South West Safari (19 days)

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From Africas premier attraction, Victoria Falls to its most beautiful city Cape Town via the worlds oldest desert, the Namib and the tranquillity of the Okavango Delta, dramatic Fish River Canyon and Etosha and Chobe game reserves this overland safari is a superb introduction to southern Africa filled with adventure travel sights and activities.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Explore Chobe National Park, Botswana
    • See the Elephant Sands, Nata, Botswana
    • Visit Etosha National Park, Namibia
    • See the Fish River Canyon, Namibia
    • Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia
    • Okavango Delta, Botswana
    • Explore Spitzkoppe, Namibia
    • Explore Swakopmund, Namibia
    • Watch the fascinating Victoria Falls National Park
    • Discover Windhoek, Namibia

What's this trip about?

    From Africas premier attraction, Victoria Falls to its most beautiful city Cape Town via the worlds oldest desert, the Namib and the tranquillity of the Okavango Delta, dramatic Fish River Canyon and Etosha and Chobe game reserves this overland safari is a superb introduction to southern Africa filled with adventure travel sights and activities.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age range18 to 39 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLivingstone, Zambia
End CityCape Town, South Africa

Travel Themes

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

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird Watching
  • Game Drive
  • Land Expedition
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wine Tasting

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
    • Services of two crew
    • Sleeping mattress
    • Meals as indicated
    • Victoria Falls Visit
    • Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise
    • Okavango Delta
    • Kalahari Bushman Walk
    • Etosha National Park
    • Spitzkoppe Bushman Paintings
    • Sossusvlei, Dune 45

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Livingstone

This safari starts and spends the first day in Livingstone, allowing time to enjoy one or two activities and excursions typically available in the Victoria Falls area. If you have time to spare we would certainly recommend allowing a few extra days here to make the mo...

Day 2: Chobe National Park

After breakfast we leave Livingstone and travel the short distance to Botswana and the Chobe National Park. Situated in the extreme northern corner of Botswana, Chobe is home to large populations of elephant as well as lion and abundant birdlife, including the African...

Day 3 – 5: Elephant Sands, Nata - Maun - Okavango Delta

We drive south via Elephant Sands, Nata to the Okavango Delta. This delta is a natural wetland system spreading over some 1.6m hectares of northern Botswana, the results from rivers that rise in Angola and flow south then divide repeatedly to form an intricate floodpl...

Day 6 – 7: Ghanzi, Windhoek

Leaving the Okavango we travel south-west skirting the Kalahari. We stop at Ghanzi and take a guided Bushman Walk to discover some of the secrets of this immense terrain and gain a glimpse of how the indigenous people live in this area. The following day we continue w...

Day 8 – 11: Windhoek – Etosha - Spitzkoppe

Leaving Windhoek we travel north to Etosha National Park, a reserve surrounding a giant salt pan. We track game for two days in this vast arid region and camp beside a floodlit waterhole, on the lookout for night time wildlife. From Etosha we travel on to beautiful Damaraland, and Spitzkoppe with its rocky outcrops and ancient bushman paintings, and set up camp amongst the idyllic scenery.

Day 12 – 15: Swakopmund – Namib Naukluft National Park - Bethanie

From Spitzkoppe we head south to the coastal town of Swakopmund where we can relax or enjoy optional activities such as quad-biking, skydiving or sand-boarding! We continue south to the Namib Naukluft Park, the world’s oldest desert. Clamber to the top of a dune for a...

Day 16-19: Fish River canyon – Gariep (Orange) River - Western Cape – Cape Town

Further south we visit another natural wonder of Africa - Fish River Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world. Crossing the border into South Africa we camp on the banks of the Gariep (Orange) River and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. The tour ends in the cosmopolit...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,980
Price per day$104
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Adventure/Safari Pass from. US$ 330.00

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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.

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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

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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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Apr 2020

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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.
    • Meals in Livingstone on Day 1

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
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included

18 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches and 14 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 to 39 years
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Trip ID
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