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Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure
18 days, Cape Town to Victoria Falls
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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 traditional 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 (Chief Experience Officer) will take care of the hassles and planning while you recharge in hotels, local lodges, and camps for an unforgettable cultural 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 Cape's west coast, stopping at the G Adventures supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Arrive in Lambert's Bay and enjoy an included wine tasting. Then, 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 along the banks of the Orange River with time to enjoy your surroundings.
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BreakfastDay 4Orange River/Ai-Ais
Spend the morning relaxing on the banks of the Orange River, then continue on to Ai-Ais, the small hot springs resort at the southern end of the Fish River Canyon. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in the healing waters.
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BreakfastDay 5Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert
Start early with a visit to the breathtaking Fish River Canyon, then travel north, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes as you head 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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BreakfastDay 9Swakopmund/Etosha National Park
Enter Etosha National Park and enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle.
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BreakfastDay 10Etosha National Park
Enjoy another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for the vast array of incredible animals.
Day 11Etosha National Park/Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek and visit the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop for an included lunch, then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the German-influenced capital city.
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LunchDay 12Windhoek/Dekar
Spend the night at the G Adventures supported Dqae Qare San Lodge, and meet the local San Bushmen on a walk to learn their desert survival skills.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 13D'kar to 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/Victoria Falls
Opt for an early morning safari drive in Chobe National Park, before crossing into Zimbabwe. Enjoy lunch at the G Adventures–supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Take advantage of free time and choose to visit Victoria Falls, or try a helicopter flight over them.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 18Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastReverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from Victoria Falls to Cape Town. See Dunes, Deltas & Falls Discoverer
What's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
- Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
- Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar
- Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Ai-Ais Hot Springs visit, Ai-Ais Hot Springs
- Your Discover Moment: Swakopmund
- Fish River Canyon entrance
- Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon entrance
- Etosha National Park entrance and wildlife safari drives in our vehicle
- San/Bushmen walk
- Traditional dinner
- Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts), lodge/chalet (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), basic serviced camping (1 nt), Serviced camping (4 nts).
Meals
15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD330-430 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking, mokoros, safari vehicle.
Staff & experts
CEO/driver throughout, local guides.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.