Southern Africa Odyssey

A very important feature of our Southern Africa adventure is the small group size, as African safaris are best experienced with fewer travelers in order to enhance intimate encounters with wildlife and nature, and to maintain a light environmental footprint.

We use open 4x4 Toyota Hilux vehicles with a suspension system custom-designed for safari terrain, and an open-top, open-sided, tiered seating arrangement designed to maximize game-viewing opportunities and passenger comfort. Typically, each vehicle has one seat in front next to the driver, followed by three rows of two seats each. Each row is raised slightly higher than the one in front of it, allowing for unobstructed views of scenery and wildlife. A cooler box is stocked with cold drinks and each custom-built vehicle sports front bull bars and runner boards, as well as a full recovery kit, including spare tires and a high-lift jack. Vehicles are updated or replaced as needed and meticulously maintained to provide our guests with an unmatched safari experience.

To minimize long overland drives and complex logistics, we use chartered and private flights between key destinations. These flights provide direct access to remote regions, maximizing comfort and time in the field while ensuring a smoother overall travel experience.

• Trip price includes: Accommodations including 3 nights aboard the Zimbabwean Dream, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s), local guides and camp staff, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, most taxes, all permits and service fees.

• Internal air cost includes: Light aircraft flights within the itinerary (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).

Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, Wi-Fi, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (if any), required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel protection insurance.

This trip begins and ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Because it’s a long international journey, we recommend arriving at least one night before Day 1 so you can rest and start the trip refreshed. Guests arriving early will receive recommended hotel options in their pre-departure materials.

You must arrive in Victoria Falls by 1 pm on Day 1 to join the group for lunch and the afternoon tour of the falls. Weather delays are possible; if you miss Day 1, you must arrive by 7 am on Day 2 for the group transfer to Chobe.

If you plan to arrive on Day 1, we recommend Airlink flight 4Z 492, departing Johannesburg (JNB) at 10:00 am and arriving in Victoria Falls at 11:45 am.

You may depart Victoria Falls anytime after 1 pm on the final day.

Our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk can best assist with your travel reservations, as our staff is familiar with the specific requirements of this program and can help arrange the most efficient itinerary. Please call us at 800-543-8917. While we offer the best available rates to us on airfare and additional nights’ accommodations, you may occasionally find special web rates or lower fares online.