Tracking the 'Big 5', witnessing Victoria Falls, cruising the Chobe River at sunset, camping in African wilderness, meeting the San bushmen, trying adrenaline activities, soak up Cape Town's culture.
Departures
All departures on this trip are guaranteed to operate as scheduled once you have booked.
If you want to soak up the colours, culture and scenery of this incredible region, this is the ultimate expedition into southwestern Africa. Experience game drives, leave footprints on the world's highest sand dunes, wonder at the majesty of Victoria Falls and canoe game-rich deltas. Our overland trucks are an adventurous and inexpensive way to see the highlights while wilderness camping will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife—drift off to sleep to the call of cranes and awake to the rustle of elephants grazing on nearby riverbanks.
What's Included
- Okavango Delta entrance with mokoro excursion, Etosha National Park entrance with game drives, Sossusvlei Dunes entrance, Fish River Canyon entrance.
- 19 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 14 dinners. (Allow USD110-145 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotel (2 nts), Participation camping (14 nts), Multishare guesthouse (2 nts), Basic bush camp (2 nts).
- Overland vehicle, Walking, Mokoro.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/Cook and Driver throughout, Local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 22, avg 18.
Places Visited
- Botswana
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Zambia
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Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse, from Cape Town to Livingstone. See trip code DCF.
Day 1 Livingstone
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Livingstone (1B)
Options to visit Victoria Falls, or enjoy white-water rafting, canoeing, elephant-back safari, a fly over the falls or much more!
Day 3 Chobe River (1B,1L,1D)
Ferry crossing to Botswana. Option to embark on a boat cruise on Chobe River or game drive in open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park.
Day 4-5 Gweta/Maun (2B,2L,2D)
Camp under ancient baobab trees. Option to visit the salt pans of Makgadikgadi in dry season. Prepare for our 2 nights bush-camping experience in the Okavango Delta.
Day 6-7 Okavango Delta (2B,2L,2D)
Enjoy game walks, traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions, birding.
Day 8-10 Kalahari (Ghanzi)/Windhoek/Waterberg (3B,3L,2D)
Meet the San Bushmen in Kalahari desert. Option to explore city centre of Windhoek. Enjoy a scenic walk in Waterberg Plateau Game Park.
Day 11-12 Etosha National Park (2B,2L,2D)
Game drive in own vehicle. Option to embark on a game drive in an open safari vehicle.
Day 13-15 Damaraland/Swakopmund (2B,2L,1D)
Enjoy a scenic drive through the desert landscape of Damaraland. Options to explore Swakopmund’s historical town, or go sand boarding, out for dolphin cruise, or a take Living Desert tour.
Day 16-17 Namib Desert (2B,2L,2D)
Climb up breathtaking Dune 45, visit Sesriem Canyon, optional guided walk at Sossusvlei.
Day 18-19 Fish River Canyon/Gariep River (2B,2L,2D)
Enjoy the sunset at Fish River Canyon. Camp at scenic Gariep River. Optional canoe ride on the Gariep River.
Day 20 Cape Town (1B,1L)
Explore vibrant Cape Town by night, and try out one of the many restaurants at the V&A Waterfront.
Day 21 Cape Town (1B)
Depart at any time.
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