Overview

Cape Town to Vic Falls Explorer

Experience the best of Southern Africa on this unforgettable group adventure for up to 16 travellers. Journey from the vibrant city of Cape Town to the vast deserts of Namibia, the wildlife-filled wetlands of Botswana, and the legendary landscapes of Zimbabwe. Along the way, canoe the Orange River, climb the towering dunes of Sossusvlei, explore the game-rich plains of Etosha and Chobe, and stand before the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls. This diverse itinerary showcases Africa’s most iconic natural wonders—from the golden sands of the Namib to the teeming waterways of the Okavango Delta. Guided by experienced safari guides, you’ll enjoy a seamless blend of adventure, comfort, and camaraderie as you travel in a purpose-built safari truck, stay in comfortable lodges, and share unforgettable moments in some of the continent’s most captivating wilderness areas.

Type Of TourScheduled Tour
Duration 21 Days
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Cape Town

Room basis: Bed and Breakfast

Your arrival in Cape Town marks the start of your South African adventure, with a morning transfer from the airport to your hotel (own expense). After check-in, take some time to relax and settle in before heading out to explore this beautiful coastal city. For lunch, choose from one of Cape Town’s many trendy cafés or waterfront restaurants, where fresh seafood, local wines, and spectacular views set the tone for the days ahead....

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Day 2 : Cape Town

Room basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, set out on a full-day guided excursion to Cape Point, one of South Africa’s most spectacular coastal landmarks. Travelling in the custom Drifters safari truck, the journey follows the scenic Atlantic Seaboard through the exclusive suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay, and Hout Bay, where dramatic mountain peaks rise sharply above the ocean. Continue along the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive, a winding cliffside route offering breathtaking views of the rugged coastline...

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Day 3 : Namaqualand

Accommodation: Springbok Inn
Room basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, begin the long but scenic journey north from Cape Town to the historic town of Springbok, gateway to the Namaqualand region. The drive leads through the rolling vineyards and wheat fields of the Swartland, a region famed for its wide skies, olive groves, and charming rural towns. As you travel farther inland, the landscape begins to change—gentle hills give way to vast open plains, rugged granite outcrops, and the first...

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Day 4 : Orange River

Room basis: Full Board

After breakfast at your hotel, depart Springbok for the short but scenic drive north toward the Namibian border. The road leads through striking desert landscapes and rugged granite hills before reaching the Vioolsdrift border post, where you complete immigration formalities to enter Namibia (visa arrangements and costs are the traveller’s responsibility). Once across, the scenery shifts dramatically—the arid hills open into wide valleys where the mighty Orange River winds its way...

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Day 5 : Orange River

Room basis: Full Board

Wake up to the peaceful sounds of the Orange River and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at camp before setting out on a half-day guided canoe adventure along this majestic waterway. Flowing between the mountains and desert landscapes that form the border between South Africa and Namibia, the Orange River offers an unforgettable blend of tranquillity and raw natural beauty. Paddling gently downstream with your experienced river guide, you’ll navigate calm stretches and mild rapids while...

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Day 6 : Namibia

Accommodation: At Kronenhof Lodge
Room basis: Full Board

Today you embark on a scenic and immersive journey from the banks of the Orange River into the southern reaches of Namibia, en route to the stark beauty of the Namib Desert, via the dramatic Fish River Canyon (± 590 km). After breakfast at camp (included), you set off across the border into Namibia, where the landscape transforms into an expansive desert of wind-sculpted rocks and ancient terrain. Your first highlight is the Fish River...

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Day 7 : Namibia

Accommodation: At Kronenhof Lodge
Room basis: Full Board

Wake up to the stillness of the Namib Desert and enjoy breakfast at the lodge before setting out to explore one of the most ancient and striking landscapes on earth. The morning begins with a guided desert walk, led by an expert naturalist who introduces you to the unique ecosystem that thrives in this arid environment. Learn how resilient desert plants, insects, and small reptiles adapt to survive in extreme conditions, and discover the subtle...

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Day 8 : Namib-Naukluft National Park

Room basis: Full Board

An early breakfast at the lodge marks the start of an unforgettable day as you journey deeper into the heart of the Namib Desert toward the world-famous Sossusvlei (±365 km). The drive reveals a surreal panorama of burnt-orange dunes and stark desert plains, their colours shifting with the rising sun. Upon arrival, you transfer by 4×4 into the protected dune area for the opportunity to climb one of Sossusvlei’s towering sand dunes—some of the highest...

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Day 9 : Swakopmund

Accommodation: Swakopmund Plaza Hotel
Room basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast at the lodge, depart Sossusvlei for the scenic drive northwest to Swakopmund, travelling through the striking landscapes of the Namib-Naukluft National Park (±255 km). The route winds through a region of dramatic contrasts—rugged mountains, gravel plains, and vast expanses of desert that seem to stretch endlessly to the horizon. En route, stop at Kuiseb Canyon, a spectacular gorge that marks the natural boundary between the vast sand dunes of the Namib and the...

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Day 10 : Swakopmund

Accommodation: Swakopmund Plaza Hotel
Room basis: Bed and Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting out to explore the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where the desert meets the Atlantic Ocean. The day is yours to spend at leisure, with a variety of optional activities available to suit your interests (all at own expense). Adventure seekers can head into the surrounding dunes for quad biking, sandboarding, or a guided “Living Desert” tour that reveals the fascinating plants and animals adapted to this harsh...

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Day 11 : Damaraland

Room basis: Full Board

After breakfast at your hotel, set out on a captivating journey north along Namibia’s legendary Skeleton Coast, one of the most dramatic and hauntingly beautiful coastlines in Africa. The drive offers striking contrasts as the cold Atlantic surf crashes against the endless dunes of the Namib Desert. Along the way, you’ll pass rusted shipwrecks, windblown sand flats, and desolate beaches that have given this coastline its evocative name....

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Day 12 : Etosha National Park

Accommodation: Taleni Etosha Village
Room basis: Full Board

After breakfast at the lodge, continue your journey northeast toward Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The drive passes through the striking landscapes of Damaraland, an area of rugged mountains, dry riverbeds, and traditional Himba and Herero settlements. Along the way, stop for lunch (included) at a local restaurant or roadside lodge before entering the vast plains that mark the approach to Etosha....

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Day 13 : Etosha National Park

Accommodation: Namutoni Resort
Room basis: Full Board

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before setting out on a full-day safari through Etosha National Park, one of southern Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves. Travelling in the custom Drifters safari truck, you’ll spend the day exploring the park’s vast landscapes—an endless mosaic of shimmering salt pans, open grasslands, mopane woodlands, and scattered waterholes that attract an incredible concentration of wildlife....

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Day 14 : Caprivi West

Accommodation: Ngepi Camp
Room basis: Full Board Plus

After breakfast at the lodge, depart Etosha and begin the long but scenic journey northeast toward Namibia’s lush Caprivi region (±640 km). The drive offers a fascinating transition from the dry savannah of central Namibia to the greener, river-fed landscapes of the country’s far northeast. Travelling through small towns and rural villages, you’ll gain a glimpse of everyday life in this remote part of the country—traditional homesteads, cattle posts, and open grasslands gradually...

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Day 15 : Okavango Delta

Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp
Room basis: Full Board

After breakfast at camp, depart the Caprivi and make your way south toward the Botswana border, where you’ll cross into one of Africa’s most remarkable ecosystems—the Okavango Delta (±150 km). Border formalities are completed at Mohembo (visa arrangements and costs are the traveller’s responsibility), after which you continue your journey into the panhandle region of the Delta. The landscape here transforms dramatically from dry woodland to a shimmering network of lagoons, papyrus...

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Day 16 : Okavango Delta

Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp
Room basis: Full Board

Wake to the peaceful sounds of the Okavango Delta and enjoy breakfast at camp before setting out on a full day of exploration in this extraordinary wetland wilderness. The day begins with a mokoro excursion—a traditional dugout canoe gliding silently through the winding channels of the Delta. Guided by skilled polers from the local community, you’ll drift among lilies and reeds while observing the diverse birdlife and perhaps spotting hippos, crocodiles, or antelope along the...

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Day 17 : Maun

Accommodation: Drifters Maun Lodge
Room basis: Full Board

After breakfast at camp, depart the Okavango Delta and begin the journey south toward Maun, the gateway to Botswana’s safari heartland (±640 km). The drive offers a fascinating cross-section of the country’s landscapes, transitioning from the lush wetlands of the Delta to the drier acacia woodlands and open savannahs that surround Maun. Along the way, you’ll pass through small villages and cattle posts, gaining a glimpse into rural life in Botswana, where traditional huts and...

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Day 18 : Nata

Accommodation: Elephant Sands
Room basis: Full Board

After breakfast at the lodge, begin your day with a guided visit to Chanoga Village, a small rural community located just outside Maun. This experience offers an authentic glimpse into traditional village life in Botswana. Walk through the village with your local guide, learning about daily customs, community projects, and the balance between preserving culture and embracing modern development. The encounter provides a meaningful connection to the people who call this region home and deepens...

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Day 19 : Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Room basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast at the lodge, depart Nata for a scenic drive north toward Kasane, travelling through the remote northern plains of Botswana (±345 km). As you near the Chobe River, the scenery transforms from open bushveld to lush riverine woodland alive with birdlife and the promise of wildlife sightings. Arrive in Kasane by midday and enjoy lunch followed by one of the region’s most memorable experiences—a leisurely boat cruise along the Chobe River....

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Day 20 : Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Room basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, set out to explore one of the world’s greatest natural wonders—Victoria Falls. Locally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or “The Smoke That Thunders,” this awe-inspiring cascade is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a highlight of any journey through southern Africa. Enter Victoria Falls National Park (entry fee included) and follow the network of paths that lead to a series of viewpoints offering different perspectives of the falls. From the thundering Main...

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Day 21 : Depart

Enjoy a final breakfast at the lodge before your safari adventure comes to an end in Victoria Falls. Take the morning to relax, reflect on your incredible journey, or explore the town’s vibrant markets and cafés at your own pace. For those departing today, optional transfers to Victoria Falls International Airport can be arranged to suit your flight schedule. As you bid farewell to Africa, carry with you the unforgettable memories of its wildlife, landscapes,...

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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

Start DateEnd DatePrice Per Person SharingSingle Supplement
30 Apr 202620 May 20264,841809
28 May 202617 Jun 20264,841809
25 Jun 202615 Jul 20264,841809
09 Jul 202629 Jul 20264,841809
23 Jul 202612 Aug 20264,841809
20 Aug 202609 Sep 20264,841809
03 Sep 202623 Sep 20264,841809
17 Sep 202607 Oct 20264,841809
15 Oct 202604 Nov 20264,841809
29 Oct 202618 Nov 20264,841809
12 Nov 202602 Dec 20264,841809
10 Dec 202630 Dec 20264,841809

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What's Included

Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.
All transport in purpose built truck.
Activities as mentioned as included in the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Experienced local guide.

What's Excluded

International airfare.
​​​​​​​Airport Transfers.
Gratuities.
Meals not indicated.
Items of a personal nature.
Optional activities.