A land of wild rivers and untamed wilderness — where South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls reveal Zambia’s adventurous spirit.
Zambia is defined by wild rivers, remote landscapes and an extraordinary sense of adventure. From the walking-safari country of South Luangwa to the vast wilderness of Kafue and the Zambezi flowing past the Lower Zambezi, the country invites travellers to experience Africa from a different perspective..
For Matobo Africa, Zambia is about getting closer to the wild — walking with expert guides, travelling by river and discovering places where nature still sets the pace.
Exceptional game viewing across South Luangwa, Kafue and the Lower Zambezi.
Discover the birthplace of the walking safari and experience the bush on foot.
Explore the Zambezi and Luangwa by canoe and boat, with wildlife along the way.
From Victoria Falls to white-water rafting and river journeys on the Zambezi.
A journey across Namibia’s signature landscapes, combining the Namib Desert, the Atlantic coast, rugged Damaraland and a final wildlife chapter in Etosha.
This is a sample itinerary. Every Matobo expedition can be adjusted around your interests, timing and preferred pace.
Arrive in Namibia and settle in before beginning your journey across one of Africa’s most dramatic landscapes.
Travel or fly south-west towards the Namib Desert and settle into your lodge among ancient dunes and wide-open horizons.
Explore the dunes and clay pans early in the day, when the light transforms the desert into deep shadows and glowing colour.
Spend a slower day experiencing the desert landscape, geology and wildlife with your guide.
Travel towards the coast as the desert meets the Atlantic, arriving in Swakopmund for a change of pace.
Choose from marine, scenic or adventure experiences around the coast and dunes.
Journey into rugged Damaraland, known for dramatic rock formations, desert-adapted wildlife and cultural heritage.
Explore the region with a guide, with opportunities to track desert-adapted wildlife and learn about the landscape.
Continue towards Etosha and spend the afternoon observing wildlife around the park’s waterholes and open plains.
Enjoy a final morning in the wilderness before beginning your onward journey.
This itinerary is only a starting point. Tell us what you want to see, how you want to travel and what matters to you, and we will create your Matobo Africa journey.
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