Best of Southern Africa

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  • duration 18 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-38659
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Johannesburg, South Africa/ Maun, Botswana
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Feast on a traditional South African braai (barbecue) on your first night.
  • Travel to Kruger National Park via the Panorama Route and stay in a tented camp near the park.
  • Experience a full day safari and try to spot the “big five” in Kruger National Park.
  • See the rushing waters of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
  • Learn about conservation efforts to rehabilitate and save the population of Painted Dogs in Hwange.
  • Head out in an open safari vehicle into Zimbabwe’s largest national park.
  • Embark on a safari along the waters of the Chobe River.
  • Visit the amazing Okavango Delta and learn about the Wilderness Project at a research camp.
  • Spend a night in Maun listening to stories around the fire.
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The Best of Southern Africa tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Maun. The Best of Southern Africa is a luxury tour that takes 18 days taking you from Johannesburg to Maun and through other destinations in Africa.

Make those African safari dreams come true on this amazing adventure through some of the greatest national parks in southern Africa, like Kruger and Chobe, to search for nature’s wildest animals in their natural habitats. Visit the verdant green waterways of the Okavango Delta, which also happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage site. Be on the lookout for the famed “big five” as you drive on safari through Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, and feel the rush and power behind the epic Victoria Falls where you’ll also enjoy a family dinner at a private home nearby; the best way to get to know the true heart of Zimbabwe.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Johannesburg
  • Day 2: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
  • Day 3: Kruger National Park
  • Day 4: Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  • Day 5: Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  • Day 6: Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
  • Day 7: Johannesburg/Victoria Falls
  • Day 8: Victoria Falls
  • Day 9: Victoria Falls
  • Day 10: Victoria Falls/Hwange National Park
  • Day 11: Hwange National Park
  • Day 12: Hwange/Chobe NP
  • Day 13: Chobe NP
  • Day 14: Kasane/Okavango Delta
  • Day 15: Okavango Delta
  • Day 16: Okavango Delta
  • Day 17: Okavango Delta/Maun
  • Day 18: Maun
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (6 nts), safari lodges/camps 7 nts), comfortable safari tent (2 nts), comfortable tent or chalets (2 nts).
Meals
  • 17 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 15 dinners
    Note: Allow USD215-280 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Plane, air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, 4x4, walking, boat, mokoro.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for Kruger and Botswana, local CEO in Victoria Falls, local guides/rangers.
Included activities
  • Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), Johannesburg
  • Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
  • Arrival transfer
  • Panorama Route scenic drive
  • Private nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehicles
  • Open-vehicle wildlife safari drives in Kruger, Hwange and Chobe National Parks
  • Tour of Victoria Falls
  • Chobe boat safari
  • Wildlife excursions by boat and on foot in the Okavango Delta
  • Internal flights
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Johannesburg and from Maun are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Best of Southern Africa tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of Southern Africa tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best of Southern Africa 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 Best of Southern Africa 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.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
  • 2. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
  • 3. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 4. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
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 protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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