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Cape Town To Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge

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Cape Town To Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge

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Accommodation

On this Cape Town to Victoria Falls adventure, we spend 16 nights in hotels/lodges and three nights in a guesthouse. The accommodations we typically use are on the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a few of the notable places we stay on this trip. Brandberg: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (night 10) Our Brandberg stay, which is partially run by the local Damara community, is in the middle of nowhere. From the viewpoint, you will not see another property, just the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Damaraland and possibly some desert elephants in the distance. Thereโ€™s also a dining area, well-stocked bar, lounge, and two swimming pools. Etosha National Park: Chalets in Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni (nights 11-13) In Etosha, we stay within the national park itself โ€“ a huge plus for any animal lover. The resorts we use are either Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni. Each has a restaurant, swimming pool and bar but the highlights are the flood-lit waterholes where wildlife regularly stops to drink and bathe. Worth knowing In Cape Town, groups might be accommodated in different but similar properties. Our accommodation in Fish River Canyon is basic but the best option in a very remote area. 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 we are there. This will not impact the number of game drives we have within the park. Wifi is available about half the time but not always very reliable.

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 breath-taking 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.

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Listed activities

Guide

The trip is guided by a tour leader and driver.

Meals

All breakfasts and four lunches are included. We suggest you allow about US$320 for meals not included in the itinerary. Most included meals are prepared by the crew (sometimes it is not easy to get fresh meat). The general standard of food is good and vegetarians are well catered for. Please notify us of specific dietary requirements. The water provided on this trip is safe and clean drinking water, normally from boreholes. 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.

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

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

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are 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

      Welcome to Cape Town, a culture-filled port city beautifully placed between mountain and sea. This afternoon, there may be the opportunity for an optional excursion up Table Mountain via cable car, if the weather is good. The views across the city on a clear day are incredible. If the weather is not good, we have a free afternoon with the opportunity to explore the buzzy 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 with a drive along the spectacular Chapmanโ€™s Peak drive (occasionally this drive is closed so we 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 lunch. In the late afternoon, we visit a wine farm โ€“ the area surrounding Cape Town is renowned for its wine and we 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 beach restaurants โ€“ Cape Town is a paradise for food and drink lovers! 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, providing a glimpse into the agricultural lifestyle of the Western Cape. Drive: About five hours 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 (five hours plus one-hour border crossing), where the southern border of Namibia meets South Africa. There is free time to relax this afternoon. Our accommodation for the night has a picturesque riverbank setting. Drive: 280mi (450km), six to seven hours 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 three-hour drive to the second largest canyon on earth: Fish River Canyon. The views from the canyon rim are spectacular and there is time for a short walk along it in the afternoon. 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)

      We have a dayโ€™s travel along the edge of the Namib-Naukluft National Park to Sesriem, where we stay overnight outside the park. Drive: 341mi (550km), 7hr to 7hr 30min 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 leave our lodge early to spend the morning at the Sossusvlei dunes, one of the great sights of Africa. While we cannot enter the park until sunrise, the early morning light on the dunes is still a spectacular sight and worth getting up for. Those feeling energetic have the opportunity to climb Dune 45. We enjoy a picnic breakfast at the dunes and take a 1.2mi (2km) walk into the Hiddenvlei area (optional one-way shuttle transfer instead). If weโ€™re lucky, we may see gemsbok, ostriches or 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)

      We have a long, spectacular drive through Namib-Naukluft National Park to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay to see flamingos in their thousands (in season: summer). 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 with towering, jagged rock formations and incredible lunar landscapes. Drive: 185mi (300km), four to five hours 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 is the adventure sports capital of Namibia, and we have a full day here to enjoy 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. 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 and head inland towards Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. We enjoy a walk through Valley 45 for approximately two hours to the White Lady rock painting which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by indigenous San people at least 2,000 years ago. Drive: 155mi (250km), four hours Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (or similar)

  • Day 11 Day 11: To Etosha National Park (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: To Etosha National Park (Breakfast)

      In the morning, we drive north to Etosha National Park where some of the best wildlife viewing in the world can be found. We should arrive at Etosha, which means the Great White Place of Dry Water, in time for a late afternoon game drive before arriving at our camp where there is a waterhole for game viewing at night. Drive: 250mi (400km), five to six hours Accommodation: Etosha Park Chalets (or similar)

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

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

      We have two days to really enjoy this fabulous park with its mixed forest and grassland centred around a large saltpan. Etosha is home to a great variety and number of animals, which are easy to find as they 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, zebras, impalas, springbok, kudu, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos 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 animals are. 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)

      We have a long drive through local villages to the Okavango River โ€“ the main watercourse supplying the Okavango Delta. Drive: 400mi (650km), eight hours Accommodation: Rainbow River Lodge (or similar)

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

      Day 15: Mokoro Ride On The Okavango (Breakfast)

      We take a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) ride from our camp on the Okavango River. Please note, the river may be flooded in March/April and we may have to substitute our mokoros for a boat. 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 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 the Chobe National Park area in Kasane, home to huge numbers of elephants and hippos. Drive: 250mi (400km), 5hr 30min to 6hr, plus one-hour border crossing Accommodation: Kwalape Lodge (or similar)

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

      Day 17: Game Drive And Boat Ride In Chobe National Park (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 elephants 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 several 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)

      We drive to Victoria Falls after a leisurely breakfast, a small town on the Zimbabwean side of the glorious Victoria Falls (entrance own expense US$50). The waterfall itself is majestic, the activities enthralling and the scenery of the Upper Zambezi beautiful. Drive: 62mi (100km), 1hr 30min to 2hr, plus a border crossing of one to two hours 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 need a Zambian visa if you wish to 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)

      The adventure ends in Victoria Falls. If you would like more time to explore this magnificent part of the world, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

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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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