Tembo SafariSouthern Africa Explorer
A 16-day overland journey through four countries
Overview
A road safari from Windhoek through the dunes, the Atlantic coast, Spitzkoppe, Damaraland and Etosha, continuing across the Caprivi Strip to Livingstone, Kasane and Maun before returning to Namibia.
- Sossusvlei dunes and Deadvlei
- The coast at Swakopmund
- Spitzkoppe and Damaraland geology
- Two safari nights in the Etosha area
- The Caprivi Strip and the Kavango River
- Victoria Falls from Livingstone, with access to the Zimbabwean side
- A Chobe River elephant cruise at Kasane
- Maun and the Okavango Delta
Route
Numbered in order of overnight stops. Roads are indicative.
Day by day
About 3,870 km of driving in total
The route at a glance. Each day is written out in full on the itinerary page: where you sleep, how far you drive and what to expect from morning to evening.
- Day 1Arrival in WindhoekWindhoek, 1 night
- Day 2Windhoek to SossusvleiSossusvlei, 1 night
- Days 3–4Sossusvlei to SwakopmundSwakopmund, 2 nights
- Day 5Swakopmund to SpitzkoppeSpitzkoppe, 1 night
- Day 6Spitzkoppe to DamaralandDamaraland, 1 night
- Days 7–8Damaraland to EtoshaEtosha area, 2 nights
- Day 9Etosha to DivunduDivundu, Caprivi, 1 night
- Day 10Divundu to LivingstoneLivingstone, Zambia, 1 night
- Day 11Livingstone to KasaneKasane, Botswana, 1 night
- Days 12–13Kasane to MaunMaun, Botswana, 2 nights
- Day 14Maun to Ekori LodgeEkori Lodge, Mamuno, 1 night
- Day 15Ekori Lodge to WindhoekWindhoek, 1 night
- Day 16Airport transfer and departureJourney ends
What’s included
Included
- Safari planning, with the route tailored to your interests and travel preferences
- A professional guide accompanying you throughout your safari
- A private safari vehicle suited to your chosen route
- Transport between destinations, including vehicle hire and fuel
- Accommodation for the number of nights specified in your itinerary
- Guided sightseeing, game drives and activities listed as included
- Meals and refreshments where specified in your itinerary
- Park and attraction entrance fees where specified as included
- Arrival and departure transfers where included in your travel plan
- Coordination of accommodation and included activity bookings
- Required vehicle permits and documentation for cross-border itineraries
- Assistance from our team before and throughout your trip
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless specified as included
- Visa fees, passport costs and other personal travel documents
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- Meals and drinks not listed as included
- Optional activities and excursions
- Park and attraction fees not listed as included
- Laundry, souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
These are general guidelines for our safaris. Your detailed trip PDF and quotation will confirm the accommodation, transport, meals, activities, transfers and entrance fees included in your particular journey.
Good to know
- Crosses into Zambia between Divundu and Livingstone, into Botswana over the Kazungula bridge, and back into Namibia at the Mamuno border. We handle the vehicle paperwork and permits; visa fees are not included.
- The longest driving days are Etosha to Divundu (about 620 km) and Kasane to Maun (about 620 km).
- Distances and driving times are approximate and may vary with road and border conditions.
Tembo
Swahili for elephant
The word safari comes from Swahili and means “journey.” Inspired by this connection, we named our itineraries after animals in Swahili. Each animal reflects the character of a different journey, from Namibia’s desert and coast to adventures across Southern Africa.
Tembo means elephant in Swahili. Known for travelling great distances, the elephant inspired this extended journey across Southern Africa, connecting diverse landscapes, wildlife and cultures.
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Plan the Tembo Safari
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