Namibia and Botswana camping safari
One of our most popular safaris, run by our African-based partners who are experienced in taking travellers to the places most tourists don’t see. Experience true wilderness travelling overland and camping out in the Kalahari, Okavango and Etosha.
Livingstone Victoria Falls Caprivi Boat cruise to Popa Falls Rundu Etosha National Park Desert elephants Spitzkoppe Swakopmund Cape Cross seal colony Sossusvlei Windhoek Kalahari walk with San bushmen Mokoro canoe ride on Okavango Delta Camping on remote Delta island Makgadikgadi Pans Game drives in Chobe National Park Optional: white water rafting on Zambezi, bungee jump, quad biking, dune boarding
Price
€3120 excluding flights
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Price includes 16 nights camping, 4 nights in guesthouse (twin rooms en-suite),park entrance fees, camping equipment, transport while on safari, meals as per itinerary, professional guides.
Single supplement EUR 290. Min age 12.
Single supplement EUR 290. Min age 12.
Description of Namibia and Botswana camping safari
A journey through the lush green Okavango Delta and the beautiful desolation of the Namib Desert is an exploration of a lifetime across Southern Africa. Exciting wildlife in Etosha NP, walking the red sand dunes of Sossusvlei and adventure through the Okavango Delta by mokoro.
Highlights
* Victoria Falls–A natural wonder of the world
* Caprivi–game drives & boat cruise
* Etosha NP–game viewing from camp & on drives
* Brandberg–rock paintings
* Swakopmund–dune boarding & sea kayaking
* Namib Desert–walk Sossusvlei dunes
* Kalahari–walk with San Bushman
* Okavango Delta–mokoro excursion and bush walks
* Chobe NP–sunset boat cruise on Chobe River
Overnight – 14 nights on safari we stay at designated campsites, in or bordering national parks and towns. Formal campsites have hot and cold showers, laundry facilities & shops. 2 nights “camping wild” without fences in the Okavango. On these nights the crew will erect a bucket shower (with hot water off the fire) and a pit latrine (with seat!).4 nights in Swakopmund, Windhoek Kasane in guest houses and lodges with en suite twin bedrooms. Meals - 20 breakfasts, 17 lunches & 12 dinners will be provided by the crew, prepared at the vehicle &eaten around the campfire or in a boma. For certain meals the group will sample local fare at restaurants (own expense). Transport we use safari trucks with 12 seats for this tour. Potholes, corrugated gravel roads and livestock on the roads can make travel slow. There are some long drives, so sit back and enjoy the scenery! For the transfers into the Okavango Delta, we use open 4WD vehicles with local guides. Limited participation - an essential part of your safari is participation. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning–it’s all part of your adventure. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation, but we do ask for your help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which means early morning starts so we all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently.
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Price information
€3120 excluding flights
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Price includes 16 nights camping, 4 nights in guesthouse (twin rooms en-suite),park entrance fees, camping equipment, transport while on safari, meals as per itinerary, professional guides.
Single supplement EUR 290. Min age 12.
Single supplement EUR 290. Min age 12.
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Jump aboard our Africa overland travel guide and pretty soon you’ll learn just what overlanding entails and whether it's for you.
Our guide will bag you a bargain and help find out whether a budget safari is right for you.
Holiday information
Our top tip:
Pack a headtorch, plenty of warm layers and earplugs. The bush can be surprisingly loud pre-dawn!
Trip type:
Small group camping safari, max 12 people. Min age 12.
Activity level:
Moderate/active.
Accomm:
16 nights campsites with showers, 2 wild camping, 3 guesthouse (ensuite twin room).
Solos:
Solo travellers welcome. Surcharge for single tents/rooms.
Included:
Accomm., camping equipment (except sleeping bags), transport, guides, listed activities
Meals:
All breakfasts, 17 lunches, 12 dinners.
'Free from' food:
We can cater for Vegans, Vegetarians, gluten free and celiac. We will just need to know this ahead of time when the bookings are being made.
LGBT:
With experience of personally guiding tours through a large number of African countries, and having previously led groups including LGBT travellers through those countries, I have not experienced any issues in accommodations or during the trip as a whole to date.
The important thing is to know the local laws and gain an understanding of local points of view before you travel – we can advise you on these and the UK Foreign office FCO also has lots of country-specific information on local laws and customs. If a country is on the conservative side, generally being careful not to openly show affection in public for example is enough to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. All our guides are welcoming of LGBT travellers and will be happy to give advice on the trip when/where needed.
Reviews
16 Reviews of Namibia and Botswana camping safari
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026 by Debbie Noyce
Really wild camping in the Okavango. Fantastic trip, couldn’t fault it but much more of an adventure than a holiday… 5 stars Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Jul 2026 by Hope Farrior
The Daunara village team that took us, led us on a wildlife hike, took us to a special spot for sunset and cared for us for those 2 days was beautiful and delightful. 5 stars. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Jun 2026 by Michael Rose
Trip of a lifetime. Amazing scenery as well as wildlife. Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Oct 2025 by Karen Roach
This is a trip of a lifetime made all the more real by camping. There are memories I will carry with me for the rest of life. It will stand out as one of the most amazing times I've experienced. The whole trip was incredible but the Namibian landscape, particularly Spitzkopf was one of the highlights. Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Jul 2025 by David Mercer
A really enjoyable adventure. I travelled with my adult son and daughter and there was a good mixture of ages (18 to 74), nationalities and personalities that would never have come together otherwise. The scenery and wildlife were amazing but the holiday was also made by our guides and the people we travelled with. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Sep 2025 by Carol Gladwin
It was an amazing experience [...] The variety of the landscapes. Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Oct 2024 by Debbie Winter
The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing wildlife, the boat cruises especially. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Jan 2024 by stephen gapes
After 50 years of international travel this holiday ranks with the best. I definitely recommend it. Definitely the Okavango Delta. Spitzkopf was spectacular to be in. Travelling through Namibia gave a real feel for the rawness of the country. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Jun 2023 by Lisa Wertz
Everything on our NB21 camping safari was amazing. So many incredible experiences, it is hard to pick one. Also all of the people on the trip were so wonderful especially our guides Ali and Sipho. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Nov 2019 by Ruth Law
There was something special nearly every day, but for me the most thrilling experience was lying in the tent at night when we were camping in the Okavango Delta listening to elephants feeding round the campsite. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Dec 2018 by Claire Smart
I travel a lot but this is the most memorable, amazing, life changing experience I have ever had. I honestly cannot find a single fault with the way the operator managed this incredible trip. Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Aug 2018 by Susan Zilberstein
The 'wild camping in the Okovango was wonderful....two days and two nights of solitude, with only the sounds of the hippos in the water nearby, an unidentified grunt or three, and an almost full moon....superb Read full reviewReviewed on 30 Oct 2017 by David Layne
Dune 45 was the highlight. The guides, Adolph an d Victor were terrific, my fellow travellers fun to be with, and we saw a lot of cool “stuff “. Read full reviewReviewed on 30 Oct 2016 by Averill marks
We went on the Cape Town to Victoria Falls Camping trip. Every destination exceeded my expectations. The scenery and wildlife was fantastic. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
Small Group TravelWe specialise in small group safaris, with a maximum of 12 and a minimum of 4 clients per tour. Travelling together means transport and activities are shared between a limited number of travellers, while our experienced guides manage the driving and logistics.
Fuel Use
Our purpose built safari trucks average approximately 25L/100km. With an average of 9.5 clients on board, this equates to approximately 2.6L/100km per passenger. For comparison, a typical 4WD rental using 12L/100km and carrying two people uses around 6L/100km per passenger. Actual fuel use varies according to the vehicle, route, road conditions and passenger numbers.
Waste and Water
We follow a leave no trace approach and collect waste for disposal at appropriate facilities. At our workshop, we recycle used oil and containers, use oil traps and use biodegradable cleaning products wherever practical. Our safari vehicles carry tanks of clean, safe tap water, which clients can use to refill reusable bottles, reducing the need for single use plastic water bottles.
Resources and Wildlife
Where practical, we use gas rather than wood or charcoal for cooking, particularly in remote areas where firewood is limited. We also ask clients to use water thoughtfully, especially in the drier regions we visit. Our guides follow established wildlife viewing practices, including maintaining appropriate distances, avoiding unnecessary disturbance and never feeding wild animals.
Okavango SOS Trees Project, Botswana
For generations, mokoros in the Okavango Delta have been made from sausage trees. As tourism has increased, so has demand for mokoros. To reduce the need for new trees, the host company supports the use of fibreglass mokoros, which are more durable than traditional wooden mokoros. A portion of the tour fee contributes to this project, and guests can also make additional donations. Since the project began, more than 30 traditional mokoros have been replaced with fibreglass versions, while local poler communities continue to benefit from mokoro based activities.
People
Local Crafts and MarketsWhen visiting curio markets, we encourage clients to buy locally made crafts and to consider smaller wooden items rather than large pieces. This supports local artisans while reducing the amount of timber required for larger carvings. When bartering, we encourage clients to do so respectfully and remember that even a small purchase can be meaningful to a local vendor.
Tours for Young People, South Africa
We run educational trips to South Africa’s national parks for young people aged 14 to 18 from Johannesburg, in partnership with the PEN Organisation. Many participants have never visited a protected area or experienced wildlife in the wild. The trips provide an opportunity to learn about nature, conservation and careers in tourism.
National Park Fees
National park entry fees contribute towards the operation and management of protected areas. Depending on the park, these funds can contribute to infrastructure, conservation activities and services for park staff and surrounding communities. Clients can ask their guide about the park fees included in their safari and how they are used.
Locally Owned Accommodation
Where practical, we use locally owned lodges, guesthouses, B&Bs and tented camps. Staying at locally owned properties means that our accommodation spend contributes to businesses operating in the areas we visit, including through local employment and the use of local services and suppliers.
Local Guides and Community Experiences
Our safaris include two professional Sunway guides, and we also use local guides and community experts for specific activities. Their knowledge provides a direct connection to the places we visit, while the activities provide income and employment within local communities.
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