Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town to Cederberg
Your African adventure begins in the Cape Flats where you'll meet local residents and check out community projects happening in the area. After that, you board the overland truck heading north through the Western Cape, passing through Citrusdal's fruit-growing region. By evening you'll reach a lodge beside the Olifants River in the Cederberg mountains, where you can try some local wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cape Town Township Tour
- Overland truck journey through Western Cape and Citrusdal
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Cederberg lodge
Landmarks/POIs Cape Flats Citrusdal Olifants River - Day 2
Cederberg to Orange River
The terrain gets drier and rockier as you head north toward the Namibian border, crossing at Vioolsdrift. You'll camp right next to the Gariep (Orange) River, which marks the border between South Africa and Namibia. The river is safe for swimming, and the dark skies here make for excellent stargazing since there's so little light pollution in this remote area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overland truck journey to Orange River
- Swimming in Orange River
Optional Activities
- Canoe trip on Orange River (available on Day 2 or Day 3)
Landmarks/POIs Vioolsdrift Border Crossing Orange River (Gariep River) - Day 3
Orange River to Fish River Canyon
This morning there's an optional canoe safari available if you didn't do it yesterday. Later, you drive north to Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon, dropping more than 500 metres deep and stretching 160km. You'll stop at viewpoints and visit Hell's Corner, known for its sharp dramatic bend in the canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fish River Canyon
- Viewpoint stops at Fish River Canyon
- Visit Hell's Corner
Optional Activities
- Canoe safari on Orange River
Landmarks/POIs Fish River Canyon Hell's Corner - Day 4
Fish River Canyon to Sesriem Area
It's a long drive north to the Sesriem area, where you'll arrive on the edge of Namib-Naukluft National Park. This park protects huge expanses of the Namib Desert and the Naukluft mountains, making it a stunning base for exploring what comes next.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overland truck journey to Sesriem Area
Landmarks/POIs Namib-Naukluft National Park - Day 5
Sesriem Area to Solitaire Area via Namib-Naukluft National Park
Start your desert exploration by climbing Dune 45, one of the tallest sand dunes here, and the climb rewards you with incredible views across the landscape. Next you'll visit Deadvlei, a stark white salt pan scattered with petrified trees and surrounded by rolling red sand dunes. Before heading to camp in Solitaire, you'll stop at Sesriem Canyon to check it out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sossusvlei guided walk and Dune 45 excursion
- Visit Deadvlei
- Visit Sesriem Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Dune 45 Deadvlei Sesriem Canyon - Days 6 - 7
Swakopmund (Free Day)
You have the full day to explore Swakopmund at your own pace. Walk around the town's relaxed cafe scene and colonial architecture, or if you're feeling more active, there are optional adventure activities available. It's really up to what you're in the mood for.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Quad-biking
- Sand boarding
- Skydiving
- Dolphin-watching cruises
Landmarks/POIs Swakopmund - Day 8
Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
Leaving Swakopmund, you head inland into Damaraland toward Spitzkoppe, a mountain peak that rises to 1800 metres and features incredibly well-preserved bushmen paintings and spectacular rock formations. As the sun moves across the sky, watch the rocks shift through different colours, which is especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. You'll camp at the mountain's base tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings
- Overland truck journey to Spitzkoppe
Landmarks/POIs Spitzkoppe Damaraland - Days 9 - 10
Etosha National Park
Spend the full day on game drives across Etosha National Park, stopping whenever wildlife shows up. You and your tour leader will track animals throughout the reserve, potentially staying at different campsites depending on where wildlife sightings are concentrated that day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park game drives
- Full day game drive with wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park - Day 11
Etosha National Park to Windhoek
You arrive in Windhoek, Namibia's capital city with around 470,000 residents and lots of German colonial architecture scattered throughout. The camp sits on the city's edge, making it easy to head into town for food and exploring. Many people visit Joe's Beerhouse, which is probably Namibia's most famous restaurant, if you want to eat there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overland truck journey to Windhoek
Optional Activities
- Visit Joe's Beerhouse restaurant
- Explore Windhoek city centre
Landmarks/POIs Windhoek - Day 12
Windhoek to Gobabis
Head east to Gobabis near the Botswanan border to meet local San Bushmen, one of the oldest surviving cultures in Southern Africa. You'll take a bush walk with them to learn about their way of life, which has lasted for centuries. The San people work closely with nature and manage resources in a sustainable way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kalahari Bushman Walk
- Overland truck journey to Gobabis
Landmarks/POIs Gobabis - Day 13
Gobabis to Maun
Travel to Maun in Botswana, which will be your base for exploring the Okavango Delta. If time allows, you can take a scenic flight over the delta today to see its scale and beauty. If not, that opportunity will be available on Day 15 instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overland truck journey to Maun
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Okavango Delta
Landmarks/POIs Maun Okavango Delta - Days 14 - 15
Okavango Delta to Maun
This morning you'll take another mokoro ride back out of the delta before returning to Maun. If you didn't have the scenic flight on Day 13, there's time for it now. You also have the option to try horse riding or simply relax by the pool at the campsite before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mokoro ride back out of Okavango Delta
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Okavango Delta
- Horse riding
- Pool relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Okavango Delta Maun - Day 16
Maun to Nata Region
Drive through a wildlife corridor between the desolate Nxai and Makgadikgadi pans. Along the way, you'll stop to admire towering baobab trees standing across the landscape. By afternoon you reach your unfenced camp. You might be lucky enough to see elephants and antelope walk right up to the camp area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overland truck journey through wildlife corridor
- Baobab tree viewing
Landmarks/POIs Makgadikgadi Pans Nxai Pans - Day 17
Nata Region to Kasane
Journey to Kasane in Botswana's north, which is the gateway to Chobe National Park. Later today you'll enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River where huge herds of elephants often come down to the water's edge. You'll also see hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and the rare African fish eagle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chobe River boat cruise
- Overland truck journey to Kasane
Landmarks/POIs Kasane Chobe River Chobe National Park - Day 18
Kasane to Livingstone via Chobe National Park
Start with a morning game drive through Chobe National Park in specialized safari vehicles with a resident guide. The park is home to all of the Big Five, though rhinos are extremely rare here. Afterward, you board a ferry in the overland truck to cross the Chobe and Zambezi rivers into Zambia, arriving in Livingstone. Visit Victoria Falls (Mosi oa Tunya, meaning 'the Smoke that Thunders'), and camp on the Zambezi River banks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chobe National Park game drive in purpose-built safari vehicle with resident guide
- Ferry crossing of Chobe and Zambezi rivers
- Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
Landmarks/POIs Chobe National Park Chobe River Zambezi River Livingstone Victoria Falls - Day 19
Livingstone
Your tour ends after breakfast. The operator recommends staying a few more days to properly explore the Victoria Falls area. You could check out local markets, volunteer with community projects, or simply relax at the waterfront watching the Zambezi River flow toward the falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Market exploration
- Local volunteer projects
- Waterfront relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambezi River
