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Volunteer in Victoria Falls

Go into the wild on International Volunteer HQ’s spectacular Victoria Falls volunteer abroad program in Zimbabwe. Volunteers are based on a private game reserve in the popular tourist area of Victoria Falls. Help preserve endangered rhino and other mammals on this unique Wildlife Conservation project in Africa. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 164,000 travellers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organisation in Zimbabwe.

Highlights:
  • Wildlife Conservation project available year-round
  • Program Fees from AU$1988 for 2 weeks
  • Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support

  • Accommodation is in single rooms and located within the conservation centre

  • Program based on a private game reserve in the province of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe

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Key information

Fully hosted experience from AU$1988
Volunteer from 2 - 12 weeks
16+ (unless accompanied by a guardian)
Based on a game reserve in Vic Falls
Projects align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Impact driven projects run by locals
B Corporation certified organization
Get up close with the 'Big 5' animals

Volunteer Opportunities in Victoria Falls

Wildlife Conservation in Victoria Falls
Wildlife Conservation volunteer project in Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls with IVHQ

Protects animals

4-6 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$1988

  • Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in a private game reserve
  • 18+ (or 16+ accompanied by a guardian)

Incredible experiences await as a volunteer helping iconic African wildlife in a private game reserve. Based near the spectacular Victoria Falls, you’ll help local conservationists with a range of protection and research activities.

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What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience

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Yvonne Gates

As a solo traveler, I highly recommend taking part in this program. You will be a part of a team of like minded individuals who are all there for the same reason you are. In the two weeks I was there, I learnt so much from the guides and felt privileged to be in the presence of such amazing wildlife. It’s an experience I will never forget.

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Profile: British, 65 Volunteer trip: Wildlife Conservation in Victoria Falls
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Sue Cooper

We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our experience as part of the Nakavango conservation program. This was our first visit to Africa and our first time volunteering. I am passionate about animal conservation and feel this experience has had a positive impact on the reserve, the local school and definitely on myself. This has opened up a whole new world of adventures for us, becoming a working part of a community and learning about culture! The other volunteers that we were fortunate enough to be working with shared so many projects they'd been part of, inspiring us for future travel. We all agreed that the food and accommodation here was beyond our expectations. We learned so much and had a wonderful balance of work and socialising, with time to enjoy many of the wonderful aspects that the area has to offer.

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Profile: Australian, 59 Volunteer trip: Wildlife Conservation in Victoria Falls
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Kelly Nicholls

This took me completely out of my comfort zone, I am used to luxury holidays, but I cannot recommend this program enough - with all the photos and videos I took, I had so many friends in the UK ask how I went about booking this, and I am now even looking at my next volunteer program to book, as this is honestly the most satisfying thing I have ever done in my life!!!! This particular program definitely had the WOW factor from me!!! Don't hesitate, just book it.......and maybe you'll be as lucky as I was, as fortunately I can now officially say I have seen the 'Big 5' in their natural habitat.

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Profile: British, 46 Volunteer trip: Wildlife Conservation in Victoria Falls
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Ryan Carruthers

I gained a new perspective of the world, a new experience about Zimbabwe and also gained an amazing trip. I’ll never forget. I also am super happy that I got to go because I got to go with my dad and it made this trip super memorable.

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Profile: American, 25 Volunteer trip: Wildlife Conservation in Victoria Falls

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Popular tours & experiences in Victoria Falls

Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular tours and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Victoria Falls program.

Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure (8 days, 7 nights)
Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure (8 days, 7 nights)

This Classic trip showcases some of the best that Africa has to offer. Journey from Namibia, across Botswana and on to Zimbabwe on an authentic African adventure that includes the elephants of Chobe National Park. Meet San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari and explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe. This adventure includes a night camping in the Delta for a bedtime you’ll never forget.

From AU$4037

Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure (8 days, 7 nights)

Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure (8 days, 7 nights)

Itinerary:


Day 1: Windhoek. Arrive at any time. 

Accommodation: Auas City Hotel (or similar) - Hotel

Today's activities:
  • Meet your CEO and group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Day 2: Windhoek/Ghanzi. Get ready to check another country off your list as the group crosses the border from Namibia into Botswana. Travel east into the heart of the Kalahari to Ghanzi. Catch a glimpse of how the Indigenous San Bushmen adapted to this difficult landscape on a San bushman walk.
Then while the day comes to an end, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp. The best part? You are making a difference in the lives of this community just by enjoying your time at camp. So sit back, allow yourself to become immersed in their history and culture, sit around the fire, and simply enjoy the moment.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner 
Accommodation: Palm Afrique Lodge (or similar) - Lodge

Today's activities:
  • Private Vehicle: Windhoek - Ghanzi, 8 hours. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
  • Border Crossing (Namibia - Botswana): Buitepos - Mamuno. Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list. Today, you will be crossing at the Trans-Kalahari Border Post.
  • Guided Bush San Walk: Get a glimpse of how the San tribe adapted to the Kalahari Desert and learn about their fascinating wilderness survival skills. The gatherer life of the San/Bushmen has all but disappeared; there are few remaining who retain the survival skills of their ancient way of life. During the walk, San/Bushmen guides will share their knowledge on mastering this harsh environment, helping us learn about the botany of our surroundings.
  • Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp: Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Naro San when you stay at Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp tonight. This campsite and wildlife area is the only land-owned freehold by an Indigenous community in all of Southern Africa. The San are known throughout the continent for their warm hospitality, and tonight you have the opportunity to be immersed in their history and culture with a bush walk and dance around the campfire. Dqae Qare San Lodge provides much-needed employment for the nearby village of D'kar, and revenue from the lodge is invested in the nearby preschool, art program, museum, and community projects that bring clean water and other resources to the village. Everything for the lodge is community-sourced, including the labour, materials, artwork and ingredients for meals.

Day 3: Ghanzi to Maun. Prepare for a 1-night/2-day journey into the Okavango Delta. 

Meals included: Breakfast 
Accommodation: Sedia Hotel (or similar) - Hotel

Today's activities:
  • Private Vehicle: Ghanzi - Maun, 4 hours. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Day 4: Okavango Delta. Enjoy wildlife walks, birding and traditional mokoro excursions in the Okavango Delta. Learn the ways of the bush from the local 'polers'.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 
Accommodation: Okavango Delta Camp (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • 4x4: Maun - Okavango Delta, 1 hour. Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
  • Mokoro: Okavango Delta - Okavanga Delta, 1 hour. Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.
  • Okavango Delta Excursion: Step into the heart of Botswana’s wilderness on an unforgettable journey into the Okavango Delta. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, travelling deep into the Sankoyo Concession, a pristine area teeming with wildlife and rich in natural beauty. Our secluded camp offers a true bush experience, with comfortable, fully-set-up tents and the sounds of nature all around. From here, you’ll explore the Delta the traditional way, gliding quietly through the waterways in a mokoro canoe, steered by skilled local polers who know the channels like the back of their hand. Back on land, a guided walking safari gives you the rare opportunity to connect with the bush on foot. Learn about the plants, animal tracks, and smaller wildlife often missed from a vehicle, while keeping an eye out for the Delta’s bigger residents. Evenings are spent relaxing by the campfire under a sky scattered with stars, swapping stories and listening to the night sounds of Africa. This is more than a trip, it’s an immersion into one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems, guided by the people who call it home.
  • Tswana Dance Performance: Enjoy a captivating performance by the Polers in the Okavango Delta. They will sing traditional songs in the Tswana language, providing a glimpse into local culture. Each performance is unique, as different groups of Polers bring their own songs and style. It's a relaxed, authentic experience that adds a special touch to your evening in the Delta.

Day 5: Okavango Delta/Nata. Enjoy the sunrise in the delta before travelling back to Maun by mokoro. Stop in Maun, pick up your luggage, have lunch, and continue to Nata. 

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner 
Accommodation: Elephant Sands Lodge (or similar) - Lodge

Today's activities:
  • Mokoro: Okavango Delta - Okavango Delta, 1 hour. Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.
  • 4x4: Okavango Delta - Maun, 1 hour. Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
  • Private Vehicle: Maun - Nata, 5 hours. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Day 6: Nata/Kasane. Travel to Kasane. Opt to embark on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. 

Meals included: Breakfast 
Accommodation: Thebe River Safaris Lodge (or similar) - Lodge

Today's activities: 
  • Private Vehicle: Nata - Kasane, 4 hours. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls. Opt for an early morning safari drive in Chobe National Park, before crossing into Zimbabwe. Enjoy lunch at the Lusumpuko Women's Club. Take advantage of free time and choose to visit Victoria Falls, or try a helicopter flight over them.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch 
Accommodation: Explorers Village Lodge (or similar) - Lodge

Today's activities:
  • Private Vehicle: Kasane - Kazungula, 30 minutes. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
  • Border Crossing (Botswana to Zimbabwe or vice versa): Kazungula. Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
  • Private Vehicle: Kazungula - Victoria Falls, 1 hour. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
  • Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch: Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women's Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you'll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives' 20 members - changing their lives and families in the process.
Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.


Day 8: Victoria Falls. Depart at any time. 

Meals included: Breakfast

We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience everything Victoria Falls and the Zambezi area has to offer.


Next Steps 

Ready to go? Simply request a spot via your MyIVHQ profile, and our team will reach out with availability and seasonal pricing details.

This tour can be completed before your volunteering experience in Victoria Falls, we'll help with recommendations to bridge any gaps between your volunteer program and the tour. These arrangements are your responsibility and we can provide you with personalized transit and accommodation advice to make your travel straightforward.

Best of all, you’ll be in great hands with our trusted partners who have led sustainable, community-first travel for 30 years. Your adventure makes a real, positive difference every step of the way.

Please note that exact activities and timing can vary depending on the season and availability. Don't worry, your tour provider will share your final, confirmed itinerary once your dates are set!

Let’s get your journey started!
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What's included
  • Shared accommodation: hotels (2 nights), lodge/chalet (4 nights), full-service camping (1 night).
  • Meals included: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners.
  • Transport: air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.
  • San/Bushmen walk.
  • Traditional dinner.
  • Okavango Delta overnight full-service camping excursion.
  • Transport to and from included destinations.
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an IVHQ volunteer program.
  2. Once you have paid your Registration Fee to secure your place on your chosen IVHQ volunteer program, you'll be able to book tours and experiences in your MyIVHQ account.
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Victoria Falls to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping (8 days, 7 nights)
Victoria Falls to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping (8 days, 7 nights)

Spend eight days on a once-in-a-lifetime-wildlife tour through Southern Africa that really can’t be topped. Visit Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park, track animals on foot and view resident wildlife from an open-vehicle. Later, search for the “big five” in South Africa’s Kruger National Park and experience the unique traditions of the local people. This is authentic Africa right before your very eyes.

From AU$1868

Victoria Falls to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping (8 days, 7 nights)

Victoria Falls to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping (8 days, 7 nights)

Itinerary:


Day 1: Victoria Falls. Arrive at any time. Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant in Victoria Falls. 

Accommodation: Explorers Village Camping (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Meet your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in your trip details (provided once you add this to your profile) to make sure which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on arrival at the border. Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa. For anyone with a later arrival time on Day 1 we recommend booking a pre-night if you want to spend time seeing Victoria Falls, as the group leaves in the morning of Day 2.


Day 2: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park. Begin the day early with Victoria Falls thundering in the distance. Then, climb into the Lando and enjoy the scenery along the way to Matobo National Park. It will be a full travel day.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Woodlands Stop Over & Lodge (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Lando: Victoria Falls - Matobo National Park, 11 hours. Climb aboard our custom built ride.... overlanding G-style!

Day 3: Matobo National Park. Set off in an open wildlife safari through Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe. Visit a Khoisan cave with historic paintings, learn about edible plants, and wildlife conservation efforts.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Mapesu Private Game Reserve (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Guided Rhino Walk: Set off on foot into the bush and enjoy a guided walk while tracking white rhinos.
  • Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive: Set off in an open safari vehicle and be on the lookout for wildlife, particularly the white rhinos this national park is known for -- it's one of the best places to see these magnificent animals in the world.

Day 4: Matobo National Park/Tshipise. Spend most of the day travelling in the Lando before crossing the border into South Africa. In the evening, relax at the campsite and opt to enjoy the mineral pool located nearby.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Mapesu Private Game Reserve (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - South Africa): Beitbridge to Beitbridge. Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
  • Lando: Matobo National Park - Tshipise, 8 hours. Climb aboard our custom built ride.

Day 5: Tshipise/Kruger National Park. Spend the full day on a wildlife safari drive within the 5 million acres of Kruger National Park. Search for the "big five" and travel through the vast savannah stopping at prime viewing areas like Hippo Pool, the Kruger Tablets, and the Red Rocks.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Satara Rest Campsite (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Lando: Tshipise - Kruger National Park, 1 hour and 30 minutes. Climb aboard our custom built ride.
  • Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive: Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.

Day 6: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area. Spend another day on a safari drive through Kruger National Park. Please note there is also the option to embark on the safari in a 4x4 vehicle instead. Later, sit down for a traditional dinner with the group and take part in some local dancing.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Numbi Camping (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive: Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.
  • Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing: Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.
  • Lando: Kruger National Park - Hazyview, 9 hours. Climb aboard our custom built ride!

Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg. Spend the day in the Lando enjoying the scenery en route to Johannesburg, which is also South Africa's largest city. There will be some free time in the evening to find a place for dinner on your own.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Sky Sandton (or similar) - Hotel

Today's activities:
  • Lando: Hazyview - Johannesburg, 8 hours. Climb aboard our custom built ride!

Day 8: Johannesburg. Depart at any time. If you aren't ready to go home just yet, simply talk with your leader about extending your adventure and get to know more of South Africa or beyond!

Meals included: Breakfast


Next Steps 

Ready to go? Simply request a spot via your MyIVHQ profile, and our team will reach out with availability and seasonal pricing details.

This tour can be completed after your volunteering experience in Victoria Falls, we'll help with recommendations to bridge any gaps between your volunteer program and the tour. These arrangements are your responsibility and we can provide you with personalized transit and accommodation advice to make your travel straightforward.

Best of all, you’ll be in great hands with our trusted partners who have led sustainable, community-first travel for 30 years. Your adventure makes a real, positive difference every step of the way.

Please note that exact activities and timing can vary depending on the season and availability. Don't worry, your tour provider will share your final, confirmed itinerary once your dates are set!

Let’s get your journey started!
...
From AU$1868
  • USD
    • United States Dollars - $
    • Australian Dollars - AU$
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    • Canadian Dollars - CA$
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    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
What's included
  • Shared accommodation: simple hotel (1 night), participation camping (6 nights).
  • Meals included: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners.
  • Transport: lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, 4x4 open safari vehicle.
  • Guided nature walk and open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Matobo NP.
  • Kruger NP entrance and wildlife safari drives.
  • Traditional dinner and local dancing.
  • Transport to and from included activities.
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an IVHQ volunteer program.
  2. Once you have paid your Registration Fee to secure your place on your chosen IVHQ volunteer program, you'll be able to book tours and experiences in your MyIVHQ account.
Apply to volunteer Log in
Extra Night
Extra Night

Arriving early or departing a day after your program finished? Book your extra nights of accommodation.

From AU$112

Extra Night

Extra Night
Arriving early or departing a few days after your program finished? IVHQ makes it easy to be flexible with your arrival and departure dates and offers extra nights of accommodation that you can pre-arrange before you depart (subject to availability). 

You will be accommodated on the reserve so you can settle right in with no need to be moving around. Please note that the maximum you can book for is one day before or after.
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    • Euros - €
    • Hong Kong Dollars - HK$
    • Mexican Pesos - MX$
    • New Zealand Dollars - NZ$
    • Singapore Dollars - SG$
    • Swiss Francs - CHF
    • UAE Dirhams - AED
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an IVHQ volunteer program.
  2. Once you have paid your Registration Fee to secure your place on your chosen IVHQ volunteer program, you'll be able to book tours and experiences in your MyIVHQ account.
Apply to volunteer Log in
Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure (8 days, 7 nights)
Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure (8 days, 7 nights)

This Classic trip showcases some of the best that Africa has to offer. Journey from Namibia, across Botswana and on to Zimbabwe on an authentic African adventure that includes the elephants of Chobe National Park. Meet San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari and explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe. This adventure includes a night camping in the Delta for a bedtime you’ll never forget.

From AU$4037

Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure (8 days, 7 nights)

Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure (8 days, 7 nights)

Itinerary:


Day 1: Windhoek. Arrive at any time. 

Accommodation: Auas City Hotel (or similar) - Hotel

Today's activities:
  • Meet your CEO and group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Day 2: Windhoek/Ghanzi. Get ready to check another country off your list as the group crosses the border from Namibia into Botswana. Travel east into the heart of the Kalahari to Ghanzi. Catch a glimpse of how the Indigenous San Bushmen adapted to this difficult landscape on a San bushman walk.
Then while the day comes to an end, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp. The best part? You are making a difference in the lives of this community just by enjoying your time at camp. So sit back, allow yourself to become immersed in their history and culture, sit around the fire, and simply enjoy the moment.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner 
Accommodation: Palm Afrique Lodge (or similar) - Lodge

Today's activities:
  • Private Vehicle: Windhoek - Ghanzi, 8 hours. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
  • Border Crossing (Namibia - Botswana): Buitepos - Mamuno. Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list. Today, you will be crossing at the Trans-Kalahari Border Post.
  • Guided Bush San Walk: Get a glimpse of how the San tribe adapted to the Kalahari Desert and learn about their fascinating wilderness survival skills. The gatherer life of the San/Bushmen has all but disappeared; there are few remaining who retain the survival skills of their ancient way of life. During the walk, San/Bushmen guides will share their knowledge on mastering this harsh environment, helping us learn about the botany of our surroundings.
  • Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp: Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Naro San when you stay at Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp tonight. This campsite and wildlife area is the only land-owned freehold by an Indigenous community in all of Southern Africa. The San are known throughout the continent for their warm hospitality, and tonight you have the opportunity to be immersed in their history and culture with a bush walk and dance around the campfire. Dqae Qare San Lodge provides much-needed employment for the nearby village of D'kar, and revenue from the lodge is invested in the nearby preschool, art program, museum, and community projects that bring clean water and other resources to the village. Everything for the lodge is community-sourced, including the labour, materials, artwork and ingredients for meals.

Day 3: Ghanzi to Maun. Prepare for a 1-night/2-day journey into the Okavango Delta. 

Meals included: Breakfast 
Accommodation: Sedia Hotel (or similar) - Hotel

Today's activities:
  • Private Vehicle: Ghanzi - Maun, 4 hours. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Day 4: Okavango Delta. Enjoy wildlife walks, birding and traditional mokoro excursions in the Okavango Delta. Learn the ways of the bush from the local 'polers'.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 
Accommodation: Okavango Delta Camp (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • 4x4: Maun - Okavango Delta, 1 hour. Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
  • Mokoro: Okavango Delta - Okavanga Delta, 1 hour. Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.
  • Okavango Delta Excursion: Step into the heart of Botswana’s wilderness on an unforgettable journey into the Okavango Delta. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, travelling deep into the Sankoyo Concession, a pristine area teeming with wildlife and rich in natural beauty. Our secluded camp offers a true bush experience, with comfortable, fully-set-up tents and the sounds of nature all around. From here, you’ll explore the Delta the traditional way, gliding quietly through the waterways in a mokoro canoe, steered by skilled local polers who know the channels like the back of their hand. Back on land, a guided walking safari gives you the rare opportunity to connect with the bush on foot. Learn about the plants, animal tracks, and smaller wildlife often missed from a vehicle, while keeping an eye out for the Delta’s bigger residents. Evenings are spent relaxing by the campfire under a sky scattered with stars, swapping stories and listening to the night sounds of Africa. This is more than a trip, it’s an immersion into one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems, guided by the people who call it home.
  • Tswana Dance Performance: Enjoy a captivating performance by the Polers in the Okavango Delta. They will sing traditional songs in the Tswana language, providing a glimpse into local culture. Each performance is unique, as different groups of Polers bring their own songs and style. It's a relaxed, authentic experience that adds a special touch to your evening in the Delta.

Day 5: Okavango Delta/Nata. Enjoy the sunrise in the delta before travelling back to Maun by mokoro. Stop in Maun, pick up your luggage, have lunch, and continue to Nata. 

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner 
Accommodation: Elephant Sands Lodge (or similar) - Lodge

Today's activities:
  • Mokoro: Okavango Delta - Okavango Delta, 1 hour. Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.
  • 4x4: Okavango Delta - Maun, 1 hour. Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
  • Private Vehicle: Maun - Nata, 5 hours. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Day 6: Nata/Kasane. Travel to Kasane. Opt to embark on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. 

Meals included: Breakfast 
Accommodation: Thebe River Safaris Lodge (or similar) - Lodge

Today's activities: 
  • Private Vehicle: Nata - Kasane, 4 hours. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls. Opt for an early morning safari drive in Chobe National Park, before crossing into Zimbabwe. Enjoy lunch at the Lusumpuko Women's Club. Take advantage of free time and choose to visit Victoria Falls, or try a helicopter flight over them.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch 
Accommodation: Explorers Village Lodge (or similar) - Lodge

Today's activities:
  • Private Vehicle: Kasane - Kazungula, 30 minutes. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
  • Border Crossing (Botswana to Zimbabwe or vice versa): Kazungula. Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
  • Private Vehicle: Kazungula - Victoria Falls, 1 hour. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
  • Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch: Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women's Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you'll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives' 20 members - changing their lives and families in the process.
Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.


Day 8: Victoria Falls. Depart at any time. 

Meals included: Breakfast

We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience everything Victoria Falls and the Zambezi area has to offer.


Next Steps 

Ready to go? Simply request a spot via your MyIVHQ profile, and our team will reach out with availability and seasonal pricing details.

This tour can be completed before your volunteering experience in Victoria Falls, we'll help with recommendations to bridge any gaps between your volunteer program and the tour. These arrangements are your responsibility and we can provide you with personalized transit and accommodation advice to make your travel straightforward.

Best of all, you’ll be in great hands with our trusted partners who have led sustainable, community-first travel for 30 years. Your adventure makes a real, positive difference every step of the way.

Please note that exact activities and timing can vary depending on the season and availability. Don't worry, your tour provider will share your final, confirmed itinerary once your dates are set!

Let’s get your journey started!
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What's included
  • Shared accommodation: hotels (2 nights), lodge/chalet (4 nights), full-service camping (1 night).
  • Meals included: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners.
  • Transport: air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.
  • San/Bushmen walk.
  • Traditional dinner.
  • Okavango Delta overnight full-service camping excursion.
  • Transport to and from included destinations.
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an IVHQ volunteer program.
  2. Once you have paid your Registration Fee to secure your place on your chosen IVHQ volunteer program, you'll be able to book tours and experiences in your MyIVHQ account.
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Victoria Falls to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping (8 days, 7 nights)
Victoria Falls to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping (8 days, 7 nights)

Spend eight days on a once-in-a-lifetime-wildlife tour through Southern Africa that really can’t be topped. Visit Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park, track animals on foot and view resident wildlife from an open-vehicle. Later, search for the “big five” in South Africa’s Kruger National Park and experience the unique traditions of the local people. This is authentic Africa right before your very eyes.

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Victoria Falls to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping (8 days, 7 nights)

Victoria Falls to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping (8 days, 7 nights)

Itinerary:


Day 1: Victoria Falls. Arrive at any time. Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant in Victoria Falls. 

Accommodation: Explorers Village Camping (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Meet your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in your trip details (provided once you add this to your profile) to make sure which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on arrival at the border. Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa. For anyone with a later arrival time on Day 1 we recommend booking a pre-night if you want to spend time seeing Victoria Falls, as the group leaves in the morning of Day 2.


Day 2: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park. Begin the day early with Victoria Falls thundering in the distance. Then, climb into the Lando and enjoy the scenery along the way to Matobo National Park. It will be a full travel day.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Woodlands Stop Over & Lodge (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Lando: Victoria Falls - Matobo National Park, 11 hours. Climb aboard our custom built ride.... overlanding G-style!

Day 3: Matobo National Park. Set off in an open wildlife safari through Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe. Visit a Khoisan cave with historic paintings, learn about edible plants, and wildlife conservation efforts.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Mapesu Private Game Reserve (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Guided Rhino Walk: Set off on foot into the bush and enjoy a guided walk while tracking white rhinos.
  • Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive: Set off in an open safari vehicle and be on the lookout for wildlife, particularly the white rhinos this national park is known for -- it's one of the best places to see these magnificent animals in the world.

Day 4: Matobo National Park/Tshipise. Spend most of the day travelling in the Lando before crossing the border into South Africa. In the evening, relax at the campsite and opt to enjoy the mineral pool located nearby.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Mapesu Private Game Reserve (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - South Africa): Beitbridge to Beitbridge. Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
  • Lando: Matobo National Park - Tshipise, 8 hours. Climb aboard our custom built ride.

Day 5: Tshipise/Kruger National Park. Spend the full day on a wildlife safari drive within the 5 million acres of Kruger National Park. Search for the "big five" and travel through the vast savannah stopping at prime viewing areas like Hippo Pool, the Kruger Tablets, and the Red Rocks.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Satara Rest Campsite (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Lando: Tshipise - Kruger National Park, 1 hour and 30 minutes. Climb aboard our custom built ride.
  • Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive: Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.

Day 6: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area. Spend another day on a safari drive through Kruger National Park. Please note there is also the option to embark on the safari in a 4x4 vehicle instead. Later, sit down for a traditional dinner with the group and take part in some local dancing.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Numbi Camping (or similar) - Campground

Today's activities:
  • Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive: Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.
  • Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing: Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.
  • Lando: Kruger National Park - Hazyview, 9 hours. Climb aboard our custom built ride!

Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg. Spend the day in the Lando enjoying the scenery en route to Johannesburg, which is also South Africa's largest city. There will be some free time in the evening to find a place for dinner on your own.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Sky Sandton (or similar) - Hotel

Today's activities:
  • Lando: Hazyview - Johannesburg, 8 hours. Climb aboard our custom built ride!

Day 8: Johannesburg. Depart at any time. If you aren't ready to go home just yet, simply talk with your leader about extending your adventure and get to know more of South Africa or beyond!

Meals included: Breakfast


Next Steps 

Ready to go? Simply request a spot via your MyIVHQ profile, and our team will reach out with availability and seasonal pricing details.

This tour can be completed after your volunteering experience in Victoria Falls, we'll help with recommendations to bridge any gaps between your volunteer program and the tour. These arrangements are your responsibility and we can provide you with personalized transit and accommodation advice to make your travel straightforward.

Best of all, you’ll be in great hands with our trusted partners who have led sustainable, community-first travel for 30 years. Your adventure makes a real, positive difference every step of the way.

Please note that exact activities and timing can vary depending on the season and availability. Don't worry, your tour provider will share your final, confirmed itinerary once your dates are set!

Let’s get your journey started!
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What's included
  • Shared accommodation: simple hotel (1 night), participation camping (6 nights).
  • Meals included: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners.
  • Transport: lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, 4x4 open safari vehicle.
  • Guided nature walk and open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Matobo NP.
  • Kruger NP entrance and wildlife safari drives.
  • Traditional dinner and local dancing.
  • Transport to and from included activities.
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an IVHQ volunteer program.
  2. Once you have paid your Registration Fee to secure your place on your chosen IVHQ volunteer program, you'll be able to book tours and experiences in your MyIVHQ account.
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Extra Night
Extra Night

Arriving early or departing a day after your program finished? Book your extra nights of accommodation.

From AU$112

Extra Night

Extra Night
Arriving early or departing a few days after your program finished? IVHQ makes it easy to be flexible with your arrival and departure dates and offers extra nights of accommodation that you can pre-arrange before you depart (subject to availability). 

You will be accommodated on the reserve so you can settle right in with no need to be moving around. Please note that the maximum you can book for is one day before or after.
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