21 days/20 nights
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Guide Price €2,039 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Experience the ultimate expedition to southwestern Africa in a Lando (a G Adventures overland vehicle) - an adventurous and affordable way to explore this incredible region. Go on wildlife safari drives, leave footprints on the world's highest sand dunes, wonder at the majesty of Victoria Falls and discover wildlife rich deltas.
- Experience the culture of Cape Town
- Spot wildlife on safari drives in Etosha National Park
- Cruise the Okavango Delta in a traditional canoe
- Meet the San Bushmen
- Marvel at Fish River Canyon and Victoria Falls
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Itinerary
Day 1 Cape
Town, South Africa
Arrive in Cape
Town and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, meet your tour leader
and fellow travellers at a welcome meeting.
Day 2 Cape
Town to Cederberg
Climb aboard your
Lando and head out of the city, viewing dramatic Western Cape scenery along
the way. Stop by the coast for some lunch before continuing onto Cederberg
where you will be spending the night in a camp on a farm.
Day 3 Cederberg
to Orange River
Travel past large
plantations of rooibos tea. Take an optional canoe trip on the scenic Orange
River.
Day 4 Orange
River to Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Leave South Africa
behind as you cross the border into Namibia and head to the Fish River
Canyon - the largest canyon in Africa and arguably the second largest in
the world. Be sure to watch the spectacular sunset over the canyon’s
rim in the early evening.
Day 5 Fish
River Canyon to Namib Desert
Continue north
via long, bumpy roads passing the small and desolate towns of Bethanien
and Helmeringhausen en route to the Namib Desert. Arrive in the late afternoon
and explore the natural wonders of this bizarre desert environment.
Day 6 Namib
Desert
Head out to explore
the Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. Later opt to continue
on to the breathtaking Sossusvlei Dunes, and climb the spectacular Dune
45.
Days 7-8 Namib
Desert to Swakopmund
Get a real feel
for the Namib Desert as you cross this empty region to the historical town
of Swakopmund and spend the next two nights exploring at your leisure.
Choose from any of the optional activities on offer including sky diving,
dune boarding and a scenic coastal flight.
Day 9 Swakopmund
to Spitzkoppe
Jump back into
your Lando and travel north to the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. The rest
of the day is free for you to do as you wish, but be sure to check out
the night sky as it's great for star-gazing!
Day 10 Spitzkoppe
to Etosha NP
Enjoy the beautiful
desert landscapes unfold on your way to Etosha National Park, passing the
Himba, Herero and Damara people selling local arts. Arrive into Etosha
National Park and take a short safari drive in search of a wide variety
of wildlife. After sunset, watch animals at the watering holes near the
camping area. Some free time at night allows for the option of a night
safari in an open vehicle.
Day 11 Etosha
NP
A full day of
safari lies ahead for you today as you set off into the wilds of Etosha
National Park. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including
lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra,
and hyenas. Keep your camera ready and go wild!
Day 12 Etosha
NP to Waterberg Plateau
Journey south
from Etosha to the Waterberg Plateau. The afternoon is free to spend at
leisure, perhaps choose to go hiking the trails of the national park, relax
by the pool or opt for another wildlife safari drive.
Day 13 Waterberg
Plateau to Windhoek
Leave Waterberg
Plateau and continue south through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek.
Enjoy lunch at a G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant &
Shop.
Day 14 Windhoek
to D’kar, Botswana
Travel through
the eastern part of Namibia as you cross into Botswana, travelling into
the heart of the Kalahari. Arrive at the campsite in the early evening,
just in time for an optional 'Bushman Walk'. Experience the ancient dance
rituals of the San Bushmen around the campfire at night.
Day 15 D’kar
to Maun
Continue from
the Kalahari towards Maun, arriving around lunchtime. In the afternoon,
take an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, see a variety of
wildlife and marvel at the vast delta basin.
Day 16 Maun
to Okavango Delta
Hop into safari
vehicles and head to the river for a cruise in a traditional mokoro (dugout
canoe) deep into the delta. Later, arrive at your bush camp to set up camp
in time for lunch followed by a wildlife walk in the afternoon. In the
evening relax by the campfire with a sundowner.
Day 17 Okavango
Delta to Gweta
Enjoy the sunrise
on an early wildlife walk then return to Maun. Pack your things and jump
into the Lando as you hit the road of ancient baobab trees to Gweta. Arrive
at your campsite in the afternoon and enjoy a walk around the area, swim
in the pool and a proper shower after a night in the bush.
Day 18 Gweta
to Kasane
Journey to the
area of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in
Southern Africa. The best way to appreciate the area’s thousands of resident
elephants, crocodiles and hippos, is with an optional sunset boat cruise
on the Chobe River.
Day 19 Kasane
to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Head to the final
country of your Southern African trip, Zimbabwe. Continue on to the town
Victoria Falls, a great base to see the falls and take part in some exciting
activities.
Day 20 Victoria
Falls
Spend the day
exploring the Victoria Falls area, a great base to see both natural wonders
and take part in some thrilling activities. Choose to raft the white-waters
of the mighty Zambezi, or for the more adventurous, a bungee jump from
the Victoria Falls Bridge over the Zambezi River. Hear the rush of Victoria
Falls as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
Day 21 Victoria
Falls
Your tour comes
to an end after breakfast this morning. Transfer to the airport for your
onward flight.
Departs: Selected departures, Jan - Dec.
Price & Inclusions
- 14 nights camping, 1 night permanent tented camp, 2 nights guesthouses, 2 nights basic bush camping & 1 night hostel
- Journey by Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro & safari vehicle
- 18 breakfasts, 17 lunches & 12 dinners
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/03/2022 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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