Namibia & Zimbabwe Family Active Safari - Older Teens & 20s
Sossusvlei Dunes to Victoria Falls
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Venture to a land of stunning contrasts. Where soaring charter flights lead to down-to-earth hikes, from flame-colored dunes to mist-shrouded Victoria Falls. Where mighty elephants roam and springbok leap. Where luxurious retreats nestle amid raw nature. And impossibly blue skies turn into a blanket of stars. Where? Namibia and Zimbabwe.
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Namibia & Zimbabwe
Start Windhoek / End Victoria Falls
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Hike up into Namibia's iconic flame-colored 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 Zimbabwe's famous Victoria Falls, a breathtaking explosion of thunder and spray
- Safari among rare desert-dwelling elephants, black rhinos and other extraordinary wildlife
Namibia & Zimbabwe
Start Windhoek / End Victoria Falls
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 | Join an astronomer for an extraordinary night of stargazing.
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 twilight walk | Sip refreshing sundowners and enjoy dinner alfresco | Discover remote Damaraland, a rugged region of arid plains, granite outcrops and deep gorges.
Days
5-6
In Etosha National Park, a scenic game drive offers the chance to see lion, leopard, elephant and rhinoceros | Relish a magical bush dinner under the stars.
Days
7-9
Behold Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or Smoke That Thunders | On a guided hike, watch the mighty Zambezi River surge down a zigzagging chasm | Savor an unforgettable dinner on the Zambezi riverbank | Cruise a sprawling stretch of the Zambezi, watching for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife | Get to know the Zimbabwean bush on a walking safari through Matetsi Private Game Reserve | Relax under mangosteen trees at our magnificent river abode.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more Guests: from $8,599 pp dbl occ
- 9 Guests: from $10,849 pp dbl occ
- 8 Guests: from $12,799 pp dbl occ
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