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11-Day Namibia Big 5 Wildlife Safari Tour (Lodging)

Etosha National Park, Botswana

11-Day Namibia Big 5 Wildlife Safari Tour (Lodging)

5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews Offered by Sawoto World Safaris 11-Day

Overview

Our 11-day Namibia Big 5 safari tour mainly focuses on allowing you the opportunity to see the Big 5 animals (elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard and lion), enjoy the game drives and take pictures. The Big 5 are examples of charismatic megafauna, featuring prominently in popular culture, and are among the most famous of Africa's large animals. The term was coined by big-game hunters and refers to the 5 most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

11-Day

Route

Windhoek to Kasane (Kasane)

Via Okonjima NR, Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Etosha NP

Country & park

Botswana / Etosha National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

1 years

Activities

game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip

Accommodation

Okonjima Plains Camp - Luxury lodge inside Okonjima NR (Namibia) – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 9: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 10: All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

11-Day Namibia Big 5 Wildlife Safari Tour (Lodging)
Etosha National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $12,298 USD $6,149 USD

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Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 6 are free.

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Route

Tour route map
country Namibia
Start Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Okonjima NR
Day 3 Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
Day 4-5 Etosha NP
Day 6 Grootfontein (Town)
Day 7-8 Divundu (Town)
country Botswana
Day 9-10 Kasane (Town)
End Kasane (Kasane) (Day 11)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 1 year

The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Okonjima Plains Camp

Day 1-2

Okonjima Plains Camp

Luxury lodge inside Okonjima NR (Namibia) – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Day 3

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Mid-range lodge inside Damaraland (Namibia) – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Etosha Safari Lodge

Day 4-5

Etosha Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge just outside Etosha NP (Namibia) – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Roy's Rest Camp

Day 6

Roy's Rest Camp

Budget lodge less than 1hr drive from Grootfontein (Town, Namibia) – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Shametu River Lodge

Day 7-8

Shametu River Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Zambezi Region (Namibia) – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Kwalape Safari Lodge

Day 9-10

Kwalape Safari Lodge

Mid-range lodge near Kasane (Town, Botswana)

Day 9: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 10: All Meals Included

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Day 11

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Windhoek to okonjima

Day 1

Windhoek to okonjima

You will head to okonjima Reserve. Stretching over 79,000 hectares, this natural wonderland features comfortable accommodation options and magnificent landscapes encompassing grasslands, savannahs, and rugged mountains inhabited by an abundance of diverse wildlife. Included activities: Afternoon game drive to view elephants, giraffes, rhinos, lions, hyenas, zebras, kudus, wildebeests and many other animals. Overnight: Okonjima Plains Camp. Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR (Namibia) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Okonjima Private Nature Reserve (Namibia) Stay: Okonjima Plains Camp Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR (Namibia) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Okonjima Reserve

Day 2

Okonjima Reserve

You will have breakfast and a full day of enjoying the activities at Erindi Game Reserve which protects wildlife. It is a private, fenced reserve located on the Namibian central plateau, populated with semi-open bush savannah and sparse, rugged mountains. Included activities: Guided bush walks for a closer view of the wildlife. Overnight: Okonjima Plains Camp. Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR (Namibia) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Okonjima Private Nature Reserve (Namibia) Stay: Okonjima Plains Camp Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR (Namibia) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Okonjima Reserve to Twyfelfontein

Day 3

Okonjima Reserve to Twyfelfontein

Today you head into one of the most beautiful desert regions in Namibia - Damaraland. It is a rocky site situated in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia. The site contains around 2,000 rock carvings and UNESCO approved it as a World Heritage Site in 2007. Included activities: Nature drive and guided desert elephant tour. Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland (Namibia) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Twyfelfontein (Rock Art, Namibia) Stay: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland (Namibia) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park

Day 4

Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park

You will depart to Etosha National Park and stay for 2 nights. The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. There is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings. Etosha National Park is one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa. The concentration of big game around the waterholes makes game viewing incredibly rewarding. You do not even have to leave your rest camp to see lions, elephants, rhinos, antelopes and zebras quenching their thirst. Included activity: Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge. Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP (Namibia) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Etosha National Park (Namibia) Stay: Etosha Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP (Namibia) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Etosha National Park

Day 5

Etosha National Park

After enjoying breakfast at the lodge, you will have a full day of safari game viewing which allows you plenty of opportunities for good animal sightings and spectacular photographs. Included activity: Full-day game drive. Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge. Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP (Namibia) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Etosha National Park (Namibia) Stay: Etosha Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP (Namibia) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Etosha National Park to Grootfontein

Day 6

Etosha National Park to Grootfontein

Have an early breakfast and then depart to Grootfontein (meaning "Big Fountain"). Grootfontein is famous for being home to the largest meteorite ever discovered on Earth (located roughly 25 kilometres from the town centre). Along the way, you will make a stop at Tsumeb for some shopping and to visit the Bushmen village. Included activities: Visit Mangetti National Park (home to elephant, eland, wildebeest, kudu, sable, steenbok, duiker, Burchell's zebra, common impala, gemsbok, and giraffe). Overnight: Roy's Rest Camp. Budget lodgeless than 1hr drive from Grootfontein (Town, Namibia) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Grootfontein (Town, Namibia) Stay: Roy's Rest Camp Budget lodgeless than 1hr drive from Grootfontein (Town, Namibia) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Grootfontein to Divundu

Day 7

Grootfontein to Divundu

Have an early breakfast and then depart to the Okavango River and visit the Mahango Game Reserve Park where we will see animals and huge baobabs. Today's episode is not too long and we should arrive in the early afternoon. The road leads through Caprivi and the area of the Bwabata National Park. The route is decorated with "beware of elephants" road signs. This is the route of the largest population of elephants migrating from Chobe to Zambezi. Included activity: A visit to the Mahango Game Reserve Park (home to herds of elephant as well as hippo, buffalo, giraffe, antelope, and many other animals). Overnight: Shametu River Lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Zambezi Region (Namibia) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Divundu (Town, Namibia) Stay: Shametu River Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Zambezi Region (Namibia) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 8

Divundu

You will have an early breakfast whereafter you head out on another full day to enjoy safari game viewing, allowing plenty of opportunities for good sightings and taking spectacular photographs. Included activity: Mokoro boat cruise. Overnight: Shametu River Lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Zambezi Region (Namibia) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Divundu (Town, Namibia) Stay: Shametu River Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Zambezi Region (Namibia) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Divundu to Kasane

Day 9

Divundu to Kasane

After breakfast, you will cross the border of Botswana and reach Kasane, the largest town in this region with a slight architectural characteristic of Botswana. The area has the largest concentration of elephants in the world. Elephant migrations take place very close to the city limits. On the access road, be very careful because huge herds like to run across the main road. In Kasane, we will go on a boat trip on the Chobe River. During the cruise, we will observe many wild animals. Included activity: Afternoon boat cruise. Overnight: Kwalape Safari Lodge. Mid-range lodgenear Kasane (Town, Botswana) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Kasane (Town, Botswana) Stay: Kwalape Safari Lodge Mid-range lodgenear Kasane (Town, Botswana) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Kasane

Day 10

Kasane

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park which is renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities. This section of the park is best known for its dense concentration of wildlife, including elephant and hippo populations, but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them - a visit to the Chobe River Front guarantees close encounters with an array of African wildlife. Clients have breakfast and have a full day of safari game viewing. Included activities Morning Boatcruise Overnight: Kwalape Safari Lodge. Mid-range lodgenear Kasane (Town, Botswana) All meals included Drinks not included

Destination: Kasane (Town, Botswana) Stay: Kwalape Safari Lodge Mid-range lodgenear Kasane (Town, Botswana) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Kasane to Kasane Airport

Day 11

Kasane to Kasane Airport

Clients have breakfast and fly back to their hometown. (Kasane Airport). Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Kasane Airport (Kasane, Botswana) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks

Getting There

This tour starts in Windhoek, Namibia and ends in Kasane, Botswana
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH - Check price) near Windhoek
Fly back from Kasane Airport (BBK - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Sawoto World Safaris
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Sawoto World Safaris

5.0 operator rating 7 reviews

At Safari World Tours, we specialize in catering to diverse travel preferences by offering a wide range of budget tours, lodging tours, luxury honeymoon tours, and self-drive tours across enchanting destinations. Namibia, Botswana, and Victoria Falls are our primary focus.

Office In

Namibia

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)

Tour Types

Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
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Exceptional tour operator who aimed to satisfy

We had a tailor made tour and they dealt with all my questions to arrange it for us. From the moment we met our guide at the Botswana/Namibia they could not gave been more helpful. August our guide was excellent.

Eric · Spain

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Great tour company and amazing value for money

Booked a 6 day tour from Windhoek to Etosha National park (2n), Swakopmund (1n) and Sossusvlei (2n), all accommodation camping included, food, transport, guide. It was simply amazing and great value for money. Our guide/driver Martin was like family to us. Took good care of us at all time. The tour company was great too and very accommodating, friendly and good communication throughout the process. Definately recommend the tour company and tour itself.

Photo by Lorraine Wong
Photo by Lorraine Wong
Photo by Lorraine Wong
Photo by Lorraine Wong

Lorraine Wong · United Kingdom

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An excellent overview of Namibia in a short period of time!

The 6-Day Etosha, Swakopmund & Sossusvlei tour exceeded my every expectation. My guide, Henzel, was highly professional, engaging, and had a great sense of humor. He made my solo tour not only informative but fun as well. The tour provided the highlights of Namibia within a short time span without feeling rushed. I appreciated the mix of history, nature, and adventure that the itinerary provided. The amount of wildlife seen in Etosha National Park was incredible. I was able to see lions, rhinos, zebras, elephants, a honey badger, and so, so many more. The campgrounds used for lodging, while not luxurious, provided running hot water for showers and good food at the camp restaurants, which was glorious after an adventure-filled day. I do recommend wearing layers as it's cold at night in the winter months as well as bringing a power bank/portable battery charger for convenient charging of electronics. I appreciate Henzel and everyone else at Safari World Tours who made my time in Namibia a once in a lifetime experience!

Photo by Katie
Photo by Katie
Photo by Katie
Photo by Katie

Katie · United States

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"Must have" tour for a Namibia smooth visit!

We did the "7 Days Wildlife Etosha and Sossusvlei Namibian Safari (Accommodated)" with Safari World Tours in December 2023 and it was the best choice for our family! We are experienced travelers (49 countries visited) and found that to travel to Namibia with a small child (4 years old) a tour would the the best option, which now we can recommend 100%. First we asked for the budget and itinerary, then we booked the tour and exchanged a lot of information and Safari World Tours was always very fast to answer and provided all the details we needed. Very professional and trustworthy, their representatives made us feel even before leaving that the trip was well organized. They had a child seat for our daughter to use in the car and were always on time for all the appointments. Our guide Henzel was amazing, the perfect balance between being professional, funny, enthusiastic, informative, knowladgeable and trustworthy. He took care of us the whole trip, drove safely, knew all the local details, assumed the arrangements and left us with the easy task of just enjoying ourselves and this beautiful country. We thought 7 days would feel rushed, but it really didn't. We visited all the places we wanted and still had time to relax by the pool, beach or restaurants. Did some great extra activities as well. All the accommodation booked was high standard and the food was delicious. Couldn't recommend this company more and their responsibility for the success of our Namibia trip! Ask for Henzel, go with your family and you won't regret it ;)

Mariana D · Portugal

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 6 are free.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Okonjima Plains Camp - Luxury lodge inside Okonjima NR (Namibia) – Breakfast & Dinner Included. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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This tour is offered by Sawoto World Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Sawoto World Safaris.

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