24 breakfasts, 23 lunches, 17 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 trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments.

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. 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.

4. An essential part of your safari is participation – from putting up your tent (while camping) or packing away in the morning, to helping with meal preparation and cleaning up – 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.

5. Sleeping bags can not be rented on any of our Africa overland or safari

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 Overland adventure vehicle (OAV) safaris 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:

Cape Town is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts it has seen in over 100 years, and while we want you to have the best time possible while there, here are some tips to help reduce your water usage:

– 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.

12. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Prices listed are indicative and may change seasonally or annually. Your CEO will confirm current rates while on tour.

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook, driver and 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 labeled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase, or sports bag, maximum 15kg, plus a daypack. Luggage limits on airlines are strictly enforced and space on vehicles is limited. Porters are not 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 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.

Gather for a warm community evening featuring a traditional dinner—think braai aromas, maize pap, chakalaka, and seasonal sides—served with generous local hospitality.

Afterwards, enjoy a spirited performance of local dancing, drumbeats, and song. Join in if you like; the shared rhythms and community hosts make for a joyful cultural exchange under southern skies.

Take to the water and paddle the Orange River past reed beds, sculpted banks, and sun-baked hills. Expect gentle flows, bird calls, and cooling dips as the desert contrasts with a ribbon of life.

This is a relaxed, scenic outing showcasing desert-and-river scenery. Offered at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to local water levels and conditions.

Experience a heartfelt meal with the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a cooperative near Victoria Falls. Enjoy a traditional Zimbabwean lunch—sadza, leafy relishes, stews—prepared from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

Hear how this initiative empowers families through culinary skills and small enterprise. A short demo of customs and foodways adds context, flavour, and pride to every plate.

Immerse in Kruger National Park on extended wildlife safari drives, watching for the Big Five, giraffe on acacia flats, and hippos surfacing in oxbow pools. The park’s vastness means each loop brings new encounters.

Pass viewpoints like Hippo Pools and rocky outcrops renowned for big-cat sightings. Birdlife dazzles along rivers and fever-tree groves, completing the portrait of classic African savanna.

Take a Skeleton Coast scenic flight tracing dune slipfaces, seal colonies, and rusting shipwrecks where the desert meets the Atlantic. Low-level views reveal colours and textures unseen from the ground.

Weather-dependent and offered at additional cost, this photogenic flight is bookable on tour and often ranks as a trip highlight for shutterbugs.

Head out after dark on a night safari in an open safari vehicle, using spotlights to seek hyena, porcupine, and prowling cats near Etosha waterholes.

Guided by expert trackers, this add-on reveals a secretive cast of nocturnal wildlife. Offered at additional cost and bookable on tour; availability may vary by season and camp.

Board for a serene Chobe River sunset cruise where crocodiles bask, hippos yawn, and huge elephant herds come to drink. The golden hour lays golden light on the water as birds skim the surface.

Offered at additional cost and bookable on tour; a relaxed, wildlife-rich complement to land-based game drives.

Tackle a world-class stretch and whitewater raft the Zambezi beneath the falls, bouncing through the Batoka Gorge on heart-thumping rapids with expert river guides.

Seasonal water levels determine availability and rapid grades. Offered at additional cost and bookable on tour; all safety gear provided.

Scan the pans of Etosha National Park on daytime wildlife safari drives for elephants dust-bathing, lion prides in the thornveld, and photogenic zebra herds on the pale salt crust.

As darkness falls, settle near floodlit waterholes where rhino, giraffe, and shy nocturnal species move in and out of the glow. Etosha’s wide horizons deliver classic big-game drama from dawn to night.

Hike the trails of the Waterberg Plateau, where red sandstone cliffs rise above woodland and springs. Follow shaded paths to lookouts with sweeping views across Namibia’s savannah.

Learn about conservation in this refuge for endangered species and watch for antelope, raptors, and tracks in sandy gullies. The forest-cloaked ravines make a serene contrast to the open desert beyond.

Sit down to an uplifting stop at Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop beside Goreangab Dam. Enjoy a fresh, locally sourced lunch while meeting artisans at this women-led social enterprise.

Tour textile, beadwork, and pottery workshops where skills translate into livelihoods. Your visit directly supports training and fair income, with vibrant crafts that reflect Namibian creativity.

Glide silently in a mokoro canoe through reed-fringed channels of the Okavango Delta, polers guiding past lily pads and kingfishers. Step ashore for a guided bush walk tracking spoor and learning the rhythms of the islands.

As dusk settles, gather by the campfire under the stars. This seasonal floodplain—fed by rains in Angola—comes alive with birdsong, hippo grunts, and a night sky bright enough to navigate by.

Join rangers for a guided bush walk in the Mapesu Private Reserve, tracing animal tracks, browsing medicinal plants, and moving quietly between sandstone kopjes and mopane woodland.

Pause beneath ancient baobab trees and scan for elephants, antelope, and prolific birdlife along the Limpopo Valley’s fringes. Walking reveals details a vehicle can’t—footprints, scents, and the bush’s subtle language.

Discover the Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site illuminating a 13th-century trading kingdom and its famed Golden Rhino. Exhibits and film reveal a sophisticated African society linked to coastal trade.

Continue on a safari drive among riverine forests and sandstone ridges at the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe. Look for elephants and plains game as cultural heritage meets striking wilderness.

Ride a 4×4 shuttle deep into Sossusvlei to walk across Deadvlei, a dazzling white pan dotted with skeleton camelthorn trees under towering sand dunes. The contrasts make extraordinary photographs.

This access shuttle is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Midday heat can be intense—carry water, a hat, and sun protection for this otherworldly landscape.

Join a guide for a Namib Desert walk learning desert survival skills, dune geology, and desert-adapted wildlife before pausing for a glowing sunset over the dunes.

It’s an informative, low-impact outing offered at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for travellers keen to understand how life persists in the world’s oldest desert.

Strap in to sandboard the Namib dunes, carving golden slopes with views to the Atlantic-meets-desert horizon. Choose lie-down speed runs or try stand-up boarding with instruction.

Helmets, boards, and guidance are provided. This adrenaline fix is offered at additional cost and bookable on tour, weather-dependent.

Climb to altitude for a breathtaking tandem skydive above the Namib Sea of Sand and the stark Skeleton Coast. Freefall, then float under canopy with dunes and ocean sprawling below.

All gear and instruction included; weight and weather restrictions apply. Offered at additional cost and bookable on tour or in advance.

Lift off for a helicopter over the Okavango, tracing hippo channels, palm-dotted islands, and elephant trails through a maze of channels. Optional doors-off seats heighten the thrill and photo angles.

Flights are weather-dependent, offered at additional cost, and bookable on tour. A spectacular way to grasp the Delta’s scale and seasonal pulse.

Head out in an open-top game drive vehicle to explore Chobe National Park, famed for elephants, buffalo, and big-cat territory along riverine forests and floodplains.

This add-on is offered at additional cost and bookable on tour, with departures typically timed for prime wildlife activity.

Walk rainforest paths in Victoria Falls National Park to a chain of spray-soaked viewpoints facing the thundering curtain of water. On sunny days, rainbows arc across the gorge.

Entrance fees are at additional cost and this visit is bookable on tour. Expect to get wet—bring a light jacket or rent a poncho locally.

Soar on the classic Flight of the Angels for an aerial view of Victoria Falls and the sinuous Batoka Gorge, with the Zambezi River carving dramatic bends below.

This scenic flight is offered at additional cost and bookable on tour. Weather-dependent and spectacular in all water levels.

Step to the edge and bungee jump 111m from the historic Victoria Falls Bridge, framed by spray and gorge walls. The rebound delivers an unforgettable adrenaline surge above the Zambezi.

Offered at additional cost and bookable on tour; weather and operational conditions apply. Photos and videos available for purchase.

Unwind on a tranquil Zambezi sunset cruise above the falls, scanning for elephants and birdlife as the glassy river at dusk mirrors the sky. Sundowners and snacks set an easygoing mood.

Offered at additional cost and bookable on tour; a laid-back favourite for your Victoria Falls evenings.

Explore the historic towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, admiring Cape Dutch gables between cellar-door tastings of Chenin Blanc, MCC, and Pinotage on a curated South African wine tour and tasting.

Offered at additional cost and available to pre-book; early starts mean an extra pre-night in Cape Town is recommended to join comfortably.

Visit the !Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre on the West Coast and explore immersive exhibits guided by trainees preserving San culture and history. Hear stories of tracking, foraging, and language as you learn how ancient knowledge shapes life in southern Africa’s drylands.

Support a meaningful G for Good initiative where training in hospitality and guiding creates opportunity. Expect inspiring perspectives, cultural pride, and a nuanced look at the region’s first peoples.

Stand at the edge of Fish River Canyon, Africa’s largest, and watch the sunset over the rim ignite layered rock in copper and rose. Wind scours the cliffs as silence settles across a landscape carved by floods and time.

Absorb sweeping views into a chasm that rivals the world’s great canyons, its basalt and sandstone walls telling an ancient geologic story under a sky fading to violet.

Climb the rippled spine of Dune 45 sunrise as the Namib Desert shifts from indigo to apricot. From the crest, gaze across a sea of dunes where wind sculpts new patterns every day.

Later, step into shade-cooled Sesriem Canyon, a river-cut corridor where occasional pools sustain life against all odds. Learn how the Tsauchab’s rare flows shape this stark, resilient landscape.

Explore the russet domes of Spitzkoppe, Namibia’s famed inselbergs. Walk to the natural rock arch, scramble over warm granite, and seek out ancient rock art panels etched by San communities.

As evening deepens, look up to a star-filled desert sky unspoiled by light. The Milky Way rises bright above the plains, adding a cosmic finale to this otherworldly landscape.

Meet your travel crew at a relaxed kickoff where you’ll meet your CEO and fellow travellers, run through essentials, and set shared expectations for life on the road. Get tips on packing the Lando, camp routines, and how this small-group journey works best when everyone pitches in.

Learn how our overland adventure blends epic landscapes with community visits and wildlife time. It’s a friendly, practical start that builds confidence and camaraderie before the wild places begin to unfold.

Head into the city to connect with new friends on buzzing Long Street, where balcony-lined bars, Afro-jazz rhythms, and street food stands set an instant Cape Town mood. It’s a casual, upbeat way to swap stories and settle into the trip’s sociable rhythm.

Soak up the Cape Town nightlife energy in a district shaped by diverse communities and creative culture, from craft beers to live music. Come ready to toast the journey ahead.