Highlights of Southern Africa

Starting and ending in Cape Town, this 29-night tour takes a grand circuit through Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa. The trip includes game drives in Kruger National Park and Etosha National Park, where the “big five” might show themselves. Victoria Falls offers a spectacular chance to see one of the planet’s largest waterfalls up close, while the Okavango Delta provides calm mokoro rides through waterways lined with palms and birdlife.

The journey includes cultural moments such as a guided Bush San walk in the Kalahari and meals with local families, adding context and insight to the region’s people. Expect a mix of accommodation from hotels to participative camping under the stars. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle, with travel times variable due to the nature of some roads and the environment. The route is flexible, allowing for changes and those inevitable bumps along the way, but the variety is part of the experience rather than a downside.

G Adventures leads the group with local guides and a group Chief Experience Officer, balancing logistics with deep knowledge of southern Africa. The travel style leans towards active, engaged exploration rather than packaged luxury, suited to travellers who appreciate a well-rounded view of the region’s wildlife and culture.