Amazing Southern Africa (16 destinations)

Travel to Africa and jump onboard an exhilarating journey through the magnificent nations of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Southern Africa is bursting with a diverse array of wildlife, culture and landscapes - all waiting to be explored and celebrated. Travel through stunning scenery and watch as lush green landscapes give way to harsh desert dunes and rocky mountain peaks. Take to the water on mokoros and in a houseboat, embark on thrilling game drives, be immersed in unique ecosystems and be blown away by the sheer force of Victoria Falls. With welcoming locals and genuine experiences around every corner, this trip is full of surprises.This is an overland trip, meaning you’ll travel with a group in a purpose-built vehicle. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows that let the breeze in and make it even easier to take photos of the local wildlife. The driving days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/africa/overland, Namibia summer (November to March) can be very hot and humid with maximum temperatures around 35°C and peaks of over 40°C in the desert., This itinerary includes two nights on a houseboat at the Okavango Delta Panhandle. The cabins are very small and basic, with shared facilities., Not all accommodation will have air-conditioning. This is quite common across Africa, particularly in remote locations where lodges or camps operate on solar power or generators., Botswana is a very seasonal destination. What you see and experience can differ quite dramatically depending on the time of year you visit. Please consider this before you choose your departure date. See the 'Climate and seasonal information' section of the Essential Trip Information for more details., There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.