Southern Africa Safari Adventure
Annual Friends Trip
October 20 – 29, 2025
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Southern Africa’s premier safari destinations, exploring the Big Five-rich landscapes of MalaMala Game Reserve, the untamed wilderness of Botswana’s Okavango Region, and the majestic beauty of Victoria Falls.
Highlights
- Experience game viewing is at its most dramatic, as animals concentrate around the river and remaining waterholes in the Big Five-rich landscapes of MalaMala Game Reserve
- Witness the majestic Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
- Immerse in wildlife observations in Botswana’s Khwai Conservancy, in the Okavango Region.
- Enjoy superlative accommodations that blend comfort, luxury and authentic African Safari style
Make the most of your journey with these optional additions:
Rest & Recover Additional Night in Johannesburg (October 19)
Optional Soweto & Apartheid Museum Day Tour in Johannesburg (October 20)
3-Night Cape-Town Post-Trip Extension (October 29 – Nov 1)
- Itinerary Summary
- Johannesburg, South Africa: 1 night at 54 on Bath
MalaMala Game Reserve: 3 nights at MalaMala Camp
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: 2 nights at Mbano Manor Hotel
Okavango Region / Khwai Conservancy, Botswana: 3 nights at Machaba Camp - Optional Additions to This Trip
- 1 Additional Night in Johannesburg
Soweto / Apartheid Museum Tour
3-Night Cape Town Extension - What to Expect
- This multi-country safari features exceptional accommodations, including hotels, lodges, and deluxe safari-style tented camps. Meals offer a mix of local and international cuisine, with options to suit various dietary preferences, including set menus and picnic lunches.
Travel includes paved roads between cities and towns, while game drives take place on unpaved, uneven, and dusty terrain. Early mornings and evenings can be quite cool, while midday temperatures range from warm to hot.
Safari participation requires the ability to step into a 4x4 vehicle, embark and disembark small boats, and carry hand baggage up steps to board aircraft. Border crossings vary in processing time.
This adventure involves travel to remote locations. Flexibility, good physical condition, and a spirit of curiosity will enhance your experience. - Per Person Double Price
- $11,547
- Single Price
- $14,992
- Deposit
- $3000 + $1094 Regional Airfare
- Final Payment Due Date
- July 12, 2025. (If paid by credit card, the final balance due incurs an additional 4.5% credit card fee which is automatically added to the online price
- Inclusions
- - Private meet and greet upon arrival in South Africa
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
- All private transportation during the tour
- Guided tours and game drives with local, English-speaking guides
- Entrance fees to national parks and reserves
- Porterage for two pieces of luggage per person at airports
- Local 24-hour Conservancy Travel support services
- One 500ml bottled water per person per day on the vehicle - Exclusions
- Regional airfare charged separately at $867 per person; International airfare, airport taxes not included in issued airline tickets, baggage fees; Visa fees and related entry requirements; Personal expenses such as laundry (except where noted by the accommodation as included), phone calls, room service, and minibar charges; Beverages unless noted in the accommodations inclusions; Optional tours and activities not specified in the itinerary; Gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel and safari camp staff; Early check-in or late check-out
- Travel Insurance
- https://my.travelinsure.com/conservancytravel/?p=50047
- Cancellation Schedule
- Up to 100 days before departure: $3,000 + $867 non-refundable regional airfare
99 – 60 days before departure: 75% of total fees owed
59 - 0 days before departure: no refund - Terms and Conditions
- https://conservancytravel.org/terms-and-conditions/
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jennifer Kunath-Bowling
contact@conservancytravel.org Tel: 205.706.0306