• 21 Breakfast (B)
• 5 Dinner (D)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Marrakesh: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• Chobe National Park: As the name suggests, a Special Stay ain’t your ordinary accommodation – it’s much more than that. Think of it as an experience in its own right. On this trip, you’ll be able to camp under the stars (all while being surrounded by wildlife) at your Special Stay.
• Amboseli: Nope, you’re all good! All equipment (tents, sleeping bags, etc) will be provided for you.
• Amboseli: You don’t have to. Your road crew will set up camp, cook meals, and clean up afterwards – but you’re always welcome to help!
• Amboseli: You’ll have access to proper bathrooms with real toilets, hot showers and everything you need – just shared with the crew.

• Cape Town: Stroll around the scenic harbour and enjoy some Insta-worthy views, at South Africa’s most-visited attraction. 
• Cape Town: Cable the Table! Take a scenic ride to the top of one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of Nature’ for 360° views of Cape Town. 
• Cape Town: Bo-Kaap. The City Centre. V&A Waterfront. This tour takes in all the historical sites & attractions of the Mother City.  
• Kruger: Our Special Stay is located right inside one of Africa’s most famous Wildlife Reserves (that’s also within one of its most popular Main Camps – Lower Sabie!). The camp is perched on the banks of the incredible Sabie River with a shop, swimming pool and riverside restaurant, where you can to look out for wildlife coming down to drink. Our exclusive camp comprises of canvas dome tents with stretchers, mattresses, linen, towels and charging outlets. Plus, there’s a communal firepit to sit around late into the night, gazing at the stars and listening to the calls of nocturnal animals.
• Kruger National Park: We’ll head into Kruger National Park, one of the most famous wildlife parks in the whole of Africa, to witness wildlife in their natural habitat.
• Kruger National Park: Wanna know how K9 Dogs protect wildlife? Come meet one of our Rangers who’ll tell you all about the K9 Watchdog Project, their fight against poachers, and how your donations from the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience helps them save Africa’s wildlife from extinction.
• Kruger National Park: Keep your eyes peeled and those binoculars close. We’re heading out to spot more magnificent wildlife (cross those fingers for rhino’s!) and stunning scenery with our last game drive as we say goodbye to Kruger.
• Victoria Falls: See the epic waterfall of your Insta dreams. Take a stroll along the edge and see this ‘the smoke that thunders’ in all its glory. 
   
• Chobe: Ready for a night you’ll never forget? Our Special Stay in Chobe is a serene camp that’s surrounded by nature. You’ll find dome tents with stretcher beds, linen and mattress pre-setup in our accommodation for the night. Plus, there’s a dining tent and fire to sit around late into the night under millions of stars. Note: Camping in Chobe is only available from April to October, the rest of the year will be at a lodge accommodation outside the park.
• Chobe: Coast along the banks of the Chobe River in search of thirsty wildlife coming down to drink. 
• Chobe: Be on the lookout for any wildlife we may have heard the night before! 
• Okavango Delta: A night in Africa’s Eden? Yep. This is your true African escape, away from technology. It’s gonna be just you, nature and the incredible sights, sounds and smells of the wilderness. Our campsite is located right next to the Khwai river where all forms of wildlife (great and small) come down to drink. So, keep your camera with you! Camp staff will set up your tents as well as cook all your meals on open fires. Your tents come with stretchers, mattresses, linen and towels. And the campsite also has a chill tent during the day for relaxing between Game Drives.
• Okavango Delta: Our first taste of the Okavango Delta, as we head to our Contiki Safari Camp. Hopefully spotting some of the ‘Big Five’ on our way. 
• Okavango Delta: Get up with the sun in search of the amazing wildlife in this garden of Eden. 
• Okavango Delta: Enjoy another taste of wildlife spotting this afternoon.
• Okavango Delta: Enjoy a sunset trip along the waterways of the Khwai River, looking out for the incredible animals that live here. 
• Okavango Delta: It’s our last drive in the Delta! And our last chance to see any wildlife that eluded us on previous jaunts. 
• Windhoek: We’ll take a scenic drive through Namibia’s capital, uncovering the city’s top landmarks – from the striking Christuskirche and the Independence Memorial Museum to the grand Parliament Building and its peaceful gardens.
• Etosha National Park: Experience life in an African bushman village, as the local people give you a snapshot of their desert lifestyle. 
• Spitzkoppe: We’ll stop off in Spitzkoppe for a bite to eat and a chance to check out the granite peaks that stand out across the glorious desert landscape. Group pic by the famous ‘Rock Arch’, anyone? 
• Sossusvlei: Explore Sossusvlei, snap shots of Deadvlei and wander around Big Daddy sand dune

Join a Swakopmund township tour for an introduction to local neighbourhood life beyond the coastal town’s historic centre. Share a traditional dinner as part of the organised evening.

Swakopmund is often associated with its German colonial-era buildings, but its communities tell a broader Namibian story. This visit pairs local perspectives with food, creating space to engage with the people and cultures that shape the town today.

Choose a locally guided Cape Town township tour paired with an Amy Foundation lunch. Hear local perspectives on community life and the lasting effects of apartheid while spending time beyond the city’s headline sights.

The Amy Foundation is associated with youth development in Cape Town. This experience offers a more grounded view of the city through local voices and a shared meal. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Take on the Zambezi’s white-water rapids in the gorge below Victoria Falls. Paddle with your rafting group through powerful water, with the sheer canyon walls providing a dramatic setting.

The river’s flow changes substantially through the year, affecting rafting conditions and availability. This is an active experience for travellers seeking to encounter the Zambezi beyond the falls’ viewpoints. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Explore the Mother City on a Cape Town sightseeing tour taking in the colourful streets of Bo-Kaap, the city centre and the V&A Waterfront. Stroll around the working harbour and take in views across the water towards Table Mountain.

The route introduces Cape Town’s layered history, from its colonial-era centre to Bo-Kaap’s enduring Cape Malay heritage. At the waterfront, historic harbour buildings sit alongside contemporary markets and quayside cafés.

Ride the Table Mountain cable car above Cape Town’s steep slopes and explore the mountain’s broad summit. From its viewpoints, look out across the city, Table Bay and the Atlantic coastline when conditions are clear.

This flat-topped landmark is part of the Cape Floral Region, known for plant life found nowhere else on Earth. The ascent offers a striking perspective on how the mountain, sea and harbour shape the city below.

Search for wildlife on included game drives through Kruger National Park, travelling through bushveld, riverine habitat and open grassland. Keep binoculars ready for elephants, giraffes, antelope and, with luck, members of the Big Five.

Kruger is one of Africa’s best-known wildlife reserves, with sightings that change by the hour and season. Drives include opportunities to watch for animals near the Sabie River and to spot species that may have stayed hidden on an earlier outing.

Stay inside Kruger National Park at Lower Sabie, where the group’s canvas-tent camp sits beside the Sabie River. Gather around a communal fire beneath the stars and listen for the calls of nocturnal wildlife.

The camp’s riverside setting makes the stay part of the safari experience: animals may come to drink along the river. Tents are equipped with beds, mattresses and linen, while shared facilities include a pool and a restaurant overlooking the water.

Meet a Kruger ranger and learn how the K9 Watchdog Project uses trained dogs to help protect wildlife from poaching. Hear about the practical work behind conservation in a reserve where threatened species still face serious risks.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience adds a human perspective to the safari. It connects wildlife sightings with the people and skills involved in safeguarding the animals and their habitat.

Walk beside Victoria Falls and watch the Zambezi plunge into a deep gorge. Viewpoints reveal sections of the vast curtain of water, while rising spray can soak the paths during high-water months.

Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “the smoke that thunders”, the falls are as much a sound and sensation as a sight. Water levels change through the year, giving each visit a different balance of roaring flow, mist and exposed rock.

Watch for wildlife on included Chobe game drives at changing times of day. Follow routes through the national park and near the Chobe River, looking for elephants, antelope and predators as the light shifts from evening to morning.

Chobe’s large elephant population is a particular draw, but sightings are never guaranteed. The paired drives offer different chances to observe animals drinking, grazing or moving through the bush.

Spend a night at a private Chobe bush camp, with guides, cooks, pre-pitched dome tents and a fire beneath the open sky. Listen for the sounds of the surrounding wilderness while sharing the experience with your group.

Camping makes the landscape feel especially close, from the night calls of jackals and hyenas to the first light over the bush. Seasonal arrangements vary: when bush camping is unavailable, the stay is at a lodge instead.

Pause for sundowner drinks near the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans as the evening light settles over Botswana’s open landscape. The wide horizon and sparse surroundings create a distinctly different atmosphere from the country’s river and delta habitats.

The pans are remnants of an ancient lake system and form one of the world’s great salt-flat landscapes. This hosted stop offers time to take in their scale and the colours of the changing sky.

Explore the Okavango Delta on included game drives, including morning and afternoon wildlife-viewing opportunities. Watch for elephants, hippos and antelope, and scan carefully for predators moving between woodland and waterways.

This inland delta spreads seasonal floodwater across northern Botswana rather than carrying it to the sea. Its mix of channels, floodplains and dry ground supports a remarkable range of wildlife, making each drive a chance to encounter a different side of the ecosystem.

Take a sunset trip along the Khwai waterways and look for animals living at the edge of the Okavango Delta. Watch the banks and reeds for wildlife as the light softens across the water.

The Khwai area links wetland channels with neighbouring bushveld, drawing animals to the water throughout the year. Viewing this habitat in the evening offers a quieter perspective on the delta and its close relationship with wildlife.

Head into the bush on a night game drive in the Okavango Delta, using spotlights to search for animals that are difficult to see by day. Watch for movement beyond the vehicle as the landscape takes on a different rhythm after dark.

Nocturnal drives reveal another side of the ecosystem, from the sounds of insects and distant calls to the possibility of elusive predators. Wildlife sightings remain unpredictable, which is part of the experience.

Stay at a safari camp beside the Khwai River, where pre-erected tents and open-fire meals bring the group close to the Delta’s wilderness. Gather around the campfire and listen to the sounds beyond the circle of light.

Wildlife comes to the river to drink, making the setting rewarding even between game drives. Camp staff prepare the tents and meals; the provided tents have beds, mattresses and linen for a comfortable bush stay.

Discover Namibia’s capital on a guided Windhoek city tour, taking in Christuskirche, the Independence Memorial Museum and the Parliament Building with its gardens. The route offers an introduction to the city’s principal landmarks.

Windhoek’s streets reflect different chapters of Namibian history, from German colonial-era architecture to monuments associated with independence. Seeing these sites together provides useful context for the country’s cultural and political landscape.

Search for wildlife on an Etosha National Park game drive, watching the bush and waterholes for elephants, antelope and other animals adapted to northern Namibia’s dry conditions. Keep an eye out for desert-savvy species as the vehicle moves through the reserve.

Etosha takes its name from the immense pale salt pan at its heart. Seasonal water availability shapes animal movements here, and the park’s open terrain can make for memorable wildlife viewing.

Take an evening walk near Etosha as the heat eases and the light changes across the Namibian landscape. On foot, there is time to notice details that are easy to miss from a safari vehicle.

The walk offers a slower way to experience the area’s dry-country atmosphere and expansive sky. It is a scenic outing rather than a guaranteed wildlife encounter, with the colours of sunset providing the principal spectacle.

Meet San hosts at Omandumba in the Erongo region and hear about their language, knowledge and approaches to living in an arid environment. See handmade arts and crafts and learn directly from local people about aspects of their cultural heritage.

The visit provides an opportunity to listen and ask questions rather than view the desert as scenery alone. San communities have long-standing connections to southern Africa’s landscapes, though their lives and experiences are diverse and contemporary.

Stop at Spitzkoppe to admire the granite peaks rising abruptly from Namibia’s desert plains. Take in the sculpted rock formations and look for a photograph at the area’s well-known Rock Arch.

Sometimes nicknamed the “Matterhorn of Namibia”, Spitzkoppe is distinctive for its isolated silhouette and weathered stone. The visit is a chance to appreciate the scale and geological character of the Erongo landscape, not simply a break in the journey.

Kayak near Pelican Point at Walvis Bay and look for seals in the waters around this sandy peninsula. Keep watch for dolphins and, depending on the season and conditions, other marine life as you paddle.

Pelican Point lies beside the sheltered waters of Walvis Bay, where the Atlantic meets Namibia’s desert coast. Experiencing the area from a kayak offers a close-to-the-water perspective while allowing wildlife to move freely around you.

Head into the Namib Desert on a sunset drive near Sossusvlei. Watch the changing light bring out the contours of the sand and the contrast between pale ground, dark shadow and rust-red dunes.

The Namib is one of the world’s oldest deserts, shaped by wind and extreme dryness. This evening excursion focuses on the landscape’s atmosphere and scale, offering a different view from the more active dune walk.

Explore Sossusvlei in Namib-Naukluft National Park, walking among towering dunes and towards Big Daddy and Deadvlei. Look out for oryx on the approach, and take in sweeping views over the sand and clay pan.

Deadvlei is known for its dark, long-dead camel thorn trees standing against white clay and orange dunes. The stark scene captures the desert’s changing water history and provides one of Namibia’s most recognisable landscapes.

Join a hands-on, MasterChef-style cooking class in Cape Town, preparing food with fellow travellers while enjoying drinks and music. The group setting makes this an interactive alternative to an ordinary restaurant dinner.

Cape Town’s food culture draws on many influences, and cooking together offers a sociable way to engage with the city through flavour. The emphasis is on participation, conversation and the meal you help create. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Travel the Chapman’s Peak coastal road and continue towards Cape Point for cliffs, ocean views and the dramatic scenery of the Cape Peninsula. Look out across the water from one of South Africa’s most striking coastal landscapes.

Cape Point lies within Table Mountain National Park near the peninsula’s southwestern end. This outing is about the scale of the coast, from engineered cliffside road to windswept headland. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Visit Boulders Beach on the Cape Peninsula to watch its colony of African penguins. Observe the birds among sheltered coves and granite boulders while keeping a respectful distance from this threatened species.

The colony offers an unusual meeting of beach scenery and wildlife close to Cape Town. Boardwalk viewing helps protect the penguins and their habitat while giving visitors a clear look at their movements. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Take the chance to kayak near Boulders Beach for a water-level view of the Cape Peninsula’s penguin habitat. Paddle along the sheltered coastline and watch for African penguins around the coves and boulders.

This active addition provides a different perspective from viewing the colony on shore. Penguins are wild animals, so close encounters cannot be promised, but the setting combines marine scenery with a rare coastal wildlife experience. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Sample Cape wines against a backdrop of the region’s distinctive scenery. Compare flavours in the glass and enjoy a slower-paced experience centred on one of South Africa’s best-known food-and-drink traditions.

Viticulture has deep roots in the Western Cape, where varied soils and maritime influences shape the wines. A tasting offers a chance to explore that heritage through regional styles rather than simply admire the view. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Set out on an early-morning Kruger game drive as cooler temperatures bring fresh wildlife activity. Scan the bush for predators returning from nighttime hunting and watch for other animals becoming active at first light.

Sunrise changes both the light and the sounds of the park, offering a different safari experience from daytime drives. Sightings depend on wildlife movements and cannot be guaranteed. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Return to the safari vehicles for an optional sunset game drive in Kruger. Look for elephants, antelope and elusive members of the Big Five as the afternoon heat fades and the bush takes on warmer colours.

Each drive follows unpredictable wildlife movements, so an evening outing offers another opportunity to see species that stayed hidden earlier. The changing light is part of the appeal. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Gather for a traditional South African braai at the Kruger camp, sharing barbecued food with local sides and desserts. The open-air setting turns dinner into a relaxed social experience beneath the night sky.

A braai is more than a cooking method in South Africa: it is a familiar way for friends and family to spend time together around the fire. Here, the sounds of the bush provide the backdrop. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Choose an adrenaline activity at the Victoria Falls Bridge, with opportunities to jump, zipline or swing above the Zambezi gorge. The bridge spans the river between Zimbabwe and Zambia, with steep rock walls framing the experience.

These activities trade a quiet viewpoint for a direct sense of the gorge’s depth and scale. Available choices and participation requirements can vary by activity. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Join a locally guided village tour in the Victoria Falls area to meet residents and learn about aspects of daily life from people who live there. The conversation offers a perspective beyond the region’s famous natural landmark.

A local guide provides context for the community and helps make the visit a respectful exchange rather than a sightseeing stop. Listen, ask questions and engage with contemporary life in the area. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Cruise the Zambezi River at sunset near Victoria Falls, with drinks included in the excursion. Watch the light change across the water and keep an eye on the banks for wildlife.

Above the falls, the river has a broad, calmer character that contrasts with the force of the waterfall and the rapids below. The cruise offers time to appreciate that shift in pace from the water itself. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Explore Zambezi National Park on a guided walking safari, learning to notice tracks, plants and smaller animals often overlooked from a vehicle. A guide helps interpret signs of wildlife while you move through the landscape on foot.

The appeal lies in attention to detail rather than a checklist of big-animal sightings. Walking brings the textures and sounds of the riverside bush into sharper focus. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

See Victoria Falls from a helicopter for an aerial view of the waterfall, rising spray and the Zambezi’s winding gorge. From above, the breadth of the falls becomes easier to grasp than it is from any single walking viewpoint.

The flight reveals how the river cuts through the surrounding plateau and continues through the zigzagging gorges. Visibility and the appearance of the falls vary with weather and water levels. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Cruise the Chobe River at sunset, watching for hippos in the water, crocodiles on the banks and animals arriving to drink. The boat offers a different wildlife-viewing angle from the included land-based game drives.

Chobe’s riverfront is especially rich in wildlife, with seasonal movements shaping what you may see. Low evening light brings colour to the water and shoreline, though sightings remain unpredictable. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Ride in an open safari vehicle across the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, looking for a meerkat colony and stopping to photograph the seemingly endless flats. The spare landscape creates unusual perspectives, with little to interrupt the horizon.

These pans are the remains of a vast ancient lake and rank among the world’s largest salt-flat systems. Meerkat sightings depend on wildlife movements, but the scale of the terrain is a draw in its own right. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Glide through Okavango Delta waterways in a mokoro, the region’s traditional dugout-style canoe. Travelling close to the water brings reeds, reflections and the smaller details of the wetland into view.

The mokoro is closely associated with navigating the Delta’s shallow channels. This quieter outing contrasts with the included vehicle-based safaris and offers another way to appreciate the floodplain habitat. Wildlife encounters are possible but not guaranteed. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Fly above the Okavango Delta by helicopter to see its channels, islands and floodplains from the air. Watch for wildlife below while gaining a wider view of the waterways that are difficult to comprehend from the ground.

The flight reveals the Delta as a shifting mosaic of water and dry land, fed by seasonal floods. Route, altitude and sightings can vary with conditions. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Visit the Okavango Delta Brewery in Maun for a tour and tasting, with the opportunity to share dinner there. The outing offers a sociable change of pace from the region’s game drives and campfire evenings.

Maun is a gateway to the Delta, and this visit provides a taste of its town life. Learn about the brewery’s drinks and compare them over conversation with the group. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Choose a game drive at Okapuka Safari Lodge near Windhoek and watch for wildlife across Namibia’s savannah landscape. It is an opportunity to spend more time observing animals before the safari experience at Etosha.

The outing highlights a different setting from the country’s salt pan and desert dunes, with open country suited to scanning for movement. As with every game drive, sightings depend on the animals. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.

Extend the Walvis Bay outing with a coastal dune tour towards Sandwich Harbour, combining the Pelican Point kayaking experience with time among Namibia’s Atlantic-facing sands. See where high dunes and the shoreline create a striking meeting of desert and sea.

Sandwich Harbour is a well-known feature of the Namibian coast, valued for both its scenery and wetland habitat. This full-day combination suits travellers wanting more exploration beyond the kayak trip. Optional at additional cost; bookable on tour.