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Overland

Wildlife

Cape Town to Vic Falls

4.9

Excellent

167 reviews

22 days

Start

Cape Town, South Africa

Finish

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Trip Code

UXOF

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 22

Physical Rating

Meals

19 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 16 dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle, Mokoro

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (15 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (1 night)

From £2,182(22 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park – home to a wide range of Southern Africa's wildlife, including the endangered black rhino.

Glide through the lily-pad-clad waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro (a small dugout canoe) and escape civilization with an overnight stay at your island camp surrounded by hippos.

Listen to the songs and stories of Namibia’s San people, the oldest inhabitants of Southern Africa, and gain an insight into their traditional customs and beliefs.

Take an optional cruise down the Chobe River for the opportunity to get up close (but not too personal!) to hippos, crocodiles and the Chobe icon – the magnificent African elephant.

Be mesmerized by the staggering force and beauty of Victoria Falls, and experience first-hand why it’s renowned as the ‘smoke that thunders’ – a natural wonder that must be seen to be believed.

Is this trip right for you?

No two journeys in Africa are identical. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.

This is a participatory overland camping trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your tent, helping out with camp chores, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of iconic African wildlife. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page at tuuur.com/africa/overland.

The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider. All activities are subject to availability.

Camping out in the amazing Okavango wilderness means digging a bush toilet and going without a shower. It's all part of the delta experience.

Itinerary

Embark on a wild South African adventure in search of elephants and antelope

Get set for an adventure packed with roaming wildlife, remote desert landscapes, semi-nomadic tribal communities and natural wonders – this is South Africa! From Cape Town, this 22-day overland adventure takes you on a ride through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. See a burnt orange sunset over Fish River Canyon, take a river cruise through Chobe National Park and canoe down the Okavango Delta. Embark on a game drive in Etosha National Park, look out for the Big Five and the endangered black rhino and feel the raw power of Victoria Falls on a journey filled with the very best of southern Africa.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Cape Town
Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. With its stunning coastline, modern cityscape and nearby mountains, Cape Town is one of Africa's most exciting cities. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. If you arrive early, why not get out and explore Cape Town, maybe with a walk in Newlands Forest or by jumping on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. You could also head down to the waterfront to see Cape Town Stadium up close. After the meeting, ask your leader where the best dinner spots are and consider heading out for a welcome dinner with your group.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Optional activities
Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
Cape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
DAY 2
Day 2 • Western Cape
Leaving Cape Town behind, travel up the Western Cape today. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sprawling scenery. Tonight, you’ll stay on a working farm with your group. This is a great chance to gain an insight into everyday life in this remote part of South Africa. The surrounding countryside is perfectly explored on foot, so if there’s time, maybe take a walk around the nearby mountains and farms before settling in for the evening.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Optional activities
Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
Your camp tonight has shared facilities, a swimming pool, but no wi-fi. Accommodation upgrades are possible (subject to availability).
DAY 3
Day 3 • Orange River
Journey to the Orange River – the beautiful natural border between South Africa and Namibia. On the way, you'll pass through Namaqualand, which is renowned for its wildflowers that spring up from late July to mid-September. Traditionally known as the Gariep River, the Orange River is the longest in South Africa (2200 km). Its source is high up in the Drakensberg Mountain Range in Lesotho, and it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay in South Africa.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 9 hours.
Your camp tonight has shared facilities and wi-fi is available for a token. Accommodation upgrades are possible (subject to availability).
DAY 4
Day 4 • Fish River Canyon
This morning, there’s an optional canoe adventure on the Orange River. Floating leisurely down the stream is a great way to discover the beauty of this region. After, head further west into the desert lands of Namibia towards Fish River Canyon. At 500 m deep and over 160 km long, Fish River Canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world. At any time of year there are remarkable photo opportunities here as you watch the colour of the granite rocks change as the sun goes down.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
Optional activities
Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
Your campsite tonight is equipped with showers, flush toilets, and a swimming pool. Wi-Fi is available but unreliable.
DAY 5
Day 5 • Sesriem
Be ready for a long travel day as you drive toward the fabled dunes of Namibia. You’ll have the opportunity to stop at a market or shop to stock up on supplies before tomorrow's bush camp. When you arrive, stretch your legs and take in the exciting desert scenes. You’ll be situated in the most famous part of the Namib Desert, among the vast dune fields – the most spectacular of which are found near the Sesriem Canyon. Get an early night in preparation for your dawn hike tomorrow.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 10 hours.
Your camp tonight has shared facilities, a swimming pool and wi-fi for a token. Accommodation upgrades are not available.
DAY 6
Day 6 • Sossusvlei
Wake up before dawn and scramble to the top of the dunes for a dramatic sunrise view across a vast sea of sand. The colour changes as the sun creeps up above the horizon and the views are nothing short of incredible, providing a spectacular setting for your brunch. The dunes themselves are some of the highest in the world and home to much animal life. After, jump in the back of a pickup truck for a trip to Sossusvlei – the incredible salt and clay pan nearby. You'll have time to explore this mysterious desert oddity at your own pace. In the afternoon, drive to your bush camp in the heart of the Namib Desert.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
Your camp tonight has flush toilets and showers.
DAY 7
Day 7 • Swakopmund
Continue to Swakopmund today. Surrounded by the massive dune fields of the Namib Desert on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Swakopmund is an ideal place for outdoor activities. The township has an interesting German–Namibian atmosphere, which makes it a pleasant place to simply walk around and explore. You could also visit the Swakopmund Museum today – the largest privately run Museum in Namibia housing exhibitions on zoology, geology and technology.
Accommodation
Chalet (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
Your accommodation here is a cosy desert bungalow. Each of these bungalows sleeps four people, and bathroom facilities will be shared. Wi-fi is available.
DAY 8
Day 8 • Swakopmund
With a free day today, it's worth checking out the Germanic architecture of the area and maybe taking the opportunity to do some souvenir shopping. If you're after a dose of history and culture, you can stop in at the lighthouse and visit the Swakopmund Museum. Active types and thrill-seekers might like to take advantage of the many outdoor activities on offer – this town is the adventure-sports capital of Namibia.
Accommodation
Chalet (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Optional activities
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
Swakopmund - Sea kayaking - USD85
Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
Swakopmund – Living Desert Tour - USD60
Swakopmund – Township Tour - USD45
Special information
It's important to check with your leader if you are unsure about the safety of any of these activities, as some may not be recommended by Intrepid.
DAY 9
Day 9 • Swakopmund
With another free day in this beautiful seaside town, you might like to do some reading, relaxing and swimming. Alternatively, you can venture further afield – perhaps to the Okakambe Trails or the Camel Farm (both located in the same area, around 12 km east of town). A horse ride or camel ride is a great way to see the desert from a different perspective.
Accommodation
Chalet (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Optional activities
Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
Swakopmund - Sea kayaking - USD85
DAY 10
Day 10 • Spitzkoppe
Travel to Spitzkoppe today. Experience the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while travelling up the Atlantic Coast. Visit one of the most stunning areas of Namibia – the wild lands around the mountain of Spitzkoppe, also known as the Matterhorn of Namibia. Although you shouldn't try to climb to the top, there are some excellent hikes and guided walks throughout the area, which is rich in plant life. The Spitzkoppe is known for its stunning beauty and the thousands of ancient Bushmen rock art paintings that are still on view. Be sure to look out for the sunset from your bush camp this evening – the landscape is known to take on dazzling oranges and reds.
Accommodation
Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
Optional activities
Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
DAY 11
Day 11 • Etosha National Park
This morning, set off and travel to Etosha National Park, stopping at a market or shop and ATM if required. Etosha is among the world's best places to view wildlife. A wide range of southern Africa's animals roams freely here, including all the big carnivores and rare or endangered species, including black rhino, Hartmann's mountain zebra, black-faced impala, roan antelope and the tiny Damara dik-dik. Tonight, there’s an option to take an evening game drive (subject to availability) before spending the night at the Okaukuejo Camp. The camp overlooks a floodlit waterhole visited by many different species throughout the day and night.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Optional activities
Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 9 hours.
Your camp tonight has a swimming pool and wi-fi in the restaurant area. Accommodation upgrades are possible (subject to availability).
DAY 12
Day 12 • Etosha National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park. Game viewing in the park is relatively easy due to the constructed waterholes and the large, sparsely vegetated pans. The bushland surrounding the pans is difficult to see through, but there are enough clearings, pans and waterholes to usually allow for some sightings. Namibia has protected its game reserves against poaching, which means significant numbers of elephants, antelope and other herbivores reside here. This evening you will spend the night at Namutoni Camp.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Special information
At tonight's accommodation, upgrades are available (subject to availability).
DAY 13
Day 13 • Grootfontein/San People
Leave Etosha behind and continue to your next camp, which is located 50 km outside Grootfontein. This will be your base for visiting the San people tomorrow. When you arrive at camp, stretch your legs, maybe go for a swim and kick back with your fellow travellers for a relaxed evening.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
Your camp tonight has a swimming pool and wi-fi. Accommodation upgrades are possible (subject to availability).
DAY 14
Day 14 • Grootfontein
Embark on a 180-km round-trip to visit the San people today. You'll go out walking with some of the tribe, listening to their stories and songs. You'll soon discover that they communicate in a unique and fascinating Khoisan dialect, commonly known as a 'clicking' language. The San are the oldest ethnic group in Namibia, having inhabited southern Africa for an estimated 20,000 years. Around 30,000 of them live in Namibia, but only 2000 still follow a traditional way of life. The San have a deep understanding of nature and ecology, living in harmony with their environment.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
Your camp tonight has a swimming pool and wi-fi. Accommodation upgrades are possible (subject to availability).
DAY 15
Day 15 • Bagani
Head to Bagani today, where you’ll set up camp for the night. Bagani is a small, friendly town with plenty of nice spots to relax and soak up the ambience as you catch the sunset over the Okavango River. You may even spot grunting hippos coming out of the waters to graze! This area is the homestead of the local Mbukushu kings and their kingdom.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Optional activities
Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
Special information
Your camp tonight has flush toilets, showers, wi-fi and optional upgrades.
DAY 16
Day 16 • Okavango Delta
Drive across the border into Botswana and head south along the Okavango Panhandle (the narrowest part of the delta) to Sepopa. Here, you'll leave your vehicle behind as you journey by boat into the delta to your bush camp on an island away from civilisation. Punting along past birds and lily pads, you'll hear hippos occasionally interrupting the peaceful atmosphere with their charming grunts.
Accommodation
Camping (without facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Boat Safari
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours. Your boat ride will be approximately 4 hours.
At tonight’s bush camp, there’s no wi-fi or upgrades available.
DAY 17
Day 17 • Okavango Delta
After breakfast, head out for your mokoro experience. Each mokoro (small dugout canoe) takes two people and is poled along through the meandering waterways by a local tribesman. You’ll also take a short nature walk with your guide to discover the beautiful natural surroundings, gain some insight into the history of the local area and look out for different bird species and occasionally, even elephants. After your trip around the delta, return by boat to the relative civilisation of Sepopa Camp, featuring hot showers, a swimming pool and a small bar. Today, there is an option to take a scenic flight to have an aerial view of the Delta.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Special information
Wildlife sightings during the walk is not a guarantee.
Your camp tonight has a swimming pool and wi-fi.
DAY 18
Day 18 • Bagani
Leave the delta behind today and return to Bagani for the night. There will be time to take part in an optional boat trip when you arrive, or you can opt for a picturesque sunset cruise. Alternatively, relax and recharge at camp.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Optional activities
Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
Special information
Your camp has flush toilets, showers and wi-fi. Accommodation upgrades are available (subject to availability).
We ask all Tuuur travellers to avoid fishing excursions as it is against our Responsible Travel policy.
DAY 19
Day 19 • Chobe National Park
Setting off from Bagani this morning, you’ll drive to the incredible Chobe National Park. Catch a window seat if you can and watch the rolling landscape pass you by or play some road trip games with your newfound friends. Enter Botswana at the Goma border, which is also the gateway to the park. When you arrive, take an optional cruise down the Chobe River – one of the best ways to witness some of the park's many animals, like hippos, elephants and buffalo.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 8 hours.
Your camp is located outside of Chobe National Park and has flush toilets, showers, wi-fi and ATM. Accommodation upgrades are available (subject to availability).
DAY 20
Day 20 • Chobe National Park
Enjoy an early-morning game drive this morning. Adventuring through the park, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close to the wildlife and with luck, you’ll spot lions, buffalo and exotic birds. Botswana's first national park is famous for its high concentration of elephants, so keep an eye out for herds walking by, too. They can also often be seen swimming in the Chobe River! The river also attracts buffalo, hippos and crocodiles who like to sun themselves by the water's edge. In the afternoon, perhaps take an optional boat cruise to gain a different view of these amazing animals or take another optional afternoon game drive into the national park.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Chobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
Optional activities
Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270
Chobe National Park - 4WD Safari - BWP580
DAY 21
Day 21 • Victoria Falls
Travel on to Victoria Falls, crossing the border into Zimbabwe in time to have lunch on the banks of the Zambezi. Though a visit to Victoria Falls' is optional, it is highly recommended. The staggering curtain of water is about 1.6 km and cascades 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise to an incredible 400 m and the falls become an impressive raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by mist and you can see little islets in the river below. Gather your travel crew together tonight for dinner, celebrating the southern Africa adventure and memories you’ve shared.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Your camp tonight has wi-fi, flush toilets, showers and optional upgrades available.
Victoria Falls entrance is not included, as it is mandatory for tour groups to have a local guide. Your leader will take you to an activity centre where activities will be on offer. We have not risk assessed all activities and only those listed in Optional Activities are recommended. It is against Tuuur policy for leaders to help book any activities that have not been assessed or do not adhere to our Responsible Travel policy. This includes organising transport to and from these activities.
You may notice businesses offering an 'Walk with the Lions' experience. We ask all Tuuur travellers to avoid this activity as it is against our Responsible Travel policy. While wildlife viewing is part of many itineraries, we strive to view animals in their natural habitats and to do so with the greatest level of respect. This industry directly contributes to the captive breeding and canned hunting of lions.
DAY 22
Day 22 • Victoria Falls
With no activities planned for today, you’re free to leave the accommodation at any time after check-out. Those staying longer at Victoria Falls can choose from a range of activities and excursions – on water, on land or high in the sky. If you’d like to spend more time in Victoria Falls, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
Victoria Falls - Flying fox - USD50
Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
Victoria Falls - Sunset cruise on the Zambezi river - USD50
Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
Special information
The Victoria Falls entrance fee is not included, as it’s mandatory for tour groups with pre-purchased tickets to have a local escort. We feel that seeing these waterfalls for the first time should be an uninterrupted experience.
Your leader may take you to a local activity centre. Tuuur has not risk-assessed all activities and only those listed in Optional Activities are recommended. It is against company policy for leaders to facilitate the booking of anything that has not been risk-assessed or does not adhere to our company’s Responsible Travel policy and ethos. This includes organising transport to and from these activities.
We also ask travellers to avoid the Walk with the Lions experience as it is contrary to our Responsible Travel policy. While wildlife viewing is a big part of many itineraries, we strive to view animals in their natural habitats and with the greatest level of respect.

Inclusions

Meals

19 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 16 dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle, Mokoro

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (15 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (1 night)

Included activities

Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance

Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour

Sesriem - Sand dunes visit

Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony

Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive

Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience

Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari

Okavango Delta - Boat Safari

Okavango Delta - Nature Walk

Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari

Okavango Delta - Nature walk

Chobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari

Optional activities

Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600

Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380

Cape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550

Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000

Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100

Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800

Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800

Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350

Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000

Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200

Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965

Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100

Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000

Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965

Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140

Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550

Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2

Swakopmund - Sea kayaking - USD85

Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60

Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65

Swakopmund – Living Desert Tour - USD60

Swakopmund – Township Tour - USD45

Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50

Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750

Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25

Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270

Chobe National Park - 4WD Safari - BWP580

Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50

Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185

Victoria Falls - Flying fox - USD50

Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103

Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150

Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284

Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218

Victoria Falls - Sunset cruise on the Zambezi river - USD50

Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. The single supplement excludes Day 7-9 in Swakopmund and Day 16-17 in the Okavango Delta, where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Cape Town and ends on Day 22, and you are free to leave at any time.

3. Since this is part of a combination trip, some of your fellow travellers may be continuing their journey. If you have more time to explore Africa, you may want to check out our Southern Africa Adventure tour.

Reviews (155)

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Madeleine

Aug 23, 2025

A spectacular trip with a lot of variety! As an infrequent camper, I had the best time and always felt safe and comfortable.

Brendan

Aug 12, 2025

This is a very effective trip for visiting Namibia and parts of Botswana and Victoria Falls. Food, transport and camping facilities excellent. Intrepid crew friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Itinerary very good although I felt maybe a few too many free afternoons. Plan something for Swokopmund as 2.5days is too long. Do every optional game drive and activity and you will have a great adventure! Enjoy!

Alison

Aug 11, 2025

Experiencing South Africa by camping is a really exceptional experience. The stars, the pink/red sunrises/sunsets, the landscapes, the nightly grunting hippos, the sounds of a myriad of birds and hyenas lulling you to sleep and waking you up. And, the luxury of time spent on the bus talking to other like minded people, our local guides sharing their experiences of Africa or just staring out the window as the scenery unfolds around you. Like I said, special.

Lindsay

Jul 31, 2025

I chose this trip for my first time to Africa because of all the positive reviews, and I can now say, they are spot on! I can't speak highly enough about this tour. I felt prepared from beginning and well taken care of all throughout the trip. Zach, Nico, and Kim were fantastic people to guide, drive, and cook for us. The way they were able to work together created a cohesive environment from day one.

Angela

Jul 30, 2025

I am filled with heartfelt appreciation for Matilda Sutton for curating an enchanting collection of unforgettable moments over the past month. As the group embarks on the next 22 days with Intrepid Travel, my spirit will journey alongside them, cherishing the memories we've created. To every member of our Truck Family, I extend my deepest gratitude; each of you has enriched my life in profound ways. Intrepid Travel has gifted me with the adventure of a lifetime, an extraordinary experience shared with my daughter and our newly formed African Adventure family, forged in the spirit of exploration and camaraderie. Our exceptional guide, Zach, expertly prepared us for every challenge, providing invaluable insights and guidance throughout. Nico, our remarkable chef, and Kim, with their unwavering expertise, navigated us through breathtaking landscapes with precision and care. Under Zach's leadership, my daughter and I felt thoroughly prepared, supported, and safe, allowing us to immerse ourselves fully in the joy of discovery. Every day of our journey was a testament to the power of exploration and connection, filled with laughter, learning, and wonder. This experience has been truly transformative, and I wholeheartedly recommend Intrepid Travel for those seeking to explore the world with confidence and peace of mind. #MatildaSutton #intrepid

Matilda

Jul 28, 2025

Best 22 days ever! Had the most amazing time with Intrepid as we explore South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Very well organised and extremely safe. Team leaders were amazing and I have made memories that will last a lifetime. Thankyou

Margaret

Jul 14, 2025

This tour took us off the beaten track so we saw places that most tourists wouldn’t go. It was very well prepared so we enjoyed every minute, especially the bush camp in the Okavango Delta.

Britta

Jul 14, 2025

A superb trip made extra special by our crew- OG, Dan and Ken and of course our overlander colleagues. If you’re traveling in winter be prepared for very cold nights though you’ll quickly forget how cold you were with all the wonderful experiences. Lots of wild life, amazing night skies, Dune 45- magic!

Deborah

Jul 04, 2025

What a fabulous trip to amazing destinations. The camping added a different dimension to the journey and the whole group got on really well despite the huge age range!

Marina

Jul 01, 2025

This trip was amazing! From the sand dunes in Namibia, to game drives in national parks, to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, this trip offers a great opportunity to see so much of Africa’s diversity. Our guides Benson, Patrick, and Ibrahim were knowledgeable and extremely professional. I would highly recommend the trip for those who enjoy camping and outdoors adventures.

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