Southern Africa Explorer: Cape to Falls

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However I wouldn’t class the tour as a fully serviced camping trip. The tents were put up but we had to carry stretchers and matrices into the tent which were quite heavy. The truck was also quite old, Vinal seats which made it hot and uncomfortable. The staff however were amazing and the food excellent.

Anonymous | Traveled in September

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20 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Highlights

Discover Augrabies Falls National Park

Encounter wildlife on game drives in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Journey to the spectacular Fish River Canyon

Walk among the giant dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert

Experience the Okavango Delta by traditional canoe (mokoro)

Sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River

Camp along the lush Okavango River

Marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls

Game drives in Etosha National Park and Chobe National Park

Explore Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope

Sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River

Camp along the lush Okavango River

Marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls

Game drives in Etosha National Park and Chobe National Park

Explore Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope

Itinerary

A continent unfolding from Cape Town's coast to Victoria Falls, through canyon, desert and delta.. The countries that lie at the southern end of the African continent evoke a strong spirit of the wild. From the seemingly empty and endless dunes of the Namibian desert, to the teeming animal life of the Okavango River, this itinerary traverses the greatest parks, reserves and landscapes that Africa’s south has to offer. From Cape Town we head north towards the arid wilderness of Namibia. We marvel at the enormity of the Fish River Canyon, explore the boundless Namib Desert and search for desert elephants in Etosha National Park. In Botswana we enjoy some of Africa’s greatest wildlife experiences along the Okavango and Chobe Rivers. The magnificent Victoria Falls provides a backdrop to a multitude of adventurous options and is the end point of this fabulous journey through southern Africa.

day 1Cape Town

The tour starts on Day 1 with a pre departure meeting at 18:00 in the lobby of the hotel. Set against the majestic Table Mountain, recently selected as one of the New 7 Natural Wonders of the world, Cape Town offers scenic, historic and cultural attractions. Dinner can be enjoyed at the bustling Waterfront at your own expense. Overnight Breakwater Lodge (or similar accommodation).

day 2Cape Town peninsula tour

day 3Namaqualand (approx 360 kms/5 hrs drive)

day 4Augrabies Falls National Park (approx 600 kms/8 hrs drive)

day 5-6Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (approx 360 kms/5 hrs drive)

day 7Fish River Canyon (approx 470 kms/6 hrs drive)

day 8-9Sesriem and Sossusvlei (approx 520 kms/8 hrs drive)

day 10To Swakopmund (approx 380 kms/6 hrs drive)

day 11Spitzkoppe (approx 150 kms - 125 kms tarmac & 25 kms gravel/2 hrs drive)

day 12-13Etosha National Park (approx 530 kms/9 hrs drive)

day 14Kavango River - Rundu (approx 420 kms/6 hrs drive)

day 15-16Okavango Delta (approx 300 kms/5 hrs drive)

day 17-18Chobe River (approx 300 kms/5 hrs drive)

day 19Victoria Falls (approx 90 kms/3 hrs drive)

day 20Victoria Falls, trip concludes

What's Included

Meals

19 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 15 dinners

Transport

English speaking driver local guide and camp assistants/cooksPrivate vehicle transport in custom built vehicles designed for African conditions, with fridge, forward-facing high back seats and ample storage

Others

All camping gear (including sleeping bag & pillow) spacious 2 person safari tents, camp bed and comfortable safari folding chairGroup camping equipment, reference library and first aid boxGame drives and boat cruise per itineraryArrival and departure transfers are included in Cape Town and Victoria Falls on Days 1 & 20. (NB - Victoria Falls Airport Zimbabwe (VFA) only; and NOT Livingstone Airport Zambia).

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