Transport

Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment

Accommodation

13 nights simple accommodation, 4 nights camping in 2-person dome tents and 1 night permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta (please refer to the trip notes for details)

Meals

18 breakfasts, 15 lunches & 14 dinners

Others

Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit Okavango Delta excursion including mokoro and walking safari Kalahari Bushman Walk Etosha National Park game drives Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings Sesriem & Fish River Canyon visit All road tolls and vehicle taxes

Guide

Chobe River boat cruise and Chobe National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide Sossusvlei shuttle, guided walk and Dune 45 excursion

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Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Others

International flights and visas Tipping - an entirely personal gesture Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes) Airport transfers - can be booked on request

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Day 1 Day 1: Livingstone
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Livingstone

Welcome to Livingstone! Today we enjoy an included visit to Mosi Oa Tunya National Park to see the spectacular Victoria Falls. It’s one of Africa’s finest natural wonders and you can feel the spray even when standing quite far away! You may have time for some optional activities in Livingstone, such as river cruises on the Zambezi and white water rafting - make sure to arrive a few days early if you would like to enjoy these activities. Please note: Please arrive in Livingstone at least one night before your tour, to ensure you have time to visit Victoria Falls. There will be a pre-departure meeting at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure. Refer to the Joining Instructions in the Trip Notes for more information. We can book a Livingstone Airport arrival transfer and pre-tour accommodation upon request.
Day 2 Day 2: Chobe River Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Chobe River Cruise

Livingstone - Chobe National Park (Botswana). Say goodbye to Zambia as we cross into Botswana today and make the short journey to Kasane, gateway to Chobe National Park. Botswana’s premier game reserve is home to all of the Big Five as well as abundant bird life, including the rare African Fish Eagle. We’ll enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, hoping to see elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. And there is also an included game drive in specialized open safari vehicles, where we hope to spot more of Chobe’s land-based residents.
Day 3 Day 3: Chobe National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park - Nata. This morning we enjoy another included game drive in Chobe National Park before heading to the Nata region of Botswana. We’re likely to spot species such as buffalo as we drive through this sparsely populated region. Our accommodation tonight is unfenced, meaning local wildlife is free to wander through camp - our groups often enjoy some of their best wildlife experiences here.
Day 4 Day 4: Maun
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Maun

Nata - Maun. Today sees us travelling to Maun, our base for exploring the famed Okavango Delta. If time allows, there is the opportunity for you to take a scenic flight over the delta - if we haven’t got time today then this opportunity will be offered on day 30 instead.
Day 5 Day 5-6: The Okavango Delta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5-6: The Okavango Delta

Maun - Okavango Delta - Maun. On day 5 we enjoy our overnight excursion in specialized safari vehicles into the Okavango Delta. The delta is a natural wetland spread out over more than 1.6 million hectares, home to an incredible diversity of life. Reaching the mokoro polers station, we transfer to these traditional canoes and paddle along the waterways of the delta to our campsite, which is located in the delta itself. Day 6 sees us enjoying another mokoro ride back out of the delta before returning to Maun, where there is time for the optional scenic flight if we didn’t have time for this on day 4.
Day 6 Day 7: Hello, Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hello, Namibia

Maun - Gobabis (Namibia). Boarding our overland truck, we travel to the Namibian border via Ghanzi, skirting the edge of the barren Kalahari Desert. Having crossed the border, we reach our campsite, and there is an included bush walk with the local San Bushmen, during which we can learn about the way of life for this ancient tribe and discover how they work with, rather than against nature - something we can all learn from! Please note this activity may take place on day 8 instead, depending on our arrival time.
Day 7 Day 8: Windhoek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Windhoek

Gobabis - Windhoek. Today we arrive in Namibia’s charming capital. Windhoek is a tiny capital by global standards, with a population of just 470,000 people. It has lots of German architecture, a reminder of Namibia’s early colonial past. Our camp is located on the edge of the city, and it is easy to head in to grab a bite to eat and have a wander around if you wish. We recommend a drink at Joe’s Beerhouse, perhaps the most famous restaurant in Namibia. Please note that some group members may be starting their tour in Windhoek.
Day 8 Day 9-10: Etosha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9-10: Etosha National Park

Windhoek - Etosha National Park. The next two days will be spent exploring Namibia’s iconic Etosha National Park. This 20,000 square kilometre reserve is dominated by a salt pan, which floods seasonally but is also home to a select few watering holes all year round. Wildlife is easy to spot as the animals tend to gather around these scarce water sources. We spend two nights in the park, and our itinerary is flexible depending on the conditions and the location of wildlife. We’ll generally enjoy a short game drive on day 9 before spending our first night at a camp with a floodlit watering hole. Here you may be lucky enough to spot elephants, giraffe, hyenas and even lions. Day 10 is spent on a full day’s game drive across the park, stopping whenever we see anything of interest. We will either return to our first camp, or perhaps a different one, depending on your tour leader’s decision.
Day 9 Day 11: Spitzkoppe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Spitzkoppe

Etosha National Park - Spitzkoppe. Leaving Etosha, we head into the Damaraland region and our destination - Spitzkoppe. At this mountain peak, you can see incredibly well-preserved bushmen paintings and spectacular rock formations reaching 1800 metres above sea level. As the sun moves across the sky, the rocks change colour, a sight that is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset. We’ll be staying at a campsite at the base of the mountain, so you can enjoy this sunset with a refreshing drink.
Day 10 Day 12-13: Swakopmund
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12-13: Swakopmund

Spitzkoppe - Swakopmund. On day 12 we drive to Swakopmund, a German colonial town located on Namibia’s famous Skeleton Coast. The rest of day 12 and the following day are free for you to explore Swakopmund as you see fit. Wander around the town and indulge in the relaxed cafe culture and German colonial architecture. There are also lots of optional activities available including quad-biking, sand boarding, skydiving, and dolphin-watching cruises. See the Trip Notes for further details.
Day 11 Day 14: Tropic Of Capricorn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Tropic Of Capricorn

Swakopmund - Namib-Naukluft National Park. Heading south, we journey through Namib-Naukluft National Park, which protects large swathes of the Namib Desert. We’ll stop for a photo at the Tropic of Capricorn before arriving at our desert camp in the Khomas region.
Day 12 Day 15: Dune 45, Deadvlei & Sesriem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Dune 45, Deadvlei & Sesriem

This morning we head back into Namib-Naukluft National Park, arriving at the desert’s most famous landmark - Dune 45. This towering sand dune is more than 300 metres high - you are welcome to try to climb the dune if you are up to it! Journeying deeper into the park, we arrive at Deadvlei, a white clay pan surrounded by the rolling golden dunes and home to eerie petrified trees. You’ll want to remember your camera as the area changes colour with the movement of the sun across the sky. En route to our camp for the night, we also make a stop at Sesriem Canyon.
Day 13 Day 16: Fish River Canyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Fish River Canyon

Namib-Naukluft National Park - Fish River Canyon. If you thought Sesriem Canyon was impressive, you’re in for a treat today! It’s a long drive south through desert scenery to reach Fish River Canyon, second only in size to the Grand Canyon in the USA. More than 500 metres deep and scarring the land for 160km, it’s a jaw-dropping sight to behold. We’ll stop at a couple of viewpoints and visit the canyon’s famously sharp bend, known as ’Hell’s Corner’.
Day 14 Day 17: The Orange River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: The Orange River

Fish River Canyon - Orange River. Travelling south we reach the Orange River, also known as the Gariep. For much of its length, the Orange River marks the border between Namibia and South Africa. Our campsite is located on the Namibian side, and there is an optional canoe safari for those who want to see some of the surrounding scenery.
Day 15 Day 18: Cederberg & Optional Wine Tasting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Cederberg & Optional Wine Tasting

Orange River - Cederberg (South Africa). Crossing the border this morning we enter the seventh and final country of our adventure: South Africa. Driving south through the Namaqualand region, we will be treated to the sight of beautiful wildflowers if travelling in spring (August - September). Arriving at our riverside camp, there is optional wine tasting for those who wish to try some of the Cederberg region’s fine wines.
Day 16 Day 19: Cape Town
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Cape Town

Cederberg - Cape Town. Today we complete our journey to Cape Town, South Africa’s ’Mother City’, where our tour comes to an end. Home to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, we strongly recommend booking post-tour accommodation to further explore this iconic city. We can arrange this accommodation for you or you can book it locally.

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19 days tour

Falls, Delta & Cape (Accommodated) - 19 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Falls, Delta & Cape (Accommodated) - 19 Days

Day 1: Livingstone

Day 2: Chobe River Cruise

Day 3: Chobe National Park

Day 4: Maun

Day 5-6: The Okavango Delta

Day 7: Hello, Namibia

Day 8: Windhoek

Day 9-10: Etosha National Park

Day 11: Spitzkoppe

Day 12-13: Swakopmund

Day 14: Tropic Of Capricorn

Day 15: Dune 45, Deadvlei & Sesriem

Day 16: Fish River Canyon

Day 17: The Orange River

Day 18: Cederberg & Optional Wine Tasting

Day 19: Cape Town

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