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Okavango & Chobe

8 days
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
4.5
903 traveler reviews
Okavango & Chobe - Encounters Travel
  • Overland Truck
  • Family
  • Wildlife
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Age range 10 to 85
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Highlights

  • Cross the Botswana border from Johannesburg
  • Explore the Central Kalahari and diamond mines
  • Sunset mokoro ride in the Okavango Delta
  • Full-day game drive in Moremi Game Reserve
  • Cruise along Chobe River and view elephants

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Johannesburg to Palapye
  2. Day 2 Palapye to Maun
  3. Day 3 Okavango Delta - Khwai Conservation Area
  4. Day 4 Okavango Delta - Moremi Game Reserve
  5. Day 5 Nata
  6. Day 6 Chobe National Park
  7. Day 7 Kasane to Victoria Falls
  8. Day 8 Tour ends in Victoria Falls
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

83

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Shannon
    · October 5th, 2023
    As a first time sole female traveler, my trip was absolutely incredible. My tour guide, Gareth, was so knowledgable about everywhere we were and made it a really good atmosphere for the group to all get to know each other. Every stop was worthwhile and every accommodation blew me away they were so nice. I had an amazing time!
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  • Brian
    · January 7th, 2020
    Beyond expectations. Tour was flawless from the airport connections to the backpackers lodges. Our guide Wendy with earthstompers was superb. Mariska was extremely helpful with tourradar and Nicolene was equally as well with travel encounters. They arranged our side trips for shark cage diving and skydiving as well without having any issues whatsoever. I would highly recommend this your to anyone. This trip to South Africa was a trip of a lifetime.
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  • Joseph
    · January 16th, 2019
    This was a great tour for anyone seeking adventure! But if you are looking for a five-star holiday, look elsewhere. We were lucky to have a great team that bonded well, despite age span from late teens to fifties. Our tour guide, Gift, and driver Doc were amazing! These guys deserve six stars each. After loooong, bumpy drive days, we were exhausted, yet they were still jovial, made our meals and were always available where assistance was needed. I can't thank them enough. Moreover, they are chefs, geologists, zoologists, botanists, humorists, meteorologists, conflict resolvers, managers, financial advisors … all rolled into one! I would only suggest some downtime to be included in the itinerary, say free afternoons on Day 8 and 15, or something. The itinerary was too jam-packed that fatigue started creeping in as time moved on. Also, it would be helpful to have clear personal objectives before embarking on the trip. That way, it will work best for you, and the guide will know how best to assist you. One very important note that Gift made upfront was to remind us to ignore the itinerary posted online, and enjoy our trip. That way, things flowed better. Remember also TIA (This Is Africa). Please leave all your North American or European efficiencies behind, and enjoy the trip. Have an open mind, and be ready for surprises. At the end of it, it works out well, it is more natural - and more fun. No worries about safety, as we were informed that the trucks are GPS-monitored. Moreover, camping areas are fenced off from wild animals. However, common sense safety requirements still apply. As regards expenses, it all depends on your budget. Gift always advised on where ATMs are available or credit cards are accepted. What worked well for me was to have some USD, and the bulk of my cash being SA Rand. Avoid large sums of Namibian Dollars, as changing them back after crossing is a problem. Come prepared, but not over-prepared. A clothes-line, pegs, basic medications, including a personal first aid kit, some detergent etc. are helpful things to carry. Don't forget your binoculars (my monocular worked well, and was less bulky). On the downside, some tents are rather old, and need replacement. Some downtime would be helpful.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Okavango & Chobe
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

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    Catherine

    Asked on November 12th, 2024

    can this tour be private for 2 only?

    Group size
    Tour Details
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Unfortunately, we don't offer our overland trips privately. These are only bookable as one of our scheduled group tours. We offer this trip as an accommodated trip staying in hotels/lodges/chalets or camping, staying in 2-person tents.

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    Kylie

    Asked on June 13th, 2024

    Do you have dates for this tour in March 2025. Are the luggage restrictions the same.

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      Kylie

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Can you please give me some idea on when dates will be available for 2025 as if we do this tour it is at the very beginning of our holiday and i wont be able to book any flights until i know.

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      Our operations team is working on the 2025 dates and prices, these should be loaded mid July or towards the end of July. Please do keep checking tourradar page once these are uploaded.

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    Victor

    Asked on March 26th, 2024

    what is the upgrade to a hotel instead of camping

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      The camping trip is priced from C$3215.00 per person, per tent. The accommodated trip is priced from C$3740.00 per person, 2 per room

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    Amber

    Asked on April 26th, 2022

    Hello, can you provide more details on accommodation for this tour? How many nights camping, what are the camping conditions and bathrooms etc?

    Accommodation
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten April 2022

      We provide two options for the accommodation on this Overland tour. Camping: includes easily erected tents and camping mattresses. You need to bring a sleeping bag & towel. Bathrooms are fairly good, with shared ablution and they are clean. Accommodated option uses good quality hotels, lodges and camps rated at the local 2 to 4-star level, with the majority of rooms en-suite.

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      Amber

      TravelerWritten April 2022

      Thank you for the reply. Are you able to provide a quote for the accommodated version of the tour departing on 6th of August for 2 people sharing a room

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten April 2022

      The tour cost per person is: Accommodated option: $2405.00 x2 = $4810. I recommend arriving a day before the tour and departing a day after. Extra options include pre/post tour hotel stays and airport transfers.

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    Natalie

    Asked on April 2nd, 2022

    how much extra cost is this, can you let me know we're to find the information from your website, regarding the 2 day tour, From Johannesburg to the first location how many hours is the travel time in the truck,? Is it possible to fly to the first location,? If we book this tour we will be interested in the hotel or lodge, also we will have an extra day at Victoria Falls, can you arrange accommodation for this,

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten April 2022

      To join this tour, you'd need to spend at least 1 night in Johannesburg before the tour start date. Unfortunately, we don't offer the option of flying to Botswana, and the tour wouldn't be passing by an international airport for you to join on day 2 either. Pricing: 2-day journey back to Johannesburg - accommodated - per person: US$185. Extra night pre-tour in Johannesburg per person: US$65. Extra night post-tour in Victoria Falls per person: US$105.

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    Christian

    Asked on April 1st, 2022

    I have a question if accommodation is included in the listed price of 1,470 euro or if it's referring to camping?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten April 2022

      We offer this tour as both camping and accommodated. Pricing for camping is €1385.00 and accommodated is €1750.00. Pricing is based on 2 sharing. For camping, optional single supplement is €35.00. For accommodated, single supplement is €180.00.

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    Cassandra

    Asked on February 23rd, 2022

    Have you made the appropriate changes to fix the issues stated there?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten February 2022

      The roads in Southern Africa, and particularly in East Africa, are not always smooth. Some of the roads are sandy, rocky and some roads have asphalt, but large potholes cause for uneven driving experiences. This is unfortunately not something we can control, but our overland vehicles are designed to cover the distances as best possible.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 209931

  • Currencies
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    Pula
    Botswana
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    Rand
    South Africa
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    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G.

    Type D
    Botswana
    Type M
    Botswana
    Type G
    Zimbabwe
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Encounters Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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