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Botswana Family Safari with Teenagers
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Excellent
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location_on 10 days
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Start
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Trip Code
UWFB
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Min Age
10
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Trip Size
2 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
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Transport
Truck
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Accommodation
Camping with facilities (7 nights), Camping with no facilities (2 nights)
From £1,854(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Get a load of Victoria Falls, an amazing thundering spectacle.
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Go wildlife-spotting along the river at Chobe National Park, home of the world's highest concentration of African elephants
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Enjoy some truly unique accommodation in Elephant Sands. Greet elephants as they come to drink from the pool!
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Get familiar with the fine art of 'poling' as you and your family ride a traditional dugout canoe through the waterways of the Okavango Delta
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Support local conservation by visiting the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the only place left in Botswana where both black and white rhinos reside
Is this trip right for you?
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This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, setting up your own tent with some long travelling days. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. There will be some early starts and long travelling days. It's as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland)
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Camping out in the Okavango wilderness means digging a bush toilet and going without a shower. For most travellers this is a small price to pay for such a gorgeous remote island location. It’s all part of the adventure.
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The going can be slow over the long distances and often bumpy roads. A little bit of patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment of this beautiful land. There are some long travelling days.
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This is a participatory camping trip, so team spirit is key. You and your family will be helping out with camp setup, food preparation and cleaning.
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This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, setting up your own tent with some long travelling days. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. There will be some early starts and long travelling days. It's as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland)
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Camping out in the Okavango wilderness means digging a bush toilet and going without a shower. For most travellers this is a small price to pay for such a gorgeous remote island location. It’s all part of the adventure.
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The going can be slow over the long distances and often bumpy roads. A little bit of patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment of this beautiful land. There are some long travelling days.
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This is a participatory camping trip, so team spirit is key. You and your family will be helping out with camp setup, food preparation and cleaning.
Itinerary
Travel to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe and see some of the world’s greatest waterfalls and wildlife
Embark on an action-packed, teen-friendly adventure in south-east Africa. See the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls, say hello to some new friends at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, explore the far-out Okavango Delta by traditional canoe and watch elephants drink from the Chobe River. Pack plenty of spare camera batteries, because this snap-happy trip, brimming with exciting animal encounters and landscapes like you’ve never seen, is one for the photo album.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 2Day 2 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 3Day 3 • Nata
- DAY 4Day 4 • Maun
- DAY 5Day 5 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 6Day 6 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 7Day 7 • Maun
- DAY 8Day 8 • Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- DAY 9Day 9 • Marakele National Park
- DAY 10Day 10 • Johannesburg
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
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Truck
bed Accommodation
Camping with facilities (7 nights), Camping with no facilities (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance
circleChobe National Park - Sunset Cruise
circleChobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Game Drive
circleOkavango Delta - Mokoro safari
circleOkavango Delta - Sunrise Walk
circleKhama Rhino Sanctuary - Sunset Game Drive Open Vehicle
circleMarakele National Park - game drive
museum Optional activities
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
circleVictoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD110
circleVictoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD75
circleVictoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour - USD55
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Swing - USD168
circleVictoria Falls - Standard Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD45
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Tour - USD68
Dates and availability
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£2,195
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Friday Sep 26, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£2,057
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Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£1,870
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Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
£1,854
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Friday Dec 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£2,046
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Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,947
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Friday Apr 03, 2026
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£2,013
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Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left
£1,975
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Sunday Jun 28, 2026
Tuesday Jul 07, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 13 spaces left
£1,947
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Friday Jul 03, 2026
Sunday Jul 12, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£2,024
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Sunday Jul 05, 2026
Tuesday Jul 14, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,947
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Friday Jul 10, 2026
Sunday Jul 19, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,947
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Tuesday Jul 21, 2026
Thursday Jul 30, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,947
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Sunday Jul 26, 2026
Tuesday Aug 04, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£2,024
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Important notes
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1. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
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2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old.
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3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children under 17 years of age at time of travel.
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4. This trip starts at 2PM on Day 1 with a group meeting at the campsite followed by a visit to Victoria Falls. On the last day you will arrive into Johannesburg late in the afternoon on Day 10. We recommend you don't book any departing flights until 8PM onwards
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5. It is a requirement that all children aged 17 or under travel with an original or certified copy of their full, unabridged birth certificate when entering or leaving the country.
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Any parents who aren't travelling will need to provide a legal document giving their consent for the child to travel.
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6. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer to have your own room/tent on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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7. Camping accommodation on tihs trip is mainly in two-person canvas dome tents with camping mattresses supplied. A sleeping bag is not included but is available for hire if you do not wish to bring your own. Please advise your booking agent if you would like to hire a sleeping bag. Pillows and towels are not provided when camping.
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8. During this trip you can upgrade to a lodge/hotel at the campgrounds we are staying in along the way with the exception of our time in the Okavango Delta (Days 5 & 6). If you wish to upgrade you can organise this directly during the trip with your leader and pay locally. Prices start at BWP 740 per person. All updates are subject to availability.
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9. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
Reviews (61)
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Arabel
Aug 10, 2025
Unbelievable trip. Memories for life. V cold at night in July - take warm clothes!
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Luca
Aug 09, 2025
This trip was amazing. The crew were genuinely so nice. The food was amazing as well. The amount of wildlife was just incredible. My favourite part was the delta. I LOVED it so much. From the Milooo’s to the walks to the elephant around ur tent and hippos laughing next to u with the raw of a lion it was an incredible experience!
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Sofia
Aug 09, 2025
I really enjoyed camping and being outside and adventuring with groups of families and the crew were so lovely! I felt safe and learnt a lot! Would really recommend. The packing list is useless- bring warm clothes! It gets very cold! Another tip is not to worry about wildlife you are in such safe hands. Truly amazing experience to be able to visit southern Africa, and meet like minded people, in a safe affordable way.
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Hansjörg
Aug 08, 2025
Great trip with a lot of adventure and fantastic crew on the truck.
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Carol Ann
Jul 30, 2025
Amazing !was the most used word of this trip . Seeing the Animals so close , camping under the stars . Safaris were out of this world , So many animals to see and hear.
Intrepid team made the trip very Special, great fun and looked after us very well.
Would highly recommend this trip.
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Aiden
Jul 26, 2025
Best trip ever!!!
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Gary, Lorraine and Tara
Jul 26, 2025
Trip was awesome. Simply awesome. 2nd time we've used Intrepid for a family adventure. Enables families to travel safely further afield than normal with good company and fun, efficient, knowledgeable local guides.
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Karen
Jul 24, 2025
Botswana for Teenagers was a dream come true for my five grand-daughters and I. The tour exceeded expectations - so much fun, well organised and stress free. We loved the crew, the variety of activities and the chance to see so much wonderful wildlife. Highly recommended.
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Leesa
Jul 22, 2025
An incredible family adventure! The safari was well-organised, and our leader Collie made the experience unforgettable. Ricardo kept us well-fed, and Rudolf ensured safe travels. We saw amazing wildlife—including the ever-elusive leopard, which was a real highlight. A trip we’ll treasure forever. Highly recommend!
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Sacha
Jul 21, 2025
Overall the trip was a great experience. Great team and a five star cook!
Some of the driving is very long due to distance and I would have loved to have more time for game drives. You can never get enough from the Wildlife.