Best of Southern Africa
Best of Southern Africa
Twelve days, five countries - Big Five safaris, the Chobe River, Victoria Falls, the Namib Desert and Cape Winelands, woven into a single grand loop.
Journey highlights
- Big Five safari
- Chobe National Park
- Victoria Falls
- Namib Desert & Swakopmund
- Cape Winelands tasting
- Cultural village visits
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cape Town
Airport transfer and welcome briefing. Optional sunset visit to Camps Bay.
Meals · Own expense - Day 2
Cape Peninsula Tour
Cape of Good Hope, Chapman's Peak Drive and Boulders Beach (penguins).
Meals · Breakfast - Day 3
Cape Winelands
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine regions.
Meals · Breakfast - Day 4
Travel to Namibia
Long scenic drive north towards the Namibia border region.
- Day 5
Fish River Canyon
Enter Namibia and visit the largest canyon in Africa.
- Day 6
Namib Desert
Travel to the Namib Desert region.
- Day 7
Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
Climb the famous dunes including Dune 45.
- Day 8
Swakopmund
Coastal town - optional sandboarding, quad biking or scenic flights.
- Day 9
Skeleton Coast / Leisure
Skeleton Coast area or leisure time.
- Day 10
Etosha National Park
Travel to Etosha and settle in.
- Day 11
Etosha Safari
Full-day game drive - elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and more.
- Day 12
Enter Botswana
Travel towards the Okavango region.
- Day 13
Okavango Delta
Explore by mokoro canoe.
- Day 14
Okavango Wilderness
Wilderness experience in the Okavango region.
- Day 15
Makgadikgadi Pans
Explore the vast salt pans.
- Day 16
Chobe National Park
Game drive in Chobe.
- Day 17
Chobe River Safari
Boat safari - elephants, hippos, crocodiles and birdlife.
- Day 18
Victoria Falls
Travel to Victoria Falls and enjoy the surrounding area.
- Day 19
Victoria Falls Exploration
Guided tour and optional helicopter flights or adventure activities.
- Day 20
Livingstone, Zambia
Cross into Zambia - Livingstone and local markets.
- Day 21
Zambezi Experience
Optional sunset cruise on the Zambezi and cultural village visits.
- Day 22
Departure
Transfer to the airport in Victoria Falls or Livingstone.
What's included
- Transport in overland safari vehicle
- Professional safari guide
- Accommodation (depending on package)
- National park fees
- Game drives and safari activities
- Okavango Delta experience
- Chobe River boat cruise
- Victoria Falls guided tour
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
What's not included
- International flights
- Visas (Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia if required)
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Drinks and personal expenses
Pricing tiers
Budget overland expedition with camping and lodge stays, game drives, Okavango Delta, Chobe and Victoria Falls.
Lodge accommodation with private rooms, guided safaris and included activities.
Luxury lodges and boutique camps, private vehicle and guide, premium safari experience.
Single-supplement applies · Private departures on request
A curated mix of lodges, tented camps and boutique hotels — each chosen to match the landscape of the day.
May to October — the classic dry season across all five countries.