Volunteering for community projects, feeling small while contemplating Victoria Falls, giant sand dunes and Fish River Canyon, meeting the 'Big 5' in Etosha and the San Bushmen at the Kalahari's edge, cruising the Chobe River at sunset.
Experience the colour and culture of southern Africa on this unique 28-day volunteer adventure. Soak in the spirit of Cape Town before exploring desert landscapes on your way to the mists of majestic Victoria Falls. Embark on game drives across national parks and explore the Okavango Delta in dugout mokoro canoe. Gain a unique perspective on local culture while volunteering with community projects that help bring education to the Cape Peninsula. Give a little of your time to Africa and take away a truly immersive experience that few travellers encounter.
What's Included
- Volunteering with community projects in Cape Town, Fish River Canyon entrance, Sossusvlei Dunes entrance, Etosha National Park entrance with game drives, Okavango Delta entrance with mokoro excursion
- 26 Breakfasts, 21 Lunches, 19 Dinners. (Allow USD130-160 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotel (3 nts), participation camping (14 nts), multi-share guesthouse (8 nts), basic bush camp (2 nts).
- Air-conditioned private van, overland vehicle, mokoro, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/driver, volunteer project co-ordinator, cook, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 22, Avg 18
Add to your Experience
Interesting in more travel. Head to up Kenya as well on our Victoria Falls to Nairobi Adventure DVN, for a true African Experience!!
Places Visited
- Botswana
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Zambia
Day 1 Cape Town
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Days 2-6 Community Volunteer Project (5B,5L,5D)
Volunteer in local community in the Cape Peninsula.
Days 7-8 Cape Town (2B)
Explore vibrant Cape Town.
Days 9-12 Gariep River/Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert (4B,4L,4D)
Enjoy the sunset at Fish River Canyon. Climb up Dune 45, visit Sesriem Canyon.
Days 13-15 Swakopmund/Damaraland (2B,2L,1D)
Explore Swakopmund’s historic town. Option to enjoy sand-boarding, a dolphin boat cruise, or even sky diving! Travel through beautiful desert landscapes.
Days 16-19 Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau Game Park/Windhoek (4B,3L,3D)
Game drives in overland vehicle in Etosha National Park. Option to enjoy an open safari vehicle game drive, or embark on a forest walk in Waterberg Plateau Game Park.
Days 20-21 Ghanzi/Maun (2B,2L,2D)
Visit the Kalahari desert, meet the local San Bushmen. Optional walk to learn survival skills by the locals.
Days 22-23 Okavango Delta (2B,2L,2D)
Enjoy game walks, traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions, birding on our two nights of bushcamping. Learn the ways of the bush from your local polers.
Days 24-25 Gweta/Chobe River (2B,2L,2D)
Camp under ancient baobab trees. Optional visit to the salt pans of Makgadikgadi in dry season. Option to embark on a sunset boat cruise, or game drive in open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park.
Days 26-27 Livingstone (2B,1L)
Optional morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Cross Zambezi River by ferry. Option to visit Victoria Falls, go white-water rafting, canoeing, take an elephant-back safari, or even fly over the falls.
Day 28 Livingstone (B)
Depart at any time.
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