19 days tour

Cape Town To Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge

$ 4,500 .00 USD

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Cape Town To Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge

This tour includes:

Guide

The trip is led by a leader/driver and a camp assistant.

Meals

All breakfasts and 4 lunches included. We suggest you allow about US$200 for meals not included in the itinerary. Please note that most included meals are actually prepared by the crew. Camp meals should be wholesome and plentiful, but do not expect cordon bleu cooking. Please note sometimes it is not easy to get fresh meat. However, the general standard of food is good and vegetarians are well catered for. Please notify Exodus of specific dietary requirements. The water provided on this trip is safe and clean drinking water, normally coming from bore-holes. It is not bottled water, however. If you would rather have bottled water then this will be at your expense, though we would encourage you to make use of the safe drinking water provided as this helps diminish plastic consumption.

Others

Listed activities

Transport

The vehicle normally used for this trip is a specially modified safari truck. Seating is forward facing and the windows are large and easy to open. People are expected to move around to permit everyone a chance to have a window seat. There is plenty of legroom and packing space. All vehicles carry a reference library and icebox. The roads are generally excellent in South Africa with little traffic. Even the dirt roads are usually smooth and well maintained. Some of the areas we visit in Namibia are very remote and the roads are not always well maintained so it can be bumpy at times. There are four or five long driving days, but the scenery is breathtaking so this should not prove too much of a hardship. It can get cold on the truck in winter, so a warm, windproof jacket is recommended, though it is generally hot in summer. Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight, even if Exodus has booked it. If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be able to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the arrival time of the group flight - please check the group flight details 2 weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.

Accommodation

16 nights in a hotel or lodge and 3 nights in a guesthouse. We will stay in a range of properties, usually 2/3 star lodges or chalets. Our accommodation in Fish River Canyon is basic but it is our best option in a very remote area. All rooms are en-suite throughout the trip and we upgrade to superior rooms in Etosha. The location of the accommodation means there are slight variations in the itinerary between the Lodge and Camping departures. Because accommodation is very oversubscribed we cannot always guarantee a particular lodge or hotel, but in Cape Town we will stay within walking distance of restaurants and it'll be easy to catch a taxi ride to the V & A Waterfront (please note that in Cape Town the group might be accommodated in different similar properties). Wifi is available about half the time but not always very reliable. Single supplement available Please note that due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it may be necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights that we are there. This will not impact on the number of game drives that we have within the park.

Not included:

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation โ€” Visas or vaccinations

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Cape Town To Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Cape Town.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Cape Town.

      Those on the group flights will be taken to the hotel in Cape Town upon arrival. If you're not on the group flights we suggest you aim to arrive at the lodge in Cape Town by mid-afternoon. If the weather is good this afternoon there may be the opportunity for an optional excursion up Table Mountain via cable car. Table Mountain is often the first image that springs to mind whenever one thinks of Cape Town โ€“ the views across the city on a clear day are incredible. If the weather is not good enough this will be a free afternoon, with the opportunity to explore the famous V & A Waterfront. Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront or similar

  • Day 2 Day 2: Visit Cape Peninsula; Afternoon Wine Tour. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Visit Cape Peninsula; Afternoon Wine Tour. (Breakfast)

      We generally begin todayโ€™s tour with a drive along the spectacular Chapman's Peak drive (please note, occasionally this drive is closed and we will have to go around it), via Houtbay. Continuing to the Cape Point Nature reserve, we have time to walk to the lighthouse and then along the boardwalk to the Cape of Good Hope. We then take a short visit to the Boulders Beach penguin colony and enjoy some lunch. In the late afternoon we visit a local wine farm โ€“ the area surrounding Cape Town is renowned for its wine and we will get a chance to sample some of the local produce. The order of activities in Cape Town is flexible as everything hinges around going up Table Mountain when the weather is best. Evening meals can be enjoyed at various restaurants on the beaches along the coast โ€“ Cape Town is a food and drink lover's paradise! Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront or similar

  • Day 3 Day 3: To Olifants River. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: To Olifants River. (Breakfast)

      We leave Cape Town and travel through farmlands of citrus, maize, cattle and sheep as we start the journey towards Namibia. Our first stop is in the fertile Olifants River Valley, giving us a glimpse into the agricultural lifestyle of the Western Cape. (about 5hrs drive) Accommodation: Highlanders Lodge or similar

  • Day 4 Day 4: To Orange River; Afternoon Optional Canoeing. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: To Orange River; Afternoon Optional Canoeing. (Breakfast)

      Today we drive to Orange River (5 hours + 1 hour border crossing), where Namibia's southern border meets South Africa. There is free time to relax this afternoon. Our camp for the night will be in a picturesque location on the riverbank. (450km, 6-7hrs) Accommodation: Felix Unite Cabanas or similar

  • Day 5 Day 5: To Fish River Canyon; Afternoon Walk. (Breakfast,Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: To Fish River Canyon; Afternoon Walk. (Breakfast,Lunch)

      In the morning we enjoy a canoe trip on the Orange River. It is not tough on the water and the trip gives us the chance to see the flora and fauna of the region as we drift by. We then take a short drive (3 hours) to the second largest canyon on earth โ€“ Fish River Canyon. The views from the canyon rim are spectacular and there is time for a short walk along it in the afternoon for superb views. Accommodation: Seeheim Hotel or similar

  • Day 6 Day 6: To Sesriem. (Breakfast,Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: To Sesriem. (Breakfast,Lunch)

      A day's travel along the edge of the Namib-Naukluft Park to Sesriem where we stay overnight outside the park. (550km, 7-7.5hrs) Accommodation: Taleni Desert Camp or similar

  • Day 7 Day 7: Full Day Exploring Sossusvlei. (Breakfast,Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Full Day Exploring Sossusvlei. (Breakfast,Lunch)

      We will leave our lodge early to spend the morning at the Sossusvlei dunes, one of the great sights of Africa. Whilst we cannot enter the park till sunrise, the early morning light on the dunes is still a spectacular site and it is worth getting up for. Those feeling energetic will have the opportunity to climb Dune 45. We will enjoy a picnic breakfast at the dunes. We take a 2km walk into the Hiddenvlei area (optional one way shuttle transfer instead). If we're lucky we may see gemsbok, ostrich or even black-backed jackals among the dunes, an irresistibly photogenic scene! In the afternoon we visit Sesriem Canyon. Accommodation: Taleni Desert Camp or similar

  • Day 8 Day 8: To Swakopmund. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: To Swakopmund. (Breakfast)

      A long, spectacular drive through Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay to see, in season (summer), Flamingoes in their thousands. This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on earth. It contains some of the finest desert scenery in Africa, if not in the world, with towering jagged rock formations and incredible lunar landscapes. (300km, 4-5hrs) Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer or similar

  • Day 9 Day 9: Free Day To Enjoy Optional Activities (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Free Day To Enjoy Optional Activities (Breakfast)

      Swakopmund has invented itself as Namibia's adventure sports capital, and we have a full day in Swakopmund to enjoy some of the optional adventure activities on offer; go on a dolphin cruise or township tour or take a flight over the desert! Alternatively, explore the German-style town and visit some of the excellent cake shops for which Swakopmund is famous. Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer or similar

  • Day 10 Day 10: To Brandberg; Visit White Lady Paintings. (Breakfast,Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: To Brandberg; Visit White Lady Paintings. (Breakfast,Lunch)

      We leave the Atlantic coast behind and head inland towards Namibiaโ€™s highest mountain, Brandberg. We will enjoy a walk through valley 45 for approximately 2 hours to the famous โ€˜White Ladyโ€™ rock painting which, along with a number of other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by Bushmen at least 2000 years ago. (250km, 4hrs) Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar

  • Day 11 Day 11: To Etosha N.P. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: To Etosha N.P. (Breakfast)

      In the morning we drive north to Etosha National Park where some of the worldโ€™s best wildlife viewing can be found. We should arrive at Etosha, which means the 'Great White Place of Dry Water' in time to do a late afternoon game drive before arriving at our camp where there will be a waterhole for game viewing at night. (400km, 5-6hrs) Accommodation: Etosha Park Chalets or similar

  • Day 12 Day 12-13: Two Days Game Viewing. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12-13: Two Days Game Viewing. (Breakfast)

      We have two days to really enjoy this fabulous park with its mixed forest and grassland centred around a large salt pan. Etosha is home to a great variety and number of game, which is easy to find as the animals congregate at different times around the waterholes. There are waterholes next to the excellent campsites, and it is not uncommon for us to spend all night watching a gala performance of animals: wildebeest, zebra, impala, springbok, kudu, elephant, giraffe, lion and even rhino are all common sights here. Take plenty of patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in Southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place for birds, with plenty of waterbirds on the lakes and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. While in Etosha we move our camps (between Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni) but the itinerary is kept flexible depending on where the game is. Accommodation: Etosha Park Chalets or similar

  • Day 13 Day 14: To Okavango River. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: To Okavango River. (Breakfast)

      Long drive through local villages to the Okavango River - the main watercourse supplying the Okavango Delta. (650km, 8hrs) Accommodation: Rainbow River Lodge or similar

  • Day 14 Day 15: Mokoro (Dugout Canoe) Ride On The Okavango. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Mokoro (Dugout Canoe) Ride On The Okavango. (Breakfast)

      We take a mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe) ride from our camp on the Okavango River. Please note that in March/April, the river may be flooded and we may have to substitute our mokoros for a boat ride. The birdlife is prolific and, at certain times of the year, so is the game. Gliding through the waterways by mokoro is the ideal way to absorb the sheer peace and tranquillity of the place. We also have the option of a village tour to meet the local community. Accommodation: Rainbow River Lodge or similar

  • Day 15 Day 16: To Chobe River. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: To Chobe River. (Breakfast)

      Drive through the Caprivi Strip and into Botswana to Chobe National Park area in Kasane, home to huge numbers of elephant and hippo. (400km, 5.5-6hrs, border crossing 1hr) Accommodation: Kwalape Lodge or similar

  • Day 16 Day 17: Game Drive And Boat Ride In Chobe N.P. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Game Drive And Boat Ride In Chobe N.P. (Breakfast)

      Today we have an early morning game drive in Chobe National Park and an afternoon boat ride on the Chobe River where it is possible to view huge herds of elephant coming down to drink as well as many other types of game. For bird lovers, the river provides a home for the majestic African Fish Eagle and a number of species of brightly coloured bee-eaters. The area surrounding the Chobe River typically has the highest concentration of wildlife within the park as animals congregate here, particularly in the dry season (April to October). Accommodation: Kwalape Lodge or similar

  • Day 17 Day 18: To Victoria Falls. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: To Victoria Falls. (Breakfast)

      After a leisurely breakfast we drive to Victoria Falls, a small town on the Zimbabwean side of the glorious Victoria Falls (entrance own expense US$ 30). The waterfall itself is majestic, the activities enthralling and the scenery of the Upper Zambezi beautiful. (100km, 1.5-2hrs plus border crossing 1-2hrs) Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village or similar

  • Day 18 Day 19: Free Day. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Free Day. (Breakfast)

      Today you have a free day to enjoy the numerous activities on offer such as flights over the falls, white-water rafting, game viewing, or crossing into Zambia to see the falls from a different side (please note you will need a Zambian visa if you wish to go see the falls from the other side). Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village or similar

  • Day 19 Day 20: End Victoria Falls. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: End Victoria Falls. (Breakfast)

      End Victoria Falls. For those on group flights, these depart in the evening and will arrive in the UK the following day.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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