36 DAY CAPE TO VICTORIA FALLS & MOZAMBIQUE
The complete Southern Africa experience - this tour is game
viewing heaven with loads of fun and adventure thrown in for
good measure. North to South and West to East - Highlights
abound. Follow the adventure packed Cape to Victoria Falls
tour with a relaxing and refreshing trip into Mozambique.
TOUR COST: R16000 + LOCAL PAYMENT OF US$ 450 - SINGLE SUPP (IF APPLICABLE)
R1100
Itinerary:
Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain
Region
We depart Cape Town heading north for the Cederberg Mountain
region. Cederberg is well known as one of the main Rooibos
Tea growing areas in South Africa and is also home to beautiful
wildflowers in October. On this first  afternoon
we spend some time learning about tour-life, the vehicle and
equipment. Camp L,D
Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep River
We travel north through Namaqualand and head for the Gariep
River. The Western Cape is soon left behind and we spend most
of the afternoon traveling through the Northern Cape Province
of South Africa. The night is spent on the banks of the Gariep
River around the campfire, getting to know one another. The
Gariep River forms the border of South Africa and Namibia
and is used widely for agricultural irrigation in this arid
area. Camp B,L,D
Day 3 Namibia - Gariep River Fish River Canyon
Choose between a relaxing morning on the riverbank or the
half-day canoe adventure. After lunch we travel north to the
Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world. The Fish
River is the longest river in Namibia at 650 km in length,
the Fish River Canyon is situated along the lower reaches
of this seasonal river. The Fish River Canyon is 161 km in
length and runs from Seeheim to Ai-Ais. Camp B,L,D
Optional Activities: Orange River Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park
From the canyon we continue on into the remote Namibian hinterland.
We arrive at camp in the afternoon and have time to go for
a walk in to the smaller Sesriem Canyon. This is an excellent
night to sleep out under the stars, beside the fire. Camp
B,L,D
Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes Namib-Naukluft National Park
Taking advantage of the cooler temperatures we depart at dawn
and drive into the Namib-Naukluft National Park where we will
hike up Dune 45 to gain a different perspective of the desert.
After this you have the option to take a guided hike with
fellow group members into Sossusvlei. Camp B,L,D
Optional Activities: Guided walk with Local Expert.
 Day
6/7 Swakopmund
A dramatic drive through the arid Namib-Naukluft, crossing
the Tropic of Capricorn sees us arrive at Walvis Bay. We make
a stop to view the flamingos before we head towards the seaside
resort town of Swakopmund.
Day 7 is left free for each individual to pursue their own
interests including many adventure activities. Hostel B,L,D
(Dinner on day 7 only)
Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving,
Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Day 8 Spitzkoppe
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive
inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe, a sacred site of the
San people. We have the chance to climb the boulders and rock
formations and will camp in the wild for the night. Camp B,L,D
Optional Activities: Guided hike with locals to view San rock
art.
Day 9 Himba Tribes
After some early morning exploration we head inland again
and drive north towards Kamanjab. Tomorrow we will meet the
Himba. Encountering a totally different way of life is a moving
experience for many people. Camp B,L,D
Day 10/11 Etosha National Park
An early rise sees us on our way to meet the local Himba people.
After spending some time with them we head off to Etosha National
Park and some of the most unique game viewing experiences
in Africa. We spend our days visiting the abundant water holes
for some excellent game photography. Camp B,L,D
Day 12 Windhoek
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour. Optional Activities: Dinner ou at Joe’s Beer House. 
Day 13 Botswana – Ghanzi
It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing. B,L,D
Day 14/15/16 Botswana - Okavango Delta
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our two night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’ activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip as well as a nature walk with the local people. B,L,D
Day 17 Botswana – Gweta
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP. B,L,D
18 Botswana - Chobe National Park
When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa’s spectacular wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.
Day 19/20 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
Arriving early at Victoria Falls, we have time to plan the
next day’s adventure activities and those who want to
can visit the Falls. The popular optional sunset cruise includes
dinner and drinks. Hostel B,L
Optional Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Victoria Falls
National Park.
Day 20 Victoria Falls
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed
experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives.
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant
Excursion, Dinner out.
Day 21/22 Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
Departure is at 6 am from Savanna Lodge. It is a long and
uneventful drive through Botswana to the border at Martinsd rift
where we will spend the night. The following day another 6
am departure will ensure that we cover the next 750 km and
get to Johannesburg as early as possible. Camping No Meals
Day 23/24 Swaziland – Hlane Royal National Park
We depart Johannesburg and travel through scenic Mpumalanga
until we reach the border to the Kingdom of Swaziland. Crossing
the border we arrive at Hlane Royal National Park which is
home to lion, elephant, white rhino and diverse birdlife.
The 30,000 hectares Nature Reserve has a wide variety of optional
activities available. Camp B,L,D (Breakfast day 2 only)
Optional Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Game Drives,
Lion Tour.
Day 25/26 Moçambique – Praia do Tofo
Today we will leave Swaziland behind us and cross into Moçambique.
We will be travelling north alongside the ocean and experience
the beautiful vistas of the Moçambique coast. In the
late afternoon we arrive at our camp for the next two nights.
There are many optional activities offered such as fishing,
scuba diving and snorkeling. There is time to relax on the
beautiful beach. Camp B,L,D
Optional Activities: Snorkeling, Fishing, Scuba Diving.
Day 27/28/29 Vilankulo - Bazaruto Archipelago
We depart Praia do Tofo and drive north to Vilankulo. There
is an opportunity to cross by dhow or speedboat to the islands
of the Bazaruto Archipelago where we relax 'island style',
snorkeling or soaking up the sun. Should you decide not to
go to the islands then Vilankulo offers many interesting sights.
Those who went to the islands will arrive back in Vilankulo
fairly late and so we spend the night here before returning
to the Inhambane area the next day. Optional Activities: Bazaruto
Excursion. Camp B,L,D
Day 30/31 Inhambane
Driving south through beautiful coconut plantations, we pass
through the old European settlement of Inhambane, haunted
by the memories of the old slave trade along the coast. In
the early afternoon we arrive at our campsite, right on the
beach, for the next two days. We will have a full day to partake
in the various optional activities. Camp B,L,D Optional Activities:
Scuba Diving, Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Snorkeling, Fishing,
Boat Cruise.
Day 32 Maputo
From Inhambane we drive further south to the bustling capital
of Moçambique, Maputo. We arrive in the capital, previously
known as L ourenzo
Marques, in the afternoon where we will have time to explore
and experience this truly African city. Maputo is still a
poverty stricken city but is slowly recreating some of its
former glory, after the war in the 1970´s and 1980´s.
Highlights worth visiting are the Fort of Nossa Senhora da
Conceiao, and the Central railway Station. Hostel B,L,D
Day 33/34 South Africa – Kruger National Park
Today we return to South Africa to the world famous Kruger
National Park, where we will do our best to see Africa’s
Big 5, lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo. The Kruger
National Park is the most famous nature conservation area
in the world. It is about 36,800 square kilometers in size
and was founded by South Africa’s first president Paul
Kruger. Two nights are spent in this magnificent area enjoying
African wildlife. Informative dawn game walks and night drives
in the park (accompanied by a ranger) are offered as an optional.
Camp B,L,D
Optional Activities: Night Drive and Dawn Game Walks.
Day 35 Panorama Route Cheetah Breeding Centre
We leave Kruger behind us and visit a Cheetah breeding centre,
where we take part in an educational tour on wildlife rehabilitation.
We will be traveling the Panorama Route through some spectacular
scenery. Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon in the
world, offers breathtaking view points, including God’s
Window and three Rondavels. The Bourke’s Luck Potholes
are the fascinating results of erosion caused by the Treur
river. The camp for the night is in the heart of the Panorama
Route.Camp B,L,D
Day 36 Johannesburg
We leave the greater Kruger Park region and head back towards
Johannesburg. Although the tour ends, most groups will arrange
dinner together this evening in one of Johannesburg’s
many excellent restaurants. Tour ends Own Arrangement B,L
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