Light Expeditions · Light Expedition
Southern Africa · Namibia, Zambia and Botswana Safari, 11 Days
Product Overview
- Travel Dates
- Jun 24, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026
- Duration
- 11 days
- Route Style
- Light Expedition
- Group Size
- small premium group
Trip Images
Images are indicative. Scenery and landing arrangements depend on the actual departure.
An 11-day light expedition through Namibia, Zambia and Botswana, covering the Namib Desert, Skeleton Coast, Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta.
Trip Highlights
Namib Desert and Sossusvlei
The Namibia section focuses on red dunes, dry pans, desert light and lodge-based access to Sossusvlei and Dune 45 when arranged.
Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour
Coastal wetlands, dunes and Atlantic scenery add a different ecological layer to the desert-focused opening section.
Victoria Falls
The route includes Victoria Falls-area arrangements, with views and activities subject to season, water levels and local operations.
Botswana Wildlife Viewing
Safari-style activities are planned around conservation-area rules, wildlife movement and seasonal conditions.
Daily Itinerary
You may first check the alongside the daily itinerary.
Home City / Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek or connect through the city according to the final flight schedule. Transfers, meals and hotel arrangements follow the departure notice.
Windhoek / Sossusvlei
Travel from Windhoek toward the Sossusvlei and Namib Desert region, settling into the desert lodge area for the start of the safari-style light expedition.
Sossusvlei
Explore the Sossusvlei desert area, including red dunes, dry pans and desert scenery such as Dune 45 when arranged by the local operator.
Sossusvlei / Swakopmund
Travel from the desert toward Swakopmund, with time for coastal scenery, desert-to-ocean landscapes and activities around Walvis Bay or Sandwich Harbour when arranged.
Swakopmund / Skeleton Coast
Continue from Swakopmund toward the Skeleton Coast region for Atlantic desert scenery, seal colonies and coastal wildlife viewing when conditions allow.
Swakopmund / Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek or connect through the city according to the final flight schedule. Transfers, meals and hotel arrangements follow the departure notice.
Windhoek / Victoria Falls
Arrive in Windhoek or connect through the city according to the final flight schedule. Transfers, meals and hotel arrangements follow the departure notice.
Victoria Falls
Visit Victoria Falls from arranged viewpoints and experience the Zambezi River region. Optional or included activities depend on the final local program.
Victoria Falls / Okavango Delta
Fly or transfer from Victoria Falls toward the Okavango Delta, then continue to the camp or lodge area for wetland wildlife exploration.
Okavango Delta
Explore the Okavango Delta by lodge activities such as game drives, boat safaris, mokoro-style excursions or nature walks, subject to water level and camp operations.
Okavango Delta / Home City
Depart the Okavango Delta by light aircraft or local transfer and connect onward for return travel.
Daily routing, visits, hotels, cruise calls, landings and wildlife activities are subject to final departure notes, supplier operations, weather, sea state, traffic, local rules and conservation requirements.
Transport and Stay Arrangements
Land Journey
This land-based journey uses selected lodges and camps matched to the published route, with room categories, transfers and activity arrangements confirmed in the final departure documents.
- Details
- Land Journey
- Details
- 10 nights / 11 days
- Details
- Namibia / Zambia / Botswana
Public Areas
- Restaurant and lounge venues
- Observation or open-deck spaces
- Briefing or lecture space
- Fitness or wellness facilities where operated
- Expedition or shore-excursion support
Kulala Desert Lodge or similar
Deck, size and layout are confirmed in the operator's cabin documents.
The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara or similar
Deck, size and layout are confirmed in the operator's cabin documents.
Mbamba Camp or similar
Deck, size and layout are confirmed in the operator's cabin documents.
Pricing Details
Cabin Pricing
| Cabin | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Double Occupancy | double occupancy | From US$109,900 |
Included
- Visa support or visa items listed in the confirmed quote.
- Air transportation specified in the itinerary, subject to the signed contract and final ticketing.
- Hotel accommodation shown in the itinerary, based on double occupancy.
- Meals listed in the itinerary, excluding meals during flights, layovers or self-arranged periods unless stated.
- Listed transportation, sightseeing, admission tickets and local arrangements in the itinerary.
- Local drivers, guides, trip support or tour leader service and related gratuities as specified.
- Travel insurance plan arranged for the itinerary.
- Travel kit items such as handbook, adaptor or luggage strap when provided.
Not Included
- Passport application or renewal fees.
- Flight upgrades, schedule changes and extra airline charges not listed as included.
- Single supplement for hotels, yacht cabins or cruise cabins.
- Excluded services follow the confirmed quote and signed travel contract.
- Personal expenses such as communications, laundry, shopping, spa, paid onboard services and similar items.
- Meals listed in the itinerary, excluding meals during flights, layovers or self-arranged periods unless stated.
Travel Notes
Travel Notes
Routes, port calls, shore excursions, hotel names, flights and activity order may change due to weather, sea state, local rules, supplier policy or operational needs.
Travel Notes
- Detailed booking, payment, visa, cancellation and operating terms follow the confirmed quote and signed travel contract.
Travel Notes
Visa requirements, processing time and supporting documents vary by nationality and itinerary. Included visa services and excluded visas must be confirmed before booking.