Southern Explorer
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- Days
- 34
- Our saving
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- US $ 1,430
Cost/day $42
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Highlights
Start in Lusaka and end in Cape Town!
With the overland truck tour Southern Explorer, you have a 34 day tour package taking you through
Lusaka, Zambia and 18 other
destinations in Africa.
Southern Explorer
includes
accommodation as well as meals, transport
and more.
- Age range
- 18 to 99 year olds
- Accommodation
- Camping, Lodge
- Max Group Size
- 28
- Transportation
- Overland Truck
- Travel style
- Overland truck
2 Reviews
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- EKElenaWritten on November 15, 20175.0 - ExcellentAmazing experience. We had a great tour guide who knew a lot about the places we visited and cooked nice meals for us. Really cool optional activities and a good place to meet like minded travellersShow detailed ratings
Absolute Africa commented on this reviewThanks Elena, great to hear you enjoyed your tour! - SarahWritten on December 14, 20145.0 - ExcellentThe tour to Zim, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa was absolutely amazing. We were sooo lucky to have Vee as our guide. She was superfriendly, knowledgable, a true party queen yet always in control. Her cooking was awesome, her enthusiasm and ability to give everybody a great time impressive. I would love to go on another tour with her!Show detailed ratingsAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you so much for leaving a review, we very pleased that you enjoyed the Southern Explorer!
Itinerary
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- Days 1 - 3: ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE
- Days 4 - 6: ZIMBABWE
- Days 7 - 8: ZIMBABWE
- Days 9 - 12: ZIMBABWE
- Days 13 - 17: BOTSWANA
- Days 18 - 21: NAMIBIA
- Days 22 - 26: NAMIBIA
- Days 27 - 30: NAMIBIA
- Days 31 - 34: SOUTH AFRICA
What's included
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Questions & Answers
Here we have collected and answered the most frequently asked questions about this tour.
- August 1, 2016
I would also like to know if the price is inclusive of activities like bungee jumps in Victoria Falls?
Adrenalin activities like bungee jumping, gorge swing, skydiving etc are not included, these you book and pay for locally.
- August 1, 2016
What are the inclusion of the tour price?
The trip includes the following: • Matopos
• Etosha National Park (2 nights)
• Namib Naukluft National Park
• The Cheetah Sanctuary
• Cape Cross Seal Colony
• Spitzkoppe or similar
• Sossusvlei dunes
• Fish River Canyon
• 27 breakfasts, 26 dinners
• Incl. contribution to final group meal
• 30 nights accommodation, incl. 26 nights camping
• Incl. 3 nights lodge stay, Swakopmund
• & 1 night Ashanti Lodge, Cape Town
• Fully equipped expedition truck incl - fridge, gas, tents, sleep mats - February 15, 2016
What is the local payment?
The local payment is a separate payment from the initial price you pay before you leave. If a local payment is required it will be shown with the trip price. This second payment is made in Africa at the start of your trip. It is payable in USD. The local payment provides us with the means for expenses that need to be paid in cash to local businesses en route to be arranged in the most cost effective manner possible, a saving we can then pass on to you. It also means we can operate in a way that directly supports local businesses and wildlife authorities as we travel. Local Payment will not be changed once you have booked your travel arrangements.
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- Amanda15th May 2018Booking was really easy! The options were displayed clearly and I was able to filter. I especially liked that they recommended a travel insurer because I've never had to get travel insurance. No hassle experience and now I'm ready for my tour!
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- SaturdayJun 30, 2018from Lusaka34 DaysThursdayAug 2, 2018to Cape Town0 seats left$44USD $1,430+ $575 Local PaymentSold outSee similar tours on this date
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- WednesdaySep 5, 2018from Lusaka34 DaysMondayOct 8, 2018to Cape Town8 seats left$44USD $1,430+ $575 Local Payment
- MondaySep 24, 2018from Lusaka34 DaysSaturdayOct 27, 2018to Cape Town8 seats left$44USD $1,430+ $575 Local Payment
- FridayOct 26, 2018from Lusaka34 DaysWednesdayNov 28, 2018to Cape Town5 seats left$44USD $1,430+ $575 Local Payment
- WednesdayNov 28, 2018from Lusaka34 DaysMondayDec 31, 2018to Cape Town8 seats left$44USD $1,430+ $575 Local Payment
- TuesdayJan 15, 2019from Lusaka34 DaysSundayFeb 17, 2019to Cape Town8 seats left$44USD $1,430+ $575 Local Payment
- MondayFeb 25, 2019from Lusaka34 DaysSaturdayMar 30, 2019to Cape Town8 seats left$44USD $1,430+ $575 Local Payment
- SundayMar 31, 2019from Lusaka34 DaysFridayMay 3, 2019to Cape Town8 seats left$44USD $1,430+ $575 Local Payment
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About the countries
Useful things to know before you go
Currencies
- ZK
- KwachaZambia
- $
- DollarZimbabwe and Namibia
- P
- PulaBotswana
- R
- RandSouth Africa
Plugs & Adapters
Visa
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Vaccinations
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid
- Recommended for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A
- Recommended for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera
- Recommended for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis
- Recommended for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B
- Recommended for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies
- Recommended for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Recommended for Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever
- Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Policies
- Location
- Lusaka is the starting point and Cape Town is the endpoint.
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- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- Deposit
- TourRadar only requires a deposit of 20% to confirm this Absolute Africa booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 17 August 2018 the full payment of $1,430 is necessary.
- Cancellation policy
- No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of $1430 for Southern Explorer, but the deposit of 20% is non-refundable. If you cancel via TourRadar the standard cancellation policy applies.
- Availability
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Absolute Africa will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- Credit Cards
- The following cards are accepted for Absolute Africa tours: Visa - Master Card - American Express
Destinations
Covering a total distance of approx 4,357 km.
- Lusaka (Zambia)
- 178 km
- Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe)
- 338 km
- Gweru (Zimbabwe)
- 146 km
- Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)
- 45 km
- Matopos National Park (Zimbabwe)
- 403 km
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- 172 km
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- 176 km
- Maun (Botswana)
- 89 km
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- 89 km
- Maun (Botswana)
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