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Zambezi Waterways Escape

Lush, green and full of birdlife: boat safaris on the Chobe and Kwando rivers among hippo and elephant.

Zambezi Region 5 days, 4 nights From N$ 12,900 per person
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Overview

Namibia's far north-east is a world away from the desert. Wide rivers, papyrus channels and floodplains attract huge elephant herds, hippo, crocodile and more than 400 bird species.

Stay at riverside lodges and explore by boat and on foot.

Day by day

  1. 1

    Day 1: Arrive Katima Mulilo

    Transfer to a riverside lodge on the Zambezi for a sunset cruise.

  2. 2

    Day 2: Chobe River

    Boat safari along the Chobe floodplains.

  3. 3

    Day 3: Bwabwata National Park

    Game drive through the Mudumu and Bwabwata parks.

  4. 4

    Day 4: Kwando River

    Mokoro excursion and a guided bush walk.

  5. 5

    Day 5: Departure

    Morning bird walk and transfer to the airstrip.

What's included

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Park and conservancy entrance fees
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
  • 4 nights riverside lodge
  • All meals
  • Two boat safaris

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Domestic flight to Katima Mulilo

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