Experiencing culture in Cape Town and game drives in Etosha National Park, cruising the Okavango Delta in dug-out canoe, meeting the San bushmen, marvelling at Fish River Canyon and Victoria Falls.
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 to 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
- Fish River Canyon entrance, Sossusvlei Dunes entrance, Etosha National Park entrance with game drives, Waterberg Plateau Game Park entrance, Okavango Delta entrance with mokoro excursion
- 19 breakfasts, 16 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.
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Places Visited
- Botswana
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Zambia
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Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse, from Livingstone to Cape Town. See trip code DZLD.
Day 1 Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-5 Gariep River/Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert (4B,4L,4D)
Enjoy the sunset at Fish River Canyon. Explore Sossusvlei dunes and climb the breathtaking Dune 45. Optional canoe ride at the scenic Gariep River.
Day 6-7 Swakopmund (1B,1L)
Choose among exploring Swakopmund’s historic town, sand-boarding, a dolphin cruise, sky diving, a Living Desert tour or much more as optional activities!
Day 8-10 Damarland/Etosha National Park (3B,3L,3D)
Game drives in own vehicle.
Day 11-12 Waterberg Plateau Game Park/Windhoek (2B,1L,1D)
Scenic walk on the Waterberg Plateau.
Day 13-14 Kalahari/Maun (2B,2L,2D)
Visit the Kalahari desert, meet the local San Bushmen. Optional walk to learn survival skills by the locals.
Day 15-16 Okavango Delta (2B,2L,2D)
Enjoy game walks, traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions, birding. Learn the ways of the bush from your local polers.
Day 17-18 Gweta/Chobe River (2B,2L,2D)
Camp under ancient baobab trees, optional visit to the salt pans of Makgadikgadi in dry season. Option to embark on a boat cruise on the Chobe River or game drive in open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park.
Day 19-20 Livingstone (2B,1L)
Ferry crossing into Zambia. Option to visit Victoria Falls, and enjoy white-water rafting, canoeing, elephant-back safari, fly over the falls, and much more!
Day 21 Livingstone (1B)
Depart at any time.
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