20 days Cape Town to Victoria Falls – FULLY SERVICED camping
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Cape Town, Table Mountain (own expense) & the Cape of Good Hope.
- Scenic beauty of the Namaqualand region.
- Augrabies Falls National Park.
- Game drives in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
- Fish River Canyon.
- Walking in the giant dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert.
- Optional activities in Swakopmund.
- Game drives in Etosha National Park.
- Mokoros & walks in the Okavango Delta.
- Morning game drive & Sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River.
- 1 night accommodated in Victoria Falls.
ITINERARY: GTN TOUR CODE
DAY 1/ 2: CAPE TOWN
The tour starts on day 1 with a pre departure meeting at 18h00 in the lobby of the hotel. Set against the
majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers scenic, historic and cultural attractions. Day 2 depart at 08h00
for a full day peninsula tour. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak, we visit
the Table Mountain National Park – Cape Point, returning along the Indian Ocean coastline back to our well-
situated Waterfront hotel. A morning or afternoon cable car ascent up Table Mountain is optional for
clients’ own expense. Dinner can be enjoyed at the bustling Waterfront at clients’ own expense. Breakwater
Lodge (or similar accommodation). (Accommodated – Lunches & dinners own expense)
DAY 3: NAMAQUALAND
Departing Cape Town, we pass through the picturesque Namaqualand region. We overnight at the foot of
the Van Ryns Pass. During the months of August – October the landscape is transformed into an explosion of
colour due to the numerous wild flowers of the region. (Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 4: AUGRABIES FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Leaving the Little Karoo we head north to the Augrabies Falls National Park. We pass through a lush oasis
area with an abundance of wine farms. Here the mighty Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge below.
The local name for these majestic falls is ‘Aukoerebis’ or ‘place of great noise’. We spend the afternoon
enjoying the falls from its many viewpoints. (Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 5/ 6: KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK
We head north into the Kalahari and the magnificent Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Covering over 3.6 million
hectares this is one of the largest reserves in Africa. Due to sparse vegetation in the area excellent predator
sightings are common including that of the famous black mane Lion. We enjoy morning & afternoon game
drives in the Park. (Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 7: FISH RIVER CANYON
Leaving the Kalahari region we head west and enter Namibia. After setting up camp enjoy a walk along the
rim of the canyon and watch the changing colours of sunset over the canyon. (Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 8/ 9: SESRIEM/ SOSSUSVLEI
Our journey takes us north through ever changing scenery to our camp located on the edge of the Namib
Desert. The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to witness the
changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes. We undertake a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. In
the afternoon we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon. (Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 10: SWAKOPMUND
Heading north we reach the coast at Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch while viewing the many flamingos feeding.
We arrive in Swakopmund and spend the afternoon and following morning exploring this German colonial
town or booking one of the numerous optional excursions (own expense). Activities available include
dolphin cruises, scenic flights over the vast Namib and many more. Dunedin Star Guesthouse. (or similar
accommodation). (Accommodated – B. Lunch & dinner own expense)
DAY 11: SPITZKOPPE
Leaving Swakopmund after lunch we set up camp among the boulders of the Spitzkoppe Mountains. The
afternoon is free to explore the stunning surrounding area on foot. The spectacular setting of our remote
bush camp is sure to leave a lasting impression. (Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 12: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild
animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making
this area their home. We set up camp just outside the Park and enjoy a late afternoon game drive on the
afternoon in the Kiboko Overland vehicle. (Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 13: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
After packing up camp and having breakfast we enter the Park and game drive through the Park to the
Eastern sector. We stop at Etosha Pan and arrive at our campsite after lunch. We explore the Eastern area
on an afternoon game drive in the Kiboko truck. Overnight Namutoni Restcamp inside the Park.
(Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 14: KAVANGO RIVER – RUNDU
A morning game drive takes us out of the Park and we travel to Rundu on the banks of the Kavango River.
Our camp is set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking the Kavango River. (Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 15/ 16: OKAVANGO DELTA
Continuing into the Caprivi we cross into Botswana and travel to our campsite on the edge of the Okavango
Delta. The following day we do mokoro & boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the
delta. Game walks are also done on the smaller islands in the area subject to the water levels of the delta.
(Serviced Camping – Day 15 B & D / Day 16 B, L, D)
DAY 17/ 18: CHOBE RIVER
Travel through the Caprivi Strip in Namibia and cross back into Botswana via the Chobe National Park, we
overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets
and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. Day 18 we relax on a morning game drive & a sunset game-viewing
cruise on the Chobe River. (Serviced Camping – B & D)
DAY 19: VICTORIA FALLS
After breakfast we travel across the Zimbabwean border to Victoria Falls, without doubt one of the greatest
and most spectacular sights in Africa. The afternoon and following morning is spent at leisure to browse the
local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including
white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter flights over the Falls and to visit the
Falls (own expense). Overnight Sprayview Hotel (or similar).
(Accommodated – B)
DAY 20: VICTORIA FALLS
Tour ends after breakfast. (B)
This itinerary will depend on local conditions.