Victoria Falls to Cape Town Safari

Leaving from one of the seven wonders of the world, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the journey to Cape Town begins.

You head straight for premier game viewing in Chobe where you arrive in time for a sunset cruise. Traversing through the Caprivi to the Okavango to explore in a Mokoro (tradiotional dugout canoe).

Next stop is Etosha, Namibia with its magnificent pan area filled with hundreds of different mammal species. Whilst in Namibia, meet the Himba people, famous for the pastoral way of life. Continue further south through the sand dunes, participate in adventure activities in Swakopmund, visit the Fish River Canyon and spend a day relaxing on the banks of the Orange River.

Crossing into South Africa the tour heads through Namaqualand's flowers and the picturesque mountains of the Cedarberg. Finally arrive in South Africa's mother city, Cape Town!

DAY 1: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

The Victoria Falls to Cape Town Safari starts at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.  We can arrange airport transfers upon arrival in Victoria Falls on request.  The afternoon is spent at your leisure with a wide variety of optional activities to choose from (at your own expense). Adventure activities at Victoria Falls include bungee jumping, white water rafting and helicopter flights over the falls.

Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar and swimming pool).

DAY 2: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park – Botswana

Early this morning we explore the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world, on a guided tour.  A mid morning departure from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe takes us into Botswana. The afternoon is spent on a sunset cruise game viewing in a part of Africa’s unspoilt wilderness, Chobe National Park. Chobe has an abundance of wildlife whose distinctive calls can be heard at night.

Distance: 110 km
Departure:  09h00
Lunch Stop: Chobe Safari Lodge
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge Campsite (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 3: Chobe to Eastern Caprivi – Namibia

Leaving Botswana, we drive through Chobe National Park before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to our camp on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to the famous Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland.

Distance: 260 km
Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: At a picnic spot en route.
Accommodation: Camp Kwando (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 4 & 5: Caprivi to Okavango Delta – Botswana

We leave our camp on the Caprivi for Etsha, on the western border of the Okavango Delta. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). The Delta is a well-preserved gem of Africa with a vast oasis of crystal clear lakes, lagoons and palm-fringed islands.

Day 4
Distance: 325 km (20 km in 4x4)
Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: Etsha 13 or at the Camp
Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar(tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).

Day 5
Distance: 20 km by motorized boat
Departure: 08h00
6 km by Mokoro / about 5 km walk in Delta
Lunch Stop: Mokoro Camp (an island in the Delta)
Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar(tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (x2)

DAY 6 & 7: Okavango Delta to Kavango River – Namibia

Leaving Botswana we make our way into Namibia and head along the Caprivi to Rundu and onto N'kwazi River Camp, which is on the bank of the Kavango River overlooking Angola. A sunset cruise, horse riding, traditional dancing in the evening as well as visiting a local village are optional or you can just put your feet up and relax on the banks of the river as the sunsets.

Distance: 350 km
Departure: 07h00
Lunch Stop: A picnic spot along the route
Accommodation: N'Kwazi River Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and laundry service available).
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch (x2)

Day 8, 9 & 10: Okavango to Etosha National Park – Namibia

The following morning we head off to Etosha National Park. The next 2 days are filled with game drives, which includes evening game viewing at floodlit waterholes. In the mornings we have the opportunity to take game drive at sunrise. At all three camps, Namutoni, Okaukuejo and Halali you can take a swim in the swimming pool or as the sunsets and late into the night the group can watch animals drink at the floodlit waterhole.

Distance: 362 km
Departure: 10h00
Lunch stop: A picnic spot along the route
Accommodation: Namutoni or Okaukuejo (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience store).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (x3)

DAY 11: Kamanjab - Himba Experience – Namibia

We leave the wild animals behind at Etosha and move onto the spectacular scenery of Twyfelfontein. On our way we visit the small German town of Outjo where we relax for a coffee break.

Our final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. Depending on the time of arrival we go and explore a traditional Himba Village that afternoon or the next morning. This will be a journey of culture exchange and learning and understanding of our last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba.

Distance: 270 km Departure: 07h00
Lunch Stop: Picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Porcupine Camp (tents, wash rooms with hot water)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 12: Petrified Forest and Brandberg – Namibia

We visit the Petrified Forest, before reaching Twyfelfontein where we walk to visit the ancient bushman's artwork carved and painted into the surrounding Mountains. After doing this walk we head to our camp at the foot of the Brandberg Mountains.

Distance: 310 km Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: picninc spot en route
Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 13: Cape Cross Seal Colony and Swakopmund – Namibia

Today we walk and visit the famous ‘White Lady' rock painting in Brandberg. We move westwards across the flat desert plains to reach the cold Atlantic coastline. As we follow the Skeleton Coast on our way to Swakopmund we visit Africa's largest seal colony at Cape Cross where zoom lenses and binoculars will definitely not be needed.

Distance: 270 km
Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: Cape Cross Seal Colony picnic site
Accommodation: Villa Wiese, Swakopmund (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

DAY 14: Swakopmund – Namibia

We have the opportunity to explore this quaint German town by day and night. There are a number of activities to enjoy here: sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving, fishing and Himba village excursion. You may even dare to brave the icy sea.

Distance: 0 km (Day of leisure)
Lunch Stop: Swakopmund
Accommodation: Villa Wiese, Swakopmund (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms; restaurant, bars, laundry service and Internet cafe in town)
Meal Plan: Breakfast

DAY 15: Namib Naukluft National Park & Kuiseb Canyon – Namibia

Today is spent exploring the barren, arid, and sometimes rocky landscape of the Namib Naukluft National park. Once we reach Hammerstein Lodge we camp in wide-open space under the countless stars.

Distance: 332 km Departure: 10h00
Lunch Stop: Namib Naukluft National Park
Accommodation: Hammerstein Lodge Campsite (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 16: Sesriem & Sossusvlei – Namibia

We visit the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. There is an option of taking the shuttle into the dunes (optional cost of R95pp transfer from 2x4 parking to Sossusvlei/Dead vlei parking area). At sunset these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of more than 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck there may even be water in the vlei (lake).

Distance: 120 km
Departure: 05h00
Lunch Stop: Poolside picnic at Sesriem Camp
Accommodation: Hammerstein Lodge Campsite (tents, wash rooms with hot water, bar and swimming pool).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 17: Fish River Canyon – Namibia

After a long drive we arrive at the Fish River Canyon and set up camp at Canon Road House. Later in the evening we take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the Canyon.

Distance: 650 km
Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: Picnic site along route to Hobas
Accommodation: Canon Road House Campsite (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool and convenience store).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 18: The Orange River – Namibia

We leave Hobas in the morning for our camp on the banks of the Orange River, which makes up the South African - Namibian boundary. Here you can relax in the water that has supplied the region with its famous diamonds.

Distance: 141 km
Departure: 10h00
Lunch Stop: Picnic site en route to the Orange River
Accommodation: Felix Unite River Camp at Orange River (tents, wash rooms with hot water, laundry and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 19: Canoeing on the Orange River – Namibia

The only travelling today is done in a canoe on the Orange River. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream - mind the rapids though!

Distance: 20 km (on the river)
Lunch Stop: Banks of the Orange River
Accommodation: Felix Unite River Camp at Orange River (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 20: West Coast of South Africa & Namaqualand – South Africa

We cross the border into South Africa and make our way down the scenic west coast. If you are travelling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers of the famous Namaqualand region. Before you know it we reach the Cedarberg Mountains, where we'll spend our second last night on the epic Victoria Falls to Cape Town Safari.
Distance: 511km Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: West Coast of South Africa
Accommodation: Gecko Creek, Cedarberg Mountains (tents, wash rooms with hot water and bar).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 21: Cedarberg Mountains to Cape Town – South Africa

A day drive through the mountains takes us to our final destination, Cape Town. We stop at the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to view Table Mountain across the Bay upon arrival in this beautiful city.

Distance: 250 km
Departure: 11h00
Lunch Stop: Bloubergstrand (West Coast) with a magnificent view of Table Mountain.
Accommodation: Lady Hamilton Hotel (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, restaurant, bar and swimming pool)
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

DAY 22: End of Tour in Cape Town – South Africa

The unforgettable Victoria Falls to Cape Town Safari ends after breakfast in Cape Town this morning. Airport transfers can be arranged on request.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

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