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Overland
Wildlife
Explore Southern Africa
18 Days | Cruise waterways and cross savannahs on a wild camping adventure
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Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Trip Code
UBOQC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
16 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 14 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, Open safari vehicle, Mokoro
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Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (13 nights), Bush camp (no facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (1 night), Homestay (1 night)
From £2,943(18 days)
Trip Informations
Discover Southern Africa's waterways, national parks and the wildlife that calls them home on this 18-day adventure. Canoe down the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, watch hippos wallowing along the shores of the Chobe River, safari in the vast parks of Hwange, Kruger and Matobo and sleep under the stars in campsites, a bush camp on the Delta, and a village homestay. Join an adventure through southern Africa’s most beautiful landscapes in search of elephants, lions, rhinos, warthogs and leopards.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Track rhinos on foot with an expert local guide in Matobo National Park and support local conservation efforts with a visit to Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
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Immerse yourself in the ancient culture of the Venda people during a village homestay in South Africa's Limpopo province.
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Camping on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango wilderness is an experience you’ll never forget. As the sun sets and night falls, the sounds of Africa come alive.
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Explore the magnificent Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, some of the largest salt flats in the world. These mind-bending plains make for some magical photography.
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Marvel at the unforgettable views of Blyde River Canyon. This spectacular gorge is up there with the world's largest and probably the greenest.
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, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of Africa's iconic wildlife. 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. The drive days can be long, but 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:
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There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
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Camping out in the amazing Okavango wilderness means digging a bush toilet and going without a shower. It's all part of the delta experience.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Johannesburg
- DAY 2Day 2 • Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- DAY 3Day 3 • Maun
- DAY 4Day 4 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 5Day 5 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 6Day 6 • Maun
- DAY 7Day 7 • Nata
- DAY 8Day 8 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 9Day 9 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 10Day 10 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 11Day 11 • Hwange National Park
- DAY 12Day 12 • Matobo National Park
- DAY 13Day 13 • Matobo National Park
- DAY 14Day 14 • Tshipise
- DAY 15Day 15 • Makushu Village
- DAY 16Day 16 • Greater Kruger National Park - Black Mambas HQ
- DAY 17Day 17 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 18Day 18 • Johannesburg
Inclusions
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16 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 14 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Overland vehicle, Open safari vehicle, Mokoro
bed Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (13 nights), Bush camp (no facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (1 night), Homestay (1 night)
festival Activities
circleKhama Rhino Sanctuary - Sunset Game Drive Open Vehicle
circleOkavango Delta - Mokoro safari
circleOkavango Delta - Sunrise Walk
circleOkavango Delta - Brewery Tour
circleNata - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans 4x4 Excursion
circleChobe National Park - River Cruise
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
circleHwange National Park - Guided 4x4 Game Drive
circleHwange - Painted Dog Conservation visit
circleMatobo National Park - Rhino Tracking
circleMatobo National Park - San Rock Paintings
circleMakushu Homestay - Beading, Cooking or Dancing
circleBlack Mambas HQ - Dinner by Lantern Light
circleBlack Mambas HQ - Campfire Story Time
circleBlack Mambas HQ - Snare Walk
circleKruger National Park - Night Game Drive
circleKruger National Park - Full Day 4x4 Game Drive
circlePanorama Route - Bourke's Luck Potholes
museum Optional activities
circleOkavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Entrance Fee - USD50
circleChobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Game Drive - BWP580
circleVictoria Falls - Sunset Cruise - USD50
circleVictoria Falls - Standard Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD45
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Tour - USD68
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Swing - USD168
circleVictoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour - USD55
circleVictoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD126
circleVictoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD75
circleVictoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD110
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter flight (12 mins - excludes USD25 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD150
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter flight (25 mins - excludes USD30 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD284
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Important notes
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1. If you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, you may purchase a single supplement, subject to availability. The single supplement excludes Day 15 (Homestay), where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Victoria Falls as some group members leave and new ones join you.
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3. This trip finishes upon arrival in Johannesburg on Day 18. Please do not book any flights until after 10 pm this evening.
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4. On occasion, especially during the peak months of May to September and December we are not able to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance we will camp at a backpackers outside the park.
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5.The minimum age for this trip is 15 at the time of travel. Any travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian or their designee will be responsible for the traveller under the age of 18 day to day’s care. If a legal guardian elects to designate an escort in their lieu, they will be required to complete and sign a relevant document, to delegate their authority.
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6. 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.
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