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14 Day Namibia and Victoria FallsZUMI RENTALS + TOURS · 14 DAYS

14 Day Namibia and Victoria Falls

Travel Namibia's classic lodge circuit, then finish at the Falls and Zambezi. A flight extension connects the regions while preserving a proper final night in Windhoek before you leave Namibia.

Your journey

The Namibia-and-Victoria-Falls combination is a natural way to add a different landscape and an easy finale to a road-based holiday. This version spends the first eleven nights travelling through Namibia's desert, coast, Damaraland and Etosha areas, returning to Windhoek before the international flight sector. It then adds two nights at a Victoria Falls guest lodge, with a Zimbabwe-side guided waterfall visit and a separately specified Zambezi cruise. Flight routing is checked for your actual dates: the outline does not promise that a direct Windhoek-Victoria Falls service operates every day. A protected connection or additional night can be used where the timetable requires it. The Namibia accommodation sequence follows the comfortable lodge circuit, with meal plans and guided activities itemized. In Zimbabwe, a helicopter flight or Chobe excursion is an optional addition, not an activity hidden inside a short transfer day. Named suppliers are proposed first choices and are only treated as confirmed when the written quote, availability and booking conditions have been accepted.

Tour highlights

Namibia dunes and coast
Damaraland and Etosha
Guided Victoria Falls walk
Zambezi sunset cruise

Full day-by-day itinerary

01Day 1Welcome to WindhoekArrive in Windhoek and settle into a Windhoek hotel before beginning the circuit. Use the afternoon to rest, shop for water and choose a local dinner. Your proposed overnight is a Windhoek hotel, Windhoek. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 1: Welcome to Windhoek⌄
Travel timeAirport transfer 45 km / 45-60 minutes
Overnighta Windhoek hotel, Windhoek
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Arrive in Windhoek and settle into a Windhoek hotel before beginning the circuit. The Zumi handover is timed around your flight and includes a vehicle inspection, road and insurance briefing, and the practical details needed for independent lodge-to-lodge travel. A first city night keeps the start relaxed.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Use the afternoon to rest, shop for water and choose a local dinner. Your route pack identifies each lodge and activity rather than relying on a chain of online map searches. If you arrive late, the practical handover can be completed the next morning before a measured departure.

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02Day 2Windhoek to the Sossusvlei regionTravel towards Sesriem on the route agreed during handover, leaving time for road conditions and scenic stops. Settle into the unit and enjoy the landscape around camp in the late light. Your proposed overnight is a Sesriem-area camp, Sesriem. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 2: Windhoek to the Sossusvlei region⌄
Travel timeAbout 350-380 km / 5-6.5 hours
Overnighta Sesriem-area camp, Sesriem
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Travel towards Sesriem on the route agreed during handover, leaving time for road conditions and scenic stops. a Sesriem-area camp is the proposed accommodation, with self-catering units rather than a traditional full-service lodge room. Any breakfast or dinner arrangement is specified separately in the quote.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Settle into the unit and enjoy the landscape around camp in the late light. Prepare for an early departure and check the morning access plan. A lodge-organized dinner or food hamper can be requested, but neither is treated as a confirmed inclusion simply because the property offers it.

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03Day 3A full day for Sossusvlei and DeadvleiStart at the applicable park opening time and visit the dune corridor and Deadvlei. Return for lunch and a rest, then consider Sesriem Canyon in cooler conditions if appropriate. Your proposed overnight is a Sesriem-area camp, Sesriem. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 3: A full day for Sossusvlei and Deadvlei⌄
Travel timeAbout 120-150 km local return; allow 6-8 hours with walks
Overnighta Sesriem-area camp, Sesriem
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Start at the applicable park opening time and visit the dune corridor and Deadvlei. The last sand sector follows the currently accepted access arrangement, with a guide or authorized shuttle when required or preferred. An optional dune climb depends on temperature and individual fitness, not on a fixed summit promise.

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Illustrative destination scene: Explore, settle and enjoy
Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Return for lunch and a rest, then consider Sesriem Canyon in cooler conditions if appropriate. Two nights at the same property mean there is no check-out pressure before sunrise. Astronomy, a scenic flight or ballooning can be added by replacing the quieter afternoon or adding another desert night.

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04Day 4Desert roads to SwakopmundHead through Solitaire and the central Namib towards the coast. Check into a coastal hotel and enjoy an easy orientation walk or relaxed meal in town. Your proposed overnight is a Swakopmund hotel. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 4: Desert roads to Swakopmund⌄
Travel timeAbout 340-370 km / 5.5-7 hours
Overnighta Swakopmund hotel
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Head through Solitaire and the central Namib towards the coast. This transfer is given most of the day, with proper stops and no mandatory late-afternoon marine excursion. The change from hot inland air to cool coastal weather is striking, so keep an extra layer accessible rather than buried in the luggage.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Check into a coastal hotel and enjoy an easy orientation walk or relaxed meal in town. The hotel is the proposed coastal base for two nights. Breakfast is requested as part of the hotel quote; lunches, dinners and optional excursions are described separately so you can choose the style of coast stay you prefer.

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05Day 5Discover the coast with a local specialistChoose one principal guided excursion such as Sandwich Harbour, a Walvis Bay cruise, kayaking or a Living Desert tour. Enjoy a flexible afternoon in Swakopmund or extend the chosen excursion into a full-day package when timing allows. Your proposed overnight is a Swakopmund hotel. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 5: Discover the coast with a local specialist⌄
Travel timeLocal transfers vary; allow half or full day for the chosen excursion
Overnighta Swakopmund hotel
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Choose one principal guided excursion such as Sandwich Harbour, a Walvis Bay cruise, kayaking or a Living Desert tour. We match it to your interests and confirm the specialist supplier, pickup and activity limits. Combining every coastal activity in a single day usually sacrifices the time that makes each worthwhile.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Enjoy a flexible afternoon in Swakopmund or extend the chosen excursion into a full-day package when timing allows. Museums, cafés and seafront photography offer an easy alternative if weather changes the original activity. Any refund, replacement or rescheduling basis belongs in the confirmed operator terms.

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06Day 6Swakopmund to DamaralandLeave the coast for the Damaraland interior, using the most suitable main route for the season. Arrive at the lodge for a quiet afternoon among the gardens and mopane trees. Your proposed overnight is a lodge near Khorixas, near Khorixas. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 6: Swakopmund to Damaraland⌄
Travel timeAbout 350-400 km / 5.5-7 hours via Uis or the agreed main route
Overnighta lodge near Khorixas, near Khorixas
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Leave the coast for the Damaraland interior, using the most suitable main route for the season. Stops are chosen around road conditions and your interests, without a long rock-art hike on top of the transfer. a lodge near Khorixas is near Khorixas, so excursions to Twyfelfontein need their own realistic transfer allowance.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Arrive at the lodge for a quiet afternoon among the gardens and mopane trees. A hilltop sunset walk may suit the remaining daylight and your fitness. Staying two nights here makes tomorrow a proper Damaraland exploration day instead of trying to see the region between hotel check-outs.

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07Day 7Damaraland landscapes and living heritagePlan a full excursion to Twyfelfontein with the site guide, allowing for the drive from the Khorixas area. Return towards the lodge after lunch or the final planned stop. Your proposed overnight is a lodge near Khorixas, near Khorixas. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 7: Damaraland landscapes and living heritage⌄
Travel timeRegional excursion about 180-260 km return, depending on sites; allow a full day
Overnighta lodge near Khorixas, near Khorixas
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Plan a full excursion to Twyfelfontein with the site guide, allowing for the drive from the Khorixas area. The focus is the engravings and their landscape context. Choose only the additional nearby geology or community-run heritage stop that fits the group, with local fees and guide arrangements confirmed in advance.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Return towards the lodge after lunch or the final planned stop. An elephant-tracking excursion is an alternative full activity block, not a guaranteed sighting or an automatic extra after a packed heritage day. If both are priorities, add another night or change the base to reduce transfer time.

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08Day 8Damaraland to southern EtoshaDrive towards Etosha through Outjo, using the town for fuel and a practical lunch stop. Check in and ask about current activity departure arrangements. Your proposed overnight is a southern Etosha camp, near Andersson Gate. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 8: Damaraland to southern Etosha⌄
Travel timeAbout 300-360 km / 4.5-6 hours
Overnighta southern Etosha camp, near Andersson Gate
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Drive towards Etosha through Outjo, using the town for fuel and a practical lunch stop. a southern Etosha camp is proposed outside the southern gate. If arrival and park hours allow, a short first wildlife loop is possible; otherwise enjoy the camp and save the fuller safari time for tomorrow.

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Illustrative destination scene: Explore, settle and enjoy
Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Check in and ask about current activity departure arrangements. A guided drive can be reserved for the following morning, while self-drive clients receive a sensible public-road route. The accommodation rate and a guided excursion are separate unless the accepted package explicitly combines them.

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09Day 9Etosha waterholes and plainsDevote the day to the southern Etosha circuit with either your rental vehicle or a prebooked specialist guide. Continue with a shorter afternoon route and allow a clear margin for exiting the park before closing. Your proposed overnight is a southern Etosha camp, near Andersson Gate. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 9: Etosha waterholes and plains⌄
Travel timePark circuit about 100-220 km; gate hours govern the day
Overnighta southern Etosha camp, near Andersson Gate
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Devote the day to the southern Etosha circuit with either your rental vehicle or a prebooked specialist guide. Waterhole stops reward patience, and route choice follows conditions rather than a guaranteed predator schedule. Break the day at a designated rest camp and carry sufficient drinking water.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Continue with a shorter afternoon route and allow a clear margin for exiting the park before closing. A second night on the same side of Etosha avoids an unnecessary cross-park rush. Your final itinerary states who provides the drive, whether lunch is packed and which park fees have been prepaid.

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10Day 10Travel across Etosha to the eastern sideMove slowly from the southern area through Etosha towards the eastern gate. Exit near Namutoni and settle at an Etosha-area lodge for a different Etosha setting. Your proposed overnight is an Etosha-area lodge, east of Etosha. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 10: Travel across Etosha to the eastern side⌄
Travel timeAbout 200-260 km through park roads; allow 6-8 hours including sightings
Overnightan Etosha-area lodge, east of Etosha
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Move slowly from the southern area through Etosha towards the eastern gate. This is a travelling safari day, with luggage secured and a realistic arrival deadline rather than a race between every waterhole. Use designated rest areas and select a circuit that remains achievable within the seasonal opening hours.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Exit near Namutoni and settle at an Etosha-area lodge for a different Etosha setting. If a guided drive is desired, confirm its departure time and availability before planning it. One final eastern night can be extended for travellers who want more wildlife time or a gentler onward drive.

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11Day 11Eastern Etosha to WindhoekLeave after breakfast for the longest main-road return of this circuit. Reach Windhoek with daylight to spare, complete the agreed vehicle return arrangements and settle into a Windhoek hotel. Your proposed overnight is a Windhoek hotel, Windhoek. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 11: Eastern Etosha to Windhoek⌄
Travel timeAbout 520-570 km / 6-7.5 hours with breaks
Overnighta Windhoek hotel, Windhoek
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Leave after breakfast for the longest main-road return of this circuit. Use planned rest and fuel stops through the Tsumeb and Otjiwarongo corridor. There is no international departure booked on the same afternoon; an extra Waterberg night can shorten the day if a slower return suits your holiday.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Reach Windhoek with daylight to spare, complete the agreed vehicle return arrangements and settle into a Windhoek hotel. Your final evening is open for dinner and packing. Any early airport departure tomorrow is already coordinated, so you finish with a proper buffer rather than a rushed lodge-to-flight connection.

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12Day 12Fly from Namibia to Victoria FallsTransfer to the correct Windhoek airport and take the date-specific flight routing selected in your quote. Meet the prearranged Zimbabwe transfer and settle at a Victoria Falls guest lodge. Your proposed overnight is a Victoria Falls guest lodge, Zimbabwe. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 12: Fly from Namibia to Victoria Falls⌄
Travel timeDate-specific flight; allow a full travel day, with a connection if required
Overnighta Victoria Falls guest lodge, Zimbabwe
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning

A checked regional air connection

Transfer to the correct Windhoek airport and take the date-specific flight routing selected in your quote. A direct service is used only when confirmed for the actual date; otherwise a suitable protected connection, commonly via Johannesburg, must be checked with the airline. Baggage, transit requirements and minimum connections are verified before ticketing.

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Afternoon / evening

Welcome to Victoria Falls

Meet the prearranged Zimbabwe transfer and settle at a Victoria Falls guest lodge. Today is kept free of an essential Falls visit or helicopter slot because flight changes can affect arrival. Your lodge room, meal plan and transfer are individually confirmed, with time to rest and prepare for tomorrow's main experience.

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13Day 13Victoria Falls and the ZambeziExplore the Zimbabwe-side viewpoints with the booked guide, adapting pace to spray, slippery surfaces and visibility. Enjoy a prebooked river cruise on the upper Zambezi, subject to the operator's conditions and river safety decisions. Your proposed overnight is a Victoria Falls guest lodge, Zimbabwe. The order and pace can be adapted to daylight, weather, availability and your interests, with the booked services set out clearly before you travel.Illustrative scene for day 13: Victoria Falls and the Zambezi⌄
Travel timeLocal guided transfers; Falls walk about 2-3 hours and cruise about 2 hours, product dependent
Overnighta Victoria Falls guest lodge, Zimbabwe
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning

Zimbabwe-side guided Falls visit

Explore the Zimbabwe-side viewpoints with the booked guide, adapting pace to spray, slippery surfaces and visibility. Flow changes strongly through the year, so photography and the appearance of different sections vary. Park admission is itemized separately unless prepaid, and this day does not assume entry to Zambia or a second-country visa.

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Late afternoon

Zambezi sunset cruise

Enjoy a prebooked river cruise on the upper Zambezi, subject to the operator's conditions and river safety decisions. The quote specifies boat category, drinks or snacks, transfer and river/park levies. A helicopter flight can be requested as an additional experience only if the actual timetable, passenger requirements and weather allow.

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14Day 14Depart from Victoria FallsTransfer to Victoria Falls Airport according to your confirmed airline schedule. Add Chobe, an Okavango fly-in safari or extra nights at the Falls if desired. There is no overnight in this package after today; the departure connection is arranged around your confirmed flight.Illustrative scene for day 14: Depart from Victoria Falls⌄
Travel timeAirport transfer usually 20-25 km / 25-40 minutes, depending on lodge and traffic
OvernightNo overnight included
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning

An easy departure after two Falls nights

Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport according to your confirmed airline schedule. The main waterfall visit has already been allowed a full day, so departure does not depend on squeezing sightseeing into the morning. An early flight may require breakfast arrangements or a packed meal agreed with the lodge.

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Onward travel

Continue to Chobe or Botswana

Add Chobe, an Okavango fly-in safari or extra nights at the Falls if desired. Cross-border road and flight extensions are separately checked for luggage, immigration and connection requirements. Your accepted package states the exact end point and does not imply a return to Windhoek unless that sector is included.

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Carte de l’itinéraire

Windhoek → Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Damaraland → Etosha → Windhoek → Victoria Falls

Planned in your package

✓Personalized route design and pre-travel information
✓Proposed accommodation for the exact nights shown, once confirmed
✓Vehicle or transfers only as expressly itemized in your quote
✓Selected guided activities stated in the accepted itinerary
✓Supplier coordination and arrival information
✓Zumi assistance during the booked journey

Not included unless quoted

−International flights unless explicitly included
−Visas, immigration charges and cross-border government fees
−Travel and medical/evacuation insurance
−Meals, drinks and activities not listed as included
−Fuel, park fees and conservation levies unless expressly prepaid
−Gratuities, personal purchases and additional nights

Make it your own

✓Victoria Falls helicopter flight
✓Extra Falls night for a Chobe day trip
✓Botswana fly-in extension
✓Upgrade Namibia properties or private guiding

Frequently asked questions

Do we drive all the way to Victoria Falls?

This version returns to Windhoek and uses a quoted regional air connection to the Falls. The actual airline schedule may require a connection; a direct flight is not assumed.

Can we include Chobe as well?

Yes. Add nights and an appointed local transfer/safari operator. A rushed border day should not replace the time needed for the activities you want.

Which side of Victoria Falls is used?

The proposed stay is in Zimbabwe. A Zambia extension requires an additional country, transfer and current entry-requirement check.

Are the named properties and services confirmed?

They are proposed selections for your journey. Availability, exact room or camping category, activities and meal basis are confirmed in your written quotation before booking.

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