Namibia, Botswana & Zambia Active Safari Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Namibia, Botswana & Zambia Active Safari Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Apr, Jun-Oct, Dec
Victoria Falls, Okavango’s Wildlife & Sossusvlei’s Red Dunes
Venture to a land of stunning contrasts. Soaring charter flights lead to down-to-earth hikes, from flame-colored dunes in Namibia to Zambia and Zimbabwe's mist-shrouded Victoria Falls. In Botswana, mighty elephants roam and springbok leap. Luxurious retreats nestle amid raw nature. And impossibly blue skies turn into a blanket of stars.
Highlights
- Hike up into Namibia's iconic rust-hued Sossusvlei Dunes, some of the highest—and most beautiful—on the planet
- Relax and recharge at luxurious lodges set in private game reserves, seamlessly linked by exclusive flights
- Discover Zambia and Zimbabwe's famous Victoria Falls, a breathtaking explosion of thunder and spray on the Zambezi River
- Safari amid the Okavango Delta`s stunning maze of waterways and savanna, with the chance to spot the Big Five
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Start Windhoek, Namibia
End Livingston, Zambia
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Hike the dramatic Namib Desert, with its vivid pink-to-orange dunes • Spot desert wildlife like oryx, springbok and ostrich • Marvel at petrified dunes • Our local San Bushman guide sheds light on the desert's flora and fauna • Extraordinary stargazing awaits in this designated International Dark Sky Place.
Nights 1-2
A tranquil oasis surrounded by sand dunes and mountains in the Namib Desert. (pool, spa)
Days 3-4
Climb the bright red-orange Sossusvlei Dunes—among the highest in the world—for sweeping desert views • Gain insight into traditional and contemporary culture on a guided walk • Sip refreshing sundowners and enjoy dinner alfresco • Discover remote Damaraland, a rugged region of arid plains, granite outcrops and deep gorges • Keep a lookout for rare desert elephants, who call this arid landscape home.
Nights 3-4
Sensational views abound at this desert safari camp, nestled amid massive sandstone boulders. (pool)
Days 5-6
Fly via private charter to the incredible Okavango Delta in Botswana, a World Heritage site • Delve into a vast maze of papyrus-lined waterways and grassland on guided walks and game drives • Chances to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo—abound • Punt along shallow waters in a traditional mokoro canoe • Vacation in a luxury tented camp, serenaded by soothing night sounds.
Nights 5-6
Tucked under a canopy of ebony trees, this elegant tented retreat offers expansive views of the Okavango Delta. (pool, spa)
Days 7-9
Behold Zambia and Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls, known in Zambia as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or Smoke That Thunders • On a guided hike, watch the mighty Zambezi surge down a zigzagging chasm • Savor an unforgettable dinner on the riverbank • Cruise a sprawling stretch of the Zambezi, watching for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife • Visit a vibrant local marketplace • Relax under mangosteen trees at our magnificent river abode.
Nights 7-8
Set on a dramatic bend of the Zambezi River, these airy chalets are enveloped by lush palm and jackalberry trees. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
On this trip we travel by private 10- to 14-passenger turboprop planes to reach the exclusive hotels and activities this destination has to offer while minimizing total travel time.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
A tranquil oasis surrounded by sand dunes and mountains in the Namib Desert. (pool, spa)
Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
Sensational views abound at this desert safari camp, nestled amid massive sandstone boulders. (pool)
Nights 5-6
Premiere Hotel
Tucked under a canopy of ebony trees, this elegant tented retreat offers expansive views of the Okavango Delta. (pool, spa)
Nights 7-8
Premiere Hotel
Set on a dramatic bend of the Zambezi River, these airy chalets are enveloped by lush palm and jackalberry trees. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
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