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Overland
Wildlife
Johannesburg to Zanzibar
29 Days | The wild waterways, wildlife and savannas of Africa are calling
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29 days
Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Finish
Zanzibar, Africa
Trip Code
UBOBC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
28 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 21 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro, Ferry, Minibus
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (22 nights), Bush camp (no facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (2 night), Bunglow (2 nights)
From £3,628(29 days)
Trip Informations
Travel through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania towards Zanzibar on this northbound overland adventure. Your 29 days will be spent getting up close to rare black and white rhinos at the Kharma Rhino Sanctuary, taking a traditional mokoro through the fertile waterways of the Okavango Delta, tracking rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park with expert trackers, admiring Victoria Falls from all angles, exploring the highland villages, clear-water lakes, ruins and wide-open plains of Zambia and Malawi, and winding up on the idyllic shores of Zanzibar. Local guides and a knowledgeable crew have got all your needs covered, plenty of time for independent activities will have you curious to see more, and a travel group eager to explore will ensure the epic memories made are shared.
Why you’ll love this trip
Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including warthogs, leopards and klipsingers. Also, learn about the park's cultural significance and San rock paintings.
Camp on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango wilderness and listen as night falls and the sounds of the remote African bush come alive!
Go wildlife-spotting along the river at Chobe National Park – home of the world's highest concentration of African elephants – and keep the safari going in South Luangwa National Park on a dawn game drive.
Experience the rumble and roar of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side, which gives you the broadest view. Looking for something special? Why not book a scenic helicopter experience?
Support local conservation efforts by visiting the Khama Rhino Sanctuary – the only place left in Botswana where both black and white rhinos sit side by side.
Is this trip right for you?
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 the Big Five. 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:
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.
The African wild comes alive at sunrise, so there will be some early starts. The thrill of spotting your first lion or rhino is well worth any loss of sleep.
You may also want to check out our Johannesburg to Kenya trip if you have more time to explore in Africa.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
28 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 21 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro, Ferry, Minibus
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (22 nights), Bush camp (no facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (2 night), Bunglow (2 nights)
Activities
Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Sunset Game Drive Open Vehicle
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Sunrise Walk
Okavango Delta - Brewery Tour
Nata - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans 4x4 Excursion
Chobe National Park - River Cruise
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
Masvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Afternoon Game Drive
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
Mikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Optional activities
Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Entrance Fee - USD50
Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Game Drive - BWP580
Victoria Falls - Sunset Cruise - USD50
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail wine route - USD55
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
Bulawayo - Railway Museum - USD5
Balawayo - Natural History Museum - USD10
Harare - National Archives - USD3
Harare - National Botanical Gardens - USD5
Harare - National Gallery - USD10
South Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - USD50
Lake Malawi - Guided village walks - USD15
Lake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
Lake Malawi - Snorkelling - USD25
Stone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - USD20
Zanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
Stone Town - Handicraft & Music Urban Adventure - USD50
Zanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
Zanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
Zanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room 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.
2. This trip is a combination of UBOO, YXOS and YXON our most popular itineraries. As such the make-up of your group and your leader may change on days 10 and 26.
3. The Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have a few more passengers than the maximum group size of 22 as we have a crossover of trips starting and finishing in Zanzibar.
4. This trip finishes upon arrival in Stone Town on Day 29. Please do not book any flights until after 2 pm this afternoon.
5.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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