21-Day Cape to Victoria Falls Camping...

>> We'll be departing (from the first night's accommodation), after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 8:00 am. We will visit Hout Bay Harbour en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and then the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. We'll sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (at your own expense).

An essential part of your safari is some participation. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning—it’s all part of your adventure. There are some long travel days which means early morning starts so we all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask the clients to help (on rotation) with the washing up.

Pre-tour accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged at an extra cost. Alternatively, you would need to make your own way to the departure point at City Lodge V&A Waterfront.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Mid-range hotelin Cape Town (City, South Africa)

>> The Cederberg is a massive rocky wilderness where giant sandstone boulders have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. In the afternoon we'll explore the rugged landscape on foot.

Today's distance and travel time: ±250km, 3h30 actual driving time. It's a relatively short hop north and we expect a total
travel day of ±4h30

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> We'll make our way into the more arid regions and upon entering Namibia, we'll camp at the Gariep River, also known as the Orange River. After setting up camp there is some free time for swimming and relaxing. Alternatively, you can have an adventure down the river in canoes (at your own expense).

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> We'll make our way to Fish River Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world. We'll stand at the edge of the canyon and overlook the expanse of this natural wonder. In the afternoon, we'll watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon’s rim, before settling down in our camp for the night.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> Towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert. We will walk to Sossusvlei, climb the enormous dunes, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes.

On arrival at Sossusvlei (on day 6) the guide will walk with the group into Sossusvlei (+/- 3.5km). For those clients who do not want to walk, there are 4WD vehicles that can drive you in. The 4WD is at your own expense (+/- N$85 each way) and is optional.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> Lunar landscapes surround the coastal town of Swakopmund as we approach the coast. The next day is free to explore the town or try dune boarding or sea kayaking (at your own expense). We'll enjoy evening restaurant meals (at your own expense).

Swakopmund is the adventure capital of Namibia. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, ocean canoe safari, scenic flights and many more.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Dunedin Star Guest House Mid-range guest housein Swakopmund (City, Namibia)

>> Enjoy these beautiful desert landscapes. We'll move north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes rising out of the desert. Enjoy a magnificent sunset. We’ll take a short walk to explore the area.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> Our next stop is the Brandberg Mountain where we'll camp next to the dry Ugab River. This area is home to the rare desert elephants. We'll explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with ancient rock art. We'll witness beautiful sunsets and starscapes in this expansive wilderness.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”, in the game-rich northwest corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife. We'll take game drives around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes before we camp at Okaukuejo with its flood-lit waterhole. (Subject to animal movements, we may use any of the 3 camps in Etosha.).

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Etosha NP (Namibia)

>> The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We'll arrive late in the day and enjoy a restaurant meal (at your own expense). We'll take a break from camping and spend the night in a quaint guest house in Windhoek.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Capbon Guesthouse Mid-range guest housein Windhoek (City, Namibia)

>> Crossing into Botswana, we'll overnight in the heart of the Kalahari. We'll take a one to two-hour walk with the local San Bushmen to learn fascinating bush skills. We'll also get to see how the San are and get some insight into their culture. We are back to camping again in the Kalahari.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> We'll camp in Maun for a night in preparation before journeying deep into the Okavango Delta on mokoros (dugouts)—an experience not to be missed. We'll camp wild on remote islands for 2 nights ( on days 16 and 17) and enjoy bush walks, swimming and the birdlife in this pristine wilderness area.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Okavango Delta (Botswana)

>> Feel the vastness of Africa under a big sky sunset. After the rains, the pans fill with water and attract thousands of water birds and herds of zebra, wildebeest and springbok. This is a mystical landscape with the Makgadikgadi being one of the largest salt flats in the world.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping Just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana)

>> Tour Victoria Falls, a Natural Wonder of the World, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge. Enjoy a sundowner river cruise on the mighty Zambezi or a spectacular “flight of angels” over the falls (own expense). Other optional activities abound from white water rafting to the massive 111m bungee jump.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> On this day, you'll be relaxed and ready to rejoin life. The tour ends at 8:00 am at camp.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)