Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Southern Africa Adventure
30 Days | Take the scenic route from Cape Town to Johannesburg
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30 days
Start
Cape Town, South Africa
Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
Trip Code
UXOGC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
26 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 23 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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:
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
Inclusions
Meals
26 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 23 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro
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)
Activities
Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Boat Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
Okavango Delta – Mokoro Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Chobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Hwange National Park - Guided 4x4 Game Drive
Hwange - Painted Dog Conservation visit
Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking
Matobo National Park - San Rock Paintings
Makushu Homestay - Beading, Cooking or Dancing
Black Mambas HQ - Dinner by Lantern Light
Black Mambas HQ - Campfire Story Time
Black Mambas HQ - Snare Walk
Kruger National Park - Night Game Drive
Kruger National Park - Full Day 4x4 Game Drive
Panorama Route - Bourke's Luck Potholes
Optional activities
Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
Cape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965
Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140
Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
Swakopmund - Sea kayaking - USD85
Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
Swakopmund – Living Desert Tour - USD60
Swakopmund – Township Tour - USD45
Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50
Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270
Chobe National Park - 4WD Safari - BWP580
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
Victoria Falls - Standard Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD45
Victoria Falls - Bridge Tour - USD68
Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing - USD168
Victoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour - USD55
Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD126
Victoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD75
Victoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD110
Victoria Falls - Helicopter flight (12 mins - excludes USD25 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Helicopter flight (25 mins - excludes USD30 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD284
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Entrance Fee - USD50
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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 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.
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.
3. This trip finishes upon arrival in Johannesburg on Day 30. Please do not book any flights until after 10 pm this evening.
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.
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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