From bustling city streets to sand dunes and safaris, the sites of Africa will no doubt leave their unforgettable impressions. Join this 13-day adventure and experience safaris in Etosha National Park and encounter the wildly bizarre landscapes of Swakopmund all while camping under the big African skies. Your rugged Lando (overland adventure vehicle) will get you to the sites safely, and your expert CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will take care of all the hassles so that you will be free to delve deep into these magnificent countries worry-free.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hostel, Lodge
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha Nati
Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau, Cederberg, Orange River Plateau, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe
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Spend two weeks immersed in the desert scenery of Namibia, explore the cosmopolitan city streets of Cape Town, and witness the diverse wildlife in South Africa. From the world’s highest sand dunes to Africa’s largest canyon, and safari drives through Etosha National park in search of the “big five”, there’s no doubt that this is the trip of a lifetime on such a diverse continent.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Guest House, Hostel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Windhoek, Fish River
Cape Town, Windhoek, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Cederberg, Waterberg Plateau, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Namib Desert
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Journey into Namibia and South Africa, where unspoiled nature and wildlife coexist with enterprising cities like Cape Town and Windhoek. Search for the “Big 5” at two of Africa’s largest national parks, Etosha and Kruger, where game sightings are all but guaranteed. Travel through the remote and otherworldly Namib desert, home to some of the largest sand dunes on earth. Soak in the eclectic culture of Cape Town and share stories with a local family during a home-hosted dinner. Make friends with endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach. Experience the German-influenced resort town of Swakopmund, situated between the ocean and the desert. Drive the outskirts of the famed Skeleton Coast where shipwrecks are abundant. From desert plains to vibrant coastal cities, discover the magic of Southern Africa on this epic adventure.
This is an Exploratory trip doing our classic Fes to Cape Town route in reverse, heading northbound instead. The itinerary is therefore flexible. This will take account of road conditions in some parts where there will be rains and plenty of mud, and of where we can apply for necessary visas en-route. Expect good weather and conditions at southern & northern ends, with poorer weather and bad roads nearer the Equator. Embarking on this expedition will give you an insight into the varied cultures of West and Central Africa and all the challenges this vast continent can throw at you. There will be days when it will be pretty tough - bad roads, harsh terrains and extremes of climates, but you will also get to experience, see and discover a continent most travellers only dream of - whilst having the experience of a lifetime!
Note: This is one of our Overland Adventures which are run on a participatory basis – you’ll be involved in the day to day running of the trip and have fun helping to cook for the group. Expect to sometimes get dusty and dishevelled and not to be able to have hot showers every night. Groups of up to 24 people are led by our crew of two.
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Our Overland Adventures provide once in a life time experiences and whilst some safari activities may be included in the itinerary, or be available to book locally, this should not be considered a traditional safari holiday, though we consider that part of the fun!!
Local cultureAdventure
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Western Cape, Swakopmund, Fes, L
Western Cape, Swakopmund, Fes, Luanda, Congo, Accra, Freetown, Banjul, Cape Town, Fez
The trip was fantastic! We saw a lot of animals, got to know different cultures and always felt safe due to our amazing tour guide. The group had a great dynamic right from the start.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent, Hut
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Oudtsho
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Oudtshoorn, Saint Lucia, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Kruger National Park, Gqeberha, Knysna, Durban
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SMALL GROUP COMFORT CAMPING: Take in the spectacular scenery, wildlife, and culture of Southern Africa on this 20-day overland adventure. Setting out from mighty Victoria Falls, search for wildlife in Chobe, Etosha, and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta, walk across giant dunes in the Namib Desert and marvel at Fish River Canyon. Ending in Cape Town, South Africa's captivating Mother City.
National parksWaterfalls
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swako
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Fish River Canyon, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Chobe River, Okavango Delta, Rundu, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe
The words 'Cairo to Cape Town' conjure up images of African expeditions from days of old. Even today there are a multitude of challenges that this vast continent can throw at you. Desert, river, & mountain crossings are inter-twined with stunning National Parks & some of the best adrenaline fuelled activities & playgrounds in the world. This northbound trip is one that will linger in your memory long after completion.
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Note: This is our new itinerary operating on this route starting from 2025. We now include Eswatini, the Caprivi strip in Namibia, more time in Mozambique, and time in Zambia, Burundi, Somaliland and Djibouti. As we are not currently able to drive through Sudan or parts of northern Ethiopia, our route now finishes in Addis Ababa and the group will then take a flight from there to Cairo (flight not included). The Egyptian section of the trip is then finished using local transport and hotels instead of the truck. We ran our 2023 and 2024 departures this way in Egypt and it worked well.
SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain in South Africa to thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on this lodge accommodated overland adventure, taking in the highlights of Namibia and Botswana en route. Marvel at Fish River Canyon and the towering Sossusvlei dunes, enjoy game drives in Etosha and Chobe, mokoro rides in the Okavango Delta, and more, in 20 unforgettable days.
City sightseeingNational parks
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swako
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Rundu, Okavango Delta, Namaqualand, Augrabies Falls National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Fish River Canyon, Sesriem
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Dar Es Salaam, Pretoria, Hazyvie
Dar Es Salaam, Pretoria, Hazyview, South Luangwa National Park, Kande Beach, Chitimba Beach, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Zanzibar, Tshipise, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, Livingstone, Lusaka
12% OFF TODAY
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