Southern Explorer

What our customers ask about this tour

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  Kristina

  Asked on September 24th, 2025

  Can you explain the ins and outs of the camping experience please. Are we sleeping in our own tent using our own mats out in the open terrain? That is anyone watching out for potential hazards, while we are camping, sleeping, going to the bathroom at night?

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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written September 2025

    With the camping, we provide three person dome tents (used for two people) and a sleep mat, but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and sleeping bag liner if you wish to use one. We camp at known, established, secure campsites along the way with the Tour Leader available to address any concerns you may have whilst on route. Almost all the campsites are away from wildlife areas and fenced. The only place where we camp out on this trip is in the Okavango delta which is a proper bush camp. As long as you listen to what the tour leader tells you here there is not really any danger as the animals tend to stay away from the camps.
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  Eileen

  Asked on May 14th, 2025

  Where is the meeting point ? Which country and place will you pick us up from And I am planing to join alone .Will I stay in the tent alone or with somebody ?

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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2025

    The meeting point for this tour is at Eureka Camp in Lusaka, Zambia. We can also organise a transfer from the airport to Eureka Camp as well for you. We do advise to arrive at least the afternoon prior to departure. Normally, tents would be shared with another traveller of the same sex. However, if you would like your own tent, we are usually able to accommodate this if you do request this in advance.
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  Lawrence

  Asked on February 29th, 2024

  Where would I meet this tour group in Lusaka? Airport? Hotel? Would there be detailed instructions on how and where to meet the tour group?

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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2024

    For the 3rd April Southern Explorer we meet at Eureka Campsite which is located just outside Lusaka on the day prior to departure - 2nd April. The truck and group you would be joining will have travelled down from Malawi and so they will arrive into Eureka usually around mid afternoon and will be expecting you there. If you fly into Lusaka on 2nd April, we can organise an airport transfer to Eureka if you would like and this would be 60 USD. If you arrive any earlier we can also book accommodation for you at Eureka if needed (availability depending). We confirm all arrangements for transfers and accommodation in writing about two weeks prior to the tour so that you know where to look out for your driver at the airport and how to identify him. We will then let your tour leader know of your flight arrival time so they also know what sort of time to expect you to be arriving at camp. They will also be notified if you will already be at the campsite so they can look out for you as soon as they arrive.
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  Alyssa

  Asked on October 8th, 2023

  how hot (or muggy to put it better) will it be, especially during the Zambia/Zimbabwe/Botswana part of the trip. I don't enjoy sweltering temperatures, especially at night. Where is it that we stay in a lodge? How much of an issue are mosquitos? Is there a chance to shower each day?

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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written October 2023

    Weather is start of summer in Zimbabwe and Botswana with day time temperatures into the mid thirties and night time temperatures in the late teens/early twenties. Rain may start to fall during this month as the summer is the wet season in southern Africa. We advise to be cautious with mosquitos all year round to avoid malaria risk. Apply DEET mosquito repellent, wear long sleeves and trousers in the evening. Trips are mainly camping with dorm accommodation in local lodges at Swakopmund, Stellenbosch, and Cape Town. Showers are available nearly every day. Optional Okavango Delta is a bush camp experience with no facilities.
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    Alyssa

    Traveler•Written October 2023

    do I need to bring a sleeping bag? What about other camping gear? My friend is presuming to buy these things in Lusaka.
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  Stephanie

  Asked on August 23rd, 2022

  Is there a guide with the group 24/7?

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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2022

    All our tours have a tourleader and driver who are with the group the whole way.
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  Rick

  Asked on August 1st, 2016

  I would also like to know if the price is inclusive of activities like bungee jumps in Victoria Falls?

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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2016

    Adrenalin activities like bungee jumping, gorge swing, skydiving etc are not included, these you book and pay for locally.
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  Sandra

  Asked on August 1st, 2016

  What are the inclusion of the tour price?

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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2016

    The trip includes the following: • Matopos
    • Etosha National Park (2 nights)
    • Namib Naukluft National Park
    • The Cheetah Sanctuary
    • Cape Cross Seal Colony
    • Spitzkoppe or similar
    • Sossusvlei dunes
    • Fish River Canyon
    • 27 breakfasts, 26 dinners
    • Incl. contribution to final group meal
    • 30 nights accommodation, incl. 26 nights camping
    • Incl. 3 nights lodge stay, Swakopmund
    • & 1 night Ashanti Lodge, Cape Town
    • Fully equipped expedition truck incl - fridge, gas, tents, sleep mats
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  Jean

  Asked on February 15th, 2016

  What is the local payment?

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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2016

    The local payment is a separate payment from the initial price you pay before you leave. If a local payment is required it will be shown with the trip price. This second payment is made in Africa at the start of your trip. It is payable in USD. The local payment provides us with the means for expenses that need to be paid in cash to local businesses en route to be arranged in the most cost effective manner possible, a saving we can then pass on to you. It also means we can operate in a way that directly supports local businesses and wildlife authorities as we travel. Local Payment will not be changed once you have booked your travel arrangements.
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  Monique

  Asked on February 15th, 2016

  How much will this trip really cost me?

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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2016

    The costs to consider when travelling overland are:
    
    Safari price & Local payment,
    Optional excursions,
    Personal spending money,
    Visas.
    
    We are always very transparent about what a tour will cost and are happy to go through personal, tailored budgets to give you a very realistic idea of what you will spend on your tour - whether you are an adrenaline junkie, souvenir-shopaholic or travelling on a shoestring…