The Great Africa Drive

An unforgettable journey through Southern Africa awaits! A self-drive expedition offers freedom, independence, and close contact with nature—from Kruger National Park in South Africa, through the best viewpoints of the Blyde River Canyon, through the vast Kalahari salt flats and the unique Okavango Delta, to Chobe National Park in Botswana and the incredible Victoria Falls. On this expedition, you’ll encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and hundreds of other species in their natural habitat.

Get behind the wheel of a 4×4 and traverse the African wilderness, discovering hidden natural treasures and wild landscapes. Nothing brings you closer to nature than an overnight stay in the countryside, but every few days we’ll also stay at a comfortable lodge.

The program includes exciting flights over the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls, a cruise on the Zambezi River, and an unforgettable safari that will allow you to admire African fauna up close.

This trip is a true feast for nature lovers, offering not only incredible views but also an authentic African experience.Length : about 2,800 km

Countries : South Africa, Bostwana, Zimbabwe

Accommodation: 4 nights in a lodge, 1 night in a luxury glamping site, the rest at campsites in rooftop tents.

Meals: self-catering* and in local restaurants. ( *Cook your own meals )

Camping : This tour involves camping for 8 Nights, full camping gear will be provided in the vehicle.

Cooking : Stoves will be provided for Cooking for Camping Days, kindly carry your own eatables.

Group : This will be a mixed group with people from different Countries. Group size is limited to 6 Cards

Who Is This Expedition Suitable For?

The 14-Day South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe Overland Expedition is designed for adventurous travellers who want to explore Africa beyond conventional tourist routes. Combining self-drive 4×4 adventures, spectacular landscapes, wildlife safaris, remote campsites and comfortable lodge stays, this journey offers an immersive experience of Southern Africa.

Who Should Join This Expedition?

• Adventure and 4×4 Enthusiasts: Travellers who enjoy off-road driving, exploring remote landscapes and experiencing the freedom of an overland expedition.
• Wildlife and Nature Lovers: Those eager to discover Africa’s remarkable wildlife, including elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo and other species in their natural habitats.
• Experienced Road-Trippers: Travellers who appreciate long-distance driving, changing road conditions, remote destinations and the challenges of an adventurous journey.
• Photography Enthusiasts: People interested in capturing African wildlife, dramatic landscapes, baobab trees, the Okavango Delta and the spectacular Victoria Falls.
• Explorers Seeking Authentic Experiences: Travellers who prefer immersive journeys, smaller groups, outdoor experiences and destinations beyond conventional sightseeing itineraries.
• Couples, Friends and Solo Adventurers: People who enjoy group travel, shared experiences and discovering new destinations with like-minded explorers.

Day 2
We’ll see numerous waterfalls: Mac Mac Falls, Berlin Falls, Lisbon Falls, and then the spectacular Blyde River Canyon – one of the largest green canyons in the world, famous for its majestic cliffs and lush vegetation. We’ll admire extraordinary rock formations carved by water and wind, including the Three Rondavels – distinctive, rounded mounds reminiscent of African huts. We’ll stop at several viewpoints offering breath taking panoramas. This region is exceptionally picturesque, full of green mountains, rivers, and waterfalls. Overnight at a campsite.

Day 3
We head to Kruger National Park. We begin our game hunting adventure in one of Africa’s most famous game reserves. We have a chance to see the Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. We’ll spend the night in the park, at a campground known as “Cat Camp” for its frequent sightings of large predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Day 4
A full day in Kruger Park, we travel through the park’s diverse ecosystems. As we travel north, the landscape gradually changes. The central plains give way to a more diverse terrain with a mix of mopane and baobab forests. This area is less frequented by tourists, increasing our chances of peaceful wildlife viewing.

Day 5
In the morning, a final safari in Kruger Park and transit west towards Botswana. In the evening, overnight stay at a lodge with dinner in the bush.

Day 6
Cross the border into Botswana. Visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, established in 1992 to protect endangered rhinos. Currently, it is a haven for white and black rhinos, as well as many other wildlife species. Overnight stay at a campsite in the reserve.

Day 7
A morning game drive to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary with a guide awaits. Today, we’ll drive through the endless salt flats of Nwetwe Pan to Khubu Island—a surreal island of baobabs and rocks nestled in the middle of a dry lake. We’ll spend the night under the stars.

Day 8
Departure from Kubu Island and pass more endless dry lakes. We’ll also pass through Nxai Pan National Park, where we’ll admire the majestic Baines’ baobabs. Next, we head to the town of Maun – the gateway to the Okavango Delta. In the evening, relax in a comfortable lodge with dinner on the edge of the delta.

Day 9
We’re entering Chobe National Park, where we’ll once again embark on a safari in search of elephants, lions, and buffalo. We’ll spend the night at a luxury glamping site, with dinner included. We’ll also go on an evening game drive (animal tracking) with a local guide – their experience will be invaluable in finding animals hidden in the bush.

Day 10
We begin with a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, offering an unforgettable perspective on this extraordinary ecosystem. Then, we’ll go on another animal-spotting adventure with a local guide. We’ll also sail traditional mokoro boats through the Okavango backwaters. In the afternoon, we plan to continue our journey through Chobe National Park, spending the night at a campsite.

Day 11
Continuing on to Chobe National Park, you’ll especially enjoy the drive along the Kuando River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and huge herds of elephants. We’ll set up camp right by this river, nestled amidst wildlife.

Day 12
Transfer to Kasane. We’ve booked a boat trip on the Kuando River with a local guide especially for our group. Here, we can observe wildlife coming to water from a completely different perspective. We’ll also cross the border into Zimbabwe – the formalities are truly “African folklore.” Here, we’ll leave our cars and take a minibus to the end of our route – Victoria Falls. For the final two nights, we’ll stay in a comfortable lodge.

Day 13
The cherry on top of our expedition cake – Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Wonders of Nature. We’ll walk along the falls and admire the might of the cascading water. In the afternoon, lunch will be served on board during a cruise on the Zambezi River. **Optional helicopter flights over the falls are available. In the evening, a gala dinner will be held, accompanied by an African music and dance performance.

Day 14
This is the end of our trip. Departure to Indian. Airport Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), Zimbabwe.Vehicles 

We will be traveling in rented 4×4 vehicles—specifically, Toyota Land Cruisers or Hiluxe. These vehicles are relatively new and fully equipped (including a rooftop tent, mattresses, sleeping bags, a refrigerator, a portable kitchen, tools, cookware, etc.).

Food:

Included meals are 5 Breakfast & 4 Dinners are included. Rest is self cooking. All supplies needed for preparing meals while camping will be purchased locally. In addition, we will sample local cuisine at area restaurants. When staying in lodges, dinner is typically included in the package (and covered by the trip fee).

Type of Stay

8 Nights stay in camps / Camps will be on vehicles.
Five nights in lodges/glamping with breakfast

Participants should:

• Be physically capable of managing a multi-day overland journey, including outdoor activities and getting in and out of safari vehicles or boats.
• Be comfortable with extended periods of driving and changing road conditions.
• Hold a valid driving licence recognised in the countries visited if they intend to drive.
• Meet the applicable age, insurance and vehicle requirements for the expedition.
• Be willing to follow the expedition leader’s instructions, local regulations, wildlife-safety rules and border-crossing procedures.
• Have appropriate travel insurance covering the activities included in the itinerary.

Participants who prefer luxury accommodation every night, dislike outdoor environments or are uncomfortable with long drives and unpredictable travel conditions may find this expedition less suitable.Includes

1.4WD Suv for the expedition. ( Toyota LC / Hilux )
2.Off-road vehicle rental with high insurance package + fees for pickup from Botswana, cleaning, permits, etc.
3.Accompanying guide and rout planners.
4.Organiser support 24 x 7
5.Five nights in lodges/glamping with breakfast
6.Stay in camps for 8 Nights.
7.Organised Dinners 4
8.Entrance for National Parks and reserves.
9.Entrance fee to Victoria Falls.
10.Guided motorboat tour on the Kuando/Chobe River
11.Mokoro canoeing
12.3x Game drive with a local guide
13.Sightseeing flight by plane/helicopter over the Okavango Delta
14.Bus transport from the Botswana/Zimbabwe border to Victoria Falls
15.Zambezi River Cruise with Lunch
16.Complete camping equipment for the tour.
17.Medical/Nightlife insurance
18.Commemorative T-shirts and stickers
19.Off-road vehicle rental with high insurance package + fees for pickup from Botswana, cleaning, permits, etc.

Excludes

1. Stay for extra days if any
2. Flights to the destination.
3. Fuel for the SUV
4. Meals other then mentioned above, ( only 5 Breakfast & 4 Dinners are included ) This is a self cooking tour with
5. Any vehicle damage/fine/ cost.
6. Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals, starters (Alcoholic, Mineral, Soft Drinks, Aerated) etc.
7. Any activity apart from mentioned ones.
8. Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like damage accruing from land blocks, bad weather etc.
9. Any medical expenses incurred during the trip or travel insurance
10. Visa for the tour for. South Africa & Botswana.
11. Anything not mentioned in inclusions
12. Helicopter ride to Victoria Falls** ( USD 200 Per pax )
13. GST on billing 5% & TCS 2 %