15 Day Southern Africa Overland Safari

Fully Guided Adventure Small Group 4WD Wildlife

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Trip Length

15 Days

Trip Starts

Johannesburg

Trip Finishes

Johannesburg

15 Day Southern Africa Overland Safari Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe

Trip Operator

G Adventures

102 Reviews

Trip Style

Overland Safaris

Departures

Jun 2025 to Dec 2027

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Affordable

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Moderate

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

DSJS

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day Southern Africa Overland Safari. Dive right into the raw, wildness of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe from the vantage of our rugged Lando. Explore the depths of the Okavango Delta by traditional canoe and spend time bush camping away from civilization. Track wildlife on foot in Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park, and snap photos of the "big five" in Kruger National Park. Camping will keep you close to the jaw-dropping scenery and provide you with a full experience of Africa over the course of 15 unforgettable days.

Itinerary

If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum. Stay: Hotel Sky Sandton

Cross the border into Botswana and travel across the desolate landscape of the central-eastern part of the country to the wild bush within Khama Rhino Sanctuary; a unique community initiative in wildlife conservation. This is where the group will stop for the night and set up camp before time around the fire beneath a starry sky. Stay: Khama Rhino Sanctuary Camp (B/L/D)

Enjoy a wildlife drive through the Khama Sanctuary, learning more about this special place along the route. Climb back in the Lando and travel through Maun where the land becomes more fertile the closer you get to the Okavango Delta. Stay: Sedia Riverside Lodge (B/L)

On the way to the Delta set off on a wildlife walk and learn about tracking the animals while gaining more insight into their natural behaviours. Later, begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) and search for birds en route to the basic bush camp where you’ll set up camp and sing with the locals for the evening. Stay: Okavango Delta Camping (B/L/D)

Choose to wake up early and watch a sunrise in the bush before traveling out of the Okavango Delta via mokoro through the channels. There will be time for showers while in Maun before boarding the Lando to Gweta, where the group will camp under the massive baobab trees. Free time will be had upon arrival to camp. Stay: Planet Baobab (B/L/D)

The best way to appreciate one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos is on an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent. Stay: Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite (B/L)

For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls, or bungee jumping with the waterfalls in sight. You can also opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border into Zimbabwe. Stay: Explorers Village Camping (B/L)

Spend a full free day on your own exploring the Victoria Falls area. Opt to try activities in the area like whitewater rafting, a scenic helicopter flight over the falls, or bungee jumping with the thundering falls in sight. Stay: Explorers Village Camping

Begin the day early with Victoria Falls thundering in the distance. Then, climb into the Lando and enjoy the scenery along the way to Matobo National Park. It will be a full travel day. Stay: African Wanderer Campsite (B/L/D)

Set off in an open wildlife safari through Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe. Visit a Khoisan cave with historic paintings, learn about edible plants, and wildlife conservation efforts. Stay: African Wanderer Campsite (B/L/D)

Spend most of the day travelling in the Lando before crossing the border into South Africa. In the evening, relax at the campsite and opt to enjoy the mineral pool located nearby. Stay: Tshipise Forever Resort (B/L/D)

Spend the full day on a wildlife safari drive within the 5 million acres of Kruger National Park. Search for the “big five” and travel through the vast savannah stopping at prime viewing areas like Hippo Pool, the Kruger Tablets, and the Red Rocks. Stay: Satara Rest Camp (B/L/D)

Spend another day on a safari drive through Kruger National Park. Please note there is also the option to embark on the safari in a 4x4 vehicle instead. Later, sit down for a traditional dinner with the group and take part in some local dancing. Stay: Aan De Vliet Holiday Resort (B/L/D)

Spend the day in the Lando enjoying the scenery en route to Johannesburg, which is also South Africa’s largest city. There will be some free time in the evening to find a place for dinner on your own. Stay: Hotel Sky Sandton (B/L)

Depart at any time. If you aren't ready to go home just yet, simply talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of South Africa or beyond! (B)

Trip Inclusions

Spot the "big five" in Kruger National Park.
Listen to the thundering Victoria Falls.
Track wildlife on foot in Matobo National Park.
Travel through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro.
Discover three of Africa’s diverse countries.

Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive
Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
Guided walk and open vehicle safari drive in Matobo NP
Kruger NP entrance with wildlife safari drives in the Lando
Traditional dinner and local dancing
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Simple hotels (2 Nights, single or twin-share), participation camping (11 Nights), basic bush camp (1 Night)
The first and last nights of this tour in Johannesburg will be spent in simple hotel accommodation - twin (same sex occupants) or double rooms or in a single room if MOR was requested. Please be aware that where we use multi-share accommodations, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken.
From day 2 onwards we will be camping in 2 person safari tents. Camping in Africa is truly an adventure. You will be able to get off the beaten track to get a first-hand experience of the beautiful wilderness and nature. While camping, we stay at designated campsites in national parks and outside towns. Campsite facilities in southern Africa are generally good, but can be basic in certain places. There are generally small restaurants and/or bars, washing facilities and occasionally telephones available.
The camps have flush toilets, and showers at some camps are outdoors, having simple reed enclosures for privacy. Additionally, warm water is available at most sites, but it is not guaranteed to always be warm when you take your shower; the warm water may be used up others who also use the camp. We usually set-up camp within close proximity to the toilet facilities, though occasionally to reach them you may to walk a short distance.
All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied, including camp mattresses, which are warm and comfortable. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. They are good quality, durable, industry-standard 2-person safari canvas tents. Please note that most adults will not be able to fully stand up inside the tents, though most travellers find these more than adequate, as they have a base area of approximately 4 square meters. These tents are regularly treated with a waterproofing agent, but under certain rainy conditions, the tent fabric may become saturated to the point where seepage or leakage may occur. All tents have built-in mesh insect netting on the windows and doors.
We travel with our own portable camp chairs with a comfortable back-rest, and we utilize our own cooking equipment to provide the group good quality camp meals.
In camping within the national parks and conservation areas, some camp sites are enclosed for keeping the resident wildlife out. Other camps are open to the natural environment – care must be taken, especially at night, when a torch/flashlight is recommended when walking around the camp area.
Despite the challenge that a few days “roughing it” may pose to some, the experience of being that close to nature, camping under the African stars, and seeing incredible wildlife at your tent door-step is not just gratifying but ultimately an experience of a lifetime.
Please note that due to the high demand for accommodation in the parks, sometimes we will arrange alternative accommodation outside of the park. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic/Standard Travel Style.

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides

13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 8 dinners

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), open safari vehicle, mokoro, walking

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Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Southern Africa Overland Safari

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Day 1: Johannesburg

Day 2: Johannesburg - Serowe

Day 3: Serowe - Maun

Day 4: Maun - Okavango Delta

Day 5: Okavango Delta - Gweta

Day 6: Gweta - Kasane

Day 7: Kasane - Victoria Falls

Day 8: Victoria Falls

Day 9: Victoria Falls - Matobo National Park

Day 10: Matobo National Park

Day 11: Matobo National Park - Tshipise

Day 12: Tshipise - Kruger National Park

Day 13: Kruger National Park - Greater Kruger Area

Day 14: Greater Kruger Area - Johannesburg

Day 15: Johannesburg

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