Cape Town to Vic Falls
Set off on an overland adventure full of exciting game parks, breathtaking scenery and fascinating local cultures. Watch the colours dance across the sand dunes in Sossusvlei, explore the Okavango Delta in a dugout canoe and get to know the San Bushmen as privileged guests on an overnight village stay. From cosmopolitan Cape Town to the sheer might of Victoria Falls, this action-packed African journey is irresistible.
Head out tracking and gathering with the San Bushmen, Camp amid the harsh beauty of the Spitzkoppe, Climb a giant sand dune in Sossusvlei, Explore the banks of the Orange River, Cruise the Okavango Delta in a dugout canoe, View the mighty Victoria Falls, Gaze into the depths of Fish River Canyon.
Head out tracking and gathering with the San Bushmen, Camp amid the harsh beauty of the Spitzkoppe, Climb a giant sand dune in Sossusvlei, Explore the banks of the Orange River, Cruise the Okavango Delta in a dugout canoe, View the mighty Victoria Falls, Gaze into the depths of Fish River Canyon.
Itinerary / Highlights
Day 1 Cape Town-Boasting nearby vineyards, adventure activities, restaurants and cafes - Cape Town is a delight
Days 2-3 Orange River-
Explore the riverbanks, relax at the camp or canoe down the scenic river.
Day 4 Fish River Canyon-
Catch a spectacular sunset over the canyon.
Days 5-6 Sesriem/ Sossusvlei-
Climb to the top of the world's highest sand dunes in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Wake early to witness sunrise over the golden dunes.
Days 7-8 Swakopmund-
Enjoy adventure activities in this oasis between the desert and the ocean.
Days 9-10 Spitzkoppe-
Rising dramatically from the dusty plains, the 1,728 m Spitzkoppe is an impressive sight.
Days 11-12 Etosha National Park-
From big carnivores to over 340 bird species, there's plenty to spot on this adventure into the vast Etosha.
Day 13-14 San Bushmen Camp-
Head out tracking and gathering with the San Bushmen, then pick up a few words of their local clicking language during an overnight village stay in Rundu.
Day 15-16 Okavango Delta-
Explore the Delta's vast reed beds and maze of waterways onboard a mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe.
Day 17 Bagani Community Camp-
Relax in laidback Bagani and perhaps enjoy some of the optional activities, from boat trips to fishing and hiking.
Days 18-19 Chobe National Park-
Try to spy swimming elephants, wallowing hippos or sun-loving crocs on a cruise along the Chobe River.
Days 20-22 Victoria Falls/ Livingstone-
Admire the might of thundering Victoria Falls, a fitting finale to this epic adventure.
--This trip has a revised itinerary from 16 Dec 2010--
Days 1-3 South Africa
Days 4-14 Namibia
Days 15-19 Botswana
Days 20- 22 Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls)
