41 Day Best of Southern Africa Tour Tour

FROM ZAR 158,300
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41 Days
Max 20
Cape Town Cape Town
Mixed 5 Nights Permanent tent | 35 Nights Lodge
3 Countries Botswana | Namibia | South Africa

An unforgettable adventure, covering the best of Southern Africa, starting and ending in the city of Cape Town.

Say goodbye to the captivating city of Cape Town as you venture northward towards Namibia. Trek along the rim of the majestic Fish River Canyon, the world’s second-largest, and marvel at the timeless beauty of Deadvlei and Dune45 in Sossusvlei. Your journey leads you to the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where desert meets the sea. Traverse the wildlife-rich landscapes of Etosha National Park before delving into Botswana’s wilderness, gliding through the Okavango Delta in traditional mokoros and witnessing the majestic elephants gathering along the Chobe River.

Next, we visit Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of unparalleled magnificence. Venture southward to Johannesburg, where the legendary Kruger National Park awaits with its abundance of wildlife. Explore the Panorama Route, taking in the spectacular views of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, and the iconic God’s Window.

Continue your journey through Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, and ascend to the highlands of Lesotho. Explore Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for close encounters with Africa’s wildlife. Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise in St. Lucia, where hippos and crocodiles bask in the warm sunlight. Traverse the rugged terrain of the Drakensberg mountains and vast Karoo plains on the way to the renowned Addo Elephant National Park.

As you travel along the scenic Garden Route, enjoy tranquil beach strolls and captivating forest hikes. Uncover the underground chambers of the Cango Caves before reaching Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. Admire the picturesque Cape Whale Coast, with opportunities to spot Southern Right whales and African penguins in Hermanus and Bettys Bay.

End your overland adventure in the vibrant city of Cape Town, brimming with culture, history, and natural beauty.

Departure & Return Location

Cape Town Cape Town

Price Includes

  • Qualified crew
  • Transport in 20-seater truck & 12-seater quantum minibus
  • Entrance fees to national parks
  • Filtered water

Price Excludes

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Gratuities / Tips

Highlights

  • Discover Botswana's Okavango & Chobe
  • Experience Namib Desert's vastness
  • Explore majestic Victoria Falls
  • Scour Kruger & Hluhluwe-Imfolozi for wildlife
  • Travel South Africa's famous Garden Route
  • Visit Eswatini (Swaziland) & Lesotho

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable lodge accommodation.

On this tour, you will sleep at comfortable 2-3 star lodges. In some areas we use permanent safari tents which are equipped with beds. Rooms usually offer en-suite bathrooms and are twin share. If you are a solo traveler (or odd number traveller) then you will need to book a single room as sharing with other guests is not an option.

Remember to bring your own towel, as it may not always be provided.

If your trip visits East Africa, be prepared for more rustic accommodations compared to Southern Africa. You might find yourself going without hot showers, sharing bathrooms, spending long hours on the road, and needing to buy your own drinking water. Despite these challenges, the charm of the local people and the stunning natural beauty, make it all worthwhile.

This tour offers both accommodation and camping options. If you prefer to sleep in a tent, we recommend choosing the camping option. To view details on the camping option please click the link below. (Both campers and lodgers will travel together in the same overland vehicle.)


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Itinerary

Day 1: Cape Town To Citrusdal - South Africa

Day 2: Citrusdal To Orange River (Gariep) - South Africa / Namibia

Day 3: Orange River (Gariep) To Keetmanshoop - Namibia

Day 4: Quiver Tree Forest & Giants Playground To Namib Naukluft Np Area - Namibia

Day 5: Namib-naukluft National Park Area - Namibia

Day 6: Namib-naukluft National Park (Sossusvlei) - Namiba

Day 7: Namib-naukluft National Park To Swakopmund - Namibia

Day 8: Swakopmund - Namibia

Day 9: Swakopmund To Brandberg - Namibia

Day 10: Brandberg To Etosha National Park - Namibia

Day 11: Etosha National Park - Namibia

Day 12: Etosha National Park - Namibia

Day 13: Etosha To Divindu - Namibia

Day 14: Divundu To Maun - Namibia / Botswana

Day 15: Maun To Khwai Conservation Area - Botswana

Day 16: Moremi Game Reserve - Botswana

Day 17: Khwai To Nata - Botswana

Day 18: Nata To Chobe National Park - Botswana

Day 19: Chobe To Victoria Falls - Botswana / Zimbabwe

Day 20: Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe

Day 21: Victoria Falls To Francistown - Zimbabwe / Botswana

Day 22: Francistown To Johannesburg - Botswana / South Africa

Day 23: Johannesburg To Kruger - South Africa

Day 24: Kruger National Park - South Africa

Day 25: Kruger National Park - South Africa

Day 26: Kruger To Eswatini - South Africa / Eswatini

Day 27: Eswatini - Eswatini

Day 28: Eswatini To St Lucia - Eswatini / South Africa

Day 29: Hluhluwe – Umfolozi Game Reserve / Isimangaliso Wetland Park - South Africa

Day 30: St Lucia To Drakensberg - South Africa

Day 31: Drakensberg - South Africa

Day 32: Drakensberg To Lesotho - South Africa / Lesotho

Day 33: Lesotho - Lesotho

Day 34: Lesotho To Graaff Reinet - Lesotho / South Africa

Day 35: Graaff Reinet To Gqeberha - South Africa

Day 36: Addo Elephant Park - South Africa

Day 37: Gqeberha To Tsitsikamma National Park - South Africa

Day 38: Tsitsikamma National Park - South Africa

Day 39: Tsitsikamma To Oudtshoorn - South Africa

Day 40: Oudtshoorn To Hermanus / Arniston - South Africa

Day 41: Hermanus To Cape Town - South Africa


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Sep 13, 2025 to Oct 23, 2025
From €158,300
Oct 11, 2025 to Nov 20, 2025
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Dec 6, 2025 to Jan 15, 2026
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