In this 21-day trip, we’ve brought together the highlights of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe in one incredible journey. Begin in Windhoek and travel deep into Namibia’s heart—climbing the red dunes of Sossusvlei, exploring the Skeleton Coast in Swakopmund, and game driving through Etosha National Park. Follow the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro, then cross into Zimbabwe to track rhino in Matobo and spot elephant in Hwange. Stand in awe at Victoria Falls before ending your adventure. From towering dunes to thundering waterfalls, this is Southern Africa at its wildest

Day 1 WINDHOEK [guest house ---]
[B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]
Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia’s charming capital nestled between rolling hills and dry savanna. After settling in at the guesthouse, and a briefing with your Sunway Safaris guides, we explore the city’s German colonial architecture and visit a local market. In the evening, we enjoy an own-expense dinner as at a local restaurant sampling Namibian cuisine and soaking up the friendly atmosphere.

Day 2 – 3 NAMIB DESERT [chalet BLD]
We journey south from Windhoek, passing through scenic mountain landscapes before descending onto the desert plains. En route, we stop at the remote outpost of Solitaire - famous for its apple tart (own expense) before continuing to our lodge in the Namib Desert. The afternoon is free to relax and take in the vast, arid surroundings. The next morning, we explore the Namib Naukluft National Park. Towering red dunes surround the white clay pans of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, where twisted Camel Thorn trees create surreal silhouettes. These ancient landscapes, shaped by rare floods of the Tsauchab River, offer some of the most iconic desert scenery in Africa.

Day 4 SWAKOPMUND [hotel BL-]
Swakopmund lies on the Atlantic coast, where cool sea breezes offer respite from the desert heat. En- route we’ll stop at Walvis Bay’s lagoon to observe flocks of flamingos, thousands of these elegant pink birds wading in the shallow waters. The town of Swakopmund sits at the mouth of the mostly dry Swakop River, which marks the northern boundary of the ever-shifting Namib Desert dunes. We have time in the afternoon for a walk along the beachfront before having a restaurant dinner (own expense).

Day 5 BRANDBERG MASSIF [chalet BLD]
Namibia is a country of striking extremes, and Damaraland embodies this with its stark plains, dry riverbeds, and ancient valleys carved between rocky outcrops. Towering above it all are the Brandberg Massif Mountains, their peaks a dramatic backdrop to this rugged wilderness. We embark on a walk with a local guide exploring the ancient Brandberg Massif to view the Brandberg White Lady rock painting. In the evening, we settle in for a sundowner at our lodge in the Ugab River valley and watch as the sun sinks behind the mountains.

Day 6 – 7 ETOSHA NP [guest lodge BLD]
Etosha National Park, one of Africa's premier wildlife sanctuaries, has been safeguarding Namibia's iconic species since it was established as a reserve in 1907. The park's best wildlife sightings are typically found around its productive waterholes scattered along the edge of the expansive salt pan. These life-sustaining waters draw in elephants and herds of antelope, which in turn attract predators like lions and cheetahs. On day 6, we’ll enjoy a late-afternoon game drive before leaving the national park to relax at a comfortable nearby lodge. The following day will be dedicated to exploring Etosha further, on game drives, and we will spend time waiting at the waterholes to observe the diverse wildlife come and go.

Day 8 RUNDU [chalet BL-]
The landscape shifts as we head toward Rundu - acacia woodlands replacing the arid savanna and villages dotting the roadside. This journey reveals a softer, greener Namibia, where life clings to riverbanks and traditions thrive, offering a striking contrast to the stark beauty of Etosha’s salt pans. We stop for the night at our riverside lodge in Rundu and enjoy a spectacular sunset.

Day 9 CAPRIVI [chalet BLD]
We follow the Okavango River eastward into the lush Caprivi Strip. We will game drive in Mahangu National Park seeking elephants, roan antelope and predators thriving along the Kavango River's life-giving waterways. At our camp, set on the river’s edge, there’s time to relax and enjoy the rich birdlife; kingfishers, hornbills, and weavers are commonly seen in the trees around camp.

Day 10 MAUN [lodge BL-]
We cross into Botswana and travel south through the flat, rural landscape of the western Delta. Small villages and cattle posts are dotted along the way as we journey to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango. The changing scenery hints at the wetlands to come, and we arrive with time to prepare for the Delta experience ahead.

Day 11 – 12 OKAVANGO DELTA [tented camp BLD]
Setting off early in the morning we venture into the remarkable Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s most unique and breath taking ecosystems. As we drive toward this vast wetland, there's opportunity to take an optional scenic helicopter flight (own expense). This aerial perspective offers an unforgettable view of the Delta’s intricate network of channels, floodplains, and islands. Upon reaching the mokoro launch station, we board traditional dugout mekoro, guided by skilled local polers who navigate us to our remote wilderness camp. The Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world, is rich in wildlife, home to red lechwe, buffalo, elephants, and a dazzling array of bird species. As we glide silently through narrow, reed-fringed channels, we immerse ourselves in the peaceful rhythm of the Delta, venturing deeper into its pristine wilderness.

Day 13 - 14 MABABE PRIVATE RESERVE & MOREMI  [1xtented bush camp 1xchalet Bx2 Lx2 Dx1]
We depart early from our Okavango Delta camp, retracing our route by mokoro to the poling station, where our open game-viewing vehicle awaits. From here, we begin our journey north to Moremi Game Reserve. We explore Moremi, one of Africa’s premier wildlife areas. The reserve’s rich mosaic of landscapes supports thriving populations of elephant, hippo, buffalo, painted dog, leopard and lion. Our game drives take us through both the Moremi and surrounding private concessions, giving us the best chance to encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including the region’s impressive predator population. We depart Moremi in the late afternoon exploring the adjacent wildlife concession. By evening, we arrive at our tented camp, set on the banks of the Khwai River. On day 14 we game drive on the Mababe Private Reserve, a lesser-travelled area known for its abundant wildlife and raw beauty, before making our way towards Maun for an evening restaurant meal at the lodge (own expense)..

Day 15 MAKGADIKGADI PANS [tented lodge BL-]
Formed as the last remnants of an ancient mega-lake, these vast salt flats transform dramatically with seasonal rains. During dry months, the pans appear as endless white expanses, while summer rains create shallow waters that attract flamingos, pelicans, and migratory herds. In the afternoon, we visit Nata Bird Sanctuary and look out across the expanse of this unique ecosystem.

Day 16 - 17 MATOBO NATIONAL PARK  [chalet BLD]
Leaving our Botswanan adventure behind, we move into Zimbabwe and our lodge on the outskirts of the Matobo National Park, where we enjoy a sundowner and the magnificent views. We spend the following day exploring the Matobos on a game drive and guided bush walk in search of rhino. We visit World’s View and Cecil John Rhodes’ grave, set among towering granite hills or “dwalas” and balancing boulders. We visit a cave sheltering historically significant San rock art, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

Day 18 - 19 HWANGE NATIONAL PARK [chalet BLD]
Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, Hwange National Park is the largest Park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14 650 square kilometers. Hwange is famed for its large elephant population. Our chalets are in the game management area that borders the park, and we explore the park with our local guide, on a full day game drive in an open 4WD game viewing vehicle.

Day 20 - 21 [guest house B - -]  
We end our journey with an unforgettable guided walk through the misty rainforest to witness Victoria Falls in all its raw power – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The final day provides opportunities for an evening cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, bungee jumping or a “flight of angels” (own expense). We celebrate our adventure with a final dinner together at one of Victoria Falls’ local restaurants (own expense.) The tour ends on day 21 at the guesthouse at 8:00am after breakfast.

Highlights

	Namib Desert – Dune walk
	Brandberg Massif – rock paintings
	Etosha NP – game viewing
	Caprivi - game drive
	Okavango Delta – mokoro excursion and bush walks
	Moremi – game drives
	Matopos – game drive and rock paintings
	Hwange – game drives
	Victoria Falls – A natural wonder of the world

This tour departs at 14:00 from the guesthouse in Windhoek, Namibia.

The tour ends at the guest house in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe at approximately 8:00 so you can arrange flights for the same day. We can arrange an airport transfer at normal airport transfer rate.

If you would like to book any pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, please indicate your required airport transfers and the number of nights required when you submit your enquiry below.

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REPEAT TRAVELERS SPECIAL DISCOUNT:

If you have travelled with Sunway before and would like to return to Africa and do another safari with us, we can offer you a repeat Sunway travellers discount of 5% on any scheduled tour booked.

This discount is also available if you book through your original travel agent again. When you make your booking please make sure you tell your agent the date of your previous tour.

Safari Grade: Accommodated

	Overnight: 18 nights on safari at small lodges (including tented lodges), with en suite facilities.
	2 nights tented camp in the Okavango. Each tent has twin camp beds with linen and en suite chemical toilet. Shared bucket shower tent with hot water off the fire.

Meals: 20 breakfasts, 18 lunches & 13 dinners included. Of which 10 breakfasts are provided by the lodges. The remaining included meals are provided by Sunway crew and meals will be enjoyed around the campfire at the truck.

Transport:for the majority of this safari you travel in custom-built Sunway Safari trucks with 12 forward facing seats. On 5% of tours we may use Mercedes Sprinter minibuses with 12 forward facing seats and air conditioning. There are some long distances to cover and a few early morning starts. For the game drives in Moremi/Mababe, Hwange and Matobos and the transfer into the Okavango we use local open sided 4WD vehicles with local guides.

Limited Participation: An essential part of your safari is some participation. From carrying your own bag to packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. Where the tour leaders provide meals we ask that clients help (on rotation) with the washing up.

Responsible Tourism

The sausage tree is the traditional tree cut down to make the mokoro (dugouts) used in the Okavango Delta. But sadly these trees are disappearing from the region. Sunway has set up a project to encourage polers in the local community polers to buy fiberglass replica mokoros. These mokoros have a longer lifespan are more stable and are made with no effect on the environment.

Sponsorship for each mokoro is needed. This is something that is close to all of our hearts and we hope that it will be successful. If you would like to contribute, please talk to your guide

 

AGE POLICY

We accept children 12-18 with accompanying adults on scheduled tours (for private groups we can accept younger children).

 

If the clients are older than 65 years, then we require a medical certificate too (stating client is fit and healthy to embark on a multi-day tour covering long distances etc)

 

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT NAMIBIA

The Namib desert landscapes form a magnificent backdrop for a spectacular safari. Lying on the Tropic of Capricorn, and flanked by the cold Atlantic Ocean, Namibia has a desert climate for the most part and there can be large differences in day and night temperatures, low rainfall and overall low humidity.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT BOTSWANA

In combination with Namibia, the Southern Circle safari visits neighbouring Botswana. This particularly flat country is land locked in central Southern Africa and shares a similar climate with Namibia, although slightly more rain and is technically semi-arid desert climate. In combination the follow applies:

Dry season is from May to October: Wildlife gathers around remaining water resources, against starkly beautiful landscapes.  There is little to no rainfall during the entire winter and humidity is low. 
May:- is Autumn and the infrequent rains have stopped, but the vegetation is still lovely and can be green. The nights aren't cold yet and day temperatures on average are around 24-28°C/75-82°F.

June:– The nights are colder and can drop below 10°C/50°F. In desert areas, it can be freezing. Days are still pleasant around 20-24°C/68-75°F with clear blue skies.

July & August:– Winter morning game drives can be cold at an average minimum of 7°C/45°F, so dress in layers with a windproof jacket and beanie. The average daily temperature reaches 21-25°C/70-77°F but can fall to below freezing at night in the deserts and higher altitude areas.

September & October:– Spring is lovely. It isn't too hot, but the mornings are less chilly. The skies are clear and during October the green vegetation is fading as the heat builds up. October can be extremely hot.

Green season is from November to April: Photography is amazing at this time, with wonderful light,  dramatic lightning, and thunders storm cloud formations. Wildlife revels in the bounty of summer and life is good.

November:– By now it is hot, but with the humidity still low, it is pleasant. On average, the days are above 30°C/86°F, but it can be a lot higher in the desert. 

December:– The first rains arrive and the temperature drops. The landscape changes after the first rains and everything comes to life. For the lucky you might experience the rare phenomenon of rain in the Namib Desert.

January & February:– Tends to be hot and humid with temperatures around 30-35°C/86-95°F and over 40°C/104°F in the desert. There may be downpours in the afternoon but not every day. Mornings are usually clear.

March & April:– Rainfall stops around April. It cools down and the nights start to get cold. Average day temperatures are around 25-30°C/77-86°F.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe enjoys a pleasant, mostly sub-tropical climate, moderated by its high elevation. Summers (November–March) are warm and wet, while winters (May–August) are dry and mild. The variety of landscapes—from savannah to highlands—means there’s always something to experience. Zimbabwe is a year-round destination, each season offering its own highlights.

Dry season is from May to October: This is peak safari season with excellent visibility for game viewing in parks like Hwange and Matobo.
May:- Clear, mild autumn days range from 10°C/50°F to 26°C/79°F.

June, July & August:– Winter mornings can be crisp (as low as 5°C/41°F), but daytime temperatures rise to around 24°C/75°F.

September & October:– Temperatures heat up to around 32°C/90°F, especially in low-lying areas. Expect fantastic game sightings as animals gather at waterholes, and Victoria Falls begins to recede, revealing dramatic rock formations.

Green season is from November to April: Lush landscapes, dramatic skies, and the birth of young animals make this an enchanting time to visit.

November & December:– Rain begins to fall, especially in the afternoons, with temperatures between 20°C/68°F and 30°C/86°F.

January & February:– The height of summer brings vibrant greenery and occasional thunderstorms. Expect daytime highs of around 31°C/88°F.

March & April:– As rains taper off, the air clears and temperatures hover around 28°C/82°F. Victoria Falls is at its fullest—an awe-inspiring spectacle.

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