Victoria Falls to Cape Town via Namibia – Southern Africa Camping Safari
Experience the ultimate Southern Africa Camping Safari from the iconic Victoria Falls to cosmopolitan Cape Town. This budget-friendly adventure spans four countries—Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa—exploring the region’s most spectacular landscapes, national parks, and cultural highlights.
Quick Overview
This overland Southern Africa Camping Safari begins at Victoria Falls and includes unforgettable moments like mokoro canoeing in the Okavango Delta, game drives in Etosha and Chobe National Parks, and exploring the surreal landscapes of the Namib Desert. Ideal for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and cultural explorers, this guided tour offers unbeatable value and adventure.
Safari Highlights:
- Victoria Falls & Livingstone (Zambia)
- Chobe National Park & Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- San Bushman Walk & Windhoek (Namibia)
- Etosha National Park Game Drives
- Spitzkoppe Rock Formations & Swakopmund
- Namib Naukluft Park & Sossusvlei Dunes
- Fish River Canyon & Orange River
- Final stop in Cape Town, South Africa
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Livingstone & Victoria Falls – Zambia
Start your Southern Africa Camping Safari in Livingstone, Zambia, exploring Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, known locally as “Mosi oa Tunya” or “The Smoke that Thunders.” Enjoy optional activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and sunset river cruises.
Day 2: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park – Botswana
Cross into Botswana and arrive in Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park. Enjoy a scenic Chobe River cruise and spot elephants, hippos, and an abundance of birdlife.
Day 3: Chobe to Elephant Sands – Botswana
Begin with a game drive in Chobe, then continue south to Elephant Sands where wildlife like elephants visit the lodge’s waterhole—an exceptional photographic opportunity.
Day 4: Elephant Sands to Maun – Botswana
Travel to Maun, the launch point for your Okavango Delta excursion. Optional scenic flights over the delta are available this afternoon or after the Delta experience.
Day 5: Maun to Okavango Delta – Botswana
Venture deep into the Okavango Delta by mokoro (dugout canoe). Enjoy a guided bush walk and overnight at a tranquil wilderness campsite surrounded by wildlife.
Day 6: Okavango Delta to Maun – Botswana
Glide back through the Delta in mokoros, spotting wildlife en route. Return to Maun for relaxation or an optional flight over the Delta.
Day 7: Maun to Gobabis – Namibia
Drive through the Kalahari to Namibia. Near Gobabis, experience an enlightening bush walk with San/Bushman guides, learning about their ancient survival techniques and culture.
Day 8: Gobabis to Windhoek – Namibia
Arrive in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek. Enjoy free time to explore the city’s blend of modern and colonial charm and sample the local cuisine (dinner on own account).
Days 9-10: Windhoek to Etosha National Park – Namibia
Explore Etosha National Park with thrilling game drives and overnight camping inside the park. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, and black rhinos at floodlit waterholes.
Day 11: Etosha to Spitzkoppe – Namibia
Depart Etosha and head south to Spitzkoppe. Discover ancient San rock art and hike among the towering granite peaks of this surreal desert landscape, staying at a community-owned campsite.