Sunway Safaris Cape to Victoria Falls Explorer - 21 days • Indafrica Travel

Cape to Vic Falls – Africa’s ‘Iconic” Overland Route

Cape Town to Victoria Falls is one of the classic “overland” routes in Southern Africa, including the Namib Desert, Etosha NP and the Okavango Delta. The variety of highlights makes it easy to see why this is one of our most popular tours.

Tour Details:

Tour Code: CV21
Tour Name: Cape to Victoria Falls Explorer - Camping
Duration: 21 days
Touring Style: Small Group
Grade: Camping - Adventure

Price From: NZ$4,315 per person (twin share)
Local Payment? No
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Ends: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Includes: Entrance fees, use of camping equipment (except sleeping bag/pillow), transport in safari truck/minibus & 4WD, meals as per itinerary, professional guides

Highlights:
Etosha National Park, Kalahari, Namib Desert, Okavango Delta, Swakopmund, Victoria Falls

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Itinerary:

DAY 1 | CAPE TOWN

Departing, after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 08:00am we visit Hout Bay harbour en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and then the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. We sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense).

DAY 2 | CEDERBERG

The Cederberg is a massive rocky wilderness where giant sandstone boulders have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. In the afternoon we explore the rugged landscape on foot.

DAY 3 | GARIEP RIVER

We make our way into the more arid regions and upon entering Namibia, we camp at the Gariep River. Free time for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense).

DAY 4 | FISH RIVER CANYON

We make our way to Fish River Canyon, the second larg¬est canyon in the world. In the afternoon we watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon’s rim.

DAY 5 - 6 | NAMIB DESERT

Towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes.

DAY 7 - 8 | SWAKOPMUND

Lunar landscapes surround the coastal town of Swakopmund as we approach the coast. Day free to explore the town or try dune boarding or sea kayaking (own expense). We enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense).

DAY 9 | SPITZKOP

Beautiful desert landscapes. We move north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes rising out of the desert. Enjoy a magnificent sunset. We’ll take a short walk to explore the area.

DAY 10 | UGAB WILDERNESS

Our next stop is the Brandberg where we camp next to the dry Ugab River, home to the rare desert elephants. We explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with rock art.

DAY 11 - 12 | ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”, in the game rich northwest corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife. We take game drives around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes before we camp at Okaukuejo with its flood-lit waterhole. (Subject to animal movements we may use any of the 3 camps in Etosha.)

DAY 13 | WINDHOEK

The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We visit the cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).

DAY 14 | KALAHARI

Crossing into Botswana we overnight in the heart of the Kalahari. We take a walk with the local San Bushmen to learn fascinating bush skills.

DAY 15 - 17 | OKAVANGO DELTA

We camp in Maun for a night in preparation before journeying deep into the Okavango Delta on mekoro (dugouts) – an experience not to be missed. We camp wild on remote islands for 2 nights and enjoy bush walks, swimming and the birdlife in this pristine wilderness area.

DAY 18 | MAKGADIKGADI PANS

Feel the vastness of Africa under a big sky sunset. After the rains, the pans fill with water and attract thousands of water birds and herds of zebra, wildebeest and springbok.

DAY 19 - 21 | ZIMBABWE/ VICTORIA FALLS

Tour Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge. Enjoy a sundowner river cruise on the mighty Zambezi or a spectacular “flight of angels” over the Falls (own expense). Tour ends at 08:00am at the camp.

Inclusions:

MEALS
20 x breakfast, 16 x lunches, 12 x dinners

TRANSPORT
Safari Truck or Minibus, 4WD Landcruiser, Mokoro

ACCOMMODATION
13 nights camping in designated campsites, 2 nights ‘camping wild’ without fences, 3 nights guest houses, 2 nights lodges

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

Entry to the Cape Cross Seal Colony
Guided walk to see the San Rock Art
Morning & afternoon game drives in Etosha National Park
Nature walk with local San Bushman
Morning & Afternoon Game Walks in the Okavango Delta

Pricing:

01 Jan – 31 Dec 2022
NZ$4,315 per person twin share
Single Supplement NZ$583

01 Jan – 31 Dec 2023
TBC – departure dates are confirmed, please see below.

Tour Dates 2022

Bold dates are guaranteed departures, all other dates are guaranteed from 4 clients.
SAa: The “Cape Town to Victoria Falls Explorer” can be combined after all “South Africa Rainbow Route” accommodated safari departures to create a complete circular safari in Southern Africa.

SAa 21-Jul-22 10-Aug-22
SAa 01-Sep-22 21-Sep-22
SAa 29-Sep-22 19-Oct-22 (2 to guarantee)
SAa 13-Oct-22 02-Nov-22
SAa 20-Oct-22 09-Nov-22
SAa 27-Oct-22 16-Nov-22
SAa 17-Nov-22 07-Dec-22
SAa 01-Dec-22 21-Dec-22
SAa 08-Dec-22 28-Dec-22
SAa 15-Dec-22 04-Jan-22 (1 to guarantee)

Tour Dates 2023

Bold dates are guaranteed departures, all other dates are guaranteed from 4 clients.
SAa: The “Cape Town to Victoria Falls Explorer” can be combined after all “South Africa Rainbow Route” accommodated safari departures to create a complete circular safari in Southern Africa.

12-Jan-23 01-Feb-23
SAa 02-Feb-23 22-Feb-23
02-Mar-23 22-Mar-23
SAa 09-Mar-23 29-Mar-23
SAa 23-Mar-23 12-Apr-23
SAa 13-Apr-23 03-May-23
SAa 27-Apr-23 17-May-23
SAa 01-Jun-23 21-Jun-23
08-Jun-23 28-Jun-23
SAa 15-Jun-23 05-Jul-23
SAa 06-Jul-23 26-Jul-23
20-Jul-23 09-Aug-23
SAa 24-Aug-23 13-Sep-23
31-Aug-23 20-Sep-23
SAag 28-Sep-23 18-Oct-23
SAa 12-Oct-23 01-Nov-23
SAa 19-Oct-23 08-Nov-23
SAa 27-Oct-23 15-Nov-23
SAa 16-Nov-23 06-Dec-23
SAa 30-Nov-23 20-Dec-23
SAa 07-Dec-23 27-Dec-23
SAa 14-Dec-23 03-Jan-24

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Not the right tour for you?

Then the shorter Cape to Windhoek provides a great introduction to South Africa and Namibia or perhaps combine this with the South Africa Rainbow Route for a circular safari of Southern Africa.

Sunway Safaris Cape to Victoria Falls Explorer – 21 days