$3,576 to $3,773 pp (USD)
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This Tour Is Offered By
Sunway Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 1994)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, SATSA, ASA & HATAB
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
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Sunway Safaris operates small group wildlife tours and safaris in Southern Africa. You can book as a solo, a couple or small group. Our "join-in" scheduled tours are maximum 12 clients per group, with 2 qualified guides. We focus on wildlife, wilderness and national parks as an all inclusive value for money experience. Since 1994 we've perfected our itineraries ensuring that your holiday will run smoothly. We look forward to welcoming you to Southern Africa.
Reviews53
SI
Excellent Value for Money, Incredible Wildlife, and Two Outstanding Guides
We joined the 16-day accommodated safari through Zimbabwe and Botswana in late July and early August, and overall we were very happy with the experience. The tour offers excellent value for money and covers an impressive range of landscapes, wildlife areas, and activities.
Our guides, Ajibongwe and Tabani, played a major role in making the trip run so smoothly. Ajibongwe was knowledgeable, thoughtful and extremely professional. He shared a lot about the history, culture and traditions of the countries we visited, always in a natural and engaging way. His evening briefings were clear and useful, and he was (actually both guides were) also an excellent cook. We were genuinely impressed by the quality and variety of the meals prepared by our guides. There was always plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, despite there being only one committed vegetarian in our group. The meat was of good quality, everything was tasty, well balanced in terms of seasoning, and individual preferences were always taken into account. Portions were very generous and fresh fruit was constantly available on the truck. Tabani was a fantastic driver who handled some very rough roads with skill and confidence. He was always friendly, attentive and good-humoured, helping to create a relaxed atmosphere in the group. Together they made a great team and looked after us exceptionally well.
The itinerary includes plenty of game drives and opportunities to see wildlife, and we were fortunate to have some memorable sightings. Personally, I enjoyed the places that felt most remote and connected to nature. Matobo National Park was one of the highlights, especially an unforgettable close encounter with a rhino and her calf. Hwange was also a good experience: although wildlife can sometimes be more spread out than people expect, we were lucky enough to see both a cheetah and a lioness with her seven cubs. I also loved the Okavango Delta. Beyond the stunning landscape and sense of wilderness, what made it special were the incredibly warm local people, who openly shared their stories, experiences and knowledge with us. By the end of our stay, they had really found a place in our hearts. The clear night skies, untouched by any light pollution, were simply breathtaking and offered some of the best stargazing I've ever experienced.
The only activity that I enjoyed slightly less was the morning game drive in Chobe, simply because there were so many vehicles around some of the animals. In contrast, the sunset river cruise there was wonderful and offered a much more relaxed experience.
One thing future travellers should be aware of is the temperature. During our trip the mornings were often very cold, especially on game drives. It can also get surprisingly cold at night in the tented rooms and lodges, as there is generally no heating. There are always enough blankets, so sleeping is comfortable, but getting out of bed before sunrise can require some determination!
In the end, we were very happy that we had chosen the accommodated tour. Having a private bathroom at the end of a long day is worth a lot! Most of the accommodations were good, and several were excellent. Our only regret was that we rarely had enough time to truly enjoy them. During July and August the days are quite short, and we typically arrived in the late afternoon when it was already getting dark, then left again early the next morning. For that reason, the free day at Victoria Falls was particularly welcome and gave us a chance to slow down and appreciate the surroundings.
If I had one suggestion for the itinerary, it would concern the final two days, which are largely devoted to driving. This is probably why some people in our group chose to finish the tour in Maun, as mentioned/suggested also in the itinerary. The stop at Goo Moremi Gorge was pleasant enough, but the waterfalls themselves were not especially remarkable. Personally, I would have preferred a visit to Khama Rhino Sanctuary, which I understand was included in an earlier version of the itinerary. Even though we had already seen rhinos in Matobo, I think that would have been a more rewarding stop.
Overall, this was a very well-organised safari with excellent guides, plenty of wildlife-viewing opportunities and a good balance between the main highlights of Zimbabwe and Botswana. I would happily recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable and authentic safari experience.
wonderful
Wonderful safari. It was unbelieavable. The scenery, the guide... wouldn't have asked for more
21-day Zambia | Namibia | Botswana
Greetings!
My son and I recently completed the 21-Day Namibia & Botswana tour, departing Livingstone, Zambia on the 10th of May, 2026. I am responding to the “Client Tour Report” in narrative form..
I did not book through an agent. I found Sunway Safaris, however, through safaribookings.com. I owned a (photography) safari company in Tanzania in the past, and my company was listed with safaribookings.com. I trusted, then, the vetting done by the site for companies offering available tours.
I chose this particular itinerary because I was looking for a relatively longer experience, and Namibia and Botswana have called me for a long time. The tour was physically strenuous (early morning packing up and taking down tents, long days, and tight itinerary), but I knew what to expect. That said, the tour was nothing short of AMAZING!
The equipment was excellent. The tents, mattresses, cooking utensils and cutlery were exactly what was needed; quite frankly, I found the mattresses to be more comfortable than some of the beds we slept in during the trip!
The truck, too, was perfect for such an excursion. Everything had its place, and being “Ms Organized Universe” – I loved it! Our guides insisted on the proper and intended organization and (usually) were the ones to pull out specific foods, etc., in order to maintain said organization. The truck seemed to be very well maintained, and Cloud Tsuma saw to it that it remained that way throughout the journey. Having significant experience driving on African roads, I was very impressed that there were NO breakdowns or incidents involving the mechanics of the truck (or otherwise).
Accommodations in guest houses in Swakopmund and Windhoek and even the campsite in Maun were excellent and the timing of restaurant meals, hot showers, and a break from the daily routine were welcome and very much appreciated!
Our guides (Farai Bikausaru and Cloud Tsuma) are the BEST! A conversation at dinner one evening included the difference between “knowledge” and “intelligence” - a distinction that I consider important. Maybe the most motivating factor in my travel is the opportunity to have intelligent conversations with people from all over the world. I found both Farai AND Cloud to be both highly intelligent AND VERY well-informed – (not to mention: professional). These two men worked together like a well-oiled machine. I could go on and on but suffice it to say: my standards are very high – and they were well met by this guiding team!
My son has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and autism. He is very high-functioning, but this trip challenged him in ways that didn’t affect the rest of the group in the same way. Farai and Cloud went out of their way to meet both my son’s and my dietary needs (gluten-free), to stop for ‘bushy-bushy’ when my son’s medications demanding more frequent stops, to accept his need to go to bed right after dinner, etc., etc. – all without asking questions. Their patience and consistent guidance and instruction resulted in my son’s feeling SAFE – and I watched him blossom! I am incredibly grateful to these two GOOD men.
I am thoroughly impressed with Sunway Safaris. Quite honestly, I have NO complaints or even recommendations for improvement. I certainly plan to book with you guys again and will also be recommending you to friends and family.
Thank you for everything and – again – especially to Farai and Cloud!
Sincerely,
~ Kathy R and Eric R
NL
Nice and knowledgeable
The tour was excellent. Well organized, good food and nice guides. The only issue is the sleepingmats, so if you book this tour, I would advise to bring your own.
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Definitely not mid-range standard
I did the 21-day accomdated Cape to Vic Falls tour.
Guides: were polite, nice and knowledgeable. Really the best part of what Sunway provided is them. And the only reason I have given 3 stars on this review.
Food: was good, better than expected often. Breakfast was ok, camping style most days, so not great. Dinner was always good and lunch varied more. Though the food was good, some days it was too little/light and we were quite hungry by the time dinner came.
Truck: The truck is good, well designed. But I do believe the space is a bit too small for full occupation. When it’s not full occupation is good.
Group composition: I was told the average is around 50 years old (which I thought was a bit high already), but in reality it was 70 years old average - definitely not fun to end up in a senior group if you are in your 30s or early 40s.
Accommodation: for the most absolutely horrible. Budget level and below (even though the tour is advertised as mid-range in safaribookings). Maybe 2 out of all the places we stayed for 21 days could potentially be considered mid-range. I was so disgusted at some of the places that I could not sleep. I expressed this concern in the booking process (done directly with Sunways, no third party), and the indirect response was to check out the lodges websites, which obviously I did (several times), but pictures were with no exceptions better than the reality. I would definitely not have traveled with Sunways had I known that, and this is the reason why I will no longer travel with them and cannot recommend.
Reply from Sunway Safaris
Posted on Apr 20, 2026Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your 21 day Cape Town to Victoria Falls tour. We appreciate the balanced feedback and are pleased to hear that your guides made such a positive impression, as well as that you generally enjoyed the food.
On accommodation. The accommodation used is intentionally varied and reflects the remote areas we travel through across Southern Africa. In many of these regions, particularly areas such as the Cederberg, Gariep, the Namib Desert, the Okavango Delta and northern Botswana, there is not a wide range of formally graded, urban style mid range properties available, and standards can vary accordingly from stop to stop. All accommodations on this tour are classified within the 2 to 3 star bracket as detailed in the tour itinerary.
We do want to emphasise that all accommodation is listed in detail prior to booking, with direct links provided so guests can review each property in advance. This is specifically to align expectations before travel. Across the portfolio, these properties sit within a consistently 4.2 to 4.6 guest satisfaction range overall based on aggregated guest reviews, which we believe reflects solid and reliable comfort level accommodation within the context of the regions visited.
Regarding food, we are pleased that quality was generally good, but your comment on portion sizes is noted. We will review this with our operations team to ensure consistency, particularly on longer travel days where energy requirements are higher.
On the truck and space, as well as group composition, these are inherent aspects of small group overland travel. While we provide guidance on typical group profiles, we cannot guarantee a specific age mix, and we understand that this can influence individual enjoyment.
Finally, we are very glad to hear your guides delivered such a strong experience. They are central to the success of our tours, and your feedback will be shared with them.
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