The Adventure travel | Group travel | Overland tours programmes in Africa and Botswana and Namibia and South Africa
From Price: 1,565.00EUR / GBP1,372.00
The Cape Town to Kruger Overland 26 day tour takes in the best that the southern African countries have to offer. From exploring the stunning Okavango Delta to the deserts in Namibia. The breath taking beauty of Victoria Falls (with one of the best bungee jumps) to one of the worlds greatest (and largest) game parks the Kruger. The trip is rounded of with an incredible scenic drive through the panorama route.
Africa Tour Cape Town To Kruger Overland Tour Essential Info
COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA, ZAMBIA
Cape Town To Kruger Overland Tour Highlights: Cederberg,Orange/Gariep River, Fish River Canyon, Namib Naukluft NP, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Himba Tribe, Etosha NP, Okavango Delta Excursion (optional), Kavango River, Victoria Falls NP (optional), Kruger National Park, Panorama Route.
This tour is about visiting some of the best sites and countries the South African continent has to offer. Starting in mesmerising Cape Town, our overland adventure vehicle will whisk you off on an unforgettable gap year trip into Botswana, Namibia and Zambia then back into South Africa to see the legendary Kruger national park. Incredible, deserts, and an equally impressive Okavango Delta will leave you spellbound, before your breath is taken away by the mighty Victoria falls. When entering the Kruger you will be perched on the end of your seat, spotting the big 5 in one of the worlds best game parks.
Accommodation
This tour is fully accommodated and included a variety of camping and hostels enroute.
Price and Dates
Euro 1565 plus local payment of 295 US Dollar
Contact us for details and availability.
Included
Services of a tour leader
All transportation by private adventure vehicle
camping fees & equipment
Most Meals: B x 23, L x 23, D x 22
Excluded
Flights
Visas
Insurance.
THIS TRIP CONTAINS A LOCAL PAYMENT OF US$ 295 (The amount this is subject to fluctuations) LP covers expenses including national park entrance fees, flights,, and ensures a reliable amount of hard currency during the tour. Fee subject to changes, although these are very rare.
Itinerary
DAY 1 SOUTH AFRICA � CEDERBERG MOUNTAIN REGION
After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon (weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings and learn about the native fauna and flora.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 NAMAQUALAND � ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER
Today we travel to the Gariep/Orange River. We spend the night under the stars and sit at the campfire getting to know each another.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 NAMIBIA � ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER - FISH RIVER CANYON
You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or the half -day canoe on the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange/Gariep River Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 SOSSUSVLEI DUNES - NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sunrise. After breakfast we join a local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6/7 SWAKOPMUND
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we stop for a photo) on our way to Namibia�s Atlantic coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 7 is free for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, (Dinner day 7 only)
DAY 8 SPITZKOPPE
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 HIMBA TRIBES
After some early morning exploration we continue inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10/11 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Etosha NP is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 WINDHOEK
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour.
Optional Activities: Dinner out at Joe�s Beer House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 13 BOTSWANA, GHANZI
It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14/15/16 MAUN � OKAVANGO DELTA
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our two night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days� activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip a well as a nature walk with the local people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17 GWETA
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 18 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa�s spectacular wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 19 ZIMBABWE - VICTORIA FALLS
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day�s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls NP and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 20 VICTORIA FALLS
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not -to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 21 VICTORIA FALLS TO PALAPYE / MARTINSDRIFT (BOTSWANA)
Departure is at 6.00 am from Savanna Lodge. It is a long and uneventful drive through Botswana to Palapye, or the border at Martinsdrift, where we will spend the night.
Meals: No meals
DAY 22 PALAPYE / MARTINSDRIFT TO JOHANNESBURG (SOUTH AFRICA)
Another 6.00 am departure will ensure that we cover the next 450 - 550 km and get to Johannesburg as early as possible.
Meals: No meals
DAY 23 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Leaving behind Johannesburg, the city of gold, we head through the province of Mpumalanga to the world famous Kruger National Park. The next two days are spent exploring the southern part of this vast reserve and we stand a good chance of sighting elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo, Africa's famed �Big Five�, on our game drives in the truck.
Optional activities: Evening game drive.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 24 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Our game drives continue and an early start usually rewards us with some great sightings. Keep your eyes open for the diverse bird life and some of the more elusive animals. An optional night drive with one of the South African National Park rangers is an excellent way to see some of the nocturnal animals. Optional Activities: Night game drive and morning walk with park ranger
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 25 TRADITIONAL CULTURAL VILLAGE
After a morning game drive in the truck or an optional game walk, we leave the Kruger NP and head for Timbavati. In the afternoon we visit a Shangaan village, and then make our way to a wildlife concession area adjacent to the KNP. This evening we experience an evening game drive. Tonight�s game drive allows us another opportunity to view the mysterious nocturnal creatures that inhabit the African bushveld. Optional activities: Morning walk with park ranger.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 26 PANORAMA ROUTE � JHB - TOUR ENDS
We complete our Kruger Park experience with an early morning game walk, before heading back towards Johannesburg. We will be travelling the Panorama Route through some spectacular scenery. Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon in the world, offers breathtaking view points, including God�s Window and Three Rondavels. The Bourke�s Luck Potholes are the fascinating results of erosion caused by the River. Tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg. Optional Activities: Dinner Out.
