Drifters’ 24 day Pioneer tour starts from €3,699 per person; the Explorer tour starts from €5,299 per person. To put those figures in context, this is a largely all-inclusive tour. The price covers transportation throughout, accommodation, most meals, guiding services, national park entry fees (including Victoria Falls), and a wide range of activities across all four countries. Out-of-pocket costs are limited to a small number of meals, personal expenses, optional activities, and any pre- or post-tour accommodation you arrange independently.

Travelling the same route independently across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe means arranging and paying for transport, accommodation, park fees, guiding and logistics yourself. When those are tallied up, the cost difference between independent and guided travel narrows considerably, and on some routes closes entirely. The Drifters price reflects an organised experience with two professional guides and a maximum group size of 16.