18 Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Accommodated)

Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa

Kick Off Your Adventure in Style! Arrive at your leisure and get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Cape Town! Let’s connect with your awesome travel crew! The official Welcome meeting will take place with your guide and fellow globetrotters around 5 – 7 pm. During this event, you will have the opportunity to meet other travelers, ask questions about the itinerary, and plan your South African adventure together. The Me

Accommodation: Cresta Grande Cape Town (or similar)
Meals: No meals included on this day
Optional Activities: South African Wine Tour and Tasting, Cape Town Urban Safari ZAR 1140 per person, Cape Point & Boulders Beach Tour ZAR1100 per person, Table Mountain Cable Car ZAR 300 – ZAR 390 per person, Boulders Beach Visit ZAR 170 per person, Two Oceans Aquarium ZAR 220 per person

Day 2: Cape Town – Lamberts Bay, South Africa

Depart from Cape Town and travel north along the scenic West Coast. Stop at the !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre to learn about the fascinating history and traditions of the San people. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a beachfront restaurant in Lambert’s Bay, admiring the picturesque harbor and surrounding landscapes. Take a wine tasting tour at a local vineyard, sampling award-winning South African wines while learning about the region’s winemaking process. Relax at your hotel in Lambert’s Bay, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and stargazing under the clear night sky.

Accommodation: Sir Lambert’s Guest House (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlight: Lambert’s Bay Wine Tasting, !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
Optional Activities: Bird Island Visit ZAR 50 per person

Day 3: Lamberts Bay – Orange River, South Africa

Continue your journey north, crossing the border into Namibia and stopping at the majestic Orange River. Take a refreshing swim in the cool waters or simply relax on the riverbank and soak in the stunning scenery.

Explore this dry and remote region of South Africa on a full day’s journey north. Pass through Namibia in the afternoon and stop at picturesque Orange River for the evening.

Relax on the river bank in the late afternoon after getting settled.

Accommodation: Norotshama River Resort (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Orange River – Fish River Canyon – Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Continue on to Fish River Canyon after spending the morning relaxing along the banks of the Orange River. As you travel north towards Keetmanshoop, you’ll enjoy dramatic Namibian landscapes as you explore this breathtaking canyon. Afterwards, visit Giant’s Playground, a geological formation.

Accommodation: Quiver Inn Guesthouse (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlight: Fish River Canyon Visit, Giant’s Playground

Day 5: Keetmanshoop – Namib Desert, Namibia

Travel north to Sesriem, enjoying the dramatic Namibian landscapes as you watch the sun rise over the Quiver Tree Forest. Sossusvlei is a gateway to the Namib Desert, where red sand dunes tower over you.

Accommodation: Sossus Oasis Campsite (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlight: Quiver Tree Forest

Day 6: Namib Desert, Namibia

Explore the dunes of Sossusvlei and the canyons of Sesriem. For those wanting to Climb Dune 45 for a breathtaking view – You can join the crew on this optional activity.

Sossusvlei is a giant clay pan enclosed by 300m high sand dunes, making it the world’s largest sand pan. Take advantage of some free time to explore the sand dunes alone. A small canyon in the area, Sesriem Canyon, is a must-see.

Accommodation: Sossus Oasis Campsite (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Sossusvlei Dunes Visit, Sesriem Canyon Visit
Optional Activities: Deadvlei Visit NAD 120 per person

Day 7: Namib Desert – Swakopmund, Namibia

Upon arrival in Swakopmund, enjoy views of the Namib desert. It will take us hours to cross the seemingly empty land between Swakopmund and the Namib Desert today. As we travel through Solitaire, we will stop at a filling station, a general store, and a small mechanical workshop. The only town on Namibia’s coast with a deep-sea harbour is Walvis Bay, which we will pass through before reaching Swakopmund.

We will spend two nights exploring this historical town of Swakopmund, which offers a number of activities, such as sandboarding and skydiving. There are prehistoric Welwitschia plants in this region as well as a bizarre lunar landscape and an unforgettable sunset.

Accommodation: Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Living Desert Tour NAD 800 per person

Day 8: Swakopmund, Namibia

Take advantage of the area’s many attractions by spending a day exploring it. A scenic flight, skydiving, and sandboarding are among the optional activities. Alternatively, you can speak with your guide or travel agent about pre-booking your sky dive.

Accommodation: Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Sandboarding in the Namib Desert NAD 700 per person, Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour NAD 550 per person, Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight NAD 4800 per person, Swakopmund Skydiving

Day 9: Swakopmund – Etosha National Park, Namibia

Our tour vehicle will take you on a wildlife safari drive through Etosha National Park in the afternoon. You can drive in an open safari vehicle if you want to explore more. Move eastward into Namibia’s interior. In the distance, you’ll see the imposing Spitzkoppe, also known as Namibia’s Matterhorn. Our touring vehicle will take you on a wildlife safari drive through Etosha National Park. Watch out for elephants, rhinos, antelopes, lions, and giraffes. Watering holes near the campground may be used by animals after sunset. To make the most of your stay here, go on an optional wildlife safari drive in an open safari vehicle.

Accommodation: Etosha NP Okaukuejo Restcamp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlight: Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities: Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive NAD 660 per person

Day 10: Etosha National Park, Namibia

Stay on the lookout for the vast array of incredible animals as we take you on another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle.

Accommodation: Etosha NP Okaukuejo Restcamp (or similar)
Meals: No meals included
Optional Activities: Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive NAD 660 per person

Day 11: Etosha National Park, Namibia

Explore Windhoek in the afternoon and enjoy an included lunch at the Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop.

Through the Namibian countryside, head south to Windhoek from Etosha National Park.

Accommodation: Auas City Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Lunch
Included Highlights: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop

Day 12: Windhoek – Ghanzi, Namibia

As the group crosses the border into Botswana, another country will be checked off your list. To experience the Kalahari in its fullness, travel east to Ghanzi. Take a walk with the San Bushmen to get a glimpse of how they adapted to this challenging landscape.

Then travel to the heart of the Kalahari Desert through Namibia’s eastern part and Botswana.

After arriving late in the afternoon, camp in Ghanzi.

Accommodation: Thakadu Bush Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Border Crossing (Namibia – Botswana), San Walk
Optional Activities: Traditional San People Dancing BWP 100 – BWP 600 per group

Day 13: Ghanzi – Maun, Namibia

Throughout today, we will travel along the northern region of the Kalahari Desert. With it’s barren and arid landscape the area still offers extremely beautiful views.  On arrival in Maun, we will pick up any supplies needed for our journey into the Delta tomorrow. This evening features a performance by a traditional dance group at the poolside terrace of our hotel.

Accommodation: Sedia Riverside Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Dikgantshwane Performance

Day 14: Okavango Delta, Botswana

Explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro and go on wildlife walks. The local ‘polers’ will teach you how to survive in the bush. An exciting safari vehicle journey of about 1-2 hours will take us to the dock to board a mokoro (local canoe) which will take us another 1-2 hours deeper into the Delta to reach our campsite for the evening.

Accommodation: Okavango Delta Camping – wild-camping without any facilities (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Mokoro, Okavango Delta Excursion

Day 15: Okavango Delta – Nata, Botswana

Before heading back to Maun by mokoro, enjoy the sunrise in the delta. Continue to Nata after picking up your luggage and having lunch in Maun. On arrival in Nata, you have the option to experience a sunset wildlife safari drive or of bushwalk in the area. The watering hole at the camp is a great place to observe elephants at night.

Accommodation: Elephant Sands (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Mokoro
Optional Activities: Nata Area Bushwalk BWP 205 per person, Nata Area Wildlife Safari Drive BWP 310 per person

Day 16: Nata – Kasane, Botswana

Make your way to Kasane. The Chobe River is perfect for sunset cruises or photo safaris (Optional). The largest elephant population in southern Africa can be found outside the gates of Chobe National Park in Kasane. Take an optional sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and other wildlife all live along the riverbanks, making this place a photographer’s paradise. Alternatively, you can contact your guide or travel agent to pre-book the optional Chobe River Sunset Cruise.

Accommodation: Thebe River Safaris Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Chobe River Sunset Cruise USD 47 per person

Day 17: Kasane –  Victoria Falls, Botswana

Before crossing into Zimbabwe, take a safari drive in Chobe National Park early in the morning. Lunch is served at the Lusumpuko Women’s Club. Try a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls or visit Victoria Falls during free time.

Arrive at Victoria Falls in the early afternoon after crossing the border into Zimbabwe. You can take part in some adventure activities and see natural wonders from this base.

Whether you choose to raft the mighty Zambezi or to bungee jump with Victoria Falls as a backdrop, you will be awestruck by the immense Victoria Falls.

Please Note: Throughout your trip, you will be staying at the Victoria Falls area of Zimbabwe, not Livingstone (Zambia). You will need a visa to enter the country.

Accommodation: Explorers Village Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities: Border Crossing (Botswana – Zimbabwe), Lusumpuko Women’s Club Lunch
Optional Activities: Zambezi Bungee Jump USD 176 per person, Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride – 12-13min USD 150 per person, Victoria Falls Visit USD 50 per person, Chobe National Park Safari Drive

Day 18: Victoria Falls, Botswana

Your tour comes to an end today after breakfast.

Please Note: In order to fully enjoy Victoria Falls and the Zambezi area, it is highly recommended that you book post-accommodation after the tour.

Meals: Breakfast

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.