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Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe)

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Southern Africa is one of the world's most diverse travel regions, spanning the wildlife-rich savannahs of Botswana's Okavango Delta, the vast red dunes and dramatic landscapes of Namibia's Namib Desert, the iconic Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe-Zambia border, and South Africa's mix of world-class cities, winelands, and Big Five game reserves. The region is a magnet for safari enthusiasts, with Chobe, Kruger, and Etosha among the continent's premier national parks. Beyond wildlife, travellers are drawn by Namibia's stark desert scenery and self-drive culture, South Africa's vibrant Cape Town and Garden Route, and Zimbabwe's ancient ruins at Great Zimbabwe. It suits both independent road-trippers and group adventurers looking to cover multiple countries in one epic overland journey.

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Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe) · 20 days

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Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland: Self-Launched 20-Day Southern Africa Adventure

A self-launched, independent version of On The Go Tours' 20-day Cape to Falls overland safari: Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, the wildflowers and desert of Namaqualand, Augrabies Falls, the Kalahari dunes of Kgalagadi, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Etosha, the Okavango Delta and Chobe, finishing at Victoria Falls. Instead of an overland truck with a crew, you'll use Baz Bus, Intercape/Greyhound coaches, shared safari shuttles, small-group backpacker safaris and public minibuses — plus self-bookable game drives and mokoro trips through GetYourGuide, Klook or directly with lodges. Costs are realistic backpacker estimates in GBP and exclude international flights; note that no overland truck or fixed group means some days involve frontier logistics, so build in flexibility.

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