Cape, Delta & Falls (Accommodated) - 19 days
Cape, Delta & Falls (Accommodated) - 19 days
Cape, Delta & Falls (Accommodated) - 19 days
19 Days Starting in Cape Town, South Africa and ending in Livingstone, Zambia
Visiting: Cape Town, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Namib Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Gobabis, Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Livingstone
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2531/CDFA
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
18-75
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a 19-day adventure through the heart of Southern Africa with the "Cape, Delta & Falls" tour. Begin your journey in Cape Town, South Africa, exploring vibrant townships before heading north to the majestic Fish River Canyon in Namibia. Experience the towering dunes of Namib-Naukluft National Park and the coastal charm of Swakopmund. Discover ancient bushmen paintings at Spitzkoppe and witness the wildlife spectacle of Etosha National Park. Cross into Botswana to explore the lush Okavango Delta by traditional mokoro canoe and enjoy thrilling game drives in Chobe National Park. Conclude your epic journey in Livingstone, Zambia, with a visit to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. This small group tour offers a mix of simple accommodations and camping, guided by a licensed crew, ensuring an unforgettable African experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: lodge by the Olifants River
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Cape Town - Cederberg. Our African adventure begins today with a tour of the Cape Flats, to the east of the city. Visiting a local township, we'll meet local people and discover some of the community projects in the area. Then it's time to climb aboard our overland truck as we head north, through the Western Cape and the fruit-growing region of Citrusdal. Our first night is spent at a lodge by the Olifants River in the Cederberg area, and you will have the opportunity to taste some of the region's famous wines.
Please note: The pre-departure meeting is held at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure. The tour departs at 08:00 on Day 1 so please arrive in Cape Town the day before your tour. Refer to the Joining Instructions in the Trip Notes for more information. We can book accommodation and transfers on request.
Day 2: Orange River
Location: Orange River
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Orange River
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cederberg - Orange River (Namibia). Continuing north, we pass through drier, rockier territory until we reach the Namibian border, crossing at Vioolsdrift. Tonight's accommodation is beside the Gariep (AKA Orange) River, which marks the border between South Africa and Namibia for much of its length. The river is safe for swimming, and you can also enjoy an optional canoe trip on this important waterway either today or on day 3. The dark skies in this isolated area are also great for stargazing.
Day 3: Fish River Canyon
Location: Fish River Canyon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Orange River - Fish River Canyon. There is time for the optional canoe safari this morning, if we didn't have time yesterday. Then we drive north to Fish River Canyon, second only in size to the Grand Canyon in the USA. More than 500 metres deep and scarring the land for 160km, it's a jaw-dropping sight to behold. We'll stop at a couple of viewpoints and visit the canyon's famously sharp bend, known as 'Hell's Corner'.
Day 4: Namib Naukluft National Park
Location: Namib Naukluft National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fish River Canyon - Namib-Naukluft National Park. We have a long drive today as we journey to the edge of Namib-Naukluft National Park, which protects great swathes of the Namib Desert and the Naukluft mountains. We'll camp on the edge of the park, ready to explore tomorrow.
Day 5: Namib Naukluft National Park
Location: Namib Naukluft National Park
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Solitaire
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namib-Naukluft National Park - Solitaire. It's time to explore the Namib Desert! Our first stop is mighty Dune 45, one of the tallest sand dunes in the region. It's a dazzling sight, and the reward for climbing to the top is incredible views over the surrounding area. Then it's on to Deadvlei, a barren salt pan with petrified trees, completely surrounded by rolling sand dunes.
Our last stop is Sesriem Canyon, which isn't as impressive as Fish River Canyon, but it is worth a visit nonetheless. Tonight's campsite is in the tiny desert settlement of Solitaire.
Day 6-7: Swakopmund
Location: Swakopmund
Accommodation Name: simple dormitory accommodation in Swakopmund
Meals Included: Breakfast
Solitaire - Swakopmund. On day 6 we drive to Swakopmund, a German colonial town located on Namibia's famous Skeleton Coast. We'll be staying in simple dormitory accommodation in Swakopmund, rather than camping.
The rest of day 6 and the following day are free for you to explore Swakopmund as you see fit. Wander around the town and indulge in the relaxed cafe culture and German colonial architecture. There are also lots of optional activities available including quad-biking, sand boarding, skydiving, and dolphin-watching cruises. See the Trip Notes for further details.
Day 8: Spitzkoppe
Location: Spitzkoppe
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Spitzkoppe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Swakopmund - Spitzkoppe. Leaving coastal Swakopmund, we head into the Damaraland region and our destination - Spitzkoppe. At this mountain peak, you can see incredibly well-preserved bushmen paintings and spectacular rock formations reaching 1800 metres above sea level. As the sun moves across the sky, the rocks change colour, a sight that is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset. We'll be staying at a campsite at the base of the mountain, so you can enjoy this sunset with a refreshing drink.
Please note that some travellers may be joining the tour in Swakopmund.
Day 9-10: Etosha National Park
Location: Etosha National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spitzkoppe - Etosha National Park. The next two days will be spent exploring Namibia's iconic Etosha National Park. This 20,000 square kilometre reserve is dominated by a salt pan, which floods seasonally but is also home to a select few watering holes all year round. Wildlife is easy to spot as the animals tend to gather around these scarce water sources.
We spend two nights in the park, and our itinerary is flexible depending on the conditions and the location of wildlife. We'll generally enjoy a short game drive on day 9 before spending our first night at a camp with a floodlit watering hole. Here you may be lucky enough to spot elephants, giraffe, hyenas and even lions.
Day 10 is spent on a full day's game drive across the park, stopping whenever we see anything of interest. We will either return to our first campsite, or perhaps a different one, depending on your tour leader's decision.
Day 11: Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Etosha National Park - Windhoek. Today we arrive in Namibia's charming capital. Windhoek is a tiny capital by global standards, with a population of just 470,000 people. It has lots of German architecture, a reminder of Namibia's early colonial past. Our camp is located on the edge of the city, and it is easy to head in to grab a bite to eat and have a wander around if you wish. We recommend a drink at Joe's Beerhouse, perhaps the most famous restaurant in Namibia. Please note that some group members may be starting their tour in Windhoek.
Day 12: Gobabis
Location: Gobabis
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Gobabis region
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Windhoek - Gobabis. Say goodbye to Windhoek as we travel east to the city of Gobabis, near the Botswanan border. Today we meet some of the local San Bushmen. The San culture is one of the oldest surviving cultures in Southern Africa and we'll enjoy a bush walk and learn more about the way of life which has endured for centuries. The San people work with nature and manage their resources responsibly, something we could all learn from.
Day 13: Maun
Location: Maun
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gobabis - Maun (Botswana). Today sees us travelling to Maun in Botswana, our base for exploring the famed Okavango Delta. If time allows, there is the opportunity for you to take a scenic flight over the delta - if we haven't got time today then this opportunity will be offered on day 15 instead.
Day 14-15: Okavango Delta
Location: Okavango Delta
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maun - Okavango Delta - Maun. On day 14 we enjoy our overnight excursion in specialized safari vehicles into the Okavango Delta. The delta is a natural wetland spread out over more than 1.6 million hectares, home to an incredible diversity of life. Reaching the mokoro polers station, we transfer to these traditional canoes and paddle along the waterways of the delta to our camp, which is located in the delta itself.
Day 15 sees us enjoying another mokoro ride back out of the delta before returning to Maun, where there is time for the optional scenic flight if we didn't have time for this on day 13. Horse riding is also offered, or you can simply relax by the pool at our camp.
Day 16: Nata Region
Location: Nata
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maun - Nata region. Today's drive takes us through a wildlife corridor between the desolate Nxai and Magkadigkadi pans. We'll stop en route to admire some of the region's towering baobab trees and arrive at our unfenced camp in the afternoon. If you're lucky, you could see all sorts of wildlife, including elephants and antelope, come right up to camp.
Day 17: Chobe National Park
Location: Kasane
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nata Region - Kasane. We make the journey to Kasane in Botswana's north. Kasane is the gateway to Chobe National Park and we'll enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River today. Chobe is home to huge herds of elephants, which we may be able to see down at the water's edge. Other species to look out for include hippo, crocodiles, buffalo and the rare African fish eagle.
Day 18: Chobe National Park
Location: Chobe National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kasane - Chobe National Park - Livingstone (Zambia). This morning we transfer to specialized safari vehicles for a game drive in Chobe National Park, which is home to all of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo), although rhinos are very rare here.
It's then time to say goodbye to Botswana as we board a ferry in our overland truck to cross the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers into Zambia. Our destination is the town of Livingstone, Zambia's base for exploring Victoria Falls.
Known as ‘Mosi oa Tunya’, the ‘Smoke that Thunders’, Victoria Falls is the world's largest falling sheet of water. There's an included visit to the waterfall today, and we set up camp at a campsite on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Day 19: Livingstone
Location: Livingstone
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our tour ends after breakfast, but we highly recommend staying a few more days in the area in order to explore the Victoria Falls area to the full. Apart from the adventure activities already mentioned check out the markets, volunteer a day in some worthwhile local projects, or simply relax at the beautiful waterfront and watch the Zambezi River flow quickly past on its way to Victoria Falls.
What's Included
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Meals
The tour includes 18 breakfasts, 15 lunches, and 14 dinners.
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Accommodation
Accommodation includes 13 nights in simple accommodation, 4 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, and 1 night in a permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta.
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Tour Crew
The tour is escorted by a licensed 2-person crew.
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Transportation
Transportation is provided in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment.
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Cape Town Township Tour
An included tour of the Cape Town township is part of the itinerary.
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Sesriem & Fish River Canyon Visit
Visits to Sesriem and Fish River Canyon are included.
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Sossusvlei Shuttle, Guided Walk and Dune 45 Excursion
A shuttle, guided walk, and excursion to Dune 45 in Sossusvlei are included.
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Spitzkoppe Excursion
An excursion to see Bushmen paintings at Spitzkoppe is included.
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Etosha National Park Game Drives
Game drives in Etosha National Park are included.
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Kalahari Bushman Walk
A walk with the Kalahari Bushmen is included.
What's Not Included
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International Flights and Visas
International flights and visas are not included.
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Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are not included but can be booked on request.
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Tipping
Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities are not included, with prices listed in the Trip Notes.
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Local Payment
A local payment of $390 is required, to be paid in USD.
Age Policy
18 and over. Anyone over 65 to complete a Tour Suitability Form.Maximum age 75.
Mode of Transport
Travel in a 24-seater overland truck equipped with camping and cooking gear, ensuring a comfortable journey through the diverse landscapes of Southern Africa.
Accommodation
Experience a blend of simple accommodation and camping on this 19-day adventure, with 13 nights in basic lodgings, 4 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, and 1 night in a permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes 13 nights of simple accommodation, 4 nights of camping in 2-person dome tents, and 1 night in a permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 18 breakfasts, 15 lunches, and 14 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation is provided in a 24-seater overland truck equipped with camping and cooking equipment.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are several optional activities available, such as a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, quad-biking, sand boarding, skydiving, and dolphin-watching cruises in Swakopmund.
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What wildlife experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes game drives in Etosha National Park, a mokoro and walking safari in the Okavango Delta, and a Chobe River boat cruise and game drive in Chobe National Park.
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Is there a pre-departure meeting for the tour?
Yes, there is a pre-departure meeting held at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure.
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What is the age policy for this tour?
The tour is for individuals aged 18 and over. Anyone over 65 must complete a Tour Suitability Form, and the maximum age is 75.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts in Cape Town, South Africa, and ends in Livingstone, Zambia.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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