Transport

Victoria Falls International Airport transfer on day 1 Cape Town International Airport departure transfer on day 20 Transport in a 16 seater overland lodge vehicle

Guide

Services of a 3-man crew including a licensed African tour guide, camp assistant and chef Sesriem - 5km guided walk to Dead Vlei

Meals

19 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 15 dinners

Accommodation

4 nights 3 star hotels (Cape Town, Swakopmund and Victoria Falls)

Others

15 nights fully serviced camping (meaning the crew take care of all camping chores: cooking, cleaning, pitching and packing tents) Spacious 2-person domed tents, camp bed, mattress, sleeping bag and pillow Cape Peninsula full day tour Park entrance fees Chobe National Park - morning game drive and afternoon Chobe River Cruise Okavango Delta - mokoro trip, scenic boat tour and nature walk Etosha - afternoon game drive and full game drive through the park in our overland truck Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - morning and afternoon game drives

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

International flights and visas Tipping - an entirely personal gesture Optional activities Victoria Falls NP entrance fee and excursions

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Day 1 Day 1: Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Victoria Falls

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you will be met and transferred to our start hotel. At 3pm there is a pre departure meeting in the hotel foyer. The rest of the day is free for you to independently explore. Be sure to allow enough time to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls which are without doubt one of the most spectacular sights in Africa! Victoria Falls is a charming town and there’s a whole host of exciting activities available to book locally, from scenic helicopter flights over the falls and bungee jumping, to white water rafting and sunset cruises. Pre tour accommodation is available on request if you would like to spend longer here.
Day 2 Day 2-3: Chobe National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2-3: Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls - Chobe River (Botswana). The morning of day 2 is free for you to browse the local markets or enjoy some of the optional activities on offer at Victoria Falls. In the afternoon we cross the border into Botswana and overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. The following day we enjoy a morning game drive in Chobe National Park and a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and other animals coming to the river’s edge to drink.
Day 3 Day 4-5: Okavango Delta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4-5: Okavango Delta

Chobe River - Okavango Delta. On day 4 we drive through Chobe National Park before entering Namibia and travelling to the eastern side of the Caprivi, a narrow stretch of Namibian territory between Botswana and Angola. Crossing back into Botswana we then continue on to our lodge on the edge of the lush Okavango Delta. The following day we travel by boat into the delta and explore the waterways on a mokoro (traditional canoe) excursion. We also enjoy a guided nature walk on one of the smaller islands (water levels permitting).
Day 4 Day 6: The Okavango River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: The Okavango River

Okavango Delta - Rundu (Namibia). Departing the Delta we cross back into Namibia and continue through the Caprivi Strip to our camp in Rundu, set amongst lush vegetation overlooking the Okavango River and Angola.
Day 5 Day 7-8: Etosha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7-8: Etosha National Park

Rundu - Etosha National Park. On day 7 we proceed to Etosha National Park where we enjoy our first game drive in the park in our overland vehicle. This park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making this area their home. Day 8 we enjoy a full day game drive in open 4x4 vehicles from our lodge located just outside the park entrance.
Day 6 Day 9: Spitzkoppe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Spitzkoppe

Etosha National Park - Spitzkoppe. We drive south through the Damaraland region with its vast and rugged terrain. Its mountain ranges are intercepted by wide gravel plains, which run into sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. We set up camp among the boulders of the Spitzkoppe Mountains. The afternoon is free to explore the stunning surrounding area on foot. The spectacular setting of our remote bushcamp is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Day 7 Day 10: Swakopmund
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Swakopmund

Spitzkoppe - Swakopmund. We travel south to Swakopmund today and spend the afternoon exploring this German colonial town.
Day 8 Day 11-12: Sossusvlei & Sesriem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11-12: Sossusvlei & Sesriem

Swakopmund - Sesriem. Our journey takes us south through ever changing scenery to our camp located on the edge of the Namib Desert today. The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to witness the changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes. We enjoy a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. In the afternoon we take a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon.
Day 9 Day 13: Fish River Canyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Fish River Canyon

Sesriem - Fish River Canyon. Leaving the Namib region we continue south towards Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. At its deepest point this spectacular canyon is 549 metres deep. After setting up camp enjoy a walk along the rim of the canyon and watch the changing colours of sunset over the canyon.
Day 10 Day 14-15: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14-15: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Fish River Canyon - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (South Africa). On day 14 we travel into the heart of the Kalahari and the magnificent Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa. This vast reserve covers over 3.6 million hectares and is home to the famous black mane lion. Here we enjoy morning and afternoon game drives and the sparse vegetation is ideal for spotting wildlife, particularly predators including the famous Kalahari lions, notable for the impressive black-maned males. Note - Itinerary Change For 2025: On the afternoon of arrival in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, we will enjoy a 2 hour walk accompanied by a qualified field guide and possibly a family of meerkats. We will learn about the geology of the area as well as the animals and plants of the Kalahari dunes. On day 15 we will enter the park for a full day game drive in our overland vehicle.
Day 11 Day 16: Augrabies Falls National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Augrabies Falls National Park

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Augrabies Falls National Park. We head south to the beautiful Augrabies Falls National Park today, passing an abundance of lush wine farms en route. Reaching the national park we spend the afternoon admiring the spectacular Augrabies Falls from various viewpoints. At these thundering falls, known locally ‘Aukoerebis’ or ‘place of great noise’, the mighty Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge.
Day 12 Day 17: Namaqualand
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Namaqualand

Augrabies Falls National Park - Namaqualand. Departing Augrabies we travel to our campsite in the picturesque Namaqualand region. During the months of August – October the landscape is transformed into an explosion of colour due to the numerous wild flowers of the region.
Day 13 Day 18-19: Cape Town & The Cape Peninsula
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18-19: Cape Town & The Cape Peninsula

Namaqualand - Cape Town. Travelling through the picturesque Namaqualand region we arrive in Cape Town mid afternoon on day 18. Set against the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town is a captivating city which offers plenty of scenic, historic and cultural attractions. The remains of the day is free to explore Cape Town’s bustling Waterfront which has a wonderful range of shops, restaurants and bars. The following morning we set out on a full day tour of the beautiful Cape Peninsula. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak, we take in Table Mountain National Park and Cape Point before returning along the Indian Ocean coastline back to our hotel. A morning or afternoon cable car ascent up iconic Table Mountain is optional and at your own expense (weather dependent).
Day 14 Day 20: Cape Town
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Cape Town

Today our overland adventure comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out. Please Note: In 2023 a departure transfer to Cape Town Airport will be included. In 2022 it can be booked upon request for a supplement. We can also book post tour accommodation upon request.

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20 days tour

Southern Africa Falls To Cape - 20 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Africa Falls To Cape - 20 Days

Day 1: Victoria Falls

Day 2-3: Chobe National Park

Day 4-5: Okavango Delta

Day 6: The Okavango River

Day 7-8: Etosha National Park

Day 9: Spitzkoppe

Day 10: Swakopmund

Day 11-12: Sossusvlei & Sesriem

Day 13: Fish River Canyon

Day 14-15: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Day 16: Augrabies Falls National Park

Day 17: Namaqualand

Day 18-19: Cape Town & The Cape Peninsula

Day 20: Cape Town

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