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Southern Explorer

32 days
From Lusaka to Cape Town
5.0
3 traveler reviews
Southern Explorer - Absolute Africa
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+ $575 Local Payment
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Plan your adventure:
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 28
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Relax by Lake Kariba with optional houseboat cruise
  • Explore Great Zimbabwe ruins and Matopos National Park
  • Adventure activities at Victoria Falls
  • Experience Chobe and Okavango Delta safaris
  • Discover Namib Desert and Sossusvlei dunes

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1-3 ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE
  2. Day 4-6 ZIMBABWE
  3. Day 7-9 ZIMBABWE
  4. Day 10-15 BOTSWANA
  5. Day 16-20 NAMIBIA
  6. Day 21-24 NAMIBIA
  7. Day 25-28 NAMIBIA
  8. Day 29-32 SOUTH AFRICA
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Absolute Africa

4.5
(172 reviews)

Number of tours

46

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

With over thirty years of experience running safaris from London to Cape Town and living and working on the Continent, enjoy the thrills, laughs, smiles and challenges of Africa with us, knowing that our crew, staff and management are doing all possible to make your safari memorable. In 1979 we...

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.5
  • Southern Explorer reviewer 1
    · June 3rd, 2019
    Just one word: Fabulous!
    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you for leaving a review, Vicki. We are glad to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your time in southern Africa :)
    Trip date: February 2019
  • EK
    · November 15th, 2017
    Amazing experience. We had a great tour guide who knew a lot about the places we visited and cooked nice meals for us. Really cool optional activities and a good place to meet like minded travellers
    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thanks Elena, great to hear you enjoyed your tour!
    Trip date: October 2017
  • Southern Explorer reviewer 3
    · December 14th, 2014
    The tour to Zim, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa was absolutely amazing. We were sooo lucky to have Vee as our guide. She was superfriendly, knowledgable, a true party queen yet always in control. Her cooking was awesome, her enthusiasm and ability to give everybody a great time impressive. I would love to go on another tour with her!
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you so much for leaving a review, we very pleased that you enjoyed the Southern Explorer!
    Trip date: October 2014

Dates & Availability

32 days
Southern Explorer
From Lusaka to Cape Town

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • I would also like to know if the price is inclusive of activities like bungee jumps in Victoria Falls?

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

    • What are the inclusion of the tour price?

      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

    • What is the local payment?

      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.

    • How much will this trip really cost me?

      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…

    Can’t find the answer to your question?
    Reach out to the experts at Absolute Africa with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 268

    • Currencies
      P
      Pula
      Botswana
      $
      Namibia Dollar
      Namibia
      R
      Rand
      South Africa
      $
      US Dollar
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, C, E, F, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M, C, E, F. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, G.

      Type D
      Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
      Type M
      Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
      Type C
      Zambia
      Type E
      Zambia
      Type F
      Zambia
      Type G
      Zambia and Zimbabwe
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, Zambia 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, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Zambia. Ideally 3 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 February 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Absolute Africa. 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 60 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 Absolute Africa will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Absolute Africa" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Accessibility
      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.