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Southern Africa Safari 35 to 45 (35 To 45)

22 days
From Cape Town to Windhoek
4.7
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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))

    Included Activities

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

    Cape Town

    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 exploration
    • 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 - Cape Point - Boulders Beach

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

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic drive along Chapman's Peak
    • Visit to Cape Point
    • Boulders Beach visit and observation of African penguins
    • Kayaking with African penguins
    • Wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Chapman's Peak
    Cape Point
    Boulders Beach
  4. Day 4

    Cape Town to Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

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

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Johannesburg
    • Coach journey to Kruger National Park
    • Sunset game drive upon arrival at Kruger
    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
    • Visit local camp shop
    • Swimming pool
    • Riverside restaurant experience
    • Sunset game drive
    • Traditional South African braai or BBQ dinner
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  6. Day 6

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunrock Guesthouse (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise game drive
    • Late breakfast
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

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

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Victoria Falls
    • Hike along Victoria Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Jump, zipline or swing off the bridge over Zambezi River
    • Optional buffet dinner with African delicacies and drum show
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  8. Day 8

    Victoria Falls

    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 National Park, Botswana

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Chobe National Park

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

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise observation with light breakfast
    • Morning game drive

    Optional Activities

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

    Kasane to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gweta Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise the salt pans in open safari vehicles
    • Meerkat colony search
    • Sundowner drinks
    Landmarks
    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
  12. Day 12

    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to Okavango Delta

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

    Included Activities

    • Game drive to Okavango Delta
    • Campfire meal
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
    Khwai River
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Okavango Delta

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

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    • Lunch at camp
    • Afternoon game drive
    • Campfire dinner
    • Night drive with spotlights

    Optional Activities

    • Mokoro boat trip along delta waterways
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  14. Day 14

    Okavango Delta to Maun

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

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive
    • Coffee and breakfast at sunrise

    Optional Activities

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

    Botswana to Namibia (Maun to Windhoek)

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

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey across Botswana-Namibia border

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Joe's Beerhouse
    • Last-minute shopping in Windhoek
    Landmarks
    Joe's Beerhouse
  16. Day 16

    Windhoek to Etosha National Park

    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
    Etosha National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  17. Day 17

    Etosha National Park

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

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    • Lunch at lodge
    • Sunset walk
    • Buffet dinner at lodge
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  18. Day 18

    Etosha to Swakopmund

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to San Bushmen of Omandumba
    • Language and survival education from Bushmen
    • Lunch near Spitzkoppe

    Optional Activities

    • Browse San Bushmen handmade arts and crafts
    • Free evening exploration of Swakopmund
    Landmarks
    Spitzkoppe
    Erongo Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Swakopmund - Walvis Bay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prost Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kayaking trip at Pelican Point, Walvis Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon exploration of Swakopmund
    • Township tour with homemade dinner at traditional restaurant
    Landmarks
    Walvis Bay
    Pelican Point
  20. Day 20

    Swakopmund to Soussusvlei

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

    Included Activities

    • Lunch in Solitaire
    • Sunset desert drive
    • Buffet dinner at lodge
    Landmarks
    Soussusvlei
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  21. Day 21

    Soussusvlei - Deadvlei - Windhoek

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Namib-Naukluft National Park
    • Walk of Big Daddy sand dune
    • Deadvlei visit
    • Lunch
    • Farewell dinner at Joe's Beerhouse
    Landmarks
    Namib-Naukluft National Park
    Big Daddy Sand Dune
    Deadvlei
    Joe's Beerhouse
  22. Day 22

    Windhoek

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty farewell breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell breakfast
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