How many people generally would be on the tour? What airports to fly in and out of so we can check flights from Canada Will they see the Big Five.

The maximum group size is 24 and we offer this trip at two levels which are accommodated and camping. The trip includes visits to several national parks. We can't guarantee specific amimal sighting, but there is a chance of seeing the big 5 in some of these national parks. You'd need to spend at least 1 night in Windhoek before the tour start date, so you'd fly into Windhoek, Namibia. Then, fly out of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

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Namibia & Botswana Uncovered - 2026

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From Windhoek to Victoria Falls

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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
Overland Truck: Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
All Ages Welcome

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Highlights

Etosha NP, Kavango River, Maun, Okavango Delta, Khwai Conservation Area, Moremi, Kasane, Chobe NP, Victoria Falls

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Join the tour in Windhoek. Head to Etosha National Park
Day 2 Travel from Etosha to Divundu
Day 3 Divundu. Boat Cruise on the Kavango River
Day 4 Cross in to Botswana and head to Maun, gateway to the Okavango Delta
Day 5 Okavango - Khwai Conservation Area (Okavango Delta)
Day 6 Moremi Game Reserve
Day 7 Heading from Khwai to Nata
Day 8 Nata to Kasane - Chobe National Park
Day 9 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
Day 10 Tour ends at Victoria Falls

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4.5

KIM
· July 16th, 2025
It was awhile ago that I took this tour but it was absolutely FANTASTIC! Wonderful guide and driver. He was AMAZING.. It was very well organized & I can’t say anything but great things about it.
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Dan
· September 22nd, 2023
The 12 day tour was planned beautifully to include a combination of countryside, culture, history, sunrise/sunset, and of course, every kind of annimal imaginable. The tour guides and cook who assisted in every way were knowledgeable, charming, attentive, and thorough. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and met all our needs. The tour provided a comprehensive and beautiful appreciation of these southern African countries and opportunities to meet and speak with local people about their lives. I highly recommend this option for anyone who wants authentic exposure to this part of the African continent.
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Angelica
· July 24th, 2023
Wide variety of activities (safari and boat rides), sightseeing, lots of animal sightings, wonderful tour manager and driver, great group of fellow travelers.
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Dave
Asked on September 17th, 2025
How many people generally would be on the tour? What airports to fly in and out of so we can check flights from Canada Will they see the Big Five.
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Tour Details
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  The maximum group size is 24 and we offer this trip at two levels which are accommodated and camping. The trip includes visits to several national parks. We can't guarantee specific amimal sighting, but there is a chance of seeing the big 5 in some of these national parks. You'd need to spend at least 1 night in Windhoek before the tour start date, so you'd fly into Windhoek, Namibia. Then, fly out of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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  Dave
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Can you tell me the diference in accommodations to review with them? Do you have another tour you would recommend if the teenager would not be allowed.
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  The thirteen year old will likely be allowed. We provide two options for the accommodation on this Overland tour, both available on the trip. Camping uses easily erected tents and camping mattresses. Accommodated option uses good quality hotels, lodges and camps rated at the local 2 to 4-star level. The accommodated option is C$4890 per person for the July-Sep 2026 dates, and the camping option is C$3990 per person.
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  Dave
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Not sure if this will work for them - travelling from Canada to bring a sleeping bag and or pillow may be difficult. Also what is the washroom situation like for the camping portion.
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  We stay at campsites that have shared bathroom and shower facilities, so they won't go a night without a shower. Having said that, July to September is winter season in the region and the campers will need to wrap up warm at night.
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  Dave
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Do you have a similar tour that perhaps is a couple days shorter that would drop the pricing so it is more within their budget. Also if we book 11 people any TC on it (discount etc).

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Tour ID: 317434

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
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Botswana
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Zambia and Zimbabwe
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before January 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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