Original
Overland
Wildlife
Okavango & Beyond
9 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
42 reviews
9 days
Start
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
Trip Code
YBSB
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, Boat, Mokoro, Bicycle, Open Safari Vehicle
Accommodation
Permanent Tented Overland Camp (1 night), Camping with facilities (2 nights), Tented Camp (2 nights), Hotel (1 night), Basic Camping with no facilities (2 nights).
From £1,716(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Soak up the ambience of the Chobe River with a sunset cruise within the national park. Keep an eye out – and your camera at the ready – for local elephants, cheetahs and lions on the shores.
Immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of Botswana's Okavango Delta – you'll be staying on a remote island in a bush camp for an authentic experience. As night falls, the sounds of the African bush are like nothing else.
Support local conservation efforts by joining local rangers in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary – the only place left in Botswana where both black and white rhinos reside.
Cycle through the colourful streets of Soweto in South Africa with a local guide and hear firsthand about the townships’ rough but fascinating history.
Start your trip in Victoria Falls – where a huge range of nature-based activities are on offer. Maybe take a scenic helicopter flight over the cascades or swing over the gorge.
Is this trip right for you?
No two journeys in Africa are identical. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, 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: https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland)
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.
The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider, and all activities are subject to availability.
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.
You will need a reasonable level of fitness for the cycle tour in Soweto, as the town isn't totally flat.
Itinerary
Spot the Big Five on game drives, camp in the Okavango Delta and cruise the Chobe River
Soak up the sights and sounds of peaceful waterholes, meandering creeks and mighty rivers on this overland African adventure from Victoria Falls to Soweto. Calling all wildlife lovers! Some of the continent's most iconic animals call Southern Africa home, including elephants, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and ostriches. Explore the remote waterways of the extraordinary Okavango Delta in Botswana, be awed by the thunder of Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls and travel down the Chobe River at sunset as the animals come out to play. The contrast of Africa's wild plains and bustling cities makes for an enriching and thrilling travel experience.
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, Boat, Mokoro, Bicycle, Open Safari Vehicle
Accommodation
Permanent Tented Overland Camp (1 night), Camping with facilities (2 nights), Tented Camp (2 nights), Hotel (1 night), Basic Camping with no facilities (2 nights).
Included activities
Victoria Falls – Traditional Zimbabwe Dinner
Chobe National Park - River cruise
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Sunrise Walk
Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Sunset Game Drive Open Vehicle
Soweto - Cycle tour
Optional activities
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Game Drive - BWP580
Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
Johannesburg - Art Gallery - ZAR60
Johannesburg - Gold Reef City And Heritage Mine Tour - ZAR360
Johannesburg - Museum Africa - ZAR40
Johannesburg - Apartheid Museum - ZAR190
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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 includes a mixture camping and other accommodation. While camping, tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags will be provided and set up for you by our crew.
3. This trip finishes in Soweto on Day 9 after our cycle adventure. Please don't book any international flights until after 8pm this evening.
4. 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 (41)
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Janet
May 14, 2025
Wonderful trip . We saw amazing sights and animals. Our guide Sandile, driver Shadreck and beautiful cook Samkelo went above and beyond to keep us safe and comfortable , informed and well fed. We wild camped , all the equipment was excellent and well cared for . Our like minded fellow travellers also contributed to making it a very memorable trip. I cannot wait for the next .
Claire
May 13, 2025
Sandile, Shadreck and Somkhelo made our adventure from Victoria Falls through Botswana to Johannesburg memorable and wonderful! Thank you very much.
Jennifer
May 12, 2025
This trip was an eye-opener for me. We covered a lot of territory, saw some amazing wildlife and had wonderful camping experiences. Of course, the Okavango Delta was a highlight, but I did not expect to get so close to so many animals in their native habitat. I am not a camper, but really enjoyed the varied camping experiences.
Jessica
May 12, 2025
I loved every minute of our Okavango and beyond tour. Our leader Sandile was the perfect trip lead, Somkello created magical food and Shadreck drove us safely across Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. The Okavango delta is something I will remember forever! I am going to go home and book another intrepid trip straight away.
Laurenz
Dec 02, 2024
It was a fantastic trip. Camping in the Delta was a real highlight. Our Guides made it a special trip.
Darrell
Nov 16, 2024
The whole experience went beyond my expectations. Camping in the Okavango and the excursions in the Okavango were amazing and we were so well looked after by the local guides. Recommend this trip to everyone
Chris
Nov 10, 2024
Excellent trip, much to see and do. Wonderful staff gave us a fantastic experience. At 71, I found it physically a bit demanding, but so worth the effort. And getting through the demands is part of the thrill!
Kathryn
Oct 21, 2024
Highly recommended once-in-a-lifetime experience. Got to see so many African animals up front and experience real African life and culture. Be close to nature in the Okavango Delta and also see the vibrant life in Soweto.
Randall
Oct 14, 2024
Promoting world peace, love, and understanding, one country at a time learn about yourself by learning about everybody else, the rest of the world, and that one, different person, far far away…
Sachiko
Oct 01, 2024
Intrepid and the staff provided a once in a lifetime experience in Africa. HIGHLY recommend Intrepid and Happy Man as the Lead guide.
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