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Southern Africa Safari

21 days
From Cape Town to Windhoek
5.0
46 traveler reviews
Southern Africa Safari - Contiki
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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Wildlife
  • Big Five
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 26
Age range 18 to 35
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Highlights

  • Ride a cable car up Table Mountain
  • Explore Cape Town's historical sights
  • Experience a sunset safari in Kruger
  • Walk along the iconic Victoria Falls
  • Camp under the stars in Chobe National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Cape Town
  2. Day 2 Cape Town
  3. Day 3 Cape Town
  4. Day 4 Cape Town to Kruger National Park via Johannesburg
  5. Day 5 Kruger National Park
  6. Day 6 Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
  7. Day 7 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
  8. Day 8 Victoria Falls
  9. Day 9 Victoria Falls to Chobe
  10. Day 10 Chobe
  11. Day 11 Chobe to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
  12. Day 12 Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to Okavango Delta
  13. Day 13 Okavango Delta
  14. Day 14 Okavango Delta to Maun
  15. Day 15 Maun to Windhoek
  16. Day 16 Windhoek to Sossusvlei
  17. Day 17 Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
  18. Day 18 Swakopmund
  19. Day 19 Swakopmund to Etosha
  20. Day 20 Etosha
  21. Day 21 Etosha to Windhoek
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Contiki

Number of tours

578

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
  • 4.7
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  • L
    · February 26th, 2025
    Sim was the most amazing guide I could have asked for. His knowledge, humour and ability to connect with everyone made the trip something I will never forget and will cherish for the rest of my life.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We appreciate your feedback and are pleased you had an exceptional experience during your tour with us. It is a matter of great pride for us to have Trip Managers who are indeed an asset to our company and are committed to providing the best possible... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 2
    · February 22nd, 2025
    Had an amazing and very educational holiday in Africa! Would 110% recommend
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We hope to host you again. We appreciate you taking the time to share your ratings with us.
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 3
    · February 22nd, 2025
    Sim was the best tour guide ever
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We value your feedback and are glad you chose us for your trip.
    Trip date: August 2024
  • LM
    · February 21st, 2025
    Sim made my tour of Southern Africa more magical than I could have ever expected. He shared personal stories that gave us insight into the lives of people that I never would have known otherwise. His passion for the wildlife (land, sky and sea), the people and our tour really shone through!!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your kind word with us, we are thrilled our Trip Manager provided such excellent service. We hope you take another adventure with us again soon.
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 5
    · February 18th, 2025
    Good guide, very funny guy
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We appreciate your kind words and great ratings. Thank you for travelling with is us.
    Trip date: August 2024
  • LK
    · February 17th, 2025
    The trip was an amazing experience, with Sim beeing a great trip manager, very professional but also fun and knowledgeable
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your feedback. We're absolutely delighted to hear you had an amazing experience on your tour with us. Our team truly puts their heart into delivering great service, and it means the world to us that you noticed. We're grateful you... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 7
    · February 16th, 2025
    I enjoyed a Contiki tour at the end of 2024 in South Africa with my girlfriend. The tour was exceptional - although South Africa is an incredible country, it was brought to life by our guide Sim. His combination of encyclopedic knowledge for all the factual questions we had with an emotional depth and willingness to share his views and stories of his own life in South Africa, and nuanced perspectives on politics, sport, societal inequality, truly made it a once in a lifetime trip. I came away with a far richer understanding of this tapestry of a country, and I would highly recommend anyone travel with Contiki, and Sim in particular.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback! We're really happy to hear you had a fantastic time on your tour with us. Our team works hard to give awesome service, and it’s great to know their efforts made a difference. We appreciate you picking us for your travel plans... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • ZB
    · February 15th, 2025
    Sim was great at planning everything and making things run smoothly. I would definitely recommend him for any future trips.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for your kind words, we hope you will adventure with us again.
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Southern Africa Safari reviewer 9
    · February 15th, 2025
    Sim is extremely passionate about what he does and connects with all the travelers so well! Not only is he informative, he is super entertaining as well! I miss being around him and his energy, but will proudly carry his energy with me wherever I go! He made every part of the itinerary fun for all the tourists.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and kind words about our Trip Manager. We hope you will join us again.
    Trip date: July 2024
  • CC
    · February 15th, 2025
    Sim was the best tour guide I have ever had. He deserves the be recognized - he truly made me and all my fellow travelers experience in South Africa. I would give him 15 stars out of 5 if I could!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We appreciate your kind words about our Trip Manager, they really do bring the itinerary to life. Thank you for travelling with us.
    Trip date: July 2024

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Southern Africa Safari
From Cape Town to Windhoek

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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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