16-Day Namibia to Victoria Falls Self-Drive Safari: Dunes, Delta & Chobe

Book this 16-day Namibia to Victoria Falls self-drive safari from N$ 110,600 per person sharing. You drive your own 4×4 through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The route covers Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, the Okavango Delta, Bwabwata National Park and Chobe National Park. It ends at Victoria Falls.

People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) plans your route, books your lodges and supplies the vehicle. PTS also guides you through the cross-border paperwork. You get 24/7 local support on the road.

Trip Summary

  • Duration: 16 days, 15 nights
  • Countries: Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe
  • End: Victoria Falls airport, Zimbabwe
  • Route: One way
  • Vehicle: 4×4 Toyota Hilux Double Cab or Toyota Fortuner
  • Accommodation: Lodges, hotels and camps
  • Price: From N$ 110,600 per person sharing

Where You Stay

  • Le Mirage Lodge, Namib Desert: 2 nights
  • Strand Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights
  • Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp, Damaraland: 1 night
  • Etosha Safari Lodge, Etosha South: 1 night
  • Mokuti Etosha Lodge, Etosha East: 2 nights
  • Hakusembe River Lodge, Kavango River: 1 night
  • Guma Lagoon Camp, Okavango Delta: 2 nights
  • Divava Lodge, Bwabwata National Park: 1 night
  • Chobe Safari Lodge, Chobe National Park: 2 nights
  • A’Zambezi River Lodge, Victoria Falls: 1 night

16-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Days 1 and 2: Namib Desert

Start in the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. Go out early to Sossusvlei and the white clay pan at Deadvlei. Watch the sunrise over the red dunes.

Overnight: Le Mirage Lodge

Days 3 and 4: Namib Desert to Swakopmund

Drive west to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. Walk the promenade and see the German colonial buildings. Visit Walvis Bay Lagoon for flamingos and other birds. Optional activities are available.

Overnight: Strand Hotel

Day 5: Swakopmund to Damaraland

Drive north into Damaraland. Visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the largest collections of ancient rock engravings in Africa. Explore the rock formations around the camp.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp

Day 6: Damaraland to Etosha National Park (South)

Drive to the southern side of Etosha National Park. Visit the waterholes and look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos. Self-drive at your own pace.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge

Days 7 and 8: Etosha South to East

Drive across Etosha toward the eastern side. Do a last game drive before you reach Mokuti Etosha Lodge, which borders the park.

Overnight: Mokuti Etosha Lodge

Day 9: Etosha to the Kavango River

Drive north-east to the Kavango River, also called the Okavango River. Relax at the riverside lodge and watch the birds.

Overnight: Hakusembe River Lodge

Days 10 and 11: Kavango River to the Okavango Delta

Cross into Botswana and drive to the Okavango Delta. Take a mokoro canoe trip through the waterways. The delta has many birds and a lot of wildlife.

Overnight: Guma Lagoon Camp

Day 12: Okavango Delta to Bwabwata National Park

Return to Namibia and the Caprivi Strip. Stay in Bwabwata National Park. Look for elephants, hippos, crocodiles and birds along the river.

Overnight: Divava Lodge

Days 13 and 14: Bwabwata to Chobe National Park

Cross into Botswana and drive to Chobe National Park, known for its large elephant herds. Join game drives. Optional boat safaris on the Chobe River are available.

Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge

Day 15: Chobe to Victoria Falls

Cross into Zimbabwe and drive to Victoria Falls, known as “The Smoke That Thunders.” Visit the viewpoints, walk through the town or join an optional activity.

Overnight: A’Zambezi River Lodge

Day 16: Departure

Eat breakfast and spend your last hours at Victoria Falls. Return your vehicle and check in for your flight.

Dates and Prices

  • Green Season (November to April): From N$ 110,600 per person sharing
  • Peak Season (May to October): N$ 132,400 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: N$ 9,500 in Green Season, N$ 11,900 in Peak Season
  • Pre-booked peak dates: 9 Jul 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 9 Sep 2027

Prices are based on 2 people sharing. Solo travellers can ask for a rate. Prices do not include international flights.

Travel in the Green Season

The Green Season runs from November to April. Rain turns the land green and wildlife gives birth. Parks are quieter and prices are lower. It is a good time for photos.

What Is Included

  • Accommodation as listed
  • 4×4 self-drive safari vehicle rental
  • Digital itinerary and route planning
  • Cross-border documentation guidance and help
  • 24/7 local support and emergency help

What Is Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance and personal gratuities
  • Visas and visa applications
  • Optional activities
  • Fuel
  • Park entry fees
  • Cross-border vehicle collection and drop-off fee: N$ 9,500

Vehicle for 2 Travellers

You get a 4×4 Toyota Hilux Double Cab or Toyota Fortuner. Both have air conditioning and window seats.

Book This Namibia to Victoria Falls Self-Drive Safari

Book your 16-day Namibia to Victoria Falls self-drive safari with PTS. Choose a pre-booked peak date and send an enquiry to get your quote.

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