Day 1: Cape Town - Cederberg
Our overland tour begins in Cape Town and our first stop is to take photos of Table Mountain. Travelling north we pass through the Cederberg Mountains to our camp. We visit a working “Rooibos Tea” farm - a popular herbal beverage. The evening is spent getting acquainted with your fellow travelers.
Meals: Dinner
Activity Package: Rooibos Tea Farm
Day 2: Gariep River (Orange River)
After breakfast we head for our next destination – the Orange River. The river was originally called the Gariep River (River of Hope) by the local indigenous people. The river is the longest in South Africa and forms a natural border between Namibia and South Africa. We set up camp on the banks of the river.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Orange River – Fish River Canyon - Namibia
The morning is at your leisure and one can choose to take a morning canoe trip or alternatively relax at camp, soak up the sun and swim in the river. After lunch we make our way to the Fish River Canyon. The Fish River canyon is the second largest in the world and has spectacular landscapes. A brief visit to the local hotspring before setting up camp. We enjoy a late afternoon walk along the edge of the canyon – have your cameras ready.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Optional activity: Half day canoe trip
Day 4: Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground
An early start and we enjoy an early morning walk and sunrise along the edge of the canyon – have your cameras ready. We make our way west where we visit the unusual Quiver Tree forest and Giants Playground - named after giant boulder formation..
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included Highlights: Fish River Canyon and Quiver Tree Forest
Day 5: Namib Desert – Sossusvlei
Early start to a long travelling day as we head for the Namib Desert. The day is spent commuting through ever changing terrain. Arriving at our camp, we head off on a short hike to explore the Sesriem Canyon. The evening is spent under the desert stars. The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world with the highest sand dunes and provides spectacular views.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included activity: Sesriem Canyon
Day 6: Namib Desert - Sossusvlei
A very early start so we can enjoy sunrise over the desert. Those with energy can climb the famous Dune 45. The sunrise provides amazing contrasts of shadows across the dunes and is a photographers dream. We head further into the desert to Sossusvlei. There is time to explore the Dead Vlei – with its ancient trees and amazing sand dunes. We partake in a hike with a local expert to learn how the Bushmen survive in this harsh terrain.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included activity: Sunrise hike up Dune 45, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei
Activity Package: Guided desert walk
Day 7: Swakopmund
Before departing for Swakopmund,we enjoy an educational walk with a local expert. After breakfast we continue north to Swakopmund – the desert capital. En route we stop at the Tropic of Capricorn as well as Walvis Bay to see the flamingos. Swakopmund is a welcome break after the harshness of the desert. It is also the adventure capital of the desert and there are many optional activities to choose from.
Meal: breakfast
Included highlights: Guided desert walk
Day 8: Swakopmund
Today is spent at your leisure. You can enjoy one of the many desert activities on offer or you can take in the town and stock up on personal provisions for the remaining tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Spitzkoppe
We leave the Atlantic coastline and head for Spitzkoppe. The Spitzkoppe is known for its huge granite boulders and Bushmen paintings. The afternoon is spent exploring this moon like landscape or one can go boulder climbing before heading for our camp in the Brandberg region
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included activity: Guided walk around Spitzkoppe
Day 10: Brandberg - White Lady
Today we explore the Brandberg Region (Burning Mountain). We undertake a fairly strenuous walk to visit the White Lady rock painting - one of approximately 45 000 in the area.
Meals” breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 11 & 12: Etosha National Park
We enter Etosha National Park in the afternoon and set off on our first safari game drive. The next two days are spent exploring this magnificent game reserve. Etosha is known for its abundance of elephant and predators. The waterholes are frequented by many species of animals and one can expect to encounter huge herds of zebra, antelope and giraffes. Game viewing is generally very good as the sparse vegetation allows for excellent sightings. The campsites have flood lit waterholes and one can spend the night watching wildlife come drink. We also enjoy a visit to the huge salt pan after which Etosha is named.
Meals: Breakfast x 2, lunch x 2, dinner x 2
Included activity: Game drives
Day 13: Windhoek
We leave Etosha National Park and head for Windhoek – the capital of Namibia. We include a stop at a large and popular curio market where there is ample time to shop for some last minute gifts. Arriving in Windhoek in the late afternoon, there is more than enough time to explore the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Ghanzi – Botswana
Today we leave Namibia and cross the border into Botswana. After we set up camp at Ghanzi , we have an opportunity to connect with the local Bushman tribe. In the evening we enjoy some traditional dancing under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activity: Bushman tribal dancing & walk
Day 15 & 16: Okavango Delta
Today we make our way to the Okavango Delta - the world’s largest inland delta and home to a large range of wildlife and bird life. The delta attracts numerous animals during the dry season and the game viewing can be excellent.
On route we pass many local villages. Early morning we transfer deep into the Okavango Delta. Our transfer takes place on both boats and vehicles. After meeting our mokoro polers (traditional canoes) we pole through the channels and lagoons. A bush walk is conducted on one of the many islands. In the late afternoon we slowly head back to Maun. Note: activities may vary according to water levels.
An upgrade to a 2 night Okavango Excursion is available.
Meals: 2 x breakfast, 1 x lunch and 2 x dinner
Highlight: Okavango Delta
Day 17: Botswana - Nata region
Leaving Maun, we travel east to the town of Nata. We will pass the renown Makgadigadi Pans. There is an opportunity for those who would like to visit the pans in the afternoon. We camp at Nata.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 18: Chobe National Park
An early morning start as we make our way to Kasane - the gateway to the Chobe National Park. On arrival we set off on a open vehicle game drive. Chobe is best known for its huge herds of elephants and a high concentration of predators – notably lions. In the late afternoon we experience a relaxing safari boat cruise along the Chobe River. Hippos and crocodiles abound. One can also expect to see a variety of animals on the banks of the river, including elephant, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and antelope. Have your cameras ready.
Meals: Breakfast, and dinner
Activity package: Chobe National Park game drive and a safari boat cruise
Day 19: Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
This morning we head for our final destination – Victoria Falls. Note that the Chobe game drive could take place in the morning, dependent on time constraints. It is a short drive to the Zimbabwe border and then onto the mighty Victoria Falls. The falls are one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the expanse of falling water is absolutely spectacular. The spray from the waterfall creates a natural rainforest around the falls. In the afternoon we will visit the falls and take in this breathtaking phenomenon.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 20: Victoria Falls
After breakfast our Cape Town to Victoria Falls tour comes to an end. It is highly recommended that you stay an extra night at the falls to partake in one of the many activities on offer. The Zambezi River offers some of the best white water rafting in the world. One can bungee jump, skydive, take a scenic flight or just browse the local craft markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Note : Itineraries do change, please speak to your consultant for the latest up to date itinerary for your travel period.
