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An overland safari which will take you through the diverse landscapes of southern Africa. From the barren desert to the cold Atlantic coastline, from thriving game parks to wild savannah and the roaring Victoria Falls.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Chobe National Park, Botswana
    • See the Elephant Sands, Nata, Botswana
    • Visit Etosha National Park, Namibia
    • Enjoy Fish River Canyon, Namibia
    • Visit Matobo or Matopos National Park, Zimbabwe
    • Visit Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia
    • Visit fascinating Okavango Delta, Botswana
    • Explore Spitzkoppe, Namibia
    • Discover Swakopmund, Namibia
    • Visit Township Tour Cape Town, South Africa

What's this trip about?

    An overland safari which will take you through the diverse landscapes of southern Africa. From the barren desert to the cold Atlantic coastline, from thriving game parks to wild savannah and the roaring Victoria Falls.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age range18 to 39 years
Flights and transport
Start CityCape Town, South Africa
End CityJohannesburg, South Africa

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks
  • Overland Journeys

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing
  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Land Expedition
  • Nature
  • Rock Climbing
  • Safari
  • Trekking
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Wildlife Viewing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Fully equipped safari vehicle
    • Camping and cooking equipment
    • All road tolls and vehicle taxes
    • All ground transportation
    • Sleeping mattress
    • Meals as indicated
    • Services of two crew
    • Cape Town Township Tour
    • Sossusvlei, Dune 45
    • Spitzkoppe Bushman Paintings
    • Etosha National Park
    • Kalahari Bushman Walk
    • Okavango Delta
    • Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise
    • Victoria Falls Visit
    • Hwange National Park
    • Kruger National Park
    • Shangaan Cultural Evening

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Itinerary

Day 1 – 3: Cape Town – Western Cape – Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River Canyon

We begin our tour with a fascinating tour of Cape Town’s townships and a traditional lunch before travelling north through the citrus area of the Western Cape to semi-desert of Namaqualand and our camp on the banks of the Gariep (Orange) River. Crossing into Namibia, ...

Day 4- 7: Namib Naukluft National Park - Solitaire - Swakopmund

Continuing north, travelling through some very barren but extremely scenic areas, we arrive at the Namib Naukluft Park. The Namib is the world’s oldest desert and home to the world’s highest sand dunes (up to 300m). We climb to the top for a panoramic view of sunrise ...

Day 8-10: Spitzkoppe – Etosha National Park - Windhoek

Turning inland, we travel into Damaraland to the eerie and spectacular Spitzkoppe. We continue onto the Etosha National Park, a reserve of over 20,000 sq. km surrounding a central salt pan, which features 114 mammal and 340 bird species. We take morning and afternoon ...

Day 11 – 15 : Ghanzi - Maun - Okavango Delta

We skirt the northern reaches of the Kalahari Desert and join local Bushmen for a desert walk before continuing to Maun, gateway to the Okavango Delta. Here we explore amongst the giant lily pads, tall grasses and labyrinthine channels in search of hippo, crocodile an...

Day 16 – 20: Elephant Sands, Nata - Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

We turn towards the northern corner of Botswana, stopping at Panet Boabab, Gweta en route. Chobe National Park is home to some of the largest elephant populations anywhere in Africa as well as lion and abundant birdlife. We take an afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise in searc...

Day 21 – 22: Livingstone - Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe

We cross the border to Zimbabwe and make our way to Bulawayo and on to our camp in the Matopos area. With fascinating scenery, the area is littered with giant granite boulders making all manner of different shapes of formations. Enjoy a morning game walk with a resident ranger to explore and perhaps spot some of the resident rhino on foot.

Day 23 – 24: Bulawayo – Tshipise - Kruger National Park, South Africa

Leaving Bulawayo, we continue south to the border at Beitbridge. Completing formalities we cross the Limpopo River -the second largest in South Africa and an important water source for this arid region. From here we visit southern Africa’s most famed national park - K...

Day 25: Johannesburg

On the last day of the tour, we travel via the Panorama region of Mpumalanga with its beautiful scenery and dramatic escarpment views, to Johannesburg where our tour ends. Also known as the ‘City of Gold’, it is one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the African continent.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,920
Price per day$117
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Adventure/Safari Pass from. US$ 465.00

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meredith

Apr 2020

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amazing, wild life was top priority for the trip

Went on 14 day Gorilla overland trek Kenya and Uganda. It was amazing, wild life was top priority for the trip. Pete and Francis, our tour guide and driver were abso...

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Paige

Apr 2020

Provided byAcacia Africa

definitely set the standard high!

My little sister and I went on one of the 7 day Safari 4x4 tours from Pretoria to Durban. For our first ever tour it definitely set the standard high! We loved eve...

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Jess

Apr 2020

Provided byAcacia Africa

This company is incredible!

This company is incredible! Best Tanzania trip ever

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Local Payment excursions
    • Visas
    • Travel insurance
    • Flights
    • Departure taxes
    • Airport transfers
    • Sleeping bag
    • Optional activities
    • Tips, drinks and items of a personal nature

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Cancellation by You If You wish to cancel your booking You must inform the Company in writing (signed by the person who signed the original Booking Form) sending such written notification to Basement Unit, 23A Craven Terrace, London,W2 3QH. Cancellation will be effective on the day it is received by the Company. The following charges, in addition to your deposit and where applicable the gorilla and chimpanzee permit moneys, will be payable by You, depending upon the number of days prior to departure date when the Company receives notice of cancellation.

Date when Written Advice Percentage of Holiday of Cancellation Received Fee Payable

56 days or more prior to departure Deposit

42 to 55 days prior to departure 35% Tour Price forfeit

28 to 41 days prior to departure 50% Tour Price forfeit

14 to 27 days prior to departure 75% Tour Price forfeit

Less than 14 days prior to departure 100% Tour Price forfeit

Travel Insurance
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Meals Included

24 Breakfasts, 20 Lunches and 19 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 to 39 years
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Trip ID
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