Southern Africa Birding Odyssey

Discover Southern Africa’s remarkable bird life on a guided journey through Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls. Explore diverse habitats from the Namib Desert to the Okavango Delta and Chobe ecosystems, encountering exceptional birds, wildlife, dramatic landscapes and local cultures.

Designed for nature lovers, photographers, and beginner to intermediate birders, the journey combines expert guiding with comfortable mid-range and comfort-plus lodges.

Best Travel Period: May–September

Group Size: Minimum 4 – Maximum 12 Guests

Flexible Participation: Minimum 6 days.

Safari Route Overview

Day 1 – Windhoek
Accommodation: Arebbusch Travel Lodge or similar

Day 2–3 – Kalahari Desert
Accommodation: Kalahari Anib Lodge or similar

Day 4–5 – Fish River Canyon
Accommodation: Canyon Lodge or similar

Day 6 – Lüderitz
Accommodation: Lüderitz Nest Hotel

Day 7–8 – Sesriem / Namib Desert
Accommodation: Desert Quiver Camp or Sossusvlei Lodge

Day 9–10 – Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
Accommodation: The Delight Swakopmund or similar

Day 11 – Spitzkoppe / Erongo Mountains
Accommodation: Ai-Aiba – The Rock Painting Lodge

Day 12 – Okonjima Nature Reserve
Accommodation: Okonjima Plains Camp

Day 13–14 – Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge or similar

Day 15 – Onguma Nature Reserve
Accommodation: Onguma Bush Camp

Day 16 – Rundu / Kavango River
Accommodation: Hakusembe River Lodge

Day 17–18 – Divundu / Bwabwata Region
Accommodation: Shametu River Lodge

Day 19–20 – Gumare / Okavango Delta, Botswana
Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar

Day 21–22 – Kasane / Chobe Region & Victoria Falls Excursion
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge

Day 23 – Departure from Kasane or Victoria Falls