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Never Ending Horizons, Exceptional Wildlife & Cultural Richness

ITINERARY ‘COMBI NAMIBIA’

The perfect safari trip for those who do not only come for Botswana’s nature, but also want to experience traditional, authentic African cultures and beautiful scenic landscapes. From far stretching savannas to lush, green oases. You seek to experience a diversity of nature types while crossing the borders of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

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Self-Drive Tour

21 Days (customizable)

2.907 km

In Namibia, the journey will take you north towards the Zambezi region, her not only the colors, but also life itself changes, from the drier areas you pass along the way. Enjoy a stunning sunset while floating on the Kavango river, spotting hippos and crocodiles.

 

Across the border you will be amazed by the nature of the beautiful Chobe National Park and the spectacular Victoria Falls. The journey is complete with a visit to the water world of the majestic Okavango Delta.

Highlights

Experience Namibia's diversity of landscapes and cultures

Follow wildlife tracks of elephants, oryx, kudus, wildebeests and giraffes

Collect food from the bush, together with skilled San hunter-gatherers

Join a boat cruise over the Kavango River or Kwando River during sunset

A true spectacle is the Chobe River, where you can see elephants bathing in the water

Brief Itinerary

  • Day 1-2: Windhoek – Grootfontein & San Culture
  • Day 3-6: Zambezi Region
  • Day 7-10: Chobe National Park – Victoria Falls
  • Day 11-12: Makgadikgadi National Park
  • Day 13-16: Okavango Delta
  • Day 17-20: Windhoek - End of tour - Departure
  • Day 21: Arrival Home

Detailed Itinerary

Route Combi Namibia

Day 1-2

Windhoek – Grootfontein & San Culture

Visit a San-village

After arriving in Namibia, you will stay the night in Windhoek. This will give you the opportunity to acclimatize, walk through the city center and prepare for the next day. Near Grootfontein, you will be able to visit a San-village, where you will get to know everything about their intriguing and ancient hunter-gatherer culture and lifestyle. When you have an extra day to spare, it is surely worthwhile to stay the night.

Day 3-6

Zambezi Region

Join a boat cruise over the Kavango River or Kwando River during sunset

When driving through the Zambezi region, you will see many villages and businesses along the road. As also the area is more densely populated you will experience a nice African atmosphere. The dry landscapes of Namibia make place for a lush oasis of green woodlands and blue rivers of this area that is better known by its former name, the Caprivi Strip.

 

Join a boat cruise over the Kavango River or Kwando River during sunset and do not forget to stop at the small but elegant, tranquil Popa Falls. The national parks of Mahango and Mudumu are wonderful for safaris. You will encounter animals such as roan- and sable antelopes, wild dogs, crocodiles and hippos.

 

There are two living museums, close to Rundu and Kongola, which are definitely worth a visit.

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Explore Botswana offers organised self-drive holidays and safari tours to Botswana. You can go on an adventure in a fully equipped vehicle of your own choice. We will arrange your accommodations in advance, whether you wish to stay in lodges and guesthouses, on campsites or both.

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Prices

Camping:

Low Season from: € 1.162,-

High Season from: € 1.445,-

Accommodation:

Low Season from: € 2.289,-

High Season from: € 2.580,-

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What is included?

Car rental

Accommodation (hotels, guesthouses, lodges or campsites)

Unlimited kilometres

Complete camping equipment (camping trip)

Car insurance with standard excess

Third party insurance

Most accommodations are booked with breakfast and camping is self-catering

Personal travel App for cell phone

24-hours emergency service

Tips and route information

Airport/hotel transfers

What is excluded?

International Flights

Fuel

Park fees, entrance fees to museums

Personal expenses

Additional activities and excursions, e.g. game drives, boat trips, etc.

Meals (unless indicated as included)

Travel and cancellation insurance

Itineraries

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14 Days Safari Tour

Explore the fascinating national parks and experience the best bits Botswana has to offer.

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20 Days Safari Tour

Adventurous camping and you can hardly get closer in touch with nature.

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21 Days Safari Tour

Seek diversity; from far stretching savannas, to lush green oases and abundant wildlife.

Day 7-10

Chobe National Park – Victoria Falls

The largest elephant population on the African continent

After crossing the border of Botswana, you will be staying in Kasane. This is the perfect base to visit Chobe National Park and its Chobe Riverfront, where you can drive around yourself or choose to join a game drive. You will be amazed by the number of elephants you encounter up to 120,000 of these beautiful giants live in this area, making it the largest elephant population on the African continent.

 

Take a nice lunch break at one of the picknick spots, however, be aware of naughty monkeys! A true spectacle is the Chobe River, where you can see elephants bathing in the water from very close by during a sunset boat cruise.

 

The Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe are a 2 hours’ drive away from Kasane and will be definite highlight of your trip. Do not forget your raincoat!

Day 11-12

Makgadikgadi National Park

Encounter springboks, impalas, oryx, cheetahs, foxes and brown hyenas

From Kasane you continue your journey in southern direction, where you can visit the enormous salt pans of Makgadikgadi National Park: the remnants of what was once a super lake. Although the area is usually dry, a bit of rain transforms the landscape into grassland savannah, attracting thousands of animals.

 

You can encounter springboks, impalas, oryx, cheetahs, foxes and brown hyenas. Also groups of elephants, giraffes, lions and leopards can be spotted here. And look out for the shy meerkats! If you are hungry for some adventure, explore the pans by quad bike, and stay the night under the open sky (pre-booking required).

Day 13-16

Okavango Delta

Relax and rewind from an amazing adventure

Via the Chobe National Park and the famous Savuti swamps, your trip continues straight through the untamed bush into the Moremi National Park. This part of the trip is for the real adventurers, the roads are sandy and unmanaged in the middle of the bush and can only be undertaken in the dry season (May-November).

 

The campsites in Chobe and Moremi National Park only have basic facilities and are not fenced in. An intense experience when it starts getting dark! When you leave Chobe National Park, the journey goes along the Khwai River and this is only small introduction for what the Okavango Delta has to offer and what you can experience in the beautiful Moremi National Park.

Day 17-21

Windhoek - End of tour - Departure - Arrival Home

Relax and rewind from an amazing adventure

Leaving Maun, your last stop in Botswana is Ghanzi. Here, in the Kalahari Desert, you have another chance to visit or stay at a San-village. Your adventure really comes to an end. In Windhoek, you will have the opportunity to relax and rewind and look back on a very successful and unforgettable holiday.

Experience the thrill of self-drive through Botswana’s wild landscapes

What is included?

Below is an overview of what is included in your booking with Explore Botswana

Transport:

Airport/hotel transfers

Car rental

Detailed explanation of the car (4×4 only)

Complete camping equipment (camping trip)

Car insurance with standard excess

Third party insurance

Unlimited kilometres

24-hours emergency service

Information:

Extensive information folder

Detailed route and road description

Personal travel App for cell phone

Roadmaps

Description of places of interest

Tips and information

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Accommodation:

Standard accommodation tours include all rooms at middle-class hotels, guesthouses or lodges (mostly B&B), unless otherwise requested.

Standard camping tours include most nights at campsites, combined with several nights at middle-class hotels, guesthouse or lodges (mostly B&B).

Almost all campsites and accommodations have a restaurant and offer facilities like a pool, bar, info desk, etc.

If the trips includes visits to National Parks, then the nights will be spent inside the parks as much as possible.

Meals & Drinks:

Most accommodations are booked with breakfast and camping is self-catering. It will be clearly indicated what meals are included in your tour proposal.

With most accommodations it is also possible to book dinner in advance. If you would like to include this in your proposal, please let us know.

What is excluded?

Below is an overview of what is excluded from your booking with Explore Botswana

What is not included?

International Flights (book separately with Explore Botswana)

Fuel

Park fees, entrance fees to museums and personal expenses

Additional activities and excursions, e.g. game drives, boat trips, etc.

Meals (unless indicated as included)

Travel and cancellation insurance

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Optional Extras?

Below is an overview of the optional extras you can add to your booking with Explore Botswana

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Optional Extras?

Flights

Reduced excess on vehicle insurance

Satellite phone, which can be used everywhere in Africa

GPS-navigation system

Compressor

Two-way radios

Also refer to our Extra Options Car Rental

Enjoy the flexibility and thrill of a self-drive safari to Botswana

Botswana Self-Drive Trips

The itineraries we offer to Botswana are fully customizable to your needs. You can book these, or you can use them for inspiration to build your own, tailor-made adventure to Botswana. See below some of our other sample itineraries to Botswana that we have put together. Explore Botswana will always make sure that you will experience the journey of your dreams!

Self-Drive Itinerary
Highlights Botswana
Explore the fascinating national parks and experience the best bits Botswana has to offer.

Length: 14 Days (customizable)

Price from: €1.079,- EUR

Self-Drive Itinerary
Back to Basics
Adventurous camping and you can hardly get closer in touch with nature.

Length: 20 Days (customizable)

Price from: €1.779,- EUR

Self-Drive Itinerary
Combi Namibia
Seek diversity; from far stretching savannas, to lush green oases and abundant wildlife.

Length: 21 Days (customizable)

Price from: €1.162,- EUR

Experience Botswana’s untamed Beauty with our Self-Drive Car Hire!

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