20 days tour

Victoria Falls To Cape Town - Camping

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Victoria Falls To Cape Town - Camping

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Transport

The vehicle normally used for this trip is a specially modified safari truck. Seating is forward facing and the windows are large and easy to open. People are expected to move around to permit everyone a chance to have a window seat. There is plenty of legroom and packing space. All vehicles carry a reference library and icebox. The roads are generally excellent in South Africa with little traffic. Even the dirt roads are usually smooth and well maintained. Some of the areas we visit in Namibia are very remote and the roads are not always well maintained so it can be bumpy at times. There are four or five long driving days, but the scenery is breath-taking so this should not prove too much of a hardship. It can get cold on the truck in winter, so a warm, windproof jacket is recommended, though it is generally hot in summer.

Guide

The trip is guided by a tour leader and driver.

Meals

All breakfasts, seven lunches and 12 dinners are included. We suggest you allow about US$320 for meals not included in the itinerary. Camp meals should be wholesome and plentiful, but do not expect cordon bleu cooking. However, the general standard of food is good and vegetarians are well catered for. Please notify us of specific dietary requirements. The water provided on this trip is safe and clean drinking water, normally from boreholes. If you would rather have bottled water then this will be at your expense, though we would encourage you to make use of the safe drinking water provided as this helps diminish plastic consumption.

Others

Listed activities

Accommodation

We spend 15 nights camping, two nights in a hotel and two nights in a guesthouse. We stay in Classic-standard hotels/guesthouses in Cape Town and Swakopmund. Because accommodation is very oversubscribed, we cannot always guarantee a particular lodge or hotel, but in Cape Town we stay within walking distance of restaurants and itโ€™ll be easy to catch a taxi to the V&A Waterfront (please note, the group might be accommodated in different but similar properties in Cape Town). We camp in two-person tents throughout the rest of the trip. Camping is undeniably the best way to experience Africa and fixed campsites in South Africa and Namibia are particularly well cared for: clean, tidy and with facilities of a reasonable standard. Some of these campsites have swimming pools. It is possible that up to two nights are spent wild camping. All the camping departures involve participatory camping. This means you are expected to help put up and take down your tent and camping gear and carry your own bags to/from the bus. The rest of the camping chores, however, such as cooking and cleaning, are done by the crew. All communal camping gear is provided, including spacious igloo tents, thick foam mattresses, and folding stools. You need to take your own sleeping bag. Wifi is available about half the time but is not always reliable. Single supplement available. Due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it may be necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights we are there. This does not impact the number of game drives we have within the park.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation โ€” Visas or vaccinations

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Victoria Falls To Cape Town - Camping

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

      Day 1: Start Victoria Falls

      The adventure begins at Victoria Falls. Today is all about settling into the trip. We have a welcome briefing this evening, our first chance to meet as a group and to ask the leader any questions you have. Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village campsite (or similar)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Victoria Falls (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Victoria Falls (Breakfast)

      We have a free day with a choice of several optional activities, including scenic flights, white-water rafting and game-viewing among others. Victoria Falls is a small town on the Zimbabwean side of the glorious Victoria Falls, which you can visit (entrance own expense US$50). Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village campsite (or similar)

  • Day 3 Day 3: To Chobe National Park, Botswana (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: To Chobe National Park, Botswana (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We have a little free time in the campsite, leaving at around 11am for our transfer to Kasane in Botswana, home to huge numbers of elephants and hippos. Thereโ€™s an optional game drive in Chobe National Park in the afternoon. Drive time: 95mi (150km), one to two hours, plus border crossing of one to two hours Accommodation: Thebe River Camp Site (or similar)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Chobe National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Chobe National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We have an early morning game drive in the national park and an afternoon boat ride on the Chobe River, where it is possible to view huge herds of elephants coming to drink plus many other animals. Accommodation: Thebe River Camp Site (or similar)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Okavango River (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Okavango River (Breakfast)

      We drive through Chobe National Park as we make our way to Namibia and then through the Caprivi Strip to our camp by the Okavango River โ€“ the main watercourse supplying the Okavango Delta. Drive time: 250mi (400km), five to six hours, plus one-hour border crossing Accommodation: Ngepi Camp (or similar)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Mokoro Ride On The Okavango (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Mokoro Ride On The Okavango (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We take a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) ride from our camp on the Okavango River. Please note, the river may be flooded in March/April and we may have to substitute our mokoros for a boat ride. The birdlife is prolific and, at certain times of the year, so is the game. Gliding through the waterways by mokoro is the ideal way to absorb the sheer tranquillity of the place. We also have the option of a village tour to meet the local community. Accommodation: Ngepi Camp (or similar)

  • Day 7 Day 7: To Etosha National Park (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: To Etosha National Park (Breakfast,Dinner)

      We have a long drive from the Okavango River to Etosha National Park, a huge area of mixed forest and grassland centred around a large saltpan. Etosha is home to a great variety and number of animals, which are easy to find as they congregate at different times around the waterholes. There are waterholes next to the excellent campsites and it is not uncommon for us to spend all night watching a gala performance of animals: wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springboks, kudu, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos are all common sights here. With a little patience, you are rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place for birds, with plenty of waterbirds on the lakes, weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. Drive time: 400mi (650km), eight hours Accommodation: Etosha NWR Campsite (or similar)

  • Day 8 Day 8-9: Etosha National Park (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8-9: Etosha National Park (Breakfast,Dinner)

      We have the next two days to really enjoy this fabulous park, starting with an early morning game drive. While in Etosha, we move our camps (between Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni) but the itinerary is kept flexible depending on where the animals congregate. Accommodation: Etosha NWR Campsite (or similar)

  • Day 9 Day 10: To Brandberg; Visit White Lady Paintings (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: To Brandberg; Visit White Lady Paintings (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      This morning we leave Etosha and head towards Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. We enjoy a walk through Valley 45 for approximately two hours to the White Lady rock painting which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by indigenous San people at least 2,000 years ago. Drive time: 250mi (400km), five to six hours Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (or similar)

  • Day 10 Day 11: To Swakopmund (Breakfast,Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: To Swakopmund (Breakfast,Lunch)

      We drive towards the Skeleton Coast and the Germanic town of Swakopmund, where we stay overnight. Drive time: 155mi (250km), four hours Accommodation: Dunedin Star Guest House (or similar)

  • Day 11 Day 12: Swakopmund (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Swakopmund (Breakfast)

      Swakopmund is the adventure sports capital of Namibia, and we have a full day here to enjoy the optional adventure activities available; go on a dolphin cruise or township tour or take a flight over the desert! Alternatively, explore the German-style town and visit some of the excellent cake shops. Accommodation: Dunedin Star Guest House (or similar)

  • Day 12 Day 13: Sesriem (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Sesriem (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Drive via Walvis Bay to Sesriem, through the Namib Desert. This area is home to some of the driest and oldest deserts on earth and some of the finest desert scenery in Africa with towering, jagged rock formations and incredible lunar landscapes. Drive time: 185mi (300km), 4hr 30min Accommodation: Sesriem Camp Site (or similar)

  • Day 13 Day 14: Sossusvlei (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Sossusvlei (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We have a full day to enjoy the Sossusvlei dunes and Sesriem Canyon. We wake early to watch the morning light over the dunes and then climb one of the highest dunes in the world. If youโ€™d rather watch from below, you can enjoy seeing the changing colours on the towering dunes as the sun rises. If weโ€™re lucky, we may see gemsbok, ostriches or even blackโ€backed jackals among the dunes, an irresistibly photogenic scene! In the afternoon, we visit Sesriem Canyon. Accommodation: Sesriem Camp Site (or similar)

  • Day 14 Day 15: To Fish River Canyon (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: To Fish River Canyon (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We leave early this morning to drive to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon on earth. We arrive in the afternoon and set up camp, before transferring to the rim of the canyon for sunset views. Drive time: 310mi (500km), 8hr 30min to 9hr Accommodation: Hobas Camp (or similar)

  • Day 15 Day 16: Fish River Canyon And Orange River (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Fish River Canyon And Orange River (Breakfast,Dinner)

      We leave the canyon in the morning and get to Orange River for lunch. This afternoon, we should be able to have a canoe trip on the river. Drive time: 110mi (180km), 2hr 30min to 3hr Accommodation: Felix Unite Camp Site (or similar)

  • Day 16 Day 17: To Olifants River (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: To Olifants River (Breakfast,Dinner)

      In the morning, we leave Namibia and cross into South Africa. We head to our final stop before Cape Town as we travel to the fertile Olifants River Valley, giving us a glimpse into the agricultural lifestyle of the Western Cape. We may also have the opportunity for an optional wine-tasting experience. Drive time: About seven hours, plus one-hour border crossing Accommodation: Highlanders Camp Site

  • Day 17 Day 18: To Cape Town (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: To Cape Town (Breakfast)

      We spend the morning relaxing at Olifants River Valley. In the afternoon, we travel through farmlands of citrus, maize, cattle and sheep before arriving at our destination, Cape Town. Drive time: 185mi (300km), 4hr 30min to 5hr 30min Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (or similar)

  • Day 18 Day 19: Cape Town And The Cape Peninsula (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Cape Town And The Cape Peninsula (Breakfast)

      Activities available in Cape Town on days 19 and 20 are interchangeable depending on the weather, as we time the optional excursion up Table Mountain for a clear day. Table Mountain is often the first image that springs to mind whenever one thinks of Cape Town. We visit the mountain by cable car (optional) for views across the city. There is also time to drive via the spectacular Chapmans Peak to Houtbay, visit Cape Point and see the resident penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (or similar)

  • Day 19 Day 20: End Cape Town (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: End Cape Town (Breakfast)

      Itโ€™s our final day of the trip and time to begin our return journeys home. If you have free time before your flight, there are optional activities available, including a trip to see Table Mountain. If youโ€™d prefer to extend your time in Cape Town, speak to your sales representative about booking additional nights.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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