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South Africa & Botswana Safari

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From Cape Town to Maun
5.0 (1 review)
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  • Safari (medium intensity)

    Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
    Landmarks
    V&A Waterfront
  3. Day 2

    Cape Town

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

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride up Table Mountain
    • Cape Town city tour including Bo-Kaap, City Centre, and V&A Waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Township Tour & Amy Foundation Lunch
    • MasterChef-style cooking class with food, drinks and music
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Bo-Kaap
    V&A Waterfront
  4. Day 3

    Cape Town

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

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Chapman's Peak and to Cape Point
    • Visit to Boulders Beach to see African penguin colony

    Optional Activities

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

    Cape Town to Kruger National Park

    Cape Town to Kruger National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Kruger National Park

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

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise safari
    • Sunset game drive
    • Traditional South African braai (BBQ)
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  7. Day 6

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunrock Guesthouse (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise game drive
    • Final morning game drive through Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  8. Day 7

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Victoria Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Jumping, ziplining, or swinging off the bridge over Zambezi River
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  9. Day 8

    Victoria Falls

    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
    Zambezi River
  10. Day 9

    Victoria Falls to Chobe

    Victoria Falls to Chobe
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive along the Chobe River

    Optional Activities

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

    Chobe

    Chobe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner at a riverside restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife cruise along the Chobe River
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
  12. Day 11

    Chobe to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

    Chobe to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gweta Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise the salt pans in open safari vehicles searching for meerkats
    • Dinner at the lodge
    • Drinks at the bar
    Landmarks
    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
  13. Day 12

    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to Okavango Delta

    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to Okavango Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Campfire meal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in the Okavango Delta
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  14. Day 13

    Okavango Delta

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

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in the Okavango Delta
    • Afternoon game drive
    • Night drive with spotlights

    Optional Activities

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

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Okavango Delta to Maun
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Island Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Maun

    Maun
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Kyle
    Kyle5.0•November 2026
    Led by Sim
    Sim was hands down the best Trip Manager I have ever had. Personable, understanding, knowledgeable and real. The trip...
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    My clients are in their 60s, but very fun and adventerous. Would this still be appropriate for them

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      Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As your clients are outside this age range, they would not be eligible to join the trip.

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  • 3 local currencies

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