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Okavango & Chobe (from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls)

8 days
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From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
4.5
905 traveler reviews
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Operator
Encounters Travel
Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Palapye

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Johannesburg arrival airport transfer
  2. Day 2

    Palapye to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Landmarks
    Orapa Diamond Mine
    Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
  3. Day 3

    Maun to Khwai Conservation Area

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunset Mokoro Excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
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  4. Day 4

    Moremi Game Reserve

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Moremi Game Reserve full day excursion
    Landmarks
    Moremi Game Reserve
  5. Day 5

    Khwai to Nata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (Nata Sanctuary) guided afternoon excursion
    Landmarks
    Makgadikgadi Pans
    Nata Sanctuary
  6. Day 6

    Chobe National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park Boat Cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Chobe National Park Game Drive
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Chobe to Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Victoria Falls
    • Bungee Jump
    • Gorge Swing
    • Sunset Cruise
    • Helicopter Flights
    • Boma Dinner Experience
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  8. Day 8

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Victoria Falls
    • Bungee Jump
    • Gorge Swing
    • Sunset Cruise
    • Helicopter Flights
    • Boma Dinner Experience
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
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Encounters Travel

4.5
(905 reviews)

Number of tours

108

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Reviews from other tours by Encounters Travel

  • KIM
    July 16th, 2025
    5
    It was awhile ago that I took this tour but it was absolutely FANTASTIC! Wonderful guide and driver. He was...
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  • Shannon
    October 5th, 2023
    5
    As a first time sole female traveler, my trip was absolutely incredible. My tour guide, Gareth, was so knowledgable...
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  • Brian
    January 7th, 2020
    5
    Beyond expectations. Tour was flawless from the airport connections to the backpackers lodges. Our guide Wendy with...
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    Catherine

    Asked on November 12th, 2024

    can this tour be private for 2 only?

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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2024

      Unfortunately, we don't offer our overland trips privately. These are only bookable as one of our scheduled group tours. We offer this trip as an accommodated trip staying in hotels/lodges/chalets or camping, staying in 2-person tents.

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    Kylie

    Asked on June 13th, 2024

    Do you have dates for this tour in March 2025. Are the luggage restrictions the same.

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    • K

      Kylie

      Traveler•Written June 2024

      Can you please give me some idea on when dates will be available for 2025 as if we do this tour it is at the very beginning of our holiday and i wont be able to book any flights until i know.

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2024

      Our operations team is working on the 2025 dates and prices, these should be loaded mid July or towards the end of July. Please do keep checking tourradar page once these are uploaded.

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    Victor

    Asked on March 26th, 2024

    what is the upgrade to a hotel instead of camping

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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      The camping trip is priced from C$3215.00 per person, per tent. The accommodated trip is priced from C$3740.00 per person, 2 per room

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    Amber

    Asked on April 26th, 2022

    Hello, can you provide more details on accommodation for this tour? How many nights camping, what are the camping conditions and bathrooms etc?

    Accommodation
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2022

      We provide two options for the accommodation on this Overland tour. Camping: includes easily erected tents and camping mattresses. You need to bring a sleeping bag & towel. Bathrooms are fairly good, with shared ablution and they are clean. Accommodated option uses good quality hotels, lodges and camps rated at the local 2 to 4-star level, with the majority of rooms en-suite.

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      Amber

      Traveler•Written April 2022

      Thank you for the reply. Are you able to provide a quote for the accommodated version of the tour departing on 6th of August for 2 people sharing a room

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2022

      The tour cost per person is: Accommodated option: $2405.00 x2 = $4810. I recommend arriving a day before the tour and departing a day after. Extra options include pre/post tour hotel stays and airport transfers.

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    Natalie

    Asked on April 2nd, 2022

    how much extra cost is this, can you let me know we're to find the information from your website, regarding the 2 day tour, From Johannesburg to the first location how many hours is the travel time in the truck,? Is it possible to fly to the first location,? If we book this tour we will be interested in the hotel or lodge, also we will have an extra day at Victoria Falls, can you arrange accommodation for this,

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    Price / Availability
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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2022

      To join this tour, you'd need to spend at least 1 night in Johannesburg before the tour start date. Unfortunately, we don't offer the option of flying to Botswana, and the tour wouldn't be passing by an international airport for you to join on day 2 either. Pricing: 2-day journey back to Johannesburg - accommodated - per person: US$185. Extra night pre-tour in Johannesburg per person: US$65. Extra night post-tour in Victoria Falls per person: US$105.

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    Christian

    Asked on April 1st, 2022

    I have a question if accommodation is included in the listed price of 1,470 euro or if it's referring to camping?

    Accommodation
    Price / Availability
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2022

      We offer this tour as both camping and accommodated. Pricing for camping is €1385.00 and accommodated is €1750.00. Pricing is based on 2 sharing. For camping, optional single supplement is €35.00. For accommodated, single supplement is €180.00.

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    Cassandra

    Asked on February 23rd, 2022

    Have you made the appropriate changes to fix the issues stated there?

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    Travel Support
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written February 2022

      The roads in Southern Africa, and particularly in East Africa, are not always smooth. Some of the roads are sandy, rocky and some roads have asphalt, but large potholes cause for uneven driving experiences. This is unfortunately not something we can control, but our overland vehicles are designed to cover the distances as best possible.

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Tour ID: 209931

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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    Zimbabwe
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana.Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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