The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) is one of Africa’s most remarkable examples of countries working together for conservation, tourism and community development. Covering approximately 520,000 square kilometres, KAZA brings together Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe in one shared conservation landscape.
The area stretches across the Okavango and Zambezi river basins, creating a powerful vision: wildlife and ecosystems do not recognize international borders, so conservation must work across borders too.
The importance of this union goes far beyond protecting animals. By cooperating, the five countries can coordinate conservation policies, wildlife management, anti-poaching programmes, research, tourism development and community initiatives. KAZA contains numerous national parks, forest reserves, conservancies, sanctuaries and wildlife-management areas. It supports extraordinary biodiversity, including large elephant populations, African wild dogs, hundreds of bird species and diverse plant life.
Tourism is one of the greatest opportunities within KAZA. Visitors can experience several countries, cultures, landscapes and wildlife destinations within one interconnected region. Tourism creates employment and business opportunities for guides, accommodation providers, restaurants, transport operators, craft producers and local communities. When responsibly managed, tourism can generate income that supports conservation while helping communities benefit from living alongside wildlife.
Mosi Oa Tunya (Victoria falls, Zimbabwe)
The tourism attractions across KAZA are exceptional. In Namibia, visitors can explore Bwabwata National Park, Mudumu National Park, Nkasa Rupara National Park, the Zambezi Region, community conservancies, the Kwando River and the Zambezi River. Botswana offers the spectacular Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve and the Chobe River.
Zambia provides Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, Lower Zambezi, Kafue, Sioma Ngwezi and outstanding river and wildlife experiences. Zimbabwe offers Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools, Lake Kariba and the Zambezi Valley. Angola contributes vast and emerging wilderness areas, particularly in the Cuando Cubango region, with significant potential for wildlife, cultural and adventure tourism.
KAZA conservation efforts address major challenges including elephant management, habitat protection, human-wildlife conflict, illegal wildlife trade, anti-poaching and biodiversity protection. Conservation also involves communities because millions of people live within or around the wider KAZA landscape. Sustainable development therefore requires conservation to be linked with education, livelihoods, agriculture and responsible tourism.
The spirit of KAZA can be captured beautifully in a simple travel poem:
“Waking up in Namibia,
Breakfast in Botswana,
Lunch in Zimbabwe,
And Dinner in Zambia.”
For travellers, KAZA offers adventure, photography, wildlife viewing, cultural encounters, river cruises, walking safaris, fishing, birdwatching and unforgettable scenery. Every journey can contribute to a larger story of shared responsibility and African unity.
These words imagine a journey where international borders become connections rather than barriers. They celebrate the remarkable possibility of experiencing Southern Africa as one interconnected destination, where wildlife, cultures, rivers and communities are united.
KAZA is ultimately more than a tourism destination. It is a partnership between five nations committed to protecting one of Africa’s greatest natural treasures while creating opportunities for present and future generations. Its message is powerful: when countries conserve together, communities benefit together, and tourism can become a bridge for cooperation, prosperity, peace and sustainable development.
11-DAY NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA & ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE ADVENTURE
Windhoek – Namib Desert – Swakopmund – Maun – Okavango Delta – Kasane – Chobe – Livingstone – Victoria Falls
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia& Zimbabwe
Starting Point: Windhoek, Namibia
Ending Point: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Main Highlights: Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Zambezi River and Victoria Falls
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA
Arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport and meet your professional guide and driver. Transfer to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city, approximately 45 minutes from the airport.
After check-in, enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring Windhoek. Depending on arrival time, visit landmarks such as the Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum, Tintenpalast and Namibia Craft Centre.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Namibian cuisine and receive a briefing about the exciting journey ahead.
Overnight: Windhoek
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 – WINDHOEK TO THE NAMIB DESERT
After breakfast, depart Windhoek and travel south-west towards the spectacular Namib Desert. The journey takes you through changing landscapes, including mountain ranges, gravel plains and vast desert scenery.
Arrive at your desert lodge or camp and settle in. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature drive or sunset excursion, watching the colors of the desert change as the sun disappears over the horizon.
Overnight: Namib Desert
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 3 – NAMIB DESERT TO SWAKOPMUND
Rise early for an optional desert experience before breakfast. Continue towards the Atlantic coast, travelling through some of Namibia’s most dramatic landscapes.
Arrive in Swakopmund, a charming coastal town famous for its German colonial architecture, ocean atmosphere and adventure activities.
Spend the afternoon exploring the town, visiting the waterfront, lighthouse, museums, craft shops and local markets.
Overnight: Swakopmund
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4 – SWAKOPMUND ADVENTURE DAY
Enjoy a relax morning and afternoon join our afternoon excursion to discover the place of myth and historical value in the name of Sandwich Harbour.
- Sandwich Harbour excursion
Optional activities include:
- Quad biking
- Sandboarding
- Scenic flights
- Dolphin and seal cruises
- Fishing
- Living Desert experience
- Township and cultural tours
The Living Desert experience is particularly special, offering an opportunity to discover how small creatures survive in the apparently barren Namib Desert.
Overnight: Swakopmund
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5 – SWAKOPMUND TO WINDHOEK – MAUN, BOTSWANA
After breakfast, transfer to Windhoek and Windhoek International Airport for your flight to Maun, Botswana, the gateway to the Okavango Delta.
Upon arrival, meet your Botswana representative and transfer to your lodge. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed afternoon overlooking the waterways or participate in a short Mokoro or boat excursion.
Overnight: Maun
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 6 – OKAVANGO DELTA EXPERIENCE
After an early breakfast, depart for your Okavango Delta adventure to explore the extraordinary wetland ecosystem by Mokoro, boat and/or guided walking safari, depending on seasonal water levels and lodge arrangements.
The Okavango Delta is famous for its waterways, wildlife and birdlife. Look out for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, antelope, giraffes and numerous bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch or lodge lunch before continuing your exploration.
Return to Maun in the afternoon or evening.
Overnight: Maun
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Note: This programme gives Maun/Okavango an additional night. If the flight schedule requires only one night in Maun, the Delta excursion can be operated as a full-day excursion on Day 6 before the onward flight to Kasane.
DAY 7 – MAUN TO KASANE
Early Breakfast and transfer to Maun Airport for your Fly from Maun to Kasane, located near the borders of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Transfer and check-in at your lodge. After lunch, enjoy a Chobe River boat cruise. This provides a completely different perspective of the wildlife, particularly elephants, hippos, crocodiles and water birds along the riverbanks.
Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Kasane
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 8 – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK: GAME DRIVE &TRANSFER TO LIVINGSTONNE
Enjoy an early breakfast before embarking on a full-day Chobe wildlife experience.
Start with a morning game drive through Chobe National Park. The park is renowned for its large elephant population and offers opportunities to see buffalo, lions, giraffes, zebras, antelope and numerous bird species.
After breakfast, depart Kasane and cross the border into Zambia via the Kazungula area.
Complete immigration and border formalities before continuing to Livingstone.
After check-in, enjoy a relaxed afternoon
Overnight: Livingstone
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9 –LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
breakfast, visit the magnificent Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the viewpoints and rainforest trails while experiencing the power of the Zambezi River as it plunges into the gorge. Depending on the season, visitors may experience spectacular spray and rainbows surrounding the falls.
Later, return to Livingstone for an afternoon at leisure.
Optional activities include:
- Zambezi sunset cruise
- Helicopter or microlight flight
- Livingstone Island excursion
Overnight: Livingstone
Meals: Breakfast
You may visit a local craft market or take an optional sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
DAY 10 – VICTORIA FALLS & LIVINGSTONE EXPERIENCE
breakfast, the morning will be spending at leisure till time for our transfer to Zimbabwe, Transfer and visit of the Vulture Centre and walk around the city or afternoon at leisure.
Optional activities include:
- Sunset cruise
- Helicopter or microlight flight
- Cultural village visit
- Adventure activities around Victoria Falls
Overnight: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11 – DEPARTURE FROM LIVINGSTONE
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and prepare for your departure. Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport for your flight home, bringing your remarkable four-country Southern African journey to an end.
Your journey may be remembered through the spirit of the KAZA travel poem:
“Waking up in Namibia,
Breakfast in Botswana,
Lunch in Zimbabwe,
And Dinner in Zambia.”
This journey demonstrates how Southern Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, rivers, cultures and communities connect across international borders.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Ends
