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Southern Africa Safari 35 to 45 (35 To 45)

22 days
From Cape Town to Windhoek
4.7
6,272 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 - 26
Ages 35-45
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
    Landmarks
    V&A Waterfront
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  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
    V&A Waterfront
  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
    • 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
  4. Day 4

    Cape Town to Kruger National Park via Johannesburg

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

    Included Activities

    • Sunset game drive in Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Sabie River
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Kruger National Park

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

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise safari
    • Pool and camp relaxation
    • Visit local shop
    • Sunset game drive
    • Traditional South African braai (BBQ) dinner
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  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

    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
    • Buffet of African delicacies with drum show
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Victoria Falls

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Victoria Falls to Chobe

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

    Optional Activities

    • Optional guided walking safari in Zambezi National Park
    • Helicopter ride above Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Zambezi National Park
    Victoria Falls
    Chobe National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Chobe

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing and light breakfast
    • Morning game drive

    Optional Activities

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

    Kasane to Gweta

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

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive south from Kasane to Gweta Lodge

    Optional Activities

    • Safari vehicle cruise of Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in search of meerkat colonies
    • Dinner with the crew at the lodge
    • Drinks at the bar
    Landmarks
    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
    Chobe National Park
  12. Day 12

    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to Okavango Delta

    Meals
    Dinner (Campfire meal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Okavango Delta
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Okavango Delta

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Island Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in Okavango Delta

    Optional Activities

    • Okavango Delta helicopter flight
    • Okavango Delta Brewery tour, tasting and dinner
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  15. Day 15

    Maun to Windhoek

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Windhoek's iconic attractions
    • Travel through Savannah scenery across Botswana and Namibia

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Joe's Beerhouse
    • Shopping for supplies in Windhoek
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
  16. Day 16

    Windhoek to Etosha

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

    Included Activities

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

    Etosha

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

    Included Activities

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

    Etosha to Swakopmund via Spitzkoppe

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Spitzkoppe)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prost Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Bushmen village of Omandumba
    • Lunch and visit to Spitzkoppe

    Optional Activities

    • Browse handmade arts and crafts from San Bushmen
    Landmarks
    Spitzkoppe
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Swakopmund

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prost Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking trip at Pelican Point with seal, dolphin, and whale spotting
    • Combo tour exploring coastal sand dunes to Sandwich Harbour
    • Explore Swakopmund local bars and restaurants
    • Dune activities in Swakopmund
    Landmarks
    Pelican Point
    Sandwich Harbour
  20. Day 20

    Swakopmund to Sossusvlei

    Meals
    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
    Solitaire
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  21. Day 21

    Sossusvlei to Windhoek

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Namib-Naukluft National Park
    • Walk Big Daddy sand dune and Deadvlei
    • Farewell dinner at Joe's Beerhouse
    Landmarks
    Namib-Naukluft National Park
    Deadvlei
    Big Daddy sand dune
  22. Day 22

    Windhoek

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final hearty breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Final hearty breakfast
    Landmarks
    Windhoek

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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.

    Type D
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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 August 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 3rd, 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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