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Southern Africa Safari

22 days
From Cape Town to Windhoek
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
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 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walkabout dinner
    Landmarks
    V&A Waterfront
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  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride up Table Mountain
    • City tour of Cape Town's key sights and historical attractions

    Optional Activities

    • Township Tour & Amy Foundation Lunch with local guided insight into life during Apartheid
    • MasterChef-style cooking class with food, drinks and music
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    V&A Waterfront
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Chapman's Peak to Cape Point

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking with African penguins at Boulders Beach
    • Wine tasting with views
    Landmarks
    Chapman's Peak
    Cape Point
    Boulders Beach
  4. Day 4

    Cape Town to Kruger National Park via Johannesburg

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunset game drive in Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Sabie River
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  5. Day 5

    Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise safari
    • Sunset game drive
    • Traditional South African braai (BBQ) dinner
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunrock Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final game drive in Kruger National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise game drive
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  7. Day 7

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Victoria Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Jump, zipline, or swing off the bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia over the Zambezi River
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting along the Zambezi River
    • Locally guided village tour
    • Sunset cruise with drinks
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  9. Day 9

    Victoria Falls to Chobe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Chobe National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking safari along Zambezi National Park
    • Helicopter ride above Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi National Park
    Chobe National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Chobe

    Meals
    Breakfast (light breakfast), Dinner (buffet dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise watching with light breakfast
    • Morning game drive

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife cruise on the Chobe River
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
  11. Day 11

    Chobe to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gweta Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

    Optional Activities

    • Safari vehicle cruise of the salt pans to spot meerkat colonies
    Landmarks
    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
  12. Day 12

    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to Okavango Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (campfire meal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in the Okavango Delta
    • Transfer to Okavango Delta
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  13. Day 13

    Okavango Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (tasty lunch), Dinner (traditional campfire dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    • Afternoon game drive
    • Night drive in the bush with spotlights

    Optional Activities

    • Mokoro boat trip along the waterways of the delta
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
    Khwai River
  14. Day 14

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast (coffee and breakfast at sunrise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Island Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final morning game drive in the Okavango Delta

    Optional Activities

    • Okavango Delta helicopter flight
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  15. Day 15

    Maun to Windhoek

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Town Lodge, Windhoek (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Maun to Windhoek
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
  16. Day 16

    Windhoek to Etosha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (lunch in Otjiwarongo), Dinner (walkabout dinner in Outjo)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ijaba Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Windhoek
    • Transfer to Etosha National Park
    • Walkabout dinner in Outjo
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
    Etosha National Park
  17. Day 17

    Etosha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (buffet dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ijaba Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drive in Etosha National Park
    • Sunset walk
    • Buffet dinner
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  18. Day 18

    Etosha to Swakopmund via Spitzkoppe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (lunch at Spitzkoppe), Dinner (traditional dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prost Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to San Bushmen of Omandumba
    • Stop at Spitzkoppe with lunch
    • Swakopmund Township Tour
    • Traditional dinner
    Landmarks
    Erongo Mountains
    Spitzkoppe
    Swakopmund
  19. Day 19

    Swakopmund and Walvis Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prost Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kayaking trip at Pelican Point, Walvis Bay
    Landmarks
    Walvis Bay
    Pelican Point
    Swakopmund
  20. Day 20

    Swakopmund to Sossusvlei

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (lunch at Solitaire), Dinner (buffet dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Soft Adventure Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Sossusvlei
    • Sunset desert drive
    • Buffet dinner
    Landmarks
    Sossusvlei
  21. Day 21

    Sossusvlei to Windhoek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (farewell dinner at Joe's Beerhouse)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Town Lodge, Windhoek (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Namib-Naukluft National Park
    • Hike along Big Daddy sand dune to Deadvlei
    • Transfer to Windhoek
    • Farewell dinner at Joe's Beerhouse
    Landmarks
    Namib-Naukluft National Park
    Big Daddy Sand Dune
    Deadvlei
    Windhoek
  22. Day 22

    Windhoek

    Meals
    Breakfast (hearty breakfast)
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
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    4.8
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    February 26th, 2025
    5
    Sim was the most amazing guide I could have asked for. His knowledge, humour and ability to connect with everyone...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    We appreciate your feedback and are pleased you had an exceptional experience during your tour with us. It is a matter of great pride for us to have Trip Managers who are indeed an asset to our company and are committed to providing the best possible service to our guests. We thank you for choosing us for your travel needs and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again.
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  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 2
    February 22nd, 2025
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    Had an amazing and very educational holiday in Africa! Would 110% recommend
    Traveled in August 2024
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    We hope to host you again. We appreciate you taking the time to share your ratings with us.
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  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 3
    February 22nd, 2025
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    Sim was the best tour guide ever
    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    We value your feedback and are glad you chose us for your trip.
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  • L
    February 21st, 2025
    5
    Sim made my tour of Southern Africa more magical than I could have ever expected. He shared personal stories that...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for taking the time to share your kind word with us, we are thrilled our Trip Manager provided such excellent service. We hope you take another adventure with us again soon.
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  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 5
    February 18th, 2025
    5
    Good guide, very funny guy
    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    We appreciate your kind words and great ratings. Thank you for travelling with is us.
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  • L
    February 17th, 2025
    5
    The trip was an amazing experience, with Sim beeing a great trip manager, very professional but also fun and...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you so much for your feedback. We're absolutely delighted to hear you had an amazing experience on your tour with us. Our team truly puts their heart into delivering great service, and it means the world to us that you noticed. We're grateful you chose us for your travel adventure, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more fun times in the future.
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  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 7
    February 16th, 2025
    5
    I enjoyed a Contiki tour at the end of 2024 in South Africa with my girlfriend. The tour was exceptional - although...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for your feedback! We're really happy to hear you had a fantastic time on your tour with us. Our team works hard to give awesome service, and it’s great to know their efforts made a difference. We appreciate you picking us for your travel plans and can’t wait to have you back for more adventures in the future!
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  • Z
    February 15th, 2025
    5
    Sim was great at planning everything and making things run smoothly. I would definitely recommend him for any future...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your kind words, we hope you will adventure with us again.
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  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 9
    February 15th, 2025
    5
    Sim is extremely passionate about what he does and connects with all the travelers so well! Not only is he...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and kind words about our Trip Manager. We hope you will join us again.
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  • C
    February 15th, 2025
    5
    Sim was the best tour guide I have ever had. He deserves the be recognized - he truly made me and all my fellow...
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    Traveled in July 2024
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    We appreciate your kind words about our Trip Manager, they really do bring the itinerary to life. Thank you for travelling with us.
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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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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana.Namibia.South Africa.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana.Namibia.South Africa.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana.Namibia.South Africa.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana.Namibia.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Namibia.South Africa.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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.
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