Cape Town To Victoria Falls - Camping
Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region
Camp L,D
After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon (weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings and learn about the native fauna and flora.
Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep/Orange River
Camp B,L,D
Today we travel to the Gariep/Orange River. We spend the night under the stars and sit at the campfire getting to know each another.
Day 3 Namibia - Fish River Canyon
Camp B,L,D
You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or the half-day canoe on the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange/Gariep River Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park
Camp B,L,D
From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.
Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes Namib-Naukluft National Park
Camp B,L,D
We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sun rise. After breakfast we join a local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.
Day 6/7 Swakopmund
Hostel B,L,D (Dinner on day 7 only)
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we stop for a photo) on our way to Namibia’s Atlantic coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 8 is free for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Day 8 Spitzkoppe
Camp B,L,D
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.
Day 9 Himba Tribes
Camp B,L,D
After some early morning exploration we continue inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress.
Day 10/11 Etosha National Park
Camp B,L,D
Etosha NP is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography.
Day 12 Windhoek
Hostel B,L
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour. Optional Activities: Dinner ou at Joe’s Beer House.
Day 13 Botswana - Ghanzi
Camp B,L,D
It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Day 14/15/16 Botswana - Okavango Delta
Camp B,L,D
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our two night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’ activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip as well as a nature walk with the local people.
Day 17 Botswana - Gweta
Camp B,L,D
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP.
Day 18 Botswana - Chobe National Park
Camp B,L,D
When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa’s spectacular wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.
Day 19 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
Hostel B,L
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls NP and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks. Optional Activities: Chobe game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Day 20 Victoria Falls
Tour ends Own arrangement B
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out
Departure Days:
Every Sunday
Accommodation:Camping
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Tour Length: 20 days
Price: €995
Local Payment: US$250
Departure points:
Cape Town
Includes:
All transport
All accommodation
Qualified and registered guide
Meals as specified
Excludes:
All drinks (except coffee & tea with meals)
Meals not specified
Optional activiites as per itinerary
Visas if needed
On our camping tours you will be staying in large, 2-person, canvas tents that you will put up and take down. Because of the design of the tents this is a very easy task that you will quickly master.
Everyone receives a camp mattress for the duration of the tour, so that you are not sleeping directly on the ground. Unfortunately due to limited space these mattresses are not as thick as your one at home, but after a few days you will find them very comfortable.
On all camping tours you need to provide your own sleeping bag and towel. You can purchase these items in most major cities if you do not want to bring them on the plane with you.
We normally spend a few nights in dormitory accommodation on our camping tours - especially when we are staying in larger town or cities. Dormitory accommodation is normally 4-6 people per room.
Single supplements are available on camping tours. This means that you do not share a tent (the guides will assist you with putting it up and taking it down) and when we stay in other accommodation you will have a single room. Please note that Single supplements are limited to 4 per tour.
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