21-Day Epic North Africa Adventure from Victoria Falls to Cape Town
Highlights
Victoria Falls, Kasane, Maun, Ghanzi, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Cape Town
Locations Covered
Victoria Falls, Kasane, Maun, Ghanzi, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Cape Town
nature, safari, adventure sports
Group Tour
21 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on an unforgettable African adventure, starting from Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and journeying through the majestic landscapes of Namibia and Botswana. Highlights include exploring Goegap Nature Reserve, canoeing on the Orange River, marvelling at Fish River Canyon, and enjoying desert activities in Sossusvlei. Experience thrilling Swakopmund adventures, visit Spitzkoppe, explore Etosha National Park, and conclude with cultural insights in Windhoek and the stunning Victoria Falls.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Victoria Falls
- This is the first day of the tour. Clients get to do other activities of interest as part of our meet and greet:
- Lion walk
- Village visit
- Devil’s pool
- Catch ‘n Release fishing, etc
- Have dinner at the Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel, whereas lunch can be enjoyed at the activity places.
- This is the first day of the tour. Clients get to do other activities of interest as part of our meet and greet:
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Day 2: Drive to Kasane
- On this day, we drive 80 km to Kasane, a town Northwest of Botswana bordering Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
- On arrival, settle into our accommodation and get ready for a sunset cruise on the Chobe River.
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Day 3: Game drive along the Chobe River Park
- On this day, enjoy an early morning game drive along Chobe River Park.
- There will be lunch packs as this drive may take well over lunchtime.
- The drive takes less time than anticipated (bad weather, poor health, etc.), so lunch will be available at the accommodation.
- Rest for the day in Botswana.
- Have dinner in the early hours of the evening to give yourself a chance to prepare for a long drive the following day.
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Day 4: Drive to Maun - Mokoro
- On this day, drive to Maun, where we will settle in our accommodation and prepare all equipment and food parcels for the delta.
- We will have a briefing about the following day as it is an eventful day where we will be driven first in a truck and then in canoes, also known as Mokoro. This is a fun-filled activity that one needs to try at least once.
Stay at a shower-less, bath-less accommodation for at least two nights. However, temporary showers can be made.
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Day 5: Drive to Delta
- On this day, we have a sunrise bush walk led by our site guide through the swamps.
- We drive to the Delta in 2 modes of transport: trucks and canoes.
- Mosquito repellents and buck repellents are a must, as we will be experiencing nature first-hand.
- We will have an opportunity to see Hippopotamus in their natural inhabitant.
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Day 6: Cultural Dance and Storytelling
- On this day, we spent a 2nd day in the swaps enjoying nature in the bush.
- We then relax for the rest of the day.
- Enjoy yet again more cultural dances and storytelling. This is also named the “Bush Festival”.
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Day 7: Drive to Gantsi
- On this day, we drive to a small town called Gantsi, named after a fly plague that once hit the area.
- We will have lunch in one of the restaurants along the road or have sandwiches prepared by our guide.
- Check-in and drive to a village where the indigenes will perform traditional dances and tell stories of ancient living that directed modern living.
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Day 8: Drive to Windhoek
- On this day, we drive to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.
- En route, we witness different cultures and have lunch in one of the towns.
- As we reach Windhoek, we will head to our accommodation and refresh.
- We will have a short city tour and learn about the country's history, people and wars.
- Later that evening, we will have dinner at one of their restaurants, which is famous for its ancient cuisine, game meat, and traditional meals.
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Day 9: Drive to Etosha National Park
- On this day, we will drive to Etosha National Park, which is northwest of Usakos.
- Here, we will go through Outjo, where we will have lunch before proceeding to the national park.
- Since this is a lengthy drive we will settle into our accommodation before heading to a sunset game drive.
- We will then have dinner in one of the restaurants or have a braai made by our guide.
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Day 10: Wildlife Encounter
- On this day, we have a sunrise game drive that will last until lunch time where we will enjoy other camps in the park.
- We will then return to our accommodation/campsite to relax or swim in the park’s swimming pool.
- On our drives, we gain a chance to see:
- Impalas
- Springboks
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- Lions
- Elephants
- Hyenas
- Buffalos etc.
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Day 11: Drive to Usakos
- On this day, we drive to Usakos, a small town north of Swakopmund.
- We will spend a night in spitzkoppe, a mountain formed in a head shape where campers will have the privilege of erecting their tents, and lodgers will be accommodated in beds.
- We later drive to the mountain and watch the sunset from the top for those who can climb.
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Day 12: Drive to Swakopmund
- On this day, we drive to Swakopmund through the desert.
- We have a short spot in Hentis Bay where we can view the shipwrecks and salt factories.
- We will have lunch in one of the restaurants in Swakopmund.
- Since this is a long drive, we will relax before dinner.
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Day 13: Adventure Activites
- On this day, we continue with activities of interest such as:
- Quad biking
- Sandboarding
- Dessert walk
- Sky diving
- On this day, we continue with activities of interest such as:
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Day 14: Drive to Sossusvlei
- On this day, we drive to Sossusvlei. The Roads are mainly gravel and very uneven.
- On arrival, we will unpack and prepare for our two nights' accommodation with dessert activities.
- Duwisib Castle
- Naukluft
- Olive Trail
- Sesriem Canyon
- Scenic Flights
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Day 15: Adventure Activities
- On this day, we continue with the remainder of the activities such as:
- Dune 45
- Deadvlei
- Hot air balloon
- On this day, we continue with the remainder of the activities such as:
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Day 16: Drive to Mariental
- On this day, we drive to Mariental, a small town named after the first settler’s farmer’s wife.
- We get to experience water sports at the Hardap Dam Resort.
- In good weather and traffic, we get to visit game parks that are at least 30km away from town.
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Day 17: Drive to Hobas
- On this day, we drive to Hobas, an accommodation in an arid Namibian land.
- In good weather and early drive, we will pass by the Ai-Ais Hot Springs for lunch before proceeding to our accommodation location.
- We will have an afternoon drive to the Fish River Canyon Viewpoint to view a spectacular sunset and relaxation.
- Have dinner in one of the bush restaurants or have it cooked by our cook guide.
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Day 18: Drive to Fish River Canyon
- On this day, we relax on a warm day in the hot springs. We will have an afternoon drive to the Fish River Canyon Viewpoint to view a spectacular sunset and relaxation.
- We will have dinner in one of the bush restaurants or have it cooked by our cook guide.
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Day 19: Drive to Orange River
- On this day, we drive to Orange River, which forms a border between South Africa and Namibia.
- This is where we will have various activities, such as River Rafting on the Orange River and an early morning Bush walk.
- Also, this stop allows us to relax on the bumpy roads of Namibia.
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Day 20: Drive to Springbok
- On this day, we drive to Springbok, where we will have our last day in the natural spaces.
- We will have a chance to visit historical places when time allows.
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Day 21: Drive to Cape Town - End of Tour
- On this day, we drive to Cape Town (Mother City), where our tour ends.
- In good travel time, we will enjoy the following:
- Quad biking in the dunes
- Robben Island
- Table Mountain
- Cape Point
- Signal Hill
- Open top Bus (city tour)
We will have dinner in one of the restaurants along the famous Long Street to close off and say our farewells.
End of Tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |