Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure
Experience Overview
This 18-day journey through four African countries hits the highlights and is perfect for the adventurer who wants to discover the region’s diversity. Explore the Okavango Delta by traditional mokoro canoe, marvel at some of the highest sand dunes in the world in the Namib Desert, and meet the San Bushmen of the Kalahari. Your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will take care of the hassles and planning while you recharge in hotels, local lodges, and camps for an unforgettable cultural experience you'll forever treasure.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Fish River Canyon
- Explore giant sand dunes and Victoria Falls
- Track the "Big Five"
- Take wildlife walks and traditional canoe rides
Trip Details
Product Code: 1874
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking, mokoros, safari vehicle.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DAFD
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Finishes: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Duration: 18 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Swakopmund
- Fish River Canyon entrance
- Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon entrance
- Wine tasting in Lambert's Bay
- Etosha National Park entrance and wildlife safari drives in our vehicle
- San/Bushmen walk
- Traditional dinner
- Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts), lodge/chalet (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), basic serviced camping (1 nt), Serviced camping (4 nts).
- 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking, mokoros, safari vehicle.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4761 ($264 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Cresta Grande Cape Town
Day 2: Cape Town/Lambert's Bay
Head up the Cape's west coast, stopping at the G Adventures supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Arrive in Lambert's Bay and enjoy an included wine tasting. Then, opt to visit Bird Island, or stroll through this charming town.
Today's journey takes you to Lambert's Bay, a picturesque town on the west coast of South Africa, where you will enjoy an included wine tasting. Learn how to analyze your palates, listen to your taste buds, and how to pair your food with the best wine raised in the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Travelling from Cape Town to Lambert's Bay, with a stop along the way at !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre.Activity - The San people of Southern Africa have historically faced centuries of political and cultural oppression. The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre provides tailor-made training for young San women and men of Southern Africa. Travellers learn about San culture and history at the interpretive museum. Visits help trainees gain experience with international clients while garnering support for the centre's efforts to preserve San culture and history.Activity - Enjoy an included wine tasting at Lambert’s Bay. This small coastal town is named after a senior navy officer who championed the principles of conservation as he monitored the marine life here. During the tasting you will learn how to analyze your palates and listen to your taste buds. You’ll learn how to pair your food with the best wine raised in the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains.Accommodation - Sir Lambert's Guest House
Day 3: Lambert's Bay/Orange River
Continue north and cross into Namibia. Settle in along the banks of the Orange River with time to enjoy your surroundings.
Travelling north, the group will enjoy a full day's travel through this dry and remote part of South Africa.
In the mid-afternoon, cross into Namibia and a more arid region with a stop at scenic Orange River for the evening. After getting settled, choose to enjoy the late afternoon by the river bank.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Accommodation - Norotshama River Resort
Day 4: Orange River/Fish River Canyon/Keetmanshoop
This morning, leave the banks of the Orange River behind as you continue on to Fish River Canyon. Visit this breathtaking canyon, then travel north, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes as you head up towards Keetmanshoop. In the afternoon visit the geological formation: Giant's Playground and the Quiver Tree Forest.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa and, arguably, the second largest in the world. We will only have access to the rim, but the views are spectacular.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The Quiver Tree takes its name from its Afrikaans name, Kokerboom, which is a reference to the indigenous San peoples’ practice of hollowing out the tubular branches to make quivers for their arrows (they’re known as choje in the San language).
All of the trees in the forest are naturally occurring and self-propagating. You’ll find young trees growing out of rock crevasses. The oldest trees in the forest are estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old. The unusual micro-ecosystem this forest creates also attracts a surprising abundance of wildlife, most notably a large population of rock hyrax, which hikers will almost certainly find (or hear) scurrying among the rocks.Activity - Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a group of young giants frolicking amongst stone formations. Leaping from pedestal to pedestal and crouching behind the stones during a game of hide and seek. This geological phenomenon is named Giant's Playground because of the way the series of dolerite boulders have been packed as though someone was playing a really over-the-top version of Jenga. Visit this series of formations and a rock maze just outside of Keetmanshoop.Accommodation - Quiver Inn Guesthouse
Day 5: Keetmanshoop/Namib Desert
Start early and travel north enjoying the dramatic Namibian landscape as you head up towards Sesriem.
Arrive in the area in the late afternoon, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Sossus Oasis Camp Site
Day 6: Namib Desert
Visit Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon, and climb the towering Dune 45. Opt to visit Deadvlei.
Enjoy a visit to Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world's largest sand dunes, up to 300m (984 ft) high. Here, use some free time to enjoy the sand dunes on your own. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Head out and start exploring this unusual environment.Activity - This area is famous for its high, red sand dunes. This clay and salt pan is surrounded by the dunes, making it a spectacularly beautiful sight with a remote and isolated feel.Activity - Enjoy a short stop at Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. The Tsauchab River flows through the canyon every five to ten years, and this creates the nearby salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei.Accommodation - Sossus Oasis Camp Site
Day 7: Namib Desert/Swakopmund
Enjoy the views of the Namib desert before arriving in the historical town of Swakopmund.
Get a real feel for the Namib Desert as we spend hours crossing this empty region.
En route to the Namibian coast, take a coffee break in Solitaire, a mystical village consisting of a filling station, general dealer/coffee shop, and small mechanical workshop. Before arriving to Swakopmund, drive through Walvis Bay, the only town on the Namibian coastline that boasts a deep-sea harbor.
Spend two nights in the area exploring this historical town or trying some of the numerous activities available, such as sandboarding or a skydiving.
Swakopmund has bizarre lunar landscapes, unforgettable sunsets, and prehistoric Welwitchia plants.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Deutsches Haus
Day 8: Swakopmund
Spend a day exploring all the area has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, and a scenic flight.
You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a minute—get exploring in this desert city.Accommodation - Hotel Deutsches Haus
Day 9: Swakopmund/Etosha National Park
Enter Etosha National Park and enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle.
Begin moving east into the interior of Namibia. On this route, pass through a lunar landscape and see the imposing Spitzkoppe, also known as the “Matterhorn” of Namibia, in the distance. Visit Etosha National Park on a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and antelopes. After sunset, some animals may head to the watering holes near the campground.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in the touring vehicle for a wildlife safari drive. Over 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, and hyenas.Accommodation - Okaukeujo Restcamp
Day 10: Etosha National Park
Enjoy another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for the vast array of incredible animals.
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in the touring vehicle for a wildlife safari drive. Over 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, and hyenas.Accommodation - Okaukeujo Restcamp
Day 11: Etosha National Park/Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek and visit the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop for an included lunch, then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the German-influenced capital city.
Leave Etosha National Park and head south through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek.
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Penduka works with women from the Katutura township, and surrounding rural communities, by helping them develop livelihoods through working in their handicraft workshops and cafe. Penduka trains and employs women disadvantaged through poverty, disability, ill-health, or lack of education, empowering them to develop skills in textiles, beading and pottery. Pick up a fresh-packed lunch at the cafe to help support the centre before touring the facilities and purchasing some of these crafts.Accommodation - Auas City Hotel
Day 12: Windhoek/Ghanzi
Get ready to check another country off your list as the group crosses the border from Namibia into Botswana. Travel east into the heart of the Kalahari to Ghanzi. Catch a glimpse of how the Indigenous San Bushmen adapted to this difficult landscape on a San bushman walk.
Then while the day comes to an end, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp. The best part? You are making a difference in the lives of this community just by enjoying your time at camp. So sit back, allow yourself to become immersed in their history and culture, sit around the fire, and simply enjoy the moment.
Continue through the eastern part of Namibia and cross into Botswana before travelling into the heart of the Kalahari.
Arrive in the late afternoon and camp in the Ghanzi area.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - Get a glimpse of how the San tribe adapted to the Kalahari Desert and learn about their fascinating wilderness survival skills. The gatherer life of the San/Bushmen has all but disappeared; there are few remaining who retain the survival skills of their ancient way of life.
During the walk, San/Bushmen guides will share their knowledge on mastering this harsh environment, helping us learn about the botany of our surroundings.Activity - Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Naro San when you stay at Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp tonight. This campsite and wildlife area is the only land-owned freehold by an Indigenous community in all of Southern Africa. The San are known throughout the continent for their warm hospitality, and tonight you have the opportunity to be immersed in their history and culture with a bush walk and dance around the campfire. Dqae Qare San Lodge provides much-needed employment for the nearby village of D'kar, and revenue from the lodge is invested in the nearby preschool, art program, museum, and community projects that bring clean water and other resources to the village. Everything for the lodge is community-sourced, including the labour, materials, artwork and ingredients for meals.Accommodation - Palm Afrique Lodge
Day 13: Ghanzi to Maun
Prepare for a 1-night/2-day journey into the Okavango Delta.
Travel along the northern portions of the Kalahari Desert throughout the day – this is a severely arid and barren landscape, though very beautiful.
After arrival in Maun, the biggest town in the Okavango Delta area, pick up any supplies needed and prepare for the journey into the Okavango Delta.
Choose to prebook a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta during your free time in Maun.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Sedia Hotel
Day 14: Okavango Delta
Enjoy wildlife walks, birding and traditional mokoro excursions in the Okavango Delta. Learn the ways of the bush from the local 'polers'.
The excursion begins with a drive in customized safari vehicles for about 1-2 hrs to the "dock" to board a mokoro (canoe) that takes us deep into the delta. After a 1-2 hrs in the mokoro, arrive to the camp.
In the evening, watch a traditional dance performance.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Transport - Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.Activity - Step into the heart of Botswana’s wilderness on an unforgettable journey into the Okavango Delta. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, travelling deep into the Sankoyo Concession, a pristine area teeming with wildlife and rich in natural beauty.
Our secluded camp offers a true bush experience, with comfortable, fully-set-up tents and the sounds of nature all around. From here, you’ll explore the Delta the traditional way, gliding quietly through the waterways in a mokoro canoe, steered by skilled local polers who know the channels like the back of their hand.
Back on land, a guided walking safari gives you the rare opportunity to connect with the bush on foot. Learn about the plants, animal tracks, and smaller wildlife often missed from a vehicle, while keeping an eye out for the Delta’s bigger residents.
Evenings are spent relaxing by the campfire under a sky scattered with stars, swapping stories and listening to the night sounds of Africa. This is more than a trip, it’s an immersion into one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems, guided by the people who call it home.Activity - Enjoy a captivating performance by the Polers in the Okavango Delta. They will sing traditional songs in the Tswana language, providing a glimpse into local culture. Each performance is unique, as different groups of Polers bring their own songs and style. It’s a relaxed, authentic experience that adds a special touch to your evening in the DeltaAccommodation - Tamog Tours & Safaris Okavango Delta Camping
Day 15: Okavango Delta/Nata
Enjoy the sunrise in the delta before travelling back to Maun by mokoro. Stop in Maun, pick up your luggage, have lunch, and continue to Nata.
Travel to Nata. Opt for a sunset wildlife safari drive or bush walk in the area. Watch elephants drink from the camp's watering hole at night.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Elephant Sands Lodge
Day 16: Nata/Kasane
Travel to Kasane. Opt to embark on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
Travel to Kasane outside the gates of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa.
Opt to pre-book a Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Thebe River Safaris Lodge
Day 17: Kasane/Victoria Falls
Opt for an early morning safari drive in Chobe National Park, before crossing into Zimbabwe. Enjoy lunch at the G Adventures–supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Take advantage of free time and choose to visit Victoria Falls, or try a helicopter flight over them.
Cross the border to enter into Zimbabwe and continue on to Victoria Falls, arriving in the early afternoon. This is a great base to see natural wonders and take part in some adventure activities.
Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while visiting the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or, for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you’ll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives’ 20 members – changing their lives and families in the process.Accommodation - Explorers Village Lodge
Day 18: Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Reviews
Tracy H. - Traveled, November 2023
My favorite trip yet!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Todd W. - Traveled, November 2023
Saw many amazing things, well organized, long distances
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Susan B. - Traveled, November 2023
It's the people who made it fun. Our fearless leader Arthur was beyond amazing. Easygoing yet very organized keeping us on track, full of knowledge teaching us history and culture, all around lovely. We had a good group of people and age range too!!!! However it was disruptive to have a third of our group leave at the 2 week mark and was awkward picking up 4 newcomers ? I would have gone a different time if I knew that ahead of time. I would forgo Victoria Falls - tourist gouge and stupidly expensive and spend more time in South Africa. The bus was kept clean but the seats are old and need replacing. I would also forgo the campsite at Sousselvea ? brutally hot and no shade.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Robert O. - Traveled, November 2023
I was going to go for 10 as the trip was great but I took off 2 points due to the price being so high.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Oriana G. - Traveled, November 2023
The main reason I recommend guided tours is because you get to know in deep the destination chosen, because you are with an experienced local guide that knows in detail the best spots to visit
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Mauro S. - Traveled, November 2023
Excellent overall experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Cesar F. - Traveled, October 2023
I was very satisfied with the holiday
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Antony W. - Traveled, October 2023
Meeting people with the same interest of travelling and enjoying new adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Bernt T. - Traveled, October 2023
I have been very satisfied with my trips with you
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Annika S. - Traveled, October 2023
All my trips have completely fulfilled my expectations and I like the overall idea how G Adventures is working
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Clare K. - Traveled, October 2023
Everything taken care of by a wonderful CEO and sever. Getting to see all of the top sights in a condensed amount of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Rae G. - Traveled, October 2023
Well organized, enjoyed the fact that it was not 5 star and had the opportunity to experience some more 'out of the way' places
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Dilinie W. - Traveled, October 2023
I have enjoyed trips in the past
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Abigail C. - Traveled, October 2023
My CEO (Vitalise) and the driver (Peter) made the experience everything I'd hope for
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Claude A. - Traveled, September 2023
Our guide was excellent. The tour was amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Sarah B. - Traveled, September 2023
It was well organized, great travel companions and mostly good accommodations. But I personally think the group size (everyone is there, everyone has peed, etc.) is too big and the journey in proportion to the experiences was very long. I would plan a few more days to have more time to enjoy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Bryan C. - Traveled, September 2023
Braison our tour leader was incredible. He was so fascinating, knowledgeable and skillful. He was always kind, considerate and he worked so very hard throughout the entire trip, not least in collaboration with Seth, who drove our bus with marvelous skill, sometimes when there was no longer an actual road! Together they made an awesome team, which enabled us as travelers to be an incredibly strong team too. I did not go higher than eight, because G Adventures could have made some easy, but significant changes, which would have helped a lot.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Helen C. - Traveled, September 2023
Some of the very long journeys might be off putting for some people.
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Christine M. - Traveled, September 2023
I have been on 7 G Adventures trips and other than one in Italy have had fantastic experiences. I love the way they immerse you in the culture of the country you bare in and love the ethical way of travelling using local hotels and providers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/04/2023
Robyn B. - Traveled, September 2023
G Adventures offers a good product at a good price
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/04/2023
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