries special. Starting in Windhoek, you'll venture into Namibia's desert realm, spending early mornings scaling the towering dunes at Sossusvlei and exploring the stark beauty of Dead Vlei's clay pan. The Damaraland section consistently gets high marks from our travelers - here you'll track elephants that have adapted to desert life and stay at remote lodges tucked into the mountains. Two complete days in Etosha National Park let you properly explore its enormous salt pans and busy waterholes, where our guests regularly spot lions, leopards, rhinos and also vast zebra herds. Crossing into Botswana, the landscape transforms as you enter the Okavango Delta's maze of waterways. Your time here mixes island walking safaris with peaceful mokoro trips, before heading to Chobe for some of Africa's finest elephant viewing. Two nights near Victoria Falls rounds things off nicely, balancing waterfall visits with downtime.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Victoria Falls, Kasane, Gweta, Maun, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau Park, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Namib-Naukluft Park, Fish River Canyon National Park, Cederberg Wildnerness Area, Cape Town
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The small group tours connecting Victoria Falls to Cape Town over 19 days really work well for solo travelers. You'll share safari vehicles with 12-16 others, tracking elephants through Chobe and watching lions stalk their prey near Etosha's waterholes. Our solo customers love how these trips balance group activities with personal downtime, plus there's always the choice to upgrade to private rooms when you want your own space. The real magic happens during shared experiences - paddling mokoro canoes in the Okavango Delta, taking sunset boat rides on the Chobe River and also climbing those massive desert dunes as the sun comes up.
Our 18-21 day routes give couples the perfect mix of comfort and real African experiences, whether starting from Cape Town or Victoria Falls. We handle all the planning while you set the pace. The itineraries blend luxury lodge stays in prime wildlife spots with adventure camping in secluded places like Spitzkoppe and the Namib Desert. Couples particularly enjoy their private game drives in Etosha, flying over the Delta's channels, tasting wines in Cederberg and also spending time with San communities. Having both scheduled activities and free days lets couples create their own special memories.
The overland camping trips running 19-21 days hit exactly what younger travelers want. These active tours bring together people in their 20s and 30s who dive into everything - from racing down Swakopmund's dunes on sandboards to tackling the Zambezi rapids at Vic Falls. Camping keeps costs down and creates great friendships. Our younger guests love the mix of activities: skydiving above the desert, walking with rangers to track rhinos in Etosha, navigating Okavango waterways and also taking that leap from the Victoria Falls bridge. Days filled with challenging dune climbs lead into relaxed evenings sharing stories around the fire.
These longer tours spanning 18-23 days hit the sweet spot for seniors who want to explore at their own rhythm. Our travelers tell us how well these itineraries balance guided activities with downtime, which lets you truly settle into each destination. The mix of lodge accommodation and select camping experiences works perfectly, with private rooms available at key locations like Etosha and Victoria Falls. Morning wildlife drives use specially designed vehicles with elevated seating, offering excellent viewing angles while keeping comfort in mind. Our guests particularly enjoy gliding through the Okavango Delta's waterways by mokoro canoe, and drifting along the Chobe River at sunset where elephants and hippos gather at the water's edge. These tours excel by combining both countries' essential experiences while keeping travel manageable - you'll spend two nights in prime spots with expert guides handling the details. Cultural connections include visits to San communities, traditional Himba villages, and optional accommodation upgrades when preferred. Senior travelers consistently mention appreciating how these extended itineraries give them time to take photos, learn from their guides and build friendships with fellow travelers without any pressure to rush.
- Solo Travelers81 tours
- Couples53 tours
- Young Adults (18 - 39)21 tours
- Seniors (50+)44 tours
Best time to visit Botswana and Namibia
- Summer 2025
The longer 19-21 day journeys through these countries prove most popular in summer, making the most of ideal conditions. Wildlife viewing peaks from September through November, when animals gather around Etosha's waterholes and game sightings become nearly guaranteed. Safari vehicles set out during the cooler morning and evening hours, perfect timing for climbing Sossusvlei's red dunes and exploring Spitzkoppe's dramatic formations. Our travelers especially appreciate transitioning from active game drives to peaceful sundowners beside floodlit waterholes. The Okavango Delta truly shines in this season - mokoro canoe rides through clear channels bring you close to hippos, crocodiles and countless birds. Autumn timing works perfectly for Chobe National Park, where large elephant herds congregate along riverbanks. We keep our groups intimate at 12-16 people and use elevated safari vehicles with generous windows that photographers appreciate. Most guests choose our mixed accommodation packages that blend camping with lodges, giving them authentic experiences and comfort in key locations.
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
September through November really hits the sweet spot for touring both countries. The dry season in Etosha National Park works in our favor - the animals gather around waterholes, making wildlife spotting practically guaranteed. You'll find it's just right temperature-wise for climbing those rusty-colored dunes at Sossusvlei and exploring Spitzkoppe's rock formations. Our clients particularly love how the evenings unfold, moving from active game drives to relaxed sundowners near the lit-up waterholes. The Okavango Delta stays are a highlight this time of year. You'll glide through clear water channels in traditional mokoro canoes, getting close-up views of hippos, crocs and hundreds of bird species. The camping is excellent too - there's something special about drifting off to sleep while elephants and antelope wander past your unfenced campsite. Our guides have perfected the art of positioning vehicles just right for those delta sunset shots everyone wants to capture. The autumn timing works well for Chobe National Park, where big elephant herds congregate along the river. We mix it up with morning wildlife drives and afternoon boat trips. When you head up to Victoria Falls, the water levels are just right - good for both seeing the falls and trying out activities like rafting or river cruises. Our travelers often mention how much they enjoy the balance between wildlife watching and cultural experiences such as walking with San Bushmen or visiting local villages. The most popular autumn tours run for 19-21 days, giving proper time to both countries. We use safari vehicles with elevated seats and big windows that photographers love. Groups stay small at 12-16 people, which means we can stop whenever interesting wildlife appears. You can choose between camping, lodges or our mixed trips that combine both - though most of our clients go for the mixed option since it offers the best of both worlds at key locations.
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- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter safaris through Namibia and Botswana run between 18 and 23 days, giving you perfect timing for game viewing at Etosha National Park during dry season. Our travelers love watching lions, elephants, zebras and other wildlife gather at lit-up waterholes in the evening hours. These longer routes blend camping beneath winter's clear skies with strategic lodge stays, taking you through the Okavango Delta's channels by mokoro canoe and along the Chobe River to see the planet's biggest elephant herds. Many tours start your day climbing Dune 45 for that crisp winter light, before heading out to track desert-adapted elephants through Damaraland. The 19-21 day journeys prove particularly well-balanced, with scheduled wildlife watching, village visits to Himba communities and also walks with San guides. Winter's mild temperatures make it ideal for scaling Sossusvlei's rust-colored dunes and discovering Spitzkoppe's dramatic rock formations, while nearly guaranteeing wildlife sightings as animals cluster around the remaining water sources.
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- Spring 2026
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How Do You Get Around Botswana and Namibia?
Well you've got two main options - self-drive or guided tours and honestly it comes down to what you're comfortable with. If you're confident handling 4x4s on rough terrain and don't mind figuring out border crossings then self-drive gives you amazing freedom to explore hidden spots like Solitaire or Cape Cross Seal Colony at your own pace. But if you're new to the region guided tours are fantastic - our customers love guides like Manache and Vailet who really know their stuff and handle all the logistics. The Namibia Nomad tour is really popular with people who want to do their own thing.
What Local Cultural Experiences Can You Have?
There's some incredible opportunities to connect with local communities here. In Ghanzi Botswana you can spend time with San Bushmen learning their ancient hunting techniques and even their unique clicking language during bush walks - the Botswana Adventure tour with Intrepid is great for this. Up in Opuwo Namibia you can meet the Himba people and learn about their semi-nomadic way of life their amazing hairstyles and deep connection with their cattle. The 17 Days Trail Safari tour takes you there and it's a wonderful way to support these communities while getting real insight into the local culture.
How Do Seasons Affect Your Trip?
The seasons here make a huge difference to your experience. The wet season runs November to April bringing gorgeous green landscapes and tons of birds but some areas like the Okavango Delta can get flooded and harder to access. May to October is dry season and that's when you'll see lots of wildlife gathering around waterholes especially in Etosha National Park - it's pretty incredible actually. The Amazing Southern Africa tour includes a mokoro trip in the Okavango which is best in the dry season when water levels are just right.
What Natural Areas Can You Visit Beyond the Cities?
There's so much to explore out here beyond Etosha National Park. Damaraland is absolutely stunning with these dramatic rock formations ancient paintings and desert elephants - you can see it all on the Namibia Botswana and Falls tour. The Fish River Canyon is mind-blowing it's the second biggest canyon in the world with amazing hiking trails. And then there's the Okavango Delta which is just magical with its waterways best explored by mokoro or boat. Getting to these spots usually means 4x4s light aircraft or organized tours depending on what works for your schedule.
Can You Mix Luxury and Budget-Friendly Options?
You absolutely can and it's actually a great way to travel. Stay somewhere lovely like Gomoti River Lodge with their fantastic house tents and views then mix it up with camping at places like Sesriem Campsite near Sossusvlei. You can save money by self-catering some meals having amazing braais under the stars. Focus your budget on unique experiences like the San Bushmen walk near Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp rather than fancy accommodation everywhere. Our Grand Southern Safari tour does this really well letting you choose between camping and lodge stays as you go.