G Adventrues: Project South Africa & Overland Adventure

Experience the wildlife and beauty of southern Africa while giving back a little. Volunteer with community projects near Cape Town, then continue exploring southern Africa, climbing the world's highest sand dunes, bush walking in the Kalahari, wilderness camping and canoeing in the Okavango Delta and visiting the mighty Victoria Falls!

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Cape Town

    Arrive at any time.

  • Day 2-6: Community Volunteer Project

    Travel to the Cape Peninsula to begin your work with local community projects. Volunteer opportunities include working with local preschools and elementary schools, assisting teachers with programs including reading, arts and crafts and sports, and helping to paint and refurbish classrooms and school buildings.

  • Day 7-10: Cape Town to Fish River Canyon

    Travel back to Cape Town and spend some time exploring the city and all that it has to offer. Travel past large plantations of Rooibos tea to the scenic Gariep River, the natural border between South Africa and Namibia. Once in Namibia, journey to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world.

  • Day 11-15: Namib Desert, Swakopmund and Damaraland

    Head towards the incomparable Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes. Spend a full day exploring the dunes and the natural wonders of this bizarre environment. Travel to the west coast of Namibia, where you can explore the historical town of Swakopmund, the surrounding lunar landscape, and try some of the numerous activities available such as sand boarding or a dolphin cruise. Journey through the beautiful desert landscapes as you move north into the stony desert landscapes of Damaraland.

  • Day 16-18: Etosha National Park and Waterberg

    One of Africa’s highlights, Etosha National Park offers a variety of wildlife with excellent opportunities to spot lion, giraffe, elephant, rhino, and herds of antelope. In Waterberg Plateau Game Park, you can take a scenic forest walk.

  • Day 19-20: Windhoek / Kalahari

    Journey to Windhoek, the historic capital of Namibia, then cross into Botswana to Ghanzi in the Kalahari Desert region. Take a walk with a local San Bushman to learn fascinating wilderness survival skills

  • Day 21-23: Maun / Okavango Delta

    Based at a bush camp within the world's largest inland delta, enjoy game walks and traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions, marvelling at the wide variety of wildlife that calls the delta their home.

  • Day 24-25: Gweta / Chobe River

    Camping on the banks of the Chobe River, you will have the chance to search for the wildlife in Chobe National Park by boat or on a game drive.

  • Day 26-27: Livingstone, Zambia

    Cross the mighty Zambezi River by ferry into Zambia. Explore the breathtaking Victoria Falls, go white-water rafting or canoeing on Zambezi, take an elephant-back safari, bungee jump over the Zambezi River, or even fly over the falls for some fantastic views in a "micro-light", a motorized glider.

  • Day 28: Livingstone

    Depart at any time.

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

28 Days / 27 Nights From $3,699*

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Includes: four nights basic hotels, 14 nights camping, seven nights multi-share guesthouse, two nights basic bush camp, five-day volunteer experience, Gap Adventures tour leader, volunteer project coordinator, some sightseeing with local guides and entrance fees.

Tour Style: Small Group Adventure

Note: Gap Adventures Reference - DAPS

Highlights

  • Transport by private van and overland vehicles.

  • Volunteer projects in Cape Town

  • Fish River Canyon

  • Namib Desert

  • Bush Camping at Okavango Delta

  • Etosha National Park