18 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 12 dinners

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As mentioned above, most of the meals on this tour are included in the tour price. When a meal is not included, this is because there are often many options available – we would like to give you the opportunity to explore a bit and test the local cuisine yourself. In these cases, your CEO will be able to suggest some good local restaurants or options for you to choose from.

All included meals will be prepared from fresh local produce. The majority of the shopping for foodstuffs will be done before the trip departs, and fresh goods, such as meats, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, will be bought en route during the trip from supermarkets, local shops and markets. Breakfasts will generally consist of breads and cereals, if time allows a warm breakfast may be prepared. Many lunches will be provided en-route and will be light meals such as sandwiches and/or salads. All evening meals will be freshly-prepared hot meals, and will consist of a variety of continental and local dishes.

Our cook will organize the meal preparation and lead the way here, but will prepare a duty schedule for ensuring a fair, rotating participation from you and your group members in the meal preparation and dish washing duties.

Vegetarian meals and other dietary requirements need to be specified prior to arrival.

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

1. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes

2. This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the African landscape, countries, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience. We use a comfortable and safe customized safari truck for the long drives.

3. An essential part of your safari is participation. The group is usually divided into small groups and given different tasks which change on a day to day basis, from kitchen duty group (helping in prepare meals and clean up afterwards), the packing group (sets up all tables and chairs outside) and the cleaning group (which cleans the truck by emptying the rubbish bin and brooming). it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEOs will do all the meal preparation, but we do ask the clients to help with the washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Mattresses are also available, which are approximately 4cm thick, warm and comfortable.

4. LUGGAGE COMPLICATIONS: It occasionally happens that luggage on international flights into Cape Town, Victoria Falls or Johannesburg does not arrive. Please be aware that this may happen, especially if you have a tight connection in either of these centers, are flying with different airlines with a connection, have a last minute flight change or re-route, or fly from or connect through another African centre. Please be prepared and keep all important documentation and valuables on your person. As well we recommend a change of clothes in your hand luggage. If unfortunately, this does happen, and your luggage does not arrive, you should be entitled to a limited initial compensation from your airline. In Southern Africa, the arrival of lost luggage normally takes between 10 and 48 hours after the initial plane’s arrival. The airlines technically should be responsible to forward your luggage to you, to your hotel or elsewhere in Southern Africa. You may find that your tour will begin, and you still have not received your luggage. When reporting your missing bag at the airport please provide the airline with the emergency telephone number of our local office in South Africa (+27 71 470 6928). Please do not give out any address (starting point hotel) as on most trips we do not stay long enough for the bag to arrive, the airline should phone our local office to arrange the 1. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes

5. YELLOW FEVER: COUNTRY DETAIL

There is no risk of Yellow Fever transmission in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. However, all of these countries require proof of vaccination under International Health Regulations to prevent importation of the virus. It is compulsory to show a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if you are travelling to any of the above countries from a Yellow Fever endemic country, or have recently transited through one (12 hours or more in airport). Endemic countries include: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela.

We advise all travellers on Southern and East Africa itineraries to carry a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate regardless of their country of origin. Given the multi-country nature of these itineraries, travellers will cross borders into countries that require the certificate as a condition of entry from preceding destinations. A traveller entering the itinerary from a non-endemic country may not require the certificate to enter the first country, but will almost certainly require it by the time they cross into a subsequent one. Yellow Fever vaccinations must be administered at least 10 days prior to entry into the first country visited. Under WHO regulations (effective 11 July 2016), certificates are valid for the lifetime of the person vaccinated, there is no 10-year expiry on the certificate itself, though some border officials may be unaware of this. Travellers should carry their original International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (yellow card) at all times during the tour. Travellers without a valid certificate run the risk of being denied entry and will not be able to continue with the tour. Any additional travel expenses incurred will be at the traveller’s own account.

6. Your CEO aims to provide you with the best service possible during your tour. They will be joining you in the back of the truck for a maximum of approximately 50% during driving, to answer questions and provide more information about the areas that you visit. They will spend the remainder of the driving time in front with the driver to enable them to make bookings, do planning and to fulfil other organizational requirements of the tour. During wildlife safari drives, your CEO will ensure to accompany you in the passenger area of the truck. This is of course because they have a lot of knowledge to share with you during these exciting wildlife safari drives. Please do not hesitate to ask your CEO any questions.

7. Please note that on all our Lando (OAV) safari there is a maximum of 22 people per vehicle.

8. VISAS.

Please read the Visa section very carefully. Visas are your own responsibility. Always double check with the embassies what each countries requirement are.

9. Water-wise tips when visiting Cape Town:

– Bring a reusable water bottle, that you can fill with Cape Town’s tasty tap water.

– Reuse your towels in the hotel, for at least two days, before getting new ones.

– Keep your laundry until you have a full load to do, rather than just doing a handful of items.

– Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, or shaving.

– Keep your showers to two minutes or less, and don’t use the bath.

– Use hand sanitizer, instead of washing hands.

10. MONEY EXCHANGE

We strongly advise that you bring ZAR or USD from your home country or exchange money before the start of the tour, to avoid delays on tour. Please see the Money Exchange section for more details.

11. DRONES

The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited.

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

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.

Your camping experience in the Okavango Delta is fondly called “bush camping”. This will be the most basic two nights of our trip, as there is no running water, no showers, nor toilets facilities. You will be truly camping in the wild, away from civilization and its comforts, and completely surrounded by nature – an unbelievable experience some in fact feel is the highlight of the trip.

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.

In Swakopmund, we stay in backpacker’s (hostels) or small guest houses, which will give us a break from camping and to be better located than the campgrounds in the area. Here, the accommodation is based on several people sharing dormitory-style rooms, with possibly 6 to 8 people sharing a room. There will be a mix of private and shared bathroom facilities. Please be aware that where we use multi-share accommodations, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken.

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 Travel Style.

You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. Your baggage should be clearly labelled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase (please avoid a hard-top case), or sports bag, maximum 20kg, plus a daypack. Luggage limits on airlines are strictly enforced and space on vehicles is limited. Porters are not often available, so be prepared to carry your own bags.

For our camping style tours you will need to provide your own sleeping bag, small pillow and sleeping sheet (if you would like). We provide the tent and the sleeping pads.

Please note that the seasons in Africa is quite extreme. Winters (especially South Africa, Namibia and Botswana) can be really cold and summers will be really hot.

If you travel during winter months(May to October) please ensure that you bring warm clothing and a suitable sleeping bag.

A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.

Please be advised that if you plan to bring a drone with you, the use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited.

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Share an authentic meal with the hosts of the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a community initiative in Victoria Falls. Tuck into traditional Zimbabwean lunch staples like sadza, seasonal relishes, and slow-cooked meats prepared with local, in-season ingredients.

Conversations over the table highlight entrepreneurship and family life, turning lunch into community empowerment in action. Your visit channels income to the cooperative and preserves everyday culinary heritage.

Drift between reeds and ochre hills as you paddle the Orange River, which threads the desert along the Namibia–South Africa border. Calm channels suit first-timers, while light riffles keep the pace playful.

Watch for waterbirds skimming the surface and enjoy the quiet of river-carved valleys. This excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a refreshing, low-impact way to explore the river landscape.

Soar above the Zambezi for the storied Flight of Angels, circling the main cataract, Devil’s Cataract, and the serpentine Zambezi gorges. Aerial views capture the full sweep of the waterfall’s basalt-rimmed chasm.

Photography-friendly windows and smooth banking maximize your vantage across rainforest and spray. This scenic flight is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Tackle the Zambezi below the falls and whitewater raft the Zambezi through towering basalt walls of the Batoka Gorge. Between rapids, drift past calm pools where black eagles circle high above.

Professional river crews brief you on safety and seasonal water levels before charging through Grade IV–V waves. This adrenaline-pumping classic is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step to the edge and bungee jump 111m from the historic Victoria Falls Bridge, with the chasm and Zambezi below. The countdown, the leap, and the rebound deliver a pure adrenaline rush framed by mist and rainbows.

Professional crews manage harnessing and photos as you relive the moment back on deck. This bucket-list plunge is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Namibia’s ‘Matterhorn’ and walk among the Spitzkoppe—rust-red Inselbergs rising from the plains. Scramble to viewpoints, photograph the graceful natural rock arch, and search for ancient San rock art hidden in sheltered overhangs.

After dusk, the desert transforms into an observatory: dust-free air and minimal light create star-filled skies perfect for stargazing and long-exposure shots of the Milky Way traced above timeless stone.

Set out to spot wildlife in Etosha National Park, where acacia scrub and open savannah ring a vast, shimmering salt pan. Watch for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and herds of springbok drawn to life-giving waterholes.

As evening falls, settle at a floodlit waterhole near camp to quietly observe nocturnal comings and goings. The vast salt pan, visible from space in the dry season, adds an otherworldly edge to this classic safari setting.

Visit Penduka on the outskirts of Windhoek to share a farm-to-table lunch and support a women-led social enterprise. Browse textiles, beadwork, and ceramics crafted by artisans trained through Penduka’s livelihood programs.

Hear stories of resilience and skill-building in nearby Katutura communities, then savor homestyle flavors in a relaxed garden setting. Your stop directly benefits makers—and turns a meal into a meaningful women’s cooperative encounter.

Glide in a traditional mokoro canoe through papyrus-lined channels as fish eagles call and lilies fleck the water. Bush camping amplifies the soundtrack—crickets, distant hippos, the crackle of fire beneath a sky dense with stars.

By day, join a guided walking safari to read tracks and learn plant lore in this UNESCO-listed oasis. Encounters with red lechwe, elephant paths, and quiet lagoons reveal the pulse of the Okavango Delta at ground level.

Ride the 4×4 shuttle beyond Sossusvlei to step onto Deadvlei, a baked clay pan studded with the blackened trunks of ancient camelthorn trees. Encircled by towering red dunes, this stark scene is a photographer’s dream.

Wander the pan’s cracked surface for surreal, high-contrast compositions under cobalt skies. The shuttle and access are at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided walk to learn desert survival skills—from reading tracks to identifying water-wise plants that sustain life in the Namib. Hear how wind and time shape the geology of the dunes into rippled ridgelines.

As the day cools, settle into a vantage point for a glowing desert sunset over endless sand seas. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Strap in to sandboard the dunes where the Atlantic fog belt meets the Namib. Choose stand-up or lie-down styles and speed down slipfaces with wide ocean views as your backdrop.

Guides share technique and wax up boards for fast, smooth runs on warm, forgiving sand. This adrenaline-lite desert classic is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Lift off over Swakopmund for a Skeleton Coast scenic flight tracing rusting shipwrecks, salt pans, and dunes spilling into the sea. Windows frame the stark shipwreck-strewn shoreline and the dramatic line where desert meets ocean.

Pilot commentary adds context to shifting sands and longshore currents that shaped this treacherous coast. This aerial experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Clip in with an expert instructor for a tandem skydive above one of the world’s most striking drop zones. Freefall views sweep from the Atlantic and Namib to dune waves rolling inland.

After canopy opens, savor the glide and pinpoint landing with desert panoramas all around. This high-energy highlight is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Head out after dark on a night safari to spotlight lesser-seen creatures—aardwolf, bat-eared fox, or prowling cats. The open vehicle and guide’s beam reveal eyeshine and behaviors rarely witnessed by day.

With cooler air and quiet roads, listen for calls and follow fresh tracks as Etosha’s nocturnal cast emerges. This excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Lift above the waterways on a scenic helicopter flight to trace elephant paths, palm-island mosaics, and emerald channels fanning across the Kalahari sands. Optional doors-off photography maximizes your view.

Pilot narration highlights seasonal floods and wildlife corridors as oxbow lagoons glint below. This breathtaking perspective is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Board a boat to cruise the Chobe River as dusk draws elephants, buffalo, and antelope to drink. Hippos yawn in backwaters while crocs warm on sandbanks and kingfishers flash across the channel.

Golden light, cooling breezes, and close-up wildlife make this riverfront a signature Botswana scene. The cruise is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Set out in an open vehicle for a safari drive along Chobe’s riverine woodlands and floodplains, prime country for massive elephant herds and predators shadowing plains game.

Guides read tracks and movements to position for classic sightings as light washes the Chobe River corridor. This wildlife-rich outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk rain-nourished forest paths to viewpoints facing Victoria Falls, known in Tonga as The Smoke that Thunders. Feel spray on your skin as curtains of water plunge into the gorge and rainbows arc in the mist.

Interpretive signs add context on geology, hydrology, and local lore. Park entry is at additional cost and bookable on tour; bring a light rain jacket for the spray.

Cast off upstream for a Zambezi sunset cruise, where the river glows gold and islands silhouette against the sky. Watch hippos surface and crocs laze while birdlife patrols the reedbeds.

Drinks and calm water set an easy pace for sightseeing and photography during the golden-hour river. This relaxed finale is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Head into the Mother City’s lively centre and connect with new friends over music, street energy, and Cape Town’s creative food scene. Bars and cafes along Long and Kloof streets create a festive atmosphere that’s easy to slip into.

Soak up the coastal city vibe framed by Table Mountain, and toast the start of your journey. This social kick-off emphasizes fun, shared discovery, and the freedom to enjoy a free evening your way in a city known for its inclusive, upbeat nightlife.

Explore the West Coast hills at Yzerfontein and learn about San culture and history at !Khwa ttu, a community-run centre preserving the heritage of Southern Africa’s First Peoples. Exhibits and guides introduce traditional lifeways, tracking, and the musicality of click languages.

Walk through fynbos landscapes and engage with trainees whose work sustains living culture. Your visit directly supports skills development and the centre’s mission to keep San stories and knowledge alive for future generations.

Stand on the rim of Africa’s largest canyon and pause for photos and reflection as evening light ignites the vast rock amphitheatres. Wind-carved gorges open to the horizon, with viewpoints near Hobas revealing layered geology and immense scale.

Learn how the Fish River sculpted this dramatic landscape over millennia. As the sun drops, the cliffs glow in copper and violet hues, creating a spectacular sunset backdrop for one of Namibia’s most iconic vistas.

Rise early to climb Dune 45, an iconic star dune along the Sossusvlei corridor. Feel the ridge firm beneath your feet while sunrise paints the Namib in apricot and gold and the desert’s silence settles all around.

Later, step into Sesriem Canyon, where the Tsauchab River once carved shaded narrows that harbor hardy plants and birds. The contrast between sweeping Sossusvlei sands and this chiseled gorge reveals the desert’s fragile lifelines.

Meet your travel crew and meet your CEO and group for a relaxed briefing that sets the tone for the adventure. Get practical tips, safety guidance, and local know-how while learning how the overland routine works and what to expect in camp.

Use this time to ask questions, swap first impressions, and pick up local insights on culture, currency, and customs. This low-key gathering builds a friendly team spirit before you hit Southern Africa’s epic landscapes together.