12 Day Himba to Victoria Falls Tour

tour description

12 Day Himba Tribe, Etosha to Victoria Falls tour offering unique cultural experience at an authentic Himba village and near-nature adventure with African wildlife, including the famous BIG 5: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo. 

Perfect tour for travelers enjoying scenic, ethnic and wildlife photography.

  • Tour may be adapted and tailor-made, providing mix accommodation at mid-range and/or luxury standards. 
  • Guests, who wish to book part or the whole tour as a 'fly-in experience' are welcome, please contact us for quote.
  • Small group tour for minimum 2 and maximum 12 participants; departing any day of the week.
Duration
12 Days
Countries
Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
Categories
4x4 Tours, Birding, Ethnical/Cultural, Geology, Photography, Unesco World Heritage, Wildlife

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Prices Per Person

Low Season
1 November to 30 June
High Season
1 July to 31 October
Camping NAD44,250.- EUR~2,376.- NAD55,100.- EUR~2,958.-
Mid-range Lodge Accommodation
Meals: B, D
NAD75,750.- EUR~4,067.- NAD85,650.- EUR~4,599.-
Mid-range Lodge Accommodation
Meals: B, L, D + mineral water in the car
NAD84,920.- EUR~4,559.- NAD95,150.- EUR~5,109.-
Mid-range Lodge Single Supplement NAD23,870.- EUR~1,282.- NAD23,870.- EUR~1,282.-
Luxury Lodge Accommodation
Meals: B, L, D + mineral water during the tour
NAD184,150.- EUR~9,887.- NAD196,650.- EUR~10,558.-
Luxury Lodge Single Supplement NAD34,200.- EUR~1,836.- NAD34,200.- EUR~1,836.-
Optional Private Tour Supplement Per Tour NAD55,000.- EUR~2,953.- NAD55,000.- EUR~2,953.-
* 50% discount for children 12 years old and younger.

Tour Map

Detailed Itinerary

In the morning, your guide will pick you up from accommodation in Windhoek, afterwards heading to scenic, arid region of Damaraland in north-western Namibia. Road leads through African bush, grassland and savanna, on the way passing by Damara villages while spotting occasional wildlife.

In the afternoon, visit to Twyfelfontein UNESCO World Heritage Site, where over 2500 rock engravings created by Bushmen are found in the rusty rocks and mountains. Engravings depict animals, hunters and hunting, ancient people and their lifestyle.


Optional activities:

  • Visit to Petrified Forest
  • Geological formations of Brunt Mountain and Organ Pipes 
  • Visit to Damara Village (Living Museum) - wonderful encounter with disappearing culture of the Damara tribe;


Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 1 night in the Damaraland at:

  • Camping - Desert Elephant Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Damaraland Lodge or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Mowani Mountain Camp or similar.

 Distance: around 480 km tar and gravel roads.

After breakfast, traveling to the Kaokoland, region inhabited by world-famous Himba tribe. Himbas are considered to be one of the last pastoralist tribes on Earth, still living as they did hundreds of years ago. En route break for lunch; arrival at Opuwo late afternoon.

Visit to the authentic Himba village. Local guide will be your translator while explaining tribe's culture, traditions and a semi-nomadic way of life. Unique opportunity to observe unique customs at an authentic village. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for ethnic photography. Some of the world’s best ethnic photography comes from Himba villages in Namibia.

 

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 1 night in Opuwo at:

  • Camping - Opuwo Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Opuwo Country Hotel standard room or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Opuwo Country Hotel, luxury room or similar.


Distance: around 400 km gravel and tar roads.

In the morning, on our way to Etosha National Park via Galton's Gate in the western region of the park.  

Etosha is considered to be one of the most-loved national parks of Africa, offering closeness of nature and wildlife, open spaces and ever-changing landscape. Be it a lion, elephant, giraffe or zebra; nearly all African animal species are represented in this huge nature reserve. Inhabiting a ginormous area of over 22,000 square kilometers, inhabited by an estimated number of 250 lions, 300 rhinos, 2500 giraffes, 6000 zebras and more than 2000 elephants. Variety of antelope species: oryx (gemsbok), kudu, eland, wildebeest (gnu) and black-faced impala roam Etosha. The dainty springbok are especially numerous; estimated 20 thousands populate the reserve; often, they may be observed in enormous herds of several hundred animals. Overall 114 mammal species are found, several rare and endangered e.g. black rhino (largest number in the world), cheetah and endemic to Namibia, black-faced impala. Etosha’s elephants are the largest in Africa. Males reaching up to 4 meters at the shoulder, weighing up to 6 tons. Identified 340 bird species, as well as various species of reptiles and rodents are also found in the area.

 

Etosha features over 40 springs, waterholes and view points, providing excellent game viewing and fantastic opportunity for wildlife photography! Visitors should approach and depart from waterholes slowly, with as little noise as possible, as not to disturb the game. There are three most popular rest camps within the: Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni, accommodating visitors. Each camp features scenic waterhole and leisure area with restaurant, shop and swimming pool.

 

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 1 night at: 

  • Camping - Okaukuejo Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Etosha Oberland Lodge or similar.


Distance: around 350 km gravel road.

Full day unlimited game drive in Etosha, searching for wildlife: visiting view points, waterholes and natural springs. Mid-day stop for lunch at one of the camps, and in the afternoon wildlife adventure at its best! Return to the camp at sunset, before closing of the gate.

 

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 1 night at: 

  • Camping - Namutoni Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Namutoni Resort or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Onguma Tented Camp or similar.

Distance: around 200 km gravel roads.

After breakfast, traveling north-east to Divundu located on the banks of the Okavango River in the Zambezi Region. Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon. Time for rest or optional activities offered by the lodge:

 Optional activities: 

  • Sunset cruise on the Okavango River (time permitting)
  • Boat cruise to nearby Popa Falls and birdwatching trips
  • Visit to traditional village
  • Fishing 

 Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 1 night at Divundu:

  • Camping - Nunda Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Nunda River Lodge or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Divava River Lodge or similar.

Distance: around 600 km tar road.

Early morning departure to Botswana, while en route, enjoying game drive in the Mahango Game Reserve less-frequented by visitors, allowing for quiet and undisturbed nature experiences. After game drive, border crossing to Botswana and transfer directly to Maun, situated on the outskirts of the Okavango Delta. Wonderful chance to observe wildlife inhabiting this wildlife-filled region. 

The Okavango Delta is both a permanent and seasonal home to a wide variety of wildlife, including: African bush elephant, African buffalo, Hippopotamus, Lechwe, Tsessebe, Sitatunga, Blue wildebeest (gnu), Giraffe, Nile crocodile, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, brown and spotted Hyena, Springbok, Greater Kudu, Sable antelope, Black rhino (rare), plains Zebra, Warthog and chacma Baboon. Endangered African Wild Dog still survives in the Okavango Delta, exhibiting one of the richest pack densities in Africa. The delta is home to over 400 species of birds, including African Fish Eagle, Pel’s Fishing Owl, Crested Crane, Lilac-breasted roller, Hammerkop, Ostrich and Sacred Ibis. 

The majority of the estimated 200,000 large mammals in and around the delta are not year-round residents. They leave with the summer rains to find renewed fields of grass to graze on, then make their way back as winter approaches. Large herds of buffalo and elephant total about 30,000 beasts are found in the delta. 

 

Optional activity: Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.

 

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 3 nights at Maun at:

  • Camping - Mochaba Crossing Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Mochaba Crossing Lodge or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Thamalakane Lodge or similar.

 Distance: around 450 km tar roads.

Optional activities during next two days are:

  • 2 nights Mobile Safari in the Okavango Delta
  • Full day Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) Excursion
  • Full day Game Drive in Moremi National Park
  • Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta
  • Helicopter Flight over the Okavango Delta


Meals: as selected.

Distance: around 150 km tar and gravel roads.


Optional activities today:

  • Full day Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) Excursion
  • Full day Game Drive in Moremi National Park
  • Scenic flight over Okavango Delta
  • Helicopter Flight over Okavango Delta


Meals: as selected.


In the morning on our way to Nata, birds' sanctuary, a home to curious lesser Bushbabies inhabiting acacia canopy around the lodge. Grab your binoculars and take a slow walk around the lodge. Meyer’s parrots like to nest in the palm trees, boring holes into the towering trunks. At dusk, Lesser Bushbabies bounce between the acacia trees. Open the doors of your veranda and quietly step onto the deck, you might spot a delicate duiker antelope treading across your view.

Optional activities:

  • Afternoon sunset drive to Makgadikgadi Pans.


Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 1 night at: 

  • Camping - Nata Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Nata Lodge or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Nata Luxury Chalet or similar.

 Distance: around 450 km gravel and tar roads.

After breakfast, heading north to Chobe National Park, famous for largest concentration of African elephants in the world! In the afternoon, game cruise on Chobe River inside the Chobe National Park.

Chobe joins with the fourth largest African river the mighty Zambezi. Relaxing cruise, while observing wildlife and birds inhabiting river banks. Wonderful chance to observe herds of elephants and buffaloes coming to the water, as well as hippos patrolling the river.

 

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation 1 night at Kasane at:

  • Camping - Thebe Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Thebe River Lodge or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Chobe Safari Lodge or similar.

Distance: around 350 km, tar roads.

In the morning 3 hour game drive in the Chobe National Park. After lunch crossing the border to Zimbabwe; arrival at the small town of Victoria Falls situated near world-famous Victoria Falls. Visit to the falls, one of the ‚Seven Natural Wonders of the World’, locally known as Mosi-oa-tunya ‚smoke that thunders’. Victoria Falls was discovered for the first time by the Europeans by Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone, who wrote in his journal: ‚No one can imagine the beauty of the view from anything witnessed in England. It had never been seen before by European eyes; but scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight.’

Quick Facts about Victoria Falls:

Since 1989 the falls are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Formed as the full width of the river plummets in a single vertical drop into a transverse chasm 1708 meters (5604 ft) wide, carved by its waters along a fracture zone in the basalt plateau. The depth of the chasm, called the First Gorge, varies from 80 meters (260 ft) at its western end to 108 meters (354 ft) in the center. The only outlet to the First Gorge is a 110 meters (360 ft) wide gap about two-thirds of the way across the width of the falls from the western end, through which the whole volume of the river pours into the Victoria Falls gorges.

 

Meals: only breakfast or breakfast + mineral water. Please note: at Victoria Falls, lunch and dinner is at own cost.

Accommodation 1 night at Victoria Falls:

  • Camping - Shearwater Campsite or similar.
  • Mid-range Lodge – Shearwater Explorer Village or similar.
  • Luxury Lodge – Ilala Lodge or similar.

 Distance: around 90 km tar roads.

After breakfast, ‚farewell’ to Victoria Falls and Africa. Our guide will transfer you to Victoria Falls International Airport for your departure flight.


Meals: breakfast.


Wishing you a safe journey and many happy returns to Africa!

Included

Transport, fuel, 11 nights accommodation and reservations, meals as selected, national park entrance fees, game drives in National Parks in the provided tour vehicle, experienced tour guide for the entire tour, airport transfers within the tour dates.

Not Included

Scheduled, international flights ‚to/from’ Namibia and Zimbabwe, individually extended accommodation, additional transfers (airport transfers beyond tour dates, which we may arrange at euro 20 pp), individual travel and medical insurance, lunches & water if not selected, drinks and alcoholic beverages, optional activities, gratuities and tips, trip extensions, visa to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe (if required).

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