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16 Day Namibia Botswana and Victoria Falls Camping JourneyZUMI RENTALS + TOURS · 16 DAYS

16 Day Namibia Botswana and Victoria Falls Camping Journey

Follow Etosha's wildlife into the Kavango and Kwando wetlands, then continue to Chobe and Victoria Falls. A prearranged Namibia vehicle handover keeps the cross-border extension clear and workable.

Your journey

This is a northeastern journey rather than another rapid dunes-and-coast circuit. Travel from Windhoek to Etosha, then follow the main road corridor through Rundu, Divundu and the Kwando area to the Namibian Chobe floodplain. The camping stays give the river regions their own time, including guided wetland or wildlife excursions selected for actual conditions. The important operating choice comes at Ngoma: the proposed base design hands the Zumi vehicle to authorized staff in Namibia, then uses licensed cross-border transfers to Kasane and Victoria Falls. Retrieval must be priced and confirmed in advance. At Kasane, guests need a supplied ground-tent setup or a room upgrade after leaving the rooftop-tent vehicle; booking only a campsite would be incomplete. Guided Chobe outings then provide both land and river wildlife viewing before three nights at a Victoria Falls guest lodge. The route does not include casual self-driving into Moremi or remote Botswana sand tracks. It can be upgraded with rooms throughout, reversed with an agreed vehicle logistics plan, or lengthened for additional safari days.

Tour highlights

Etosha and river-region contrast
Kavango and Kwando wetlands
Chobe land and river safari
Three nights at Victoria Falls

Full day-by-day itinerary

01Day 1Arrival and camping preparationArrive, inspect the camping vehicle and complete a full equipment demonstration with Zumi. Set up at a Windhoek campsite and provision for the Namibia section. Your proposed overnight is a Windhoek campsite, 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: Arrival and camping preparation⌄
Travel timeLocal handover and airport transfer
Overnighta Windhoek campsite, Windhoek
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Arrive, inspect the camping vehicle and complete a full equipment demonstration with Zumi. This route travels far northeast, so confirm communications, tyre/spare provisions, drinking water and every retrieval arrangement before departure. The arrival night also protects the first long drive from an unexpectedly late international flight.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Set up at a Windhoek campsite and provision for the Namibia section. The proposed cross-border design leaves the Zumi vehicle in Namibia at a prearranged handover; licensed regional transfers and a Botswana campsite or lodge complete the extension. This must be priced and confirmed before advertising a fixed one-way rental product.

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02Day 2Windhoek to southern EtoshaDrive north on the main road through the Otjiwarongo-Outjo corridor and enter Etosha through the agreed gate. Settle at Okaukuejo and observe the designated waterhole if you wish. Your proposed overnight is the park accommodation operator an Etosha campsite, 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 2: Windhoek to southern Etosha⌄
Travel timeAbout 430-460 km / 5.5-6.5 hours including gate formalities
Overnightthe park accommodation operator an Etosha campsite, Etosha
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Drive north on the main road through the Otjiwarongo-Outjo corridor and enter Etosha through the agreed gate. Arrive before closing with time to reach camp at park speed. Do not add a full safari circuit to an already substantial transfer; any wildlife stop today remains short and close to the route.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Settle at Okaukuejo and observe the designated waterhole if you wish. The campsite is a proposed confirmed reservation, while animal sightings remain entirely unpredictable. Use the evening to plan the first full safari day and check the camp's current departure, security and food-storage rules.

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03Day 3Full Etosha safari daySpend the day at waterholes and open-plains viewpoints on an achievable public-road circuit. Return before closing and enjoy a second evening without moving camp. Your proposed overnight is the park accommodation operator an Etosha campsite, 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 3: Full Etosha safari day⌄
Travel timeLocal public-road safari circuit about 80-180 km
Overnightthe park accommodation operator an Etosha campsite, Etosha
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Illustrative destination scene: Route and first experience
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Spend the day at waterholes and open-plains viewpoints on an achievable public-road circuit. Build in shade, lunch and rest at a designated camp. A prebooked guided game drive can replace part of the self-drive itinerary, with departure time and park fees specified rather than assumed in the campsite booking.

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

Explore, settle and enjoy

Return before closing and enjoy a second evening without moving camp. Watching quietly from a designated waterhole area can be as rewarding as another long driving loop. Prepare only what is needed for the next cross-park transfer and keep the rest of the luggage secure and dust-protected.

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04Day 4Across Etosha to NamutoniTravel gradually towards eastern Etosha, using the main public roads and a small number of well-chosen waterhole stops. Camp at Namutoni and prepare for the road journey beyond Etosha. Your proposed overnight is the park accommodation operator an Etosha campsite, 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 4: Across Etosha to Namutoni⌄
Travel timeAbout 170-220 km through the park; allow 5-7 hours with sightings
Overnightthe park accommodation operator an Etosha campsite, Etosha
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Travel gradually towards eastern Etosha, using the main public roads and a small number of well-chosen waterhole stops. This is a travelling wildlife day and luggage stays aboard. Gate and camp hours set the arrival deadline; route length is reduced if slow roads or unusually good sightings use more time.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Camp at Namutoni and prepare for the road journey beyond Etosha. Food and vehicle checks are useful tonight because the route changes from game viewing to the greener northeast. An extra eastern safari night is possible by adding a day rather than sacrificing the river region's travel margins.

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05Day 5Etosha to the Kavango RiverExit Etosha early enough to follow the main road through the Grootfontein corridor to Rundu. Enjoy the riverside setting from the areas the camp identifies as safe. Your proposed overnight is a Rundu river campsite, near Rundu. 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: Etosha to the Kavango River⌄
Travel timeAbout 420-470 km / 5.5-7 hours
Overnighta Rundu river campsite, near Rundu
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Exit Etosha early enough to follow the main road through the Grootfontein corridor to Rundu. This is a full transfer day with planned fuel and rest stops. Arrive at the reserved Hakusembe campsite with daylight for setup, avoiding a required sunset boat trip that could be missed after delays.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Enjoy the riverside setting from the areas the camp identifies as safe. The Kavango is a different landscape from Etosha, with waterways, trees and birdlife replacing the wide dry plains. River access is guided and controlled; swimming or an unguided water activity is not part of the itinerary.

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06Day 6Rundu to Divundu and Popa FallsContinue east towards Divundu and settle at Popa Falls Resort. Choose a lodge-organized river activity if booked and conditions permit, or spend the afternoon resting at the resort. Your proposed overnight is the park accommodation operator a riverside campsite near Divundu, Divundu. 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: Rundu to Divundu and Popa Falls⌄
Travel timeAbout 220-250 km / 3-4 hours plus short local stops
Overnightthe park accommodation operator a riverside campsite near Divundu, Divundu
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Continue east towards Divundu and settle at Popa Falls Resort. These are river cascades and channels rather than a second Victoria Falls, so expectations should be set accurately. The campsite is an accessible base for a slower river-region stay and a separately arranged guided wildlife outing.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Choose a lodge-organized river activity if booked and conditions permit, or spend the afternoon resting at the resort. Safety around hippos, crocodiles and channels follows the local operator's rules. Activity duration, fees and boat availability must be confirmed for your dates instead of assumed from a general brochure.

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07Day 7Mahango-area wildlife or river explorationRequest a guided game-viewing excursion in the Mahango/Bwabwata area through the resort or its confirmed licensed provider. Return for a relaxed afternoon at camp, or choose a separately booked river experience if it fits the day. Your proposed overnight is the park accommodation operator a riverside campsite near Divundu, Divundu. 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: Mahango-area wildlife or river exploration⌄
Travel timeLocal outing commonly 50-120 km return, route and operator dependent
Overnightthe park accommodation operator a riverside campsite near Divundu, Divundu
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Request a guided game-viewing excursion in the Mahango/Bwabwata area through the resort or its confirmed licensed provider. The guide selects permitted roads and suitable conditions. Water levels can affect access and wildlife distribution, so the route is a regional proposal rather than a guarantee of a particular sighting or trail.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Return for a relaxed afternoon at camp, or choose a separately booked river experience if it fits the day. Two nights here give time to appreciate the wetland environment and provide flexibility after the long drives from Windhoek. Independent walking in wildlife areas is not included.

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08Day 8Divundu to the Kwando regionTravel along the main eastbound corridor to the Kongola area and reach Namushasha during the afternoon. Enjoy the camp setting and confirm local safety boundaries, meal availability and activity pickup details. Your proposed overnight is Namushasha River Campsite, Kongola area. 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: Divundu to the Kwando region⌄
Travel timeAbout 220-260 km / 3.5-4.5 hours
OvernightNamushasha River Campsite, Kongola area
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Travel along the main eastbound corridor to the Kongola area and reach Namushasha during the afternoon. Watch for wildlife on the road and use designated stops. This day is intentionally lighter, leaving time for setup and a check of tomorrow's booked river and wildlife programme.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Enjoy the camp setting and confirm local safety boundaries, meal availability and activity pickup details. The Kwando region supports a different safari experience from the arid parks to the west. Boat and game-drive products are selected and contracted individually, with seasonal access and water conditions checked close to departure.

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09Day 9Kwando wetlands and a guided safariBook a suitable guided river-and-wildlife experience or game drive according to the operator's current programme and conditions. Leave time to enjoy the camp and organize the vehicle for the approaching handover. Your proposed overnight is Namushasha River Campsite, Kongola area. 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: Kwando wetlands and a guided safari⌄
Travel timeLocal guided activity transfers; allow one principal half/full-day outing
OvernightNamushasha River Campsite, Kongola area
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Book a suitable guided river-and-wildlife experience or game drive according to the operator's current programme and conditions. Birding, channels and floodplain scenery are the main appeal, while elephants and other wildlife remain a possibility rather than a promise. The exact activity and fees appear in your quote.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Leave time to enjoy the camp and organize the vehicle for the approaching handover. Reconfirm the Zumi retrieval plan, inventory and client transfer documents while there is still a full day before the border. This prevents a regional transfer arrangement from becoming an improvised last-minute problem.

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10Day 10Kongola to the Namibian Chobe floodplainContinue via the agreed main roads towards the Ngoma area on the Namibian side. Complete the vehicle/equipment inventory and arrange the agreed final refuelling or adjustment before tomorrow's handover. Your proposed overnight is a Chobe river campsite, near Ngoma, Namibia. 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: Kongola to the Namibian Chobe floodplain⌄
Travel timeAbout 250-310 km / 4-5.5 hours
Overnighta Chobe river campsite, near Ngoma, Namibia
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Continue via the agreed main roads towards the Ngoma area on the Namibian side. a Chobe river campsite is the proposed final Namibia camping night. Its access road and activity programme are seasonal: wet conditions can require escorted 4x4 access, while low channels can limit boat trips.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Complete the vehicle/equipment inventory and arrange the agreed final refuelling or adjustment before tomorrow's handover. Enjoy the setting without assuming that a boat cruise operates here in every month. The rental retrieval, custody point and customer luggage transfer are all confirmed in the final operating plan.

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11Day 11Hand over in Namibia and transfer to KasaneHand the Zumi vehicle to the authorized staff member at the agreed Namibian-side point, subject to a separately priced retrieval contract. Settle at the confirmed a Chobe lodge campsite with the camping equipment arrangement specified in advance. Your proposed overnight is a Chobe lodge riverfront campsite, Kasane. 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: Hand over in Namibia and transfer to Kasane⌄
Travel timeNgoma/Kasane transfer about 70-100 km plus border formalities; allow 2-4 hours
Overnighta Chobe lodge riverfront campsite, Kasane
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Hand the Zumi vehicle to the authorized staff member at the agreed Namibian-side point, subject to a separately priced retrieval contract. Continue in a licensed regional transfer through the border to Kasane. Zumi does not imply that its vehicle can be dropped at any Botswana location without consent and logistics.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Settle at the confirmed a Chobe lodge campsite with the camping equipment arrangement specified in advance. Clients who leave the roof-tent vehicle need a supplied ground tent or a room upgrade; a bare campsite alone is not a usable overnight product. Reconfirm the next day's guided park activities.

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12Day 12Chobe by land and riverEnjoy a professionally operated Chobe game drive, with the lodge or appointed licensed supplier providing the safari vehicle and guide. Add the booked Chobe River cruise for a different wildlife perspective, or reverse the sequence according to the operator's programme. Your proposed overnight is a Chobe lodge riverfront campsite, Kasane. 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: Chobe by land and river⌄
Travel timeGuided park drive and boat trip; no client sand-driving required
Overnighta Chobe lodge riverfront campsite, Kasane
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Enjoy a professionally operated Chobe game drive, with the lodge or appointed licensed supplier providing the safari vehicle and guide. This product avoids sending inexperienced clients into Botswana's difficult sand tracks. The time of day, park access and vehicle exclusivity are confirmed in the accepted activity booking.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Add the booked Chobe River cruise for a different wildlife perspective, or reverse the sequence according to the operator's programme. Meals and park/boat fees are itemized. Return to your supplied tent or agreed room at Kasane, where the travel logistics remain simple before the Zimbabwe extension.

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13Day 13Kasane to Victoria FallsLeave the Botswana campsite and travel in the licensed cross-border transfer to Victoria Falls. Check in at a Victoria Falls guest lodge and enjoy an unhurried afternoon. 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: Kasane to Victoria Falls⌄
Travel timeAbout 80-100 km plus border; allow 2-4 hours or longer if delayed
Overnighta Victoria Falls guest lodge, Zimbabwe
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Leave the Botswana campsite and travel in the licensed cross-border transfer to Victoria Falls. Immigration, luggage handover and waiting time are part of the confirmed supplier arrangement. Travel times depend on the border and cannot be sold as a guaranteed short drive from the first pickup to the lodge.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Check in at a Victoria Falls guest lodge and enjoy an unhurried afternoon. Three nights allow the waterfall, a cruise and a weather-sensitive optional flight to be spread out. Room type and breakfast basis are confirmed; a campsite-style budget does not mean every final night has to remain under canvas.

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14Day 14Victoria Falls viewpoints and river sunsetVisit the Zimbabwe-side Falls viewpoints with your booked guide, adapting the walk to spray and slippery paths. Enjoy the included or separately selected upper-Zambezi sunset cruise, with its precise boat category, transfers and levies stated. 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 14: Victoria Falls viewpoints and river sunset⌄
Travel timeLocal transfers and guided walking
Overnighta Victoria Falls guest lodge, Zimbabwe
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Visit the Zimbabwe-side Falls viewpoints with your booked guide, adapting the walk to spray and slippery paths. Seasonal flow changes the experience and the view. Zambia-side attractions are outside the base package and require their own immigration and provider checks if requested.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Enjoy the included or separately selected upper-Zambezi sunset cruise, with its precise boat category, transfers and levies stated. Wildlife along the river is never assured. Keep the evening relaxed after a full day, and use tomorrow's flexibility for an optional flight or another personal interest.

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15Day 15A flexible final day at the FallsUse the spare day for a separately booked helicopter flight, an easy guided activity or time in town. Keep the afternoon open for rest, souvenir shopping or a different optional experience. 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 15: A flexible final day at the Falls⌄
Travel timeLocal optional excursions only
Overnighta Victoria Falls guest lodge, Zimbabwe
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Use the spare day for a separately booked helicopter flight, an easy guided activity or time in town. Weather-sensitive flying fits better here than on the arrival or departure day. The flight must be individually confirmed for passenger weights, seat allocation, launch location, fees and the operator's cancellation terms.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Keep the afternoon open for rest, souvenir shopping or a different optional experience. Adventure activities require their own age, medical, water-level and safety checks and are never bundled for every traveller by default. The extra day also provides useful resilience if an earlier transfer or activity was disrupted.

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16Day 16Departure from Victoria FallsTransfer to Victoria Falls Airport for the flight shown in your final itinerary. Continue home or add another regional package with checked flight and luggage arrangements. There is no overnight in this package after today; the departure connection is arranged around your confirmed flight.Illustrative scene for day 16: Departure from Victoria Falls⌄
Travel timeAirport transfer about 20-25 km / 25-40 minutes
OvernightNo overnight included
MealsMeals as specified in the final quote; lunches and drinks are extra unless stated.
Morning / arrival

Route and first experience

Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for the flight shown in your final itinerary. All Namibia vehicle custody has already been resolved, and any supplied Botswana camping equipment has been collected according to the transfer plan. The tour ends at the agreed Zimbabwe transfer point, not automatically back in Windhoek.

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Afternoon / evening

Explore, settle and enjoy

Continue home or add another regional package with checked flight and luggage arrangements. The flexibility of this route comes from confirmed local handovers, not from assuming one rental vehicle can be driven or abandoned across several countries. Further travel is quoted as a clear extension with its own suppliers.

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Carte de l’itinéraire

Windhoek → Etosha → Rundu → Divundu → Kongola → Ngoma → Kasane → 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

✓Upgrade all Namibia camps to rooms
✓Replace Kasane tents with a lodge room
✓Add a professionally operated Botswana mobile safari
✓Reverse the route with a separately approved rental logistics plan

Frequently asked questions

What happens to the rental vehicle at the regional handover?

The proposed Namibia return or handover arrangement must be specifically approved and costed by Zumi. Guest travel then continues with the appointed local transfer and safari suppliers.

Do we still have tents after handing back the vehicle?

The Botswana camping component requires a separately supplied tent setup or a room upgrade. A bare campsite without the rooftop-tent vehicle is not a complete accommodation arrangement.

Does this route include Moremi self-driving?

No. The base route focuses on Etosha, the Zambezi corridor, Chobe and Victoria Falls. A Botswana bush extension is a separately designed specialist safari.

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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