Cape to Vic Falls Overland Tour

From the dynamic city of Cape Town, to the scorched deserts of Namibia and the wildlife sanctuaries of Botswana and Zimbabwe, this tour endeavors to show the highlights of the region.

Price: €1,895 pps
24 Days Safari

Highlights * Table Mountain * Orange River Canoe Trip * Dune Climbing * Victoria Falls National Park * Chobe National Park * Hwange * Namib Desert * Etosha National Park * Matobo National Park * Okavango Delta * Desert Night Drive * 4x4 Trip to Sossusvlei * Rhino Tracking on Foot

This tour departs from Cape Town every Saturday.

Includes
* Safaris include
* Our price includes transport
* Food as specified
* Coffee Teas
* Fruit juice at breakfast
* Professional guide
* Group equipment
* Accommodation
* Permits and park entry fees

Cape to Vic Falls Overland Tour Itinerary

Meal codes [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]

Day 1- 2 CAPE TOWN [Inn B]
We all meet in Cape Town at 13h00 to spend the afternoon exploring and visiting the sights. We have one-and-a-half days here, in which time we will hike Table Mountain, visit Cape Point, the Waterfront, Hout Bay, the Stellenbosch winelands and numerous other sights. Our exact program will be dependent on the weather. Overnight at an Inn on the beachfront for the two nights. (Lunches and both evening meals are for your own expense.)
Includes:N/A
Overnight: Inn - rooms mostly en-suite, some sharing a bathroom

Day 3 WEST COAST [Camping BD]
We leave the Mother City behind us, and after a visit to Blouberg Strand for a last view of Table Mountain from across the bay, then travel north through the "Swartland" and then along the West Coast into Namaquland. In the early spring this usually barren area comes to life with the blooming of numerous desert adapted flower species. We camp the night.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping -basic facilities

Day 4-5 ORANGE RIVER [Camping BLD:BLD]
Today we cross the border into Namibia, then travel the short distance to our base camp on the banks of the Orange River from where we begin our canoe adventure. Once we have packed all of our gear into our two man canoes, we set off into the wilderness. The Orange River creates an awesome spectacle, a green ribbon winding its way through the desert and towering mountains of the Richtersvelt National Park. We will spend one night camping on the banks, under the desert skies, and will then return to our base camp and vehicle to camp the next night in relative comfort.
Includes: Canoe rides, Entrance to Richtersvelt National Park
Overnight: Camping 1st night basic facilities, 2nd night relatively comfortable.

Day 6 FISH RIVER CANYON [Camping BLD]
Today we head directly to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest of its kind in the world. After visiting the viewpoints and exploring the lip of the Canyon, we set up camp nearby.
Includes: Entrance fees to look out point at Fish River Canyon
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 7 - 8 NAMIB DESERT [Desert Camp BLD:BLD]
Leaving the Canyon behind us, we continue north into the true Namib Desert, with its continually shifting barchan dunes and barren landscapes. The next two nights are spent at the desert camp situated on our private game reserve. This camp is spectacularly situated against a rock outcrop between the stark mountains and the red dune-lands. During our stay here we will conduct guided walks and drives including a night drive within the reserve.
Includes: Entrance fees to a private desert camp
Overnight: Desert Camp

Day 9 SOSSUSVLEI - SWAKOPMUND [Inn BLD]
After an early start, we travel directly to the dune-fields of Sossusvlei. The last part of our journey to the dunes will be through the thick sand and for this we use an open 4x4 vehicle. After climbing the dunes for the spectacular view from the summit, we return to our vehicle, and continue on to the seaside town of Swakopmund where we will spend two nights in Swakopmund. (own expense).
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Inn
Optional Activities: Quad biking, Sand boarding, Skydiving, Ocean canoe safari, Scenic flights & many more

Day 10 SWAKOPMUND [Inn B]
The Inn provides the ideal location for exploring the town of Swakopmund with its beaches, markets, curio shops and huge variety of adventure options that include quad biking, sky diving, horse riding, dune boarding, and many more. The nightlife of Swakopmund is also worth experiencing.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Inn.
Optional Activities: Quad biking, Sand boarding, Skydiving, Ocean canoe safari, Scenic flights & many more

Day 11 SPITSKOP [Camping BLD]
Today we head north up the Skeleton Coast to the seal colony of Cape Cross before venturing back inland to the impressive Spitskop where we camp wild amongst the boulders at the base of this massive rock outcrop.
Includes: Entrance fees to Cape Cross Seal colony
Overnight: Wild Camping

Day 12 BRANDBERG [Camping BLD]
Continuing through the desert, we move on to visit the Bushman rock engravings at Brandberg, where after we set up camp and spend the night at the foot of the mountain. We hope to see the rare desert elephants on this day.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 13 - 14: ETOSHA [Camping BLD; BL]
For an incredible wildlife experience, today we enter the Etosha National Park, and after setting up camp we enjoy an extensive afternoon game drive. We return to camp to spend the evening game viewing at the floodlit waterhole. Continuing through the reserve, we game across the park to camp the night. One night we dine at a camp restaurant (own expense).
Includes: Entrance to Etosha National park and all game drives
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 15: CAPRIVI [Camping BLD]
Leaving the harsh desert landscapes behind us, we travel north to the lush Caprivi area. Tonight we will camp on the banks of the mighty Okavango River at Ngepi.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 16: MAUN [Camping BLD]
Crossing into Botswana today, we travel through the Kalahari to the frontier town of Maun. Relax for the afternoon at the swimming pool. Tonight we stay at the Maun Camp.
Includes: Entrance fees to Maun Camp
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 17: OKAVANGO DELTA [Camping BLD]
Today we head into the heart of the Okavango, on sandy tracks. Once in the Delta we continue by Mekoro - the traditional dugout canoe to our remote camp. This is truly nature's wonderland and a huge variety of wildlife will be witnessed in its natural state. Tonight we camp wild on a remote island - fall asleep to the sounds of the wild. Clients will have the option of a Game Flight during these days.
Includes:N/A
Overnight: Camping - wild on a remote island
Optional Activities: Game Flights

Day 18: NATA [Camping BLD]
After a morning mekoro trip and short transfer, we leave this unspoiled wilderness and return to the Maun Camp to freshen up before continuing through the Makgadikgadi salt pans to the oasis like camp of Nata.
Includes: Entrance fees camp of Nata
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 19: KASANE - VICTORIA FALLS [Inn BLD]
Travelling north through the Chobe forest reserves, we head for the border town of Kasane from where we will venture into the renowned Chobe National Park in search of the large concentrations of animals that this area is known for. Late this afternoon we then cross the border and drive the short distance to the Inn where we spend the following two nights in comfort. One night enjoy a braai and experience traditional dancing around the pool.
Includes: Entrance fees to Vic Falls
Overnight: Inn, swimming pool, restaurant & bar
Optional Activities: White water rafting, sunset cruises, elephant back safaris, scenic flights & many more

Day 20: VICTORIA FALLS [Tented camp Bx3 ]
This morning we awake to the "Adventure Capital of Africa" - Victoria Falls. We will have a full day here, giving us ample time to explore the falls and to participate in the multitude of activities on offer, white water rafting, bungi jumping, aircraft flips, etc. (An evening's meal and both lunches will be at your own expense.)
Includes: Entrance fees to Vic Falls
Overnight: Inn - swimming pool, restaurant & bar
Optional Activities: White water rafting, sunset cruises, elephant back safaris, scenic flights & many more

Day 21: HWANGE [Camping BLD]
After some free time in the town, it's back to the wilderness. We travel the short distance to Hwange, well known as one of Africa's best conservation areas. After an extensive open vehicle drive/walk, we camp at a remote camp overlooking a waterhole teeming with game.
Includes: Game Drives
Overnight: Camping - Basic facilities

Day 22: BULAWAYO - MATOBO [Camping BLD]
Today we travel south, to the wide streets of Bulawayo - Zimbabwe's second largest city. We then continue to the Matobo area where in the afternoon we enjoy a tour into the National Park to view animals, and to track rhino through the bush on foot. Tonight our camp is situated amongst the precariously balancing boulders that this area is known for.
Includes: Game Drives
Overnight: Camping - Basic facilities.

Day 23: MACHETE [Camping BLD]
Continuing south today, we cross the border back into South Africa and to our bush camp situated on a private game reserve within the Limpopo valley.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - Basic facilities

Day 24: JOHANNESBURG [Camping BD]
This morning we conduct a short walk to view the magnificent bushman paintings surrounding our camp before making the journey to Johannesburg. We arrive in JOHANNESBURG in the late afternoon.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Should it be necessary to avoid Zimbabwe for whatever reason, we will simply deviate to Botswana for this portion of the tour. A sleeping bag, towel and pillow are required for this tour. This tour covers vast distance and is not for the faint-hearted. A valid passport is required. Seasonal Malaria precautions are advised and are locally obtainable. All countries on this tour accept the Rand. During winter the temperature can drop very low at night, clients should be prepared for this.

Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions and photo stops!

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
This tour departs from Cape Town, please make sure that you are there well before the time.
The Tour ends in Johannesburg