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18 to 35s
Overland
Wildlife
Real Southern Africa
17 days • 4.8
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Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Trip Code
UBYSC
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 22
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Physical Rating
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Meals
16 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 13 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, Mokoro, 4WD safari vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping (with facilities) (13 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights)
From £1,797(17 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Safari through Chobe National Park for a chance to see lions, elephants, zebras, impalas, wildebeest, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, jackals, warthogs, baboons, monkeys and much more.
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There's nothing more relaxing than feeling the African sun on your face as you lie back in a mokoro, eyes closed while your expert poler propels you through the Okavango Delta.
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Witness the incredible force of the Zambezi River as it plunges over the cliff edge, creating a stunning mist that nurtures the unique rainforest ecosystem surrounding Vic Falls.
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Embark on a 4WD safari in Kruger National Park, where you'll track Africa’s legendary animals through breathtaking landscapes teeming with wildlife.
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Experience the thrill of spotting majestic elephants, elusive leopards, and powerful lions, all from the comfort of your open-air vehicle on a safari through Hwange National Park.
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: https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
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The African wild comes alive at sunrise, so there will be some early starts for game drives. The thrill of spotting your first lion or rhino is well worth the early start!
Itinerary
Safari all the way from South Africa to Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and back again
Four countries, eight national parks, 17 days, hundreds of animals, countless birds and a new group of lifelong friends all make this one unforgettable journey through the best of Southern Africa. Track rhinos at sunset in Zimbabwe, search for wildlife in Kruger National Park, laze in the lagoons of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, and learn about ongoing rhino conservation in Zimbabwe. This overland camping trip brings you everything wild and wonderful about Southern Africa plus a crew of good pals to take it all in with.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Johannesburg
- DAY 2Day 2 • Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- DAY 3Day 3 • Maun
- DAY 4Day 4 • Okavango Delta Pan Handle
- DAY 5Day 5 • Okavango Delta Pan Handle
- DAY 6Day 6 • Caprivi Strip
- DAY 7Day 7 • Chobe National Park
- 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 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 16Day 16 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 17Day 17 • Johannesburg
Inclusions
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16 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 13 dinners
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Overland vehicle, Mokoro, 4WD safari vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping (with facilities) (13 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleKhama Rhino Sanctuary - Entrance
circleKhama Rhino Sanctuary - Sunset Game Drive Open Vehicle
circleOkavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
circleCaprivi - Sunset River Cruise
circleChobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Game Drive
circleVictoria Falls - Brewery Tour and Tasting
circleHwange National Park - 4x4 Game drive
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
circleKruger National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
circleKruger National Park - Full Day 4WD Safari
museum Optional activities
circleJohannesburg - Apartheid Museum - ZAR190
circleOkavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
circleOkavango Delta - Cook-led Cooking Class - Free
circleChobe National Park - Sunset Game Drive - BWP580
circleChobe National Park - Sunset River Cruise - BWP580
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Entrance Fee - USD50
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Tour - USD68
circleVictoria Falls - Standard Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD45
circleVictoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour - USD55
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Swing - USD168
circleVictoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD110
circleVictoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD126
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter flight (12 mins - excludes USD25 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD150
circleVictoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD75
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter flight (25 mins - excludes USD30 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD284
circleMatobos National Park - Cook-led Cooking Class - Free
circleMatobo National Park - Rhino Tracking - USD140
circleKruger National Park - Night Game Drive - ZAR290
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
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Monday Jul 28, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 1 space left
£2,316£2,200
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 2 spaces left
£2,475£2,351
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 1 space left
£2,349£2,231
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 11 spaces left
£2,233£2,121
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Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 10 spaces left
£2,151£1,935
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 15 spaces left
£2,074£1,866
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Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 15 spaces left
£1,997£1,797
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Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 17 spaces left
£2,074£1,866
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Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 18 spaces left
£2,096
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Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 21 spaces left
£2,096
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Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Monday May 04, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 22 spaces left
£2,096
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Saturday May 02, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 21 spaces left
£2,178
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Important notes
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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.
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2. This trip finishes upon arrival in Johannesburg on Day 17. Please do not book any flights until after 10pm this evening.
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3. 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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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 (47)
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Christina
May 10, 2025
Thank you to our leader Syabonga and the group.
It was fantastic.
I saw many new places and got short invisions in the anmialsarea and Culture of human.
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Amy
May 07, 2025
An incredible tour with incredible guides.
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Liam
Apr 07, 2025
Unreal adventure. Guides were always energetic bringing smiles to everyone’s face. Trip was very exciting and would truly recommend to anyone who has the opportunity to do something like this. Would love to come back someday.
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luke
Apr 07, 2025
What an incredible adventure of some of Southern Africa! Would highly recommend for anyone looking for incredible views of wildlife, scenery and of the culture in each of the countries.
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Josipa
Apr 06, 2025
Real Southern Africa trip was amazing! Our crew was great and super helpful. The group was young and everyone got on very well. Itinerary needs some changes though, more nights in Hwange and Kruger and skip Big Cave camp, either completely or stay in Bulawayo so people can experience the town as well.
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Alana
Feb 28, 2025
Had an excellent time in Southern Africa!! Can’t say enough good things about the guides, driver and cook! Everyone at home is amazed by my stories and pictures.
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Samuel
Feb 25, 2025
An absolutely unforgettable adventure! The landscapes, wildlife, and experiences were truly breathtaking. Huge thanks to our incredible leaders—Irvine for his amazing cooking, Chris for his expert driving, and Tshepo for his fantastic leadership. Their passion and energy made the trip even more special. Highly recommend this once-in-a-lifetime journey!
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Emma
Jan 03, 2025
The Real Southern Africa trip was amazing. The trip was so well organised and my guide Siya was incredibly lovely. I couldn’t have asked for a better trip.
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Emily
Jan 03, 2025
The trip was amazing, very well organised and ran very smoothly. The crew was absolutely incredible and had extensive knowledge. Siya our guide was AMAZING and could not recommend more!!!!
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Maximilian
Dec 07, 2024
The trip was great for seeing wildlife even when having long daily bus drives from spot to spot.
I especially enjoyed the time in Chobe and Okavango delta due to the scenics and the great knowledge of the game drive guides.
Loved Enock’s cooking and attitudes.