Cederberg Orange/Gariep River Fish River Canyon Namib Naukluft NP Sossusvlei Swakopmund Himba Tribe Etosha NP Kavango River Okavango Delta Excursion (optional) Chobe NP Activities (optional) Victoria Falls NP (optional)
We depart Cape Town heading north for the Cederberg Mountain region. On this first afternoon we spend some time learning about tour-life, the vehicle and equipment.
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Itinerary
Day 1 South Africa Cederberg Mountain Region
We depart Cape Town heading north for the Cederberg Mountain region. On this first afternoon we spend some time learning about tour-life, the vehicle and equipment.
Day 2 Namaqualand Orange / Gariep River
We travel north through Namaqualand and head for the Orange / Gariep River. The night is spent on the banks of the river, around the campfire, getting to know one another.
Day 3 Namibia - Fish River Canyon
Choose between a relaxing morning on the riverbank or the half-day canoe adventure. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange River Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Day 4 Namib Naukluft area
From the canyon we continue on into the remote Namibian hinterland. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and have time to go for a walk in the surrounding area.
Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes, Namib Naukluft National Park
Taking advantage of the cooler temperatures we depart at dawn and drive into the Namib-Naukluft National Park where we will hike up Dune 45 to gain a different perspective of the desert. Optional Activities: Guided walk with Local Expert.
Day 6/7 Swakopmund
A dramatic drive through the arid Namib-Naukluft, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn takes us to the seaside resort town of Swakopmund. Day 7 is left free for each individual to pursue their own interests including many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Day 8 Spitzkoppe
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe, a sacred site of the San people. Optional Activities: Guided hike with locals to view San rock art.
Day 9/10/11 Himba Tribes / Etosha National Park
An early rise takes us inland and north to our camp near the Himba area. The next day (10) we spend an enjoyable and educational morning with the Himba people before we drive further inland to Etosha NP. On entering Etosha we might have time for a short afternoon game drive before spending the evening at one of the floodlit waterholes to view the nocturnal game. The whole of day 11 will be spent exploring Etosha and taking some wonderful photos.
Day 12/13 Northern Namibia
After a last early morning game drive we leave Etosha and drive towards Rundu on the banks of the Kavango River. The next day we visit the local Ovambo villages to meet more of Namibias diverse people. Optional Activities: Kavango River Cruise, Traditional Dancing, Horse Riding.
Day 14/15/16 Botswana - Okavango Delta
Our journey takes us from Rundu, through the Muhembo border, towards Shakawe. Those of you who decide to join the Delta Excursion will leave the truck behind and make your way to the base camp. From here you will enter the Delta the following day by using local transport, including mokoros (dugout canoes). If you remain behind then you spend the next few days relaxing at camp. Optional Activities: Okavango Delta Excursion.
Day 17 Namibia - Caprivi National Park
The Delta is left behind as we pass through the Caprivi National Park in Namibia, camping under the stars on the banks of the Zambezi River. We spend the night relaxing next to this mighty river.
Day 18 Botswana - Chobe National Park
We cross another border into Botswana to get to Kasane, where we camp on the banks of the Chobe River. The afternoon can be spent Game viewing on an optional boat cruise, in the renowned Chobe NP. Optional Activities: Chobe Game Drive and/or Boat Cruise.
Day 19/20 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
Arriving early at our final destination of Victoria Falls, we have time to plan the next days adventure activities and those who want to can visit the Falls. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks. The tour comes to an end on the morning of day 20 - most people will spend a further night here and go White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Optional Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Victoria Falls National Park White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
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