15-day Zambia & Namibia camping group safari
€2.420,00
This is a starting price
- incl. overnight stays as described in the itinerary
- use of camping equipment (excluding sleeping bag and pillow)
- Entrance fees for the aforementioned National Parks and excursions
- transport during the trip in a safari minibus or safari overland truck
- meals as described
- guidance from 2 professional English-speaking guides
- Digital information booklet
Travel code AOL 401
Description
In short
One adventurous Okay Spectacular safari along the Highlights Van Southern Africa.
During the safari trip a visit will be made to Victoria Falls, the Caprivi Strip with game drives and boat cruises, game drives in Etosha National Park, Bushman rotoschilderingen in Brandberg, and sandboarding and sea kayaking Swakopmund and walking over the spectacular Rode Dunes of the Sossusvlei.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people
Programme
Day 1: Livingstone
Around 2:00 PM, the group will gather to meet fellow travellers and the guides. The rest of the afternoon will be spent exploring Victoria Falls and engaging in activities such as bungee jumping and white water rafting.
Overnight stay at the campsite in Livingstone. (camping)
- Activities including: none
- Optional activities: bungee jumping, white water rafting
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: none
Day 2: Livingstone
Full day for activities and a visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Zambia) to see the falls. Rest of the day at leisure for activities.
Overnight stay at a campsite in Livingstone (campsite)
- Activities include: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park entrance fee
- Optional activities: bungee jumping, white water rafting
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: breakfast (lunch and dinner are at your own expense)
Day 3: Livingstone - Caprivi Strip
After breakfast, depart Livingstone and Zambia and drive via the Kazungula Bridge/Ngoma Bridge border crossing to Namibia and the Caprivi Strip. The Caprivi Strip is a narrow strip of land that forms the border between Angola, Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia. In the Caprivi Strip, there are many small rivers that provide food and water for many animals and bird species. In the afternoon, a boat cruise will be taken on the Kavango River.
Overnight stay at a campsite in the Caprivi Strip. (campsite)
- Activities include: park entrance fee, game drive
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant, bar
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 350 km, approx. 5 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch
Day 4: Caprivi Strip
Full day in the Caprivi Strip with a game drive and boat trip on the Kwando River.
Overnight stay at a campsite in the Caprivi Strip. (campsite)
- Activities include: park entrance fee, game drive and boat cruise on the Kavango River
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant, bar
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Distance: 200 km, approx. 3 hours driving excluding stops for sightseeing
Day 5: Caprivi Strip - Rundu
The morning is at your leisure in the camp with time to enjoy the beautiful nature and rich birdlife. Afterwards, depart heading west, travelling along the Kavango River. En route, you will pass through a landscape of small villages with huts made of reeds and dried grass.
Overnight stay at a campsite by the river in Rundu. (campsite)
- Activities including: none
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant, bar
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 250 km, approx. 3 ½ driving time excluding stops for sightseeing en route and lunch
- For more information, see: nkwazilodge.com
Day 6: Rundu - Etosha National Park
After breakfast, depart from Rundu and drive to the world-famous Etosha National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a first game drive through Etosha National Park en route to the camp. Spend the rest of the afternoon at the camp with its floodlit waterhole.
Overnight stay at the campsite in Etosha National Park. (campsite)
- Activities include: Etosha National Park entrance fee, 1 x approx. 3-hour game drive
- Optional activities: evening/night game drive in Etosha National Park in an open safari vehicle from NWR parksboard
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, shop and restaurant
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 590 km, approx. 7½ hours' driving excluding stops for sightseeing en route and lunch
Day 7: Etosha National Park
Today a morning and afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park and time to enjoy the surroundings.
Overnight stay at the campsite in Etosha. (camping)
- Activities include: entrance fee Etosha National Park, 2 x approx. 3-hour game drives in the morning and afternoon
- Optional activities: evening/night game drive in Etosha National Park in an open safari vehicle from NWR parksboard
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, shop and restaurant
Day 8: Etosha National Park - Ugab Wilderness
Today, depart from Etosha National Park with a final game drive en route to the gate. The next stop is Brandberg, where camping will take place in a dry riverbed. This area is the habitat of the illustrious desert elephant. In the afternoon, a walk with a local guide through the area around Brandberg, which is scattered with magnificent Bushman rock paintings, including the famous “White Lady”.
Overnight stay at a campsite near Brandberg. (campsite)
- Activities include: guided hike in the Brandberg area to visit San Art rock paintings
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bath/shower facilities, hot showers, bar, swimming pool
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 600 km, approx. 7½ hours driving, excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch en route
Day 9: Ugab Wilderness - Spitzkoppe
Today we drive through a magnificent, mountainous desert landscape to Spitzberg. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure for a walk in the surroundings, to enjoy the beautiful views and to search for Bushmen rock art.
Overnight stay at a campsite near Spitzberg
- Activities include: Spitzkoppe entrance fee, guided hike in the surrounding area
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, basic shower/toilet facilities
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 145 km, approx. 2½ hours driving excluding stops for sightseeing
Day 10: Spitzkoppe - Swakopmund
Depart from Spitzberg and drive to the Atlantic coast.
Overnight stay in a simple guesthouse in Swakopmund. (guesthouse)
- Activities include: Cape Cross Seal Colony entrance fee
- Optional activities: sandboarding, sea kayaking, skydiving, quad biking, desert excursion
- Meals included: breakfast and lunch
- Overnight stay: Dunedin Star guesthouse, double room with ensuite shower/toilet facilities, restaurant, WIFI in the main building
- Distance: 350 km, approx. 3½ hours driving excluding stops for sightseeing
- For more information, see: dunedinstar.com
Day 11: Swakopmund
Full day at leisure in and around Swakopmund.
Overnight stay in a simple guesthouse in Swakopmund. (guesthouse)
- Optional activities: sandboarding, skydiving, sea kayaking, scenic flights and much more
- Overnight stay: Dunedin Star guesthouse, double room with en-suite shower/toilet facilities, restaurant, WIFI
- Meals included: breakfast
Day 12: Swakopmund - Namib Desert (Sossusvlei)
Depart from Swakopmund and drive via Walvis Bay to the red dunes of Sossusvlei. In the afternoon, take a walk to the red dunes of Sossusvlei to watch the sunset.
Overnight stay at the Sesriem campsite, just outside the park. (campsite)
- Activities include: Naukluft National Park entrance fee, guided hike to Sossusvlei (approx. 3.5 km)
- Optional activities: for those who do not wish to or are unable to complete the 3.5 km walk, transport in a 4WD vehicle can be booked for N$ 85,- one way.
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers and shop
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 370 km, approx. 5 hours' drive, excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch en route
Day 13: Namib Desert
Full day in the desert with a visit to Sesriem Canyon.
Overnight stay at the Sesriem campsite, just outside the park. (campsite)
- Activities include: Sesriem Canyon entrance fee
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers and shop
Day 14: Namib Desert - Windhoek
Depart from the Namib Desert and drive to Windhoek. Arrive late afternoon.
Overnight stay at Terra Africa or Capbon guesthouse in Windhoek. (guesthouse)
- Overnight stay: Terra Africa or Cap Bon guesthouse, double room with bathroom, restaurant, bar and swimming pool
- Optional activity: dinner with the group in Windhoek
- Meals included: breakfast and lunch
- Distance: 350 km, approx. 5 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch
- For more information, see: hansenhotels.com
Day 15: Windhoek
The safari ends after breakfast. If the flight departs in the evening, there is still time to visit the city of Windhoek at your own leisure.
End of arrangement.
- Meals included: breakfast
Reisom
15-DAY ZAMBIA AND NAMIBIA CAMPING GROUP SAFARI:
- €. 2420,- per person (valid from 01-01-2026 to 31-12-2026)
This price is based on two travellers. For solo travellers; Accommodation during the safari on a shared basis (at no extra cost) or a supplement of €200 p.p. (2026) for a single tent/room during the trip.
Optional extras:
- Extra overnight stay in Livingstone (Waterfront Adventure Village room) at the start of the trip: €86 (2026) per person per night in a double room based on two people per room, including breakfast.
- Single room supplement €41.00 (2026) per person per night including breakfast.
- Extra overnight stay in Windhoek at the end of the trip (Terra Africa or Capbon Guesthouse double room): €59 per person (2025) and €65 (2026) per night in a double room based on two people per room, including breakfast.
- Single room supplement €29 (2026) per person per night including breakfast. Arrival and/or departure transfer can be booked optionally for €30 per person.
Prices for departures after 31-12-2026 are not yet available. If you are interested, please send us a message. Contact form.
Flight
The stated travel sum excludes international flights. However, we can offer you flights from all airlines connected to IATA BSP.
Upon request, we can provide you with a price quotation for various airlines. Flight price indication for this trip: KLM EUR 850 per person including airport tax for the Amsterdam – Johannesburg – Amsterdam route. Price indication for the flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone with Airlink for approx. EUR 245 per person and flight Windhoek – Johannesburg with Airlink EUR 185 per person.
Extension of the journey
If you prefer a longer or shorter stay in Africa, that is possible. A “tailor-made” trip to your personal wishes is also an option, of course. If you share your wishes with us, we will be happy to prepare a great quote for you.
Hop on Hop off
This 15-day trip is part of the 21-day Zambia, Namibia, Botswana camping group tour (the AOL 419).
Since not everyone has such a long holiday, the trip can be made in two stages, a 15-day or a 21-day trip.
When you opt for this shorter version, the trip ends after breakfast on day 15 in Windhoek, and the rest of the group continues on to Livingstone.
Good2Go The tour operator is committed to sustainable and responsible travel. This is reflected in their “low impact” style of travel where all that is taken is photographs and all that is left behind are footprints.
The travel company is 100%, owned by a South African, and aims to make a real difference to the lives of the people in the countries it visits. During this trip, the following causes are supported; Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge is owned by a Zimbabwean owner through 100%.
To save water, 99% of the water used at the lodge is filtered and reused.
They also support the Kwame School and offer a six-month hospitality training course to students graduating in this field, to give them a good start in life after they finish their studies. Nkwazi Lodge, located at 100%, is owned by a Namibian and the staff are local residents.
The owner of the lodge has set up a small school and offers 40 to 50 children 3 meals a day and education in preparation for the first year of primary school.
They also offer financial support to 40-50 primary and secondary school pupils and a number of university students. The guided tours of the local village provide financial support to local residents.
The lodge also uses 25% of its electricity from solar power, and 50% of the vegetables required by the lodge are grown on site. The Terra Africa guesthouse in Windhoek is 100% Namibian-owned and all the staff are local residents.
Glass and plastic are separated on-site for recycling and any cleaning agents used are biodegradable.
Departure dates 2026:
January: 18
February: 15*
March: 29
April 12
May: 10
June 07, 28
July: 12, 26
Augustus 09, 16*, 23
September 06, 20
October 04, 18*
November 01*, 15, 29*
Vet Printed data= departure guaranteed regardless of the number of participants, no minimum number of participants.
*On this date, the tour will be conducted with a German-speaking tour guide. The vast majority of travellers will naturally be German-speaking.
Incl./excl. with this trip
Travel information
Number of participants:
Our camping safaris are conducted in small groups to offer the best and most flexible itinerary possible. Small groups mean more time for the traveller, less waiting time and a cosy, personal atmosphere during the trip.
The average age on this tour is 38-45, but ages range from 20 to 60+ years. The minimum age for children is 12 years when accompanied by at least one adult. There is no upper age limit, but travellers aged 65+ are required to provide a medical “fitness to travel” certificate, available from your GP.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people/maximum 12 participants.
Language
Because the participants on the above tour come from different countries, English will be spoken by the guide during the tour (with the exception of departure dates marked with an * during which German will be spoken primarily). The tour will be accompanied by 2 certified guides for optimal knowledge, information and individual attention.
Visa
If you hold Dutch nationality, as of April 2025 you will require a visa for travel to Namibia, in addition to a passport that remains valid for at least 6 months after your return from the trip.
If you are entering Namibia via Windhoek Airport, you can apply for a “visa on arrival” at a special counter (allow for longer waiting times) or apply for an e-visa no more than 90 days before departure via the following link https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/.
There must also be enough blank pages side-by-side in the passport for the required stamps (at least 3). If you hold a nationality other than Dutch, you will need to obtain information from the Namibian Consulate yourself.
AfrikaOnline does not arrange visas. For information, please visit the website of, for example, the visa service www.visumdienst.nl. Should someone not possess a valid visa, passport and/or travel documents during their trip, any consequences will be for their own account.
If you are travelling with children under 18 years of age, you must be in possession of a copy of the International Birth Certificate.
If you are travelling as a single parent or alone with your minor child, you must also be in possession of a consent form from the other parent.
Please inquire with Afrika Online for comprehensive information on this matter. (subject to change)
Highlights of the trip:
Livingstone - Victoria Falls, Caprivi Strip – game drives and boat cruise, Etosha National Park – game drives, Brandberg – San Bushman rock paintings and walks, Swakopmund, sea kayaking and sandboarding, Namib Desert – Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon – walks and nature.
Naturally, during the trip, an effort will be made to visit villages and make contact with the local inhabitants.
Transport
Transport during the trip is by a special 10/12-seater overland safari truck or a safari minibus (Toyota Hiace). Comfortable travel and excellent for game drives.
Large sliding windows so everyone has a good view. Roof rack and trailer for luggage and camping equipment
Travel – Cancellation Insurance
Taking out travel insurance is compulsory.
It is recommended to take out cancellation insurance.
If the insurance policies are not taken out via AfrikaOnline, we kindly request you to provide the name of the insurer and the policy numbers for both insurances to AfrikaOnline by email as soon as possible and well before your departure.
Participation
From 12 years old, no maximum age. However, at least 1 adult must travel for every child under 18. During the trip, there will be walks that require a certain level of stamina.
The walks are graded as easy to moderate and are always optional. For all camping trips, participation is requested in setting up the camp, preparing meals, and of course, helping with the washing up.
Teamspirit is part of the fun of travelling in a group.
Overnight stays
Camping: 11 nights at campsites in National Parks or towns. Campsites in Namibia are generally excellent, with good facilities such as hot and cold showers, a restaurant, washing machines, post office/telephone booths, and a souvenir shop.
Some campsites have a swimming pool. Sometimes a campsite can also be beautifully situated, but the disadvantage is that there are fewer facilities. The camping equipment;
Spacious and comfortable igloo tent measuring 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 metres, which are easy to set up/take down. The tents have “built-in” mosquito nets. Furthermore, there are mattresses approximately 5 cm thick and comfortable camping chairs with backrests.
Guesthouse 2 nights in a nice guesthouse (Dunedin Star or equivalent) in Swakopmund in a double room with a bathroom. 1 night in a nice guesthouse (Terra Africa or equivalent in Windhoek) in a double room with a bathroom.
Your cooperation will be required during the trip for setting up and taking down the tents and camp.
Meals:
During the journey, good and healthy meals are prepared using mostly local produce.
To give you an idea of what the meals will be like: breakfast will consist of cornflakes with milk, toast with jam, and a regular English breakfast with eggs and bacon, fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
Lunch will mostly consist of cheese, cold cuts, salads and bread (picnic style). Dinner will be the most elaborate with regular BBQs, stir-fries and the typically South African Potjiekos (an all-in-one pot dish, delicious!!!!) prepared over the campfire.
If there are special dietary requirements (due to vegetarian preference and/or allergies), please state them when booking the trip so that they can be taken into account in advance.
During dinner, coffee and tea are also served. Other drinks are not included and must be purchased separately. During this trip, 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 9 dinners are included in the travel sum.
During the trip, cooperation is requested with setting and clearing tables and washing up.
Medical conditions:
Anyone in good health may participate in this trip.
Luggage
Travel bag (due to limited space in the car, we recommend packing your luggage in a travel bag or backpack) with a maximum of 12 kg per person. In addition, a small separate rucksack or a handy bag for personal items.
Please bring your own (warm) sleeping bag and a small pillow (sleeping bags can be hired for approx. US$ 1 per day; please specify this when booking if required)
Reservations
The agent reserves the right to amend a programme if the agent deems it necessary due to certain conditions, force majeure or unforeseen circumstances.
Should the vehicle break down, the agent will not be responsible for alternative accommodation other than camping, and there will be no compensation for flights or similar.
The agent requests a liability waiver form to be signed before departure of the trip. Failure to sign this form may result in the passenger being refused travel.
AfrikaOnline – Tel: 070 401 4092
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