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Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting

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15 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
22 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Spot the "big five" in Kruger National Park.

Gaze out across Victoria Falls.

Observe wildlife from a safari vehicle in Mapungubwe National Park.

Feel the pulse of a continent at a dancing demonstration.

Discover three diverse countries.

Explore the Okavango Delta the traditional way in a mokoro canoe

Itinerary

Wild at heart? The Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting trip is a 15-day adventure designed for young adults keen to experience Africa’s untamed side. Departing and ending in Johannesburg, the journey spans South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, featuring traditional dancing, bush camping in the Okavango Delta, and wildlife tracking in Matobo and Kruger National Parks. Guided by seasoned experts, you’ll capture the ‘big five’ in their natural habitats while camping keeps you close to the action. The USP of this wildlife tour: raw, immersive encounters with Africa’s most spectacular wilderness, providing a full-course adventure for the intrepid traveler.

day 1Johannesburg

Arrive at any time.
Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Johannesburg. After your welcome meeting at the hotel, choose to enjoy an Amarula cocktail at the bar or go to Emperors Palace with a wide array of restaurants and bars to choose from. Sit back, relax, eat some grub, sip a cocktail, and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins.
If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum.

Accomodation
Hotel Sky Sandton (or similar)
Included Activities
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
Soweto Tour If time allows, visit the Regina Mundi Church, the Mandela House or the Hector Peterson Museum., Apartheid Museum Take a self guided tour around the complex and learn about the history of the apartheid in South Africa.

day 2Johannesburg/Serowe

day 3Serowe/Maun

day 4Maun/Okavango Delta

day 5Okavango Delta/Nata

day 6Nata/Kasane

day 7Kasane/Victoria Falls

day 8Victoria Falls

day 9Victoria Falls/Francistown

day 10Francistown/Mapungubwe National Park Area

day 11Mapungubwe National Park

day 12Mapungubwe National Park/Kruger National Park

day 13Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area

day 14Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg

day 15Johannesburg

What's Included

Accommodation
Simple hotels (2 nts, single or twin-share), participation camping (11 nts), basic bush camp (1 nt).
Meals
13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 8 dinners
Note: Allow USD165-215 for meals not included.Traditional dinner and local dancing
Transport
Lando (overland adventure vehicle), open safari vehicle, mokoro, walkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria FallsYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Discover Moment: Victoria FallsKhama Rhino Sanctuary DriveOkavango Delta overnight bush camping excursionGuided bush walk in Mapesu Private ReserveOpen vehicle wildlife safari drive in Mapungubwe National Park NPKruger NP entrance and wildlife safari drives

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