Day 4 - Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River
Today we travel through the Northern Cape and Namaqualand, stopping at the remote town of Springbok for any last requirements. After crossing the Namibian border we check into the lovely chalets overlooking the river that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Felix Unite Cabanas OR Norotshama Lodge
http://www.felixunite.com/accommodation/cabanas
http://www.namibweb.com/norotshama.htm
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Citrusdal to Orange River ±500 km
Border Post
South Africa: Border Open 24 hours.
Namibia: Border Open 24 hours.
Day 5 - Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River Canyon
This morning there’s a chance to do an optional canoe trip down the Gariep River or to spend some time relaxing at the camp along the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon and take a scenic hike along the rim in order to gain some perspective as to just how large this natural phenomenon is. Later we return to Ai-Ais to check in to our accommodation and enjoy the hot springs.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Ai Ais Resort
http://www.nwr.com.na/index.php/resorts/ai-ais-hotsprings-spa
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Orange/Gariep River to Fish River Canyon ±250 km
Included Highlight Scenic walk along the rim of Fish River Canyon
Optional Activity: Half-Day Canoe Trip
Day 6 - Namib-Naukluft National Park
The Namib-Naukluft NP is one of Namibia’s geographic gems and at 50,000km2, is one of the largest parks in Africa.
There are massive sand dunes in the Sossusvlei desert area as well as the remarkable landscape. Our lodge is situated outside the park.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Hammerstein OR Zebra River Lodge OR Betesda
http://www.hammersteinlodge.com/ http://www.zebra-riverlodge.
com http://www.betesdalodge.com
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Fish River Canyon to Namib Naukluft ±620 km
Day 7 - Sossusvlei Dunes – Namib-Naukluft National Park
We have a full day in the Namib-Naukluft National Park that starts with a walk up Dune 45 for an amazing view and photo opportunity. Later we will have the opportunity to be transported into Sossusvlei. In the afternoon there is a short walk into Sesriem Canyon.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation
Two per Room: Hammerstein OR Zebra River Lodge OR Betesda
http://www.hammersteinlodge.com/ http://www.zebra-riverlodge.
com http://www.betesdalodge.com
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Betesda Lodge to Sesriem ±150 km
Included Highlight Walk into Sesriem Canyon, Hike up Dune 45
Day 8 - Swakopmund
After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we will be joined by a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions. From there, we will travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund, we stop at the Walvis Bay lagoon en-route, where there are often flamingos to be seen. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restaurants.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ( Dinners own Account)
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Stay@Swakop OR Amampuri http://www.stay-atswakop.
com http://www.amanpurinamibia.com
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Betesda Lodge to Swakopmund ±380 km
Activity Package Guided desert walk with local expert
Optional Activity Dinner Out Swakopmund
Day 9 - Swakopmund
Today is your chance to experience the adrenalin filled atmosphere that Swakopmund offers. Taking a walk around Swakopmund’s shops and having a leisurely lunch is also a great way to spend your day if you are not participating in the many activities available on offer here.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast only (Lunch and Dinners own account)
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Swakopmund Luxury suites OR Amampuri.
com http://www.amanpurinamibia.com
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Optional Activity
Dolphin Cruise 4/5 hours, Sky Diving, Sandboarding, Quad Biking (2
hours), Dinner Out Swakopmund
Day 10 - Twyfelfontein
Today we head inland towards the Damaraland, a land of contrasts with majestic flat-topped mountains, deep gorges and plains stretching as far as the eye can see. This afternoon we visit Twyfelfontein: rock engravings, some of which date back 5,000 year.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Twyfelfontein country Lodge
https://www.twyfelfontein.com.na/
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Swakopmund to Khorixas ±320 km
Included Highlight Visit the Petrified Forest & rock engravings
Day 11 - Kamanjab – Himba Tribe
We visit a Himba community close to Kamanjab where you will have an opportunity to interact with the people who live there. This is a working village and is only a representation of a larger group of nomadic pastoralists. The semi-nomadic Himba people are extremely susceptible to Western influence and have lost a large portion of their land to farmers, engineers, miners and many were displaced during the wars that raged in Angola. The dwindling number of pastoralists that still exist in their natural environment are protected as far as possible by creating a “buffer zone”, or an “educational tribe” where tourists who would like to get a better understanding of the way of the Himba, their lifestyle and their traditions, can do so without interfering with those still living in their natural environment.
Visiting the Himba tribe can be a controversial topic that gets discussed at the camp fire, however not so much if the reason for visiting this particular tribe is understood beforehand.
The income that this specific tribe generates from the visits goes towards the education of orphaned Himba children and assists the tribe in giving them a chance to learn about their own culture and heritage. There is a market at the end of your visit, this is a way for the women to establish a small income, used for their own
private expenses, and it is up to you whether you’d like to purchase anything or not.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation Two Per Room: Etotongwe http://www.etotongwelodge.com/
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Khorixas to Outjo ±135 km
Activity Package Himba Tribe Visit
Day 12 - Etosha National Park
The open plains of the Etosha National Park allows for spectacular elevated game viewing from our truck whilst on game drives. Our overnight stop, which boasts floodlit night water holes, is situated inside the park.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation Two Per Room: Okaukuejo OR Halali http://www.nwr.com.na
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Outjo to Etosha National Park ±170 km
Included Highlight: Afternoon game drive is from our Mini Bus
Day 13 - Etosha National Park
Etosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegetation. You may even see some of the amazing animals crossing the road in front of your truck! We will go on various game drives and spend our evenings at the abundant waterholes for some excellent game photography.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation Two Per Room: Okakuejo OR Halali http://www.nwr.com.na
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Included Highlight Full day game drive in Van / truck
Day 14 - Windhoek
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek, the Capital city of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market where you can barter for handmade gifts to take home. Windhoek is not only the capital; it is also the cultural, social and economic centre of Namibia. On arrival in Windhoek our guide will take us on a short drive through Windhoek in our truck. Joe’s Beer House is an exciting dining experience for our optional dinner out.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Arebbusch Travel Lodge
http://www.arebbusch.com
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Etosha National Park to Windhoek ±450 km
Included Highlight Drive through Windhoek with the Van or Truck, Craft market stop en-route
Optional Activity Dinner out Windhoek
Day 15 - Botswana – Ghanzi
After an early start, we say goodbye to Namibia and cross the Botswana border. Later we arrive at our lodge in Ghanzi and this evening we experience some traditional tribal dancing from the local San community.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Two Per Room: Tautona Lodge or Ghanzi Trail Blazers
http://ghanzitrailblazers.co.bw
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Windhoek to Ghanzi ±520 km
Included Highlight Bushman Tribal dance in evening
Border Post
Namibia: Open: 07h00-24h00.
Botswana: Open: 07h00-24h00
Day 16 - Maun – Okavango Delta
Today we journey to the outback town of Maun. The afternoon is spent relaxing and preparing for our adventure into the Okavango Delta.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Fallen Baobab
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Ghanzi to Maun ±350 km
Optional Activity Bushman Walk
Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package, you will remain behind at the accommodation establishment in Maun for the following two days.
Day 17 - Okavango Delta
An early start sees us head off on the crystal clear waters of the Okavango. Water lily beds and palm islands make for the most scenic of experiences. We stop at an island for a nature walk where we have the possibility of seeing wildlife. After breakfast, we return to camp to relax before heading out onto the water again for a sunset cruise
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation Two Per Room: Fallen Baobab no website available
Facilities: En-suites Per Room
Route Maun to Okavango Delta ±1 hr road transfer
Optional Activity: Okavango Delta Scenic flights
Flight Restriction: per person, no bottled water allowed on flight.
The airline requires the individual weight of all guests prior to check-in as they have recently implemented new safety regulations for the flight into and out of the Okavango Delta. Please take, no offense to this as it is done for guest’s safety only.
Note: Activities may vary depending on water levels.
Day 18 - Nata
A morning game drive ends with our arrival at the airstrip where we bid farewell to the Delta. An Optional scenic flight gives us our last view of this breath taking water wonderland and the animals that inhabit it. We meet up with our Van in Maun and head to Nata where the afternoon is spent exploring the enormous and world renowned Makgadikgadi salt pans.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Nata Lodge/ Pelican Lodge
http://www.natalodge.com http://www.pelicanlodgebotswana.com/
Facilities
En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Maun to Nata ±230 km
Optional Activity Visit to the Nata Pans
Day 19 - Chobe National Park
After continuing north to Kasane, we enjoy a sunset river cruise on the Chobe River (in the National Park) where animals such as hippos, buffalo and elephants are plentiful.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation
Two Per Room: Chobe Big Five Lodge or Chobe Bush Lodge/ Chobe safari Lodge
https://underonebotswanasky.com/botswana-lodges/chobe-bush-lodge
Facilities En-suites Per Room
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route Nata to Kasane ±315 km
Activity Package Chobe National Park Boat Cruise
Optional Activity: 3 hour photographic Boat Safari, Chobe National Park Game
Drive, Includes usage of DSLR Camera,8 Gig memory card, refreshments
Optional Activity: 3 hour photographic Boat Safari
Includes usage of DSLR Camera,8 Gig memory card, refreshments
Day 20 - Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls
an early morning game drive commences yuor day after check out and heard to Victoria falls, upon arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls for your guided tour of the Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi as it drops over 100m into the gorge below after that embark and finish the day with a Sunset cruise and close the night with a Boma Dinner at the Victoria Falls Safari lodge your day will be complete.
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
Accommodation Two per Room: Pamusha Lodge/ Bayete Guest Lodge
http://www.pamushalodgevicfalls.com/ http://www.bayeteguestlodge.com/
Camping Two Twin Tents: Rest camp
Activity Included: Guided tour of the Falls, Sunset cruise and Boma dinner
Border Post
Botswana: Kazungula Border Open: 06h00-20h00
Zimbabwe: Kazungula Road Border Open: 06h00-20h00
