Southern Africa Southbound: Dunes, Deltas & Falls

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It really was a once in a lifetime trip! We experienced so many things and did so many activities that it felt much longer than just three weeks - but in the best way possible!

Eva K | Traveled in January

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21 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.

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Ends

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Cape Town, South Africa

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Highlights

Track the Big Five.

Feel the mist of Victoria Falls.

Cruise the Chobe River at sunset.

Camp in African wilderness.

Meet the San people.

Get your heart pumping with adrenaline activities.

Soak up Cape Town's culture

Get your heart pumping with adrenaline activities.

Soak up Cape Town's culture

Itinerary

Looking for an active, youthful adventure through Africa’s wildest corners? The "Southern Africa Southbound: Dunes, Deltas & Falls" tour is a 21-day wildlife expedition tailored for young adults with a moderate physical activity level. Kick off at Victoria Falls, then journey through Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and South Africa, with stops in Swakopmund, Livingstone, and Spitzkoppe.

Expect unforgettable safari drives, treks across towering sand dunes, and canoe journeys through the Okavango Delta. The adventure is amplified by wilderness camping—so you’ll drift to sleep to the sounds of nature and wake up to elephants grazing nearby. All accommodations, overland transport, and meals are included, letting you focus on the thrill of discovery.

The unique highlight? Traveling via overland adventure vehicles for an immersive, affordable way to see the region’s top natural wonders—making this trip an unbeatable choice for adventure-seeking travelers eager to witness Africa’s iconic wildlife and landscapes firsthand.

day 1Victoria Falls

Arrive at any time.
Tonight, head out with your CEO and group to further explore together in Victoria Falls. Sip a drink at Shearwater Village after your welcome meeting. Sit back, relax, enjoy the rushing sound of the falls, down a beer, and get to know your fellow travel mates as the adventure begins.

Accomodation

Explorers Village Camping (or similar)

Included Activities

Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Connect With New Friends

day 2Victoria Falls

day 3Victoria Falls/Kasane

day 4Kasane/Nata

day 5Nata/Maun

day 6Maun/Okavango Delta

day 7Maun/D'kar

day 8D'kar/Windhoek

day 9Windhoek/Waterberg Plateau

day 10Waterberg Plateau/Etosha National Park

day 11Etosha National Park

day 12Etosha National Park/Spitzkoppe

day 13Spitzkoppe/Swakopmund

day 14Swakopmund

day 15Swakopmund/Namib Desert

day 16Namib Desert

day 17Namib Desert/Fish River Canyon

day 18Fish River Canyon/Orange River

day 19Orange River/Cederberg

day 20Cederberg/Cape Town

day 21Cape Town

What's Included

Accommodation

Participation camping (14 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share with up to 10 people ), basic bush camping (2 nts), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 3-4 people).

Meals

18 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 12 dinners
Note: Allow USD240-315 for meals not included.

Transport

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.All 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: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, DekarYour G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, WindhoekYour G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, YzerfonteinYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsOkavango Delta overnight bush camping excursionWaterberg Plateau visitEtosha National Park entrance with Lando wildlife safari drivesEntrance to Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon, and Spitzkoppe

What's Excluded

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