Comprehensive view of South Africa. An action packed itinerary with much more than just the highlights. Off the beaten track areas of Zimbabwe and Botswana. Easy lifestyle with good facilities. Plenty of adventure activities along the way. Stunning beaches and authentic optional boat trips. A perfect in-depth look at the region. Ideal for those who want more than just ticking off highlights.

Comprehensive adventure travel in Southern Africa. An action packed itinerary with much more than just the highlights. Off the beaten track overland travel through Zimbabwe and Botswana. Easy lifestyle with good facilities, an excellent adventure holiday. Plenty of adventure activities along the way. Southern Africa has an immense amount to offer the adventure traveller. Leaving aside the obvious like taking an African safari in Chobe Nat. Park and the Okavango, this trip has a real cultural aspect, visiting small communities. In line with our responsible tourism ethos we will spend time at a community tourism project. On this adventure travel tour there is plenty of time for adventure activities such as white water rafting, riding elephants, lion walking and other excitements. This is so much more than just South Africa safari or the standard Nambia safari and we will get you way off the beaten track in the wilds of Zimbabwe and Mozambique. At Matobo National Park you will get the chance to track rhinos on foot. In Gweru you can walk with lions and ride horses with zebra. We will explore the great Zimbabwe ruins and have up to seven days on the beaches and reefs of the Indian Ocean in Mozambique. South Africa tourism is now fairly mainstream, but even here we will try to explore the other side of tourism, responsible travel. We will spend time in Lesotho at the Malealea Lodge community project and in the Caprivi Strip in northern Namibia we will spend time with Caprivi fishermen.

Itinerary:

Week 1: Zimbabwe & Botswana: 2 night stay at Vic Falls in Zimbabwe Jeep safari in the game rich Hwange NP Wildlife boat safari through Chobe NP, home to thousands of elephant Week 2: Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe: Overland through Northern Chobe and the Caprivi Strip Relaxing 2 night stay at Ngepi, stunning campsite on the Kavango River 2 night safari into Okavango Delta 2 nights stay in the Kalahari at the remote Planet Baobab on the beautiful Makgadikgadi Pans Overland via Francistown and Eastern Botswana Guided walking safari in Matobo NP near Bulawayo, home to the white rhino Week 3: Zimbabwe & Mozambique: 2 night stay at Antelope Park for optional activities such as walking with lions Explore the remarkable Great Zimbabwe Ruins 4 nights on Mozambique beaches, time for dhow trips or water sports Week 4: Mozambique, Swaziland & Zululand: Overnight visit to Maputo, Mozambique's capital 2 night stay in Swaziland's lovely Mlilwane NP Overnight stay near Dundee in Zululand to explore the battlefields 3 night stay at the amazing Malealea Lodge including community project donation and interaction Week 5: Lesotho & Cape Province: Experience the huge herds of elephant in Addo Elephant Reserve NP 2 night visit to Tsitsikamma NP for numerous adrenaline rush activies Travel along the stunning Garden Route Soak up the atmosphere in Cape Town

Optional Extras

Rafting, bungee, horses, boats and elephant riding at Vic Falls

Night jeep safari in private game reserve near Hwange NP

Makoro trips, village visits, football games with local villagers at Ngepi

Overnight or day trip out on Quads to explore the Makgadikgadi Pans

Walking with lions, wildlife horse safaris, elephant riding, polocross matches at Antelope Park

3 night dhow trip to Bazaruto Archipelago, island day trips, snorkeling or diving at Vilankulos

Guided horserides, hikes or bikes or even white water raft in Swaziland's Mlilwane NP

Pony trek or hike through the stunning mountains of Lesotho

Accommodation: Mainly campsites, some wildcamps, hostel/hotel.(95% camping, 5% hotels)
Meals: All food is covered by the kitty while camping.
Vehicles: Classic Dragoman truck
Crew and Guides: Western crew, African camp master.
Notes: Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels or hostels or at Vic Falls.
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.