2-Week Africa Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Africa tour itineraries

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• 14 Day Southern Africa Itinerary, incl. Namibia and Botswana

  Twelve cities across 4 countries unfold from Windhoek to Livingstone. The adventure features 5km walks in Sossusvlei, game drives in Etosha and Chobe National Parks, and mokoro excursions in Okavango Delta. Includes 10 nights camping, 3 hotel nights, 13 breakfasts and 10 dinners.

  

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  • Day 1

    Windhoek, Namibia

    Your adventure begins in Namibia's capital. Take a relaxing afternoon walk on Independence Avenue to explore the city. Book your airport transfer ahead of time since airport taxis aren't reliable. Stay in Klein Windhoek where you'll find plenty of restaurants and shops nearby.

    
  • Days 2-3

    Namib Desert & Sossusvlei

    Drive south to the oldest desert in the world (5-6 hours). Get to the Sossusvlei dunes at sunrise to avoid crowds and intense heat. The walk to Deadvlei is 5km and needs good fitness and lots of water. Bring closed shoes since the sand gets extremely hot after 9am. You can cool off with an afternoon walk in the shaded Sesriem Canyon.

    
  • Day 4

    Swakopmund

    Take a 4-5 hour drive northwest to this charming German colonial town. Take a break at Walvis Bay to watch thousands of flamingos. If you want to try sandboarding or take a scenic flight book at least one day ahead during busy season. Plan outdoor activities for the afternoon when the morning fog lifts around 10am.

    
  • Day 5

    Spitzkoppe Mountains

    Camp surrounded by stunning granite peaks. Bring good hiking shoes for afternoon walks since granite can get slippery. One traveler wrote: "The rocks turn blazing orange at dusk. Bring a headlamp for getting around camp after dark."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Etosha National Park

    Spend two full days watching wildlife in Namibia's best park. Look for predators during morning drives. You'll often see elephants in the eastern part near Namutoni. Visit the enormous Etosha salt pan in late afternoon when mirages create amazing photo opportunities. Keep your food secure or the jackals will steal it.

    
  • Day 8

    Okavango River

    Long 7-8 hour drive to Rundu. The peaceful riverside camping offers a nice change from desert views. Watch hippos and crocodiles from a safe distance. Bring warm clothes since nights get quite cold.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Okavango Delta

    Enter Botswana for mokoro (dugout canoe) trips in the delta. Wear closed shoes that can handle getting wet for game walks. Go out early for the best wildlife viewing and bird photos. Pay attention to safety talks since you're in hippo and elephant territory.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Chobe National Park

    Morning drives give you the best chance to spot big cats. Take the afternoon river cruise to see huge groups of elephants drinking and playing. A visitor noted: "Seeing 100+ elephants at the riverbank was unforgettable. Bring a good camera with zoom lens."

    
  • Day 13

    Victoria Falls

    Cross into Zimbabwe to see the falls. Book helicopter rides for the morning when the light is best for photos and spots fill up fast. Bring raincoats for the walking trails since they get very wet from spray between March and July.

    
  • Day 14

    Departure

    Book afternoon flights so you can fit in one last morning activity. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the airport from Victoria Falls town.

    

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• 14-day Kruger to the Delta, Chobe & Victoria Falls (Accommodated)

  Fifteen remarkable destinations connect Pretoria to Botswana's delta. Iconic sites include Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, and the Okavango Delta. Comfortable lodges like Nsele Lodge and Thebe River Lodge provide rest, plus one night in a pre-erected delta tent.

  

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  • Pretoria South Africa

    182 mi

  • Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve South Africa

    16 mi

  • Hoedspruit South Africa

    47 mi

  • Kruger National Park South Africa

    47 mi

  • Hoedspruit South Africa

    99 mi

  • Polokwane South Africa

    121 mi

  • Beitbridge Zimbabwe

    168 mi
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  • Bulawayo Zimbabwe

    27 mi

  • Matobo National Park Zimbabwe

    27 mi

  • Bulawayo Zimbabwe

    237 mi

  • Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

    107 mi

  • Chobe National Park Botswana

    115 mi

  • Gweta Botswana

    120 mi

  • Maun Botswana

    55 mi

  • Okavango Delta Botswana

    55 mi

  • Maun Botswana

    125 mi

  • Mopipi Botswana

    137 mi

  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary Botswana

    260 mi

  • Pretoria South Africa

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• Kruger, Delta, Chobe & Falls - 14 days

  A grand African circuit spans 12 destinations across 3 countries, including 3 major national parks. Daily game drives and cultural visits highlight the trip, from mokoro safaris to wilderness walks, with lodge stays throughout and one night camping in Okavango Delta.

  

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  • Pretoria South Africa

    196 mi

  • Hoedspruit South Africa

    47 mi

  • Kruger National Park South Africa

    47 mi

  • Hoedspruit South Africa

    99 mi

  • Polokwane South Africa

    266 mi

  • Bulawayo Zimbabwe

    27 mi

  • Matobo National Park Zimbabwe

    27 mi
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  • Bulawayo Zimbabwe

    237 mi

  • Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

    107 mi

  • Chobe National Park Botswana

    115 mi

  • Gweta Botswana

    120 mi

  • Maun Botswana

    55 mi

  • Okavango Delta Botswana

    55 mi

  • Maun Botswana

    261 mi

  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary Botswana

    260 mi

  • Pretoria South Africa

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