This southern Africa trip is nine days of cultural encounters, paddling in the Okavango Delta in a dugout “mokoro”, spotting elephants in Chobe National Park, and meeting San People in the Kalahari Desert. Wilderness camping keeps you in the heart of the action while travels aboard our Lando (overland adventure vehicle) make it so you won’t skip a beat.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Lodge, Tent, Hotel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar, Maun, Okavango Delta, Gweta, Kasane
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Traverse Serengeti National Park, camp on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, search for the “big five” in Kruger National Park, chill out on the sandy beaches of Zanzibar, and see the power behind the thundering Victoria Falls on this complete Africa adventure. There will be wildlife safaris, cultural contact, rugged landscapes, and natural landscapes across six diverse countries. Spend time with supremely knowledgeable CEOs (Chief Experience Officers), sit down for meals prepared from fresh local produce, and enjoy starlit camping stays, gaining a kinship with this land and its people you won’t find anywhere else.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Hut, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Baobab Va
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Baobab Valley, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande Beach, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Victoria Falls, Arusha, Matobo National Park, Tshipise, Kruger National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, Stone Town
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Eight countries, 40 days, and one epic overland adventure that you will never forget. Start in Kenya and travel via Lando down towards Africa’s southerly tip. Along the way see some of the world’s highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), and meet the San people in the unforgivable environment of the Kalahari Desert. From wilderness to rural villages and lively cities, this camping adventure will bring you closer to the true Africa. What are you waiting for?
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hostel, Hotel, Hut, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Baobab Valle
Nairobi, Cape Town, Baobab Valley, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande Beach, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Victoria Falls, Arusha, Kasane, Gweta, Maun, Okavango Delta, Ghanzi, Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau, Etosha National Park, Serengeti National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Namib Desert, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Cederberg, Ngorongoro, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, Stone Town
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Spend three nights in Zimbabwe's adventure capital, Victoria Falls. Take a walking tour to Victoria Falls and soar above the waterfall on a helicopter flight. See the famous Victoria Falls Bridge and enjoy a day trip into Botswana's Chobe National Park spot wildlife on a Chobe River cruise and game drive.
SMALL GROUP COMFORT CAMPING: Take in the spectacular scenery, wildlife, and culture of Southern Africa on this 20-day overland adventure. Setting out from mighty Victoria Falls, search for wildlife in Chobe, Etosha, and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta, walk across giant dunes in the Namib Desert and marvel at Fish River Canyon. Ending in Cape Town, South Africa's captivating Mother City.
National parksWaterfalls
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swako
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Fish River Canyon, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Chobe River, Okavango Delta, Rundu, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe
SMALL GROUP COMFORT CAMPING: Setting off from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, discover the best of Botswana and Namibia on this 14-day camping tour. game drive through Chobe and Etosha national parks in search of wildlife, paddle a canoe amongst the waterways of the Okavango Delta and camp in the Spitzkoppe Mountains. Climb the dunes of the Namib Desert, unwind in the German colonial town of Swakopmund and finish in the capital of Namibia, Windhoek.
National parks
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Swakop
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Rundu, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe
Picture the Africa of your dreams, and you'll find it here. Experience stunning landscapes and rich wildlife on this immersive journey that will take you through the continent’s true essence.
Prepare to be amazed as the Africa of your imagination comes to life. Witness vast elephant herds, graceful antelope, untamed lions, and the speed of cheetahs. Marvel at Table Mountain in Cape Town and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Experience the savannah at dawn from a hot air balloon over the Masai Mara and Serengeti. Embark on a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater and visit a local orphanage. Indulge in luxurious Special Stays, elevating your travel experience. This itinerary seamlessly weaves Africa's majestic landscapes, abundant wildlife, rich culture, and the charm of its people, offering you the journey of a lifetime.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Ship Cabin, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Chobe Nation
Nairobi, Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Soysambu, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Amboseli National Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg
The treasures of the natural world await on this incredible odyssey that takes you from South Africa into the heart of the Zambezi River.
Amazing wildlife encounters, vibrant cities and the spectacular power of nature combine to form a trip to remember for years to come. Explore the South African capital of Johannesburg, the townships of Soweto and the inspiring story of former President Nelson Mandela before heading to the colossal Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Immerse yourself in the wild world of Chobe National Park and look for its iconic residents then head to Nairobi to continue your wildlife safari in some of Kenya’s stunning national parks and game reserves. Let Scenic take you on this awe-inspiring, handcrafted land journey of a lifetime.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Ship Cabin, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Masai Mar
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Amboseli National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Soysambu
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Journey through Southern Africa from its wild plains and dry woodlands to rivers and lakes on a true safari adventure by land and water. Search out the “Big 5” roaming in nature in the sprawling wilds of Chobe National Park and Hwange National Park. Share a simple traditional meal with a local family in their home in Victoria Falls. Set off on a cruise for 3 nights on a chartered safari boat along the stunning Lake Kariba, teeming with birdlife and game species. Enjoy an al fresco dinner on the banks of the Zambezi. From the powerful Victoria Falls to the calm waters of Lake Kariba and the plains across southern Africa’s stunning parks - get ready for a true safari adventure.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, La
Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba, Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park
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I thought every single day was the best day of my life... Until the next day came along and overtook it, and then the next day and the next...
The Okavango Delta is pure magic. Easily the best place to see wildlife in Africa (and I have been to most of them on Contiki's). Its remote, there are barely any other tourists on safari out there and it felt like we were truly in Africa, experiencing it for how it should be and not a tourist destination to see wildlife. The camping set up there is awesome, you arrive and everything is set up from your tents and bedding, to a fire place to sit around at night, to a dining tent and chill tent on the river to watch elephants come downt to drink in the middle of the day - right in front of us! On the Game Drives we saw lions and even Wild Dogs (Painted Wolf) pups as well as the adults on the hunt. The safari vehicles had fridges to keep the beers cold, charge ports for our phones and a roof to climb on to watch the sunset over the Delta's waterways while lions were calling in the distance.
The Meerkats at the salt pans were amazing to see go about their day without even giving us a glance as we got close for photos and the sunset on the pans where you can see the horizon 360 degrees around you was extra special.
And Chobe was out of this world... That sunset on the river when everyone had left the park but we stayed in it at Contiki Special Campsite, plus the leopard in the tree... Goosebumps...
And I nearly forgot the adrendline and pure adventure of Victoria Falls. Bungeeing, rafting, heli flights, walking safaris... It has everything to get the heart racing but also some activity from sitting on safari vehicles. I guess some of the activities are pricey, but I felt super safe doing everything and would always rather pay a higher price for safety on the adventurous activities. I'd reccomend them all! The accommodation here felt so fancy with swimming pool, the spray of the falls in the distance, elephants drinking at the waterhole in front and out the back you could safely walk into town to do some shopping or exploring...
A trip I could VERY easily do again and again. Every safari drive is different with varying chances of seeing different animals doing different things (drinking/eating/hunting/playing with babies etc etc). Every drive felt special and unique...
The Africa bug has bitten me hard - I cant wait to go back
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Maun, Chobe Nati
Victoria Falls, Maun, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta
SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Zimbabwe's spectacular Victoria Falls to Cape Town - South Africa's captivating Mother City, taking in the best of Botswana and Namibia en route. Traverse the Kalahari and Namib deserts and game drive through Chobe, Etosha and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Marvel at the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes, ride a mokoro in the Okavango Delta and more on this 20-day overland adventure with comfortable lodge accommodation.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Sleeper Bus, Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swako
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Fish River Canyon, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Chobe River, Okavango Delta, Rundu, Etosha National Park, Damaraland
SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI : See the best of Botswana's wildlife and much more besides on this 12-day lodge safari, departing from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Enjoy included game drives in Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, watch the sunset over the Makgadikgadi salt pans and ride a mokoro along the waterways of the Okavango Delta. Relaxing each night in comfortable lodges, permanent tented camps and hotels.
WaterfallsWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Nata, Moremi, Ma
Victoria Falls, Nata, Moremi, Maun, Okavango Delta
The 7-day Okavango Wilderness Trail Accommodated tour is a thrilling option for families looking to blend wildlife encounters with scenic beauty. Beginning in Victoria Falls and concluding in Pretoria, the itinerary covers Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the Okavango Delta, Kasane, and four other destinations in South Africa and Zimbabwe. With all arrangements taken care of, families can focus on enjoying the journey. The true highlight is the rare opportunity to explore the Okavango Delta’s unique ecosystem, making this trip special for nature-loving families.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Tent
Age Range
8-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Pretoria, Kasane
Victoria Falls, Pretoria, Kasane, Gweta, Maun, Okavango Delta, Khama Rhino Sanctuary
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SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI : Take in the natural wonders, rich culture and incredible wildlife of Botswana and Namibia on this 14 day accommodated, overland adventure. Start at the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and end in Windhoek. Explore the Okavango by boat and on foot, game drive in Chobe and Etosha National Park, cruise the Chobe River and walk the world's highest sand dunes in the Namib Desert.
WaterfallsWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Lodge, Hotel, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Swakop
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Damaraland