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South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe

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South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe together form one of Africa's most iconic overland travel corridors, spanning diverse landscapes from South Africa's Cape Winelands and Garden Route coastline to Botswana's vast Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert. Zimbabwe is home to Victoria Falls — one of the world's largest waterfalls — as well as ancient ruins at Great Zimbabwe and excellent safari territory in Hwange National Park. Botswana is renowned for some of the continent's finest and most exclusive wildlife experiences, including mokoro canoe trips through the Okavango and big-game sightings in Chobe National Park. Travellers combine these three countries for an immersive mix of wildlife safaris, adventure activities, cultural history, and dramatic natural scenery.

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South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe · 18 days

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Kruger, Victoria Falls & Botswana Safari — Self-Launched

A self-launched 18-day overland safari from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, covering Kruger National Park, the Okavango Delta panhandle by houseboat, Chobe and Savuti, and the thundering smoke of Mosi-oa-Tunya. You'll book your own budget lodges, safari tents and hostel dorms, join affordable shared game drives through local operators and GetYourGuide, use Baz Bus, Intercape and shuttle transfers between hubs, and self-cater most meals to keep costs down. Includes the Karongwe-style private reserve drives, a carnivore conservation talk, a Zimbabwean family dinner and a Victoria Falls guided walk — all bookable independently. Estimates are approximate and based on current backpacker/budget rates in GBP.

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