Kruger, Falls, Delta & Cape (Accommodated) - 25 Days

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Who is this trip for

Genders

  • Female52%
  • Male48%

Average age

46
18 Min75 Max

Start / End

  • Pretoria
  • Cape Town

Physical rating

2/5

Group size

1 - 18

Meals included

62

Highlights

  • Kruger National Park - Game drive in search of the Big Five in South Africa's premier wildlife reserve
  • Matobo National Park - Join a walking safari and game drive with a specialist guide in search of rhinos and elusive leopards
  • Livingstone - Discover the spectacular Victoria Falls, with an included visit to this natural wonder
  • Chobe National Park - Cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos, elephants and crocodiles, then game drive in search of lions and leopards
  • Okavango Delta - Paddle traditional mokoro canoes through this biodiverse wetland and enjoy an optional scenic flight
  • Etosha National Park - Search for the wildlife which gathers around the limited watering holes in this barren salt pan
  • Swakopmund - Relax in this coastal German colonial town with free time to sit by the pool, go skydiving, dolphin-watching or surfing
  • Namib-Naukluft National Park - Climb to the top of Dune 45 for tremendous views, discover barren Deadvlei and marvel at Sesriem Canyon
  • Fish River Canyon - Admire this colossal canyon, which scars the Earth for 160km, second only in size to the USA's Grand Canyon
  • Cape Town - End your adventure in South Africa's 'Mother City' with a township tour.

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Summary

ACCOMMODATED SAFARI: Embark on an overland adventure travelling from Pretoria to Cape Town in South Africa, through Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Discover the wildlife of Kruger, Chobe and Etosha on game drives and spot rhinos on a walking safari in Matobo National Park. Gaze at the spectacular Victoria Falls, explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta and climb dunes in the Namib Desert. Taking in the best of Southern Africa in 25 days.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Pretoria

    Pretoria - Hazyview. Departing South Africa's administrative capital of Pretoria aboard our overland truck, we head through the scenic Mpumalanga region to reach Kruger National Park. Fences in the area were removed several years ago to create the Greater Kruger ecosystem, one of Africa's best wild places. We'll enjoy Shangaan tribal dancing and singing tonight before we head into the park tomorrow.

    Please note: Please arrive in Pretoria at least one night before your tour. There will be a pre-departure meeting at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure and the tour departs at 7am on day 1. Refer to the Joining Instructions for more information. We can book an airport transfer from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria pre-tour accommodation upon request.

  • Day 2

    Kruger National Park

    Today we'll head into Kruger National Park on safari, making use of specialized 4X4 vehicles and a resident local guide. Kruger is home to all of the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo) and is an African stronghold for the white rhino and the critically endangered black rhino. Our game drive lasts all day, with a break for lunch.

    Returning to our hotel, you will have the option to head back out into the park at night, when creatures such as leopards become more active.

  • Day 3

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park - Tshipise. Leaving the Greater Kruger area aboard our overland truck, we head north through the South African countryside to Tshipise, in the Limpopo province.

    Tonight's accommodation is in a picturesque resort next to a nature reserve, surrounded by thick woodland. There is free time to relax by the pool or in a nearby hot spring, and you may want to go and have a look at one of the biggest baobab trees in South Africa.

  • Day 4

    Matobo

    Tshipise - Matobo (Zimbabwe). After a refreshing night’s sleep, we make our way across the border to Zimbabwe and on to Matobo. We stop in Bulawayo for supplies before heading to our campsite.

  • Day 5

    Matobo National Park

    Matobo National Park is one of Zimbabwe's premier wildlife reserves and today we'll enjoy a game drive and a walking safari in the park, which is home to the largest concentration of rhinos in Africa. Matobo also has a huge leopard population, and we'll keep our eyes peeled in the treetops for one of these elusive cats. Our tour ends at lunchtime and the rest of today is at leisure.

    Alternatively, you can book an optional extension to today's tour. Head into the Matobo Hills to see some of the ancient Bushmen paintings in the area, and visit the grave of Cecil Rhodes, an important but controversial historical figure who ruled as Prime Minister of the colonial Cape Colony from 1890 - 1896. Rhodes grew up as a diamond magnate before entering politics. As Prime Minister of Britain's colony, he was a believer in Empire, and cruelly expropriated land from black Africans, as well as barring many non-white citizens from voting. His grave remains a controversial place in modern Zimbabwe today.

  • Day 6

    Livingstone and the Victoria Falls

    Matobo - Victoria Falls - Livingstone (Zambia). Leaving Matobo, we drive via the town of Victoria Falls before crossing the border into Zambia and arriving in Livingstone on day 6. Named after the explorer David Livingstone, this is our base for visiting the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, the world's largest sheet of falling water and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Known locally as 'Mosi Oa Tunya', the 'Smoke that Thunders', we will enjoy an included visit to see the falls.

    Day 7 is free to enjoy optional activities such as rafting, canoeing, abseiling or scenic flights over the cascade. See the Trip Notes for more details.

  • Day 8

    Chobe River Cruise

    Livingstone - Chobe National Park (Botswana). Say goodbye to Zambia as we cross into Botswana today and make the short journey to Kasane, gateway to Chobe National Park. Botswana's premier game reserve is home to all of the Big Five as well as abundant bird life, including the rare African Fish Eagle. Later in the afternoon we take a Fish Eagle cruise on the Chobe River - a great opportunity to see hippo and perhaps elephant or buffalo coming to the river to bathe and drink.

  • Day 9

    Chobe National Park

    Chobe National Park - Nata. This morning we enjoy a game drive in Chobe National Park before packing up and heading to the Nata region of Botswana. We are likely to spot species such as buffalo as we drive through this sparsely populated region. Our accommodation tonight is unfenced, meaning local wildlife is free to wander through - our groups often enjoy some of their best wildlife experiences here.

  • Day 10

    Maun

    Nata - Maun. Today sees us travelling to Maun, 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 12 instead.

  • Day 11

    The Okavango Delta

    Maun - Okavango Delta - Maun. On day 11 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 accommodation, which is located in the delta itself.

    Day 12 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 10.

  • Day 13

    Hello, Namibia

    Maun - - Omaheke Region, near Gobabis (Namibia). Boarding our overland truck, we travel to the Namibian border via Ghanzi, skirting the edge of the barren Kalahari Desert. Having crossed the border, we reach our chalets, and there is an included bush walk with the local San Bushmen, during which we can learn about the way of life for this ancient tribe and discover how they work with, rather than against nature - something we can all learn from! Please note this activity may take place on day 8 instead, depending on our arrival time.

  • Day 14

    Windhoek

    Gobabis - 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 accommodation 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.

  • Day 15

    Etosha National Park

    Windhoek - 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 15 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 16 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 accommodation, or perhaps a different one, depending on your tour leader's decision.

  • Day 17

    Spitzkoppe

    Etosha National Park - Spitzkoppe. Leaving Etosha, 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.

  • Day 18

    Swakopmund

    Spitzkoppe - Swakopmund. On day 18 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.

    The rest of day 18 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 20

    Tropic of Capricorn

    Swakopmund - Solitaire Area. Continuing south, we cross over the Tropic of Capricorn, stopping for a photo opportunity en-route to our stunning desert campsite in the Khomas region of Namibia.

  • Day 21

    Namib Naukluft National Park

    Solitaire Area - Namib Naukluft National Park - Sesriem Area. This morning we head into Namib-Naukluft National Park, arriving at the desert's most famous landmark - Dune 45. This towering sand dune is more than 300 metres high - you are welcome to try to climb the dune if you are up to it!

    Journeying deeper into the park, we arrive at Deadvlei, a white clay pan surrounded by the rolling golden dunes and home to eerie petrified trees. You'll want to remember your camera as the area changes colour with the movement of the sun across the sky. En route to our accommodation for the night, we also make a stop at Sesriem Canyon.

  • Day 22

    Fish River Canyon

    Sesriem Area - Fish River Canyon. If you thought Sesriem Canyon was impressive, you're in for a treat today! It's a long drive south through desert scenery to reach 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 23

    The Orange River

    Fish River Canyon - Gariep (Orange) River. Travelling south we reach the Orange River, also known as the Gariep. For much of its length, the Orange River marks the border between Namibia and South Africa. Our accommodation is located on the Namibian side, and there is an optional canoe safari for those who want to see some of the surrounding scenery.

  • Day 24

    Cederberg & optional wine tasting

    Orange River - Cederberg Region (South Africa). Crossing the border this morning we enter the seventh and final country of our adventure: South Africa. Driving south through the Namaqualand region, we will be treated to the sight of beautiful wildflowers if travelling in spring (August - September). Arriving at our riverside lodge , there is optional wine tasting for those who wish to try some of the Cederberg region's fine wines.

  • Day 25

    Cape Town

    Cederberg - Cape Town. Today we complete our journey to Cape Town, South Africa's 'Mother City', where our tour comes to an end.

    Home to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and some of the world's most spectacular scenery, we strongly recommend booking post-tour accommodation to further explore this iconic city. We can arrange this accommodation for you.

What's Included

  • Meals

    Breakfasts: 24, Lunches: 19, Dinners: 19

    Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

    Vegetarian options available

  • Local Guide

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    This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

  • Wifi

    Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

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