Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town to Cedarberg
You'll leave Cape Town with a final view of Table Mountain across Table Bay. After stopping at a traditional Padstal farm stall to pick up homemade treats, the route heads to the Cedarberg region where you'll learn about Rooibos tea production and local hospitality. By evening you'll settle into camp and have dinner while meeting your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (South African hospitality dinner at overnight stop)
Included Activities
- View Table Mountain from Table Bay
- Stop at traditional Padstal farm stall for homemade treats
- Travel through Cedarberg region
- Dinner at overnight stop
Landmarks/POIs Table Mountain Table Bay Cedarberg - Day 2
Cedarberg to Orange River
The journey travels north through Namaqualand's desert landscapes with a supply stop in Springbok. You'll reach camp on the Orange River banks for the night. If you're traveling between July and September, keep an eye out for the region's famous wildflowers that blanket the area during spring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Namaqualand
- Stop in Springbok for supplies
- Travel to Orange River camp
Landmarks/POIs Namaqualand Springbok Orange River - Day 3
Orange River to Keetmanshoop
There's an optional canoe trip on the Orange River available in the morning if you're interested. After lunch, you'll head inland to Fish River Canyon for a gentle walk along the rim. Later, the drive continues west to Keetmanshoop where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gentle walk along Fish River Canyon rim
- Travel to Keetmanshoop
Optional Activities
- Canoe trip on the Orange River
Landmarks/POIs Orange River Fish River Canyon Keetmanshoop - Day 4
Keetmanshoop to Namib Desert
The morning focuses on exploring Quiver Tree Forest and The Giants Playground with their massive dolerite boulder formations. Then comes a long drive deeper into the Namib Desert along dusty roads through farmlands. By evening you'll settle at camp right at the edge of the dune fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Quiver Tree Forest
- Explore The Giants Playground
- Travel through Namib Desert landscape
Landmarks/POIs Quiver Tree Forest The Giants Playground Namib Desert - Day 5
Namib Desert
This is a rest day to relax and recharge. You'll have time to take in the desert landscapes surrounding your camp and recover from the previous days of travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Self-guided walks from camp
Landmarks/POIs Namib Desert - Day 6
Namib-Naukluft National Park
You'll rise early for the drive to Namib-Naukluft National Park, arriving just after sunrise. The day includes climbing famous Dune 45 to watch the desert colors shift and change. After a hearty breakfast, a 4x4 transfer takes you to Sossusvlei to explore the pans on foot. You'll visit Sesriem Canyon before settling down under the desert stars for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Enter Namib-Naukluft National Park at sunrise
- Climb Dune 45
- Hearty breakfast
- 4x4 transfer to Sossusvlei
- Visit Sossusvlei pans on foot
- Visit Deadvlei
- Visit Sesriem Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Namib-Naukluft National Park Dune 45 Sossusvlei Deadvlei Sesriem Canyon - Day 7
Sesriem to Swakopmund
A local desert expert leads an enlightening desert excursion, which may happen in the afternoon of the previous day. There's a stop to mark crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. From there the route heads west into the sunset toward Swakopmund, a coastal town where you'll find both adventure and civilization. Dinner is at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Local desert expert excursion
- Stop at Tropic of Capricorn
- Travel to Swakopmund
- Dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Various thrilling adventures available in Swakopmund
Landmarks/POIs Tropic of Capricorn Swakopmund - Day 8
Swakopmund
You'll have the day to explore Swakopmund at your own pace. The town offers German-inspired coffee shops and bakeries, craft markets to browse, and various amenities. It's a good base to prepare for the journey through northern Namibia ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore German-inspired coffee shops and bakeries
- Visit craft markets
- Various attractions and activities in Swakopmund
Landmarks/POIs Swakopmund - Day 9
Swakopmund to Brandberg
The route travels north where desert sands meet the Atlantic Ocean. You'll stop at seaside Wolwekrans for photos, then visit the Lichen Fields for a guided viewing. At The Brandberg (Burning Mountains), Namibia's highest peaks, you'll hike about 2 hours round trip to see the White Lady rock painting. This ancient artwork is one of over 45,000 in the area and is estimated to be around 2,000 years old. The hike crosses rough terrain along the Tsisab River gorge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Wlotskabaken
- Visit Lichen Fields with guide talk
- Approximately 2-hour return hike to White Lady rock painting at The Brandberg
Landmarks/POIs Wlotskabaken Lichen Fields The Brandberg White Lady - Day 10
Brandberg to Etosha
Today brings travel to Etosha National Park, one of Africa's finest game parks at 18,000 square kilometers. You'll settle in and prepare for your wildlife adventure beginning tomorrow. Etosha means 'great white area,' named for the large dried pan in the park's center.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Etosha National Park
- Prepare for park exploration
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park Etosha Pan - Day 11
Etosha National Park
You'll spend a full day on safari exploring the edges of the Etosha Pan. Wildlife sightings vary from day to day, and that unpredictability keeps everyone alert and watching for special moments throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day game drive exploring Etosha Pan edges
Landmarks/POIs Etosha Pan - Day 12
Etosha
The morning is relaxed around camp. After lunch, you'll board your truck, enter the park, and enjoy an afternoon game drive as the route heads toward the next overnight camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive through Etosha
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park - Day 13
Etosha to Divundu
You'll leave the white sands of Etosha behind and venture toward the Kavango River. The overnight stop is in Divundu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Divundu
Landmarks/POIs Kavango River Divundu - Day 14
Divundu to Maun
A leisurely boat cruise takes you along the beautiful Kavango River. Later you'll cross the border into Botswana and head toward Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. You'll spend the night in Maun before continuing to your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely boat cruise on Kavango River
- Cross border into Botswana
- Travel to Maun
Landmarks/POIs Kavango River Maun - Day 15
Maun to Okavango Delta
For the next 2 nights you'll be separated from your Nomad truck, so pack lightly with just essentials. Early risers can take an optional scenic flight over the Delta (weather permitting). Smaller safari vehicles collect you from Maun and transfer you to Khwai Conservation Area. Your guide will brief you on the afternoon mokoro excursion into the Okavango Delta. You'll stay in rustic meru-style tents with en-suite bucket showers and chemical toilets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Khwai Conservation Area in 4x4 safari vehicles
- Guide briefing for mokoro excursion
Optional Activities
- Optional scenic flight over Okavango Delta (weather permitting)
Landmarks/POIs Okavango Delta Khwai Conservation Area - Day 16
Moremi Game Reserve
A full day game drive takes you through Moremi Game Reserve in 4x4 vehicles. The route traverses wetlands, open water, grasslands, and savanna woodland as you search for wildlife. Expect bumpy roads while exploring this wilderness area. By evening you'll return to Khwai to share sightings with other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day game drive through Moremi Game Reserve in 4x4 vehicles
- Exploration of wetland, open water, grassland, and savanna habitats
Landmarks/POIs Moremi Game Reserve - Day 17
Khwai to Nata
You'll pack up camp and depart at first light in open 4x4 safari vehicles, passing the Botswanan salt pans. Your Nomad truck meets you in Maun before the scenic drive to Nata. Watch for wildlife encounters along the way to your overnight destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning departure in 4x4 safari vehicles
- Drive through Botswanan salt pans
- Rejoin Nomad truck in Maun
- Scenic drive from Maun to Nata
Landmarks/POIs Botswanan Salt Pans Maun Nata - Day 18
Nata to Kasane
The journey goes from the Kalahari sands of Nata to Kasane. You'll arrive in time for lunch and a rest in the afternoon. Later, you'll explore Chobe National Park from the river on a leisurely boat cruise, getting up close with the many elephants that frequent the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon leisurely boat cruise on river in Chobe National Park
- View elephant herds on the Chobe River
Landmarks/POIs Chobe National Park Chobe River Kasane - Day 19
Kasane to Victoria Falls
You'll cross the border into Zimbabwe this morning and travel to Victoria Falls. The day focuses on visiting the spectacular Victoria Falls at your leisure (known locally as Mosi-oa Tunya, 'the smoke that thunders'). Much of the time is spent viewing the mighty Zambezi River as it drops into the Batoka Gorge. The bustling adventure town also has optional adrenaline activities or more relaxed options like craft markets and coffee shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross border into Zimbabwe
- Visit Victoria Falls
- View Zambezi River and Batoka Gorge
Optional Activities
- Various adrenaline-fueled adventure activities
- Explore craft markets
- Visit coffee shops
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls Batoka Gorge Zambezi River - Day 20
Victoria Falls
Your tour ends after breakfast. With many activities available in Victoria Falls, today is your chance to enjoy what suits your style, whether that's rafting the Zambezi River, taking a flight over the Falls, or checking out other attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Raft the mighty Zambezi River
- Flight over Victoria Falls
- Other adventure activities available in Victoria Falls
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls Zambezi River
