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Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Embark on an action-packed, teen-friendly adventure in south east Africa. On this 10-day trip, you’ll witness the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls, say hello to some new friends at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, explore the Okavango Delta in a traditional canoe and watch elephants drinking from the Chobe River. Pack plenty of spare camera batteries, because this trip is one for the photo album – brimming with wildlife encounters and set against the rich landscapes of the Okavango Delta and the Marakele and Chobe National Parks, this is a safari you and the kids won’t soon forget!
Highlights
- Experience the grandeur of Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – when you kick off your adventure at this thundering waterfall that's more than 1700 m wide.
- Go wildlife-spotting along the river at Chobe National Park, home to the world's highest concentration of African elephants.
- Wake up to the sight of elephants outside your window at your unique accommodation at Elephant Sands Lodge in Nata. Greet elephants as they come to drink from the waterhole just metres from your door!
- Get familiar with the art of 'poling' as you and your family ride a traditional dugout canoe through the waterways of the Okavango Delta.
- Support local conservation by visiting the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the only place left in Botswana where both black and white rhinos reside.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2951
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Truck
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, Budget
Supplier Code: UWFB
Starts: Victoria Falls, Botswana
Finishes: Johannesburg, Botswana
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (9), Lunch (7), Dinner (8)Accommodation: Camping with facilities (7 nights), Camping with no facilities (2 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2576 (CAD $258 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Africa! Your adventure begins at Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You'll have a welcome meeting at 2 pm, where you’ll meet your trip leader and the other families who will be joining you for your adventure. After, you’ll start exploring this thundering curtain of water – about 1708 m (5600 ft) wide, falling 108 m (354 m) into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray can rise up to an incredible 400 m (1312 ft) and the Falls become an impressive, raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the Falls is unobstructed by spray, and you can see little islets in the river below. If you arrive early, don’t hesitate to get out and start exploring on your own! You can choose from a range of activities and excursions, including whitewater rafting, canoeing and helicopter flights.
Included Activities:
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance
Optional Activities:
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$29 fuel surcharge and NP fees) (173 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD12 NP Fee) (141 USD)
- Victoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD12 NP Fee) (100 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour (74 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing (137 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Sunset Cruise (excludes USD12 NP Fee) (59 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Tour (64 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Simunye Show (58 USD)
Accommodation:
- Shearwater Explorers Village or similar (camping with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Have breakfast and pack up camp, then travel to Chobe National Park. Botswana's first national park, Chobe is perhaps best known for its high concentration of elephants, which can often be seen swimming in the Chobe River. The river also attracts wallowing hippos, cheetahs and lions in search of a drink, crocodiles lying in the sun by the water's edge and a variety of birdlife like the white-backed night heron, vibrant Schalow's turaco and the western banded snake eagle. Later, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Chobe River – a relaxing way to spend the afternoon with the family.
Included Activities:
- Chobe National Park - Sunset Cruise
Accommodation:
- Thebe River Safaris or similar (camping with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Head out on an exciting game drive through Chobe National Park. You might spot cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, buffalo, lions and antelopes. Then, hit the road and make your way to Nata, where you'll spend the evening at Elephant Sands Lodge. A natural waterhole right in front of the lodge is a popular spot for the local elephants, who frequently come for a drink. Watch these incredible creatures whilst they drink only a couple of meters away from you – a moment you and the kids are sure to remember. Keep an eye out for the other wildlife that roams this unfenced 16,000 ha private conservancy, including buffalo, lions, giraffes, wild dogs, hyena, steenbok, leopards and kudu.
Included Activities:
- Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Game Drive
Accommodation:
- Elephant Sands or similar (camping with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Get ready for another long travelling day on the road to Maun, the gateway to one of the world's most renowned and complex ecosystems – the Okavango Delta. This 16,000-sq-km maze of wetlands is made up of meandering waterways, green islands, lush plains and prolific wildlife. You might see hippos, crocodiles, elephants and big cats. Tonight, you'll stay at a campsite on the outskirts of Maun. Get some rest as camp tonight – tomorrow morning, you’re heading into the Delta for a full day of cruising and exploring.
Accommodation:
- Sitatunga Camp or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Cruise around the waterways of the Okavango Delta by mokoro – a traditional dugout canoe navigated by friendly local 'polers'. With some luck, you might spot some of the Delta's rare wildlife including hippos, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, buffalo and an abundance of birdlife (there are more than 560 recorded bird species here!). Spend time exploring the maze of lagoons, lakes and streams on foot, led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. Tonight, you’ll camp on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango wilderness. In this remote spot, facilities aren't available – this means digging a bush toilet and going without a shower (all part of the Okavango experience). At night, fall asleep to the humming and buzzing of the African wilderness.
Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Accommodation:
- Delta Rain or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Wake up early and head out for a sunrise walk. Along the way, keep an eye out for elephants and maybe even some Cape buffalo, if the timing is right. These rather noble-looking creatures are more dangerous than they look, and their horns make for a kind of bone shield that's fittingly known as a 'boss'. Return to camp for breakfast, then enjoy free time for the rest of the day. You might like to take the opportunity to relax at camp, or you could take another mokoro trip to soak up more of the delightful river atmosphere.
Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Sunrise Walk
Accommodation:
- Delta Rain or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, take a mokoro back to the poling station. Then, continue to Maun, where you’ll have a free day at the campsite. There’s the option to go on a scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta, where you'll get a bird's-eye view of the shimmering waterways and lush landscapes – a captivating perspective of one of the world's most unique ecosystems.
Optional Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight (298 USD)
- Okavango Delta - 45 Min Small Aircraft Okavango Delta Scenic Flight (165 USD)
Accommodation:
- Sitatunga Camp or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Embrace another early morning start as you hit the road to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Situated on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, this former hunting area has now been turned into a conservation project. Built to protect Botswana's only remaining populations of both black and white rhinos, the sanctuary is also home to other wildlife including zebras, giraffes, leopards, ostriches and wildebeest, all of which can be seen around the many natural waterholes. Your visit to this project supports local communities and contributes to the protection of the white rhinoceros. Later, head out on a dusk game drive to see the rhinos when they’re at their most active.
Included Activities:
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Sunset Game Drive Open Vehicle
Accommodation:
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary (camping with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Leaving Botswana behind, cross the border into South Africa and arrive at Marakele National Park in the afternoon. This national park has diverse terrain, making it easy to spot a variety of wildlife – you might see gemsbok, mongoose, African wild cats, black-backed jackals, warthogs, a range of birdlife and maybe even a black-maned lion, if you’re lucky. If time allows, you’ll go on an afternoon game drive in the park before settling into camp for your final night in the wilderness.
Included Activities:
- Marakele National Park - game drive
Accommodation:
- Bontle Rest Camp or similar (camping with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, drive to Johannesburg. You’ll arrive in the late afternoon, bringing you to the end of your trip. If you'd like to extend your stay in Johannesburg, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Accommodation:
- Indaba Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Dan - Traveled, April 2024
I can not recommend this trip enough. Our guides were amazing, the food was awesome, and the animals… they’re everywhere. I feel like I’m walking around in a national geographic documentary. You’ll see them all, and more. Do your self a favour and book this trip, you won’t regret it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/16/2024
Nathan - Traveled, April 2024
If you are considering taking your kids to see the world then consider an Intrepid tour. The employees and locations were so good and the fellow travelers were a joy to befriend. My mother enjoyed her first international trip and watching all the grandchildren experience new sites.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/16/2024
Julie - Traveled, April 2024
An amazing adventure just perfect for the teenagers and the grandparents and parents. Safe, fun, - what awesome memories
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/16/2024
Fiona - Traveled, December 2023
We would highly recommend this trip for families with teenagers. Our two boys (aged 11 and 13) have made friends for life. Botswana is a beautiful, happy and safe country. The itinerary is well planned to take in a lot of wildlife viewing in natural habitats. At no point do you feel that you're in a safari park, which can be the case with some reserves. Great campsites, often with a swimming pool. Highlights: Okavango Delta and Elephant Sands.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/18/2024
Melissa - Traveled, December 2024
Amazing 10 day african safari adventure that we can 100% recommend to any family with teenagers. So many parks, so much wildlife spotted, varying scenery and never a dull moment. The Delta was the trip highlight. Camping sufficient but recommend you bring an extra mattress. Direct contact with local African people, never a moment that felt unsafe. A trip of a lifetime that we will all never forget
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/08/2024
Jo-Anne · - Traveled, September 2023
Amazing trip! Would highly recommend, our whole family loved it. Some long days and basic camping but that just made it more memorable, like the best school camp you've ever been on! Incredible wildlife spotting, delicious food, fantastic guides, great itinerary. The kids loved having other kids to share the experience with. Highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023
Cameron - Traveled, September 2023
We spent 10 days traveling through Vic Falls, Botswana and South Africa with 3 teenagers. After 2 months traveling through the USA and Europe, I would say it was the highlight of our trip. Intrepid know what they're doing. Don't hesitate...do it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Rebecca - Traveled, September 2023
A trip of a lifetime. Spectacular Victoria Falls, amazing up close wildlife encounters (Elephant Sands a real surprise) and meeting beautiful local people (Okavango Delta a real highlight!). We had a wonderful crew and great families. A trip that has left us all fully content and happy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
ian - Traveled, August 2023
What an amazing experience and really pleased to be part of the first all female crew team overlanding. Rene, Suki and Dimpho looked after us amazingly. Had expected an amazing holiday but it was even better than imagined. Loved the way it was specialized for families with Teenages as the group got on so well and the kids socialized as did the adults. Animal experiences/ Sunrises and sunsets all memories for life. Loved the overlanding / camping experience and being so close to nature.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/06/2023
Marcus - Traveled, August 2023
Brilliant! What a fantastic trip! Saw all of the "big 5" and so many other animals. Food was great and camping with the kids will be something that we will all remember. Thank you to our fantastic all women Intrepid team of Rene, Suki and Dimpho
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/30/2023
Katie - Traveled, August 2023
I was nervous about visiting Africa at first due to the huge cultural difference to England; however, once we met our group and our tour guide I changed my mind. We always felt safe and comfortable and the activities were incredible. The camping was much better than I imagined it would be and the facilities were great. Although the Delta was the most worrying part for me, it ended up being one of the most amazing experiences ever. I would totally recommend this trip to anyone who asked me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2023
Fiona - Traveled, August 2023
A fantastic trip for teenagers. Amazing experience being so close to nature, very special. Crew were exceptional.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2023
George - Traveled, August 2023
The trip seemed scary at the start camping with lions and hyenas and things but after the first night you find the noises cool and it is really fun to see things walk through your campsite
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2023
Felix - Traveled, August 2023
Very good holiday I would highly recommend this trip to inside and outside kind of people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2023
Fiona - Traveled, August 2023
A fantastic trip for teenagers. Amazing experience being so close to nature, very special. Crew were exceptional.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2023
George - Traveled, August 2023
The trip seemed scary at the start camping with lions and hyenas and things but after the first night you find the noises cool and it is really fun to see things walk through your campsite
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2023
David - Traveled, August 2023
An amazing unforgettable experience. The leaders, the food and the trips were amazing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2023
Adam - Traveled, August 2023
Our teenage children enjoyed a fabulous African adventure and a truly educational experience delivered safely and with local insight by the Intrepid guide and team.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2023
Alex - Traveled, July 2023
The crew we had from Intrepid were outstanding and made me, my kids, and my family feel safe and comfortable. We were wowed with every activity and brought back tremendous local knowledge and memories.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/09/2023
Steven - Traveled, July 2023
Amazing time on safari, not to be missed. Expect early mornings, sand and dirt but also expect an adventure like nothing else with your family and others who soon become friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2023
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