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20-Nights Victoria Falls to Cape Town Overland Safari - Classic from $2,799
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1557396
Victoria Falls to Cape Town Overland Safari
Head out for 21 days on an ultimate overland expedition into southwestern Africa. Walk along the side of the world’s highest sand dunes, stand in the spray of thundering Victoria Falls, experience numerous wildlife safaris, and canoe through the Okavango Delta. Your Lando (overland adventure vehicle) will keep you close to the action and camping under the vast African sky will be unforgettable. Drift off to sleep to the call of cranes and awake to the rustle of elephants grazing on nearby riverbanks. No need to pinch yourself, this is real life!
Highlights
Climb aboard safari drive to track the elusive "big five", Choose to cruise along the Chobe River at sunset, Camp in the African bush, Meet the Naro San people and observe their day-to-day tasks, Immerse yourself in the vibrance of Cape Town’s culture, Feel the power behind impressive Victoria Falls
Accommodation
Participation camping (14 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share with up to 10 people ), basic bush camping (2 nts), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 3-4 people).
Group Leader
2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 22, avg 18.
Meals Included
18 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 12 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar
Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. Waterberg Plateau visit. Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives. Entrance to Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon, and Spitzkoppe. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
20 nights from $2,799 per person
G Adventures: Victoria Falls to Cape Town Overland Safari
Day 1: Victoria Falls
Arrive at any time.Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant.
Day 2: Victoria Falls
Spend a full free day getting to know Victoria Falls, home of one of the largest waterfalls in the world. For the more adventurous, we recommend white water rafting, a scenic helicopter flight over the falls, or bungee jumping. The choice is yours and there are plenty of options to choose from.
Victoria Falls is a great base to see both natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Get up close to the awesome Victoria Falls, opt to raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or bungee jump (with Victoria Falls in sight).
Day 3: Victoria Falls/Kasane
Travel across the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana. Opt to take a wildlife boat cruise along the fertile lands of the Chobe River. Spend time relaxing at camp with the group in a serene setting.
You will stay over just outside of the park near the town of Kasane. This afternoon, take an optional afternoon sunset boat cruise along the Chobe River - it's your best opportunity to view hippos, crocodiles, and many elephants wallowing in the water. You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 4: Kasane/Gweta
Wake up early today and opt for a wildlife safari drive in an open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park. Afterwards, travel south to Gweta and reward yourself after the long journey with a group toast before camping under the stars and branches of ancient baobab trees.
Day 5: Gweta/Maun
Watch a beautiful sunrise this morning from your camp under the huge baobab trees. Hit the road in the Lando to Maun where the group will set up camp in a serene setting.
Day 6: Maun/Okavango Delta
Travel from Maun into the Delta to explore the landscape from a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe). Do some birdwatching on the way to the basic bush camp where the group will set out on a sunset nature walk. Set up camp and unwind around the campfire.
Day 7: Maun/D'kar
Travel back through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro and disembark in Maun. Then, travel through the western part of Botswana to D'kar; the heart of the Kalahari. Set off on an optional bushman walk and see how the local San People adapted to life in the desert.Later, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp.
Day 8: Ghanzi/Windhoek
Stretch those legs, wave farewell to the San People, and hop in the Lando headed for Windhoek. Laugh, reflect, and listen to each other's stories as you cross the border into Namibia. Check another country off those travel lists and choose to grab a meal together in the evening.
Day 9: Windhoek/Waterberg Plateau
Climb aboard the Lando (overland adventure vehicle) and travel to the G Adventures-supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, located outside of Windhoek. Grab a tasty packed lunch here before heading to the Waterberg Plateau. Spend free time at the campsite simply enjoying the wild surroundings.
Day 10: Waterberg Plateau/Etosha National Park
Enjoy a short group safari drive in Etosha National Park in the Lando en route to today’s camping spot. The remainder of the day includes free time to relax at camp and rest up for the next day’s adventure.
Day 11: Etosha National Park
Embark on a full-day wildlife safari drive through Etosha National Park. Search for some of the animal species that call this place home. Because of the park’s size and large concentrations of animals within it almost feels like they come directly to you! Especially during the dry season (May through October).
Day 12: Etosha National Park/Spitzkoppe
Today, travel south with the group to the rocky peaks of Spitzkoppe—the “Matterhorn” of Namibia. Upon arrival, spend free time exploring the area around camp. Hike up some of the nearby rocks and watch the sunset before gazing at a night sky full of stars.
Explore on your own by foot, and be sure to check out the night sky—it's great for star-gazing!
Day 13: Spitzkoppe/Swakopmund
Take in the wild landscape of Spitzkoppe before travelling to the coastal region of Namibia and the adrenaline capital of Swakopmund. Spend two nights here and enjoy plenty of time for daring optional activities in the area.
Day 14: Swakopmund
Spend a full free day exploring on your own. From skydiving to sandboarding, there will be no problem finding activities to try.
You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 15: Swakopmund/Namib Desert
Drive in the Lando to the oldest desert in the world and camp on the very edge. Upon arrival to camp there will be free time where you can choose to walk with a local expert to hear stories about the Namib Desert. Later, fall asleep under the stars.
Day 16: Namib Desert
Explore the stunning rock formations of the Sesriem Canyon. Then choose to go further on the Sossuvlei Desert walk to visit a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes. Return to the campsite and enjoy dinner on the braai before a peaceful night's sleep in the desert.
Day 17: Namib Desert/Fish River Canyon
Spend the day driving to the largest canyon in Africa known as Fish River Canyon. Along the way there will be opportunities to step outside of the Lando and stretch. The group will watch sunset over the canyon’s rim before sitting around a fire at camp.
Day 18: Fish River Canyon/Orange River
The group will cross another border today on the journey into South Africa. Tonight, camp at the scenic Orange River. There will be free time to enjoy some of the activities in the area like a canoe excursion on the river.
Day 19: Orange River/Cederberg
Board the Lando and drive further south past large plantations of rooibos tea as the group heads into the Cederberg Mountains. Camp here for the night where the options for your free time could be a wine tasting, a swim in the pool, or sitting around a campfire.
Day 20: Cederberg/Cape Town
Travel to Cape Town today and stop along the way at the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre where you will learn about the history and culture of the ancient San people. Tonight there will be free time in Cape Town to explore at your own pace.
Day 21: Cape Town
Depart at any time.If you aren't ready to go home just yet, talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of South Africa or beyond.
We highly recommend booking an extra night in Cape Town to explore all that this area has to offer.
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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