Journeys: Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls

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12 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Windhoek, Namibia

Ends

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Highlights

Embark on an excursion into Namib-Naukluft National Park.

Go sandboarding in Swakopmund.

Enjoy a Sandwich Harbour and Skeleton Coast Excursion.

Enjoy a guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls

Itinerary

Namibia beckons the adventurous with its surreal, otherworldly beauty, and the Journeys: Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls tour is your ticket to explore it all. Over 12 days, experienced travelers and seniors will traverse from Windhoek’s lively capital through the crimson dunes of Namib-Naukluft National Park, the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha, and onward to the mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

Easy-paced 4x4 excursions reveal the ancient survival strategies of the San people, while stops at bustling markets and sampling of traditional foods offer a taste of authentic local culture. The tour’s grand finale—a visit to Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest and most spectacular waterfalls—ensures a dramatic and memorable conclusion.

A unique feature of this trip is its deep dive into local traditions and landscapes, combining thrilling wildlife experiences with fascinating cultural insights.

day 1 - Windhoek

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included. After the evening welcome meeting sit down for an included group dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Meal:Dinner

Accomodation:Windhoek Country Club Resort (or similar)

Transport:Airport Transfer

Included Activity:Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Windhoek/Sesriem

Set off from the Namibian capital towards Sesriem, the gateway to jaw-dropping Namib-Naukluft National Park. Drive past red-hued desertscapes, stark camel thorn trees, and dramatic curved dunes while keeping an eye out for the astonishing creatures that call these arid lands home—the oryx, springbok, jackal, hyena, and more. Settle in to our lodge and relax poolside, watching a fiery crimson sunset over the desert.
Enjoy postcard perfect desert scenery around Sesriem and Sossusvlei - vast desertscapes of reds and orange, stark camel thorn trees and towering dunes with dramatic curved ridges. Also keep an eye out for the surprising amount of wildlife that call this area home such as oryx, springbok, jackal, ground squirrel and hyena.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Sossusvlei Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 340 km

Optional Activities:Sossusvlei Sundowner & Nature Drive

day 3 - Sesriem

Embark on a thrilling excursion into one of Africa’s largest national parks. Explore the Namib desert, the oldest desert in the world; and venture to the massive dunes at Sossusvlei and the white clay pan of Deadvlei. Capture dramatic images of dead camel thorn trees against a backdrop of orange dunes and a crisp blue sky. Then visit the Sesriem Canyon, a natural gorge carved out by the Tsauchab River over millions of years.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Sossusvlei Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle, 4x4

Included Activities:Sossusvlei Dunes Visit, Deadvlei Visit Duration : 1.5 hr, Sesriem Canyon Visit

Optional Activities:Sossusvlei Sundowner & Nature Drive

day 4 - Sesriem/Swakopmund

Continue by road through changing desert landscapes towards the coastal city of Swakopmund. Look out for roaming zebra, kudu, springbok, and oryx on the way and stop at a local bakery renowned for its delicious homemade apple pies. Enjoy one of these tasty, fresh baked treats before the group gathers with our local guide for the bushman walk through the desert. Along the walk, learn about the survival strategies of bushmen who lived in this inhospitable area thousands of years ago and search for the smaller wildlife that has managed to survive here, such as snakes, geckos, spiders, and an array of insects. Continue on to Swakopmund later in the Day for free time, or join an orientation walk. Dinner will be at your leisure with options in town and at the hotel.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Hansa Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr - 8.0 hr Distance : 375 km

Included Activity:Living Desert Walk Duration : 2.0 hr

day 5 - Swakopmund

Rise early for breakfast at the hotel. Our local guide will meet the group there before beginning our excursion to Sandwich Harbour and the Skeleton Coast. Travel on scenic roads to Walvis Bay while our guide provides background information on the Namib Desert landscape and wildlife. After stopping at a few different viewpoints the group will enter Namib Naukluft Park, and depending on the tide, drive along the beach to Sandwich Harbour. Enjoy a deeper immersion into this ever shifting environment on an exhilarating 4x4 ride through the towering dunes. Stop for lunch along the route at a private location in the park to fully appreciate the desert meeting the ocean.

This afternoon, take a tour of Mondesa township with a local guide, learning about its people and history. Visit the local market for an introduction to traditional foods such as wild spinach, mopane worms, and dried sardines or kapenta. Stop by an arts and crafts shop; chat with the locals; and round off the Day with dinner and a performance at a cozy family-run establishment.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Hansa Hotel (or similar)

Included Activities:Sandwich Harbour & Skeleton Coast Excursion Duration : 6.0 hr, Mondesa Township Walk

day 6 - Swakopmund

Enjoy a free morning in Swakopmund, getting a taste of the town’s unique Afro-German culture; or opt to try different activities like, sandboarding in the Namib desert, sea kayaking, or a fat tire bike tour of Old City Swakopmund. In the evening, come together as a group for an included dinner at the hotel.
Explore the town's unique mix of German and African culture and opt to visit curio shops, the museum and restaurants. Optional activities include sandboarding.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Hansa Hotel (or similar)

Optional Activities:Fat Tire Bike Tours , Sandboarding in the Namib Desert Head out into the desert, grab a board, and surf the sand dunes. Choose to lie down headfirst, or stand up, surfer-style., Sea Kayaking

day 7 - Swakopmund/Etosha National Park Area

Depart from Swakopmund right after breakfast and travel towards Etosha National Park, arguably Namibia’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuary. Stop in Outjo for a refreshing break in this charming town before continuing your journey to Etosha National Park. Opt to enjoy lunch at one of the local cafes or restaurants, savor a taste of Namibian hospitality, and stretch those legs. Continue onwards to our lodge, located outside of the park and spend the evening at leisure, or on an optional wildlife drive in the surrounding area.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Etosha Village (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.5 hr Distance : 610 km

day 8 - Etosha National Park Area

Spend a full Day on safari in Etosha National Park, where open grasslands converge on a massive salt pan. Etosha harbours some of the largest populations of lions, elephants, and other endangered species, so keep your camera on the ready as you explore in your open vehicle. Enjoy lunch at one of the park’s rest areas, where you can also take a swim; and sit back and watch all manner of creatures—including hundreds of species of birds—flock to the nearby watering hole.
After the vast desert, Etosha National Park, offers a contrast of wide open grasslands, a massive salt pan that covers 4731km² and tall camel thorn trees intermixed with Mopani trees. With a combination of natural waterholes, and diverse vegetation, wildlife flock to the park. Some of the largest elephants in Africa can be found in areas of thicker vegetation, as well as leopards. Lions, giraffe, ostrich and many antelope species can be found in the grasslands, while birders will love the salt pans which attract flamingos in the rainy season. More than 340 bird species have been counted in Etosha National Park including the European bee-eater, the kori bustard and numerous migratory birds.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Etosha Village (or similar)

Included Activity:Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Duration : 7.0 hr - 8.0 hr

day 9 - Etosha National Park Area/Windhoek

After breakfast, visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a global research and education center founded by National Geographic Grantee Dr Laurie Marker. Tour the facility to learn about the important conservation and community outreach work they do to protect the world’s fastest land animal, and enjoy a talk by one of the researchers. Then head out on a drive through the grounds to meet some of the center’s rescued and rehabilitated cheetahs. Continue to Windhoek for our final evening.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Windhoek Country Club Resort (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 415 km

Included Activity:Cheetah Conservation Experience Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

day 10 - Windhoek/Victoria Falls

Catch a flight to the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, named after one of the most powerful waterfalls on Earth. Visit a nearby village and go grocery shopping in the bustling market. Then sit down with a local family for dinner, helping your hosts prepare a traditional Zimbabwean meal using the ingredients you picked out, and hear stories about local life and culture.
The mist off Victoria Falls can rise to a height of more than 400m (1312 ft). Local tribes used to call the falls Mosi-o-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders.” Explorer and missionary David Livingstone renamed the falls after Queen Victoria when he first saw them in 1855.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Explorers Village Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 3.5 hr

Included Activity:Zimbabwean Family Dinner

day 11 - Victoria Falls

Set out for a tour of magnificent Victoria Falls. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named them after Britain’s Queen Victoria, while their older, indigenous name is Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders.” Opt to take a Day trip to wildlife-rich Chobe National Park or enjoy a sunset river cruise.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Explorers Village Lodge (or similar)

Included Activity:Victoria Falls Guided Tour Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.5 hr

Optional Activities:Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park , River Song Sunset Cruise , Victoria Falls Historic Bridge Tour

day 12 - Victoria Falls

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

Journeys: Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls

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Accommodation

Hotel/lodge (11 nts)

Meals

11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 8 dinners
Note: Allow USD205-270 for meals not included.

Transport

Air-conditioned touring vehicle, 4x4, open safari vehicle, plane, van, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

National Geographic Expedition Leader, local Expedition Leader in Victoria Falls, local guides/rangers.

Included activities

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mondesa Township Walk, SwakopmundYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Cheetah Conservation Experience, OtjiwarongoYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria FallsYour Discover Moment: SwakopmundArrival transferSossusvlei desert excursionDesert excursion with a localSandwich Harbour & Skeleton Coast ExcursionFull-day open-vehicle wildlife safari drive in EtoshaTour of Victoria Falls

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