Namibia & Botswana Overland Tours

Looking for a Namibia and Botswana tour that combines desert landscapes with world-class safari?

Why Visit Namibia & Botswana?

Explore the best of Southern Africa on a guided Namibia and Botswana overland tour. From the dunes of Sossusvlei and wildlife-rich Etosha National Park to the Okavango Delta and Chobe River, these multi-country safaris combine striking landscapes with exceptional game viewing across two very different countries.

Here’s what makes this route stand out:

  • From Desert Landscapes to Delta Waterways – Namibia is known for its sense of space — wide skies, quiet roads and dramatic scenery. The Namib Desert stretches across vast plains, with red dunes rising above ancient salt pans. Along the Skeleton Coast, the Atlantic meets a rugged shoreline, while Etosha National Park offers classic safari viewing around natural waterholes.
    Cross into Botswana and the scenery shifts. The Okavango Delta spreads into channels and islands shaped by seasonal floods, creating a completely different safari setting. Further east, Chobe National Park — particularly along the riverfront — is known for its large elephant herds and strong wildlife concentrations. Within a single itinerary, the landscapes change noticeably, giving diversity to your Namibia Botswana safari. 
  • Diverse Wildlife Across Two Countries – Wildlife is one of the main reasons travellers combine Namibia and Botswana in one journey. In Namibia, Etosha’s open terrain makes it easier to spot elephants, lions, rhino and antelope gathering around water sources, especially in the dry season.
    In Botswana, the Okavango Delta supports water-based wildlife, from hippos and crocodiles to red lechwe and abundant birdlife. Chobe National Park is widely known for its large elephant population and riverfront sightings.
    Visiting both countries offers a broader safari experience, with different habitats shaping the wildlife encounters across this Southern Africa overland journey.

  • A Natural Link to Victoria Falls – Most Namibia and Botswana tours either begin or end in Victoria Falls, making it an easy addition to a Southern Africa itinerary. The town is well connected by Victoria Falls International Airport, with regular flights linking it to major hubs such as Johannesburg.While the falls themselves are the main attraction, there’s plenty to do beyond the viewpoints. Walk along the rainforest trails for different angles of the Zambezi River as it plunges into the gorge. Take a sunset cruise upstream to spot wildlife along the riverbanks. For something more adventurous, white-water rafting, scenic helicopter flights and even bungee jumping are available.After time spent in the desert and on safari, Victoria Falls provides a strong contrast — rounding off a Namibia and Botswana overland journey with something entirely different.
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