Southern Africa: Desert, Wildlife & Falls

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 27 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-15647
  • 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
  • Enjoy a traditional South African braai (BBQ).
  • Embark on an incredible wildlife safari drive inside Kruger National Park.
  • Meet researchers from the Endangered Wildlife Trust's Carnivore Conservation Programme.
  • Drive through Namib-Naukluft National Park.
  • Visit ancient petroglyphs.
  • Stroll through the cosmopolitan township of Mondesa.
  • Visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund.
  • Help prepare a traditional Zimbabwean meal with a family in their home.
  • Explore Zimbabwe's largest national park in an open safari vehicle.
  • Cruise the waters of the Chobe River.
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The Southern Africa: Desert, Wildlife & Falls tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Maun. The Southern Africa: Desert, Wildlife & Falls is an explorer tour that takes 27 days taking you from Johannesburg to Maun and through other destinations in Africa.

Encounter untold wonders on an epic journey to southern Africa—from the roar of lions in Kruger National Park to the thunder of Victoria Falls. Track elephants, buffalo, and the rare African wild dog in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, marvel at the undulating crimson dunes of the world’s oldest desert, and explore the panhandle of Botswana’s Okavango Delta in a traditional dugout canoe.
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/Windhoek
  • Day 8: Windhoek/Sesriem
  • Day 9: Sesriem
  • Day 10: Sesriem/Swakopmund
  • Day 11: Swakopmund
  • Day 12: Swakopmund/Palmwag
  • Day 13: Palmwag/Etosha National Park Area
  • Day 14: Etosha National Park Area
  • Day 15: Etosha National Park Area/Windhoek
  • Day 16: Windhoek/Victoria Falls
  • Day 17: Victoria Falls
  • Day 18: Victoria Falls
  • Day 19: Victoria Falls/Hwange National Park
  • Day 20: Hwange National Park
  • Day 21: Hwange/Chobe NP
  • Day 22: Chobe NP
  • Day 23: Kasane/Okavango Delta
  • Day 24: Okavango Delta
  • Day 25: Okavango Delta
  • Day 26: Okavango Delta/Maun
  • Day 27: Maun
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Guest house (2 nts), comfortable safari camp (2 nt), comfortable tent or chalets (2 nts), hotels/lodges (19 nts), bush camp (1 nt).
Meals
  • 26 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 21 dinners
    Note: Allow USD365-475 for meals not included.
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Botswana Storytelling and Traditional Dinner, Maun
Transport
  • Air-conditioned touring vehicle, 4x4, open safari vehicle, walking, boat, mokoro, plane.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides and rangers.
Included activities
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mondesa Township Walk, Swakopmund
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cheetah Conservation Experience, Otjiwarongo
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria Falls
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Painted Dog Conservation, Hwange National Park
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Okavango Wilderness Project Experience, Okavango Delta
  • Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), Johannesburg
  • Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
  • Arrival transfer
  • Panorama Route scenic drive
  • Kruger National Park and private nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehicles
  • Sossusvlei desert excursion
  • Desert excursion with a local
  • View the Twyfelfontein ancient petroglyphs
  • Full-day open-vehicle wildlife safari drive in Etosha National Park
  • Tour of Victoria Falls
  • Open-vehicle wildlife safari drives in Hwange and Chobe National Parks
  • Chobe boat safari
  • Wildlife excursions by boat and foot in the Okavango Panhandle
  • 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 Southern Africa: Desert, Wildlife & Falls 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 Southern Africa: Desert, Wildlife & Falls 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 of 350 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Southern Africa: Desert, Wildlife & Falls 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: Desert, Wildlife & Falls 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 : National Geographic Journeys Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
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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