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Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure
18 days, Cape Town to Livingstone
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This 18-day journey through four African countries hits the highlights and is perfect for the adventurer who wants to discover the region’s diversity. Explore the Okavango Delta by dugout mokoro canoe, marvel at some of the highest sand dunes in the world in the Namib Desert, and meet the San Bushmen of the Kalahari. Your knowledgeable CEO will take care of the hassles and planning while you recharge in hotels, bushmen huts, and camps for a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll forever treasure.
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Trip Code: DAFD
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Cape Town/Lambert's Bay
Head up the coast to Lambert's Bay, stopping along the way. Opt to visit Bird Island or stroll through this charming town.
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BreakfastDay 3Lambert's Bay/Orange River
Continue north and cross into Namibia. Settle in by the banks of the Gariep River with time to swim or just relax.
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BreakfastDay 4Orange River/Fish River Canyon
Continue on to Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa, and take in the majestic beauty. Opt to relax in the hotel's pool while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
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BreakfastDay 5Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert
Travel north from the Fish River Canyon, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes as you move up towards Sesriem.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Namib Desert
Visit Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon. Opt to climb up the breathtaking Dune 45.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Namib Desert/Swakopmund
Enjoy the views of the Namib desert before arriving in the historical town of Swakopmund.
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BreakfastDay 8Swakopmund
Spend a day exploring all the area has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, and a scenic flight.
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Your Discover MomentDay 9Swakopmund/Etosha National Park
Enter Etosha National Park and enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Opt to explore more on an open safari vehicle wildlife safari drive.
Day 10Etosha National Park
Enjoy another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for the famous wildlife.
Day 11Etosha National Park/Windhoek
Explore the German-influenced capital city of Windhoek.
Day 12Windhoek/Kalahari Desert
Explore the Kalahari Desert. Learn fascinating survival skills from the local San Bushmen on an optional walk and choose to enjoy a traditional bushmen dance in the evening.
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BreakfastDay 13Kalahari Desert/Maun
Prepare for a 1-night/2-day journey into the Okavango Delta. Opt to take a scenic flight over the delta.
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BreakfastDay 14Okavango Delta
Enjoy wildlife walks, birding and traditional mokoro excursions in the Okavango Delta. Learn the ways of the bush from the local 'polers'.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 15Okavango Delta/Nata
Enjoy the sunrise in the delta before travelling back to Maun by mokoro. Stop in Maun, pick up your luggage, have lunch, and continue to Nata.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 16Nata/Kasane
Travel to Kasane. Opt to embark on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
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BreakfastDay 17Kasane/Livingstone
Opt for an early morning wildlife safari drive before boarding a ferry crossing into Zambia. Choose to visit Victoria Falls and enjoy whitewater rafting, canoeing, or a flight over the falls.
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BreakfastDay 18Livingstone
Depart at any time.
Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from Victoria Falls to Cape Town. See Dunes, Deltas & Falls Discoverer
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Swakopmund
- Fish River Canyon entrance
- Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon entrance
- Swakopmund stay
- Etosha National Park entrance and wildlife safari drives
- Okavango Delta excursion with entrance, wildlife walks and mokoro trips
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts), bushmen hut (1 nt), lodge/chalet (4 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), basic camping (1 nt), participation camping (4 nts).
Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Allow USD380-495 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking, mokoros, safari vehicle.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/driver throughout, local guides.
Departures
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