Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Adventure
Visit some of Africas greatest spectacles!
This is an epic trip through South Africa into Namibia and Botswana. It will leave you speechless as you discover the timeless beauty of the desserts and Deltas. Mixing with Himba tribes and indulging your passion for adventure eventually you will make it to Victoria falls following in the footsteps of Livingstone, to discover what he described as the most wonderful sight in Africa. There are plenty of opportunities to do some insane adrenaline travel activities on this trip. Including the world famous Victoria Falls bungee jump & Whitewater Rafting! There are also opportunities to go skydiving, sandboarding and Quad biking in Namibia. This trip lasts just under 3 weeks and is one of the best value, and easiest ways to cover many of the must see places in Africa.
Countries Visited
- South Africa
- Namibia
- Botswana
- Zambia
Trip Highlights
- Orange River,
- Namib-Naukluft Nationaal Park (NP),
- Okavango Delta,
- Fish River Canyon,
- Sesriem Canyon,
- Spitzkoppe,
- Himba Tribes,
- Masai Village,
- Chobe NP,
- Victoria Falls NP.
Activity Pack Upgrade Includes
The activity pack is a bolt on pack including what we consider to be the must to do activities on the trip. You do not have to purchase this at the time of booking, and all activities can be purchased locally as well.
- Kwa Ttu San experience
- Guided desert walk with local expert
- Himba Tribe visit
- 3 day Delta drive in
- Chobe National Park boat cruise
- Vic Falls National Park entry
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Full Details
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
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 Namibias 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 on 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 AFRICA OVERLAND TRUCK TOUR 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 AFRICA OVERLAND TRUCK TOUR 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 AND 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 days 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 AFRICA OVERLAND TRUCK TOUR
Day 20 VICTORIA FALLS
Officially your tour finishes after breakfast but most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives such as a walk with lions or a bungee jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Walking with Lions, Horse Riding, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
On our camping tours you will be staying in two-man dome tents. We supply a mattress and you supply your own sleeping bag. The accommodated tours stay in traditional huts, permanent tented camps and hostel-style rooms.
Food and Meals
Included are three hearty meals a day, (unless otherwise specified). Vegetarians are easily catered for and they’re always impressed by our varied menu. Our guides can produce miracles on a camp-stove. Special dietary requirements can be catered for, but only by special request. In East Africa it is more difficult to cater to certain requirements.
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Price
Shared Camping
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Included
- All transport by Adventure Vehicle
- All Accommodation (Camping and hostels
- All Camping Equipment
- Support 24/7 with 2 driver guides per vehicle
- Detailed predeparture packs covering all essential need to know details
- Support information covering Visas
- All activities as per itinerary (not including activity pack activities).
- Services of a tour guide
- Most meals
- Side Trips as per Itinerary
Excluded
- Flights
- Pre and post accommodation
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
Dates
This trip departs approximately twice a month and dates vary, please contact us for start dates.