Cape to Delta Safari | 2024
Cape to Delta Safari | 2024
Cape to Delta Safari | 2024
15 Days Starting in Cape Town and ending in Maun
Visiting: Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Makadikadi Basin, Okavango Delta, Maun
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AACDMA19
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 24
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Cape to Delta Safari, an unforgettable adventure through South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Begin in Cape Town, exploring its scenic harbor, historical sites, and the iconic Table Mountain. Journey to Kruger National Park for thrilling safaris, spotting the Big Five and other wildlife. Witness the majestic Victoria Falls, then venture into Chobe National Park, renowned for its elephant population. Experience the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the lush Okavango Delta, with opportunities for game drives, boat trips, and even a night safari. This tour promises breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and cultural insights, making it the ultimate African safari experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
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.
Day 2: Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our time in Cape Town is dedicated to sightseeing and today is no exception! We'll 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 pals in the best way possible – with food, drinks and music in our MasterChef-style cooking class.
Day 3: Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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."
Day 4: Cape Town To Kruger National Park
Location: Cape Town, Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. The Savannah is calling. We've got no time to waste! We'll hop straight into our overland safari truck (with large windows for the perfect safari views) and begin our journey through South Africa's country side to Kruger. Yup, it’s safari time! We’ll enter this wildlife Eden (the size of a small country) in the afternoon for a sunset game drive, and then make our way to the exclusive Contiki Safari Camp on the banks of the Sabie River. This Special Stay includes canvas tents, mattresses and linens - all set up in time for our arrival! We’ll spend tonight gathered round the open campfire, gazing up at the stars and listening to lions in the distance. 5 star accommodation? More like 5000 star accommodation.
Day 5: Kruger National Park
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we're up bright and early for our first taste of the fresh morning air. We'll start with a sunrise safari – just in time to catch Africa’s elusive predators finishing off their nocturnal hunt. At midday, you’ll have the chance to relax back at the camp: you can visit the local shop, take a dip in the pool or visit the nearby restaurant where you can look out over the Sabie River and watch as the animals come to quench their thirst (yup, it's preddy special.) This afternoon, it’s back to the safari vehicles for a sunset game drive and another chance to see the Big Five and more. Tonight back at camp, we’ll tuck into a traditional South African braai or BBQ, complete with local sides and desserts.
Day 6: Kruger National Park To Johannesburg
Location: Kruger National Park, Johannesburg
Accommodation Name: Sunrock Guesthouse (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The game of hide and seek continues as we head back into the park, keeping our eyes open for any wildlife that evaded us yesterday including giraffes, hyenas, antelope… and even cheetahs! Next, we’ll stop off at a traditional village to learn more about life outside the big cities in Africa. With a local guide, we’ll discover the customs and traditions of the village, and partake in some of their popular activities.
We’ll head off to Johannesburg this afternoon. Order of business? Crash at the hotel before we fly to Victoria Falls in the morning!
Day 7: Johannesburg To Victoria Falls
Location: Johannesburg, Victoria Falls
Accommodation Name: Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we'll drive to the airport to catch our flight up to 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. Traveling 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 a win win, basically.
Day 8: Victoria Falls
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation Name: Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you have the chance to try white water rafting along the Zambezi river. There's also a locally guided village tour - get to know the locals and experience their way of life. End the evening with a magnificent sunset cruise including drinks and dinner.
Day 9: Victoria Falls To Chobe
Location: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Tonight, 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.
Day 10: Chobe
Location: Chobe National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This 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.
Day 11: Chobe To Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Location: Chobe National Park, Makadikadi Basin
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Gweta Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dumela Botswana! We’ll head south today from Kasane to Gweta Lodge on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt pans.
Opt 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.
Day 12: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans To Okavango Delta
Location: Makadikadi Basin, Okavango Delta
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We will say goodbye to the pans (for now) and head on to the wildlife haven that is the Okavango 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?
Day 13: Okavango Delta
Location: Okavango Delta
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 14: Okavango Delta To Maun
Location: Okavango Delta, Maun
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Island Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast it's time for another morning game drive - eyes peeled for elephants - before we head to Maun and our lodge for the night. This 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.
Day 15: End Maun
Location: Maun
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a last breakfast together its time to say goodbye to new found friends and an incredible time in Botswana.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in various lodges, camps, and hotels throughout the tour.
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Meals
Meals provided as per the itinerary, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner on specific days.
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Transportation
Transportation between destinations and during excursions as per the itinerary.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours and excursions, including game drives, city tours, and walking safaris.
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Sunset Cruise
Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River including drinks and dinner.
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National Park Fees
Entrance fees to national parks and reserves included in the itinerary.
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Special Stays
Special stays in exclusive camps and lodges, such as the Contiki Safari Camp.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as helicopter rides, white-water rafting, and additional excursions.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks not included in the itinerary.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into the countries visited on the tour.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Mode of Transport
Transportation between destinations and during excursions as per the itinerary, including overland safari trucks and flights.
Accommodation
Accommodation in various lodges, camps, and hotels throughout the tour, including special stays in exclusive camps such as the Contiki Safari Camp.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
Accommodation is provided in various lodges, camps, and hotels throughout the tour. Special stays include exclusive camps and lodges such as the Contiki Safari Camp.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, meals are provided as per the itinerary, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner on specific days.
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What types of transportation are included in the tour?
Transportation between destinations and during excursions is included as per the itinerary.
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Are guided tours and excursions included?
Yes, guided tours and excursions, including game drives, city tours, and walking safaris, are included.
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Is there a sunset cruise included in the tour?
Yes, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, including drinks and dinner, is included.
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Are entrance fees to national parks included?
Yes, entrance fees to national parks and reserves included in the itinerary are covered.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include helicopter rides, white-water rafting, and additional excursions.
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What personal expenses should I budget for?
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks not included in the itinerary should be budgeted for.
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Are international flights included in the tour package?
No, international flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Are visa fees included in the tour package?
No, visa fees for entry into the countries visited on the tour are not included.
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Are gratuities included in the tour package?
No, gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
You can expect to see a variety of wildlife including giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, and possibly some predators during the game drives and safaris.
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What unique experiences are included in the tour?
Unique experiences include a night drive in the Okavango Delta with spotlights seeking out nocturnal animals, a helicopter ride above Victoria Falls, and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
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What activities are available in Cape Town?
In Cape Town, activities include a cable car ride up Table Mountain, a city tour of key sights and historical attractions, a visit to the V&A Waterfront, and optional excursions such as a Township Tour & Amy Foundation Lunch.
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What can I expect during the stay at Kruger National Park?
At Kruger National Park, you can expect sunrise and sunset game drives, a traditional South African braai or BBQ, and a visit to a traditional village to learn about local customs and traditions.
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What activities are available at Victoria Falls?
At Victoria Falls, activities include hiking along the falls, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, white-water rafting, and optional activities such as jumping, ziplining, or swinging off the famous bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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What can I expect during the stay at Chobe National Park?
At Chobe National Park, you can expect a night out in the African bush with a private Contiki site, morning and afternoon game drives, and an optional wildlife cruise on the Chobe River.
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What activities are available at the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans?
At the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, you can opt to cruise the salt pans in open safari vehicles in search of a meerkat colony and enjoy sundowner drinks under an icon of Botswana.
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What can I expect during the stay at the Okavango Delta?
At the Okavango Delta, you can expect early morning and afternoon game drives, a Mokoro boat trip along the waterways, a traditional campfire dinner, and a night drive with spotlights seeking out nocturnal animals.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
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