From CAD 1,424 Was CAD 1,899
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Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Eight days and endless adventure await you on this compact yet epic journey through Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia. Spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants wallowing in the water at Chobe National Park, learn about wilderness survival skills from local San people, and watch the stars light up the sky above as you settle into a wildnerness camp in the heart of the continent. In Africa, the best adventures can come in small packages.
Highlights
- Meet the San people on the fringes of the Kalahari Desert
- Get into the wild with traditional canoe rides and wilderness camping in the Okavango Delta
- Cruise the Chobe River at sunset
- View the mighty Victoria Falls
Trip Details
Product Code: 2115
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Supplier Code: DZFO
Starts: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Finishes: Windhoek, Namibia
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Basic bush camp (1 nt), participation camping (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.
Group Leader
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1424 (CAD 178 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Victoria Falls
Arrive at any time.
Tonight, head out with your CEO and group to further explore together in Victoria Falls. Sip a drink at Shearwater Village after your welcome meeting. Sit back, relax, enjoy the rushing sound of the falls, down a beer, and get to know your fellow travel mates as the adventure begins.
Day 2: Victoria Falls
Get close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world on this free day in Victoria Falls. Feel the strength of the water splashing your skin on the observation deck as you take in the sound of tons of water thundering over the edge of the falls in the distance and make your day as relaxing or hair-raising as you like.
For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or taking the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with Victoria Falls in sight. (Oh man... just thinking of that makes our heads spin and our palms sweat!) Not looking to turn your hair gray today? Either way the choice is yours, but remember you're here now so why not escape those comfort zones?
Victoria Falls is a great base to see both natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Get up close (and wet from the spray) to the awesome Victoria Falls, opt to raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or bungee jump (with Victoria Falls in sight).
Day 3: Victoria Falls/Kasane
Buckle those seat belts and as the mist from the falls leaves the air cross the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana. Waste no time and choose to take a wildlife viewing boat cruise along the fertile lands of the Chobe River, or choose to hop on a wildlife safari drive in an open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park (it's your best bet to see hippos, crocodiles, and elephants wallowing in the water). Then relax and unwind at camp with your group, telling stories, singing songs, and just enjoying one another's company in this serene country.
You will stay over just outside of the park near the town of Kasane. This afternoon, take an optional wildlife safari drive in the park or an afternoon sunset boat cruise along the Chobe River - it's your best opportunity to view hippos, crocodiles, and many elephants wallowing in the water.
You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 4: Kasane/Gweta
Rise early to the sounds of nature around you and travel south with your group to Gweta. Drive through the verdant lands between Kasane and Gweta. Turns out Toto knew what they were talking about because the rains in Africa are no joke. Rain brings life to the pans awakening the dormant fish and aquatic shrimps from the mud. The surrounding grasslands also teem with life and are home to many antelope, which attract a wide variety of predators. Keep your eyes focused as the world passes you by and then reward yourself with a group toast as you camp under the stars shining through the branches of ancient baobab trees.
Day 5: Gweta/Maun
Wake up to the image of the sun rising behind huge baobab trees and watch as the light turns the landscape varying shades of pinks, oranges, and reds. You can't help but feel completely isolated from the rest of the world in the middle of nowhere... savour that moment. Then it's time to hit the road to Maun where the adventures continue! Set up camp, unwind with your friends or opt to take to the air and book a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta for a bird's-eye view of the fertile lands at your feet. Search for wildlife as you soar through the sky and feel the rush of excitement in your veins.
Book the Okavango Delta Flight extra on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 6: Maun/Okavango Delta
Today is going to be busy, but fun! Travel to the Delta then dive right into some nature with a wildlife walk. The cool thing about being on foot is that you will get to learn about tracking the animals and gain insight into their movement patterns and behaviour more than if you were just in a vehicle.
Explore the Okavango delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to do some birdwatching on the way to our basic bush camp for the evening. Set up camp, and simply unwind with a sundowner around the campfire. Cheers!
Day 7: Maun/D'kar
Kiss the shores of the Okavango Delta goodbye and hop into a mokoro with your friends on the way back to Maun. Search for wildlife in the reeds along the river as you make your way back towards civilization. Zoom through the western part of Botswana to D'kar; the heart of the Kalahari. Catch a glimpse of how the local San Bushmen adapted to the Kalahari Desert on an optional bushman walk. They will teach you about wilderness survival skills in a place that seems uninhabitable.
Then while the day comes to an end, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp. The best part? You are making a difference in the lives of this community just by enjoying your time at camp. So sit back, allow yourself to become immersed in their history and culture, sit around the fire, and simply enjoy the moment (can you say best camping spot yet?)
Day 8: D'kar/Windhoek
Stretch those legs, wave farewell to the San People, and hop in the Lando headed for Windhoek. Laugh, reflect, and listen to each other's stories as you cross the border into Namibia. Check another country off those travel lists and choose to grab one last meal with your travel fam before heading home.
Not ready to leave Africa just yet? (Yeah, we don't blame you) talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know Namibia or beyond!
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Greet W. - Traveled, October 2024
This adventure was so much fun! The highlight for me was bush camping in the Okavango Delta. We met the local people, and we danced and sang with them around the fire and under a sky full of stars. Also, riding the Mokoro canoe in the Okavango Delta was ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/31/2024
Rachel R. - Traveled, October 2024
Great experience but a little to fast traveling
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/27/2024
Anele C. - Traveled, October 2024
Just exceptional. The CEOs were highly knowledgeable, so helpful and patient.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2024
Anna J. - Traveled, September 2024
Very lovely guides, camping and transport. However seriously lacking included activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/01/2024
Rocio P. - Traveled, September 2024
September 24 My overall experience with G was everything I imagined it to be, and I would do it again. But honestly "only" for the 7-10 day long trip. That's just a personal preference though. The group was fantastic and quickly felt like a family. And Malinga an...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2024
Claudia H. - Traveled, September 2024
Fast paced camping tour with amazing wildlife experiences. The highlight for sure was the overnight stay in the Okawango Delta. Perfect to make most of only one week as it was a superb combination of nature, wildlife, adventures and meeting locals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2024
Elin T. - Traveled, August 2024
Seein lions
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2024
Manuela S. - Traveled, August 2024
Our time with G Adventures in Africa was an incredible experience was we are so thankful that we went on this trip. It felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity and we will certainly cherish the memories deeply. We had so much fun with the G Adventures ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2024
Christina K. - Traveled, August 2024
It was a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget. It won"t be my last tour with G Adventures for sure. Thanks for the memories! <3
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2024
Anna S. - Traveled, July 2024
i really enjoyed the whole trip, atmosphere and anything else. One thing i was a bit scared was on the mokoro trip and i was really happy to not meet any hippos in person.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/14/2024
Amber B. - Traveled, July 2024
I had an amazing time and will definitely be back touring with G!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2024
Nicholas L. - Traveled, July 2024
Fantastic experience, fast paced and covered everything I wanted. Great way to see Botswana but bonding with your group in Vic Falls is difficult since everyone is off doing their own things.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/04/2024
Lisa S. - Traveled, July 2024
it was breathtaking - the views, the places, the animals, the people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/04/2024
Chanelle B. - Traveled, July 2024
What an awesome adventure!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/11/2024
Nicole W. - Traveled, June 2024
Great way to do solo travel, have wonderful experiences and be mindful of budget
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Laura Z. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a fantastic experience, and I would recommend it to other young people! Just do it—don't overthink it, and I promise you won't be disappointed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2024
Julie B. - Traveled, June 2024
One paragraph is too short to point out all the reasons that made this tour unforgettable. Seeing all the animals that I have always dreamed of observing so up close was just the most amazing thing and I would have never expected to see that many! The na...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Joel B. - Traveled, June 2024
Amazing, so much packed into a short time frame (with lots of down time too!). Our CEOs were amazing, so knowledgeable but in a fun way. The best week ever!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Caroline B. - Traveled, June 2024
It was amazing experience to travel Africa with G Adventures. The camping was a lot of fun. The nature was very beautiful and I met a lot of amazing people! I will definitly come back next year!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
Ann B. - Traveled, March 2024
Very good experience overall, the CEO’s go above and beyond to ensure a good time is had and we are clear on what to expect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/05/2024
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