Zambia
The journey and the destinations
Group travels through Zambia, Malawi & Tanzania including incredible national parks and wildlife.
16th January 2011
Southern Africa
Overview
The countries of southern Africa are diverse and fascinating. We may be biased since we have been living in South Africa for the last 6 years, but there’s a lot to love about this part of the world. Most recently we have done a couple of trips with the kids in South Africa and Namibia, and Pete has taken small groups through Namibia, Botswana & Zambia.
As an overland travel destination, southern Africa is both well developed in terms of campsites and facilities (including overland tour companies and vehicle hire companies for self drive) and also has lots and lots to see, so it’s well worth putting it on your list. Chat to us about suggested itineraries and recommended overland tour companies and vehicle hire companies for your southern Africa adventure.
Countries visited
South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Our Top Travel Experiences in Southern Africa
Wildlife
Southern Africa is well known as a wildlife safari destination, and there are some incredible national parks and wildlife reserves to visit. Top of our list - South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, but we have enjoyed fantastic wildlife experiences in all the parks we have visited!
Wine tasting
South Africa is the 9th largest producer of wine in the world, and there are some excellent wines to be enjoyed at the southern tip of Africa. Our favourite areas to taste wine are Stellenbosch, the Hemel en Aarde Valley in Hermanus and the Stanford wine route.
Adventure activities
If you can dream it, you can do it. From shark cage diving to microlite flights, mountain biking, hiking, bungee jumping, you name it, you can find it in Southern Africa.
Wide open spaces
If you are looking for solitude and space, Namibia is a great place to go. The harsh beauty of the desert is captivating and fascinating. It's also a country that's very easy to travel round yourself, with great campsites and plenty of great attractions to visit.
Rivers & Waterfalls
From the incredible spectacle that is Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta to the many rivers and waterways that crisscross southern Africa... there are plenty of ways to enjoy the waterways including white water rafting, kayaking, sunset cruises, swimming in hippo & croc-proof pools, floating along in a mokoro... the list goes on!
Campsites
Southern Africa benefits from a well developed network of campsites, many of which have cabins or chalets for when you have had enough of sleeping in a tent.
Our Blogs about Southern Africa
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Southern Africa
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Group travels in Namibia (Cape Cross Etosha National Park & Caprivi Strip) and Christmas celebrations in Zambia where Santa managed to find us.
27th December 2010
Namibia
Canoes, sandboards, quadbikes and aeroplanes
Group travels through Botswana (including Okavango Delta) and Namibia (Namib-Naukluft Desert & Swakopmund).
16th December 2010
Southern Africa
Beaches, lions and ancient ruins
Group travels in Mozambique (Tofo & VIlanculos) and Zimbabwe (Great Zimbabwe, Matobo National Park). Wildlife and beaches aplenty!
8th December 2010
South Africa
Retail therapy and a mud bath…
Group travels through South Africa (Cintsa & iSimangaliso), Swaziland / eSwatini (Mliliwane & village stay) and into Mozambique.
26th November 2010
South Africa
Time to head north!
The start of our epic group trip from Cape Town to Cairo via Stellensbosch, Hermanus, Agulhas, Knysna, Tsitsikamma and Addo.
17th November 2010