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Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe)

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Southern Africa — spanning South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe — is one of the world's premier destinations for wildlife, wilderness, and cultural discovery. South Africa draws travellers with its iconic Big Five safari parks, dramatic coastlines, and vibrant cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg. Botswana is renowned for its pristine, low-density safari experiences across the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, while Zimbabwe is home to the magnificent Victoria Falls and exceptional game reserves like Hwange. The region's sheer diversity — from desert and savannah to lush waterways and mountain ranges — makes it a magnet for adventurers, wildlife enthusiasts, and overland travellers.

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Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe) · 17 days

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Self-Launched Real Southern Africa: South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe

This self-launched equivalent of Intrepid Travel's 'Real Southern Africa' tour takes you through three extraordinary countries — South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe — across 17 days of wildlife, wilderness and wonder. You'll visit Khama Rhino Sanctuary, drift through the Okavango Delta by mokoro, cross the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, safari through Chobe and Hwange National Parks, and stand in the spray of Victoria Falls — all without the group tour price tag. Using public transport, shared shuttles, self-booked game drives and budget campsites, you can replicate almost every highlight at a fraction of the cost. Estimated costs are approximate and based on 2024–25 budget traveller rates.

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~£875

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