12 Day Journeys: Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls

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Trip Length

12 Days

Trip Starts

Windhoek

Trip Finishes

Victoria Falls

Countries Explored: Zimbabwe, Namibia

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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National Geographic Journeys

Departures

May 2025 to Dec 2026

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Affordable

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Leisurely

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Fully Guided

Trip Code

DNWNG

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 12 Day Journeys: Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls. From the surreal red and orange landscapes of Namib-Naukluft National Park to the astounding array of wildlife found at Etosha, Namibia will bring out your inner explorer. Learn about the survival strategies of ancient San people on a 4x4 tour through the desert, sample a variety of traditional foods, and cap off your adventure in Zimbabwe at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the largest falls on Earth.

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Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included. After the evening welcome meeting sit down for an included group dinner at the hotel restaurant. Stay: Windhoek Country Club Resort (D)

Enjoy postcard perfect desert scenery around Sesriem and Sossusvlei - vast desertscapes of reds and orange, stark camel thorn trees and towering dunes with dramatic curved ridges. Also keep an eye out for the surprising amount of wildlife that call this area home such as oryx, springbok, jackal, ground squirrel and hyena. Stay: Sossusvlei Lodge (B/D)

Embark on a thrilling excursion into one of Africa’s largest national parks. Explore the Namib desert, the oldest desert in the world; and venture to the massive dunes at Sossusvlei and the white clay pan of Deadvlei. Capture dramatic images of dead camel thorn trees against a backdrop of orange dunes and a crisp blue sky. Then visit the Sesriem Canyon, a natural gorge carved out by the Tsauchab River over millions of years. Stay: Sossusvlei Lodge (B/L/D)

Continue by road through changing desert landscapes towards the coastal city of Swakopmund. Look out for roaming zebra, kudu, springbok, and oryx on the way and stop at a local bakery renowned for its delicious homemade apple pies. Enjoy one of these tasty, fresh baked treats before the group gathers with our local guide for the bushman walk through the desert. Along the walk, learn about the survival strategies of bushmen who lived in this inhospitable area thousands of years ago and search for the smaller wildlife that has managed to survive here, such as snakes, geckos, spiders, and an array of insects. Continue on to Swakopmund later in the day for free time, or join an orientation walk. Dinner will be at your leisure with options in town and at the hotel. Stay: Hansa Hotel (B/L)

Rise early for breakfast at the hotel. Our local guide will meet the group there before beginning our excursion to Sandwich Harbour and the Skeleton Coast. Travel on scenic roads to Walvis Bay while our guide provides background information on the Namib Desert landscape and wildlife. After stopping at a few different viewpoints the group will enter Namib Naukluft Park, and depending on the tide, drive along the beach to Sandwich Harbour. Enjoy a deeper immersion into this ever shifting environment on an exhilarating 4x4 ride through the towering dunes. Stop for lunch along the route at a private location in the park to fully appreciate the desert meeting the ocean. This afternoon, take a tour of Mondesa township with a local guide, learning about its people and history. Visit the local market for an introduction to traditional foods such as wild spinach, mopane worms, and dried sardines or kapenta. Stop by an arts and crafts shop; chat with the locals; and round off the day with dinner and a performance at a cozy family-run establishment. Stay: Hansa Hotel (B/D)

Explore the town's unique mix of German and African culture and opt to visit curio shops, the museum and restaurants. Optional activities include sandboarding. Stay: Hansa Hotel (B/D)

Depart from Swakopmund right after breakfast and travel towards Etosha National Park, arguably Namibia’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuary. Stop in Outjo for a refreshing break in this charming town before continuing your journey to Etosha National Park. Opt to enjoy lunch at one of the local cafes or restaurants, savor a taste of Namibian hospitality, and stretch those legs. Continue onwards to our lodge, located outside of the park and spend the evening at leisure, or on an optional wildlife drive in the surrounding area. Stay: Taleni Etosha Village (B/D)

After the vast desert, Etosha National Park, offers a contrast of wide open grasslands, a massive salt pan that covers 4731km² and tall camel thorn trees intermixed with Mopani trees. With a combination of natural waterholes, and diverse vegetation, wildlife flock to the park. Some of the largest elephants in Africa can be found in areas of thicker vegetation, as well as leopards. Lions, giraffe, ostrich and many antelope species can be found in the grasslands, while birders will love the salt pans which attract flamingos in the rainy season. More than 340 bird species have been counted in Etosha National Park including the European bee-eater, the kori bustard and numerous migratory birds. Stay: Taleni Etosha Village (B/D)

After breakfast, visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a global research and education center founded by National Geographic Grantee Dr Laurie Marker. Tour the facility to learn about the important conservation and community outreach work they do to protect the world’s fastest land animal, and enjoy a talk by one of the researchers. Then head out on a drive through the grounds to meet some of the center’s rescued and rehabilitated cheetahs. Continue to Windhoek for our final evening. Stay: Windhoek Country Club Resort (B/L)

The mist off Victoria Falls can rise to a height of more than 400m (1312 ft). Local tribes used to call the falls Mosi-o-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders.” Explorer and missionary David Livingstone renamed the falls after Queen Victoria when he first saw them in 1855. Stay: Explorers Village Lodge (B/D)

Set out for a tour of magnificent Victoria Falls. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named them after Britain’s Queen Victoria, while their older, indigenous name is Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders.” Opt to take a day trip to wildlife-rich Chobe National Park or enjoy a sunset river cruise. Stay: Explorers Village Lodge (B)

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Embark on an excursion into Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Go sandboarding in Swakopmund.
Enjoy a Sandwich Harbour and Skeleton Coast Excursion.
Enjoy a guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls.

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mondesa Township Walk, Swakopmund
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cheetah Conservation Experience, Otjiwarongo
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria Falls
Your Discover Moment: Swakopmund
Arrival transfer
Sossusvlei desert excursion
Desert excursion with a local
Sandwich Harbour & Skeleton Coast Excursion
Full-day open-vehicle wildlife safari drive in Etosha
Tour of Victoria Falls
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Hotel/lodge (11 Nights)
General notes -Please note that hot water shortages, low water pressure and power outages can occur in Southern Africa. We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control. -Wifi is available in most places (extra charge may apply), but in remote areas there can be service interruptions -A/C is not generally available in the accommodations we use, really it isn't needed as evenings tend to cool down. Floor or ceiling fans are usually available -Winter nights (June to September) can be cold, and most lodges and hotels do not have insulation or central heating. If you require additional blankets or a hot water bottle, these can be requested through your CEO or at the reception.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local CEO Victoria Falls, local guides/rangers

11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 8 dinners

Air-conditioned touring vehicle, 4x4, open safari vehicle, plane, van, walking

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Journeys: Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls

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Day 1: Windhoek

Day 2: Windhoek - Sesriem

Day 3: Sesriem

Day 4: Sesriem - Swakopmund

Day 5: Swakopmund

Day 6: Swakopmund

Day 7: Swakopmund - Etosha National Park Area

Day 8: Etosha National Park Area

Day 9: Etosha National Park Area - Windhoek

Day 10: Windhoek - Victoria Falls

Day 11: Victoria Falls

Day 12: Victoria Falls

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