29-Nights Highlights of Southern Africa - Classic
G Adventures · 29 days
Escorted
From $8,299 per person
When you put the word "highlights" in the name of a trip, you better be confident that it lives up to the hype. This trip does. Across 30 epic days, you’ll go round-trip to Cape Town via Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia - a new spin on one of our most popular routes - taking comfortable touring vehicles as well as staying in a mix of hotels and campsites for a well-rounded experience. Wildlife sightings and cultural moments come standard here - everything from searching for the "big five" in national parks to enjoying meals with local families. You’ve got memories made for a lifetime.
Highlights
Search for the "big five" across four countries, take a nature walk in Matobo National Park, explore giant sand dunes and Victoria Falls, meet the San people of the Kalahari Desert.
Accommodation
Hotels (11 nts), lodge/chalet (12 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), basic camping (1 nt), participation camping (4 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) & driver throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 14
Meals Included
28 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 9 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls Your Discover Moment: Swakopmund. Cape Town orientation walk. Soweto Township Bicycle Tour. Panorama Route drive with entrances. Kruger National Park wildlife safari drive in our vehicle (full-day). Traditional dance experience. Nature walk at Timbavati Safari Lodge. Great Zimbabwe National Monument visit. Nature walk (Matobo National Park). Victoria Falls visit. Okavango Delta excursion with entrances, wildlife walks, and traditional canoe trips. San/Bushmen walk. Traditional dinner (Kalahari). Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives in our vehicle. Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon entrance. Wine tasting in Lambert's Bay. Fish River Canyon entrance. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
Itinerary
Matobo National Park
Hazyview
Louis Trichardt
Great Zimbabwe National Monument
Nata, Botswana
Namib Desert
Orange River (Gariep River)
Lambert’s Bay
Keetmanshoop
Swakopmund
Etosha National Park
Windhoek
Ghanzi
Maun
Okavango Delta
Victoria Falls
Hwange
Kruger National Park
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Excursions
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
— Optional Private Excursions
Your guide will discuss the city's abundance of sightseeing possibilities and will tailor make your day's activities according to your individual interests and preferences. This affords you the advantage of total flexibility while still maintaining the expertise of a qualified guide. We first make our way to the to the lower cable car station on the slopes of Table Mountain, where (weather permitting) we make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of the mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin the tour of historic Cape Town. Whether you are interested in visiting the traditional tourist attractions, indulging in a personal passion, or simply exploring the 'Mother City' as a local, Cape Town has more than enough diversity to cater to your personal preference.
Your half day tour includes two entrance fees as well as the return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket. After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Three Hour Cruise
— Optional Private Excursions
The Inala Antares proudly awaits you in Cape Town, ready to take you first class on a journey of a lifetime. With its Italian styling, trendy interiors, quality construction techniques and performance it has been specially designed to meet your tastes and requirements.
Your day will start with a luxury transfer from your hotel providing you with a concierge service to help you orchestrate the perfect few hours on board the Inala.
Experience an exquisite Cape Town sunset with Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles as a backdrop as you cruise in pure luxury on board (weather depending on the day) otherwise in Table Bay towards the Bloubergstrand beaches.
The Inala is a 57ft Princess design, luxury motor yacht, moored in front of the Cape Grace Hotel V&A Waterfront. Your three hour cruise includes the famous Clifton beaches, with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles in elegance and luxury. Clifton bay is on the way to Hout Bay and is the ideal place to spend a few hours at on board, enjoying the sun and a swim in the cool water.
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
— Optional Private Excursions
Your Whale watching excursion will either be done in Hermanus or Gansbaai, based on the best sightings & weather conditions over your period of travel.
The whale watching trips can also afford you the possibility to see: Great white sharks, Bryde's whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins, making these whale watching trips not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone's imagination.
Your return to shore will depend on the sightings for the day, which may result in a late lunch. Your guide will discuss the best restaurant options with you based on your preference and logistics. An A la Carte lunch including soft drinks & non-premium brand drinks and house wines is included in your tour.
Time permitting you may have the opportunity to walk along the coastal paths in Herma-nus where during whale season (mid June to mid November) whales may be seen playing close to the shore. You will be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
— Optional Private Excursions
Your guide will discuss your individual interests and preferences and tailor make the day's routing and sightings accordingly. All sidecars are decommissioned military bikes used during World War II, which has been restored and fully refurbished.
You will be supplied with retro leather jackets, helmets, goggles as well as a complimentary bandana. Depending on your interests you will be visiting all the iconic attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope (including the Cape Point Funicular ticket) and the Boulders Penguin Colony.
Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant including local wine and refreshments. Top off the day with a scenic coastal drive back to your hotel. After your day's touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel for your evening at leisure.
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | $9,199 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $9,199 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $9,199 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | $9,199 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $8,849 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | $8,849 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | $8,849 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | $8,849 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 | $8,849 |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | $8,849 |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | $8,849 |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Jan 12, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 19, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 26, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Feb 16, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Jan 25, 2027 | Feb 23, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Mar 2, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Feb 8, 2027 | Mar 9, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Feb 22, 2027 | Mar 23, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Apr 6, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Apr 5, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Apr 12, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Apr 19, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | $8,299 |
| May 3, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027 | $8,299 |
| May 10, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 | $8,299 |
| May 17, 2027 | Jun 15, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Jun 7, 2027 | Jul 6, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Jun 14, 2027 | Jul 13, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 20, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 27, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Jul 12, 2027 | Aug 10, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Jul 19, 2027 | Aug 17, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Jul 26, 2027 | Aug 24, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Aug 31, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Aug 9, 2027 | Sep 7, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Aug 16, 2027 | Sep 14, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Aug 23, 2027 | Sep 21, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Aug 30, 2027 | Sep 28, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Sep 20, 2027 | Oct 19, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Sep 27, 2027 | Oct 26, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Oct 4, 2027 | Nov 2, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Nov 9, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Oct 25, 2027 | Nov 23, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Nov 1, 2027 | Nov 30, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Nov 8, 2027 | Dec 7, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Nov 15, 2027 | Dec 14, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Nov 22, 2027 | Dec 21, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Nov 29, 2027 | Dec 28, 2027 | $8,299 |
| Dec 6, 2027 | Jan 4, 2028 | $8,299 |
| Dec 13, 2027 | Jan 11, 2028 | $8,299 |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Jan 25, 2028 | $8,299 |
| Jan 3, 2028 | Feb 1, 2028 | $8,299 |
Terms & Additional Information
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.