Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll arrive in Cape Town at whatever time works for you, then head to the welcome meeting to connect with your CEO and fellow travelers. If you've booked the optional South African Wine Tour, heads up that it starts early and you might not make the welcome meeting—your CEO will have details about where to meet the next morning instead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Cape Town)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- South African Wine Tour and Tasting
- Day 2
Lambert's Bay
Travel up the Cape's west coast toward Lambert's Bay, stopping at the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre along the way. Once you reach Lambert's Bay, an included wine tasting teaches you how to taste flavors and match wines with food. After that, you can check out Bird Island or wander around town if you want to do more.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Sir Lambert's Guest House)
Included Activities
- !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
- Lambert's Bay Wine Tasting
Optional Activities
- Bird Island Visit
Landmarks !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre Bird Island - Day 3
Orange River, Namibia
Head north across the border into Namibia through dry, remote landscape. By mid-afternoon you'll cross into Namibia and stop at the scenic Orange River for the evening. You'll have free time to relax along the riverbanks and take in the surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Norotshama River Resort)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (South Africa - Namibia)
Landmarks Orange River - Day 4
Keetmanshoop, Namibia
Leave the Orange River behind and travel north to Fish River Canyon for a look at this natural feature. Then you'll drive through dramatic Namibian landscapes heading toward Keetmanshoop. In the afternoon, you'll explore Giant's Playground and the unusual Quiver Tree Forest with their geological formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Quiver Inn Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Fish River Canyon Visit
- Quiver Tree Forest
- Giant's Playground
Landmarks Fish River Canyon Quiver Tree Forest Giant's Playground - Day 5
Sesriem, Namibia
Start early and drive north through dramatic Namibian landscapes heading toward Sesriem. Arriving late afternoon, you'll reach the area with Sossusvlei's towering red sand dunes that rise up to 300m high, marking the gateway into the Namib Desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sossus Oasis Camp Site)
Landmarks Sossusvlei Dunes - Day 6
Sesriem, Namibia
Spend the day at Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded by some of the world's largest sand dunes. You can climb Dune 45 and explore the area at your own pace. Later, visit Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the region. If you want, there's an optional trip to Deadvlei available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sossus Oasis Camp Site)
Included Activities
- Sossusvlei Dunes Visit
- Sesriem Canyon Visit
Optional Activities
- Deadvlei Visit
Landmarks Sossusvlei Sesriem Canyon Deadvlei - Day 7
Swakopmund, Namibia
Travel across the empty Namib Desert for hours, taking in the landscape. You'll stop for coffee in Solitaire, a small village with a filling station and general store, then drive through Walvis Bay (known for its deep-sea harbor) before reaching Swakopmund, a historic coastal town. You'll stay two nights here and can try activities like sandboarding or skydiving if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund)
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding in the Namib Desert
- Living Desert Tour
- Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour
- Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight
Landmarks Walvis Bay Swakopmund - Day 8
Swakopmund, Namibia
Spend the day checking out what Swakopmund has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving with Ground Rush Adventures, or a scenic flight. You can pre-book your skydive on the checkout page or contact your Global Connection Officer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund)
Optional Activities
- Swakopmund Skydiving
- Sandboarding in the Namib Desert
- Living Desert Tour
- Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour
- Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight
- Day 9
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Travel east into Namibia's interior through a lunar-like landscape. You'll see Spitzkoppe in the distance as you enter Etosha National Park. In the afternoon, go on a wildlife safari drive in the touring vehicle, keeping watch for lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and antelopes. After sunset, animals often gather at watering holes near the campground.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp)
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities
- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks Etosha National Park Spitzkoppe - Day 10
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Another wildlife safari drive through Etosha National Park awaits. Keep your eyes open for the variety of animals throughout this well-known wildlife destination.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp)
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities
- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks Etosha National Park - Day 11
Windhoek, Namibia
Leave Etosha National Park and head south through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek. Stop at the G Adventures-supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop for included lunch. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore this German-influenced capital city.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Auas City Hotel)
Included Activities
- Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
Landmarks Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop - Day 12
Ghanzi, Botswana
Cross from Namibia into Botswana and travel east into the Kalahari toward Ghanzi. A guided San bushman walk shows you how the Indigenous San Bushmen adapted to this tough landscape. You'll stay at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, where the San community offers genuine hospitality. Sit around the fire to learn their history and culture, and your visit directly supports this community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Thakadu Bush Lodge), Hotel (Dqae Qare Game Reserve)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Namibia - Botswana)
- Guided Bush San Walk
- Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp
Optional Activities
- Traditional San People Dancing
Landmarks Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp - Day 13
Maun, Botswana
Travel north through the Kalahari Desert, a severely dry and bare landscape but beautiful in its own way. You'll arrive in Maun, the largest town in the Okavango Delta area. Pick up any supplies you need and get ready for your delta journey. There's an optional scenic helicopter ride available during free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sedia Riverside Hotel), Hotel (Sedia Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Delta Doors-off Scenic Helicopter Flight
Landmarks Okavango Delta - Day 14
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Begin a 1-night/2-day journey into the Okavango Delta. Drive in customized safari vehicles for about 1-2 hours to the dock, then board a traditional mokoro canoe for another 1-2 hours deep into the delta. After arriving at camp, you'll do wildlife walks and birding. In the evening, watch a traditional Tswana dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Okavango Delta Camping), Camping (Tamog Tours & Safaris Okavango Delta Camping)
Included Activities
- Okavango Delta Excursion
- Tswana Dance Performance
Landmarks Okavango Delta - Day 15
Nata, Botswana
Watch the sunrise in the delta, then travel back to Maun by mokoro. Stop there to grab your luggage and have lunch, then continue to Nata. You can do a sunset wildlife safari drive or bush walk if you want. At night, elephants often come to drink at the camp's watering hole.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elephant Sands), Lodge (Elephant Sands Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Nata Area Bushwalk
- Nata Area Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks Nata - Day 16
Kasane, Botswana
Travel to Kasane, located outside Chobe National Park, which has the largest elephant population in Southern Africa. There's an optional sunset boat cruise available on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page or through your Global Connection Officer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Thebe River Safaris Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Landmarks Chobe National Park Chobe River - Day 17
Kasane - Victoria Falls
Start early if you want with a safari drive through Chobe National Park before crossing into Zimbabwe. After that, you'll have lunch at the Lusumpuko Women's Club, a G Adventures-supported spot run by local women. From there, the afternoon is all yours to spend however you like around Victoria Falls. You can walk right up to the falls themselves, book a helicopter ride for a different perspective, or go bigger with white-water rafting or bungee jumping if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Botswana to Zimbabwe)
- Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch
Optional Activities
- Chobe National Park Safari Drive
- Victoria Falls Visit
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25 Mins
- Zambezi River Sunset Cruise
- Zambezi Bungee Jump
Landmarks Chobe National Park Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 18
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
You'll depart Victoria Falls at whatever time suits you. Optional whitewater rafting is available on the Zambezi River before you leave. Think about booking post-tour accommodation if you want more time to experience Victoria Falls and the Zambezi area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting
