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Cape to Delta Safari

Cape to Delta Safari

$ 3,299

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This wild adventure takes you to the biggest safari hotspots in Africa. Starting with the spectacular panoramas of Cape Town, you’ll head to Kruger National Park, where you’ll enjoy included game drives and spot elephants, buffalo and hopefully some lions. Then it’s onto one of the world’s natural wonders: Victoria Falls, before exploring Chobe and finally enjoying another safari extravaganza in the incomparable Okavango Delta. 


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Cape to Delta Safari – Botswana Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Cape to Delta Safari 18-35 year olds

The one that takes you to the best safari spots in Africa, including Kruger, Chobe and the Okavango Delta​

This wild adventure takes you to the biggest safari hotspots in Africa. Starting with the spectacular panoramas of Cape Town, you’ll head to Kruger National Park, where you’ll enjoy included game drives and spot elephants, buffalo and hopefully some lions. Then it’s onto one of the world’s natural wonders: Victoria Falls, before exploring Chobe and finally enjoying another safari extravaganza in the incomparable Okavango Delta. 

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

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Trip duration and price:

15 days, 3 countries from about $3,051* (you’ll find other currencies and final prices on the booking page)

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Included Meals:

14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners

Included Accommodations:

6 nights in Hotels, 3 nights in Special Stays, 3 nights in Lodges, 2 nights in Safari Lodge

Group Size:

Maximum 26 people

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Cape Town

Day 2: Cape Town

Day 3: Cape Town

Day 4: Cape Town

Kruger

Day 5: Kruger

Day 6: Kruger

Johannesburg

Day 7: Johannesburg

Victoria Falls

Day 8: Victoria Falls

Day 9: Victoria Falls

Chobe National Park

Day 10: Chobe National Park

Day 11: Chobe National Park

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Day 12: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Okavango Delta

Day 13: Okavango Delta

Day 14: Okavango Delta

Maun

Day 15: Maun

Day 1: Start Cape Town

Cape Town

The adventure begins. Drop off your bags at the hotel and meet your Trip Manager and new Contiki fam in the lobby. We’ll all share a meal tonight along with some drinks to get to know each other.

Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)Day 2: Cape Town

Cape Town

Our time in Cape Town is dedicated to sightseeing, and today is no exception! We start at the very top with a cable car ride up Table Mountain, followed by a city tour of Cape Town’s key sights and historical attractions. After that, the rest of the day is yours. We recommend the V&A Waterfront (SA’s most visited attraction). You’ll also have the option to join our Township Tour & Amy Foundation Lunch, which gives you a locally guided insight into life during Apartheid. Tonight, you’ll get to know your new fam in the best way possible – with food, drinks and music in our MasterChef-style cooking class. 

Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Visit the V&A WaterfrontStroll around the scenic harbour and enjoy some Insta-worthy views, at South Africa’s most-visited attraction. Take a cable car up Table MountainCable the Table! Take a scenic ride to the top of one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of Nature’ for 360° views of Cape Town. 
Cape Town City TourBo-Kaap. The City Centre. V&A Waterfront. This i tour that takes in all the historical sites & attractions of the Mother City.  
Take a Township Tour (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Witness the effects of Apartheid by walking the streets, meeting the locals and seeing their homes in this locally guided Township tour. Beforehand, we’ll have lunch at the Amy Foundation, who provide skill empowerment programmes for the local young people.
Additional costs apply

Cape Town Cooking Class & DinnerAlways fancied yourself as a culinary champion? Now’s your time to show off your skills with a MasterChef-inspired African cooking class. With tunes flowing (and cocktails too), we’ll break into groups to assemble an array of African specialities, getting back together again in the evening to gobble up our work.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Cape Town

Cape Town

This is your day to take advantage of Cape Town’s myriad local excursions – after breakfast of course. Our fav is a scenic drive along the cliffs of Chapman’s Peak and down to Cape Point – the South-western tip of Africa. In the afternoon, we’ll stop off at Boulders Beach to admire a colony of adorable African penguins. What next? Well, you can’t go wrong with wine tasting (and a view) to round off an incredible day touring the “fairest Cape in all the world.” 

Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Meet the Penguins of South AfricaOn our Cape Peninsula tour, we’ll explore some of Cape Town’s most impressive suburbs and beaches. We’ll marvel at cliffs, mountains and wildlife, with stop-offs at Cape Point and Boulders Beach, home to everyone’s favourite (even if you don’t know it yet): the African penguins.
Additional costs apply

Vineyards and ViewsThe Cape is famous for its wine, so we finish off our last day here at Cape Point Vineyards with spectacular views of the ocean. All to be enjoyed with a selection of the estate’s finest wines.
Additional costs apply

Day 4: Cape Town to Kruger National ParkMake Travel Matter

Cape Town
Rise and shine. Today, we have a (very early) flight to Johannesburg, the city of Gold, where our first port of call will be the Kruger National Park.
KrugerYup, it’s safari time! And better still, our accommodation for the night is right on the border of this famous wildlife haven. With chances of seeing the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo) plus hundreds of native bird species, ancient trees and meandering rivers. Our epic 2-day exploration includes an anti-poaching experience, where you’ll learn all about the dangers posed to Africa’s wildlife and the rangers that protect them.

Timbavati Safari Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Join an anti-poaching experience (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) Meet the local warriors who protect our wildlife from extinction and learn about this vital work.

Day 5: Kruger National ParkMake Travel Matter

Kruger

We’re up early for our first taste of the African bush’s fresh morning air. We’ll venture to the park gate and enter at sunrise, just the right time to catch elusive predators as they finish their nocturnal hunts. We’ll discover who in the group has the ‘Luck of the bush’ and best spotting eyes. For lunch you’ll dine with locals and visit their Eco Village which ensures a better future for this impoverished but hopeful community. In the afternoon, we’re off for another game drive as the temperatures start to cool and the wildlife become more active. Then we’ll round off the night with a dinner at the lodge. 

Timbavati Safari Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Take a Game Drive in Kruger Park (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Keep your eyes peeled and camera ready for the ‘Big Five’! Go On Safari at SunsetKeep your eyes peeled for lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants and rhinos as we take to the spectacular plains of Kruger National Park for an open vehicle game drive. After stopping to gawp at the sunset, we’ll head back to camp as the nocturnal animals begin to wake up.
Additional costs apply

Visit an Eco Village (With Lunch Too)Starting with a generous helping of pap and sauce (the staple meal in South Africa), we’ll embark on a tour of a unique Eco Village – where sustainability, recycling and education play a key role in uplifting the local community.
Additional costs apply

Day 6: Kruger National Park to JohannesburgMake Travel Matter

KrugerThe game of hide and seek continues as we traverse back into the park, keeping our eyes open for any wildlife we missed yesterday. We’re talking giraffes, hyenas, antelope or even the elusive cheetah… lurking deep in the bush.
In the late morning, we wave goodbye to the park and make our way back to Johannesburg.Johannesburg

We arrive late in the evening but fear not, our accommodation is right by the airport – perfectly poised for tomorrow’s early morning flight.

Sunrock Guesthouse (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Take a morning Game Drive in Kruger Park (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Jump on a morning drive for a second chance to spot this Park’s incredible animals. 

Day 7: Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

Johannesburg
This morning we’ll drive to the airport to catch our flight up to Victoria Falls.
Victoria Falls
We start off with the number one attraction around – the Falls themselves! Hike along the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and the largest waterfall in the world. You might want to pack your raincoat, as during certain times of the year you can get drenched from the rising spray, giving the falls its local name: ‘The smoke that thunders’. The evening will end off with a magnificent sunset cruise on the Zambezi including drinks and dinner.
Please note: From January to June this trip puts you in the Victoria Falls Waterfront Hotel, Zambia, with a riverside deck and bar that overlooks the spray of the thunderous falls. Travelling from July to December? Don’t worry, you’re not missing out: we’ll put you up in the Shearwater Explorers Village, Zimbabwe, just 400m from the falls – with bohemian cafes, curio markets and swimming pools to explore. It’s win win, basically.  

Shearwater Explorer’s Village (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Marvel at Victoria FallsSee the epic waterfall of your Insta dreams. Take a stroll along the edge and see this ‘the smoke that thunders’ in all its glory. 
 
Sunset CruiseSip on a Gin & Tonic while watching the sunset over the Zambezi RiverAdditional costs apply

Watch an African Drum Show with DinnerWe hope you’re hungry – it’s time to sample a smorgasbord of delicious African delights, all cooked over an open flame! You’ll dine on a buffet of smoked crocodile tail, warthog steak, kudu meatballs and even sautéed mopane worms (with sausages, salads and veggies available too). And for our evening’s entertainment, there’ll be a traditional drum show. What more could you want?

Please note: this activity is only available on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls between July and December. The costs may also change depending on the season.
Additional costs apply

Day 8: Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Today’s all about one thing: adrenaline-fuelled adventure. In the morning you’ll raft down the Zambezi River, one of the world’s best white-water rafting experiences that boasts up to 20 rapids, with cool names like “the Devil’s Toilet Bowl”, “Terminator 1 & 2” and the famous “Oblivion”. In the afternoon, it’s plunge time – jump, zip line or swing off the famous bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia over the Zambezi River. With the sunset before you, the mighty Victoria Falls behind, Zambia on your left, Zimbabwe on your right and the gushing Zambezi below, you won’t be able to resist falling in love with Africa again and again and again…

Shearwater Explorer’s Village (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Zambezi River RaftingRaft down some of the best white water rapids in the world!Additional costs apply

Bungee JumpBungee Jump off the off the famous bridge connecting Zimbabwe and ZambiaAdditional costs apply

Gorge SlideFor the less adrenaline seeking junkies that still want the thrill. Take a seated ride in the zip line as you slide across the gorge from Zambia to Zimbabwe. The more scenic option that provides incredible views of the gorge, the river below & the falls on the other side of the bridge to be enjoyed as you glide along.
Additional costs apply

Bridge SwingSwing off the Victoria Falls Bridge, high above the mighty Zambezi RiverAdditional costs apply

Bridge Swing Tandem Want to jump off the 115 year old Victoria Falls bridge feet-first? Then the 80 meter freefall bridge swing is for you, ideally placed between two countries in the middle of no-mans land – it’s a one of a kind thrill seeking activity.
Please note: Tandem has a max combined weight of 160kg
Additional costs apply

Day 9: Victoria Falls to ChobeMake Travel Matter

Victoria Falls
We start today on foot, to literally ‘walk on the wild side’ with a guided walking Safari along the Zambezi’s National Park. This is a unique way to track wildlife on foot while learning about some of the smaller animals – plus plants and just generally anything we come across. Afterwards, we go from foot mode to flight mode with a helicopter ride above the thunderous waters below – the best way to see the falls in all their glory. Then it’s across the border to Botswana for more of what we love. I.e., safaris! This time, it’s the world-famous Chobe National Park, known for its huge elephant population.
Chobe National ParkTonight, you’ll truly experience the wilderness with a night out in the middle of the African bush. We have a private Contiki site just for us, with our own guides, cooks and a bonfire – all set under the stars. After dinner, you’ll get the chance to fall asleep to the sounds of Africa: a jackal calling in the distance, the loud whoop of a hyena, perhaps the roar of lions as they wake from a daytime slumber. Catch you later, city life!

Please note: due to the rainy season, overnight camping in Chobe is not available from October to March. Instead, you’ll spend two nights in Chobe at a lodge with afternoon and morning game drives still included, plus a buffet dinner.

Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Take an afternoon Game Drive in Chobe (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Coast along the banks of the Chobe River in search of thirsty wildlife coming down to drink. Falls Helicopter Flight (12min)Experience the unrivalled view of the majestic Victoria Falls and the Mighty Zambezi with this flight over the falls. You can’t quite appreciate the magnitude of the falls until you see it from the sky. If you have never done a helicopter flight, you might as well do one of the best.
Additional costs apply

Walking Safari (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Take a walk on the wild side while on a professionally guided walking safariAdditional costs apply

Day 10: ChobeMake Travel Matter

Chobe National ParkThis morning we’ll wake up to watch the sunrise over the African bush with a light breakfast, before departing on a morning game drive to hopefully see some of the wildlife we may have heard the night before. We will arrive late morning to check into our new lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing around the pool and swapping stories from the night before. On our last evening together you can opt for a wildlife cruise on the Chobe river. Surrounded by pods of hippos,  crocs basking on the banks and all forms of African animals coming down to drink, this is truly one African sunset you’ll never forget followed by a buffet dinner tonight.

Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Take a morning Game Drive in Chobe (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Be on the lookout for any wildlife we may have heard the night before! Wildlife Cruise & DinnerCruise along the Chobe River on the look out for wildlife followed by a buffet dinnerAdditional costs apply

Day 11: Chobe to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Chobe National ParkDumela Botswana! We’ll head south today from Kasane to Gweta Lodge on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt pans.Makgadikgadi Salt PansOpt to cruise the salt pans in open safari vehicles in search of a meerkat colony while getting some funky perspective photos in one of the largest salt flats in the world. Tonights treat is sundower drinks under an icon of Botswana before retiring to the lodge for dinner and drinks at the bar.

Gweta Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Meerkats & Salt PansGet close to a colony of meerkats (Hey Timon!) as they go about their daily routines and take the opportunity to get those classic perspective photos out on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan
Additional costs apply

Day 12: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to Okavango DeltaMake Travel Matter

Makgadikgadi Salt PansWe will say goodbye to the pans (for now) and head on to the wildlife haven that is the Okavango DeltaOkavango Delta
Our minds already blown by this unique natural landscape, it’s off to the Okavango Delta, where we’ll take an awe-inspiring game drive before settling into our exclusive Contiki Safari Camp. We’ll be greeted with luxe two person dome tents – pre-erected of course – with stretchers, mattresses and linen. Dinner? How about a campfire meal as we swap tales under a starswept sky? 

Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Take an afternoon Game Drive in the Okavango Delta (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) Our first taste of the Okavango Delta, as we head to our Contiki Safari Camp. Hopefully spotting some of the ‘Big Five’ on our way. 

Day 13: Okavango DeltaMake Travel Matter

Okavango Delta

Get your David Attenborough voice on, we are in the heart of Africa’s iconic wildlife filming paradise. This sprawling wetland is home to some of Africa’s most incredible species and we will start searching for them after a quick bite to eat and we’re off on an early morning game drive in the Okavango Delta in hopes of spotting elephants, hippos and if we’re lucky, some predators. We’ll head back to camp for a tasty lunch and siesta. Chill in the camp or opt for a Mokoro boat trip along the gorgeous waterways of the delta. In the afternoon we’re back on another jaw-dropping game drive before our traditional campfire dinner. The day isn’t over, though – not even close. This evening we have a once in a lifetime opportunity – a night drive in the bush with spotlights seeking out elusive nocturnal animals you can’t find during the day.

Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Take a morning Game Drive in the Okavango Delta (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Get up with the sun in search of the amazing wildlife in this garden of Eden. Take an afternoon Game Drive in the Okavango Delta (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) Our first taste of the Okavango Delta, as we head to our Contiki Safari Camp. Hopefully spotting some of the ‘Big Five’ on our way. 
Take a night Game Drive in the Okavango Delta (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Enjoy a sunset trip along the waterways of the Khwai River, looking out for the incredible animals that live here. Mokoro Boat SafariJump into a Mokoro, a traditional boat, and let a guide pole you down the Delta in search of wildlife. Its an incredibly relaxing journey and gets you close to wildlife coming down to drink for unique photographic opportunities
Additional costs apply

Day 14: Okavango Delta to MaunMake Travel Matter

Okavango DeltaAfter breakfast it’s time for another morning game drive – eyes peeled for elephants – before we head to Maun and our lodge for the night.MaunThis afternoon opt to soar over the delta on a helicopter for peerless views of the wildlife below, as you hover just meters above the waterways. This evening you can choose to experience a dinner and show, with young people from the local community performing on the theme of conservation.

Island Safari Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Take a dawn Game Drive in the Okavango Delta (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)  It’s our last drive in the Delta! And our last chance to see any wildlife that eluded us on previous jaunts. Spot Wildlife on a Helicopter RideGet unbeatable wetland views from way up high. Whether you hover metres above the waterways or you soar above the plains looking for wildlife, this is your chance to get some truly amazing snaps from the sky.
Additional costs apply

Craft Brewery for Conservation (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)A great venue for a night in town in Maun, supporting local farmers who harvest sustainably in areas where elephant/human conflict is high. We’ll start with the brewery tour and end with dinner and drinks. 
Additional costs apply

Day 15: End Maun

Maun
After a last breakfast together its time to say goodbye to new found friends and an incredible time in Botswana.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Destination:

Africa > Botswana > This wild adventure takes you to the biggest safari hotspots in Africa. Starting with the spectacular panoramas of Cape Town, you’ll head to Kruger National Park, where you’ll enjoy included game drives and spot elephants, buffalo and hopefully some lions. Then it’s onto one of the world’s natural wonders: Victoria Falls, before exploring Chobe and finally enjoying another safari extravaganza in the incomparable Okavango Delta. 

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