20-Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Safari (Small Group Overland)
Quick Itinerary Overview
Experience an authentic African overland adventure on this small group tour, travelling from Cape Town to Victoria Falls via Namibia and Botswana in a luxury 4×4 overland truck. This excellent-value tour offers the ultimate safari experience with extra comfort during long journeys across Africa. Highlights include the Namib Desert, Etosha National Park, the Okavango Delta, and the iconic Victoria Falls. Enjoy guided adventures in renowned game reserves and discover the natural beauty of Southern Africa.
Itinerary for This Tour
Day 1: Cape Town to Cederberg – South Africa
Your African overland adventure begins in Cape Town, where you’ll be treated to spectacular views of Table Mountain before heading towards the Cederberg Mountains. Enjoy scenic hikes and a visit to the citrus farms of Golden Valley. Stay overnight at a guesthouse in the heart of the Cederberg.
- Meals: Traditional Dinner
Day 2: Cederberg to Gariep (Orange) River – Namibia
Journey through Namaqualand, famous for its wildflower blooms, and cross into Namibia at the Gariep River. Spend the night camping by the river on the Namibian side.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Orange River to Ais-Ais Hot Springs – Namibia
Relax by the river or take an optional canoe trip along the Gariep River. Later, visit the Fish River Canyon and soak in the soothing waters of the Ais-Ais Hot Springs.
- Included Activities: Ais-Ais Hot Springs
- Optional Activities: Half-day Orange River Canoe Trip
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest & Giants Playground – Namibia
Explore the spectacular Fish River Canyon, followed by visits to the Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground, where you’ll discover ancient rock formations and the striking quiver trees.
- Included Activities: Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest & Giants Playground
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Keetmanshoop to the Namib Desert – Namibia
Drive north towards the Namib Desert, where you’ll spend the night at a lodge under the starry skies. Prepare for an unforgettable desert adventure the following day.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Sossusvlei Dunes & Namib-Naukluft Park – Namibia
Explore the famous Sossusvlei Dunes in Namib-Naukluft National Park, including a climb up Dune 45 for breathtaking views. Visit Deadvlei, a striking dry pan surrounded by towering orange dunes.
- Included Activities: Hike up Dune 45, 4×4 Transfer to Sossusvlei & Deadvlei & Sesriem Canyon
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Namib Desert to Swakopmund – Namibia
Embark on a guided walk through the Namib Desert, learning about the region’s unique flora and fauna. Then, journey to Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia, where you’ll have the option to participate in thrilling activities like sandboarding and skydiving.
- Included Activities: Guided desert walk, Tropic of Capricorn
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Swakopmund – Namibia
Spend the day exploring Swakopmund’s German colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and coastal attractions. Adrenaline enthusiasts can opt for quad biking, sea kayaking, or scenic flights over the desert.
- Optional Activities: Sandboarding, dolphin cruises, skydiving, quad biking, and more.
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Swakopmund to Brandberg – Namibia
Travel along the Namibian coastline to visit the surreal Lichen Fields and the Brandberg Mountains, home to ancient rock art. Enjoy a hike along the Tsisab Riverbed to explore the area’s geological wonders and ancient paintings.
- Included Activities: Wlotskabaken Stop, Lichen Fields Visit, Brandberg Hike & Rock Art with your guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Brandberg to Etosha National Park – Namibia
Head to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s premier wildlife destination. Explore the park’s vast salt pans and game-rich environment, where you can spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and other iconic African wildlife.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 & 12: Etosha National Park – Namibia
Spend two days in Etosha National Park, experiencing thrilling game drives across the park’s expansive plains and waterholes. Enjoy the opportunity to see the Big 5 and a wide variety of other wildlife.
- Included Highlight: Etosha safari game viewing
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (x2)
Day 13: Etosha National Park to Caprivi – Namibia
After a final game drive in Etosha, journey east through Namibia’s Caprivi Strip, a lush floodplain area rich in wildlife, before reaching your overnight lodge by the Kavango River.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14: Caprivi to Maun – Botswana
Enjoy a boat ride on the Kavango River before crossing into Botswana and heading for Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta.
- Included Highlight: Morning boat cruise
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 15: Maun to Khwai River Area, Okavango Delta – Botswana
Board traditional mokoro canoes for a peaceful ride through the Okavango Delta’s reed-lined channels and serene lagoons. Experience the area’s incredible biodiversity on a nature walk before returning to camp for a sunset view.
- Included Highlight: Sunset mokoro ride
- Optional Activity: Scenic Okavango Delta Flight
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) – Botswana
Take a full-day game drive in Moremi Game Reserve, where you can encounter the Big 5 and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this beautiful park, which is home to a range of wildlife, including leopards and wild dogs.
- Included Activity: Full day game drive
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner