Days 1 – 2: Cape Town, South Africa

Today we gather at 13h00 at the AHA’s Harbour Bridge Hotel located at the Cape Town Harbour Waterfront before we set off on an exploration of this colourful city. We have a day and a half here, so our time will be spent participating in activities such as trekking up the iconic Table Mountain, visiting Cape Point, the V&A Waterfront, Hout Bay, and other various attractions. Our exact itinerary will be weather-dependent. We stay at a lovely lodge situated on the beachfront for both nights. Lunches and dinner will be at your own expense.

Meals: Breakfast x2
Accommodation: AHA’s Harbour Bridge Hotel or similar
Included Highlights: Cape Point National Park, Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain Hike
Distance: Day 1 (+/- 20 km); Day 2 (+/- 200 km)

Day 3: Cape Town – Springbok, South Africa

Departing from the ‘Mother City’ we take one final view of the majestic Table Mountain from across the bay, we then journey northward through the ‘Swartland’ and along the West Coast making our way into Namaqualand. In the beginning of Spring, this normally desolate area comes to life with the blossoming of countless desert-adapted flower species.

Enjoy the contrast of scenery on our journey today. From vast open spaces to dramatic rock formations in the Cederberg. Our journey is long to our accommodation in Springbok.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Springbok Inn Hotel or similar
Distance: +/- 570 km

Days 4 – 5: Springbok – Orange River, Namibia

We make our way across the border and into Namibia today, then journey a brief distance to our base camp situated on the Orange Riverbank from where we start our canoe expedition. The Orange River forms an incredible sight – a green ribbon snaking its way through the desert and enormous mountains of the Richtersveld National Park. We spend two nights in comfortable accommodation and on the second day we enjoy a long canoe trip down the river. As the day winds to an end, we will return to our accommodation to take in the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Accommodation: Felix Unite Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Orange River Canoe Experience
Distance: Day 4 (+/- 247 km)

Day 6: Orange River – Fish River Canyon – Namib Desert, Namibia

We make our way directly to the magnificent Fish River Canyon, the second biggest of its kind in the world. Following a visit to the numerous viewpoints and exploring the rim of the Canyon, we carry on into the true Namib for a picnic lunch en-route to our lodge for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kronenhof Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Fish River Canyon
Distance: +/- 580 km

Day 7: Namib Desert, Namibia

Our lodge is located on our private Nature Reserve situated within the Namibrand Nature Reserve and is home to a variety of desert-adapted animals and plant life. The lodge is incredibly constructed against a rocky outcrop between the giant mountains and red dune-fields. During our time spent here, we will embark on guided treks and drives, including a night drive that takes place through the Reserve, granting us permission to view animals up close.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kronenhof Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Morning Desert Walk, Afternoon Desert Drive / Night Drive
Distance: +/- 20 km (Desert Drive)

Day 8: Namib Desert – Sossusvlei – Solitaire, Namibia

We have a leisurely start today, journeying straight to the Sossusvlei dune-fields. The final part of our travels to the dunes will be through heavy sand, for which we make use of an open 4×4 vehicle. Once we have made our way to the dune summits for magnificent views, we head back to our vehicle and carry on to the unusual trading post of Solitaire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sossus on Foot – Bushman’s Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Dune Climbing, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, 4×4 transfer into Sossusvlei
Distance: +/- 180 km

Day 9: Solitaire – Swakopmund, Namibia

We have a brief distance to travel, crossing the Kuiseb Canyon and the Naukluft Park toward the seaside town of Swakopmund where we spend two evenings at the Amanpuri Lodge. We have a full day of exploring this town that is rich in history, culture and activities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Amanpuri Lodge or similar
Distance: +/- 300 km

Day 10: Swakopmund, Namibia

Our lodging provides the perfect location for some exploration of Swakopmund. Here you will come across many beaches, markets, curio stores and a massive range of adventure activities, including quad biking, sky diving, horse riding, dune boarding and many more! Make an effort to try out the nightlife in Swakopmund, as well as delicious dinners out at the local restaurants (own expense).

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Amanpuri Lodge or similar
Optional Activities: Sky Diving, Quad Biking, Desert Tours, Dune Boarding

Day 11: Swakopmund – Brandberg, Namibia

We travel north up the Skeleton Coast today, to the seal colony of Cape Cross before making our way back inland. We journey through the desert to pay a visit to the rock paintings of the Bushmen at Brandberg, after which we spend the evening at the base of the mountain. We try our best to spot the elusive desert elephant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Brandberg (White lady) or similar
Included Highlights: Cape Cross Seal Colony, Brandberg White Lady Bushman Painting Walk
Distance: +/- 325 km

Days 12 – 13: Brandberg – Etosha National Park, Namibia

Today we make our way into the beautiful Etosha National Park for a magnificent wildlife game-viewing experience throughout the afternoon. We head back to our accommodation and then enjoy an evening of game viewing at a floodlit waterhole. The next day we continue game driving to the other side of the park where we will stay in relative comfort.

Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Accommodation: Etosha (Okaukuejo and Namutoni)
Included Highlights: Full day game drive
Optional Activities: Night game drive
Distance: Day 12 (+/- 335 km); Day 13 (+/- 130 km)

Day 14: Etosha National Park – Caprivi, Namibia

Departing from the severe desert environment, we make our way north to the lush region of Caprivi. This evening will be spent on the magnificent Okavango Riverbanks at Ngepi which offers a refreshing night’s rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ngepi Camp or similar
Included Highlights: Short morning game drive while we exit the park
Distance: +/- 640 km

Days 15 – 16: Caprivi – Okavango Delta, Botswana

Today we cross the border into Botswana to make our way to the Okavango Delta. The Delta is created as water from the highlands of Angola that gush out over the flat Kalahari Desert sands, forming a lush green paradise for bird and wildlife.

We enjoy our time here exploring the area where local guides educate us about the animals and plants that call the Delta home. We will also have time to learn about the local’s way of life in this wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Accommodation: Twin-bedded tented units
Included Highlights: Guided Game Walks, Mokoro Trip
Optional Activities: Scenic Helicopter Flight over Delta
Distance: +/- 100 km

Day 17: Okavango Delta – Maun, Botswana

Today we embark on a mokoro and boat transfer across the Panhandle that returns us to our vehicle. We then journey through the Kalahari to our lodge in Maun, where we unwind for the afternoon near the swimming pool.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Drifters Maun Lodge or similar (Twin-bedded tented units)
Distance: +/- 354 km

Day 18: Maun – Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

This morning, we enjoy lazing by the swimming pool and enjoying a midday brunch. We suggest joining the local village walk where you learn more about the daily life of the locals. Afterward, we set off east to the enormous Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The area may look stark, but there is plenty of birdlife and other animals that have made the desert their home. Without leaving a trace we travel to a remote area and enjoy the serenity of the area. We make our way to our accommodation for the evening after exploring this magnificent area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Sands Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Village Walk, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Distance: +/- 320 km

Day 19: Makgadikgadi Pans – Kasane – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Travelling north we head to the world-famous Chobe National Park home to large amounts of elephants. We take a boat cruise in the afternoon along the river before crossing the border and heading for the highlight of our trip – Victoria Falls. We make our way to our accommodation for the night, situated within walking distance to the falls and many other attractions.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village or similar
Included Highlights: Chobe Boat Cruise
Distance: +/- 320 km

Day 20: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

We are awoken in the early morning to explore Victoria Falls, the ‘Adventure Capital of Africa’. The tour ends after breakfast. There are plenty of activities available here, including white water rafting, bungee jumping from an astounding height of 111 metres, helicopter flights and more. This trip continues back down and finish in Johannesburg. Should you want to extend your stay and continue with this tour, then please speak to your travel agent as this can be arranged.

Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Victoria Falls Entry Fee
Optional Activities: Scenic Helicopter Flight over the Falls, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping and more

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.