All Southern Africa Adventure Trips
29 Adventure Trips in Southern Africa with 162 Reviews
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
4.8
This was an extraordinary trip. During our time in the parks we saw at least 3-7 lions a day, and a leopard every day! The last day after driving for 7 hours with little activity, we saw within the last two hours, lions a leopard and 4 cheetahs resting on the road-it was unbelievable. The other animals were great as well-lots and lots of elephants and many animals had young ones- elephants, zebra's and hyena cubs. We were able to get remarkabley close-10-15 ft. so got great pictures with my Apple 15 pro. The lodges were lovely and a nice break from the camp. The camping was not glamping-cots weren't particularly comfortable, especially if you are tall and on the larger side. While the toilet facilities were basic they provided hot water for the showers in the afternoon and filled wash basins in front of the tent in the morning with hot water to wash with. The food was delicious-fresh baked breads and deserts, homemade soups to begin every meal and much to my surprise lots of good vegetables. Bring warm clothes including hats and gloves and a windbreaker for the morning game drive-it's an open truck so gets very cold when the wind blows through. Wool blankets are provided to cover your legs. Be prepared for long and very bumpy, dusty drives. Most of the roads/tracks are sand. This is not a trip for someone with a bad back. Make sure you have a waterbottle with a spout so you can drink while the truck is moving and something to cover your mouth and nose with to keep out the dust. Be prepared to go to the bathroom in the bush. The houseboat is so relaxing and great bird watching on the boat trips. Finally, our guide Bibi was wonderful and a phenomenal tracker-always slowing down to look for animal tracks and then racing off to find the animal for us.
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USD 4,480
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Botswana Delta and Wildlife Explorer
5
This is an outstanding tour that involves significant road travel, superb landscapes and wildlife sightings together with excellent accommodation. Our guide (Nonki) is a lovely lady who treated us very well while maintaining the schedule appropriately.
USD 4,740
South Africa Encompassed
4.7
The South Africa Encompassed 17 days was a very good itinerary that allows you to see the best and most beautiful parts of the country. Sunway-safaris had done a very good job in organising the trip and the guilds Claude and Duncan did a fantastic job to make everything happened smoothly. They are responsible, efficient and organised; they know their job well and are just amazing! There are some very long drives but we had a good time because everyone in the group is so fun loving!
USD 3,160
Botswana Leopard Trail & Kalahari
5
This trip was amazing. We had an experience that we never could have got from staying in a lodge. Yes the nights were cold and a tent is not luxury but I would not have wanted to miss a second of it. If you are open to some adventure and bush camping then I highly recommend this trip.
USD 4,060
Namibia to Victoria Falls Explorer
5
Great trip with very good leaders in Weston, Gift and Dean. Well organised and informative. It can be hard work breaking camp most mornings, often quite early starts, and then setting up each evening, often at sunset. Client participation essential to make it all work. Food simple yet sustaining with good variety. Surprised the vehicle was not airconditioned as at times very hot.
USD 3,140
Southern African Desert Rivers and Wildlife
4.8
A brilliant trip from start to finish . Well organised. Good accommodation,great driver/guide Adam . We visit amazing places and had a great time
USD 4,250
Drakensberg Walking Tour
4.3
Really well organised trip with reasonable quality accommodation. The drakensburg walks were great with super knowledgeable guides. Overall a really good trip to an amazing location.
USD 2,790
African Wildlife Explorer
4.6
What and excellent African Adventure booked through World Expeditions, they took us on a fabulous overland TransKalahari Tour.
USD 5,230
Southern Africa Explorer
4.7
Wonderful staff , always accommodating and very articulated and knowledgeable.
USD 3,450
Botswana and Zimbabwe Explorer
5
Amazing journey and value for money. The guides, the transport and of course the animals were outstanding. Don’t leave it for your bucket list go now.
USD 3,360
Southern African Desert Rivers and Wildlife (VFA to WDH)
An exciting accommodated overland traverse through Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls), Botswana and Namibia. Travelling in a comfortable, custom-built expedition vehicle and staying in well-appointed accommodation with plenty of local charm, this journey offers an abundance of stunning scenery, unique wildlife and cultural encounters. The vastness of both Namibia and Botswana become apparent with wide open spaces far outnumbering people. A shorter version of our African Wildlife Explorer trip, this overland journey commences from Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. Be enchanted by a Chobe River sunset, and search for wildlife in the contrasting environments of the Okavango Delta and Etosha National Park. Ascend the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei; and enjoy cosmopolitan Swakopmund with its relaxed cafe culture and wide, tree-lined streets. The trip concludes in Windhoek Namibia.
USD 4,370
Cape to Victoria Falls Explorer
5
Our Cape to Victoria Falls was an amazing adventure, a tremendous way to be introduced to the hidden gems of South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. The tour was made more spectacular by our tour guides, their knowledge and ability to cater for our every wish and need, some we didn't even recognise ourselves. Great and varied accommodation, exciting, adventurous and challenging experiences. Constantly awakened senses. Why did I wait so long to visit Southern Africa? My recommendation, don't delay.
USD 4,290
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Namibia Lodge Safari
4.9
Highlights -
Stunning landscapes, especially around the Namib desert/Sossusvlei, Brandberg area and Walvis Bay/Swakopmund.
Wildlife viewing was excellent - plenty of time to view and observe and search both mammals and birds throughout the trip. You will get some amazing photos and memories!
A knowledgeable guide who sorted everything that needed doing and had a great understanding of the wildlife/country.
A couple of the lodges were above expectations (NB the app stated that there might be changes and there were).
Things that surprised me:
One of the lodges was disappointing but we were only there for one night (Brandberg White Lady Lodge - no proper AC and nowhere to charge anything plus very basic room and the food was also below par).
There wasn't much time to decompress and just enjoy the areas without being on the move - ideally this should be a 14 or 15 day trip with Toshari or Makuti and Swapokmund stays being extended by a further day.
Water is not provided at many of the lodges or at the inclusive meals so you end up buying plastic bottles of water (more costly than a beer!) that you then can't keep chilled as the rooms often did not have a fridge.
One of the recommended excursions in Walvis Bay was a waste of time and very expensive. The Shifting Sands excursion to Sandwich Harbour was vastly more costly (x3) than the Desert Discovery trip (both 3 hours) and yet covered much the same but at a much lower standard. The Desert Discovery Trip had much better guides, much more to see and a far superior dune driving experience. The Sandwich Harbour trip just gave the "dunes meeting the sea" and a fraction of the elements covered in the other trip but for the time/cost and drive it would have been better to have stayed in Walvis Bay and appreciate all the birdlife and coast there. Avoid that if offered.
What I needed on the trip:
The following items were really useful:
A sarong - to sit on a very hot seat or use as a sunshield in various locations; a water bottle flask that kept my water chilled all day;
A broad brimmed hat - in summer a baseball cap did not cut it at Sossusvlei;
Binoculars - even a basic pair;
A power bank for your phone as some days you are on the road for 12 hours and with all the photos you'll need an extra power source.;
A usb adaptor for your phone charger as a few lodges had these in the socket spaces;
Washing powder as you may end up hand washing a lot;
A basic set of general medications..... you never know!
Additionally I would recommend going at least one day earlier so you have time to take in a township and Windhoek tour. The on-cost of the hotel was minimal (arranged directly) but it meant we had no stress of being late and we had a chance to acclimatise, plus had a good look around prior to meeting the rest of the group and the guide. The Mercure has full access to the sister Movenpick which has a great pool area, other restaurants and spa/gym for use by all residents.
If you fly through Germany and direct on to Windhoek, you travel overnight and arrive morning time giving you a whole afternoon plus a whole day before you meet the group at 6pm. Plus your return flight is early evening so you get the departure day too if you extend your room at the Mercure. Well worth it!
Overall a truly great and varied trip even if you have done safaris before.
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USD 4,080
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Garden Route & Wine Adventure 7D/6N
Discover the breathtaking Garden Route & Wine Adventure in South Africa, an exhilarating escape blending coastal beauty and vineyard visits. Explore lush forests, indulge in premium wine tastings, and encounter wildlife in renowned reserves. Highlights include the scenic Knysna lagoon, rugged Tsitsikamma National Park, and charming Stellenbosch wine estates. Perfect for nature lovers and wine enthusiasts, this immersive journey promises unforgettable experiences amidst dramatic landscapes and exquisite culinary delights along South Africa's famed Garden Route.
USD 1,126