African Wildlife Explorer

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5 Based on 9 Reviews
  • 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-16767
  • 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
  • +5
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Experience the Okavango Delta by traditional canoe (mokoro)
  • Walking among the giant dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert
  • Experience game drives in Etosha National Park and Chobe National Park
  • Game viewing cruise on the Chobe River
  • Be captivated by the magnificent Victoria Falls
  • Discover Cape Town, Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope
  • Enjoy game drives in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
  • Marvel at the grandeur of Fish River Canyon
  • Soak up the scenic beauty of the Namaqualand region
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The "African Wildlife Explorer" trip starts in Cape Town and ends in Victoria Falls. The "African Wildlife Explorer" trip is a wildlife safaris and game drives tour that takes 20 days. You will travel through Caprivi Strip, Etosha National Park, Cape Town and 4 other destinations visiting Zimbabwe, South Africa and 2 more countries. This is a guided small group tour. The trip includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

A quality overland traverse through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls). From the vast dunes of the Namibian desert, to the teeming animal life of Etosha, this itinerary traverses the greatest parks, rivers and landscapes that Africa’s south has to offer. Beginning in Cape Town we head north, passing through the Namaqualand region, and witness the Orange River plummet 56m over Augrabies Falls. We travel into the starkly beautiful Kalahari and spend two nights in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. At the extremities of the vast Namib Desert we marvel at Fish River Canyon, second largest in the world, and observe wildlife in Etosha National Park. Continuing our journey through the Caprivi Strip and via the Kavango River into Botswana, be part of unforgettable wildlife encounters in two of Africa's greatest sanctuaries in the wondrous Okavango Delta and along the Chobe River. The mighty Victoria Falls provide a sensational backdrop to a multitude of adventurous options and a fitting end to this amazing journey through southern Africa. Staying in a combination of small hotels, safari lodges and guesthouses full of character (and with ensuite facilities), this journey will appeal to those seeking a comfortable African travel experience.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Cape Town
  • Day 2 : Cape Town peninsula tour
  • Day 3 : Namaqualand (approx 425 kms/7 hrs drive)
  • Day 4 : Augrabies Falls National Park (approx 450 kms/6 hrs drive)
  • Day 5-6 : Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (approx 370 kms/5 hrs drive)
  • Day 7 : Fish River Canyon (approx 495 kms/7 hrs drive)
  • Day 8-9 : Sesriem and Sossusvlei (approx 520 kms/7 hrs drive)
  • Day 10 : Swakopmund (approx 380 kms/5 hrs drive)
  • Day 11 : Damaraland (approx 380 kms/7 hrs drive)
  • Day 12 : Etosha National Park (approx 220 kms/3 hrs drive)
  • Day 13 : Etosha National Park (150 kms)
  • Day 14 : Kavango River (approx 430 kms/6 hrs drive)
  • Day 15-16 : Okavango Delta (approx 320 kms/5 hrs drive; plus 2-3 hour boat trip)
  • Day 17-18 : Chobe River (approx 250 kms/4 hrs drive)
  • Day 19 : Victoria Falls (approx 90 kms/3 hrs drive)
  • Day 20 : In Victoria Falls, trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 19 nights in 3-4 star hotels, lodges and guesthouses on a twinshare basis
Meals
  • 19 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 14 dinners
Transport
  • Private transport in custom built expedition vehicle
  • Okavango Delta excursions
  • 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
Others
  • Chobe River game cruise
  • Game drives and sightseeing as listed in itinerary
  • National park and conservation fees valued at US$150
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International flights
  • Optional activities
  • Entrance into Victoria Falls National Park
  • All lunches and any dinners not noted in the itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • Aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
  • Airport and departure taxes
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Arrival and departure transfers to/from Livingstone Airport (LVI) Zambia, or on any other day other than Days 1 or 20, are NOT included
  • Local payment of 3600 South African Rand payable to tour leader on day 1 of all trips
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 9 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Aug 14 2024
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Our African trip was excellent, saw a lot in the 3 week period. Some of the days were quite long with big distances to travel between locations, but our guide kept us well entertained and accommodated everyone’s needs for... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Aug 06 2024
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Very good trip with long days of driving between highlights. I would recommend that the trip should spend more time of if possible spend more time interacting with the Himba people . A flight between Cape Town and Windhoek would... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Aug 06 2024
4 - Very Good
Very Good
great trip guide was fantastic lot of travelling but worth it
  • Anonymous
  • On May 03 2024
5 - Excellent
Excellent
I had an amazing experience! Our group were from all over the world. We had Collen as our driver and guide. He did an excellent job in getting us around safely and ensuring that we had best experience. Some of our best game... 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.
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this African Wildlife Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 73 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 72 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 23 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 23 November 2024, a deposit of 326 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 72 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

African Wildlife 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 African Wildlife 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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