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The Grand Southern Safari (33 destinations)

20 days
From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
4.5
895 reviews

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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 4 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town to Citrusdal

    Cape Town to Citrusdal
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Traditional South African dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional dinner at accommodation
    Landmarks
    Cederberg Mountains
  2. Day 2

    Citrusdal to Orange River

    Citrusdal to Orange River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Spring wildflowers viewing (July-September)
    Landmarks
    Orange River
  3. Day 3

    Orange River to Keetmanshoop

    Orange River to Keetmanshoop
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic walk along the rim of Fish River Canyon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoe on the Orange River
    Landmarks
    Fish River Canyon
  4. Day 4

    Keetmanshoop to Namib-Naukluft National Park Area

    Keetmanshoop to Namib-Naukluft National Park Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Quiver Tree Forest visit
    • Giants Playground visit
    Landmarks
    Quiver Tree Forest
    The Giants Playground
  5. Day 5

    Namib-Naukluft National Park Area

    Namib-Naukluft National Park Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided walks from camp
  6. Day 6

    Namib-Naukluft National Park

    Namib-Naukluft National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sesriem Canyon visit (accommodated departures)
    • Hike up Dune 45
    • 4x4 shuttle to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
    Landmarks
    Dune 45
    Sossusvlei
    Deadvlei
    Sesriem Canyon
  7. Day 7

    Namib-Naukluft Area to Swakopmund

    Namib-Naukluft Area to Swakopmund
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided desert walk with local expert
    • Tropic of Capricorn crossing

    Optional Activities

    • Dolphin cruise
    • Skydiving
    • Sandboarding
    • Quad biking
    Landmarks
    Tropic of Capricorn
  8. Day 8

    Swakopmund

    Swakopmund
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Dolphin cruise
    • Skydiving
    • Sandboarding
    • Quad biking
    • Coffee shops and bakeries
  9. Day 9

    Swakopmund to Brandberg

    Swakopmund to Brandberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Walvis Bay
    • Lichen Fields viewing with guide commentary
    • Approximately two-hour return hike to White Lady rock painting
    Landmarks
    Walvis Bay
    Brandberg Mountain
    White Lady Rock Painting
  10. Day 10

    Brandberg to Etosha National Park

    Brandberg to Etosha National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in truck
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  11. Day 11

    Etosha National Park

    Etosha National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in truck
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  12. Day 12

    Etosha National Park

    Etosha National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  13. Day 13

    Etosha National Park to Divundu

    Etosha National Park to Divundu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Windhoek with guide
    Landmarks
    Kavango River
  14. Day 14

    Divundu to Maun

    Divundu to Maun
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning boat cruise on Kavango River
    Landmarks
    Kavango River
  15. Day 15

    Maun to Khwai Conservation Area

    Maun to Khwai Conservation Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Khwai Conservation Area in safari vehicles
    • Afternoon mokoro excursion preparation

    Optional Activities

    • Okavango Delta scenic flight
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Moremi Game Reserve

    Moremi Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drive in Moremi Game Reserve
    Landmarks
    Moremi Game Reserve
  17. Day 17

    Khwai Conservation Area to Nata

    Khwai Conservation Area to Nata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon pans drive at Nata
    Landmarks
    Nata Pans
  18. Day 18

    Nata to Chobe National Park

    Nata to Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park boat cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Chobe National Park morning game drive
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
  19. Day 19

    Kasane to Victoria Falls

    Kasane to Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Victoria Falls entry fee
    • Zambezi Sunset Cruise
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  20. Day 20

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Victoria Falls
    • Zambezi Sunset Cruise
    • Bungee Jump
    • Helicopter Flights
    • White Water Rafting
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls

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Rating
4.5(895 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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    July 16th, 2025
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    October 5th, 2023
    As a first time sole female traveler, my trip was absolutely incredible. My tour guide, Gareth, was so knowledgable...
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    January 7th, 2020
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