Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting
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Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting
15 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. When it comes to raw, in-your-face wildness, South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe is where it's at — and from the vantage of our rugged Lando, even more spectacular.
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. When it comes to raw, in-your-face wildness, South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe is where it's at — and from the vantage of our rugged Lando, even more spectacular. Witness traditional dancing, explore the Okavango Delta with a wildlife walk and bush camping, track wildlife on foot in Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park, and capture the "big five" (in photo form, of course) in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, while camping keeps you close to the incomparable scenery. This quick tour isn't simply a taste of Africa; it's a full-course meal — with seconds.
Highlights
- Spot the "big five" in Kruger National Park
- Gaze out across Victoria Falls
- Track wildlife on foot in Matobo National Park
- Feel the pulse of a continent at a dancing demonstration
- Discover three diverse countries
- Explore the Okavango Delta the traditional way in a mokoro canoe
Trip Details
15 days
Lando (overland adventure vehicle), open safari vehicle, mokoro, walking
Small Group
English
Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
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
Opt to try whitewater rafting. Maybe take a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or take the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with Victoria Falls in sight.
Day 9: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park
Day 10: Matobo National Park
Day 11: Matobo National Park/Tshipise
Day 12: Tshipise/Kruger National Park
Search for lions, elephants and many other animals on a full-day wildlife safari drive. Word of advice? Remember that it's not all about the animals. This sprawling sanctuary is home to much more; think giant baobab, fever, and marula trees towering over the savannah in a place that feels older than time itself. Stop at prime viewing areas like Hippo Pool, the Kruger Tablets, and the Red Rocks, while you simply revel in your primitive surroundings as nature moves around you.
Day 13: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area
Take your gaze to the sky today and try to search for all of the things you didn't get to yesterday. In the evening fill your bellies with a traditional dinner together, then grab someone's hand and work up a sweat with some local dancing as the night settles around you.
Day 14: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg
Day 15: Johannesburg
Alas, it's time to go home, but not before giving "Jozi" some love! Perhaps you'll extend for a few days and enjoy this vibrant, up and coming South African city? Wander through important cultural spaces like the Apartheid Museum and the Mandela House, soaking in the history that shaped Johannesburg. Sample food, music, and art in the city's trendy neighbourhoods like Melville and give yourself time to relax and unwind before returning home.
- 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 $3549
Duration: 15 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. When it comes to raw, in-your-face wildness, South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe is where it's at — and from the vantage of our rugged Lando, even more spectacular.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Feb 2026
Customer Reviews
12/30/2023
It was a great experience camping and it was good value for money. We saw lots of amazing animals in that time.
12/30/2023
The travel style is a great adventure and a great way to meet people. It is too bad that there is an age limit.
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
It was a great experience camping and it was good value for money. We saw lots of amazing animals in that time.
12/30/2023
The travel style is a great adventure and a great way to meet people. It is too bad that there is an age limit.
12/23/2023
Generally good organized, great guides. Style of travel especially the camping in Africa needs to fit the person. Long Lando drives also creates stress. So that is just something everyone has to be aware of before the trip. It is not a relaxing holiday.
12/16/2023
It was a nice experience, I would recommend it specially if you are travelling alone
12/16/2023
Everything was perfect organized and we had an amazing, unforgettable time together!
12/16/2023
Great guides but tour can be driving heavy and ability to upgrade both in advance and during the tour feels unclear at times.
12/16/2023
Both Kai and Eddie were awesome. The trip was quite full on an additional day at the same location would have been welcome to chill out a bit more. The detailed trip itinerary needs and update it's a bit out of date.
12/16/2023
The tour was great - nothing to put a mark on there! The reason I am not giving it full points is that there were multiple things in the itinerary that did not match up with the tour: Driving hours, some prices on activities, information about currency, I was recommended to order transfer even though accommodation offered it for free
12/16/2023
A tour is the easiest way to travel within Africa
12/30/2023
Traveling in Africa is not so convenient as a solo traveler, so travelling with a group is taking away some of the preparation stress. It is also a great way to meet solo travelers and having CEOs from the countries we are visiting is giving us a different perspective and a sense of security.
12/23/2023
It was so much fun! My first overlanding tour ever but I enjoyed it a lot! It might not be everyone's cup of tea but I would definitely recommend this tour with G mostly also because of our awesome CEOs!
12/23/2023
There were lots of amazing experiences, however the tour was also full of lots of long travel days on the lando. Our tents were also old and broken which meant that bugs and insects could get into our tent at night. The Lando could also do with an upgrade as some of the features did not work eg USB charging stations, air conditioning etc.
12/09/2023
Everything was well organized. Especially, Demi and Shadwell did an excellent job and kept us well informed
12/09/2023
G Adventures did a great Job. Sometimes it would be nice to have the chance to take a break from group meals or activities
11/25/2023
I already have shown friends the tour I went on
11/25/2023
You don't have to worry about anything! This is such a stress-free way of traveling, especially for the remote, hard-to-travel areas. I always wanted to go on an African safari and visit multiple countries, G over exceeded all expectations!
11/25/2023
Cleanly organized itinerary with no hiccups.
11/25/2023
it's easy and family like built.
11/25/2023
Tafadzwa and Helmes made the experience. You really can't understand the landscape and history without getting to know the people, and our guides really helped facilitate that.
11/25/2023
I like what the company stands for and I've only ever had incredible experiences with G
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