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Experience Southern Africa

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Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Johannesburg

    Johannesburg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Apartheid Museum
    • Group dinner and socializing
    Landmarks
    Apartheid Museum
  3. Day 2

    Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

    Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with group at camp)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem to campsite
    Landmarks
    Greater Kruger National Park
  4. Day 3

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day 4WD safari in Kruger National Park
    • Game viewing and birdwatching
    • Wildlife viewing at waterholes and viewpoints
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  5. Day 4

    Greater Kruger National Park - Black Mambas HQ

    Greater Kruger National Park - Black Mambas HQ
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner by lantern light)

    Included Activities

    • Bush walk with Black Mambas anti-poaching unit to learn snare removal
    • Dinner at Black Mambas HQ
    • Campfire story time with Black Mambas rangers
    Landmarks
    Olifants West Nature Reserve
  6. Day 5

    Olifants West Nature Reserve to Goo Moremi Gorge

    Olifants West Nature Reserve to Goo Moremi Gorge
    Landmarks
    Goo Moremi Gorge
  7. Day 6

    Nata

    Nata

    Included Activities

    • Three-hour 4WD excursion to Nata Bird Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Nata Bird Sanctuary
  8. Day 7

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Victoria Falls
    • Various activities through local activity centre
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  9. Day 8

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Zimbabwean dinner featuring village-style goat stew and peanut butter rice with cultural performance)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Victoria Falls
    • Traditional Zimbabwean dinner with cultural performance
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  10. Day 9

    Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

    Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

    Included Activities

    • Visit Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
    • Scenic sunset cruise on Chobe River with expert local guide
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
    Chobe River
  11. Day 10

    Makgadikgadi Pans

    Makgadikgadi Pans
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with stargazing)

    Included Activities

    • Visit local meerkat colony
    • Dinner and stargazing on Makgadikgadi Pans
    • Sleep out experience on salt flats
    Landmarks
    Makgadikgadi Pans
  12. Day 11

    Makgadikgadi Pans to Okavango Delta

    Makgadikgadi Pans to Okavango Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mokoro safari through Okavango Delta
    • Learning about the Okavango ecosystem from local polers
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  13. Day 12

    Okavango Delta

    Okavango Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise walk to view elephants and Cape buffalo
    • Optional afternoon walk or mokoro trip

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon walk
    • Additional mokoro trip
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  14. Day 13

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Included Activities

    • Mokoro safari on exit from Okavango Delta

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic helicopter flight over Maun and Okavango Delta
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  15. Day 14

    Khama Rhino Sanctuary

    Khama Rhino Sanctuary

    Included Activities

    • Dusk game drive in open safari vehicle with expert local ranger
    Landmarks
    Khama Rhino Sanctuary
  16. Day 15

    Johannesburg

    Johannesburg
  17. Day 16

    Soweto

    Soweto

    Included Activities

    • Cycling tour through Soweto
    • Visit former migrant workers' hostel
    • Learn about Soweto uprising and apartheid resistance
    Landmarks
    Soweto

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4.2
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
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  • James5.0•August 2025
    Very good Highly Recommended
    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for your review, James! We are delighted that all elements of this tour were enjoyed. We hope you again soon, and stay well.
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  • Bingzhi4.0•August 2024
    It was excellent tour to bring us the wild animal world. Good tourist guide, driver and chef!
    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Bingzhi Benjamin Li, thank you so much for sharing your review. We're so pleased to hear you had a great time on our Southern Africa trip! We hope you enjoyed all aspects of your journey with us, and that we can welcome you on another trip in the near future. Thanks again for your positive review!
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  • Abdol3.0•October 2023
    Okay to much time spent driving.
    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Abdol, thank you for sharing your experience with us on our Experience Southern Africa trip! The long drives on our Overland Africa tours are required to cover the distance between some spectacular sites we visit on the trips. Without the drives, we would be limiting what we see on the tours. Since many of the places we visit are quite small, there are limited transportation (flights, and high-speed train), so overland truck is the only way we are able to make the journey.
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  • Phoebe4.5•November 2019
    Everything was fantastic, the guide cook and driver were brilliant and we could not have asked for a better African...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • Coleen4.0•January 2019
    Khensani was great and definitely managed the overall team and tour. A couple of recommendations - the tour should...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • Gerrit4.5•September 2017
    This review focuses on the Intrepid Tour commencing in Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls rather than the entire South African...
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    Traveled in September 2017

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    Veronica

    Asked on September 19th, 2026

    My clients want this trip but only end of march / beggining of april. why is there no availability?

    Price / Availability
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2026

      We've checked our booking system and can currently only see departures starting from May for this trip. Unfortunately, we don't have any departures scheduled for late March or early April at this stage. While we're unable to confirm the specific reason, this may be due to seasonal scheduling, operational planning, or the trip not being offered during that period. If your clients are flexible with their travel dates, we'd be happy to discuss the available departures from May onwards.

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    Cheryl

    Asked on December 4th, 2025

    Is there an option for helicopter flight over Victoria Falls?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025

      On Day 8 you will have a full free day in Vic Falls until 6pm where there will be another Welcome meeting for some new group members who will be joining on for the second half of the tour. This would be the best day to arrange your helicopter flight over Vic Falls. If you are interested in the optional helicopter flight (12 minutes or 25 minutes), Intrepid only endorses Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. This can be pre-booked by your prior to your trip or the leader can assist you with booking this once in destination but it is subject to availability.

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    Louis

    Asked on November 29th, 2025

    For this trip, do you provide sleeping bag/ bed sheet, towels and toiletries for camping? Do you supply daily distilled/bottled water?

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      Louis

      Traveler•Written November 2025

      Is there border check point in every country we enter to check visa and vaccinations?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      This trip comes with a mix of camping and lodge stays. During the camping nights, our crew will set everything up for you — tents, sleeping mats, and sleeping bags. Towels and toiletries aren't included, so it's best to bring your own.

      We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle (at least 1 litre). Our vehicles carry large tanks of treated water, so you can refill your bottle daily.

      Regarding borders - yes, there will be a visa checkpoint at each crossing.

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      Louis

      Traveler•Written December 2025

      Can you please describe me the accommodation be like. What sort of bed we're using? If you have photo that would be great. We are planning to travel in May or June 2026.
      - Camping (with facilities)
      - Permanent Tented Overland Camp
      - Tented Camp
      - Bush camp
      - Meru Tent

      About the meals included, will all these be served and cooked by the crew chef in the group?

      Vaccinations. What vaccine is required aside from Yellow fever? I've read that some are just recommendations. We are planning to travel on May/June.

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025

      Accommodation & Bed Types
      This trip includes a mix of camping, permanent tents, and lodge/hotel stays. Here's a quick breakdown:

      Hotel (2 nights) – Standard twin-share rooms, beds vary by property but are typical hotel-style beds.

      Lodge (1 night) – Comfortable lodge rooms with proper beds.

      Meru Tent (1 night) – Large walk-in canvas tents with camp beds.

      Permanent Tented Overland Camp (2 nights) – Pre-set tents with camp beds and shared facilities.

      Camping with facilities (5 nights) – Dome tents + sleeping mats and sleeping bags (all provided). Shared campground ablution blocks.

      Tented Camp (2 nights) – Safari-style tents with basic camp beds.

      Basic Camping with no facilities (2 nights) – Dome tents + mats + sleeping bags; very simple overnight stops.

      For all camping nights, tents, sleeping mats, and sleeping bags are provided, and the crew handle the setup for you.
      If a campsite has upgrade options, you may be able to purchase a room locally (usually USD 60–120 per twin room per night), but this cannot be pre-booked.

      Meals Included
      Yes — the included meals are prepared by your crew chef and camp team during camping sections. You'll eat a variety of fresh, hearty meals such as:

      Breakfast: toast, spreads, cereal, eggs or pancakes, tea/coffee

      Lunch: sandwiches with salad fillings, fruit

      Dinner: BBQs, rice dishes, pasta dishes, and sometimes local favourites like ugali & stew

      On non-camping nights, you're free to choose your own meals.
      If you have dietary requirements, let me know so I can add it to your booking — and please remind your crew at the welcome meeting.

      Vaccinations
      Here's a simple overview, but please make sure to check with your doctor for personalised medical advice:

      Required (depending on travel route):

      Yellow Fever – Mandatory if arriving from a Yellow Fever risk country (e.g., Kenya). You may be asked to show your vaccination certificate at borders and even when returning home.

      Recommended:

      Malaria prevention medication – May be advised depending on your itinerary. (Mosquito protection is essential.)

      Typhoid – Recommended for travel in Zimbabwe.

      Routine travel vaccines such as Tetanus, Hep A, Hep B — your doctor will advise.

      Dengue – No vaccine required; just mosquito protection.

      If you develop fever-like symptoms during or after the trip, it's important to seek medical attention immediately.

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    Robin

    Asked on August 12th, 2025

    Could you please confirm if the 21st December is still available?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      We have 12 spots available on the 21 Dec 2025 departure. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 200 is required to confirm your space.

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    Ellen

    Asked on May 29th, 2025

    I am coeliac - gluten free. I always get classed with vegan/vegetarian. I am not either of these and more often than not they can eat gluten. I eat fish a little meat cheese eggs etc. How would you be able to cover me

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2025

      We can absolutely inform our local team on the ground about your coeliac/gluten-free requirements. While you're not vegetarian or vegan, we'll make sure your needs are communicated clearly so that you're not mistakenly grouped with other dietary preferences that don't suit you. Your trip crew will plan meals with the whole group in mind, including any dietary restrictions, and will do their best to prepare options that are both safe and satisfying for you.

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    Richard

    Asked on February 6th, 2025

    what are the accomodations?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025

      This trip includes a mixture camping, hotels, lodges and permanent tents. While camping, tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags will be provided and the crew & camp hands will set these up for you. Hotel (3 nights), Lodge (1 night), Meru Tent (1 night), Permanent Tented Overland Camp (2 night), Camping with facilities (5 nights), Basic Camping with no facilities (2 nights), Guesthouse (1 night). There may be the occasional night stop, when we stay in the grounds of a hotel or at a campsite which may also have rooms/cabins available. In this case there may be a choice of camping or upgrading to a room. Rooms cost between approximately USD60-120 per room per night for a twin room and cannot be pre-booked.

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