Meals

24 breakfasts, 19 lunches & 19 dinners

Accommodation

21 nights simple accommodation, 2 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)

Transport

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

Guide

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

Others

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

Not included:

Others

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

Insurance

Every traveler must have suitable travel insurance to take part in this tour.

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

Day 1: Pretoria

Pretoria - Hazyview. Departing South Africa’s administrative capital of Pretoria aboard our overland truck, we head through the scenic Mpumalanga region to reach Kruger National Park. Fences in the area were removed several years ago to create the Greater Kruger ecosystem, one of Africa’s best wild places. We’ll enjoy Shangaan tribal dancing and singing tonight before we head into the park tomorrow. Please note: Please arrive in Pretoria at least one night before your tour. There will be a pre-departure meeting at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure and the tour departs at 7am on day 1. Refer to the Joining Instructions for more information. We can book an airport transfer from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria pre-tour accommodation upon request.
Day 2 Day 2: Kruger National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kruger National Park

Today we’ll head into Kruger National Park on safari, making use of specialized 4X4 vehicles and a resident local guide. Kruger is home to all of the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo) and is an African stronghold for the white rhino and the critically endangered black rhino. Our game drive lasts all day, with a break for lunch. Returning to our hotel, you will have the option to head back out into the park at night, when creatures such as leopards become more active.
Day 3 Day 3: Kruger National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park - Tshipise. Leaving the Greater Kruger area aboard our overland truck, we head north through the South African countryside to Tshipise, in the Limpopo province. Tonight’s accommodation is in a picturesque resort next to a nature reserve, surrounded by thick woodland. There is free time to relax by the pool or in a nearby hot spring, and you may want to go and have a look at one of the biggest baobab trees in South Africa.
Day 4 Day 4: Bulawayo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bulawayo

Tshipise - Bulawayo (Zimbabwe). We say farewell to South Africa today, crossing the border into Zimbabwe. Our destination is Bulawayo, a pleasant city with tree-lined avenues and lots of open spaces. We’ll stop for supplies before arriving at our accommodation, and the rest of today is free to relax or head into the city and explore.
Day 5 Day 5: Matobo N.P.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Matobo N.P.

Located just outside Bulawayo is Matobo National Park, one of Zimbabwe’s premier wildlife reserves. We’ll be joined by a resident guide for our game drive and will also enjoy a walking safari into the park, which is home to the largest concentration of rhinos in Africa. Matobo also has a huge leopard population, and we’ll keep our eyes peeled in the treetops for one of these elusive cats. Our tour ends at lunchtime and the rest of today is at leisure. Alternatively, you can book an optional extension to today’s tour. Head into the Matobo Hills to see some of the ancient Bushmen paintings in the area, and visit the grave of Cecil Rhodes, an important but controversial historical figure who ruled as Prime Minister of the colonial Cape Colony from 1890 - 1896. Rhodes grew up as a diamond magnate before entering politics. As Prime Minister of Britain’s colony, he was a believer in Empire, and cruelly expropriated land from black Africans, as well as barring many non-white citizens from voting. His grave remains a controversial place in modern Zimbabwe today.
Day 6 Day 6-7: Livingstone And The Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6-7: Livingstone And The Victoria Falls

Bulawayo - Victoria Falls - Livingstone (Zambia). Leaving Bulawayo, we drive via the town of Victoria Falls before crossing the border into Zambia and arriving in Livingstone on day 6. Named after the explorer David Livingstone, this is our base for visiting the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, the world’s largest sheet of falling water and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Known locally as ’Mosi Oa Tunya’, the ’Smoke that Thunders’, we will enjoy an included visit to see the falls. Day 7 is free to enjoy optional activities such as rafting, canoeing, abseiling or scenic flights over the cascade. See the Trip Notes for more details.
Day 7 Day 8: Chobe River Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: 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 8 Day 9: Chobe National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park - Nata. This morning we enjoy another included game drive in Chobe National Park before packing up and heading to the Nata region of Botswana. We will likely still 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 - our groups often enjoy some of their best wildlife experiences here.
Day 9 Day 10: Maun
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: 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 10 Day 11-12: The Okavango Delta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11-12: The Okavango Delta

Maun - Okavango Delta - Maun. On day 11 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 accommodation, which is located in the delta itself. Day 12 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 10.
Day 11 Day 13: Hello, Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: 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 chalets, 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 12 Day 14: Windhoek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: 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 accommodation 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 13 Day 15-16: Etosha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15-16: 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 chalet 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 accommodation, or perhaps a different one, depending on your tour leader’s decision.
Day 14 Day 17: Spitzkoppe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: 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 15 Day 18-19: Swakopmund
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18-19: Swakopmund

Spitzkoppe - Swakopmund. On day 18 we drive to Swakopmund, a German colonial town located on Namibia’s famous Skeleton Coast. We’ll be staying in simple dormitory accommodation in Swakopmund. The rest of day 18 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 16 Day 20: Tropic Of Capricorn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: 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 lodge in the Khomas region.
Day 17 Day 21: Dune 45, Deadvlei & Sesriem
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: 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 accommodation for the night, we also make a stop at Sesriem Canyon.
Day 18 Day 22: Fish River Canyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: 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 19 Day 23: The Orange River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: 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 accommodation 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 20 Day 24: Cederberg & Optional Wine Tasting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: 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 lodge , there is optional wine tasting for those who wish to try some of the Cederberg region’s fine wines.
Day 21 Day 25: Cape Town
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 25: 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.

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25 days tour

Kruger, Falls, Delta & Cape (Accommodated) - 25 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Kruger, Falls, Delta & Cape (Accommodated) - 25 Days

Day 1: Pretoria

Day 2: Kruger National Park

Day 3: Kruger National Park

Day 4: Bulawayo

Day 5: Matobo N.P.

Day 6-7: Livingstone And The Victoria Falls

Day 8: Chobe River Cruise

Day 9: Chobe National Park

Day 10: Maun

Day 11-12: The Okavango Delta

Day 13: Hello, Namibia

Day 14: Windhoek

Day 15-16: Etosha National Park

Day 17: Spitzkoppe

Day 18-19: Swakopmund

Day 20: Tropic Of Capricorn

Day 21: Dune 45, Deadvlei & Sesriem

Day 22: Fish River Canyon

Day 23: The Orange River

Day 24: Cederberg & Optional Wine Tasting

Day 25: Cape Town

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