Botswana and Falls Overland: Wildlife Walks & Safari Drives
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Small Group
Average
Rating
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Botswana and Falls Overland: Wildlife Walks & Safari Drives
8 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. If you think eight days isn't enough to see Southern Africa, you're right.
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. If you think eight days isn't enough to see Southern Africa, you're right. Kinda. We did our very best with this compact, action-packed itinerary that lets you soak up the wildlife, vibrant colours, and scenery of Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa with wildlife walks and plenty of options for safari drives. Your rugged Lando (overland adventure vehicle) will get you to the sites safely and camping lets you to fall asleep to the sounds of the wild underneath big African skies. Actually, maybe eight days is enough.
Highlights
- Camp in the Okavango Delta and track exotic wildlife
- View the mighty Victoria Falls
- Try to steer a mokoro canoe
- Camp under the stars
Trip Details
8 days
Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.
Small Group
English
Johannesburg, South Africa
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg
Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Johannesburg. After your welcome meeting at the hotel, choose to enjoy an Amarula cocktail at the bar or go to Emperors Palace with a wide array of restaurants and bars to choose from. Sit back, relax, eat some grub, sip a cocktail, and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins.
If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum.
Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe
Today's travel takes us through a very desolate part of central-eastern Botswana. We cross into Botswana and finish the day at a campsite within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a unique community-based initiative in wildlife conservation.
Day 3: Serowe/Maun
Jump in the Lando and continue on to Maun. Scroll through your camera roll checking the pictures you've already snapped while the land outside your window becomes more fertile as you approach the area of the Okavango Delta.
Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta
You'll wake to the sounds and smells of the bush around you. Later, 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 on a much more intimate level.
From there the group will begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to do some birdwatching on the way to our basic bush camp for the evening (get ready to completely unplug). Set up camp, sing with the locals, and simply unwind with a sundowner around the campfire… cheers!
Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta
Then, tip your heads back, take a deep breath, and feel the mokoro cut through the crystal clear channels as you ride out of the Okavango Delta. The group will take some time to freshen up in Maun (showers everyone!) before embarking in the Lando to Gweta where the group will camp under massive baobab trees for the night.
Day 6: Gweta/Kasane
Drive through the verdant lands between Gweta and Kasane. Witness how rain brings life to the salt pans, awakening the dormant fish and aquatic shrimps in 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 great big African sky.
Today we journey to Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa. The best way to appreciate one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos is on an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls
Get up close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world. 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 the waterfalls in sight. (Oh man... just thinking of that makes our heads spin and our palms sweat!) Not looking to turn your hair gray today? That's okay, we understand. Either way the choice is yours, but remember you're here now so why not escape those comfort zones?
Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border into Zimbabwe, then continue on to the town of Victoria Falls. Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) to the awesome Victoria Falls, or bungee jump (with the waterfall in sight).
Day 8: Victoria Falls
Alas, all good things must come to an end... or do they? If you aren't ready to go home just yet talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Zimbabwe or beyond!
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1799
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. If you think eight days isn't enough to see Southern Africa, you're right.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Feb 2026
Customer Reviews
12/30/2023
This trip was amazing! The in depth experiences with the locals as well as the relationships built were truly life changing.
12/30/2023
It was a very nice trip, in every aspect
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/30/2023
This trip was amazing! The in depth experiences with the locals as well as the relationships built were truly life changing.
12/30/2023
It was a very nice trip, in every aspect
12/30/2023
I enjoyed my experience with G Adventures. The itinerary for my tour was excellent and the expertise of the CEOs and the guides was excellent.
12/23/2023
I had a very nice time! Both CEOs really went above and beyond. The trip itself was also very special and well organized
12/16/2023
Great experience and amazing guides.
12/09/2023
Everything is extremely well organized which is really important to me when visiting countries and regions I'm not familiar with.
12/02/2023
Planning was great, CEO and driver as wonderful as they could have been and the money spend really goes back to the locals
12/02/2023
If you are looking to experience Southern Africa and the big five and experience them up close like you have never before then this is the trip for you. I would recommend it as it delivered on what was in the itinerary.
12/02/2023
It was a absolute great experience with a lot of impressions and adventures. Demi and Shadwell made us feel like family!
12/02/2023
Great experience with G, awesome guides
11/18/2023
I enjoyed my trip with G Adventures, but I think there is some room for improvement.
11/18/2023
As we booked we didn't read carefully enough so we were surprised to go on a camping trip. Thanks to Tafi and Helmes I enjoyed it anyway!
11/18/2023
Botswana was just amazing and so were our guides Taffy and Helmes.
11/18/2023
Highly recommend it was a trip of a lifetime!
11/11/2023
It was just an amazing experience and I had a great time with all the travelers and our guides. It was a perfect trip and I enjoyed everything from seeing so many animals in the wild to bush camping.
10/28/2023
Fantastic, well organized Trip with perfect Guides
10/28/2023
I felt very save on my Journey throw three countries and I saw many animals, the reason of booking this journey.
10/28/2023
Was exactly like the description and is an good travel style for adventures and open minded people. I felt save and in good hands.
10/21/2023
I've almost always had a great experience.
10/21/2023
G Adventures takes care of their clients, their CEOs, and the community. I always feel good about traveling with G Adventures, knowing that I'm going to get a good experience and give back to local communities.
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