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Southern Africa Odyssey

Discover the Waterways & Wildlife of Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe

In search of an unconventional safari? This one delivers! Featuring a diverse mix of activities in widely varied settings, it’s the perfect introduction to the contrasting collage of habitats, landscapes and wildlife Southern Africa offers—or a fresh take for the seasoned safari-goer looking for something different. The centerpiece of our trip—a small-ship safari on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba—harks back to a storied era of exploring the continent's major rivers and lakes. We travel in decidedly more luxury, though, aboard an elegant vessel built for exploring African waterways. See Victoria Falls, stay on Namibia's Caprivi Strip, and ply Botswana’s Chobe River by private boat, looking for scores of elephants on the banks. On land, we get you off the standard safari circuit in Hwange National Park, with 4x4 drives and bush walks that delve deep into this vast expanse of savanna and sandveld renowned for big game.

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Diverse Adventures in Four National Parks

Explore by small ship, private boat, 4x4 safari truck and on foot, on a varied itinerary spanning three countries and four national parks—including Victoria Falls

Safari Cruise: A Fresh Exploratory Approach

On a private voyage aboard a small luxury ship for just 14 guests, cruise among the islands, inlets and inland wildlife realms of Zimbabwe's vast Lake Kariba

Superb Wildlife Viewing in Private Settings

See scores of elephants along Botswana's Chobe River by private boat, and discover Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s wildlife crown jewel, from our secluded camp

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Whether you’ve been on multiple safaris or this is your first, you won’t find another itinerary offering this much variety in a safari destination that features exceptional wildlife but very few crowds. Check our the distinctive features of this wide-ranging adventure:

  1. Explore One of the World’s Largest Lakes Aboard a Deluxe Riverboat
    The centerpiece of this exclusive safari is a private 3-night exploration on Lake Kariba, the world's largest manmade lake. Aboard the Zimbabwean Dream, an elegant new riverboat built for African waters, we have access to a vast expanse far off the conventional safari circuit—including Matusadona National Park bordering the lake. With eight cabin suites, the ship accommodates a maximum of just 14 guests.

  2. Bookend Your Time on the Water with Top Wildlife Viewing Locations
    Before and after our voyage on Lake Kariba, enjoy land safaris in two outstanding wildlife sanctuaries. Discover Hwange National Park, famed for its huge herds of elephant and buffalo, and its healthy predator populations. And visist Chobe National Park in Botswana—which is home to prolific hippo, crocodile and diverse hoofed game.

  3. Visit Four Different National Parks
    This comprehensive immersion showcases four distinctly different national parks: Hwange, Matusadona, Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), and Chobe. Together, the parks showcase a tremendous diversity of wildlife, habitats and dramatic landscapes. 

  4. Travel with Just 14 Guests 
    A small group is essential to the best safari experience, allowing us to get closer to wildlife without disturbing it and enhancing a sense of isolation in the wilderness. With no more than 14 guests aboard the riverboat, we further limit our impact by dividing into two smaller groups for most safari activities. 

  5. Chartered Flights Maximize Your Time on Safari
    Traveling between safari locations by chartered light aircraft, rather than long, dusty drives over rough dirt roads, allows us to spend more time watching wildlife on safari, rather than in transit, while enjoying scenic aerial views.

  6. Stay in Seclusion at Deluxe Camps on Private Concessions
    We stay on private concessions within or adjacent to national parks wherever possible, where visitor density is very low. From intimate safari camps in secluded environs, we feel alone in the wilderness amidst an abundance of wildlife. Yet despite such isolation, surprising luxuries await—you'll lack for no comfort. 

  7. Travel with the World's Finest Naturalist Guides
    Our guests enjoy the personalized service of some of the best-trained, most experienced naturalist guides in all of Africa—a Nat Hab hallmark. Your Nat Hab Expedition Leader will accompany your group from start to finish, ensuring a superior safari experience. Our guides average 15 years' experience, with additional training and resources provided by WWF scientists. Our philosophy on this is simple: an African safari is only as good as the guide, so we provide the very best! See Expedition Leader bios with traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders.

  8. Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Superior Safari Experience
    With Natural Habitat Adventures, you receive our exclusive guarantee, which clearly states that we will meet the lofty expectations we set in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise.

  9. Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey
    We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural Habitat Adventures has been the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.

  10. Natural Habitat Adventures is WWF's Travel Partner

    Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the exceptional quality of our adventures, World Wildlife Fund—the world's leading environmental conservation organization—has named Natural Habitat Adventures as its worldwide travel partner, a designation that makes us exceedingly proud!

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