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Southern Africa Explorer (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

CAMPING SAFARI: Take in the natural wonders, incredible wildlife and rich culture of Southern Africa on this 33 day overland camping safari. Journey from Cape Town to Victoria falls via Namibia and Botswana, before discovering the best of Mozambique. Go i...

Duration
33 Days
Countries
5
Next Departure
24-May-2025
Starting at
USD 6,535.00
Price per day
USD 198.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Map, Destinations
  • On The Go
 
Operator
On The Go Tours
Tour
Southern Africa Explorer
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1-18
Categories
tour category: Horsetour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Campingtour category: Safari

Summary

CAMPING SAFARI: Take in the natural wonders, incredible wildlife and rich culture of Southern Africa on this 33 day overland camping safari. Journey from Cape Town to Victoria falls via Namibia and Botswana, before discovering the best of Mozambique. Go in search of the Big Five on game drives in Chobe, Etosha, Hwange & Kruger National Parks. Cruise the Chobe River and explore the Okavango Delta in a mokoro. Climb dunes in Namibia and soak up the sun by the spectacular Indian Ocean coast before ending your adventure in Pretoria.

Map: Southern Africa Explorer (On The Go)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Cape Town
Day 2
Orange River
Day 3
Fish River Canyon
Day 4
Namib Naukluft National Park
Day 5
Namib Naukluft National Park
Day 6-7
Swakopmund
Day 8
Spitzkoppe
Day 9-10
Etosha National Park
Day 11
Windhoek
Day 12
Gobabis
Day 13
Maun
Day 14-15
Okavango Delta
Day 16
Nata Region
Day 17
Chobe National Park
Day 18
Chobe National Park
Day 19
Livingstone
Day 20
Victoria Falls
Day 21
Hwange National Park
Day 22-23
Matobo N.P.
Day 24
Masvingo
Day 25
Into Mozambique
Day 26-27
Vilanculos
Day 28-29
Tofo
Day 30
Bilene
Day 31-32
Kruger National Park
Day 33
Pretoria

Countries (5): Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Travel Cities (21): Cape Town, Cederberg, Chobe National Park, Chobe River, Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Kasane, Kruger National Park, Livingstone, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Masvingo, Matobo National Park, Maun, Namib Desert, Okavango Delta, Pretoria, Swakopmund, Victoria Falls, Windhoek

Highlights

  • Cape Town - Begin your adventure in South Africa's 'Mother City' with a township tour before departing for the Western Cape
  • Fish River Canyon - Admire this colossal canyon, which scars the Earth for 160km, second only in size to the USA's Grand Canyon
  • Namib-Naukluft National Park - Climb to the top of Dune 45 for tremendous views, discover barren Deadvlei and marvel at Sesriem Canyon
  • Swakopmund - Relax in this coastal German colonial town with free time to sit by the pool, go skydiving, dolphin-watching or surfing
  • Etosha National Park - Search for the wildlife which gathers around the limited watering holes in this barren salt pan
  • Okavango Delta - Paddle traditional mokoro canoes through this biodiverse wetland and enjoy an optional scenic flight
  • Chobe National Park - Cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos, elephants and crocodiles, then game drive in search of lions and leopards
  • Livingstone and Victoria Falls - Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and enjoy a myriad of optional excursions
  • Hwange National Park - Game drive through the Private Concession of Zimbabwe's best game reserve, home to a healthy population of elephants
  • Magaruque Island - Sail on a dhow boat to this beautiful island in the Bazaruto Archipelago, with its powdery-white beaches and turquoise waters
  • Tofo - Spend two nights in this small Mozambique beach town where you can opt to snorkel, scuba dive, horse ride or visit nearby Inhambane
  • Kruger National Park - Game drive in search of the Big Five in South Africa's premier wildlife reserve

Included in Price

  • Kruger National Park full day and late afternoon game drives in a 4x4 open vehicle with resident guide
  • 32 breakfast, 27 lunch & 25 dinner
  • 29 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 1 night permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta, and 2 nights in dorm accommodation in Swakopmund (please refer to the trip notes for details)
  • Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
  • Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
  • Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
  • Cape Town Township tour
  • Dhow Safari, Vilanculos - Magaruque Island snorkelling
  • Chobe River boat cruise and Chobe National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide and Fish Eagle (Sunset) Boat Cruise
  • Okavango Delta excursion including mokoro and walking safari
  • Hwange National Park game drive in a 4x4 open vehicle with resident guide
  • Matabo National Park game drive in a 4x4 open vehicle and wilderness walk with resident guide
  • Visit to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins
  • Kalahari Bushman Walk
  • Etosha National Park game drives
  • Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings
  • Sossusvlei guided walk and Dune 45 excursion
  • Sesriem & Fish River Canyon visit
  • Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
  • All road tolls and vehicle taxes

NOT included in price

  • International flights and visas
  • Sleeping bag - please bring your own
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
  • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
  • Airport transfers - can be booked on request
  • Local payment - $670, paid in USD

Travel Package

 

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Cape Town

Arrow Going To

Johannesburg

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