Our popular Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls overland safari is a birding and wildlife tour that visits some of the major highlights of three of Africa’s most remarkable countries, all offering vast areas of pristine wilderness. Birdlife abounds and we target an impressive array of localized as well as more widespread African species, including such sought-after specials as Slaty Egret, Wattled Crane, Ludwig’s Bustard, Rüppell’s Korhaan, Secretarybird, Pel’s Fishing Owl (one of ten possible owls!), Hartlaub’s Spurfowl, the huge Coppery-tailed Coucal, Rüppell’s Parrot, Monteiro’s Hornbill, Rockrunner, Violet Wood Hoopoe, Bare-cheeked and Black-faced Babblers, Rosy-faced Lovebird, White-tailed Shrike, Herero Chat, Dune and Gray’s Larks, Violet-eared Waxbill – and so much more besides!
What's more, spending quality time observing mammals, large and small, will be a major focus of this trip and we should see creatures ranging from Elephant-Shrews to Elephants, Fur Seals to Hippopotamus, plus an exciting range of charismatic African big game including the fabled ’Big 5’ (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant).
The spectacular and dramatic scenery, coupled with quality mammal viewing and exceptional birding, all combine to make this one of our most popular birding adventures!
African Skimmer, Slaty Egret, Wattled Crane, Rock Pratincole, Ludwig’s & Kori Bustards, Rüppell’s & Northern Black Korhaans, Secretarybird, Pel’s Fishing Owl (one of ten possible owls!), Hartlaub’s & Red-billed Spurfowls, Rüppell’s Parrot, Monteiro’s, Damara Red-billed & Bradfield's Hornbills, Rockrunner, Violet Wood Hoopoe, Bare-cheeked, Southern Pied & Black-faced Babblers, Rosy-faced Lovebird, White-tailed Shrike, Herero Chat, chances for Shelley’s & Copper Sunbirds, Dune & Gray's Larks, Chestnut-banded Plover, Damara Tern, Cape, Bank & Crowned Cormorants, Burchell's & Double-banded Coursers, African Oystercatcher, Bradfield's Swift, Bokmakierie, Rufous-eared Warbler, South African Shelduck, Orange River White-eye, Dusky Sunbird, Cape Vulture, thousands of Lesser and Greater Flamingos
The “Big Five” (Lion, Leopard, African Elephant, Black and White Rhinoceroses, African Buffalo), Cheetah, Hartmann’s sub-species of Mountain Zebra, Plains Zebra, Warthog, Giraffe, Roan and Sable Antelopes, Red Lechwe, Topi, Common Eland, Springbok, Sitatunga, Meerkat, Honey Badger, Dassie Rat, Spotted-necked Otter, South African and Damara Ground Squirrels, Wild Cat, Central African Large-spotted Genet
coastal estuaries, broad-leaved woodland, riverine forest, floodplains, grass plains, papyrus swamps, mountains, gravel and sandy deserts
pleasant in mornings/afternoons, hot midday, can be cooler in the evenings
7 & 1 Rockjumper leader
relaxed pace, undemanding walks
comfortable hotels, national park bungalows and lodges
easy, open country birding
375-425
Namib sand dunes, Spitzkoppe, Etosha, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls
excellent
The best part of the tour was our guide, Julian Parsons. He was extremely knowledgeable about the birds, mammals, and plants and trees. He also was very personable and inclusive, making sure everyone was able to see the wildlife. I would go on other tours he plans if they fit my schedule. So, definitely, do what is needed to keep him on your staff.
We had a great time on the Namibia, etc. tour. Julian Parsons is a terrific guide, not just for birds (with which he is superb) but other dimensions of natural history, such as mammals, herps, plants, and geology. And he is a fine and thoughtful traveling companion, exceptionally helpful at every step of the way. We would be keen to go on Rockjumper trips with him as our guide, specifically, on future forays.
Andre Bernon was a great leader, with great vision and bird finding skills. He also had excellent people skills, both with the participants and the various third parties that we dealt with. He maintained good humour and an even disposition throughout.
Heinz Ortmann is a great guide, organizer and traveling companion.
Greg de Klerk could not have done more, he was very good particularly when I lost my luggage and I just couldn’t make a lot of decisions that needed to be made particularly in the limited time available for shopping and he helped me through that.
16 Jul 2024 - 02 Aug 2024 (18 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,223 * GBP5,774 * EUR6,740 * AUD11,037
Single Supplement: ZAR15,500 * USD823 * GBP658 * EUR768 * AUD1,258
03 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2024 (18 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,223 * GBP5,774 * EUR6,740 * AUD11,037
Single Supplement: ZAR15,500 * USD823 * GBP658 * EUR768 * AUD1,258
22 Aug 2024 - 07 Sep 2024 (17 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,223 * GBP5,774 * EUR6,740 * AUD11,037
Single Supplement: ZAR16,000 * USD850 * GBP680 * EUR793 * AUD1,299
08 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2024 (17 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,223 * GBP5,774 * EUR6,740 * AUD11,037
Single Supplement: ZAR16,000 * USD850 * GBP680 * EUR793 * AUD1,299
27 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024 (17 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,223 * GBP5,774 * EUR6,740 * AUD11,037
Single Supplement: ZAR16,000 * USD850 * GBP680 * EUR793 * AUD1,299
14 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 (17 days)
ZAR135,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,223 * GBP5,774 * EUR6,740 * AUD11,037
Single Supplement: ZAR16,000 * USD850 * GBP680 * EUR793 * AUD1,299
16 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025 (17 days)
ZAR148,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR148,950 * USD7,913 * GBP6,326 * EUR7,384 * AUD12,092
Single Supplement: ZAR14,500 * USD770 * GBP616 * EUR719 * AUD1,177
02 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 (17 days)
ZAR148,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR148,950 * USD7,913 * GBP6,326 * EUR7,384 * AUD12,092
Single Supplement: ZAR14,500 * USD770 * GBP616 * EUR719 * AUD1,177
08 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2025 (17 days)
ZAR148,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR148,950 * USD7,913 * GBP6,326 * EUR7,384 * AUD12,092
Single Supplement: ZAR14,500 * USD770 * GBP616 * EUR719 * AUD1,177
25 Sep 2025 - 11 Oct 2025 (17 days)
ZAR148,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR148,950 * USD7,913 * GBP6,326 * EUR7,384 * AUD12,092
Single Supplement: ZAR14,500 * USD770 * GBP616 * EUR719 * AUD1,177
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