Guide
2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guide, camp crew.
Meals
36 breakfasts, 33 lunches, 27 dinners
Transport
Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibus, ferry, walking.
Accommodation
Participation camping (28 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (3 nts, single or twin-share), basic bush camping (2 nts), guesthouses (2 nts, multi-share with 3 people), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 3-4 people).
Hygieneprotocol
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Others
Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Womenโs Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach. Entrance to Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, and Spitzkoppe. Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Etosha and Serengeti National Parks and in Ngorongoro Crater. Waterberg Plateau visit. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. Guided tour of spice plantation (Zanzibar). 3-day Zanzibar excursion. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Not included:
Optional
Cape Town - South African Wine Tour and Tasting (1675ZAR per person) - Two Oceans Aquarium (220ZAR per person) Table Mountain - Table Mountain Cable Car (300-390ZAR per person) - Table Mountain Hike (720-1700ZAR per person) Simonโs Town - Boulders Beach Visit (170ZAR per person) Cederberg - Wine Tasting (140ZAR per person) Orange River - Canoeing on Orange River (400ZAR per person) Namib Desert - Namib Desert Walk (320NAD per person) Swakopmund - Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700NAD per person) - Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour (550NAD per person) - Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight (4800NAD per person) - Swakopmund Skydiving - Ground Rush Adventures Etosha National Park - Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Night Drive (750NAD per person) - Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive (660NAD per person) Ghanzi - Walk with San People (80BWP per person) - Traditional San People Dancing (100-600BWP per group) Chobe National Park - Chobe River Sunset Cruise (47USD per person) - Chobe National Park Safari Drive Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Visit (50USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 12-13min (150USD per person) - Zambezi Bungee Jump (176USD per person) - Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (133USD per person) - Princess Laundry Service (10USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min (284USD per person) - Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park (202USD per person) Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing over the Zambezi (176USD per person) - Zipline over the Zambezi (50USD per person) Mfuwe - South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive (50USD per person) - South Luangwa Walking Safari (60USD per person) Kande Beach - Snorkelling - Village Walk - Swimming Chitimba - Hike to Livingstonia (5USD per person) - Village Walk (10USD per person) Kendwa - Safari Blue - Sailing Day Trip (60-100USD per person) Jambiani - Swahili Cultural Tour (70-200USD per person) - Snorkelling (35-60USD per person) Nungwi - Scuba Diving (65USD per person) Stone Town - Stone Town Walking Tour (20-40USD per person) - Zanzibar Express Northbound Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari
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1. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes 2. This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the African landscape, countries, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience. We use a comfortable and safe customized safari truck for the long drives. 3. YELLOW FEVER It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country(s) visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. According to the WHO and CDC, there is no risk of yellow fever in Botswana. It is compulsory to show a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if you are travelling to Botswana from a Yellow Fever endemic country, or have recently travelled to a Yellow Fever endemic country (with entry stamps in your passport), including the following countries (but not limited to): Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cote dโIvoire (Ivory Coast) Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Zambia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela. **We advise all travelers to Botswana who are coming from one of the above countries, or who have visited them in the last 10 years, to be prepared with a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate or letter from your doctor with proof of vaccination. Yellow Fever inoculations need to be administered at least 10 days prior to your entry into the country. Border officials in Botswana have been strictly enforcing these requirements. Travelers without the correct documentation run the risk of being denied entry, and will not be able to continue with the tour. (Any additional travel expenses will be on your own account.) ** 4. RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who canโt at that time. 5. An essential part of your safari is participation. The group is usually divided into small groups and given different tasks which change on a day to day basis, from kitchen duty group (helping in prepare meals and clean up afterwards), the packing group (sets up all tables and chairs outside) and the cleaning group (which cleans the truck by emptying the rubbish bin and brooming). it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEOs will do all the meal preparation, but we do ask the clients to help with the washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Mattresses are also available, which are approximately 4cm thick, warm and comfortable. 6. SLEEPING BAGS Please note that you will need to pack your own sleeping bag for this tour. 7. Your CEO aims to provide you with the best service possible during your tour. They will be joining you in the back of the truck for a maximum of approximately 50% during driving, to answer questions and provide more information about the areas that you visit. They will spend the remainder of the driving time in front with the driver to enable them to make bookings, do planning and to fulfil other organizational requirements of the tour. During wildlife safari drives, your CEO will ensure to accompany you in the passenger area of the truck. This is of course because they have a lot of knowledge to share with you during these exciting wildlife safari drives. Please do not hesitate to ask your CEO any questions. 8. Please note that on all our Overland adventure vehicle (OAV) safaris there is a maximum of 22 people per vehicle. 9. VISAS. Please read the Visa section very carefully. Visas are your own responsibility. Always double check with the embassies what each countries requirement are. 10. According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between May 5th and June 4th, 2019. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. In Zanzibar and other Muslim areas in Africa, it is important to note that there may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan. Generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-muslims throughout the day. It is important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan, particularly in Zanizbar. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who canโt at that time. 11. Water-wise tips when visiting Cape Town: Cape Town is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts it has seen in over 100 years, and while we want you to have the best time possible while there, here are some tips to help reduce your water usage: - Bring a reusable water bottle, that you can fill with Cape Townโs tasty tap water. - Reuse your towels in the hotel, for at least two days, before getting new ones. - Keep your laundry until you have a full load to do, rather than just doing a handful of items. - Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, or shaving. - Keep your showers to two minutes or less, and donโt use the bath. - Use hand sanitizer, instead of washing hands. 12. We strongly advise that you bring ZAR or USD from your home country or exchange money before the start of the tour, to avoid delays on tour. Please see the Money Exchange section for more details. 13. DRONES The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited.Cape Town - South African Wine Tour and Tasting - Two Oceans Aquarium (235ZAR per person) Simonโs Town - Boulders Beach Visit (190ZAR per person) Table Mountain - Table Mountain Hike (720-1700ZAR per person) - Table Mountain Cable Car (420ZAR per person) Cederberg - Wine Tasting Orange River - Canoeing on Orange River (400ZAR per person) Namib Desert - Namib Desert Walk (350NAD per person) Swakopmund - Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700NAD per person) - Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight (4800NAD per person) - Swakopmund Skydiving - Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour (750NAD per person) Etosha National Park - Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Night Drive (750NAD per person) - Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive (1100NAD per person) Ghanzi - Walk with San People (150BWP per person) Maun - Okavango Delta Flight Chobe National Park - Chobe River Sunset Cruise - Chobe National Park Safari Drive Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins (150USD per person) - Zambezi River Sunset Cruise (57USD per person) - Victoria Falls Visit (50USD per person) - Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (120USD per person) - Princess Laundry Service (20USD per person) - Zambezi Bungee Jump (168USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min (284USD per person) - Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park Victoria Falls - Zipline over the Zambezi (50USD per person) - Bridge Swing over the Zambezi (168USD per person) Mfuwe - South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive (50USD per person) - South Luangwa Walking Safari (65USD per person) Kande Beach - Snorkelling (25USD per person) - Village Walk (20USD per person) Chitimba - Swimming in Chitimba Bay - Village Walk through Chitimba (15USD per person) - Carving Skills Workshop (25-35USD per person) - Kayaking Chitimba Bay (35USD per person) - Explore Livingstonia (35USD per person) Kendwa - Safari Blue - Sailing Day Trip (60-100USD per person) Jambiani - Swahili Cultural Tour (70-200USD per person) - Snorkelling (40USD per person) Nungwi - Scuba Diving (130USD per person) Stone Town - Stone Town Walking Tour (15USD per person) - Zanzibar Express Northbound Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari
Flights
International flights not included.
Insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).
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Itinerary of your trip Cape Town To The Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness
- Day 1 Day 1: Cape Town
Day 1: Cape Town
- Day 2 Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg (1B, 1L, 1D)
- Day 3 Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River (1B, 1L, 1D)
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 18 / Max: 39
This experience is only available for adults within this age range.
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