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Southern Africa Safari (31 destinations)

22 days
From Cape Town to Windhoek
5.0
69 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  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

    • V&A Waterfront visit
    • Township Tour & Amy Foundation Lunch
    • MasterChef-style cooking class with food, drinks and music
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Bo-Kaap
    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

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

    Cape Town to Kruger National Park

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

    Included Activities

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

    Kruger National Park

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

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise safari
    • Visit local shop
    • Pool time at camp
    • Riverside restaurant visit
    • Sunset game drive
    • Traditional South African braai (BBQ)
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 6

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

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

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Victoria Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Jump, zipline, or swing off the bridge over 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 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

    • Overnight camping in Chobe National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking safari in Zambezi National Park
    • Helicopter ride above Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Zambezi National Park
    Chobe National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 10

    Chobe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise game drive
    • Morning game drive

    Optional Activities

    • Chobe River wildlife cruise at sunset
    • Pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
  11. Day 11

    Chobe to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

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

    Optional Activities

    • Safari vehicle cruise of salt pans with meerkat colony search
    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 through Okavango Delta
    • Campfire dinner
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  13. Day 13

    Okavango Delta

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

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    • Afternoon game drive
    • Traditional campfire dinner
    • Night drive with spotlights

    Optional Activities

    • Mokoro boat trip along Khwai River
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
    Khwai River
  14. Day 14

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Brewery tour, tasting, and dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Island Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive
    • Town dinner at Okavango Delta Brewery

    Optional Activities

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

    Maun to Windhoek

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner near hotel
    • Last-minute shopping
  16. Day 16

    Windhoek to Etosha

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ijaba Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Windhoek
    • 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

    • Morning game drive
    • Sunset walk
    • Buffet dinner
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  18. Day 18

    Etosha to Swakopmund

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

    Included Activities

    • San Bushmen visit with language and survival lessons
    • Spitzkoppe visit with lunch
    • Swakopmund Township Tour
    • Traditional dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Browse San handmade arts and crafts
    Landmarks
    Erongo Mountains
    Spitzkoppe
  19. Day 19

    Swakopmund and Walvis Bay

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

    Included Activities

    • Kayaking trip to Pelican Point

    Optional Activities

    • Local restaurants and bars
    • Dune activities
    Landmarks
    Pelican Point
    Walvis Bay
  20. Day 20

    Swakopmund to Sossusvlei

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

    Included Activities

    • Sunset desert drive
    • Buffet dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at lodge
    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

    • Namib-Naukluft National Park visit
    • Big Daddy sand dune walk
    • Deadvlei exploration
    • Farewell dinner at Joe's Beerhouse
    Landmarks
    Namib-Naukluft National Park
    Big Daddy Sand Dune
    Deadvlei
  22. Day 22

    Windhoek

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast with group

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5.0
Overall rating based on 69 Reviews
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    4.8
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
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    June 15th, 2026
    Sim is the most prepared, knowledgeable and genuine tour guide. He brings positive energy, fun and excitement to the...
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  • B
    June 13th, 2026
    Simbonlie (sim) was such An amazing tour fried. He is always prepared and you never need to stress. Any question you...
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    June 13th, 2026
    My guide is Sim for the Southern Africa Contiki trip! It has made such a difference to have a guide who is a local to...
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  • J
    June 13th, 2026
    After an unforgettable African safari with Contiki, I can’t recommend our guide, Sim, highly enough. From the moment...
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  • S
    June 12th, 2026
    Sim was one of the best tour guide he just an incredible person inside and out . He made South Africa trip amazing...
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  • Z
    June 12th, 2026
    Sim was sensational! Very organised, prompt and able to be flexible when needed. The whole trip from start to finish...
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  • K
    June 12th, 2026
    The most amazing guide. Life changing experience.
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  • H
    June 11th, 2026
    Sim was a fantastic tour guide. He had a wonderful energy the whole trip and handled any issue with ease. He made...
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  • M
    June 7th, 2026
    If you’re ever graced with the privilege of being in Sim’s presence anywhere on the Southern African continent, just...
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    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your Trip Manager provided such exceptional support and brought the destination to life through their knowledge, cultural insight and passion for the region. It is especially rewarding to know their dedication helped make your journey so memorable and meaningful. Thank you again for your kind recommendation and thoughtful comments. We hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.
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    June 6th, 2026
    Couldn’t have asked for a better tour manager for my first ever contiki trio! Sim was an all-star, making it look so...
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    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for travelling with Contiki and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to read that your Trip Manager made such a positive impression on your first Contiki trip and ensured everything ran smoothly, even when plans needed to be adjusted due to the weather. It is also great to know that their energy, professionalism and care helped enhance your overall experience. Thank you again for your kind comments, and we hope to welcome you on another Contiki adventure in the future.
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