Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure

This 18-day journey through four African countries hits the highlights and is perfect for the adventurer who wants to discover the...

Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa

Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure

DAY 1 Cape Town

Arrive at any time. Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.

Administrative

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

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Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Cresta Grande Cape Town

Hotel
DAY 2 Cape Town/Lambert's Bay

Head up the Cape's west coast, stopping at the G Adventures supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Arrive in Lambert's Bay and enjoy an included wine tasting. Then, opt to visit Bird Island, or stroll through this charming town. Today's journey takes you to Lambert’s Bay, a picturesque town on the west coast of South Africa, where you will enjoy an included wine tasting. Learn how to analyze your palates, listen to your taste buds, and how to pair your food with the best wine raised in the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Cape Town- Lambert's Bay5.5h350km

Travelling from Cape Town to Lambert's Bay, with a stop along the way at !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre.

Planeterra

Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre

Yzerfontein

The San people of Southern Africa have historically faced centuries of political and cultural oppression. The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre provides tailor-made training for young San women and men of Southern Africa. Travellers learn about San culture and history at the interpretive museum. Visits help trainees gain experience with international clients while garnering support for the centre's efforts to preserve San culture and history.

Cuisine

Lambert's Bay Wine Tasting

Lambert's Bay

Enjoy an included wine tasting at Lambert’s Bay. This small coastal town is named after a senior navy officer who championed the principles of conservation as he monitored the marine life here. During the tasting you will learn how to analyze your palates and listen to your taste buds. You’ll learn how to pair your food with the best wine raised in the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains.

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Accommodation

Sir Lambert's Guest House

Guesthouse
DAY 3 Lambert's Bay/Orange River

Continue north and cross into Namibia. Settle in along the banks of the Orange River with time to enjoy your surroundings. Travelling north, the group will enjoy a full day's travel through this dry and remote part of South Africa. In the mid-afternoon, cross into Namibia and a more arid region with a stop at scenic Orange River for the evening. After getting settled, choose to enjoy the late afternoon by the river bank.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Lambert's Bay- Orange River7h450km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Administrative

Border Crossing (South Africa - Namibia)

Vioolsdrift- Noordoewer

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Accommodation

Norotshama River Resort

Resort
DAY 4 Orange River/Fish River Canyon/Keetmanshoop

This morning, leave the banks of the Orange River behind as you continue on to Fish River Canyon. Visit this breathtaking canyon, then travel north, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes as you head up towards Keetmanshoop. In the afternoon visit the geological formation: Giant's Playground and the Quiver Tree Forest.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Orange River- Fish River Canyon2h124km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Nature

Fish River Canyon Visit

Fish River Canyon

Visit Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa and, arguably, the second largest in the world. We will only have access to the rim, but the views are spectacular.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Fish River Canyon- Keetmanshoop2h150km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Quiver Tree Forest

Keetmanshoop

The Quiver Tree takes its name from its Afrikaans name, Kokerboom, which is a reference to the indigenous San peoples’ practice of hollowing out the tubular branches to make quivers for their arrows (they’re known as choje in the San language). All of the trees in the forest are naturally occurring and self-propagating. You’ll find young trees growing out of rock crevasses. The oldest trees in the forest are estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old. The unusual micro-ecosystem this forest creates also attracts a surprising abundance of wildlife, most notably a large population of rock hyrax, which hikers will almost certainly find (or hear) scurrying among the rocks.

Giant's Playground

Keetmanshoop

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a group of young giants frolicking amongst stone formations. Leaping from pedestal to pedestal and crouching behind the stones during a game of hide and seek. This geological phenomenon is named Giant's Playground because of the way the series of dolerite boulders have been packed as though someone was playing a really over-the-top version of Jenga. Visit this series of formations and a rock maze just outside of Keetmanshoop.

Accommodation

Quiver Inn Guesthouse

Guesthouse
DAY 5 Keetmanshoop/Namib Desert

Start early and travel north enjoying the dramatic Namibian landscape as you head up towards Sesriem. Arrive in the area in the late afternoon, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Keetmanshoop- Namib Desert6h-8h500km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Sossus Oasis Camp Site

Campground
DAY 6 Namib Desert

Visit Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon, and climb the towering Dune 45. Opt to visit Deadvlei. Enjoy a visit to Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes, up to 300m (984 ft) high. Here, use some free time to enjoy the sand dunes on your own. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area.

Free Time

Namib DesertFULL_DAY

Head out and start exploring this unusual environment.

Nature

Sossusvlei Dunes Visit

Namib Desert

This area is famous for its high, red sand dunes. This clay and salt pan is surrounded by the dunes, making it a spectacularly beautiful sight with a remote and isolated feel.

Nature

Sesriem Canyon Visit

Namib Desert

Enjoy a short stop at Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. The Tsauchab River flows through the canyon every five to ten years, and this creates the nearby salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei.

Accommodation

Sossus Oasis Camp Site

Campground
DAY 7 Namib Desert/Swakopmund

Enjoy the views of the Namib desert before arriving in the historical town of Swakopmund. Get a real feel for the Namib Desert as we spend hours crossing this empty region. En route to the Namibian coast, take a coffee break in Solitaire, a mystical village consisting of a filling station, general dealer/coffee shop, and small mechanical workshop. Before arriving to Swakopmund, drive through Walvis Bay, the only town on the Namibian coastline that boasts a deep-sea harbor. Spend two nights in the area exploring this historical town or trying some of the numerous activities available, such as sandboarding or a skydiving. Swakopmund has bizarre lunar landscapes, unforgettable sunsets, and prehistoric Welwitchia plants.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Namib Desert- Swakopmund4.5h260km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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Accommodation

Hotel Deutsches Haus

Hotel
DAY 8 Swakopmund

Spend a day exploring all the area has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, and a scenic flight. You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

Free Time

SwakopmundFULL_DAY

Don't waste a minute—get exploring in this desert city.

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Accommodation

Hotel Deutsches Haus

Hotel
DAY 9 Swakopmund/Etosha National Park

Enter Etosha National Park and enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Begin moving east into the interior of Namibia. On this route, pass through a lunar landscape and see the imposing Spitzkoppe, also known as the “Matterhorn” of Namibia, in the distance. Visit Etosha National Park on a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and antelopes. After sunset, some animals may head to the watering holes near the campground.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Swakopmund- Etosha National Park7.5h610km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Land Tour

Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive

Etosha National Park

Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in the touring vehicle for a wildlife safari drive. Over 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, and hyenas.

Accommodation

Okaukeujo Restcamp

Campground
DAY 10 Etosha National Park

Enjoy another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for the vast array of incredible animals.

Land Tour

Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive

Etosha National Park

Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in the touring vehicle for a wildlife safari drive. Over 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, and hyenas.

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Accommodation

Okaukeujo Restcamp

Campground
DAY 11 Etosha National Park/Windhoek

Arrive in Windhoek and visit the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop for an included lunch, then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the German-influenced capital city. Leave Etosha National Park and head south through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Etosha National Park- Windhoek5h-6h415km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Planeterra

Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop

Windhoek

Penduka works with women from the Katutura township, and surrounding rural communities, by helping them develop livelihoods through working in their handicraft workshops and cafe. Penduka trains and employs women disadvantaged through poverty, disability, ill-health, or lack of education, empowering them to develop skills in textiles, beading and pottery. Pick up a fresh-packed lunch at the cafe to help support the centre before touring the facilities and purchasing some of these crafts.

Accommodation

Auas City Hotel

Hotel
DAY 12 Windhoek/Ghanzi

Get ready to check another country off your list as the group crosses the border from Namibia into Botswana. Travel east into the heart of the Kalahari to Ghanzi. Catch a glimpse of how the Indigenous San Bushmen adapted to this difficult landscape on a San bushman walk. Then while the day comes to an end, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp. The best part? You are making a difference in the lives of this community just by enjoying your time at camp. So sit back, allow yourself to become immersed in their history and culture, sit around the fire, and simply enjoy the moment. Continue through the eastern part of Namibia and cross into Botswana before travelling into the heart of the Kalahari. Arrive in the late afternoon and camp in the Ghanzi area.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Windhoek- Ghanzi8h-9h565km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Administrative

Border Crossing (Namibia - Botswana)

Buitepos- Mamuno

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Land Tour

Guided Bush San Walk

Ghanzi1h-1.5h4km

Get a glimpse of how the San tribe adapted to the Kalahari Desert and learn about their fascinating wilderness survival skills. The gatherer life of the San/Bushmen has all but disappeared; there are few remaining who retain the survival skills of their ancient way of life. During the walk, San/Bushmen guides will share their knowledge on mastering this harsh environment, helping us learn about the botany of our surroundings.

People

Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp

Dekar

Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Naro San when you stay at Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp tonight. This campsite and wildlife area is the only land-owned freehold by an Indigenous community in all of Southern Africa. The San are known throughout the continent for their warm hospitality, and tonight you have the opportunity to be immersed in their history and culture with a bush walk and dance around the campfire. Dqae Qare San Lodge provides much-needed employment for the nearby village of D'kar, and revenue from the lodge is invested in the nearby preschool, art program, museum, and community projects that bring clean water and other resources to the village. Everything for the lodge is community-sourced, including the labour, materials, artwork and ingredients for meals.

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Accommodation

Palm Afrique Lodge

Lodge
DAY 13 Ghanzi to Maun

Prepare for a 1-night/2-day journey into the Okavango Delta. Travel along the northern portions of the Kalahari Desert throughout the day – this is a severely arid and barren landscape, though very beautiful. After arrival in Maun, the biggest town in the Okavango Delta area, pick up any supplies needed and prepare for the journey into the Okavango Delta. Choose to prebook a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta during your free time in Maun.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Ghanzi- Maun4h-5h285km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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Accommodation

Sedia Hotel

Hotel
DAY 14 Okavango Delta

Enjoy wildlife walks, birding and traditional mokoro excursions in the Okavango Delta. Learn the ways of the bush from the local 'polers'. The excursion begins with a drive in customized safari vehicles for about 1-2 hrs to the "dock" to board a mokoro (canoe) that takes us deep into the delta. After a 1-2 hrs in the mokoro, arrive to the camp. In the evening, watch a traditional dance performance.

Automobile

4x4

Maun- Okavango Delta1h-2h

Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.

Watercraft

Mokoro

Okavango Delta1h-2h

Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.

Nature

Okavango Delta Excursion

Okavango Delta

Step into the heart of Botswana’s wilderness on an unforgettable journey into the Okavango Delta. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, travelling deep into the Sankoyo Concession, a pristine area teeming with wildlife and rich in natural beauty. Our secluded camp offers a true bush experience, with comfortable, fully-set-up tents and the sounds of nature all around. From here, you’ll explore the Delta the traditional way, gliding quietly through the waterways in a mokoro canoe, steered by skilled local polers who know the channels like the back of their hand. Back on land, a guided walking safari gives you the rare opportunity to connect with the bush on foot. Learn about the plants, animal tracks, and smaller wildlife often missed from a vehicle, while keeping an eye out for the Delta’s bigger residents. Evenings are spent relaxing by the campfire under a sky scattered with stars, swapping stories and listening to the night sounds of Africa. This is more than a trip, it’s an immersion into one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems, guided by the people who call it home.

Performance

Tswana Dance Performance

Okavango Delta1h

Enjoy a captivating performance by the Polers in the Okavango Delta. They will sing traditional songs in the Tswana language, providing a glimpse into local culture. Each performance is unique, as different groups of Polers bring their own songs and style. It’s a relaxed, authentic experience that adds a special touch to your evening in the Delta

Accommodation

Tamog Tours & Safaris Okavango Delta Camping

Campground
DAY 15 Okavango Delta/Nata

Enjoy the sunrise in the delta before travelling back to Maun by mokoro. Stop in Maun, pick up your luggage, have lunch, and continue to Nata. Travel to Nata. Opt for a sunset wildlife safari drive or bush walk in the area. Watch elephants drink from the camp's watering hole at night.

Watercraft

Mokoro

Okavango Delta1h-2h

Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.

Automobile

4x4

Okavango Delta- Maun1h-2h

Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Maun- Nata3.5h340km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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Accommodation

Elephant Sands Lodge

Lodge
DAY 16 Nata/Kasane

Travel to Kasane. Opt to embark on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Travel to Kasane outside the gates of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa. Opt to pre-book a Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Nata- Kasane4h255km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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Accommodation

Thebe River Safaris Lodge

Lodge
DAY 17 Kasane/Victoria Falls

Opt for an early morning safari drive in Chobe National Park, before crossing into Zimbabwe. Enjoy lunch at the G Adventures–supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Take advantage of free time and choose to visit Victoria Falls, or try a helicopter flight over them. Cross the border to enter into Zimbabwe and continue on to Victoria Falls, arriving in the early afternoon. This is a great base to see natural wonders and take part in some adventure activities. Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while visiting the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or, for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Kasane- Kazungula0.5h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Administrative

Border Crossing (Botswana to Zimbabwe or vice versa)

Kazungula

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Kazungula- Victoria Falls1h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Cuisine

Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch

Victoria Falls

Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you’ll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives’ 20 members – changing their lives and families in the process.

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Accommodation

Explorers Village Lodge

Lodge
DAY 18 Victoria Falls

Depart at any time.

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