14-Day Namibia, Botswana and Zambia Birding Safari

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This wonderful birding itinerary offers some of the best birding in Southern Africa. Besides covering most of central Namibia and finding the endemics and near endemic birds we will also cover the tropical woodlands of the Caprivi/Zambezi strip where our focus will be on finding the Okavango Specials.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Botswana
    • You'll visit massive Victoria Falls
    • See the Zambezi River
    • Explore Eastern Caprivi
    • Explore Riverine Forest where we will try to find Narina Trogon, Grey-headed Kingfisher, Grey-headed Buh-shrike, Bradfield’s Hornbill and many more
    • Okavango River and to try to catch up with any of the birds

What's this trip about?

    This wonderful birding itinerary offers some of the best birding in Southern Africa. Besides covering most of central Namibia and finding the endemics and near endemic birds we will also cover the tropical woodlands of the Caprivi/Zambezi strip where our focus will be on finding the Okavango Specials.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLivingstone
End CityDune Lark

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Zambia
  • Botswana
  • Namibia

Attractions

  • Erongo Mountains
  • Etosha National Park
  • Livingstone
  • Victoria Falls
  • Zambezi River

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Park fees (For non-residents)
    • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
    • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
    • A professional driver/guide
    • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
    • All Taxes/VAT
    • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Livingstone and the Victoria Falls

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camp Nkwazi; Mid-range lodge located in or near Victoria Falls

Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Zambia)

After meeting you at Livingstone International Airport we will make our way to our lodge sit...

Day 2: Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camp Nkwazi; Mid-range lodge located in or near Victoria Falls

Main Destination: Zambezi River (Zambia)

We will enjoy a cup of coffee scanning the river hoping to see the resident African Finfoot p...

Day 3: Eastern Caprivi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Caprivi Mutoya; Mid-range lodge located in or near Victoria Falls

Main Destination: Caprivi Strip (Namibia)

Best Time to Visit: June to September (Animals easier to spot)

High Season: July t...

Day 4: The Zambezi Floodplains and the Okavango River

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Xaro Lodge; Mid-range lodge located in or near Victoria Falls

Main Destination: Okavango River (Botswana)

After a cup of coffee enjoying the Wire-tailed, Lesser Striped, Grey-rumped Swallows, Brow...

 Day 5: The Okavango

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mahangu Safari Lodge; Mid-range lodge located in or near Victoria Falls

Main Destination: Mahango Game Reserve (Bwabwata NP, Namibia)

Best Time to Visit: June to September (Animals are easier to se...

Day 6: The Caprivi Broadleaf Woodland

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hakusembe River Lodge; Mid-range lodge located in or near Victoria Falls

Main Destination: Okavango River (Botswana)

We will start with a pre breakfast birding walk around the lodge where we should...

 Day 7: Eastern Etosha National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mokuti Etosha Lodge; Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP

Main Destination: Etosha National Park (Namibia)

Best Time to Visit: July to September (Animals come to water)

High Season...

 Day 8: Central Etosha National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Halali Resort; Mid-range resort located inside Etosha NP

Main Destination: Etosha National Park (Namibia)

Today will be dedicated exploring the vast Etosha National Park. As we make our way towards...

Day 9: The Okaukuejo area of Etosha National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp; Mid-range chalet located inside Etosha NP

Main Destination: Etosha National Park (Namibia)

After breakfast we will make our way further west as we continue to explore this great par...

Day 10: Western Etosha and Damaraland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Toko Lodge; Mid-range lodge bordering Etosha NP without fences

Main Destination: Damaraland (Kunene Region, Namibia)

Best Time to Visit: May to September (Animals are easier to see)

High Sea...

 Day 11: Damaraland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge; Mid-range lodge bordering Etosha NP without fences

Main Destination: Damaraland (Kunene Region, Namibia)

We will be up early to catch up with any of the target birds tha...

Day 12: The Erongo Mountains

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Main Destination: Erongo Mountains (Namibia)

Accommodation: Erongo Wilderness Lodge; Mid-range lodge located in or near Etosha NP

We will spend the morning birding around the Brandberg and travel to the Erongo Mo...

Day 13: Walvis Bay and the coast

Meals: Breakfast  and Lunch

Accommodation: Lagoon Lodge; Mid-range lodge located in or near Etosha NP

Main Destination: Walvis Bay (Namibia)

After our morning birding and breakfast we will make our way to Walvis Bay and the coast stopping to look ...

 Day 14: Dune Lark and departure

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Main Destination: Walvis Bay (Namibia)

On our final morning we will focus on finding Dune Lark, Namibia’s only true endemic and a great bird to end the trip with. We will spend time in...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,043
Price per day$360
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights (From/to home)
    • Roundtrip airport transfer
    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
    • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
    • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
    • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
    • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
    • Drinks
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Meals Included

14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches and 12 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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