Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Southern Africa Adventure
30 Days | Take the scenic route from Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Start
Cape Town, South Africa
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Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Trip Code
UXOGC
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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
26 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 23 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro
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Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (23 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (1 night), Homestay (1 night)
From £3,944(30 days)
Trip Informations
Get set for an adventure packed with majestic wildlife, remote desert landscapes and natural wonders in southern Africa. This is the ultimate small-group adventure, from the stunning beauty of Cape Town and burnt orange sunsets over Namibia's Fish River Canyon to a river cruise through Chobe National Park. Get set to canoe down the Okavango Delta, embark on a game drives in Kruger and Etosha national parks and admire the raw power of Victoria Falls from multiple angles. With plenty of time to explore at your own pace, plus a local crew with all the best advice, see this chunk of Africa with ease and independence in 30 unforgettable days.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Enjoy an unforgettable opportunity to camp at the headquarters of the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit, the Black Mambas. Join them on an exclusive bush walk by day and then listen to their inspiring stories by the campfire in the evening.
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Glide through the lily pad-clad waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro (a small dugout canoe) and escape civilisation with an overnight stay at your island camp.
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Take an early morning game drive in Chobe National Park, which is Botswana's first national park, and look out for lions, buffaloes, exotic birds and the high concentration of elephants the park is known for.
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Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, human-wildlife conflict and anti-poaching efforts after seeing the cascades in all their glory.
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Track rhinos on foot with an expert local guide in Matobo National Park, and camp under a starry African sky within Kruger 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 (unless you’re on an Original or Comfort style trip), occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page:
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The African wild comes alive at sunrise, so there will be some early starts on this trip. The thrill of spotting your first lion or rhino will be well worth any loss of sleep!
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Cape Town
- DAY 2Day 2 • Western Cape
- DAY 3Day 3 • Orange River
- DAY 4Day 4 • Fish River Canyon
- DAY 5Day 5 • Sesriem
- DAY 6Day 6 • Sossusvlei / Bush Camp
- DAY 7Day 7 • Swakopmund
- DAY 8Day 8 • Swakopmund
- DAY 9Day 9 • Swakopmund
- DAY 10Day 10 • Spitzkoppe
- DAY 11Day 11 • Etosha National Park
- DAY 12Day 12 • Etosha National Park
- DAY 13Day 13 • Grootfontein/San People
- DAY 14Day 14 • Grootfontein
- DAY 15Day 15 • Bagani
- DAY 16Day 16 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 17Day 17 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 18Day 18 • Bagani
- DAY 19Day 19 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 20Day 20 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 21Day 21 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 22Day 22 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 23Day 23 • Hwange National Park
- DAY 24Day 24 • Matobo National Park
- DAY 25Day 25 • Matobo National Park
- DAY 26Day 26 • Tshipise
- DAY 27Day 27 • Makushu Village
- DAY 28Day 28 • Greater Kruger National Park - Black Mambas HQ
- DAY 29Day 29 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 30Day 30 • Johannesburg
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
26 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 23 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro
bed Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (23 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (1 night), Homestay (1 night)
festival Activities
circleFish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
circleSossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
circleSesriem - Sand dunes visit
circleCape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
circleEtosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleGrootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
circleOkavango Delta - Mokoro safari
circleOkavango Delta - Boat Safari
circleOkavango Delta - Nature Walk
circleOkavango Delta – Mokoro Safari
circleOkavango Delta - Nature walk
circleChobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
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
circleCape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
circleCape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
circleCape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
circleCape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
circleCape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
circleCape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
circleCape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
circleCape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
circleCape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
circleCape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
circleCape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
circleCape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
circleCape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
circleCape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965
circleKlawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140
circleOrange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
circleSwakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
circleSwakopmund - Sea kayaking - USD85
circleSwakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
circleSwakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
circleSwakopmund – Living Desert Tour - USD60
circleSwakopmund – Township Tour - USD45
circleSpitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50
circleEtosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
circleBagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
circleOkavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
circleChobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270
circleChobe National Park - 4WD Safari - BWP580
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - 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
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Entrance Fee - USD50
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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 excludes Days 7, 8 and 9 (Chalet), Day 17 (Camping) and Days 26 and 27 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. 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 will change in Victoria Falls as your crew and some group members leave and new ones join you.
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3. This trip finishes upon arrival in Johannesburg on Day 30. 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. 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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