A journey through 3 African countries and completely different worlds! 🤩🌍

Namibia, Botswana, with the touch of Zambia - each unfolding through its own landscape, rhythm, and emotion! 💫

Desert. Ocean. Granite peaks. Delta waterways. Elephant-rich riverbanks. Waterfalls that can be heard before they are seen...

This is Africa in contrast! 🇳🇦🦒🐘

A journey through completely different worlds -
designed and curated for our small private group with a focus on privacy, comfort, and thoughtful exclusivity in mind 👌🏾

How do we stand out from others:

🤙🏽 Scenic flights replacing long and exhausting drives (we skip ~5-7-hour drives on gravel roads)

🤙🏽 Premium lodges are chosen not only for comfort but for atmosphere, location, and a unique experience

🤙🏽 With only 6 passengers in a 9-seater jeep, everyone enjoys extra space, their own window seat, and the best views throughout the journey

🤙🏽 Every stop has been selected with intention, allowing us to experience Africa beautifully and without rush

🤙🏽 This is not mass tourism. Not a road trip or a regular safari tour. This is a unique experience for travelers who value authenticity and the privilege of being in the right place at the right moment with the right "tribe" 😄

The Route at a Glance:

🏜️ We begin in the silence of the Namib Desert, where dunes rise like waves and time slows down.
🌊 We move to the Atlantic coast, where desert meets ocean in a surreal collision of elements.
⛰️ We walk among dramatic ancient granite peaks, under vast open skies.

🙌...And then - everything changes....

🛶 We fly into the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth - where life flows with water, and safaris happen by boat, on foot, and in complete stillness.

🐘 We continue to Chobe National Park, where elephants gather in extraordinary numbers along the riverbanks. Large herds of buffalo crossing water, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife

💦 And we finish at the powerful Victoria Falls, where water, sound, and energy take over completely!

🧭 This trip STARTS from Windhoek, Namibia, and concludes in Livingstone /Victoria Falls (Zambia-Zimbabwe).

This is a journey of CONTRAST 🌈
Of MOVEMENT WITHOUT RUSH 🐘

You COME WITH CURIOSITY 💡

And LET AFRICA UNFOLD - one landscape at a time! 🌍 🦁

A valid travel passport with at least 6 months’ validity beyond the travel dates and multiple blank pages is required for this journey.

Visa requirements (2026):

• Namibia: Visa required for U.S. citizens (eVisa in advance or visa on arrival, depending on current entry point rules), e-visa is 90 Euro

• Botswana: No visa required for U.S. citizens, tourist stays up to 90 days

• Zambia: No visa required for U.S. passport holders

• Zimbabwe (optional Victoria Falls excursion): Visa required, usually available on arrival; travelers visiting both Zambia and Zimbabwe may choose the KAZA UniVisa for convenient multiple border crossings (50 USD)

Vaccination:
No mandatory vaccinations are required for this itinerary, except for your routine vaccines up to date.

Yellow fever vaccination is NOT required for arriving directly from the United States or European countries.

Malaria risk is very low during the dry season (June-July) and is mainly limited to the Botswana safari regions and the Victoria Falls area. Mosquito protection is recommended.

July is the best time to travel to this destination. Expect sunny days, crisp, cool mornings, clear skies, and ideal safari conditions throughout the journey. This is one of the best times to visit Namibia.

July offers ideal weather and exceptional wildlife viewing, from Namibia’s desert species to Okavango Delta safaris with elephants, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, lions, and possibly leopard, and Chobe’s extraordinary elephant herds and river wildlife.

Namib Desert:

• Day: 20–24°C / 68–75°F

• Night / early morning: 3–8°C / 37–46°F

• Sunny, dry, crystal-clear skies

• Cold sunrise dune walks → warm layers needed 🧦

Swakopmund & Atlantic Coast:

• Day: 17–21°C / 63–70°F

• Evening: 10–14°C / 50–57°F

• Coastal breeze, occasional morning mist

• Light jacket recommended, the coast feels a bit cooler than the desert

Spitzkoppe /Granite rocks

• Day: 20–23°C / 68–73°F

• Night: 5–9°C / 41–48°F

• Dry, sunny, perfect for sunset walks

• Beautiful for hiking and stargazing

Okavango Delta

• Day: 24–28°C / 75–82°F

• Morning/evening: 8–12°C / 46–54°F

• Dry, sunny, low humidity

• Excellent safari weather. This is peak safari season.

Chobe National Park

• Day: 24–27°C / 75–81°F

• Early mornings: 8–11°C / 46–52°F

• Dry season = incredible wildlife along the river!

• Cool on morning game drives.

• Perfect time for river safaris.

Victoria Falls

• Day: 24–26°C / 75–79°F

• Night: 8–10°C / 46–50°F

• Dry, sunny days

• Water flow is still strong and impressive

• Best visibility for photos and helicopter flights

Safarika Travel Inc. has successfully undergone a compliance review with the California Business & Professions Code conducted by the State of California in 2024

Safarika Travel Inc. is registered with the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund (TCRF) 

That means that under specific circumstances, California residents may recover funds up to USD 5000 paid for travel services if not provided by a registered travel seller.

California Seller of Travel Registration: 2112795-40 

Travel Consumer Restitution Fund (TCRF) registration ID #709454 

👉🏽 Registration deposit is 100% refundable anytime until the group is officially confirmed and the booking process has begun (typically around 180 days before departure).

👉🏽 Cancellation 180–90 calendar days before departure:
Once the group has been confirmed and bookings are in process, the deposit becomes non-refundable. Any installment payments made may be fully or partially refunded only if the participant’s spot is filled by another traveler.

👉🏽 Cancellation 89–0 calendar days before departure:
Up to 100% of the total trip cost is non-refundable.

Good to know.

CANCEL ANYTIME IF PLANS CHANGE with a Protected Travel Insurance Plan

CFAR (Cancellation For Any Reason) - an add-on benefit to standard travel insurance that lets you cancel travel plans for reasons other than those listed as "covered reasons" on a policy. This type of policy is available ONLY if purchased within 24 hours of the initial deposit being paid for the trip.

Arrive in Windhoek and transfer to our lodge. 🦓🍹

After check-in, we will take time to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.

In the afternoon, head out on a guided safari drive from the lodge, where you may encounter wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, and various antelope species.

Return in the early evening to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Namibian bush, followed by a delicious dinner at the lodge 🌅

Overnight: Gondwana Collection Lodge (Okapuka Ranch or similar)

https://gondwana-collection.com/

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before a scenic private aircraft flight to the Namib Desert, offering spectacular aerial views of Namibia’s landscapes ✈️

Upon arrival, transfer to the lodge, which looks more like a desert castle in the middle of nowhere...

This is a unique establishment in the area and an ideal place to stay when you want to visit the world's highest dunes! 🌗🏝️

Take time to relax and enjoy the unique desert surroundings.

In the afternoon, you can opt for a leisurely time or an optional quad biking experience across the dunes.

In the evening, return to the Mirage lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

https://www.mirage-lodge.com/en/

Enjoy an early breakfast before entering the park (2 hrs, 4x4 gravel and sandy road)

Visit the iconic Deadvlei, famous for its striking white clay pan and ancient dried trees. Continue to Dune 45, where you can climb one of Namibia’s most photogenic dunes and enjoy panoramic desert views! 🏜️

On your way out, stop at the Sesriem Canyon for a walk through this natural formation (can be 45 min to 2 hrs)

In the afternoon, transfer to Dune Star Camp, a unique and atmospheric desert lodge. Check in and relax in the serene surroundings. 🌟👌

Enjoy dinner and the night under the desert sky.

Enjoy breakfast before a short stop in Solitaire, a unique desert outpost known for its vintage cars and iconic fuel station. ⛽

Then take a scenic flight to Swakopmund, offering breathtaking aerial views over Deadvlei and along the dramatic Atlantic coastline. ✈️

Arrive in Swakopmund in the early afternoon and then depart by 4x4 for Sandwich Harbour, where towering dunes meet the ocean - one of Namibia’s most spectacular landscapes! 🚗🏜️🌊

This area and the nearby bay and lagoon are also known for birdlife, and you may have the chance to see the numerous flamingos along the coast.

Epic sunset, accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine! 🥂

After the excursion, stay at the cozy "At the Sea" hotel in Swakopmund.

Swakopmund is one of Namibia’s most distinctive and charming towns - a place where German heritage meets the African desert and the Atlantic coastline. It feels very different from the rest of the country. It was founded in 1892 by German colonists when Namibia was under German rule. The town was built in a distinctly European style, with pastel buildings, balconies, and wide streets. Even today, you’ll notice German street names, bakeries selling Apfelstrudel and Brötchen, and a mix of German, Afrikaans, and English culture

Morning free at leisure in Swakopmund ☕🌊

Or opt for an early morning hot air balloon flight over the desert 🎈

Around noon, depart for Spitzkoppe (a 2-hour paved road, 45 min on gravel), one of Namibia’s most iconic rocky landscapes, where our lodge is located 🚗
Reach the Spitzkoppe Arch and enjoy the dramatic granite formations at sunset, followed by dinner and overnight in the unique lodge in the wilderness ⛰️⛰️🌄

Hohenstein lodge https://www.ondili.com/en/lodges-en/hohenstein-lodge/

Enjoy a slow breakfast at the lodge.

Then you may wish to explore the area at your own pace or enjoy an optional bike ride around the scenic surroundings. 🚲

Today we will also have the opportunity to visit a Himba village and learn about their unique culture and traditions 🪘🛢️🌍

Later, transfer to Windhoek and enjoy a short city tour, discovering its unique blend of German colonial charm and modern Namibian culture.

Overnight at the hotel.

Flight to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, followed by a light aircraft transfer to Kadizora Camp (or a similar lodge) ✈️

About the exclusive camp experience:

The northern areas of the Okavango Delta feature larger expanses of savannahs punctuated by lagoons and tributaries. It is on the banks of this beautiful spot a magnificent site has been selected for Kadizora Camp. Set on a strip of land surrounded by rich Okavango Delta waters, this camp is designed to afford each luxury tent absolute privacy with all amenities and exclusive comfort.

We will spend 2 nights in the camp on a full-board basis, including all meals and daily safari activities.

Enjoy a variety of experiences such as:

• Game drives in search of elephants, lions, and other wildlife

• Traditional mokoro (canoe) through the delta channels

• Birdwatching and exploring the unique ecosystem of the Okavango

What a typical day in the lodge looks like:

• early morning game drive or river cruise

• back to lodge for late breakfast/brunch

• rest time

• afternoon activity

• sunset return

• dinner

This is the most common luxury rhythm.

Included:

Lodging

All meals

Local brand drinks

Two daily safari activities: morning, afternoon, and evening game drives, bush walks, mokoro excursions, birding, fishing, and village visits.

Park fees

Laundry

Morning flight from the Okavango Delta camp to Kasane ✈️

Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Chobe River, known for its high concentration of elephants, hippos, and birdlife.

In the afternoon, head into Chobe National Park for an evening game drive, including a packed lunch during the excursion.

Later, transfer across the border to Livingstone (Zambia).

Overnight at the lodge by Victoria Falls.

After breakfast, visit Victoria Falls (Zambia side) and experience the impressive views of one of the world’s largest waterfalls! 💦

Enjoy free time to relax or choose from optional activities such as a helicopter flight, a visit to Devil’s Pool (Angel’s Pool), or other adventures.

In the afternoon, embark on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, a perfect way to end the day while spotting wildlife and enjoying the scenery.

Overnight at the hotel by Victoria Falls.

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe).

Visit Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side, offering panoramic views of the falls and different perspectives on this natural wonder.

Continue to the airport for your departure flight back home (flights from Livingstone or Victoria Falls airport to Europe are operated via Johannesburg, South Africa) ✈️✈️