Southern Africa Explorer

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 20 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16409
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Cape Town, South Africa
  • Ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover Augrabies Falls National Park
  • Encounter wildlife on game drives in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
  • Journey to the spectacular Fish River Canyon
  • Walk among the giant dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert
  • Experience the Okavango Delta by traditional canoe (mokoro)
  • Sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River
  • Camp along the lush Okavango River
  • Marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls
  • Game drives in Etosha National Park and Chobe National Park
  • Explore Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope
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Start in Cape Town and end in Victoria Falls, the "Southern Africa Explorer" tour is a guided wildlife safaris and game drives tour that takes 20 days. You will visit Caprivi Strip, Augrabies Falls National Park, Victoria Falls and 12 other destinations in 4 different countries. "Southern Africa Explorer" is a small group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

A classic overland journey through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The countries that lie at the southern end of the African continent evoke a strong spirit of the wild. From the seemingly empty and endless dunes of the Namibian desert, to the teeming animal life of the Okavango River, this itinerary traverses the greatest parks, reserves and landscapes that Africa’s south has to offer. From Cape Town we head north towards the arid wilderness of Namibia. We marvel at the enormity of the Fish River Canyon, explore the boundless Namib Desert and search for desert elephants in Etosha National Park. In Botswana we enjoy some of Africa’s greatest wildlife experiences along the Okavango and Chobe Rivers. The magnificent Victoria Falls provides a backdrop to a multitude of adventurous options and is the end point of this fabulous journey through southern Africa.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Cape Town
  • Day 2 : Cape Town peninsula tour
  • Day 3 : Namaqualand (approx 360 kms/5 hrs drive)
  • Day 4 : Augrabies Falls National Park (approx 600 kms/8 hrs drive)
  • Day 5-6 : Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (approx 360 kms/5 hrs drive)
  • Day 7 : Fish River Canyon (approx 470 kms/6 hrs drive)
  • Day 8-9 : Sesriem and Sossusvlei (approx 520 kms/8 hrs drive)
  • Day 10 : To Swakopmund (approx 380 kms/6 hrs drive)
  • Day 11 : Spitzkoppe (approx 150 kms - 125 kms tarmac & 25 kms gravel/2 hrs drive)
  • Day 12-13 : Etosha National Park (approx 530 kms/9 hrs drive)
  • Day 14 : Kavango River - Rundu (approx 420 kms/6 hrs drive)
  • Day 15-16 : Okavango Delta (approx 300 kms/5 hrs drive)
  • Day 17-18 : Chobe River (approx 300 kms/5 hrs drive)
  • Day 19 : Victoria Falls (approx 90 kms/3 hrs drive)
  • Day 20 : Victoria Falls, trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 19 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 15 dinners
Transport
  • Private vehicle transport in custom built vehicles designed for African conditions, with fridge, forward-facing high back seats and ample storage
  • Arrival and departure transfers are included in Cape Town and Victoria Falls on Days 1 & 20. (NB - Victoria Falls Airport Zimbabwe (VFA) only; and NOT Livingstone Airport Zambia).
Guide
  • English speaking local guide and 2 camp assistants/cooks
Others
  • National Park and permit fees
  • All camping gear (including sleeping bag & pillow) spacious 2 person safari tents, camp bed and comfortable safari folding chair
  • Group camping equipment, reference library and first aid box
  • Game drives and boat cruise per itinerary
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International flights and airport taxes
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Optional activities where indicated in the itinerary
  • Lunch and dinner where not indicated on the itinerary
  • Entrance into Victoria Falls National Park
  • Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, souvenirs etc
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Arrival and departure transfers to/from Livingstone Airport (LVI) Zambia, or on any other day other than Days 1 & 20, are NOT included
  • Local payment of 3600 South African Rand payable to tour leader on day 1
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Anonymous
  • On Dec 20 2017
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Traveling in southern Africa was a varied and fantastic experience. The many varied locations and natural scenery from Cape Town and The Cape of Good Hope throughout South Africa's beautiful landscapes via Kalahari, The Namib... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Southern Africa Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 07 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 07 June 2024, a deposit of 315 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Southern Africa Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Southern Africa Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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